Hu Jiaxing said, "Look at you, crying at your age. Did seeing how strong your dad is scare you? Don't worry, I'll definitely beat you until you cry later!"
His dad's teasing made Hu Bin laugh. "You're clearly setting me up to lose this match! But I won't go down that easily!"
Hu Jiaxing said with a pleased smile, "Then let's see how you do!"
The audience was baffled by the exchange between Hu Jiaxing and Hu Bin.
Li Lusheng explained to everyone, "There's no need to be surprised. During his final Elite Four battle, our God of Excitement announced his retirement because he had an adorable child on the way. That child has grown up now, and he's none other than the champion of this Pokémon League Conference, Hu Bin."
The entire crowd erupted. Now they truly believed the saying: like father, like son. A tiger's son was no weakling!
The eyes of every media representative lit up. This was an incredible story!
The God of Excitement, an Elite Four member who had been out of the spotlight for years, versus the rising star Hu Bin-a father-son showdown!
Good heavens, this was headline news!
The Challenge Match was being broadcast live around the world. People everywhere were thrilled to see Hu Jiaxing make his comeback, and they eagerly anticipated this loving little father-son clash!
Li Lusheng continued. Although nobody was paying attention to him anymore, some things still needed to be said. "Now that our God of Excitement has returned, he will officially assume the position of vice president of the Huaxia Alliance!"
The announcement struck like a thunderbolt, leaving every spectator, reporter, and Elite Four member in the arena stunned-along with Hu Bin and Hu Jiaxing.
Hu Jiaxing had never expected Li Lusheng to nominate him as vice