That evening, Chen Shi rode Dragapult back to his family's Farm.
Dragapult had grown quite large by now and had no trouble carrying him through the air.
He no longer had to suffer the embarrassment of not having a single flying mount and sharing Steven's Skarmory.
Besides Dragapult, Charizard and Metagross could both carry him through the air with ease.
As for why he hadn't chosen Metagross, Chen Shi's answer was that it certainly looked cool, but it wasn't as fast as Dragapult.
When he reached the Villa's entrance, Chen Shi pushed open the door and walked inside.
His grandparents were eating dinner. The moment Grandma Chen saw her grandson return, she grew excited.
"Little Shi, you're back! Come on, come sit down."
Chen Shi smiled and sat beside Grandma Chen, and Gardevoir immediately brought him a bowl and a pair of chopsticks.
Grandma Chen continued, "Honestly, child, you always come home without warning. I haven't even made anything special."
"Next time, you need to call home beforehand so I can get things ready."
"Get what ready?" Chen Shi waved a hand. "There's nothing to prepare. I'm just coming home. There's no need to make such a fuss."
"You don't need to go to any trouble."
As he spoke, Chen Shi picked up some food with his chopsticks and popped it into his mouth. "Your cooking is still the best, Grandma."
"If you like it, eat more. If there isn't enough, I'll make you some more."
A smile appeared on Grandma Chen's face. She looked her grandson over carefully, and seeing him safe and sound finally put her mind at ease.
Just then, Grandpa Chen asked, "Little Shi, when did you catch an Eevee?"
Chen Shi froze, then looked at Mew on his shoulder and sighed helplessly.
"Don't mind it.