"Hello? Is the signal bad?"
Ye Qing tapped his phone. Had water accidentally gotten into it?
Why wasn't there any sound anymore?
"No problem. Leave this to me."
After a moment of silence, the Dragon Tamer readily agreed. However rare Gardevoir's Mega Stone was, that was only among ordinary Pokémon.
A Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon's Mega Stone was far more valuable!
Naturally, the Dragon Tamer agreed to a deal that guaranteed a profit with no risk of loss.
He also marveled that Ye Qing had finally learned to be considerate and even knew to let him profit from the difference.
"About that Elite Four matter..."
Knowing the Dragon Tamer had gotten the better end of the deal, Ye Qing brought up the matter again.
The Dragon Tamer took a deep breath and said confidently, "Don't worry. Leave a little matter like the Elite Four to me."
Ye Qing feigned surprise. "Huh? Then I don't need to go to the Champion anymore?"
The Dragon Tamer waved a hand. "No need. Champion, schmampion. I have the final say on this!
"Besides, you only need to take part in an Elite Four challenge match for the official public announcement."
"In that case, I can rest easy."
Ye Qing hung up, thoroughly satisfied, and continued relaxing while humming a tune.
Ye Mom suddenly called from the living room, "Son, do you have any plans coming up?"
"No. What's up, Mom?"
The instant he finished speaking, Ye Qing regretted answering so quickly.
Hearing his mother's tone, seven parts joy and three parts anticipation, Ye Qing grew apprehensive, afraid she would make him go on another blind date.
Ye Mom continued, "Your cousin and Siyu have set a date for their wedding. We'll all go together."
That gave me a fright.
Hearing that was all it was, Ye