After the competition ended, there were supposed to be interviews with reporters.
Su Bai had wanted to use the same trick again and have Director Li fend them off for him, but Director Li said even she couldn't stop them this time.
"Su Bai, you have to go this time. Both you and Hua Silai have to go."
"Big Sister Li, can't you and the captain go instead?"
"No!"
"Then do I get credits for going?"
Director Li finally understood why the principal liked smacking Su Bai on the back of the head so much.
"No! This is publicity on J Province's official platform. Nobody can get you out of it. Our school took first place in the provincial competition and will represent the province in the finals. There's a trophy and a commemorative banner. You and Hua Silai will take one each. Get moving!"
"Exactly, little Su Bai. I accepted the photo ops for you the last few times. If I do it again, won't every Trainer in the province call me shameless?"
Hua Silai teased him too as she pulled Su Bai toward the awards podium that had been set up in advance.
After nearly half an hour of speeches by officials, organizers, and representatives, Su Bai's eyes had almost been blinded by the camera flashes. At last, he stepped down with the trophy.
Pikachu, on the other hand, was delighted. Perched on Su Bai's shoulder, it struck all sorts of poses and welcomed every fan representative who came over to pet it.
Su Bai couldn't slip away even if he wanted to.
Didn't everyone say electric mice were shy, introverted, and wary of humans?
Why was mine not only neither shy nor introverted, but something of a social butterfly?
Once the awards ceremony ended, the announcement for