Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Jiang Chuan looked at the agitated citizens around him and was about to play a joke on Xiaoxia.

Suddenly, a "ding" sounded in my mind.

[Ding! Quest triggered: Tame the singing Jigglypuff, let the residents of Neon Town get a good night's sleep, and calm the town's volatile mood!]

[Quest Reward: Premium Fairy Feather - When a Pokémon carries this item, the power of Fairy-type moves is increased by 40%!]

Joey Family General Affection +20!

Jiang Chuan was stunned for a moment.

Jigglypuff?

The image of that pink, round, big-eyed little guy immediately popped into his mind.

This is a very unique Pokémon in the original story.

Although Jigglypuff has never been caught by any trainer, it frequently appears in the storylines of the Kanto and Johto regions.

Calling it a concept-level Pokémon is no exaggeration.

This guy hasn't shown any combat abilities, but it has an incredible skill.

Sing.

The moment it opens its mouth, a whole bunch of people will surely fall.

No matter if you're a regular trainer or a gym leader, no matter how strong you are, once Jigglypuff picks up the microphone, you're doomed.

What's even more outrageous is that after Fat Ding finishes singing and finds everyone asleep, he'll angrily take out a marker and draw on everyone's faces.

Jiang Chuan has always been very interested in this chubby little thing.

We've now arrived at the area where it first appeared, and we've even been given this bonus mission.

Premium Fairy Feather: Increases the power of Fairy-type skills by 40%.

This thing is really good.

If he ever gets a Fairy-type Pokémon in his team, he can take off with this item.

Also, the Joey family's general favorability is increased by 20, so helping Quanzhen get an additional 20 is perfectly reasonable!

Jiang Chuan's lips curled up slightly.

He's determined to get his hands on this chubby little guy.

"What's wrong with you?"

Xiaoxia was still clinging to his arm when she saw him suddenly stare blankly, so she looked up and asked him a question.

"fine."

Jiang Chuan snapped out of his daze and reached out to rub Xiaoxia's head.

"Let's go find a place to stay first."

The three of them walked around the streets of Neon Town.

Although the city is not large, it has a few hotels.

Trainers probably frequently pass through here, going to or returning from the desert.

Jiang Chuan chose a hotel that looked fairly clean and led the two women inside.

The receptionist was a middle-aged woman with curly hair and an indifferent expression.

"A hotel?"

Jiang Chuan nodded.

"One room or two rooms?"

Jiang Chuan glanced at Hanako and Xiaoxia beside him.

"Let's book three rooms. It's hot, it'll be more comfortable to sleep separately."

The receptionist quoted a price.

It's not expensive.

Just as Jiang Chuan was about to take out his money, the receptionist added another sentence.

"You need to buy a separate shower card to take a bath; it's charged by the hour. Water is very precious here."

Xiaoxia became anxious upon hearing this.

"What? I have to pay extra to take a shower?"

The receptionist rolled her eyes.

"Nonsense, where do you think this is? A small town on the edge of the desert, where water is more expensive than oil. If you think it's too expensive, you don't have to wash."

Xiaoxia bit her lip and looked at Jiang Chuan pitifully.

This extra cost is nothing to Jiang Chuan right now.

What's more, he had a sticky mermaid on his arm who was desperately thirsty for water.

Xiaoxia is almost as salted as a fish; if we don't let her soak in water soon, she might just die on the spot.

Jiang Chuan smiled and took out his money.

"Go ahead and get two more shower cards."

After taking their room and shower cards, the three went upstairs.

The hotel room was fairly clean, and although it wasn't big, it had everything you'd expect.

The sheets were white and looked worn from washing, but at least they didn't smell bad.

Jiang Chuan threw his backpack onto the bed and stretched his shoulders.

Hanako walked to the window, pulled back the curtains, and glanced out.

The neon lights outside the window were still flashing, and although the loud speakers were a bit far away, the vibrations from the subwoofers could still be heard.

"This city is indeed quite noisy at night."

Hanako frowned.

"But it's still better than being in the desert."

Jiang Chuan walked over and put his arm around Hanako's waist from behind.

"Go take a shower first, and get some rest sooner."

Hanako blushed slightly and gently pulled her hand away from his.

"I'll go call Xiaoxia."

The shower area is at the end of the corridor, with rows of bathrooms side by side.

Hanako went to the leftmost room, and Kasumi rushed into another room without waiting.

Jiang Chuan glanced at Xiaoxia's tightly closed door.

A slight upturn of the corners of his mouth.

He didn't go into his own bathroom, but instead went to the door of Xia's room and unlocked it with his superpowers.

Xiaoxia was standing under the showerhead, her clothes half off.

She was startled when she heard the door open.

"Hey! What are you doing? I'm taking a shower!"

Jiang Chuan leaned against the door frame, smiling as he looked at her.

"Didn't I tell you before? I'll help you wash properly."

Xiaoxia's face turned red instantly.

She then remembered the promise she had made in the desert.

"Huh? You're really coming? I thought you were joking!"

Xiaoxia instinctively covered her chest with her hand.

Although she and Jiang Chuan had been having an ambiguous relationship for a long time, that was that kind of thing, and it was completely different from being cornered in the bathroom by Jiang Chuan now.

Jiang Chuan walked in and closed the door behind him.

"I'm a person who always keeps my word."

Xiaoxia took a step back and pressed her back against the wall.

The bathroom was filled with steam, and the showerhead was still running.

The warm steam blurred their vision.

Xiaoxia's hair was wet and stuck to her face, and she had taken off half of her clothes, revealing her fair shoulders and collarbone.

Her skin still bore traces of fine desert sand, which, when washed away by water, turned into faint mud streaks.

Jiang Chuan walked over and reached for the shower head next to him.

"Here, let me rinse it for you."

Xiaoxia blushed, lowered her head, and spoke in a voice barely audible.

"You...you be gentle..."

Jiang Chuan adjusted the water temperature and slowly rinsed it over Xiaoxia's shoulder.

The warm water slid down her collarbone, carrying away the day's fatigue and dust.

Xiaoxia closed her eyes, her body trembling slightly.

After walking in the desert for several days, being suddenly showered with hot water made me feel completely relaxed.

"Is it comfortable?"

Jiang Chuan's voice rang in her ears.

Xiaoxia gave a soft "hmm".

Then she added another sentence.

"But could you please stop touching me with your hands...?"

Jiang Chuan's hand was slowly roaming over her waist.

"I'm helping you rub off the sand."

"You're lying... there's no sand there at all..."

"Yes, look, isn't this it?"

...............

The sound of two people playfully fighting came from the bathroom.

Water splashed everywhere.

Xiaoxia's exclamations and laughter mingled together.

Hanako, who was in the bathroom next door, heard these sounds and blushed slightly.

She shook her head and continued washing herself.

This Xia, she says no with her mouth, but her body says it all.

After taking a relaxing shower, the three of them came out of the bathroom.

Xiaoxia's whole demeanor has changed.

The listless look she had in the desert had completely disappeared, replaced by a radiant glow.

Her hair was wet and draped over her shoulders, and her skin was pink from being soaked in hot water. She looked as if she had come back to life.

"Ah... I'm alive! I'm alive..."

Xiaoxia stretched and yawned, a satisfied smile on her face.

"Where there is water, there is a place for people to live."

Jiang Chuan smiled as he looked at her.

"Alright, let's go eat."

There's a small restaurant downstairs at the hotel that serves simple dinners.

The three of them sat down and ordered a few dishes.

The taste was so-so, but after eating dry rations for several days in the desert, being able to have a hot meal was already a blessing.

Xiaoxia ate with great relish, even finishing off all the vegetables she didn't usually like.

After finishing their meal, the three of them went back to their respective rooms.

Jiang Chuan lay on the bed, his hands behind his head, staring at the ceiling.

Neon lights from outside shone through the gaps in the curtains, casting colorful patches of light on the ceiling.

The music outside was still playing, booming and pounding, making the walls tremble slightly.

Jiang Chuan didn't feel anything. He could sleep even in thundery weather, let alone this little noise.

But Xiaoxia is different.

She lay on her bed in her room, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

I felt really comfortable after taking a shower.

But the noise in this city is just too much.

It's already 11 o'clock, and the speakers outside are still blasting music.

The vibrations from those subwoofers felt like they were hitting right into your bones, making you feel uncomfortable all over.

Xiaoxia covered her ears with a pillow.

Useless.

She crawled into the covers.

It still didn't work.

The noise seemed to have penetrating power; there was no way to block it.

Xiaoxia sat up and scratched her hair.

She was already quite sensitive to sound, and coupled with not having rested well for several days, she was now in a strange state of being both exhausted and excited.

I'm very tired and want to sleep.

But I just can't fall asleep.

Each vibration from the subwoofer felt like a tap on her nerves.

Xiaoxia rolled around on the bed.

I don't know how many times I turned over.

The music outside didn't gradually fade away until after midnight.

It's probably because those nightclubs are closing time.

But Xiaoxia is no longer able to go on.

Her nerves had been weakened by the noise.

Even though the noise outside had decreased significantly, she still couldn't fall asleep.

My mind is a jumbled mess, with all sorts of thoughts swirling around like a revolving lantern.

"I'm going crazy..."

Xiaoxia sat up in bed, her hair a mess from being pulled.

She rubbed her eyes, stood up, and slipped on her slippers as she left the room.

The corridor was quiet.

Xiaoxia swayed and staggered to the door of Jiangchuan's room.

Raise your hand.

I knocked on the door.

dong dong dong.

Inside the room, Jiang Chuan was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, resting.

He opened his eyes when he heard the knocking.

With a casual wave of his superpower, the door lock clicked open.

"Come in."

The door was pushed open a crack.

Xiaoxia squeezed through the crack in the door.

Jiang Chuan leaned against the headboard, looking at Xiaoxia whose hair was pulled so badly it looked like a bird's nest, and couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you doing? Went clubbing? Your hair's all frizzy! Still not asleep this late?"

Xiaoxia sauntered in and plopped down on Jiangchuan's bed.

"The nights in this neon town are so noisy, it keeps me awake."

Her voice was muffled, carrying a hint of grievance.

Jiang Chuan looked out the window.

The music outside had indeed become much quieter, with only one or two low notes occasionally coming from a distance.

"It's not so noisy now, is it?"

Xiaoxia shook her head and then leaned her head on Jiang Chuan's shoulder.

Her body was soft and had a fresh, clean scent from a recent bath.

"Sigh...it's not so noisy now..."

"But it's driving me to the brink of a nervous breakdown..."

Xiaoxia leaned close to Jiang Chuan, her voice weak and listless.

"Right now... I'm extremely tired... but I can't sleep... do you know what that feels like?"

Jiang Chuan looked down at her.

Xiaoxia's face was pressed against his shoulder, her eyes half-open and half-closed, with heavy bags under her eyes.

Her hair was messy, and her lips were slightly pouting, making her look both pitiful and adorable.

"Yes, I know."

Jiang Chuan suddenly smiled crookedly.

"I do have a really quick way to fall asleep, would you like to try it?"

Xiaoxia raised her eyelids in confusion.

"Hmm? Yes, yes, yes! I really want to sleep right now!"

Her eyes lit up.

"What method is it?"

Jiang Chuan looked at Xiaoxia, his smile growing increasingly sinister.

"It's a takeoff-based sleep aid method."

Xiaoxia looked completely bewildered.

"What flying? Where are you flying to?"

She frowned.

"I've never heard of this sleep aid method."

"fine."

Jiang Chuan reached out and turned off the bedside lamp.

The room was plunged into darkness, with only a sliver of neon light filtering through the gaps in the curtains.

He pulled the thin sheet over himself and Xiaoxia, covering them both.

"Never heard of it before, but you'll see it soon."

Xiaoxia was still in bed, not yet able to react.

Then she felt Jiang Chuan's hand wrap around her waist.

A moment later, Xiaoxia realized that she had once again walked into the lion's den tonight.

A startled cry came from under the covers: "Ah...you bad guy..."

………………

Jiang Chuan and Xiao Xia had a good night's sleep.

I slept really soundly that night.

I slept until the morning.

Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, casting a bright, shimmering band of light on the floor.

When Jiang Chuan opened his eyes, he glanced at his phone.

9:40.

He yawned and turned to look at his side.

Xiaoxia was curled up in the blanket, only her face showing. Her hair was spread out on the pillow, her breathing was even, and she was sleeping soundly. The corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she was having a sweet dream.

Jiang Chuan reached out and pinched her nose.

Xiaoxia frowned, muttered something, and shrank her face further into the blanket.

"Get up."

Jiang Chuan's voice was hoarse from just waking up.

Xiaoxia grumbled and rolled over, turning her back to him.

"Just five more minutes of sleep..."

Her voice was muffled, as if it were coming from under the covers.

Jiang Chuan smiled, sat up first, and stretched his neck.

He couldn't remember what time it ended last night, but Xiaoxia eventually just passed out and fell asleep.

He put on his clothes and drew back the curtains.

The neon lights outside the window were off, and the neon town looked much more normal during the day. There weren't many pedestrians on the streets, and occasionally a few cars drove by, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Jiang Chuan glanced back at Xiaoxia, who was curled up in a ball on the bed.

"Xiaoxia, get up, get up."

He walked over and patted the blanket.

Xiaoxia finally opened her eyes reluctantly and sat up groggily.

Her hair was even messier than last night; it looked like a bird's nest.

"What time is it...?"

It's almost ten o'clock.

Xiaoxia paused for a moment, then exclaimed "Ah!"

"It's 10 o'clock? That late?"

She rubbed her eyes and yawned.

Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, her face flushed slightly, and she glared at Jiang Chuan.

"It's all your fault."

Jiang Chuan looked completely innocent.

"What's it to me? Weren't you asleep?"

"I was asleep! But do you know what time I fell asleep?"

Xiaoxia angrily grabbed a pillow and threw it at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan easily caught the pillow and said with a smile, "Alright, alright, hurry up and get up. Hanako must have been up for a long time."

Xiaoxia got out of bed, but as soon as her feet touched the ground, her legs went weak and she almost fell.

Jiang Chuan reacted quickly and caught her.

After Xiaoxia steadied herself, she shuffled towards the door in her slippers…