Hu Bin wiped the sweat from his forehead. After resting for a while, he started preparing dinner for everyone again!
Once Hu Bin had finished cooking, Hu Jiaxing and Zhao Lifang came home from work!
Seeing that Hu Bin was safe and sound, Hu Jiaxing and Zhao Lifang finally relaxed!
At the dinner table, Hu Jiaxing asked, "Binbin, are you heading back the day after tomorrow?"
Zhao Lifang set down her chopsticks too, looking at her son with reluctance to part.
Hu Bin nodded and said, "Yeah, I'm going back on Friday, the day after tomorrow. The Rookie Tournament starts on Saturday!"
Hu Jiaxing took a bite of rice. His eyes betrayed his reluctance, but he kept it to himself and nodded!
Zhao Lifang fell somewhat silent too!
Silence settled over the dinner table!
Hu Bin rubbed his nose and said, "Didn't you say you'd come back to watch me compete if I made it to the finals? We'll get to see each other then!"
Hu Jiaxing and Zhao Lifang nodded.
Zhao Lifang smiled. "Then you'd better work hard! If you make it, we'll be there!"
Hu Jiaxing also reminded Hu Bin, "And you must never let your guard down. If you take any battle lightly, you'll be throwing away the commitment you should have as a Pokémon Trainer. A Pokémon Trainer has to give every battle their all, stay true to themselves, and respect their opponent!"
Hu Bin nodded. "I understand, Dad. I'll definitely give it everything I've got!"
Only then did Hu Jiaxing and Zhao Lifang nod in satisfaction. The atmosphere at the table returned to normal, and they served one another food, enjoying a warm, happy meal!
Then Hu Bin asked, "Dad, Mom, can you take tomorrow off?"
Hu Jiaxing and Zhao Lifang were both puzzled. "Why?