Hu Jiaxing and Zhao Lifang also entered the War Room. At once, all the researchers looked at them with awe!
Wu Geng hurried over excitedly and clasped Hu Jiaxing's hand. "Jiaxing, Lifang, we really owe you this time. Without you, the Alola Region couldn't have dealt with these Ultra Beasts so quickly!"
Hu Jiaxing patted Wu Geng's hand. "We only did what we should. After all, we share a common enemy! But I'm getting old. I'm not what I used to be!"
Wu Geng nodded, looking a little wistful. "Yes. Back then, I never expected you to announce your retirement, step down from the Elite Four, and come teach in Alola!"
Hu Jiaxing waved dismissively. "Let's not bring up the past. I retired because I'd gotten tired of being in the Elite Four. No more of that!"
Zhao Lifang ignored their sentimental exchange and demanded of Wu Geng, "How's my Binbin?"
Wu Geng smiled. "He's doing well. He fought bravely this time and took down three Ultra Wormholes with his companions. He only suffered a few minor injuries!"
"Are they serious?" Zhao Lifang asked urgently.
Even Hu Jiaxing's eyes filled with worry!
Wu Geng quickly reassured them. "They're all minor injuries, nothing serious. Hu Bin's in excellent shape!"
Only then did Zhao Lifang and Hu Jiaxing relax!
"That child always makes us worry!"
Hearing his wife complain, Hu Jiaxing hurried to comfort her. "It's all right. Binbin's an adult now. We have to trust him. Choosing the path of a Pokémon Trainer means facing plenty of hardships!"
Once his wife had calmed down, Hu Jiaxing said to Wu Geng, "We'll head home now, Wu Geng. Make sure you don't tell anyone we helped!"
Wu Geng nodded. "Jiaxing, you two are still as low-key as ever!"
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