What should I do if my pet loves watching anime?

The auditorium can hold 500 people, and at this moment there are about 100 students sitting there—the summer program only admits the top 120 students who pass the preparatory class written test.

Several teachers were already seated on the stage.

Besides Professor Li, there were two middle-aged teachers, as well as Su Wenya, whom Gu Beiri knew.

She was wearing a white researcher's uniform today, her hair neatly tied back, looking capable and professional. She nodded slightly to Gu Beiri as he entered.

"Welcome, everyone, to the Linhai City Trainers School Summer Special Program."

Professor Li stood in the center of the podium, his voice carried throughout the auditorium through the microphone.

"Over the next month, you will receive the most basic training in elf research."

The course includes: observing Pokémon behavior, basic physical examination practice, identifying common diseases, measuring skill power, and preliminary trait analysis...

Each time he mentioned something, a murmur arose from the audience.

"So much content?"

"Can you finish learning it in a month?"

"Quiet." Professor Li tapped the table. "I know some of you come from well-off families and have been in contact with elves since childhood."

But some people may have never even touched a Poké Ball more than a few times.

His gaze swept across the entire room, lingering on Gu Beiri for a moment.

"But! Here, I don't care what your background is."

There is only one standard for summer programs—performance.

Those who fail the practical skills assessment may be asked to leave at any time.

The entire audience fell silent.

"Now, divide into groups."

Professor Li opened the roster: "Ranked by written test scores, three people per group."

First place: Gu Beiri; Second place: Su Wenjie; Third place: Lin Wei. (Group 1)

Gu Beiri was stunned for a moment.

Grouped like this? By grades?

He looked down at the audience and saw a boy with black-rimmed glasses who looked refined and scholarly stand up—it must be Su Wenjie.

A girl with a ponytail and a serious expression next to her also stood up; it was Lin Wei.

The three of them came together.

"Hello, I'm Su Wenjie." The bespectacled man extended his hand. "You were amazing on the written test, 445 points. I knew I had no chance of getting first place after the test."

"Good luck." Gu Beiri shook hands with him.

"Lin Wei." The girl with the ponytail said succinctly, nodding as a greeting.

"Gu Beiri".

After a brief introduction, the three continued listening to their group discussions.

"Fourth place: Chen Feng; Fifth place: Zhang Min; Sixth place: Wang Chao; Group Two..."

"Ninth place: Zhou Mingxuan; Tenth place: Liu Yang; Eleventh place: Sun Yue; Group Three..."

After the group work was completed, Professor Li announced the first task:

"Now, each group should go to the equipment room to collect the basic equipment: Pokédex, medical examination kit, and observation record book."

Then we'll gather at Training Ground One. This morning's activity is a practical exercise on basic Pokémon health checks.

…………

A long queue formed in the equipment room.

Gu Beiri received his equipment: a rather outdated-looking Pokémon encyclopedia, a medical examination kit containing tools such as a thermometer, stethoscope, scale, and measuring tape, and a thick hardcover notebook.

"Make good use of the Pokédex." The teacher distributing the equipment gave a special reminder: "This is the latest model in the League, an extension of the old model. Don't be fooled by its old appearance; it has built-in basic data for 500 common Pokémon and 300 common abnormal status recognition programs."

Gu Beiri opened the encyclopedia, and the screen lit up, displaying a 3D model of Pikachu that could be rotated and zoomed in to view the structure of each part.

"Good stuff," he thought.

The level of technology in this world is higher than he imagined.

Training Ground No. 1 is a semi-open venue with an adjustable sunshade on the roof and soft turf on the ground.

More than a dozen examination tables have been set up in the center of the venue, each equipped with a set of basic medical equipment.

"Everyone, look here." A female teacher in a white coat stood in the center of the field, with a Chansey beside her.

"I am Zhang Lin, the school doctor, and I am in charge of today's physical examination practice class."

First and foremost, it's important to emphasize that a Pokémon health check is not simply about taking its temperature and weight; it's a comprehensive examination to understand the Pokémon's overall health, developmental stage, and potential problems.

She gestured for Chansey to stand on the inspection table.

"Now I will demonstrate the standard procedure. Please watch carefully."

Dr. Zhang began the procedure.

First, observe the Chansey's mental state and eye response; then measure its body temperature with a thermometer; next, listen to its heartbeat and breathing with a stethoscope; measure its height and weight; check its feet for any abnormalities; finally, take a small saliva sample and perform a rapid analysis using a portable instrument.

The whole process was meticulous and gentle, and the Chansey cooperated very well.

"Remember, spirits aren't machines; they get nervous and scared. Handle them gently and communicate with them frequently," Dr. Zhang said. "Now, each group will begin practicing. Each group will be assigned a teaching spirit, all of which are common, docile species."

Soon, the staff brought over a dozen Pokémon: Rattata, Pidgey, Caterpie, Oddish...

The first group received a Bulbasaur.

"Wow, the top three!" Su Wenjie's eyes lit up. "The school is so generous."

Bulbasaur stood on the examination table, looking at the three of them with some curiosity.

"Who wants to go first?" Lin Wei asked.

"Let's go by ranking," Su Wenjie said, looking at Gu Beiri. "First, you demonstrate?"

Gu Beiri nodded and stepped forward.

He squatted down first, looking Bulbasaur in the eye: "Hello, my name is Gu Beiri. I'm going to give you a physical examination, which may be a little inconvenient, please cooperate."

Bulbasaur croaked "seed seed" twice, seemingly understanding.

Gu Beiri began to follow Dr. Zhang's procedure.

Upon observation, Bulbasaur appears energetic, with smooth skin and a full, glossy seed bud on its back.

Body temperature checked, normal.

Auscultation revealed a steady and strong heartbeat and even breathing.

Measurements show a height of 0.4 meters and a weight of 7.2 kilograms. She is slightly overweight, but her growth curve is within the normal range.

Examine the paws and skin—no external injuries, no signs of parasites.

Sample analysis – energy levels normal, no unusual signs…

The whole process was smooth and natural, and Bulbasaur cooperated throughout, even closing its eyes comfortably.

"Wow, that's amazing." Su Wenjie exclaimed. "The first time I gave an elf a checkup, that little Rattata bit me."

Lin Wei was also making notes in her notebook, and her gaze toward Gu Beiri held a hint of approval.

"Alright, basically healthy." Gu Beiri put away his tools. "Next?"

Su Wenjie stepped forward, and Lin Wei followed last.

After all three of them finished, Dr. Zhang came over to examine them.

"Good job, the first group did very well, especially Gu Beiri. His technique was excellent, and his communication with his Pokémon was also very good." She glanced at the recorded data. "However, there's a small issue—did you notice the color of the seed bud on Bulbasaur's back?"

The three of them were taken aback and looked at each other again.

The seed buds are pale green with a slightly yellowish tip.

Gu Beiri suddenly thought of something and said, "Excessive nutrition? Too high photosynthetic efficiency, leading to abnormal chlorophyll deposition?"

Dr. Zhang looked at him in surprise: "You know?"

"I read in a book that if Bulbasaur is kept in an environment with excessive light and nutrients for a long time, the seed buds will show this 'yellowing' phenomenon. Although it does not affect its health, it is a real breeding problem."

"Absolutely correct." Dr. Zhang nodded approvingly. "It seems you have a solid theoretical foundation. This condition requires proper control of light exposure and diet, and it should recover in about two weeks."

She ticked a box on the evaluation sheet: "Group 1, Excellent".

…………

Not far away, at the checkpoint of the fourth group.

Zhou Mingxuan was frantically trying to take the temperature of a small Rattata.

"Don't move! Behave yourself!" He roughly pressed down on little Rada.

Startled, the little Rada squeaked and struggled, then turned its head and bit his hand.

"Damn it!" Zhou Mingxuan flung his hand away, revealing two rows of teeth marks on the back of his hand. "You beast!"

"Zhou!" Dr. Zhang strode over. "How could you treat the spirits like this? They're not tools, they're living beings!"

"It bit me!" Zhou Mingxuan protested.

"That's because you were too rough and scared it." Dr. Zhang frowned. "Let's do it again, this time be gentler. Sun Yue, you demonstrate."

Sun Yue, a quiet girl in the same group, carefully stepped forward, gently comforted Xiao Lada, and slowly completed the examination.

Zhou Mingxuan's face turned ashen.

He glanced over at the first group, where Gu Beiri was interacting amicably with Bulbasaur, and Dr. Zhang even gave him an excellent evaluation.

"Damn country bumpkin..." he muttered under his breath.

Liu Yang, who was standing next to him, whispered, "Young Master Zhou, don't worry, there's still the combat observation class, that's your forte."

Zhou Mingxuan's eyes lit up.

Yes, in matches! His family spent a lot of money hiring a private coach to train Ibrahimovic, so he has a lot of match experience.

What skills could that Gu Beiri, that broken sheep, possibly have?

"Just you wait and see," he sneered.