The reporters charged straight at them like zombies.
They thrust their enormous microphones toward Hu Bin as hard as they could.
Hu Bin smiled faintly, showing no fear as he faced the crowd of reporters.
"Sorry, everyone," Hu Bin said openly. "Wallace, Steven, and I have to make a trip to Rustboro City, and we're short on time. If you have any questions, ask away."
The reporters were stunned. What could be so important that all three big names had to go together?
They hurried to seize this last little window of opportunity and began questioning Hu Bin.
"Elite Four member Hu Bin, how do you feel about joining the Elite Four?"
Hu Bin smiled faintly and said, "Nothing in particular. Just look forward to my performance in the Sinnoh League."
Every reporter looked stunned. Wow, they had stumbled onto some incredible news.
Hu Bin was heading to the Sinnoh Region to stir things up again!
This major scoop would definitely be a hot item today.
Seeing that he had achieved the effect he wanted, Hu Bin smiled smugly. Only by giving these reporters a big scoop could he make a clean getaway.
Hu Bin seized the moment and said, "All right, we have to leave. See you around."
Hu Bin, Steven, and Wallace immediately left the crowd of reporters, brought out their flying Pokémon, and flew to Rustboro City.
Meanwhile, Rustboro City was working hard to promote that day's Pokémon Contest, and countless Coordinators were already making their final preparations.
Qin An kept calling Hu Bin, but he never answered. She couldn't help pouting. That rotten Hu Bin, ignoring my calls again! He must have forgotten. Becoming an Elite Four member has really gone to his head!
Feeling dejected, Qin An prepared for her competition.
Hu Bin had actually