Hu Jiaxing, Zhao Lifang, Charizard, Altaria, Vulpix, and Torchic all sat together, happily watching TV.
Meanwhile, Hu Bin seemed all the more forlorn and lonely, completely out of place amid the cheerful atmosphere in the living room.
Torchic loved snuggling up to Charizard because Charizard's Fire-type energy felt so comfortable. Charizard adored the little youngster too, draping an arm around Torchic's shoulders as they watched TV together.
Just then, Hu Bin's big face appeared on the TV. It was a highlight reel of the competition he had entered that day. Seeing their own brave performances onscreen, Torchic and Vulpix chirped excitedly. Come look! Come look! We're on TV!
Hu Jiaxing and Zhao Lifang stared at the screen, wide-eyed. Who would have thought their son would win a competition while out for a stroll and even bring home the groceries along the way? How down-to-earth could he get? Was he Superman, working by day and fighting crime by night?
Watching Hu Bin and his Pokémon's impressive performances, Charizard and Altaria nodded slightly, looking thoroughly pleased.
Charizard was especially impressed by the power of Torchic's Flamethrower, and an idea began to form.
When Hu Bin's interview came on, everyone, Pokémon included, doubled over laughing.
Zhao Lifang laughed until her stomach hurt and called out to Hu Bin, who was busy in the kitchen, "Son, seriously, tell me how much the market paid you to advertise for them like that! You're killing me! Hahaha!"
Of course, Hu Bin heard his own interview too. His face darkened, and he refused to speak. Hmph, I forgot to charge the market. There goes my sponsorship money!
With a little smile, Hu Jiaxing searched for Hu Bin's battle and interview videos on his phone and downloaded them. He could show them off at school tomorrow. Ahahaha!
Soon,