After spending more than a day holed up at home, Chen Shi and Cynthia headed to Rustboro City.
Naturally, neither of them intended to miss today's auction.
Inside the Devon Corporation's headquarters, they approached the receptionist.
"Hello, I'd like to see your young master. Could you contact him for me?"
At his words, the receptionist looked up and saw a handsome, black-haired young man who seemed strangely familiar. An Eevee sat on his shoulder with its eyes narrowed, and an exceptionally beautiful blonde girl stood beside him.
After a brief moment of surprise, the receptionist replied politely, "Do you have an appointment?"
Chen Shi thought for a moment, then smiled. "I don't, but I don't think I need one."
"Could you please contact Steven and tell him Chen Shi and Cynthia are here? He'll see me."
The receptionist froze at his words, then flushed bright red with excitement. "Y-you're Mr. Chen Shi?"
"Unless someone else has the same name, I believe I am."
Chen Shi nodded slightly, making a little joke.
"It... it really is you! I... I'm your fan! I absolutely love Dragapult!"
Once she realized who he was, the receptionist could barely get her words out, looking as though she had just met her idol.
Beside him, Cynthia narrowed her eyes slightly and folded her arms, watching in silence.
Chen Shi glanced back at her and smiled wryly to himself. "I love Dragapult too, but could you please contact Steven for me? I need to speak with him."
"Oh, yes, of course! I'll contact him right away."
The receptionist nodded repeatedly as she picked up the phone beside her, pressed a few buttons, and dialed.
"Mr. Steven, Mr. Chen Shi and Miss Cynthia are here to see you... yes, of course. Understood."
After hanging up, the receptionist took