"Principal Gui, sorry for all the trouble today."
With the arrangements more or less settled, Officer Jenny rose to say goodbye.
Shinichi straightened up again, his expression excessively tense and respectful. "Principal Gui, we'll be going now. Please continue to offer us your guidance."
"There's no rush to leave. Why not have a simple meal at our Pokémon High School's faculty cafeteria?"
The guests had stayed from morning until afternoon, so it was perfectly reasonable for Principal Gui, as their host, to invite them to lunch. It was hardly a lavish banquet, either, so in principle, they ought to accept.
However, Shen Qi, Officer Jenny, Shinichi, and even the sleepy-looking Mizuki could all see Principal Gui's fatigue.
He had done nothing but talk, yet his posture had shifted from sitting upright to leaning back, and he occasionally rubbed the web between his thumb and forefinger or massaged his temples.
Everyone knew Principal Gui's health was not particularly good. No one was willing to take over Pokémon High School, either. Its teachers could manage basic lessons, but none had the ability to serve as principal.
And so Principal Gui, who should have retired long ago, was still keeping the school going.
Knowing the school's circumstances and seeing Principal Gui's exhaustion, none of them dared take up any more of his time.
For someone with a weak constitution, even a few extra words could sap their vitality.
"No, thank you. We have things to do later. This month's public security report isn't finished yet."
Officer Jenny found an excuse, and Shinichi chimed in.
After finally persuading Principal Gui not to see them out, everyone quickly left the faculty office building.
Chapter 198: Could I really offer guidance?
Facing the morning sun, Shen Qi started the engine.
Shen Qi was driving on the