Pokémon Scenario: Intercepting Gible at the Start

Chapter 142-Equality

The next morning, the sun shone through the window onto Shangqiu and Gardevoir.

They were both very happy yesterday and got completely drunk.

Garchomp and Porco Rosso didn't even get off the table.

Ralts was very tired from training yesterday and went to sleep in Gardevoir's room early. She hasn't woken up yet.

As for Eevee and Froakie... the two were evenly matched, like two equally matched opponents, and practiced all night long.

"Ring ring ring!"

The alarm clock rang, and Gardevoir, still sleepy, lazily shook its head.

The spiritual blade in his hand transformed into a long scythe, slicing the alarm clock in two with a wave of his hand.

Then he pulled Shang Qiu closer to him and used her as a pillow to continue sleeping.

Eevee, who came to wake Shangqiu, froze as soon as he opened the door and saw the horrifying scene of Gardevoir splitting the alarm clock in two.

"cloth--"

Brother Frog, how about we go practice for a while longer?

Frog also recalled the terrifying scene of being instantly killed in Dragon Lake, and decisively closed the door for Shang Qiu and Gardevoir.

"Croak!"

Let's go, time for training!

......

When Shang Qiu woke up, the sun was already high in the sky. He glanced at the bright sun outside the window and suddenly spread Gardevoir's long legs apart.

"Oh no, I have Professor Jia's class today!"

Although I'm sure Teacher Jia is one of us, who knows if the petty Teacher Jia will make things difficult for me!

Shang Qiu tidied his clothes and put the sleeping Gardevoir into a Poké Ball.

Garchomp and Plumber were still eating at the table, Garchomp drinking alcohol and somehow managing to get Plumber a few bottles of gasoline, making the room smell bad.

"Shark, have you seen them yet?"

Garchomp finished the last chicken leg and pointed to the rooftop.

Shang Qiu led Garchomp straight to the rooftop, called over the three Pokémon that were training, and hurriedly headed towards the school.

After showing his student ID to the security guard blocking his way, Shang Qiu dashed toward the classroom like a ghost.

One of the security guards clicked his tongue and said, "The first-year students are really polite, so cute."

Another new security guard curled his lip and said, "How can you be so sure this is a freshman?"

I used to work at other schools, and these seasoned veterans were all upperclassmen. They didn't even stop for a second; what kind of manners is that?

No sooner had the new security guard finished speaking than a third-year university student rode a bronze elephant towards the entrance.

"Make way, please make way! I'm going to be late for Teacher Jia's class!"

The two security guards quickly made way, and the new security guard, still shaken, complained:

"So this is how upperclassmen behave. Freshmen are much more polite!"

"That's normal. Although it's Mr. Jia's first time teaching at our school, who hasn't heard of his legendary reputation? Who wouldn't be scared if they were going to be late?"

...

Shang Qiu was running ahead, almost reaching the classroom, when suddenly he felt the ground tremble.

A giant bronze elephant burst forth with a speed beyond its species, charging madly toward the teaching building.

"Excuse me, classmate, hide for a second, thank you. I'm dying, I need to be reincarnated!"

Is this Nie Xiaowei's voice?

Why does it sound so cowardly now? It lacks the imposing presence it had when it faced Heracross alone back then...

Shang Qiu made way for the bronze statue of the king, and then continued walking toward the classroom.

As Shang Qiu approached the classroom, he heard Jia Hongtao's voice as he began teaching.

"Students, most of you here are freshmen who have just joined Jida University, and there are also some sophomores and juniors who have been selected."

"Those who can get into Jida University are all the pride of heaven, talents selected from among thousands."

“You students from the training family are the cream of the crop.”

“But geniuses have always had privileges, so the principal was worried that you would feel resentful after you came, so he specially asked me to give you a lesson.”

"This lesson is called equality for all!"

When the topic turned to equality for all, Jia Hongtao's face became unusually serious, even more so than during the battle yesterday.

“Among you are commoners, sons of officials, sons of wealthy merchants, and even scions of prominent families.”

"But once you all come to Jida University, you will all have only one identity: students of Jida University!"

"Commoners need not feel inferior; those from noble families must not be arrogant."

Everyone stared at Jia Hongtao in surprise. Was this something that could be said in class?

Students who can get into Jida University are not fools; everyone knows about the distinction between commoners and aristocratic families.

The powerful families hold a pivotal position in the League, especially since the League controls the Pokémon, turning what were once ubiquitous Pokémon into a luxury item.

The consequence of this is that children from ordinary families have virtually no chance of rising in status, while children from aristocratic families remain forever noble.

But they had never heard anyone talk about such things, nor did anyone dare to.

In an instant, they all seemed to understand why Jida University had been split up multiple times.

The leaders of Jida University are too enlightened, to the point that the alliance's top leadership cannot tolerate them!

"Dong dong!"

The knocking interrupted the students' thoughts. Jia Hongtao looked at the student knocking at the door, a hint of smugness flashing across his face.

When you're feeling sleepy, a pillow is just a gift; there's nothing more wonderful in the world than this!

Jia Hongtao glanced at Nie Xiaowei at the door, and his face immediately turned cold.

"Nie Xiaowei, isn't it?"

Nie Xiaowei fell silent, his legs clamped together, and he stammered, "Yes...yes, teacher!"

Why are you late?

"A Heracross missed me and came out of the secret realm to find me, which took some time..."

"Pfft—" The students in the multimedia classroom burst out laughing.

This reason alone is something you absolutely wouldn't think of without a stroke within thirty years!

Nie Xiaowei scratched his head anxiously, "I'm telling the truth, teacher."

Jia Hongtao waved his hand to interrupt Nie Xiaowei, "Alright, whether you're telling the truth or not, being late means you'll be punished."

"The records show you're on the junior team, and your father is an official in the Pokémon League, am I right?"

Nie Xiaowei looked bewildered. "Yes, yes, but I got into the school team through my own efforts."

Jia Hongtao waved his hand to interrupt Nie Xiaowei, "I have high hopes for you to make the school team, but what I'm talking about in this lesson is equality for all."

"Anyone who is late needs to stand on the podium and listen to the lecture. Any objections?"

Upon hearing Jia Hongtao's words, Nie Xiaowei immediately understood why Jia Hongtao had called the older students to class.

They are used to establish authority!

Nie Xiaowei immediately saluted, "Reporting to the teacher, no objections!"

Although he was not a beneficiary of "equality," he really liked Jida University's philosophy.

It is precisely because of this philosophy that ordinary students at Jilin University have hope.

Resources that ordinary people cannot obtain at other schools can be obtained by Jida University as long as they make contributions.

He is willing to work hard for it and hopes that Jida's vision will succeed.

"Very good, go to the podium and stand to listen to the lecture."

"If you want revenge, remember my name, I am Jia Hongtao."

"Dong dong!"

As soon as Jia Hongtao finished speaking, he saw a familiar figure knocking on the door.

Damn, he's late too!

Chapter 143 The Classroom, The New Teacher

Although the lesson was called "Equality," Jia Hongtao, as someone who had been through it all, understood that there is no such thing as absolute equality.

We don't expect students to put this philosophy into practice just by attending one class.

This lesson simply planted a seed in the students' hearts—a pure seed, a seed that everyone can have a spirit.

In time, elves will surely become everyone's companions, companions that anyone can have!

He swore... that was their real purpose, and it was definitely not to target Shang Qiu for being late.

However, his son, Hu Zi, was late, and he had just punished another student.

If I were to pull any tricks at this point... I'd definitely be torn to pieces by the principal!

If possible, he would even prefer that it was his son who was late.

Seeing Jia Hongtao's embarrassment, Shang Qiu spoke again, making a teasing remark.

"Excuse me, may I go inside and stand during class?"

"Making me stand outside for so long is also a kind of inequality, teacher."