Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Actually, he just felt bad about not updating for so long, so he took the opportunity to film a travel vlog at the amusement park with the elves, and also to test Rotom's video shooting and editing skills.

Oh well, let it be a misunderstanding.

"So, what do you think of my terms?"

Xia Chen didn't have time to beat around the bush and asked directly.

Adrina had clearly thought it through long ago, and immediately replied, "No problem, you can decide the time and place for the meeting."

Xia Chen didn't stand on ceremony, "Then let's do it tomorrow morning. We'll meet at Oliva Elf Restaurant, is that alright?"

"Okay, see you tomorrow then."

After setting a time to meet Qi Shu, Xia Chen sat in his chair, slightly lost in thought.

He felt that he was acting strangely today. He could have simply refused that person's request, but instead he got involved in something that had nothing to do with him.

Is it just out of curiosity?

Xia Chen himself couldn't explain it clearly.

If he really wanted to get to the bottom of it, he thought of the look in Qi Shu's eyes on the battlefield. Through that look, Xia Chen saw a tired and bewildered soul.

Ha, when did I become such a saint?

Xia Chen shook his head slightly and gave a self-deprecating smile.

"Mingyi, do you think I'm being nosy?"

He suddenly asked his childhood sweetheart, who knew him best.

Mingyi, holding the Liangjilong that had fallen asleep from playing too much with Xiaoduolong, replied without hesitation, "No, I think it's fine this way. Just do what you want to do. Traveling is supposed to be relaxing. Thinking too much will only make you tired."

Xia Chen was taken aback for a moment, then smiled with relief, "I never thought I'd be the one to be ridiculed by an idiot like you."

Mingyi said, embarrassed and annoyed, "Hey, who are you calling an idiot?"

"Idiot is cursing you!"

Xia Chen deliberately fell into the trap.

"Haha, you admit it, you idiot!"

Mingyi, who had finally outsmarted Xia Chen once, clapped and celebrated joyfully, but woke up Liangjilong, who had just fallen asleep in her arms.

"Gurgle..."

A confused sound came from Liangjilong's throat, and Mingyi quickly stroked her body again to coax her to sleep.

He even looked up and mouthed the word "idiot" to Xia Chen.

Xia Chen shook his head and smiled, "What an idiot..."

…………

The following morning, in a private room at the Oliva Restaurant atop the Brewing Tower.

Xia Chen and Ming Yi sat facing the two women in silence.

Mingyi curiously observed the younger girl among them. With her smooth, black hair and delicate, beautiful features, she was undoubtedly an extremely beautiful girl.

But no one could possibly connect her with that popular streamer, Kisuke!

After taking off her wig and changing out of that strange outfit that looked both erotic and cute, Qi Shu was just an ordinary, pretty girl with a somewhat aloof demeanor.

At this moment, she looked at Xia Chen, whom she had just met yesterday, with a rather complicated expression.

Xia Chen... was looking at the last person in the room, Adrina, and the four of them miraculously completed a cycle of eye contact.

The woman smiled, realizing that Xia Chen was telling her to leave. She didn't argue and got up to leave.

"Then I'll be going now. Call me when you've finished talking, and I'll come pick up Qishu."

Before leaving, the woman in business attire and sunglasses didn't forget to say this.

Xia Chen frowned slightly. "She's a gym leader, there shouldn't be many dangers that could pose a threat to her, right?"

He even wanted to ask if you had the strength of a dojo master, but after thinking about it, he decided it wasn't necessary to make things awkward, so he didn't say anything.

Adrina didn't take it seriously and said calmly, "Trainers and idols are not the same type of profession and should not be confused."

Xia Chen had no interest in arguing with her, so he conceded, "I understand, I'll let you know."

Thank you for your understanding.

With the crisp sound of high heels, Adrina left, leaving only Xia Chenmingyi, Qi Shu, and the other two in the room, looking at each other.

After a long silence, Mingyi broke it first, chuckling, "Sister Qishu, you look so different from how you appear in the live stream! You look even more beautiful now!"

No one can resist a beautiful girl's compliments. Kisuke smiled and said softly, "You're pretty too..."

Qi Shu's real voice is melodious and ethereal, much more mature and natural than the lively, childlike voice she deliberately uses during live streams, and also much more pleasant to listen to.

Mingyi asked curiously, "By the way, I've always been curious, are those two little Magnemite monsters above your head during your live streams real or fake?"

Qi Shu smiled and said, "That thing, although it looks very real, is actually a product of high technology."

"What about the shark teeth? Those are so cute!"

"It's all fake, it's all for the sake of the persona we create in front of the camera."

Once the conversation started, it was hard to stop, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious as the two girls, who were close in age, chatted.

Chapter 252

Although Xia Chen had not met many dojo masters, he knew quite a bit about them.

Xiao Gang, Ma Xiu, and Long Yuan—none of them were casual acquaintances.

Although they come from different regions and have different side jobs, they all share a distinct common characteristic: self-confidence.

This is a temperament nurtured by the dual strength and status.

Gym Leaders are the core members of a region, second only to Champions and Elite Four members.

The dojo master is an outstanding figure among dojo masters.

Many gym leaders actually possess strength comparable to that of a Heavenly King, with Long Yuan, the gym leader of the Hidden Dragon Gym whom Xia Chen is familiar with, being a typical example.

This is the source of their confidence.

But Xia Chen did not see this kind of dazzling or restrained brilliance in Qi Shu.

Compared to her identity as a gym leader, Kiju, who looks rather young, is more like a quiet girl diligently reading in the school library.

Although it wasn't as memorable as the one shown in the live stream, Xia Chen felt that this strange tree was much more real and adorable.

"By the way, Xia Chen, what kind of video are you planning to collaborate on with Qi Shu?"

The two girls chatted for a while before Mingyi steered the conversation back on track.

"I'd like to rent a yacht for deep-sea fishing, what do you think?"

Xia Chen had clearly given this issue considerable thought.

"I've never been to sea before. Luckily, the East Padiya Sea is right next to Niangguang City. How about we go out to sea for a trip?"

Mingyi's eyes lit up; she hadn't expected Xia Chen to have this idea.

Although Zhijiang is not far from the sea, she has never been to sea before.

"That's great! There are many sea creatures I've never seen before, and maybe we'll even encounter the legendary Dolphin Warrior... What do you think, Sister Qishu?"

Qi Shu's eyes sparkled, clearly showing some interest. She nodded slightly, "I think it's a good idea... I'll go back and discuss it with Miss Adrina before I get back to you."

Xia Chen suddenly asked, "What if she refuses because it's too dangerous?"

Qi Shu's expression froze, and he was speechless for a moment.

Xia Chen smiled slightly, "If you're willing, I'll talk to her."

Qi Shu paused for a moment before nodding and replying, "Um... thank you for your trouble."

…………

As expected, Adrina opposed the idea of ​​sea fishing, and her reason was exactly what Xia Chen had anticipated: it was dangerous.

Xia Chen didn't say much to her and hung up the phone directly.

Since Adriana backed down in the first round of negotiations, her so-called bottom line will only get lower and lower thereafter.

Two minutes later, Rotom's phone rang as expected.

A sigh of resignation came from the other end of the phone. "Okay, I agree. What day should we set it for?"

Xia Chen smiled and replied, "Saturday, I happen to have some things to do these few days, so it won't affect the normal operation of your dojo."

"...knew."

Xia Chen raised his phone, smiled slightly at Qi Shu, and mouthed silently, "Done~"

A smile instantly bloomed on the girl's face.

Unlike her exaggerated, playful smile during the live stream, the girl in front of me was as radiant as the sunshine on the beach. Her curved eyebrows and eyes were nothing like the tired and bewildered look she had on the battlefield that day, not even half a year ago.

Xia Chen suddenly felt that Qi Shu's smile was also worth a "shouting team" to protect, and he had even thought of a name for it: [Screaming Team].

And he will be the first captain of the Screaming Team!

"Now that you've made up your mind, can I come and pick up Qishu now?"

Adrina's demands on the other end of the phone had already plummeted to rock bottom.

Xia Chen replied calmly, "Don't rush, we haven't had lunch yet. Let's pick her up after we finish lunch."

Adrina sounded somewhat distraught, "It's only a little past nine..."

"Pretty much. We can chat about the details of the collaboration while we're at it, since your dojo isn't open today, is it?"

"However, we originally planned to move our Saturday 'Strange Trees and Strange Tales' program to today..."

"You go yourself, that's it. My Rotom phone is out of power, I'm hanging up."

After getting rid of the annoying agent, the slightly tense atmosphere in the room finally eased.

Qi Shu asked softly, "So, shall we continue discussing the details of our collaboration?"