Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Jiang Chuan nodded: "Of course I'll take on the challenge."

"Can I learn from them?" Xiao Chun asked excitedly.

Jiang Chuan then explained, "But it won't work today; we'll have to go tomorrow."

"Anything planned for today?"

"Hmm." Jiang Chuan smiled and looked at Hanako and Kasumi beside him: "I have to go shopping with them to buy perfume today."

Xiao Chun paused for a moment, then smiled as if suddenly realizing something: "Oh, I see. Then you two enjoy your visit, I won't disturb you any longer."

He thought for a moment, then said enthusiastically, "Seniors, if you have time after you're done shopping, you can come to my house for dinner! My mom's cooking is amazing!"

"this……"

"Consider it a thank you for your guidance!" Xiao Chun said sincerely. "Besides, with a cultivation sect as strong as yours, Brother Jiang Chuan, my parents will feel more at ease."

Jiang Chuan glanced at Xiaoxia and Huazi.

Both of them nodded, indicating that they had no objections.

"Alright," Jiang Chuan agreed with a smile, "Then we'll be in your way."

"Great!" Xiao Chun jumped up excitedly. "Then I'll go home and get ready! I'll ask my mom to make lots of delicious food!"

He pointed in a direction for the three of them: "I don't know much about perfumes, but there's the biggest perfume shop in the city over there. They should have what you're looking for."

Jiang Chuan glanced in the direction he was going: "Okay. We'll go take a look and contact you later."

Xiao Chun nodded and ran off in a flash.

Xiaoxia watched his retreating figure and remarked, "That guy is quite enthusiastic."

"She's a good child," Hanako said gently.

Jiang Chuan nodded: "Let's go, let's continue shopping."

The three of them continued walking in the direction Xiao Chun pointed.

Not far ahead, a two-story building came into view.

The decor is exquisite, the storefront is large, and the transparent windows are filled with all kinds of beautiful perfume bottles.

"Wow, this store is huge!" Xiaoxia's eyes lit up.

"Shall we go in and take a look?" Hanako was also eager to try.

Jiang Chuan naturally had no objections.

The three of them pushed open the glass door and went inside.

I had just stepped into the store.

A delicate fragrance wafted towards me.

It's not a strong perfume scent, but a very comfortable, subtle fragrance.

The interior decoration of the store is also very sophisticated.

Soft lighting, exquisite display cases, and shop assistants in uniform, all of them young women.

Wearing a sexy bodycon skirt.

A well-tailored dark-colored pencil skirt accentuates an alluring figure.

The skirt hem fell just above her knees, revealing a section of her fair calves.

She wore a white shirt with the top two buttons undone, revealing a hint of cleavage.

She wore black high heels, which made a crisp clicking sound as she walked.

Jiang Chuan glanced at it and silently gave it a thumbs up in his heart.

The owner of this shop knows how to do business.

The shop assistants immediately came to greet the customers as they entered.

Leading the way was a girl who looked to be in her early twenties, with long, flowing hair, delicate makeup, and a professional, sweet smile.

"Welcome!" Her voice was also very pleasant, soft and sweet. "Are you three here to look at perfumes?"

Xiaoxia nodded immediately: "Yes, do you have any new styles? Suitable for young girls?"

"Yes, yes." The girl stepped aside and gestured for us to come this way. "We just received several limited-edition perfumes, all of which are the hottest this season."

The group followed them inside.

The store is spacious, with rows of exquisite display cases arranged neatly.

Inside the glass case, perfume bottles of various shapes shimmered under the lights; some resembled crystal balls, others flowers, and still others were shaped like Pokémon balls.

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up: "Wow, so beautiful!"

Hanako also went over and looked at the exquisite bottles through the glass, her face full of delight.

"These two are our best-selling items this season." The girl took two bottles of perfume from the display case and gently placed them on the counter.

One bottle contains a pink liquid, and the bottle itself is shaped like a flower.

One bottle is light purple, and the bottle is slender and elegant.

"The pink one has cherry and strawberry top notes, rose and jasmine middle notes, and vanilla and musk base notes. It's perfect for sweet girls." The girl said, gently opening the bottle cap, spraying some on a sample strip, and handing it to Xiaoxia.

Xiaoxia took it and brought it to her nose to smell it.

"Wow! It smells so good!" Her eyes lit up, and she handed the perfume tester to Hanako. "Hanako-neechan, you smell it!"

Hanako took it, sniffed it gently, and nodded: "Hmm, it is indeed very sweet, but not cloying, it has a very pleasant smell."

The girl opened another bottle and sprayed it on a new test strip: "This light purple one has lemon and green apple top notes, lily of the valley and lily middle notes, and cedar and amber base notes. It's fresh and elegant, suitable for girls with a gentle temperament."

Hanako took it, smelled it, and a look of surprise appeared on her face: "This smells good! It's lighter than the previous one, it has a kind of... um, forest feel to it?"

"Sister, you have excellent taste," the girl said with a smile. "This one is called 'Forest Dawn,' and it's made by our shop manager himself."

Xiaoxia also leaned over to smell it and nodded: "It's really good, Sister Huazi, this one suits you."

The two huddled together and started chattering away.

He spoke fluently and knowledgeably about top notes, middle notes, and base notes, and what was suitable for which occasion.

Jiang Chuan stood to the side, listening, but his mind started to wander.

Pikachu perched on his shoulder, sniffled, and then sneezed.

Pikachu, Pikachu.

Jiang Chuan smiled and ruffled its hair: "Don't you like the smell?"

Pikachu rubbed its nose and looked at him longingly.

That look seemed to say: When is dinner served?

"I'll go out and buy it for you later," Jiang Chuan said softly.

Pikachu then nodded with a grin.

Just then, the long-haired girl walked over again, holding a bottle of dark blue perfume.

"Sir, would you like to take a look at men's fragrances too?" she said with a smile. "We also have fragrances specially designed for men."

Jiang Chuan was taken aback: "I have a share too?"

"Of course." The girl took two steps closer, her fragrance wafting over. "Boys these days also care about their appearance."

"This is our best-selling men's fragrance. The top notes are mandarin and grapefruit, the middle notes are lavender and rosemary, and the base notes are sandalwood and cedar. It's a very refreshing scent, perfect for a young gentleman like you."

She leaned forward slightly as she spoke.

The curves under the bodycon skirt are more pronounced.

Jiang Chuan glanced around, thinking to himself that the service at this restaurant was indeed excellent.

Although he really didn't know much about perfumes.

But he wouldn't say things like, "Isn't perfume just something women use to seduce men? What other use does it have?"

Jiang Chuan took the fragrance tester and politely smelled it.

Ok……

To be honest, I can't smell any top or middle notes.

But it does smell quite nice, with a refreshing feel, not pungent.

"It's nice." He nodded and casually remarked, "The smell is quite calming and relaxing."

The girl's eyes lit up slightly: "Sir, that's a wonderful description! Many people just say it smells good or they like it, but your description is quite unique."

Jiang Chuan smiled and didn't take it seriously.

Over there, Xiaoxia and Hanako have already started testing the spray.

Xiaoxia sprayed the pink one on her wrist, brought it to her nose and smelled it, then let Hanako smell it too.

"How is it? How is it?"

Hanako sniffed carefully: "Hmm, it smells even better on you than on the perfume test strip. Mixed with your natural scent, it has a... indescribable feeling."

Xiaoxia also sniffed Hanako's wrist: "Hanako-nee, you too! This Forest Dawn scent smells so good on you, such a gentle fragrance."

The two sniffed each other, both with happy smiles on their faces.

Jiang Chuan watched from the side, thinking to himself that women are truly strange creatures.

A bottle of perfume can make them this happy.

Just then, a gentle female voice came from behind me.

"This gentleman speaks very well."

Jiang Chuan turned around.

A woman in a kimono appeared behind me at some point.

She wore a blue kimono jacket embroidered with delicate floral patterns. Underneath, she wore an orange inner layer, the neckline slightly open, revealing a glimpse of her fair skin.

Her hair was styled into an elegant bun, revealing her slender neck.

Her face was unbelievably beautiful, with delicate features, fair skin, and a gentle, intellectual air about her.

Her figure is also surprisingly voluptuous.

Although the kimono is loose, the curves of the figure are still visible. Especially at the chest, the inner layer is stretched to its limit, and even the kimono coat cannot hide the amazing curves.

She stood there, exuding elegance and composure; she was clearly no ordinary shop assistant.

Jiang Chuan glanced at them and got a general idea of ​​what was going on.

That outfit, that aura, that look...

If I'm not mistaken, it should be Rika, the leader of the Celadon Gym.

Sure enough, the shop assistants nearby bowed slightly upon seeing the woman, saying, "Manager."

Lijia smiled and nodded, then looked at Jiang Chuan: "I overheard what you said earlier, sir, and couldn't help but come over to say hello."

Jiang Chuan nodded politely: "You're too kind, shop manager."

"It's not just a polite gesture." Lijia took two steps closer, a faint fragrance emanating from her. It wasn't the perfumes in the store, but a very natural, subtle scent.

"Most people who buy perfume talk about the top, middle, and base notes, or whether it smells good or not, or whether they like it or not."

She looked at Jiang Chuan with admiration in her eyes: "Few people pay attention to the feeling of 'calmness' and 'relaxation.' For you to say such a thing shows that you truly understand and appreciate perfume."

Jiang Chuan was stunned for a moment.

He just said it offhand.

Who would have thought that the store manager would personally come out and praise me?

"You flatter me, store manager." He smiled. "I was just talking nonsense; I actually know nothing about perfumes."

"Only by talking nonsense can you tell the truth." Lijia smiled slightly: "Isn't perfume essentially something that makes people feel happy and relaxed? Those technical terms only complicate the simplest feeling."

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow.

The owner of this museum speaks quite eloquently.

At this moment, Xiaoxia and Huazi also noticed what was happening.

Upon seeing Lijia, Xiaoxia's eyes lit up: "Wow, the shop manager is so beautiful!"

Hanako nodded and said softly, "Such a refined air."

Lijia looked at the two of them and smiled gently: "Are you two choosing perfume?"

"Mmm!" Xiaoxia nodded. "Your perfume smells so good. We've been looking for a long time but haven't found the right one."

"Shall I make a recommendation for you two?" Lijia approached the counter.

"Really? That's great!" Xiaoxia immediately gave up her seat.

Lijia walked behind the counter, her gaze sweeping over the two people before she took out two perfumes from the display case.

One is light pink, with a cute, rounded bottle.

One is light green, with a slender and elegant bottle.

"This young lady is lively and cheerful, this one suits her perfectly." Lijia handed the pink one to Xia. "The top notes are peach and raspberry, the middle notes are peony and freesia, and the base notes are white musk and amber. It's lively with a touch of sexiness, which suits your temperament very well."

Xiaoxia took it, smelled it, and her eyes lit up instantly: "Wow! This smells so good! It suits me much better than the previous one!"

Rika then looked at Hanako and handed her the light green one: "This young lady is gentle and virtuous, this one suits you better. The top notes are grass and cucumber, the middle notes are water lily and jasmine, and the base notes are white wood and musk. It's fresh and natural, gentle yet resilient, which matches your inner self very well."

Hanako took it and gently smelled it.

Instantly, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"This...this..." Hanako stammered, somewhat incredulously, "This is perfect for me!"

Lijia smiled and nodded: "I'm glad you like it."

Xiaoxia leaned over and smelled Hanako's, then her own, nodding repeatedly, "Manager, you're amazing! How did you know so quickly what suited us?"

Lijia smiled gently: "The more you get to know someone, the more you'll naturally see it. Perfume and people complement each other; the right perfume can enhance a person's temperament."

The two exchanged a glance, both deeply impressed by the store manager.

Xiaoxia immediately said, "We'll take both of them!"

Hanako nodded, "Yes, I want this one too."

Lijia smiled and nodded, instructing the shop assistant to wrap up the two perfumes.

Then, she looked at the three of them and suddenly asked, "Are you three free later?"

Xiaoxia was taken aback: "A little while?"

"Yes." Rika nodded. "We hold perfume knowledge classes from time to time, where we'll explain some basic knowledge about perfumes and how to make perfumes using Pokémon ingredients. If the three of you are interested, you can come and listen."

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up instantly: "Perfume class?! I'm interested! I'm so interested!"

Hanako looked on expectantly: "Using Pokémon ingredients to make perfume? Really?"

Lijia smiled and nodded: "Yes, including Oddish, Stinkweed, Rosebuds, and Queen of the Night, etc. They can all secrete very fragrant substances, which are good materials for making perfumes."

Hanako's eyes lit up when she heard this.

She's been raising that walking plant for a long time; if only she could learn how to use it to make perfume...

"Let's go!" she nodded immediately.

Lijia looked at Jiang Chuan: "Sir, are you interested?"

Jiang Chuan smiled.

He really wasn't interested in perfume.

But as for Rika...

That's something I'm quite interested in.

The leader of the Rainbow Gym, a Grass-type expert, a perfume master, and one of the most beautiful gym leaders.

Now we have the opportunity to get up close and personal with her Pokémon, and even visit the gym in advance to see their living environment and prepare for tomorrow's gym challenge.

How could I miss out on such a great opportunity?

"Okay." He nodded. "I'd like to learn about it too."

Lijia smiled slightly: "Then it's settled. We can go and prepare now."

Lijia smiled, gave the shop assistant a few instructions, and then said to the three of them, "Wait a moment, I'm going to change my clothes."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards the back of the shop.

She swapped her pencil skirt for a kimono, but her back view was still beautiful.

Especially her walking posture, elegant and composed, with an indescribable charm.

Xiaoxia leaned closer to Jiang Chuan and whispered, "This store manager has such a great presence, and she's beautiful too."

Jiang Chuan nodded: "Indeed."

"Who do you think she is?" Xiaoxia asked curiously. "She doesn't seem like an ordinary store manager."

Jiang Chuan smiled but didn't say anything.

You'll find out soon enough.

A few minutes later, Lijia came out from behind.

She had changed out of her kimono.

She was wearing a light green dress with the hemline below her knees, and a thin white belt around her waist, which accentuated her slender figure.

The top features a V-neck design, revealing a small patch of snow-white skin and a hint of cleavage.

Her hair was still tied up, but a few stray strands fell around her ears, making her look gentle and casual.

She looked younger and more vibrant than before, but still retained that intellectual and elegant air.

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up: "Wow, you're so beautiful, store manager!"

Lijia smiled slightly: "Thank you. Let's go."

The group walked out of the perfume shop.

Several young men and women were already standing outside the door; judging from their attire, they were probably students attending the perfume class.

When they saw Lijia come out, they all greeted her, "Hello, store manager!"

Lijia nodded and said gently, "Is everyone here? Let's go then."

The group headed towards the Rainbow Gym.