He knows Pokémon better than me.

After a brief chat, Mingyi led Xiaozhi into the research institute.

Upon entering the room, he subconsciously looked around. The interior layout was quite different from Professor Oak's lab back home.

The Yew Research Institute looks more like a modern laboratory, with many incomprehensible metal instruments displayed in the lobby.

The glass cases displayed various sample devices, and several large pieces of equipment were operating quietly, their screens displaying dense amounts of data.

The entire space was kept in perfect order.

Unlike Oak's research lab, the lobby is just like a family home.

"Pikachu?" "Piccolo!"

Pikachu landed on the ground and looked around curiously with Victini before quickly darting into the house to explore.

As Xiao Zhi walked along, he looked around and couldn't help but ask:
"By the way, isn't Dr. Yew here?"

Mingyi walked ahead, already adopting the demeanor of a Pokémon professor, hands in her coat pockets, explaining with a smile:

"Hmm, the Doctor hasn't been in Deer Town for the past few weeks~"

She walked to the table, poured Xiaozhi a cup of tea, and then said:
"Because that Blueberry Academy on that newly built artificial island in the sea near the Unova region recently started classes, right?"

"As the most authoritative PhD in the area, Dr. Yew was invited to teach there for a few weeks, giving some open lectures. Oh, and Mr. Akromah is also teaching there recently!"

Clearly, Mingyi still maintains contact with Akroma.

Xiao Zhi nodded; he did know that.

"So, you're managing this research institute now?"

Mingyi smiled shyly and nodded gently.

Fortunately, she had a vast amount of knowledge in her mind, so she handled it quite easily.

At this point, Mingyi suddenly looked at Xiaozhi, her eyes sparkling with anticipation:

"But you've come at the perfect time; I happen to need your help!"

Xiao Zhi paused for a moment, then pointed to himself.

Then Mingyi took his hand and sat him down. Her movements became more natural, and she began to speak quickly.

"It's really nothing big, just that a few people will be there today."

After hearing the story, Xiao Zhi patted his chest and readily agreed to do what was convenient.

"It's no big deal~"

Mingyi's face immediately lit up with a smile, her heart bursting with joy!

It was afternoon.

Xiaozhi and Mingyi sat at the table, drinking tea and chatting casually.

The two hadn't seen each other for over a year and chatted about their experiences during that time.

There's not much to say about him; after completing the Kalos region, he became the inaugural Alola region champion and is now competing in the World Championships.

It's an intense battle from start to finish!

Meanwhile, since officially becoming Dr. Yew's assistant, Mingyi has also done a lot of research and made rapid progress!
"After I return from this doctoral program, I'm going to formally apply for my doctoral degree!"

Mingyi clenched her little fists, full of enthusiasm.

Xiao Zhi nodded after listening.

Then I guess when we meet again, Mingyi will be just like Xiaoshi, a young and already an authoritative Pokémon professor.

Thump, thump!
Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Xiaozhi and Mingyi exchanged a glance and stood up at the same time.

"You're here! Just in time!"

Xiao Zhi casually mentioned something, which naturally referred to the matter that Mingyi had asked him to do earlier, and he had already come to her door.

Upon arriving at the gate and opening it, they found two young men standing outside—

On the left is a boy with short, blue hair, wearing a knitted hat and loose jeans, looking quite like a street hip-hop type.

On the right is a girl with a darker complexion, her pigtails braided and hanging down her shoulders, wearing a short skirt and a yellow hoodie, looking youthful and energetic. The two of them are clearly younger than Xiaozhi and Mingyi, perhaps two or three years apart?
The door had barely opened when the two spoke almost simultaneously:
"We're here to collect our starter Pokémon!"

The blue-haired boy, speaking earnestly, immediately added:
"Please give me a warm pig!"

The girl in the short skirt next to her wasn't about to be outdone, and quickly spoke up:

"Um, I want a warm pig too!"

Clearly, these are two rookie trainers about to embark on a journey.

After hearing this, Mingyi couldn't help but smile helplessly. Just as she thought.

"Anyway, you two come in first~"

She gave a gentle and beautiful smile and explained softly:

"Dr. Yew is currently away on business, so I will be in charge of your new couple's departure ceremony today."

"Hello everyone, my name is Mingyi, and I'm currently a graduate student assistant at the Taxus chinensis Research Institute."

That sweet smile made the blue-haired boy blush, and he was somewhat hesitant to look directly at her.

Mingyi's looks are irresistible to most young boys.

On the other side, the girl in the short skirt looked at Xiao Zhi and blinked in confusion.

This person seems vaguely familiar?
But it seems a bit different from the style I saw on TV before?
Then the group walked into the research institute’s lobby together. The two newcomers waited for a while, curiously looking around.

Not long after, Mingyi came out of the inner room, carrying two trays in her hands.

"Hold your starter Pokémon for now. This is something I need to give you before we set off~"

The standard kit for new trainers is neatly arranged on top, and it includes:

One Rotom cell phone, ten Poké Balls, five Great Balls, two healing potions, and one Silver Spray.

And, a light blue square headscarf—

Silk scarf!

If you give it to a Pokémon, it can enhance the power of Normal-type moves, making it a basic item for beginners.

"Wow, that's great!"

Xiao Zhi stood to the side, looking at the tray overflowing with goods, and couldn't help but sigh.

As expected of the Unova region, they're incredibly wealthy; the newcomer gift pack is so generous!
In contrast, my hometown, Zhenxin Town, is much simpler.

There are only five Poké Balls in total; there are no other items or medicines!
"Great!"

"Thank you so much, Miss Mingyi!"

The two newcomers quickly took the tray and curiously played with the beginner equipment.

But right now, the most important thing is still the initial three starter Pokémon!
Soon, the two of them looked intently at Mingyi, their eyes filled with anticipation.

"Please give me a warm pig!"

"I only want this starter Pokémon!"

The two had clearly made their choice long ago, which was expected by Naruto, a native of Unova.

However, Ash was somewhat puzzled and couldn't help but ask for the reason.

He remembered something from before: Snivy was more popular, wasn't it?

"Don't you know? Tepig, or rather Emboar, is a star Pokémon right now!"

The blue-haired boy's name was Cole, he said matter-of-factly.

The girl in the short skirt next to her even took out her phone and showed it:
"This is the only Pokémon among our Unova starter Pokémon that can Mega Evolve! It's so cool!!"

Xiao Zhi leaned closer and took a look. When he saw the photo on the phone screen, his lips twitched.

This matter was even related to his friend Carlos!

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