I run an orphanage in the Pokémon world.

"Locke, you seem very busy today." Teng Shu glanced at Locke while cooking. This guy had been observing these special children with great interest ever since they arrived, though it was unclear what he was observing.

"After all, there aren't many Pokémon in the orphanage that need psychological treatment right now. I had nothing better to do, so I observed these little guys to see if there was anything I needed to pay attention to. Early detection and early treatment are always good," Locke said calmly, while Teng Shu's lips twitched.

Is this considered an occupational hazard?

"So, what did you observe?" Teng Shu scooped a small spoonful into the bowl, held the bowl, and tasted it. The taste was not bad, with a smooth texture, and Teng Shu was quite satisfied.

“Hmm... Most children have some mild psychological issues, but that’s normal. At their age, they are naturally most concerned about everything around them.” Locke narrowed his eyes.

People with disabilities, or those with certain defects, are most prone to psychological problems, a fact Locke himself was well aware of.

After all, one's own differences and the strange looks from those around them can exacerbate such psychological problems.

"...There's not much we can do about it." Teng Shu sighed. The problem of disability was difficult to solve even in his previous life, and it's the same in the Pokémon world.

Take a day off

My friend went to the hospital, so I asked to take a day off to visit him.

Chapter 188 Allergies and the Strange Stinky Flower

The curry rice was ready quickly, and Teng Shu rang the bell. Soon the cafeteria became much livelier.

"Luckily, this cafeteria is big, otherwise we really might not be able to support so many people eating here." Teng Shu looked at the bustling cafeteria in front of him with a smile on his face.

When Teng Shu first took over this welfare home, he noticed that the canteen was quite large. Although it wasn't quite the size of a university, it wasn't too small either.

Every time Teng Shu ate with the little ones from his orphanage, he felt very lonely. The little ones would gather together, and Teng Shu would only go over to wipe the tables when it was time to clean.

But now that these children from special needs schools have arrived, the welfare home has become much more lively.

"Dean, your curry is delicious!" Locke sat opposite Teng Shu, looking at him with some surprise. Teng Shu smiled smugly upon hearing this.

That's natural. His favorite cooking methods are braised and curry. Braised is somewhat like curry, but not exactly the same. It has a richer flavor. As for curry, as long as you don't hate curry, you can usually eat a lot of rice with it.

"Dean Teng Shu, um, do you have any other food?" The head of the teaching department walked over and looked at Teng Shu apologetically. Teng Shu was taken aback when he heard this.

"No, there isn't one, but if it's going to be done, it can be done very quickly. What's wrong?" Teng Shu asked the head of the teaching department, and the head of the teaching department quickly explained after hearing Teng Shu's question.

Teng Shu then learned that the child named Youyang was actually allergic to curry.

These days, there are all sorts of bizarre reasons for allergies in the world, but Tengshu didn't take it to heart.

Teng Shu once met a classmate who was allergic to garlic. Not just garlic, but any dish cooked with garlic would trigger an allergic reaction. So every time that classmate ate out, he would remind the restaurant owner not to use garlic.

One time, when that classmate went to eat, the restaurant didn't use garlic directly, but they still added some garlic oil. After taking a few bites, the classmate's face turned as red as Guan Yu's, and he had difficulty breathing and had to be taken to the hospital.

Therefore, Teng Shu clearly understands that allergies are not being fussy or picky about food, but a disease that is closely related to life.

"Okay, then I'll make something else." Teng Shu wiped his hands and went to the kitchen.

However, there wasn't enough time to remake the dish, so Tengshu simply used the remaining beef and rice to make a beef and sauerkraut fried rice for Youyang before handing it over.

In the past, Teng Shu also glanced at the boy named Youyang. He had some impression of the boy because his hair color was quite peculiar; it was a bright yellow, which was very eye-catching.

"Thank you." Youyang gestured, which Tengshu didn't understand, but looking at Youyang's expression, he felt that she was expressing gratitude, so he nodded and went back to eating his curry rice.

After the meal, the children took over the task of washing the dishes. According to the school, this was to train the children's housework skills. Of course, these tasks were done by the children who could see the children.

Teng Shu stood smiling to the side, watching the children wash the dishes and helping them put the bowls and chopsticks into the sterilizer.

"Uncle Tengshu!" Just as Tengshu finished washing the dishes and was about to go back to continue studying for his driving test, Xiaozhi ran excitedly into the kitchen and called out.

"What's wrong, Ash?" Teng Shu looked at Ash with some confusion. Ash had been busy playing with Pokémon these past few days. It was clear that he really loved Pokémon. Every day he would wake up and spend time with the little guys at the orphanage.

As things continue like this, Tengshu is even wondering if Ash will simply adopt a Pokémon from him when he goes on his future travels. Believe it or not, that's actually a possibility.

"Uncle Tengshu, come with me quickly, I've discovered a problem!" Xiaozhi hurriedly grabbed Tengshu. Although Tengshu was a little puzzled, he still followed Xiaozhi out of the cafeteria.

In the cafeteria, Youyang watched Tengshu and Xiaozhi's figures with curiosity, and after thinking for a moment, she followed them.

Tengshu followed Xiaozhi all the way to the back of the orphanage, and then Tengshu saw Gloom, but Gloom looked a little strange at this moment.

At this moment, the flowers on the flower's head look a bit wilted, and the flower itself looks somewhat listless.

“Before, when I came to play with Gloom, Gloom would use its pollen to keep me away, but now…” Ash moved closer, but Gloom didn’t react at all and just sat there.

Teng Shu frowned slightly.

He could sense that Gloom was annoyed with Ash, but Gloom didn't make any move. Could it be that it had accepted Ash? But this emotion didn't seem like it.

Furthermore, Ash and Gloom have only known each other for a short time, so Gloom probably won't accept Ash as a humanoid succubus from the Pokémon world so quickly.

【Stink Flower】

Grass/Poison type Pokémon

[Hunger, malnutrition]

[Due to prolonged fasting, relying solely on photosynthesis led to malnutrition.]

Teng Shu's lips twitched. He had just glanced at the Gloom Flower's condition and knew what was wrong with it. However, what Teng Shu didn't expect was that the Gloom Flower was malnourished, which really caught Teng Shu off guard.

For Gloom and Bellsprout, the two Grass-type Pokémon, Tengshu also prepares special Grass-type Pokémon food and nutrient solution for them. After all, although Grass-type Pokémon can survive through photosynthesis, according to the League's research, Grass-type Pokémon have a special diet to help them grow healthily.

As someone who runs an orphanage, Teng Shu naturally pays attention to this aspect. Every time he cooks, he prepares special nutrient solutions or food for the Mouth-Dazed Flower and the Stinky Flower.

However, because of Gloom's talent, Tengshu always takes Gloom's portion outside so that Gloom can eat it outside.

Then every time they collected the food, the plates or bags were empty, so Tengshu assumed that the stinky flower had already eaten it and didn't pay much attention.

As it turns out, this guy has now developed malnutrition.

"Chucky Flower, you didn't drink the nutrient solution I prepared for you, did you?" Teng Shu pinched his brow. Chucky Flower remained silent and refused to speak.

Teng Shu was a little troubled; this stinky flower really was quite stubborn.

Chapter 189 Three Powders Appear Simultaneously!

For some reason, Teng Shu thought of the Shiny Gyarados from before. The other party was violent and uncooperative. Even though Teng Shu had Eternal Heart, the other party only hesitated for a moment when attacking.

The current situation with Gloom is similar. Although Fujiki has the heart of Tokiwa, when facing him, Gloom will at most not attack, but it will not actively cooperate or comply with Fujiki's requests.

This also made Tengshu realize that the Heart of Everlasting is not invincible. Although this ability is very strong, it also has its limitations. However, for Tengshu, this is enough.

Teng Shu sighed. He had to go back to get the nutrient solution. Although the Stinky Flower wouldn't die from malnutrition, it would have a bad effect on its health in the long run.

Moreover, it is winter now, and winter is a rather cruel and difficult season for most living things.

For elderly humans, the cold winter weather can easily trigger illnesses, and the same is true for Pokémon. Some older Pokémon will quietly pass away in the winter, and the cruelty of nature is still shocking in this world.

As soon as Teng Shu turned his head, he saw You Yang, who was curiously looking at Chou Chou Hua from behind.

"Youyang? This is a stinky flower, but it sprays pollen all over its body when it gets excited, so be careful when you get close to it." Teng Shu said to Youyang with a smile. He had heard from the head teacher that Youyang was just unable to speak, but its hearing and vision were fine, and it could understand what it said.

So Tengshu just started talking.

Youyang nodded, looking at the stinky flower with longing in her eyes. Tengshu smiled and left first to get the nutrient solution.

After Tengshu left, Youyang finally couldn't suppress his love for Pokémon and went over to stand behind Xiaozhi, curiously looking at Gloom.

"Huh? Hello." Xiao Zhi only then noticed that there was someone standing behind him. He was startled, but quickly recovered and greeted Youyang with a silly grin. However, when he noticed Youyang's special clothes, his expression became a little unnatural. He tried to gesture in a panic, but he found that he didn't know sign language at all.

Yu Yang looked at Xiao Zhi; he was actually very...

He didn't know whether to call it hatred or jealousy, but Yu Yang didn't like normal kids like Xiao Zhi. Sometimes he would wonder why he was the one born with a disability, and not someone else. Whenever he thought about this, Yu Yang's malice would spread uncontrollably.

Let him disgust himself.

Youyang still remembers what her mother once said: "Suffering should not be blamed on others."

【Hello】Youyang gestured, but Xiaozhi couldn't understand. However, he still hurriedly apologized while gesturing. Seeing Xiaozhi's flustered state, Youyang's lips curled up slightly, and his mood improved considerably.

Youyang waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, and Xiaozhi understood the universal hand gesture, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

"Hello, I'm Ash! My dream is to become a Pokémon Master!" Ash happily extended his hand. Yu Yang was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then extended his hand to shake Ash's hand and made a gesture, but Ash still didn't understand it and just smiled happily.

Yu Yang looked at Gloom curiously. He knew about this Pokémon. When he got closer, he could indeed smell a stench. Although it was very smelly, it was still tolerable for now.

Yu Yang was a little excited and wanted to reach out and touch the Gloom. Xiao Zhi was still thinking about what Yu Yang's gesture meant, so he didn't notice. This oversight caused a problem.

"Watch out!" When Ash saw Yuuyo reach out, his face turned green. He shouted and tried to pounce on Yuuyo, but it was too late. Yuuyo's hand, which was too close, caused Gloom to react.

When Tengshu brought over the nutrient solution, he first smelled an extremely strong stench. Tengshu subconsciously covered his nose. The smell was like being squatting next to dead people and rotting animals, suffocating him.

"This is..." Teng Shu had a bad feeling, but he still went straight in and saw the flustered Gloom, as well as Ash and Yu Yang lying on the ground convulsing.

"Good heavens, I was only gone for a short while, what happened?" Teng Shu was a little helpless, but he also knew the importance of the matter. Soon, Teng Shu ran to You Yang and Xiao Zhi's side, first poured the nutrient solution on the Gloom, and then left with Xiao Zhi and You Yang.

Tengshu could tell at a glance that Youyang and Xiaozhi had been hit by the paralysis powder and were even poisoned, and were even a little drowsy. This made Tengshu sigh, Gloom's talent was really strong, excessively strong.

If word gets out, even someone like Giovanni might become very interested in Gloom.

Although this talent is somewhat troublesome, there will always be enough skilled trainers to figure out how to cultivate Gloom.

"Huh? Dean, what are you doing..." Locke was a little surprised as he watched Teng Shu carry two people into the infirmary. Before, Teng Shu always carried Pokémon in.

"Ash and Yuuyo were knocked out by Gloom's pollen," Tengshu said simply, then took out the medicine he had prepared beforehand.

Antidotes and detoxifiers are very common and inexpensive medicines that can be used by both Pokémon and humans. The only problem is that if the toxin is complex, the effect will be greatly reduced.

Some special toxins are even ineffective with general detoxification methods and require hospital treatment. Teng Shu thought this was quite normal, given the sheer number of poisons, but the types of toxins are all different.

Snake venom and mushroom toxins are clearly different; antidotes can only suppress most of the toxic reactions.

Fortunately, although Gloom is exceptionally gifted, the toxin is still within the normal range. After using the medicine, Ash and Yuya regained consciousness.

"What just happened?" Teng Shu asked irritably. Although the Stinky Flower didn't like humans very much, it was still very cooperative at the moment and wouldn't hurt people on its own initiative.

Youyang made an apologetic gesture, while the director of the teaching affairs office, who had rushed over, looked rather displeased.

This was an event organized by the alliance. Although it's good that Youyang didn't get into trouble, he was too reckless. If Dean Tengshu reports it, they will be punished.

"Be more careful next time. The situation with the Stinky Flower is a bit special." Teng Shu noticed You Yang's emotions and spoke gently, soothing You Yang's fearful heart.

For Tengshu, as long as Youyang and Xiaozhi are alright, everything is fine.

Chapter 190 Formidable Rival?

curious.

A strong sense of curiosity lingered in Youyang's heart, making him feel as if several ants were crawling inside him, or like a sudden intense itch that made him want to scratch while he was sleeping.

As a child who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Trainer, Youyang knows that he cannot speak and has fallen far behind those normal trainers, so he puts in more effort. When others get up at seven o'clock, he gets up at six o'clock; when others go to bed at ten o'clock at night, he goes to bed at midnight.

Through years of study, Youyang has learned a lot, including about the stinky flower.

Gloom is a special Pokémon. Although it has the classic Grass and Poison type, not many people are willing to raise it because of its strong stench. Even if they do, most people are looking for Vileplume, Gloom's ultimate evolution.

However, Youyang had never seen in any book that a stinky flower could instantly produce three powders at the same time, accompanied by an extremely strong stench. This was simply unheard of!

So Youyang was very curious and excited. He was eager to know why that stinky flower was so different from others.

"Youyang, are you alright?" Xiaozhi's concerned voice rang out. Youyang turned his head and glanced at Xiaozhi. Xiaozhi's eyes were full of concern, which made Youyang feel a little uncomfortable.

He tried to communicate with others, but all he saw in their eyes was pity and ridicule. It's rare to see someone with such pure eyes as Xiaozhi.

However, Youyang waved his hand to indicate that he was fine. He shook his hand and found that it was indeed flexible again. Then he excitedly tried to climb out of bed. He still wanted to see that magical stinky flower!

"Youyang!" However, the head of the teaching department standing in front ruined Youyang's idea. Youyang pouted, but still stood obediently and listened to the head of the teaching department's admonition.

Xiao Zhi, who was standing to the side, originally thought that it was none of his business, but unexpectedly, the head teacher probably got carried away with scolding and started scolding Xiao Zhi as well, leaving Xiao Zhi completely bewildered.

After the training was over, Xiao Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He never expected that the teachers at the special school could be so terrifying when they disciplined people. For a moment, Xiao Zhi felt as if he was seeing his own mother.

When Ash makes a mistake, Hanako scolds him in the same way, making Ash feel dizzy and confused. But in order not to anger his mother, he has to pretend to listen carefully, which is very uncomfortable.

Youyang made apologetic gestures, then seemed to remember that Xiaozhi couldn't understand, so he took out an old, worn-out cell phone from his pocket, tapped it, and showed it to Xiaozhi.

"I'm sorry..." Ash saw the words above.

"It's okay, Youyang. It's my fault for not reminding you back then," Xiaozhi said with a smile, which surprised Youyang. He really didn't expect Xiaozhi to say that, and he was touched.

If Tengshu knew, he would only say that this was Ash's basic routine, and that Ash was just that kind of unique person.

"Hello, my name is Youyang." Youyang smiled at Xiaozhi. He rarely made friends. His life motto was that one only needed three or four close friends in a lifetime.

He has one best friend, and now he thinks Ash might be the second.

"My name is Xiaozhi!" Xiaozhi immediately understood what Youyang meant. He smiled and shook Youyang's hand, his eyes filled with enthusiasm.