I run an orphanage in the Pokémon world.

However, Xiao Hong walked over with a smile and stood there. Xiao Huang immediately became obedient and stopped asking questions. Instead, he followed behind Xiao Hong with a pitiful expression.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Locke, for causing you trouble." Little Red said apologetically. Locke quickly waved his hand, then looked at Little Red and Little Yellow with a strange expression. To be honest, even now, Locke still found it hard to believe that they were triplets!

Indeed, the difference between people is greater than the difference between people and dogs.

"It's alright, it's alright..." Locke waved his hand. He wouldn't be so petty as to argue with a little girl. Besides, children of this age are naturally full of curiosity about everything, and they can ask the same question three or four times in a row. So Locke wasn't angry.

Teng Shu couldn't help but laugh when she saw it. Locke was really unlucky. But Xiao Huang wasn't always this curious. She was one of the more lively and active sisters. She wasn't interested in reading, but she was very interested in watching children's cartoons like "Meow Meow Cat".

I just don't know why things have turned out this way.

"Sister! Why is the Monkey King so powerful?" Little Blue, holding a comic book, ran up to Little Red and asked curiously. As she ran, her ponytail swayed, making her look very cute.

"Because that's the Monkey King." Xiao Hong gently patted Xiao Lan's head. Teng Shu's expression was somewhat subtle. Xiao Lan was looking at his drawing of Journey to the West.

Originally, Teng Shu planned to use some characters from the Pokémon world as prototypes, but considering that there were no mountain spirits or monsters in his previous life, yet others still wrote Journey to the West, Teng Shu decided to stick to the original style. Currently, Journey to the West is still being serialized.

According to Peng Lai, Teng Shu's editor, the story of Journey to the West is very interesting, and now more and more votes are being cast, making Journey to the West one of the top ten comic books in each issue of the magazine.

The top ten may not seem like many, but they are actually quite a lot. After all, a comic magazine has more than 300 pages and includes a great many comics. For a newcomer like Teng Shu to achieve a top ten ranking is already quite impressive. If he could take first place, winning the Best Newcomer Award for Comics wouldn't be a problem.

Teng Shu didn't care much about these things; what he cared about was money.

However, due to the agreement, Teng Shu is temporarily unable to receive more money. But it doesn't matter. As long as the popularity continues to rise, Teng Shu will be able to earn more money in the future.

"The Monkey King is incredibly powerful! But why did he need to go to school?" Little Huang chimed in, it seems these three sisters all love watching Journey to the West.

Teng Shu felt inexplicably embarrassed, since this matter concerned him. However, Teng Shu didn't say anything, but smiled and saw off the three sisters and two servants. When they left, Teng Shu also received something interesting from Xiao Hong.

"Dean Teng Shu, this is an elder of ours. After hearing about your situation, he specially asked me to deliver this. Please accept it." Xiao Hong said politely, and Teng Shu quickly accepted it.

It was a uniquely shaped stone with some crystals on it. Its overall shape was very distinctive and had an indescribable beauty. It looked like a work of art, so Tengshu accepted it.

Although Tengshu didn't know what it was, he knew it was someone else's good intention, and that was enough.

"It's hard to believe, are Little Red, Little Yellow, and Little Blue really triplets?" Locke stood beside Tengshu, watching the three sisters walk away, and couldn't help but ask.

"What do you think?" Teng Shu wanted to laugh when he heard this remark. He knew what Locke meant, but Xiao Hong was indeed one of the triplets. They looked almost identical. What else could they be but triplets?

Locke shook his head, feeling a mix of emotions, and then he had a renewed inspiration for writing his paper.

Watching Locke leave in a hurry, Teng Shu was somewhat amused and exasperated, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he took the strangely shaped stone back to his office, put it aside, and began to concentrate on filling out the application for Ralts.

Although it's covered by chronic disease medical insurance, you can sometimes skip the queue depending on the severity and urgency of your condition.

While Teng Shu was typing, a group of little ones gathered together once again.

Chapter 159 The Second Plenary Meeting of the Welfare Home

[The Second Plenary Meeting of the Care and Welfare Home]

Host: Casey.

Attendees: Abandoned Monkey, Dongshi Cat, Dark Raven, Child Bear, Baby Dragon.

At the second plenary meeting of the Care and Welfare Home, the host and chief representative of the welfare home, Akai, delivered an important speech and gave instructions on the work guidelines of the Care and Welfare Home for the foreseeable future. He also emphasized the importance of loving and respecting the director, Teng Shu, and offered advice and guidance to the other newly admitted residents.

At the same time, Akai pointed out that the current focus of work at the welfare home is still making money. The welfare home's finances are not healthy, and everyone needs to find ways to reduce the pressure on Director Teng Shu.

The abandoned monkey in the meeting expressed its strong agreement and said that the dark crow and the puppet bear had performed well in their respective fields of work at the welfare home. It hoped that they could continue their efforts. The abandoned monkey also said that it had some preliminary ideas on how to earn money to supplement the welfare home's income and would try them out in the future.

Both the crow and the bear said they would work hard and do their best to create a happy and peaceful life. The crow also said that it would work hard to learn how to grow tree fruits and strive to make tree fruits an important source of revenue for the orphanage as soon as possible.

Throughout the meeting, Dong Shi Miao kept saying "Me too," fully demonstrating how a qualified slacker would face such a difficult meeting situation. Meanwhile, Baby Dragon was concerned about the situation of the other Pokémon newly admitted to the orphanage and whether they should be recruited. However, at the suggestion of the host, Kai, all members of the orphanage meeting suggested that they observe the situation before making a decision.

Because of their advanced age, the entire group agreed that letting the Silly Flower and Rattata retire was the best option.

Host Akai added Slowpoke, Ralts, Charmander, and Gloom to the watch list. Once they pass the review, they can join the Welfare Home meeting and fulfill their duties as councilors.

Amidst a tense and lively atmosphere, the Second General Meeting of the Welfare Home was successfully concluded.

Teng Shu: "What? Aren't I a member of the orphanage? Is it reasonable that I wasn't included in the plenary meeting?"

However, Teng Shu was unaware that the little guys in his orphanage were causing trouble. He had just finished dealing with Ralts's chronic illness application and was stretching by the window.

"When the weather gets cold, people tend to get sleepy and can't get up." Teng Shu yawned, then looked out the window at the orphanage. The orphanage looked peaceful and there was nothing unusual about it.

Although the weather at the orphanage wasn't very cold, Teng Shu still felt sleepy. When she got up this morning, she almost couldn't get out of bed and was nearly trapped in her warm bed by the blankets.

Teng Shu used to have a habit of taking a nap at noon. However, he couldn't nap for too long, as it would make him feel tired in the afternoon. He was always trying to find the right balance. But since Teng Shu came into this world, he has never taken a nap again.

No time.

Tengshu has a lot to do every day, all sorts of things, so even at noon, Tengshu often can't rest, and naturally, he can't take a nap.

After finishing with Ralts, Tengshu went to check on Caterpie. When he found Caterpie, he discovered that it had already evolved into Metapod, which was lying motionless on a branch.

"Although I knew that most Bug-type Pokémon grow at an amazing speed, I didn't expect it to be this amazing?" Teng Shu looked at the Metapod in front of him with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The green caterpillar was almost dead, nearly turning into an ice sculpture, but it recovered so quickly, which really surprised Tengshu.

Looking at Metapod and feeling the gratitude emanating from it, Teng Shu smiled. However, since Caterpie had evolved into Metapod, Teng Shu planned to submit Caterpie's information to the League's adoption area later.

The number of people willing to adopt Caterpie and Butterfly differs greatly. However, no matter what, Tengshu will check the matching value. If the matching value is not high enough, Tengshu would rather let Butterfly return to the wild.

Tengshu himself knew that some abandoned Pokémon were unwilling to continue living with humans; they longed for a free life. Only if such Pokémon were deemed unsuitable for adoption by the League after observation would they be released back into the wild.

After looking at the armored pupa, Teng Shu went to check on the other little ones who had recently joined the orphanage.

Slowpoke was standing by the lake, lost in thought, its tail drooping naturally into the water, swaying irregularly, while Magikarp was playing a game with Slowpoke's tail.

Well, the fact that Magikarp can play with Slowpoke means it's a bit silly too.

Tengshu thought that maybe next time he could put some Shellder in the lake, which might stimulate Slowpoke to evolve. He had heard that Pokémon's lifespan would be extended after they evolved.

Ralts....

When Tengshu found Ralts, Ralts was playing a strange game with Charmander. Tengshu didn't know what the game was, but Charmander and Ralts seemed to be enjoying it, so Tengshu didn't say anything more.

Ralts and Charmander seem to have a very good relationship. I wonder what these two little guys have been through to become such good friends.

Then the vine found the stinky flower.

Chou Chou Hua was hiding in the corner of the orphanage, fast asleep. However, Teng Shu could see clearly that Chou Chou Hua had only started pretending to be asleep after noticing that he had come over, and there was a hint of aloofness about him.

It is distancing itself from the vine and doesn't want to get close to it.

Looking at Gloom, Teng Shu knew that Gloom had been adopted and returned countless times, which was why it had become like this. This was a psychological problem, and it seemed that Locke would have to take action.

Teng Shu didn't say anything, but left directly.

Although he has a Heart of Eternity, it cannot make a Pokémon trust you unconditionally. It can only reduce the Pokémon's wariness and make it easier for them to approach you.

If you want to use the Heart of Tokiwa to wreak havoc and declare victory, then you should be prepared to be cut short and turned into a clown in the next chapter.

After the vine tree left, the stinky flower opened its eyes and squatted alone in the corner, staring blankly at the white wall.

The stinky flower looked at the white wall in front of it, its eyes a little moist. It opened its squinted eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

Moments later, countless pollen burst forth, and an extremely strong stench spread.

Pollen filled the air, seemingly obscuring everything.

Chapter 160, Journey to the West (single volume), the old people in front of the office.

"Teacher Teng Shu, your work achieved a commendable third place in the latest reader survey." Teng Shu sat in a coffee shop in Changqing City, looking at the girl in front of him, and smiled politely.

Teng Shu was busy with his daily work at the welfare home when he received a call from his editor, Peng Lai, who asked him to meet at a coffee shop.

"What kind of benefits are there?" Teng Shu asked directly. He didn't have any lofty hobbies; direct economic benefits were what satisfied him the most.

Penglai was taken aback by the question, then smiled. It seemed that Teacher Tengshu was a straightforward person. That was good, as it saved him from having to beat around the bush. Penglai himself didn't like to talk in circles.

"Of course, Mr. Tengshu, your royalties will increase. If you can get first place and stay there for a while, you'll also be eligible to adapt your work into an anime." Penglai said with a smile. Tengshu nodded; it was indeed pretty much what he knew.

After all, Kanto Manga is very well-known in the Kanto region, and there are many submissions. So, if you want to stand out in this field, a good result is essential. Only the first place winner is qualified to adapt anime into manga, and adaptation often means a generous reward, which may even allow an ordinary person to transcend social class.

"But Editor Penglai, you called me here for something else, right?" Teng Shu looked at Penglai and couldn't help but ask.

He didn't think this matter was worth his editor making a special trip for him, and for some reason, he had a strange feeling about the Penglai editor in front of him. It was hard to describe, but it just felt very strange. However, Teng Shu didn't think too much about it, thinking it might just be his imagination.

"Yes, that's right. Mr. Teng Shu, your Journey to the West work has caught the attention of our magazine's editor-in-chief. He finds it very interesting and wants to ask if you have any plans to publish it as a collection?" Peng Lai asked politely. Teng Shu paused for a moment upon hearing this, understanding what Peng Lai meant.

Publishing a collection means releasing a standalone volume of Journey to the West, including previously published content. Of course, to meet the number of chapters required for a standalone volume, the comic artist is also required to write a few more chapters. However, there are advantages, such as increasing brand awareness.

So Teng Shu agreed without hesitation. He had no reason to disagree. For him, it was something that could be resolved in a short time, and he could also get some royalties to improve the lives of the orphanage.

After discussing the matter with Penglai, Tengshu signed a contract, which would allow him to receive a higher monthly royalty rate.

"Alright, Mr. Tengshu, then I won't bother you any longer." Penglai stood up politely, and Tengshu also politely said goodbye to Penglai before leaving the coffee shop.

"Since I'm in Changqing City today, I might as well..." Teng Shu thought for a moment. Apart from buying groceries and ingredients for errands, he rarely came to Changqing City. This time, he planned to take care of other things here as well.

For example, the alliance had promised him payment for the timber, but Teng Shu hadn't received it yet. He planned to go to the alliance office to inquire about it.

As for the reward for these timbers, Tengshu has already figured out how to use them. He plans to use them to improve the environment of Viridian Forest by planting more fruit trees, which will not have a significant impact on the ecosystem and can also be considered a way of giving back to the wild Pokémon that collected the timber.

When Teng Shu arrived at the entrance of the Alliance's office, he saw a group of elderly people sitting at the door, crying and shouting. Some of the elderly were banging gongs and drums, which left Teng Shu stunned.

"Oh my god! An elderly person has been scammed, and nobody cares! The Alliance is doing nothing!" An old woman wailed, holding a megaphone and shouting. A group of Officer Jennys were patiently trying to persuade her, but no one was willing to get up, and there were many onlookers.

“The unscrupulous Rockefeller Company! They’ve swindled over 3 billion from the elderly! We can’t go on living! We really can’t go on living! The Alliance doesn’t care! They don’t care if we live or die!” Another old man was also wailing, and the people around him were talking about it.

"Hey, isn't Rockefeller Corporation the same company that sold health products and ran a fund?"

"Yes, I heard that company offers a return rate as high as 50%, and if you invest 100,000, you can get 50,000 back in the first month."

“My cousin bought 100,000 yuan worth of goods, and they actually paid for it. Then she mortgaged all her property and cars to buy it, and now she has lost everything and is about to jump off a building.”

People were buzzing with discussion. Teng Shu frowned slightly, never expecting such a thing to happen in the Pokémon world. This was truly...

"I never imagined there were scams in this world, and so many people falling for them." Teng Shu looked at the elderly people crying and wailing in front of him, and shook his head helplessly. There was nothing he could do about it.

Fraud has existed since ancient times, but the methods of fraud are varied and bizarre. Moreover, Teng Shu's past experience has taught him that only a very small number of those who are deceived can be persuaded to change their minds. Most people, especially the elderly, are particularly stubborn. Once they have made up their minds, nothing you say will change them.

Even calling the police won't change anything; they simply won't listen. They might even think you're ignorant and that you're hindering their profits, and then they'll mock you. Only when you can't get your money back will you realize your mistake, but by then it'll be too late.

Regret is not always useful.

Even if a report is submitted to Officer Jenny, it would be extremely difficult for her to handle such a company. These people launder money very quickly, and it would be impossible to recover it now unless one is exceptionally lucky.

The Pokémon League has also been publicizing these things, but even with daily and yearly publicity, those who are destined to be fooled will still fall for it.

The vines walked around it from the side.

Although these elderly people were blocking the way, the alliance cleared a path so that people could use it to get things done.

"Teng Shu, are you here on business?" Teng Shu saw an acquaintance, Jun Shaguang, who was on guard at the entrance of the office. She greeted him when she saw him.

"Hmm." Teng Shu nodded. Now was not the time to talk; these people were making too much noise, banging gongs and drums, it was too noisy.

Chapter 161 Anti-fraud in the Pokémon World

"You've come at a really bad time. Everyone in the office is very busy right now." Jun Shaguang said with a hint of helplessness in her eyes when she heard Teng Shu's question. Teng Shu glanced at the old people who were still banging drums and gongs. He could hear the noise outside even from inside the office hall, which was quite absurd.

"What's going on?" Although he had already learned some inside information from outsiders, Teng Shu still asked, since Officer Jenny had a more comprehensive understanding.

Upon hearing Teng Shu's question, a look of helplessness appeared on Jun Sha Guang's face.

“Initially, we discovered a fraud gang in Changqing City, but they were elusive and had a strong sense of counter-surveillance, so we couldn’t find them. We could only post notices based on clues to warn citizens not to be deceived and to stay away from illegal fundraising,” Jun Shaguang said. Teng Shu nodded; he had also heard this warning when he made the call earlier.

Anti-fraud tips.

"But who knew that three days ago, this company ran away with the money, and all these people came knocking on our door. After we called the police, they still think it's the alliance's responsibility and are demanding compensation for their losses." Officer Jenny shrugged helplessly, and Teng Shu's lips twitched when he heard this.

Is this possible?

They ignored the slogans and were fooled, and then turned around and demanded compensation from the league. It just goes to show how strange the world is.

"Then the alliance can't possibly offer compensation, right?" Teng Shu asked, but although it was a question, Teng Shu's tone was very certain. He felt that unless the alliance had something wrong with its head, it was impossible for them to offer compensation.

Once a precedent is set, those fools will be even more confident in falling for it in the future, since even if they are fools, the alliance will always be there to back them up.

"Of course they won't compensate us, how could they? Our team does anti-fraud campaigns every day, and these people don't even want to listen. Now that they've been scammed, they suddenly remember to contact the Alliance." Officer Jenny crossed her arms and looked outside. Needless to say, the Alliance would never compensate them.

Teng Shu shook his head. "There's always a reason why someone is pitiful." This saying may not always apply, but it does hold some truth sometimes.

"By the way, the alliance recently discovered a new scam. Take this slogan back and put it outside the door to promote it." Officer Jenny seemed to remember something and said this to Teng Shu, handing him a rolled-up poster.

Teng Shu opened it and took a look.

Beware of jade gambling scams; don't fall for them.