Professor Ivy's main field of academic research was regional variations in Pokémon. She was around twenty-six or twenty-seven, perhaps even older, but she took such good care of herself that it was impossible to judge her exact age by her appearance.
Even her loose white lab coat could not conceal her voluptuous figure. Although she looked somewhat languid and usually seemed half asleep, there was no denying that she was a beautiful woman, radiating mature charm with every gesture.
In fact, Brock had been so utterly smitten when he first met her that he had voluntarily left the group. Even now, he remained at her laboratory, doing odd jobs without complaint.
Xia You took only one look before withdrawing his appraising gaze.
He extended a hand and said to Professor Ivy, "So you're Professor Ivy. I've heard so much about you. Misty mentioned you before, but I never imagined I'd meet you here."
Whether it was Oak, Cerise, or Ivy before him, Xia You held these professors in considerable respect, so he spoke very politely.
In truth, he had not needed Misty to introduce her at all. He had recognized this woman the moment he saw her.
After all, Professor Ivy had left a deep impression on him in his memories. In fact, throughout the entire Orange Islands storyline, aside from Crystal Onix, this woman was what he remembered most vividly.
Professor Ivy smiled and shook his hand. "There's no need to be so polite, Mr. Xia You. If anything, I'm the one who's heard so much about you. I watched several of your matches on television back during the Indigo Conference. You defeated your opponents so cleanly and decisively. I have to say, you were truly impressive!"
"Oh, not at all. My opponents just made me look good..."
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