At that moment, just as Ye Lan was about to be carried into the laboratory tightly bound, an elderly gentleman in formal attire and wearing a smile adjusted his bow tie and stepped forward to speak.
Though this middle-aged gentleman could not make sense of the situation at first, he recognized Professor Nishinomori, who was directing everyone at the front.
As the representative sent by the International Rental Center to invite Ye Lan, they were also loyal customers of the Professor Nishinomori family's Poké Balls.
They ordered large quantities of Poké Balls every year due to various issues. Thus, when he saw them making such a grand show of taking Ye Lan away, he understood that Ye Lan's value was immeasurable beyond merely being a chef.
As a businessman, sharp commercial instincts were naturally indispensable. That was why he spoke up to stop them.
Seeing Ye Lan's puzzled gaze, the old man gave a slight bow and introduced himself. "Hello, Mr. Ye Lan. Forgive the intrusion. I am a steward from the Global Rental Center. Because the Tropius are so fond of your food, we have come specifically to invite you to serve as a specially appointed chef at our headquarters."
"We understand that our sudden arrival has caused you inconvenience, so we have prepared a small gift and hope you will like it."
Ye Lan froze when he heard that. Global Rental Company? Specially appointed chef? Since when had this happened?
However, once he heard the words "Tropius," Ye Lan quickly understood. He shot a glare at the researchers around him, who clearly had no sense of tact, and only then did they set him down.
Taking the box offered by the man, Ye Lan merely opened it a crack and glanced inside before immediately closing it again. A