"I'll transfer the money directly to you, so you won't have to come collect the rent in person," Shu Tong said helplessly.
"You think transferring it directly means everything's fine? I can't even keep track of how many transfers I received today. I already told you, collecting rent is exhausting. Please don't increase my workload. So this landlord has decided to let you use the place for ten years. One Hondew Berry will count as one year's rent. Anyway, my dad has already transferred all the properties in this area into my name. If being a Trainer doesn't work out for me, I'll just have to come back and reluctantly inherit the family business," Qian Kaile said.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony. Give me the keys—I still need to buy some daily necessities," Shu Tong said. This guy clearly didn't care about such a small amount of money.
Qian Kaile handed the entire set of keys to Shu Tong.
"Keep an eye on those Professional Trainers from the Pokémon Club lately. Now that the Hondew Berries are gone, they'll definitely suspect us," Shu Tong reminded him.
"They've already eaten them, so what can they do? Even if they suspect us, they have no evidence, so what the hell can they say? Besides, what they were doing wasn't exactly honorable either," Qian Kaile said, looking completely unconcerned.
"I know they won't do anything openly. I'm just worried they might resort to underhanded tricks behind our backs," Shu Tong said.
"They're Professional Trainers, at least. Surely they wouldn't go that far?" Qian Kaile said.
"Just be more careful. It's always better to be cautious," Shu Tong reminded him.
"Don't worry. They wouldn't dare do anything to me," Qian Kaile said confidently.
"Fine." Shu Tong could guess why. A wealthy family like