Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 72 I always feel like we're a family

Hearing about the mist and the blood moon, Mingyou's expression gradually became serious. It all made sense. Was Sabrina's foresight really that strong?

Without a doubt, it was definitely when I went to help Ponpo get the mask back that I encountered danger. And what exactly was that danger? It was definitely that monster!

The prophecy seems to be recent; could it be avoided if we don't go? Could we rewrite the future? Probably not so easy. We can't just leave the mask with the monster forever...

Seeing his expression, Xiao Zhao asked with some concern, "What's wrong?"

"Um...because..."

Mingyou recounted Naz's prophecy to her. After listening, Xiaozhao's worry disappeared, and she smiled, saying, "I thought it was something serious. If you're worried, I can go with you."

"Forget it..."

Mingyou waved his hand, not wanting Xiaozhao to get into danger with him: "I don't need you to worry about me, just take care of yourself."

"What you're saying... people who don't know better would think you're my elder. I heard you're only 15, and I'm already 16."

"Is that the main point?"

Mingyou was speechless. She felt that although the child had high emotional intelligence, he was a bit naive in terms of personality. However, she did not expect that the other party was actually older than her. With only a year's difference, she would become the younger brother.

Putting that topic aside for the moment, Xiao Zhao couldn't help but ask curiously, "By the way, what were you doing going to such a dangerous place as the Eternal Forest?"

"For Ponpo."

"Um?"

Xiao Zhao subconsciously looked into the distance and saw that the group chasing and playing had expanded at some point, with Snorlax and Greedy Squirrel joining in.

At this moment, Mingyou continued, "Ponpon's most important mask was stolen by that monster. I have to help it get it back, so I have to go!"

"I see...but..."

"Okay, I don't need your help. I can handle this myself."

Before Xiaozhao could finish speaking, Mingyou already knew what she wanted to say, which made Xiaozhao give up her plan to help. After all, if the other party dared to be so confident, she must have some certainty, so all she had to do was try her best.

Guh~~~

As the conversation reached this point, a strange voice suddenly interrupted the topic. Xiao Zhao, her face slightly flushed, touched her stomach and said with an embarrassed expression, "Haha, I haven't eaten at all..."

"That's true..."

Mingyou realized that lunchtime was almost over, and she had been delayed for so long.

He then stood up and walked towards the kitchen, with Xiao Zhao following closely behind: "The rice I fried earlier has gone cold, so let's just heat it up before eating."

"This is the only way; we can't waste it."

Mingyou came to the stove and looked at the fried rice in the pot, which had cooled down but still smelled slightly fragrant.

Out of curiosity, he decided to try a bite. Although the cold rice had a strange texture, it tasted really good. It was a different flavor from the fried rice he made. Then he turned around with a surprised look on his face.

"Your cooking skills are pretty good."

"It's just so-so, the main thing is that it's edible. Let me help out and see what other dishes need to be made."

"no problem."

Mingyou didn't refuse, and the two of them could work more easily. So they started tinkering in the kitchen. As the aroma wafted out, Ponpo and the others, who were playing in the living room, came to the kitchen door to peek out.

"Mmm~"

It smells so good! It's a different kind of fragrance!

Because Ponpo eats Mingyou's cooking every day, she is already very familiar with those flavors, so she can quickly distinguish them when there are other aromas.

Watching the two working together at the stove, it was already looking forward to what kind of dish they would make...

A moment later, a sumptuous lunch was finally prepared and served on the dining table in the living room. Ponpo helped serve the dishes and then couldn't wait to sit down at the table with Latias and the others.

"Mmm~"

"It's ready to eat."

Mingyou sat in her seat, while Xiaozhao sat opposite her, holding Zoroya, a considerable distance away.

After asking around and confirming that it was okay, Xiao Zhao placed Zorua on the table.

Looking at the giblets also sitting at the table eating steamed buns, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Do you eat at the dining table every day?"

"Otherwise what?"

"It's great. I like this atmosphere. Pokémon eat the same food as us, instead of those dry Pokémon foods that are hard to swallow."

Xiao Zhao complained, completely unaware that Ming You was secretly watching her.

By this time, as they had gradually become more familiar with each other, Ponpon, who was no longer wearing a mask, picked up a plate of stir-fried bean sprouts and put it in her mouth.

Noticing this, Xiao Zhao quickly asked, "How is it? I made these bean sprouts. I didn't know how to process these special vegetables, so I asked Mingyou."

"Mmm~"

Ponpo nodded. It was delicious, and tasted completely different from what Mingyou made.

"Mmm, I'm glad you like it."

Seeing that it liked it, Xiao Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. Only then did she finally notice Ming You, who was secretly watching her: "Is there something on my face?"

"no……"

Mingyou shook her head, then looked at Ponpon and the others who were eating. Although it was the same every day, today seemed a little different.

After a moment of contemplation, he scratched his head and said jokingly, "It feels like we're a family eating together like this."

"Huh?"

Xiao Zhao was slightly taken aback, and her hand holding the chopsticks involuntarily froze in mid-air. Even she seemed to be a little slow to react at this moment.

After realizing what she had just said, Mingyou quickly waved her hand and laughed awkwardly, "I was just expressing my feelings, it was just a simple expression, I didn't mean anything else, please don't overthink it."

As he said this, he couldn't help but think to himself, "What am I even saying...?"

"Haha, really? Actually, I think it's quite similar, everyone sitting together."

Xiao Zhao smiled and came to her senses. She continued what he had just said, giving Mingyou a way out. But it was impossible for her not to mind, after all, she was not a child.

However, she didn't continue the topic, giving everyone a way out. The atmosphere of the lunch wasn't affected at all, and everyone happily ended the lunch together. Xiao Zhao then said goodbye and left.

She helped clear away the dishes and clean the kitchen, then carried the somewhat reluctant Soroya to the front of the villa.

"Are you leaving already?"

Mingyou asked softly.

"Yes, there's still work to do. I need to go and work with the students in Alola."

Xiao Zhao nodded in response, but just then, the horned deer suddenly appeared beside her, offering to take her there so she wouldn't have to walk such a long way.

"Well... thank you for your help~"

After thanking her, Xiao Zhao skillfully mounted the horned deer. Although it was her first time riding it, she felt as if she had ridden it many times before.

"Yo yo~"

The horned deer was ready to depart. Mingyou waved to Xiaozhao and called out, "Bring Zoroya over to play again sometime!"

"I will."

"Woo~"

Soloar looked at Ponpo and the others, waving its little paws reluctantly. It felt that this place was quite fun, with so many playmates willing to play with it.

"Mmm~"

Ponpo waved to them, feeling reluctant to part, but mostly happy, because besides Mingyou, she had met another person who didn't dislike her.

Watching the horned deer leave with Xiao Zhao and the others, Mingyou smiled and breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Pengpeng, who was happily swaying beside him, he reached out and patted her head, laughing, "One day, no one will be afraid of or hate you anymore. Everyone will like you~"

"Mmm~"

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(End of this chapter)