Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 10, let's call you Ponpo.

After finishing dinner, the little Snorlax fell asleep, lying down in the corner of the kitchen.

Mingyou tidied up the place, put the pots and pans into the sink, and prepared to clean up.

Ergui Peng stood there blankly watching, recalling the gift in his mind. When he started washing the dishes, he came to his senses, lifted his cloak, and swayed his body, wanting to help a little.

It understands that it can't just eat and drink for free and do nothing; after all, it's not like those little Snorlax that just eats and sleeps all day.

"Mmm~"

"Huh? You're going to help me wash the dishes?"

Seeing the serious look in Egui Peng's eyes, Mingyou easily understood what he meant, so she smiled and said, "Alright then, be careful."

He could tell that the other person wanted to help and would be very disappointed if they were refused. Mingyou had studied some psychology in college in his previous life, so he understood these little thoughts of children.

Having received permission, Egui Peng extended a vine from under his cloak, mimicking Mingyou's earlier action, and just as he grabbed a plate, he was about to proceed to the next step.

The dish soap-stained plate was too slippery. As soon as the vine was picked up, it slipped off with a "whoosh," flew up, and then fell down with a "clatter" onto the floor, shattering into pieces.

The incident happened so suddenly that E Guipeng stood there stunned for a while before looking down at Mingyou. Then he looked up at Mingyou and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"Hmm..."

It wasn't intentional...

"It's alright, it's alright, let me do it."

Mingyou smiled helplessly, knowing she wouldn't blame it for such a thing. After telling Egui Peng not to move, she took a broom and swept away all the fragments.

However, looking at Ursaring, probably no one would guess that it is actually a legendary Pokémon, and a very strong one at that... It just looks like a pitiful little girl.

While Mingyou was washing the remaining pots and pans, Eguipeng stood to the side with its head down, like a child who had made a mistake. Only after everything was cleaned up did it raise its head slightly, as if waiting for a scolding.

"Alright, stop thinking about that, let's go to the living room."

Mingyou reached out and patted its head, then led the puzzled Egui Peng into the living room.

Then he walked to the sofa and said mysteriously, "Okay, close your eyes first."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Ergui Peng closed his eyes with curiosity. Mingyou nodded gently, took out the mask she had prepared, and said with a smile, "Ta-da~ You can open it now. This is the gift I told you about during dinner~"

"Hmm?"

Egui Peng slowly opened its eyes. When it saw the monstrous green mask in Mingyou's hand, which looked like a demon, its eyes widened. There was no fear in its eyes, but surprise and delight!

"Mmm!"

"Haha, do you like it? This is a popular mask at festivals in Beishang Township. The old lady who sold me the mask recommended the Three Treasures mask to me, but I thought it was too ugly, so I bought this one for you. The ghost mask matches you quite well, so you won't have to wear a plastic bag every day, which is very inconvenient."

With that, Mingyou handed the mask to Erguipeng and continued, "Try putting it on first~"

"Mmm~"

It's clear that Erguipeng really likes this mask. Although it knows that this mask has no power and is not the mask it lost, it is a gift that Mingyou specially gave it!

It nodded gently, and then, after a long time, put the mask on its face. The size was just right. Although it was such a scary mask, it was surprisingly suitable for it. The Masked Pokémon finally had a mask.

"Mmm~"

Ergui Pong swayed happily, then ran around Mingyou, just like a child who was overjoyed to receive a long-awaited birthday present.

Seeing its lively appearance, Mingyou was also very happy. She had been a little worried that the other party might not like it, but now she could finally relax.

"It's so cute, I'm glad you like the mask."

"Mmm~"

Erguipeng removed its mask, its round orange face filled with joy and gratitude; it had been a long time since it had been this happy.

Mingyou stood opposite it, smiling as she watched. Suddenly, she slapped her forehead, realizing a serious problem. She squatted down and asked, "Oh right, speaking of which, I don't think I've told you my name yet?"

"Hmm?"

Ergui Peng was slightly taken aback. It seemed that he really didn't know the other person's name. After all, they had only met last night... He felt a little embarrassed. After all this time, he didn't even know who the other person was.

"Ha ha."

Seeing its adorable expression, Mingyou couldn't help but laugh out loud. She then reached out and gently stroked its head, introducing herself: "My name is Mingyou. I've already inherited this manor, and my current dream... is to develop the manor well!"

"Mmm~"

Ergui Peng happily circled around him again. Finally, he knew her name: Mingyou~ It sounds so nice~

Then it stopped, seemingly wanting to tell the other its name, but after gesturing for a while, it still didn't know how to express it.

After thinking for a long time, it blushed and used a change in the tone of its voice to call out its name.

"Ummuu! (Eek!)"

"A cursed phantom...?"

Mingyou chuckled and stood up. After a moment's thought, she realized that since she had already introduced herself, it wouldn't be very friendly to call the other person "Egui Peng" directly.

"Then can I call you Ponpo from now on?"

"Mmm~"

Upon hearing the nickname "Pengpeng," Egui Peng smiled happily, indicating that she liked it very much.

Now they finally got to know each other, but it was getting late, and Egui Peng had to leave.

Although it was a rare moment of joy and a little reluctant to leave, it still had its own things to do.

"Are you leaving already?"

Mingyou understood what Erguipong meant, but if it insisted on leaving, he couldn't force it to stay; the Pokémon's own thoughts were more important.

Pokémon are not pets, but companions and friends, so they must be respected and understood!

He had originally wanted to chat more and learn more about Egui Peng, but there was nothing he could do. So he simply escorted the other person to the villa gate, smiled and waved, "Remember to come visit often."

"Mmm~"

Egui Peng put on the ghost mask, turned around, and ran happily toward the orchard.

Only after it disappeared from sight did Mingyou turn her gaze away, smile slightly, and walk into the living room. Just as she was about to clean the kitchen, a crisp sound suddenly rang in her mind.

He immediately stopped and quickly found the source: the card from the Evil Spirit. He took it out to examine it and found that although the information inside had not changed, the level had changed to lv4!

"Level 4... It seems that child has taken a liking to me, but I can't let him down. I must keep this place going!"

Mingyou revealed a determined look, put the card away, turned around, glanced one last time at the dimly lit orchard outside, and smiled again, saying, "From now on, I will officially be living here. Please take good care of me."

"Well then... goodnight~"

After saying goodnight to the Pokémon living in the manor, Meiyu slowly closed the gate, eagerly preparing to welcome the new day!

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(End of this chapter)