"Old Chen, I already spoke to my father. He said he plans to come here in person tomorrow."
Steven pushed open the lounge door and excitedly shared the news.
When he had told his father about it just now, Mu Jin had taken it very seriously and said outright that he would come in person tomorrow.
Chen Shi paused, somewhat surprised.
He hadn't expected Mu Jin to be so decisive and come straight over.
But after giving it some thought, he understood.
Plenty of people had come to the Pokémon World Championships, including important figures from every region.
Could they possibly have no interest in Mega Evolution?
A moment's thought made it obvious that was impossible.
Mu Jin was probably coming to show his support in person. After all, the Stone family had benefited greatly from this.
He couldn't simply do nothing in return.
Still, this was a good thing. Professor Oak and Mu Jin Stone together would be enough to crush any ill intentions those people might have.
Then Steven seemed to remember something and said, "My father told me something else, too."
"Just now, your grandfather flew right over Mauville City with two champion-level Pokémon, making no attempt to conceal their presence."
"When Wattson stopped him, your grandfather said the Miltank at home was about to give birth, and he was in a hurry to get back."
Chen Shi fell silent at that, a jumble of emotions swirling inside him.
He was touched and felt guilty, but more than anything, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The Miltank at home was about to give birth, and he was rushing home?
Those were just excuses.
His grandfather was openly flexing his muscles, and his purpose was naturally to back Chen Shi up.
Otherwise, why would the Miltank