People are in the Ark, and they become Gray Shu at the beginning

"Then help to process and wash the vegetables first." Hearing this, Mei shook her head helplessly, and then gave orders.

She has been really conflicted these past two days. She was suddenly summoned out and then "entrusted with the important task" of being the chef for a dinner party with quite a few people.

She spent a long time just thinking about what to make to satisfy everyone's taste as much as possible, not to mention the subsequent purchasing of ingredients and other things.

In fact, if it weren't for Padu and Anso who were always working hard to help, Mei might have chosen to quit and go out to eat with everyone.

"Okay! Anso, let's divide these up."

"Ah."

……

Just as Padu was carrying a large pot of food and leisurely taking dictation at the side, a voice that she didn't really want to hear suddenly rang in her mind, causing her hand to pause.

"Phyllis, you guys are really free over there~ If you are so free, why don't you come over to help me later? I don't think you will refuse me~"

'...'

After exiting the state of unresponsive brain, Padu immediately laughed in his heart, saying, "Snake...Snake sister! Ahahaha, how could I refuse you!"

"But...but let's make it clear first, we can't help do bad things!"

"Heh~ Even if I really ask you to do something bad, Phyllis, how far can you go?"

Mebius couldn't help but "scoff" and then changed the subject, saying: "Okay, no more jokes, let's get down to business."

'You should know that I am in Iberia now. I have encountered some minor obstacles here and need you to help me collect some information.'

"I think you can still do this little thing, Phyllis~"

"Huh... So it's just to collect information? No problem, leave it to me. I'll go over after the party is over." After the conversation reached this point, Padu no longer refused and agreed.

After all, she had told Mebius in person before that as long as it was not against the law, he could just ask her if she could help.

Maomao has no intention of going back on her word.

"Oh, by the way, everyone will have a share of today's dinner. Sister Snake, don't forget to take your lunch in the space at noon!"

Although "everyone" knew about this matter, but thinking about someone's character, Pado couldn't help but remind them.

'Phyllis, when did you become so long-winded?'

"Alas, I'm afraid you'll forget it, Sister Snake! Since you still remember, I won't bother you anymore!"

Chapter 167 Party

Nearing noon, the people attending the party began to arrive at Padu's shop one after another.

In order to make this gathering go better, Maomao cleared out the second floor of the shop and put away unnecessary things before everyone arrived, making the space, which was not small to begin with, appear a bit bigger.

Padu, who was sitting leisurely in a rocking chair at the door, looked at the car that suddenly drove in front of the store, and became alert. She stood up and waved, saying, "Wow, Shi Huaiya, you are finally here. Please come to the second floor~"

"Your shop is really leisurely, Paddy Fields." Shi Huaiya got out of the car and couldn't help but complain when she saw Paddy in front of her, who exuded a lazy feeling.

To be honest, the little tiger really felt that the relaxed Padu was out of tune with the chaotic and busy atmosphere of the slums...

"This is how it should be to run a store. If there's work, do it. If there's no work, sleep in and bask in the sun. That's life!" Upon hearing this, Pado responded righteously.

"..."

Hearing these unexpectedly reasonable words, Shi Huaiya did not refute them, but silently handed over the gift in his hand.

Little Tiger might want to refute other things, but she won't say anything about this matter. Because this is indeed the ordinary life of ordinary people and the life that Padovalys longs for. In this case, what qualifications does she have to comment?

"oops

, you are so polite! "Pado smiled and exclaimed after taking the gift from Shi Huaiya.

Shi Huaiya couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth, and then she said unhappily, "If you don't want it, give it back!"

"No, that won't do. Once it's in our hands, it's ours!" Upon hearing that, Padu hid the gift in her arms, as if she was afraid that the person in front of her would snatch it away.

"You guy..."

"Hey~" Paduo smiled at Shi Huaiya, then looked at the people behind him and said, "Okay, don't stand outside, let's go in together."

"By the way, Miss Lin Yuxia, you don't have to stare at me like that. I really just picked up your jewelry before!"

When her name was called, Lin Yuxia retracted her gaze and said slowly, "Excuse me, I'm just a little curious about Miss Padufils."

After saying that, she took out the gift she had prepared in advance and handed it to Padu.

"Well... everyone is so polite, so I won't be polite!" Looking at another gift, Paduo's eyes lit up and said.

"It is normal etiquette to bring some gifts when visiting someone's home. Not only Shi Huaiya and I, but everyone else has prepared them as well." Lin Yuxia said in a calm tone.

"In that case, please rest assured that today's lunch will not disappoint you." As he said that, Paduo held Shi Huaiya with one hand and waved to the two people who had just parked their car and walked over with the other hand. Then he took the lead to enter the store and walked towards the second floor.

Seeing this scene, the others stopped blocking the door and followed the footsteps of the two people in front of them and walked towards the second floor of the shop.

After going upstairs, everyone found that there were not as many people there as they had imagined. There were only four girls sitting at the table chatting.

These four girls were none other than Grayshure, Hua and the others, as well as Anso, who had arrived some time earlier.

"There is no friend here who can chat with me as you said." After taking a look at the environment above, Shi Huaiya pulled back the hand that was held by Paduo and said.

"Don't worry, she will be here soon. Shi Huaiya, if you are very curious and want to be alone, you can also wait for her downstairs." Having said this, Paduo paused for a moment, and then continued:

"Believe me, you will be able to recognize her at a glance."

Maomao was not kidding about this. Eden's elegant temperament, which seemed to be engraved in his bones, was definitely impressive. Especially against the backdrop of the surrounding environment of the slum, it was quite striking.

Under the circumstances, she didn't think Shi Huaiya would not recognize it.

"...I'll believe you for once." Shi Huaiya, whose curiosity was aroused, pondered for a moment and said.

"You should have believed me a long time ago!" Padu happily shook her long tail and turned to the others, "Relax a little and don't be restrained. Just treat this place as your home."

"Oh, by the way, Sister Gray Xiu brought two paintings here today. It seems that they are for two of you. You can go and take a look."

After Paduo's words fell, both Chen and Lin Yuxia were instantly aroused with strong interest, and then looked in the direction of Grayxiu curiously.

"There are snacks and tea on the table. You guys continue chatting while we go to the kitchen to see if there's anything we can help with!" After saying that, Paduo made room for a few people and turned to walk towards the kitchen.

Although Mao Mao and Can Tou were kicked out of the kitchen by Mei not long ago because they were greedy cats, in order to give the guests some time to communicate, she decided to walk around the kitchen again to see if there was anything else she could help with.

Well...it's definitely not because Mei's cooking is so delicious...

After Padu left, the four of them looked at each other, and then went to find something they were curious about or to strike up a conversation.

……

In the kitchen——

"Pado, you came at the right time. There is no space in the kitchen. Please help me take these dishes out." After noticing Pado coming in, Meiyi, who was cutting vegetables, said without raising her head.

"By the way, don't eat secretly!"

"Oh, don't worry, Sister Mei, I'm not really a glutton." Being suddenly reminded, Paduo showed a helpless expression, picked up the prepared dishes on the side and walked out.

……

After Shi Huaiya admired Grayshu's other two paintings on the second floor and got to know Hua and the others and had a few conversations with them, she went downstairs amidst the fragrant smell of food.

At this moment, she had to admit that Padua Felice had indeed hired a very good chef. Because she was actually tempted...

And this is one of the reasons why she went downstairs now.

As for why it is only one, it is of course because of curiosity.

As for the matter of being able to chat with friends, Shi Huaiya didn't know how many times Paduo had kept her appetite hanging. Now she was really curious about what kind of person that guy was talking about.

However, the friend who intrigued her did not make her wait too long. With a slight sound, a motorcycle stopped in front of Paddo's shop.

Then the woman in the car got out gracefully, took off her helmet, and gently shook her long burgundy hair. Then she looked at Shi Huaiya who was standing in the store and said softly, "Hey, beautiful lady, are you also a guest invited by Phyllis?"

"..."

Looking at the elegant and beautiful woman in front of him, Shi Huaiya suddenly understood what Pado meant by "recognizing her at first sight".

Chapter 168 Curious Shi Huaiya

"Hey, beautiful lady, are you also a guest invited by Phyllis?"

"cough……"

Quickly gathering her thoughts, Shi Huaiya coughed lightly and said, "Yes, I am also one of the guests invited by Padufils. She and the others are upstairs now."

"Elegant lady, do you need me to take you upstairs?"

At this moment, the little tiger had to admit that what Paddo said before was right. The elegant beauty in front of her was indeed very much to her taste.

At that moment, the elegant temperament that seemed to be in her bones and her beautiful appearance made her look like a shining, walking work of art, and she couldn't help but want to admire it.

Damn, she was really controlled by that Padre Felice. No, where on earth did she meet such a perfect beauty? ?

"Heh~" Eden smiled softly and calmly accepted Shi Huaiya's address. "My name is Eden, you can just call me by my name. What about you, Miss?"

"As for me, you can call me Shi Huaiya, but since Miss Eden doesn't look like a Yan person, you can also call me by my real name, Beatrix Shi Huaiya." Facing the elegant and calm Eden, Shi Huaiya rarely used her real name which she hadn't said for a long time.

"Nice to meet you, Miss Shi Huaiya."

Without hesitation, Eden quickly made a choice and extended his slender white hand to her. "Although I am not from Yan Country, but looking at the order you introduced, Miss Shi Huaiya, I think you are more accustomed to the former."

"Both names represent me. Just choose the one that suits your own taste." Shi Huaiya gently held the hand that Eden extended to her, "I'm also very happy to meet you, Miss Eden."

"Next, I'll need Miss Lao Shihuaiya to lead the way for me." After the handshake, Eden calmly withdrew his hand and said to the person in front of him with a smile.

Although the singer was quite familiar with this place, she didn't mind giving the lady in front of her some opportunities to perform.

"It's just a small favor. Miss Eden, please follow me." Shi Huaiya shook her head slightly, then turned around and walked in front to lead the way. At the same time, she couldn't help but complain again in her heart, where did Paduo know this person...

Looking at Shi Huaiya who had already taken action and was leading the way, a smile flashed in Eden's eyes. He picked up the things in the car and followed.

……

"Hey, Sister Eden, you're here, welcome, welcome! Now everyone is here." Paduo, who had just served the dishes and was then kicked out of the kitchen, noticed the burgundy figure following behind Shi Huaiya and hurriedly welcomed her with a smile.

Hearing this, the other people present also looked at him calmly.

"Hehe~ Good afternoon, Phyllis." After hearing what Padu said, Eden smiled gently, and then handed her the gift he had prepared in advance. "I was in a hurry this time, and I couldn't find a suitable gift for you. This is picked out from my collection. I believe you will like it."

"Wow, thank you Sister Eden!"

Although there were no secrets between "themselves" because of their mutual understanding, and Padu already knew what was in the gift box, she still couldn't help feeling a little excited.

After all, Eden’s collections are all big items!

With a happy mood, the cat gently shook its tail behind it, took the gift from Eden and unwrapped it.

As the packaging was opened, a pure and exquisitely cut sapphire was exposed to the light, reflecting a sparkling light.

"This gem is called the Tears of the Water God. It is the purest one in my collection. Its color really resembles one of your eyes, so I chose it as a gift this time." While Padu was unpacking the package, Eden followed with a gentle explanation.

"Sister Eden, you are simply our God!"

Looking at the sparkling gem in her hand, even though she was well prepared, Pado couldn't help but reveal starry eyes at this moment, and she almost rushed over to give Eden a loving hug.

"Oh, as long as you like it."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Paddo, Eden looked at the others and slowly introduced himself.

Although everyone present was an old acquaintance, they were not Eden's acquaintances, so a systematic introduction was still necessary.

After the introduction, Eden was completely integrated into the party.

Afterwards, although Chen and the others were also surprised that Padofils, the "Dragon Gate Thief", knew someone as elegant as Miss Eden, who looked like the eldest daughter of a wealthy family.

But because I was not familiar with him and was not that interested, I did not go up to him to chat.

The only one who was in suspense before was Shi Huaiya, who was still full of concern and curiosity about Eden. She couldn't help it, she was just very curious about some things, such as how they met.

Just this point alone made Little Tiger rack his brains to figure it out, no... How did these two people with such different personalities, temperaments, and family backgrounds know each other?

What? You asked how Shi Huaiya knew Eden's family background? Of course, he analyzed it. Not to mention that his temperament doesn't seem to come from an ordinary family.

The way he seems to be so nonchalant when giving away expensive gifts definitely shows that he has a very wealthy family.

In the end, because she was so curious, Shi Huaiya couldn't hold it in anymore and invited Eden to the side to start chatting.

"Miss Shi Huaiya, do you have anything you want to ask me?" Looking at Shi Huaiya who seemed to be hesitant to speak, Eden shook the golden wine glass filled with wine in his hand and asked with a smile.

"cough……"

Hearing this, Shi Huaiya coughed uncomfortably, then put away her expression and said calmly, "It's not a big deal. I'm just a little curious and want to talk to you, Miss Eden."

"Besides this reason, I also want to get to know you. After all, this is the first time I've seen someone as elegant and special as you."