Chapter 310

Soon, the car arrived at Hua Wanshuang's house. Her house was a three-story villa by the river. In the yard next door, there were many flowers and plants, making it look very peaceful and tranquil.

As Gym Leader, buying such a small building would not be difficult for him. After all, once he becomes the Gym Leader, his income from participating in various programs and other activities is already quite considerable.

As for why Qiao Ran knew all this... well, it all started with that girl, Sabrina. Ever since she accidentally revealed her appearance fee, Qiao Ran realized that a thick Light Screen had already separated him from her.

"Please come in, everyone. The food at home is almost ready, and we should be able to start in a little while."

Back in her own home, Hua Wanshuang's steps gradually became lighter.

As she had described earlier, in her home, Qiao Ran and the others only saw a man wearing a shirt, with an ordinary but very clean appearance, and two children, one big and one small. The little boy seemed to be about to enter junior high school, while the little girl looked to be in the first or second grade of elementary school.

The man briefly introduced himself, and just as Hua Wanshuang had said, he was indeed just an ordinary office worker. He was very low-key, and since it was his Two-Day Weekend, he was helping out with the cooking at home.

"We usually cook together, and his cooking skills are pretty good, so just look forward to it."

Hua Wanshuang trusted her husband completely, and Qiao Ran breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed he wouldn't be eating any terrible food for lunch today.

That's great! That's great!

The two children excitedly surrounded Qiao Ran and the others as soon as they saw them. In their school, these Older Brothers and sisters were the most popular Trainer celebrities, and every update of their "Trainer Diary" attracted a lot of attention.

Now that they've finally seen the real person, they're naturally even more excited.

"They really love your account, especially that recent ' Battle Train... They're even saying they want to participate in it next time."

"Have they seen that video too?" Qiao Ran was still a little surprised. This video, which was their first sponsored video, was only uploaded a few days ago, yet they had already seen it.

The dedication to watching their videos right away is truly astonishing.

Only four words remained in Qiao Ran's mind: young and promising.

"They've watched every single one of your videos."

"Their classmates from school were also recommended by us!" Both children looked very proud.

Being with this warm family and seeing their happy smiles, Qiao Ran felt a sense of comfort and healing.

Hua Wanshuang seems to be very particular about the furnishings in her home. She has placed lush green plants and flowers in many places, especially in the sun-drenched living room, which is next to a courtyard separated by transparent floor-to-ceiling windows. In that courtyard, she keeps many of her Last Resort items.

"Hey, you guys want to see Dianxi?"

"Alright, alright, I'll show you, I'll show you."

As soon as he finished lunch, Qiao Ran was surrounded by two children. Even he himself didn't understand why he was so easily pestered by kids.

However, looking at their inquisitive eyes, Qiao Ran really couldn't refuse.

On the other side, Hua Wanshuang sat on the sofa and chatted with Lillie and the others.

Mei and Acerola

They didn't seem to think much about it, but Lillie and Mei were very interested in Hua Wanshuang's married life, especially when they saw how harmonious their life was, they were quite envious.

"If I had to say what it is... it's probably understanding and caring."

"When two people live together, there will inevitably be things that don't meet their expectations, but because I care about him, I try my best to understand. I'm afraid he feels the same way."

"As you all know, my job can be very busy at times. While others Two-Day Weekend, I still have to go to work on time, so he helps me with some chores around the house... I'm really grateful to him."

Hua Wanshuang didn't understand why these young girls were so interested in these things, but she still tried her best to answer.

Although she did find it very strange that they kept asking her about Pokémon in general.

I'm Gym Leader, not Relationship Blogger...

Hua Wanshuang could only silently complain to herself, feeling both amused and exasperated.

However, she didn't hide anything from the girls' questions. Talking about her family and marriage was a very warm and proud thing for her. No matter what happened outside, she knew that this place would always be her support.

However, this "casual chat" won't continue to go so smoothly.

Suddenly, Mei asked a question.

"Then... then... what if a man says he wants to bring happiness to someone else... is that true or false?"

Upon hearing this question, Hua Wanshuang was slightly taken aback, and even the other girls froze on the spot.

"There was a man?"

This sentence... seems to have some special meaning, doesn't it?

Mei didn't know why she suddenly asked these questions—in fact, she had been feeling somewhat lost during this time, and after seeing Hua Wanshuang's life, she probably also had the idea of seeking help from others.

Unfortunately, Hua Wanshuang knew very well that she couldn't give anyone else any advice. After so many years with her husband, the only thing she had realized was that loving couples like them were a rare breed.

Whether you're happy or not, you have to ask yourself that question.

Although Mei seemed to have high expectations for her, as someone with experience, Hua Wanshuang was ultimately not a Relationship Expert.

She was just an ordinary Gym Leader.

"Or rather... Mei, which guy have you taken a fancy to? If you tell me, I might be able to give you more detailed advice."

"Huh?... Huh?"

Seeing the interested smile on Hua Wanshuang's face, Mei realized that she might have been outmaneuvered.

Not only Hua Wanshuang, but several girls next to her were also staring at her. Apart from Lillie and Mei, who had strange smiles on their faces, Acerola was completely stunned.

Mei blushed and quickly waved her hands to explain.

"No... no, this isn't my question. I was just asking for my friend."

"Friends?" Hua Wanshuang wasn't surprised by Mei's reason, and simply nodded in understanding.

"I know, let's just consider it a friend's matter."

"No, they really are friends!"

Mei felt that the more she explained, the more confused she became. Besides, judging from Lillie and the others' expressions, they must have thought of something strange too, right?

Thinking about this, she wished she could find a place to crawl into on the spot. How did she suddenly get herself into such a dangerous situation?

"Mi... Mei, you wouldn't be...?"

Acerola cautiously asked a question from the side. Based on Mei's recent strange behavior, coupled with the question she had just asked... she came to a startling conclusion.

Could it be... that the lack of recent unusual behavior is because he's been harboring a one-sided love, unable to express it, and has thus become like this?

Mei, who always dreamed of Pokémon Master, actually...

"That person... it couldn't possibly be..."

"Like I said, it really is a matter between friends. Yes, she's from Galar. You'll see when you meet her."

Mei, completely out of her mind, started spouting nonsense. She was even prepared to use Gloria as a scapegoat if they continued to ask questions.

Anyway, they're now worlds apart, and they probably won't see each other for a while. Even if they do meet again, it's not too late to find a way to make amends then.

However, the flustered Mei clearly didn't realize that she seemed to have said something a little too much.

"Galar?" A question mark appeared above Hua Wanshuang's head.

Upon hearing this, Mei's expression froze again. "..."

"It's a region overseas. Because it's a very small city, most people haven't heard of it."

Mei quickly tried to explain, but fortunately, there was nothing particularly noteworthy about this information. After her explanation, Hua Wanshuang was more or less convinced by her.

"Turns out they're friends from abroad."

"Oh...?"

"Okay, then I'll consider him a friend from abroad."

"So it really is." Mei lay down on the sofa, exhausted. She didn't want to explain anymore. Since the company's demise was already inevitable, she might as well just give up.

On the other side, Qiao Ran, who was with two children, had no idea what was going on over there. He could only see from afar that the discussion seemed to be very lively, especially Mei, who looked very Hustle.

"Older Brother, Older Brother, can we see the other Pokémon?"

Seeing that Qiao Ran was distracted, the two children started pulling and tugging at Qiao Ran again.

"I want to see that, that huge black Pokémon!"

"Um... this place is too small, you can't see anything here. How about I show you during the Gym Battle this afternoon?"

Upon hearing their explanation, Qiao Ran knew they wanted to see Yveltal, but how could Qiao Ran possibly agree to their request? Putting aside the size of the space, simply summoning Yveltal would be no easy task.

If she finds out that I called her out just to play with the kids... wouldn't she just pound me into the ground and rub me in the dirt?

As the Avatar of Death, Yveltal and children are inherently incompatible, and she has emphasized countless times that she hates these crying, whining creatures the most.

So—silly children, the reason I don't let you see is actually to protect you.

"How about Older Brother teach you how to talk like Pokémon?"

"Okay, okay."

Both children seemed very interested, while Dianxi, Levitate nearby, couldn't help but roll her eyes at Qiao Ran. What on earth was she trying to teach these kids?

On the other side, the girls' discussion gradually deepened. Hua Wanshuang's husband finished cleaning up the dishes and originally wanted to stand by for a while and slack off, but Hua Wanshuang directly chased him to the side.

"Wait, we're talking about something very confidential, darling, you'd better not listen."

"... Okay... okay, okay." Hua Wanshuang's husband nodded in agreement and could only run to the side to find Qiao Ran, who was taking care of the child, and together they took the child away.

Several girls watching this scene couldn't help but swallow hard; it seemed that even in this Model Family... the hierarchical relationships were very clear.

"Now it's our time, let's ignore them."

Hua Wanshuang didn't care about these things. They had been married for so many years and had long since developed a tacit understanding. Rather than worrying about these matters, it would be better to resolve the relationship issues of the girls in front of them.

Even Hua Wanshuang seemed unaware that her thoughts were gradually veering off course. She had invited these young Trainer to her home intending only to discuss Pokémon -related matters, but now their conversations had absolutely nothing to do with Pokémon.

"..."

Acerola, her face full of confusion, looked left and right, still unable to figure out what had happened.

The way you all are... is really quite frightening!

After spending the afternoon at Hua Wanshuang's house, it was soon time to continue the battle.

In the morning, Mei, who had already won the challenge, took on the challenge; in the afternoon, it was Qiao Ran's turn.

Not only was Hua Wanshuang looking forward to this battle, but Qiao Ran and the others were as well. In addition to them, Hua Wanshuang's two children and husband would also be watching from the sidelines.

"Older Brother, Older Brother, we'll be watching from the sidelines too!"

"Will you guys cheer me on?" Qiao Ran asked.

"We'll cheer for Mom!" Upon hearing Qiao Ran's question, the two children exchanged a glance and answered without hesitation.

However, after they finished speaking, they added one more sentence.

"I'll cheer for my Older Brother too! Actually, Mom loves seeing herself Defeat by the Trainer the most."

Several question marks appeared above Hua Wanshuang's head, "??"

"It's not that I enjoy watching myself Defeat. As Gym Leader, my job is to guide Trainer to Defeat themselves."

Hua Wanshuang wore a bewildered expression, wondering why her two children had come to such a conclusion. Was her appearance really that strange?

As Gym Leader, she had long passed the age of Competitive. Unlike ordinary Trainer, the Gym Leader's mission in battles is not to pursue victory, but to teach Trainer and guide them to their potential. Sometimes Trainer Defeat makes Hua Wanshuang feel very happy.

At least, their progress is undeniable.

"Alright, alright, let's stop chatting now and head to the Gym together."

"The other staff at the Gym have also contacted me. It seems there are even more Trainer watching this battle than in the morning."

As Hua Wanshuang spoke, she took out her phone and opened a photo. The photo showed the Gym's Battlefield, but unlike the one circle of Trainer in the morning, there were two densely packed circles of people in the photo.

"If I had known it would be like this, I would have just treated it as Open Tournament. Maybe it would have even increased the Gym's ticket revenue..."

The Gym's ticket revenue,

It is also a very important source of revenue. After all, a Competition can drive more than just ticket sales. Some related industries will also be affected at the same time. Selling merchandise and Training Services are the most important sources of income.

Seeing that Qiao Ran was actually so popular, Hua Wanshuang did start to regret her decision.

However, these were just thoughts. As for job evaluations or Pokémon League rewards, they were merely external things to her.