Just as at the Saffron Gym, Xia You did not linger at Erika's place, staying only one night there as well.
After saying goodbye to the reluctant Erika, Xia You rode Charizard straight to Vermilion City.
Since he had returned at this point, he would not be coming back to the Kanto Region after the Lily of the Valley Conference. That being the case, he naturally had to take advantage of the time he still had to see Professor Cerise.
Just as Professor Oak did for Ash, Professor Cerise held a different significance for Xia You.
Once he reached Vermilion City, Xia You first bought some gifts at a gift shop, then headed to Cerise Laboratory and knocked on the door.
Professor Cerise and his two assistants, Ren and Chrysa, were naturally surprised by his sudden visit.
After all, who would have expected this busy man, currently traveling through Sinnoh, to drop by out of the blue?
Once their surprise passed, they naturally welcomed him into the laboratory. During their conversation, Xia You found a suitable moment to give them the gifts he had bought.
Unfortunately, Chloe was still at school at this hour, so it seemed he would not have a chance to see her.
After chatting for a while, sharing some amusing stories from his travels, and having a simple lunch with them at the laboratory, Xia You said his goodbyes. While it was still early, he went through Vermilion City's airport and took an afternoon flight back to the Sinnoh Region.
He really did come and go in a hurry, never lingering wherever he went.
However, just as on his way there, there were no direct flights between Vermilion City and Lily of the Valley Island, where the Lily of the Valley Conference was being held. Xia