Pokémon: All About the Breeding House

Chapter 231 The First Snow

They saw Ash and his friends walking out of the forest, carrying wooden tubs and humming little songs.

After watching them finish soaking in the hot spring, Fang Yan glanced at the time and got up to go back to the kitchen.

Ash and his friends had just put their things away and sat down to rest in the garden.

They were discussing the comforts of the hot springs deep in the forest.

"What a relaxing hot spring!"

Xiao Guang's hair was already dry, because Xiao Guang and Shana, the girls, went over first, and then the boys went over.

"The shop manager in the dialect is so nice. He says he wants us to work for him, but he sends me to train in the forest."

Xiao Zhi was lying on a recliner when he had something to say.

Xiaogang, Xiaoguang: ————

Don't you have any idea why you were sent to training?

"Have you guys noticed how amazing the shopkeeper with the dialect is? It seems like he knows everything. He can guide Ash's battle training, and he can also discuss Pokémon breeding knowledge with Brock. He just gave me some guidance on coordinating trainers, which has been a great help to me."

Xiao Guang's arms turned into a little wild boar, while Bogaman had already run off to play in the lake area.

"So that's why you're so happy. It turns out the shop manager was giving you some pointers. Now you'd better take down the next ribbon."

"I would do it even without you telling me."

Ash grinned as he listened to Dawn's words, "I'll get the next badge too."

Looking at them, Xiao Gang felt a deep sense of sympathy. Over the past few days, not only Xiao Zhi and Xiao Guang had benefited, but he himself had also benefited greatly.

Upon seeing Miss Gothic and the others return, they called out in their dialect, "Dinner's ready!"

Everyone and the Pokémon conscientiously moved tables and chairs, and distributed bowls and chopsticks.

Then they sat quietly at the table and waited for the food to be served.

Xiao Zhi took a sip of the delicious soup and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"It tastes so good."

He then buried himself in his food.

Xiao Gang took a sip, his eyes narrowed, and a glint of light flashed in them.

"I've learned another dish from the shop manager, and I can speak the local dialect."

Xiao Gang thought to himself.

Dinner ended with Gengar and Ash fighting over the last piece of meat.

In the end, Gengar emerged victorious, tossing the meat into its mouth and glancing at Ash.

"Kou Jie Yi"

You think you can mess with me? You're 20,000 years too early.

Xiao Zhi looked regretful.

"Damn it, I lost! I'll definitely win next time!"

"Pikachu————"

Fang Yan, who was sitting in a chair digesting his food, looked at Xiao Zhi and the others and asked, "How's the training going?"

Ash nodded. "I'm sure I'll beat Denji when I get back this time and get the badge!"

Xiao Zhi said with certainty.

Hikaru nodded in agreement, "I'll take down the next ribbon too!"

Fang Yan nodded to himself upon seeing this, "In that case, I won't keep you any longer. I suppose Ash is already itching to go and challenge the gym."

Xiao Zhi scratched the back of his head sheepishly and smiled.

"When are you planning to leave?"

Ash and the others exchanged glances, and Brock and Dawn gave Ash the decision-making power.

Ash and Pikachu exchanged a glance, then scratched the back of their heads again and straightened their hats.

"If possible, I'll leave in a bit."

Fang Yan nodded, then handed them the wooden plaques he had prepared for them at the entrance of the nursery.

Seeing them staring at the wooden plaque in his hand, Fang Yan smiled and said, "This is a small gift for you. I hope you have good luck in your martial arts and a safe journey."

"If there's anything you can't solve, remember to tell me."

He regretted saying it as soon as he uttered the phrase.

Ruined.

This is Ash and his friends, not Gary and Shinji.

This is someone who's present at every major event!

This is a capital offense, you'll be skinned alive.

Xiao Zhi and his friends carefully put away the wooden plaque, then bowed deeply to Fang Yan.

"We understand, Manager Fangyan. Thank you for your care and guidance these past few days."

"Remember to call Aunt Hanako often to let her know you're safe; she's very worried about you."

After speaking in dialect, he waved his hand, signaling them to leave quickly, then took down the sign hanging at the entrance of the nursery and closed the door.

Seeing the closed door of the breeding house, Ash and his friends exchanged glances, and then shouted enthusiastically.

"Very good, now we're ready to achieve our goal. We absolutely cannot let Manager Fang Yan down!"

"Here we go, Pikachu!"

"Pikachu!"

One hundred thousand volts to keep you alert.

Xiaogang, Xiaoguang: ————

"We can't give up either, Bogarman."

"Poga Poga".

The voice in the enclosure, hearing the sounds outside, glanced at the Gengar beside it and then tugged at the corner of its mouth.

"Gengar, how about we send Gary to the League Tournament too? We can go watch the matches live; it'll be really exciting, right?"

After speaking in his dialect, he laughed wickedly.

Gengar's face kept deforming in Fang Yan's hands, "Mouth—Mouth Jie—"

So that's what you were planning back then.

I told you you weren't a good person.

After playing around with Gengar for a while, a phone call came in. Fang Yan glanced at it and saw it was from Xiao Mao.

He then exchanged a smile with Gengar and answered the phone.

Xiao Mao called Fang Yan to ask about the Shieldon. Fang Yan watched several Shieldon eating in the video, gave some advice, and then spoke up just as Xiao Mao was about to hang up.

Fang Yan, having just finished showering, leaned back and lay down on the bed.

He took out his phone and skillfully opened Cynthia's chat window.

Fang Yan: I have a really good idea about the League Conference, which I'm sure will make it even more exciting.

Cynthia: ?

Dialect: Keep it a secret for now.

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Dialect: [Shh]

Cynthia: [Smiling]

Cynthia: [Garuda]

Cynthia: [Lucario]

Dialect: You'll find out when the time comes, hehe.

Cynthia: It's snowing here.

Cynthia: [A picture of snow]

Dialect: Snow ah ah — I wonder if it snows here. I've never seen snow in my life.

Cynthia: Really?!

Dialect: Really, I'm from the South.

Fang Yan put down her phone, hid under the covers, feeling a little uncomfortable. Then she hugged Monini and rolled around on the bed a few times before falling to the floor and nestling into Nine-Tailed Fox's arms.

Nine-Tails: ?!

Nine-tailed Fox: I'm happy.

Fang Yan looked at Gengar sleeping on the ceiling and said, "I wonder if it will snow here, and when it will snow."

"If it snows, let's go outside and build a snowman, okay? I've never built a snowman before."

"What does snow feel like? Gengar, do you know?"

"Kou Jie————"

Hmm—it should be icy cold, right?

Fang Yan kept talking about snow, and eventually fell asleep.

Nine-Tailed Fox gently covered him and Monini with its tail.

"Kou Jie"

good night.

Then the room lights were replaced with nightlights.

In the middle of the night, Miss Skirt was sleeping by the lake with Snow Boy and Roseradore. When she opened her eyes, she found that many small white flowers had fallen on her face, cool and refreshing.

The temperature began to drop.

Inside the room, the Nine-Tailed Fox's fur turned a little redder, and then its tail tightly wrapped around Fang Yan and Monini.

Early the next morning.

"Gengar, it's snowing!!!"

"Kou Jie—"

It's snowing!!!