Ye Qing's eldest uncle chimed in, "Ye Qing, even if our grades aren't good, we'll achieve something sooner or later as long as we keep our feet on the ground."
Zhao Ziran echoed him like a little adult. "Exactly, cousin. Being practical matters more than anything."
The old man took a call. After hanging up, he picked up his chopsticks. "Let's eat first. That old friend of mine might be a little late."
Ye Yunyin almost laughed when she heard them. She couldn't tell whether these people were ignorant or genuinely stupid.
She had experienced Ye Qing's strength firsthand. If he wasn't good enough, then probably ninety-nine percent of his peers weren't either.
Hearing everyone start to criticize her son, Ye Mom immediately grew displeased.
"What do you know? My son picked this little one himself through egg gambling!"
"Oh? Egg gambling? My grandson has that kind of ability?"
The moment egg gambling came up, the old man perked right up.
Zhang Min said helplessly, "Dad, you believe anything people say? Is egg gambling something just anyone can do? Isn't he just pulling our legs?
"Your aunt isn't trying to criticize you. I just want you to work hard and better yourself. Once you enter society, who else will say these heartfelt things to you?
"Look at your cousin. He's top of his year again this year, and he's already planning to take the Trainer qualification exam!"
Ye Qing cut in, "Planning to qualify as a Trainer? Doesn't that mean he hasn't passed yet?"
Worried that Monferno wouldn't fit in with the other Pokémon, Ye Qing had specifically told his mother to let Psyduck out to play with him.
Zhao Ziran said confidently, "Getting a Trainer Card is a piece of cake."
After Ye Mom let Psyduck out, he played