Yushu was about to hang up the phone when he heard Shuren's voice coming from the other end of the phone.
"Aili, have you forgotten something?"
"Ah? What's the matter?"
"That invitation letter."
"Oh, yes, yes! I almost forgot!"
Aili's voice sounded again, "Boss, I almost forgot about the business. The mayor of Zongping sent an invitation letter to our ranch, saying that he wanted us to participate in a ranch exchange meeting."
"Pasture exchange meeting?"
Yushu thinks that Freewill Ranch has just been established not long ago. Logically speaking, the invitation letter for this kind of exchange meeting should not be their turn.
"Yes, it's that ranch exchange meeting."
Aili explained, "I asked Uncle Zongping, and he said that every ranch has them, and whether you go or not is voluntary."
Yushu pondered for a moment.
Ranch meetup... this thing sounds like the agricultural version of a business meetup.
A group of ranchers got together to brag to each other about how fat their cattle were, how strong their sheep were, and how fast their horses were.
Then we would have a drink, brag, exchange business cards, and finally go back to each other's houses to find their respective mothers.
However, if you think about it from another perspective, this is also a good opportunity to expand your network and resources.
The more people you know, the wider your paths will be and the more opportunities you will have to make money.
Yushu asked, "Where will it be held?"
Aili replied:
"Moomoo Farm, Goldenrod City is not far from you, in half a month."
"Moomoo Farm?"
Bugsy, who was standing aside, suddenly spoke with a surprised expression on his face:
"Isn't that the Whitney family's ranch?"
Yushu also reacted. "Whitney? Is it Goldenrod Gym, the owner of Whitney?"
Goldenrod Gym, Normal-type Gym may seem simple and unpretentious, but it was the childhood demon of countless players at that time.
"Yeah,"
Bugsy nodded:
"Whitney's Moomoo Farm is very famous throughout Johto. It specializes in cultivating Miltank and Tauros, and its Moomoo Milk is sold well throughout the region."
Yushu nodded thoughtfully.
Goldenrod City, Whitney, Moomoo Farm...
If it is Moomoo Farm, you can indeed participate and give it a try.
He is thinking about how to expand the livestock size of the pasture.
At present, there are only a few Miltank and Mareep in his pasture, and the number is far from enough.
If we want to achieve mass production of dairy products and wool textiles, we must introduce more excellent varieties.
And Moomoo Farm is undoubtedly the best choice for Johto Region.
After all, it is a professional ranch that specializes in cultivating Miltank, and its quality and reputation are guaranteed.
Yushu said into the phone:
"Okay, I'll go to Moomoo Farm to attend the exchange meeting. I'll go back when I'm done."
"Ah? Do you really want to go?"
Aili's voice was a little surprised, obviously he didn't expect Yushu to agree so readily.
"Of course,"
Yushu said of course:
"It's time to expand the number of cattle and sheep at home. When the time comes, I will buy a few Miltank to enrich the dairy business of our ranch."
Aili was unhappy. "Doesn't that mean you still want to spend time outside? When will the vacation you promised me be fulfilled?"
"What's the rush? I can't run."
Yushu responded casually, "Don't worry, I will definitely bring you Present when I come back."
"I don't want Present, I want a vacation!"
"Okay, okay, I'll give you a day off when I get back."
"That's what you said."
"Yeah, I understand. The signal doesn't seem to be very good, so hang up now."
After Yushu finished speaking, he hung up the phone decisively without waiting for Aili to respond.
Phew, I finally got over it.
He turned to look at Bugsy, only to find that Bugsy was looking at him with a meaningful look.
Brother, with your pie-drawing skills, it would be a pity not to become a sales director.
Yushu immediately became vigilant. "The look in your eyes makes me feel a little scared."
Doesn't this guy have any thoughts about him? This is not Chengdu.
No, this special meow is really Johto.
Bugsy naturally didn't know what was going on in Yushu's mind, and still asked with a smile, "If nothing else happens, will you stay at Johto for a while longer?"
Yushu shrugged. "I can't help it. After all, Goldenrod City's ranch exchange meeting will be held in half a month. I can't make a special trip back to Sinnoh."
It takes more than ten days to go back and forth just by boat, and it's not a big deal to go back to Sinnoh. It's better to spend time here in Johto.
Upon hearing this, Bugsy immediately warmly invited:
"If you don't mind, you can stay at my gym. I can also take you around Azalea Town when you're done. Although it's not big here, there are still places to play."
Yushu Hearing this, the expression on his face changed subtly.
He hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively, "Well, we shouldn't live in the same room, right?"
Bugsy didn't know why and replied, "It's definitely not one room. There are many rooms in my gym."
He seemed to suddenly think of something, raised his eyebrows and smiled evilly:
"But if you really feel lonely, we can find a companion. The bed in my room is huge, more than enough for two people, and it's not crowded at all. How about we come together?"
Yushu quickly waved his hand and refused. "No need, I like to sleep alone."
Bugsy Forget it, he doesn't mind if it's Miss Cynthia. The two of them can learn foreign languages and so on together.
He likes learning foreign languages the most.
Especially the kind of one-on-one teaching late at night, where the teacher guides patiently, the students study hard, and in the end everyone makes progress together.
Bugsy scratched his head and didn't understand why Yushu had such a big reaction, but he didn't think much about it and just smiled honestly, "Okay, I'll just arrange a guest room for you."
Yushu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly changed the subject, "By the way, you just said you would take me around the town, right?"
"Well, do you have somewhere you want to go?"
Bugsy asked curiously.
Yushu said directly, "Do you know the address of Mr. Kurt?"
Bugsy immediately reacted. "Uncle Kurt? You also want to find an uncle to make Poké Ball."
Yushu rubbed his hands. "That's for sure, forging master Mr. Kurt. It is said that the Poké Ball he makes is better than Silph Co.'s. I have always wanted to see it."
Most of the Poké Ball industries in the Pokémon world are derived from Silph Co.. They have stable performance and reliable quality and are monopoly enterprises.
There is also a craftsman like Mr. Kurt who uses Apricorn Fruit to create Poké Ball.
This handmade Poké Ball is like a dish cooked by a chef himself, with its own characteristics.
Yushu has always wanted to have a few in reserve, and Bugsy happens to be there. Gym Leader's name is more effective in the local area than the mayor.
Bugsy listened to Yushu's explanation, with a proud smile on his face, "Okay, I'll take you there, but let's make an agreement first. This is considered even, and Metal Coat's incident will be treated as if it never happened."
Yushu The corners of his mouth twitched.
This guy really doesn't let any bargains pass by.
"Okay, if it's even, it's even. Let's lead the way."
"That's right!"
Bugsy chuckled, turned around and walked out the door.
Yushu followed him, and the two walked out Pokémon Center together.
Azalea Town's streets are not spacious, and there are not many pedestrians on the streets.
Perhaps because of the large number of Slowpokes lying on their stomachs, the whole town had a lazy atmosphere.
Occasionally, there are a few old people sitting at the door to bask in the sun. When they see Bugsy, they will say hello warmly.
It can be seen that Bugsy is very popular in the town.
The two walked north along the street. Gradually, there were fewer and fewer houses around them, replaced by patches of dense woods.
Bugsy introduced as he walked, "Uncle Kurt's home is in the northernmost part of the town. My uncle has a lot of seniority in Azalea Town. He is also the guardian of Slowpoke Well."
"Slowpoke Well? Is there something in there?"
Yushu has almost forgotten many plot details.
"No, there's nothing in there."
Bugsy shook his head, and then began to tell the history:
"It is said that a long time ago, Azalea Town at that time made a living selling the tails of Slowpoke, because Slowpoke Tail was a very good food. At that time, people in the town made a fortune from this and lived a prosperous life."
"But one year, the entire Johto Region suffered from a drought unprecedented in a century. Rivers dried up, crops withered, and residents had problems with their daily lives. Even drinking Alto Mare had to be supplied in limited quantities."
Yushu is listening next to me.
There is a severe drought in Johto Region. Could it be related to Ho-Oh and Lugia?
Bugsy continued, "At that time Azalea Town only had one well, and there was no water in the well. But there were still people who were lucky enough to try to find some water."
"Just when he arrived at the well, he happened to see a Slowpoke crawling in."
Having said this, Bugsy paused.
Yushu asked cooperatively, "What then?"
Bugsy was very satisfied with Yushu's praise and said:
"Then the Slowpoke hit Yawn, and Azalea Town rained heavily."
"It was that heavy rain that helped the town survive the drought crisis. Since then, no one has cut off Slowpoke's tail. The well was called Slowpoke Well and became a holy place in the town."
"The person who saw Slowpoke hitting Yawn was the ancestor of Mr. Kurt. From generation to generation, Mr. Kurt is also the guardian of this generation."
"That's it."
Yushu nodded thoughtfully.
This story sounds a bit like a fairy tale, but Slowpoke happens to be Pokémon who knows Rain Dance, so anything can happen.
The two of them walked while talking, and before they knew it, they had reached the end of the town.
A path winds forward, leading to a yard enclosed by a fence.
There are several fruit trees planted in the yard, with branches and leaves Overgrow, providing a shade.
There are several huge white Apricorn on the branches.
It is Apricorn Fruit.
Yushu's eyes fell on those white Apricorn and asked, "Is this the Apricorn Fruit that can make Poké Ball?"
"That's right,"
Bugsy nodded, with some emotion in his tone. "But now there are very few craftsmen who make this kind of Poké Ball. Not even Mr. Kurt's son is left. It is said that he went to work at Silph Co., which specializes in making Poké Ball."
Sure enough, even people in the Pokémon world like to work in big factories. No matter how good the inherited craftsmanship is, it is not as real as six insurances and two golds.
Yushu thought to himself and asked, "So Mr. Kurt is the only one at home now?"
"No, there is also a granddaughter. The girl's name is Maizie. She is a very cute little girl."
Bugsy Just finished speaking, a crisp voice suddenly sounded.
"Are you here to see my grandpa? Do you have an appointment?"
Yushu looked around and saw a little girl standing in the yard.
She is about seven or eight years old, with two pigtails, wearing a pink dress, with a round face and hands on her hips, like a little adult.