Who needs a girlfriend when you have Pokémon?

...There is something that confirms this right now. How will Lowe handle the conclusion of this major event in the entire Hoenn region?

Lillie, I hope I can see the last second with my own eyes...

Having visited almost everyone he needed to, Rowe didn't want to stop for even a second. He traversed the Orange Blossom Forest and headed straight for Midnight Town.

When they returned to Orange Blossom Forest, Rowe and Lillie reminisced for a while.

They first met here, and now it seems that quite some time has passed.

However, the two did not linger. After all, the person was right in front of them, and there was no need to dwell on the past. After exchanging a few jokes, they immediately crossed the forest together.

Having left Petalburg Woods, Petalburg Town was already close at hand. In fact, Petalburg City was closer, but Rowe chose to go home first to let his mother know he was safe before challenging his father's gym.

Therefore, Lowe was just passing through outside Orange Blossom City, but when he passed through Orange Blossom City, it seemed to be inexplicably lively.

"what's the situation?"

In Rowe's memory, Petalburg City was a very leisurely and quiet small city, which was why Rowe's father chose to become the Gym Leader there.

However, considering that there will definitely be some activities from time to time, it's not surprising that there will be some excitement.

In short, Rowe didn't think much of it. He and Lillie passed through Orange Blossom City, and after two more turns, the incredibly peaceful and beautiful town finally appeared before Rowe and Lillie.

"Haha, I'm back~"

Luo Wei opened his arms and took a deep breath. Although he had just moved here and was going on a trip, he hadn't actually stayed in Mobai Town for long. But it was still his hometown at the moment. This town was very similar to his original hometown, so Luo Wei naturally integrated into it.

Breathing in the familiar air, Luo Wei quickly walked towards his home.

"I'm back~"

Chapter 186 "Mother," the Strongest Creature on Earth~

"I'm back~"

The moment Luo Wei knocked on the door, he was immediately embraced tightly.

"Welcome back~"

Before Lillie could react, a figure swept out of the room like a whirlwind. In an instant, the figure grabbed Rowe tightly, startling Sylveon, who was perched on Rowe's head, and made it jump to the side.

Even Masked Meow and Gardevoir, who were also standing nearby, were stunned by the powerful aura emanating from the other party and watched helplessly as Rowe was held in the other party's arms and rubbed up and down.

"Hmm, have you lost weight and gotten a tan? Was the journey tough? Have you been eating properly?"

Before her stood a young woman who appeared to be in her early twenties. Although Lillie realized that the woman was about the same age as her mother, she looked even younger than her mother.

Judging from her appearance, President Lusamine doesn't look like a mother of two at all. After all, she is one of the wealthiest people in the entire Pokémon world, and she certainly takes great care of herself.

However, the woman in front of me actually looks younger than President Rosamund Kwan on top of all that, so I can only explain it by having a naturally good foundation.

Ultimately, this is determined by a person's genes, also known as "talent." It's true that some people can eat whatever they want and still not gain weight, while others can gain weight just by drinking water. There's simply no comparison between them.

At this moment, Luo Wei was incredibly "obedient," like a large-sized figurine, letting the woman in front of him look him up and down and knead him without daring to utter a single word.

After all, this might be a bloodline suppression at the genetic level. No matter how powerful a big shot is, they will instantly lose all their aura in front of the strongest creature on earth called "Mother"!

This woman is, of course, Rowe's biological mother, and one of Rowe's closest relatives in the world...

"Hmm, it seems they've been eating and exercising properly, that puts my mind at ease~"

After carefully inspecting Luo Wei's body, the other party nodded with satisfaction, confirming that her most precious "treasure" had indeed returned to her side without any damage.

At that moment, her gaze shifted from Rowe to the large cat beside her...

"Welcome back, Shinba... um, now you're Masked Cat~"

As she said this, she reached out her hand, and the big cat didn't move an inch, letting her hand gently press on her head and then gently rub it.

Lillie had never seen Masked Cat allow anyone other than Rowe to touch her body, and the woman before her might be the only exception so far…

After all, Luo Wei is just a large-sized figurine in front of the other party, so how could Masked Cat possibly escape?

Okay, that's a joke. To be honest, this is just concern from "family". As Luo Wei's initial partner, Xin Ye Miao's identity in Luo Wei's family has never been that of a pet, but rather a family member who grew up with Luo Wei and is also a member of the whole family.

In a sense, he can also be regarded as the child of the woman in front of him, because Masked Cat naturally has no resistance.

"And then, there are some great new friends!"

Over there, Gardevoir lifted her skirt with both hands and gave a slight bow. Even from Lillie's perspective, the movement was impeccable. Instantly, a telepathic connection was established, and a clear female voice rang in Rowe's mother's mind.

"Oh, what a polite and well-behaved child!"

It's unclear what Gardevoir said to Lowell's mother, but she seemed quite pleased. As for Sylveon, after being initially startled, it calmly jumped onto Lowell's shoulder.

Before Luo Wei's mother could even take the initiative, she had already taken his hand with the ribbon and then casually rubbed his palm against hers for a while.

This can only mean that she seems to know she is cute, so she knows how to use her advantages to gain favor as quickly as possible. In Luo Wei's words...

Who could resist a Sylveon's offer to cuddle? Impossible, absolutely impossible!

A childhood friend, a close family member, humble, polite, and elegant, a caring older sister who can read minds, and a master at acting cute and charming...

...This combination of attributes can only be described as too classic, which made Luo Wei's mother both happy and sigh at the same time.

Oh no, it seems this son is on a one-way street to Pokémon obsession.

Then, Rowe's mother extended her hand towards Lillie, "Welcome, welcome, my good-for-nothing son. Thank you for your company on the way. Come on, don't be shy, make yourself at home here~"

Because Rowe had already video-called his mother several times before returning home, his mother naturally already knew Lillie, who was his current travel companion.

Lillie had met Rowe's mother before, but seeing her in person made her feel that she was even younger and more beautiful than she appeared on screen.

Lowell's mother was very kind to Lillie, which naturally made Lillie quite embarrassed.

"No, no, no, it's Luo Wei who has always taken good care of me. I'm sorry for causing Luo Wei so much trouble along the way..."

"Hehe, it's alright. Anyway, this kid is very capable, so let's just consider it as more practice."

These words left Luo Wei speechless, both amused and exasperated.

"Hey, isn't this a bit disrespectful to your son? I've worked really hard too~"

This was, of course, just a joke. If it were really that hard, Rowe wouldn't have invited Lillie to come along in the first place. Rowe's mother replied with a smile once again.

"Of course, because Luo Wei is my proudest son, the second most beloved man in the world, so of course he's that amazing~"

"..."

Well, don't try to challenge a mother's image of her son, especially since, as it stands, she's a typical mother who dotes on her son.

Fortunately, Luo Wei is indeed very capable; even without the filter, he is still quite outstanding, otherwise these words would seem too unreasonable.

"Alright, don't stand outside, come in and have a seat!"

Rowe's mother ushered them into the house, and Rowe and his Pokémon walked in confidently, while Lillie paused briefly at the doorway.

Being invited to someone's home is nothing new for Lillie. She often attends various social occasions with her mother and is occasionally invited to private dinners or to visit the private residences of seemingly important people.

But all of that was done in the name of President Lusamine, and Lillie recalled that this was the first time she had been invited to visit by her friends in her own name...

"Um...sorry to bother you~"

After taking a deep breath, the girl took a step forward...

Chapter 187 Mother's love is as vast as the sea, it won't drown you!

Although it wasn't the first time Lillie had been invited, this was the first time she had been invited to a friend's home on her own behalf.

In the past, she was only invited to various social events in her mother's name, and occasionally she would be invited to private dinners at private residences with only a few people in attendance.

Although it was a private dinner, it was essentially an event for various business activities, not a heart-to-heart talk between friends. Lillie's main purpose in being invited was simply to make herself known to various people who might be of help in the future.

Although in terms of personal etiquette and upbringing, Lillie is the kind of young lady who would never embarrass her mother in any situation, and can be considered "someone else's child".

But it's easy to imagine how relaxing such formality and politeness can actually be.

Therefore, being invited as a friend was indeed a novel experience, even if it was just an ordinary small apartment.

In the world before Lowe's transmigration, this might have been a luxury for an average family, but in the world of Pokémon, with its explosive productivity, this level of wealth is definitely "commoner's level"...

Naturally, it was nothing like Lillie's own home or the private residences of the various big shots she had visited in the past. Although, in reality, as a gym leader, she could certainly acquire such a mansion if she wanted to, it was simply unnecessary.

According to Luo Wei's mother, there were only a few people in the family, so why build such a big house? It would be empty and lack any human warmth. The current small house, which is big enough to accommodate the whole family, is much more cozy.

Luo Wei wholeheartedly agreed with this point. After all, he had lived in a tiny, cramped rental apartment of less than 20 square meters for several years in his previous life. Then he spent all his savings from ten years of work on the down payment, and then took on a 20-year mortgage before finally buying a house. He died from overwork before he even had a chance to finish decorating it.

Given this premise, this small apartment is now the life he has always dreamed of, so naturally he has no complaints whatsoever.

"I'm so sorry, we don't have anything special to offer our guests, just some simple tea and some snacks made by my mother. Please~"

As Rowe said, there was nothing special about the hospitality. The tea was neither good nor bad, just passable. Rowe's mother was quite skilled, and the handmade pastries were delicious. But naturally, compared to Lillie, who could enjoy the cooking of top chefs anytime, anywhere, it was still just average.

However, she didn't feel ashamed at all. After all, attitude and emotions are something that can be clearly felt, and that cannot be measured by money.

"thanks for treatment!"

She thanked him sincerely, which made Luo Wei's mother feel a little embarrassed.

"Haha, you're such a serious and good kid, but you don't need to be so serious and polite. It's okay to relax a little~"

As she spoke, she smiled and winked. Luo Wei couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "I know you look young, and you don't look like you're in your late thirties or late forties at all. But you can fool outsiders, but your son is right in front of you. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to act cute?"

Of course, Luo Wei could only keep these thoughts to himself. If he dared to say them aloud, he would have to experience firsthand what it meant for a mother's love to be as vast as the sea.

...You'll drown, you bastard!

"Oh, right..." Luo Wei picked up a biscuit and fed it to Sylveon, who was perched on his shoulder. Seeing this, Meowth immediately came over. Luo Wei, both amused and exasperated, picked up another biscuit, took a bite, and then stuffed most of the rest into her mouth.

With a single blow, he easily sank the big cat, leaving her lying obediently on his lap as Rowe stroked her fur. It can only be said that after all this time of training, Rowe has gained considerable experience in how to balance his Pokémon.

After calming the big cat down, Rowe continued the previous topic, "When I came back just now, Orange Blossom City seemed quite lively. Mom, do you know what happened?"

"Hmm, well~" She seemed intrigued by this, and immediately picked up the remote with a grin, turning on the TV. "It should be about time now, ah, it's here!"

When he switched to the local TV channel, the content displayed on the screen stunned Luo Wei.

"Eh, the popular idol, Rukia, is currently... in Petalburg City for her Hoenn region tour?"

"That's right. Although Petalburg City isn't a big place, it still has a gym, so it's one of the locations where this little Rukia performs. This week happens to be her performance time there, so it's normal for it to be crowded and lively~"