Pokémon: Master System.

The next day.

With the matter in Siam temporarily settled, Xia Yu immediately set off to return to China.

After such a long period of time, it is almost the end of the year, and there is only one week left until the Chinese New Year.

Xia Yu first went to Shanghai to visit Xiao Wanyu, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

Seeing Xia Yu's sudden arrival, Xiao Wanyu's face was filled with surprise. Perhaps because of her pregnancy, Xiao Wanyu was becoming more and more like a young girl, gentle and clingy.

Of course, Xiao Wanyu also took this opportunity to remind Xia Yu not to be too radical and not to do anything risky.

When Liu Yunxuan recounted Xia Yu's last deal with Meyer, she felt terrified.

After spending two days with Liu Yunxuan, Xia Yu immediately set off back to Starlight City.

He didn't go home for the Lunar New Year last year because of training, so he naturally had to come back this year.

Xia Yu originally wanted Teacher Long to go home with her for the Chinese New Year, but Long Fan had already called Long Yanning and asked her to go to Shanghai for the New Year.

As for Su Muzi, Xiao Wanyu had already arranged her itinerary, sending her directly back to Baoxiang Island to avoid being exposed upon meeting her.

Sylvia and Xiaoyu stayed at the villa in the capital to spend the New Year together.

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Starlight City.

Returning to Starlight City, where he had lived for over a decade, Xia Yu felt exceptionally comfortable, especially in his small bedroom, where he slept soundly.

At this moment, he was like a freshman on winter break, not Dr. Xia, not "Sakaki".

"Little Feather!"

Xia's father's voice rang out as he knocked on Xia Yu's door.

"Coming, Dad." Xia Yu, wearing pajamas, stretched and walked out of the house, her hair a mess, like a bird's nest.

"The day after tomorrow, you'll come with me to the dojo and the secret realm." Xia's father frowned as he looked at Xia Yu's unkempt appearance. "Get a haircut and tidy yourself up a bit in the next couple of days."

"Is there something important here?" Xia Yu asked, yawning.

“It’s rare for you to come back to Xingguang City. A lot of people have been calling me, asking you to participate in all sorts of events.” Xia Yong said irritably, “I’ve turned them down as many as I could, but they all want you to participate in things like shopping mall ribbon-cutting ceremonies and hot pot restaurant openings.”

"The rest are official events that can't be postponed. The day after tomorrow morning, you'll go to the dojo for an event, where you'll have to give a speech, mainly to encourage all the students. Write down your speech when you have some free time."

"In the afternoon, I will go to the secret realm to communicate with the students in the training camp and share my experience."

"There will be an exhibition match at the dojo on the last night."

Hearing about the packed schedule, Xia Yu felt a headache coming on and rubbed his head: "Can I not go?"

"No, you have to go. Your old man is the owner of the Starlight City Pavilion. You won't even give your old man face?"

"Okay, okay, I'll go." Xia Yu could refuse anyone, but he would never refuse his own father: "But, Dad, how about you help me write the manuscript?"

"Me write it for you? You little brat, are you trying to rebel against the Heavenly Order? Do you want me to be your driver and serve you?"

Chapter 571 Starlight City Bug-type Gym

Starlight City.

Xia Yu ultimately decided against writing the manuscript himself; he left such a troublesome task to someone else who was well-educated.

Therefore, this matter ultimately fell to Zhao Ruohan. After the winter vacation, Zhao Ruohan returned to Starlight City and worked part-time at the Starlight City Bug-type Gym.

Zhao Ruohan also gained the approval of Xia Yong's family through her hard work and down-to-earth personality.

Xia Yong really liked Zhao Ruohan. During holidays, Zhao Ruohan would come back to Xingguang City to visit them, and she would always bring them small gifts each time she returned.

Although it's not very expensive, the thought behind it is quite nice.

Unlike Xia Yu, that little brat, I haven't seen him for more than half a year. Apart from calling to know that he is still alive, I have basically no contact with him. I don't know what he is busy with all day long.

Xia Yong finally understood that the small city of Xingguang could not possibly accommodate his youngest son; his stage was in a much wider world.

Therefore, Xia Yong also carefully nurtured Zhao Ruohan as the successor of the Xingguang City Dojo.

Zhao Ruohan also lived up to expectations, making rapid progress in her strength. Her ace Pokémon, Orpheus and Edelweiss, both reached Gym Leader level strength. As for the Tyranitar she caught in the Tian Du Wild Area, it even reached the level of a near-Elite Four member, making her strength not to be underestimated.

When Xia Yu found Zhao Ruohan, she was at the gym, taking care of the Pokémon while also acting as a senior student, instructing the gym's junior apprentices on how to train their Pokémon.

She spoke very seriously, explaining to the children word by word how to take good care of Bug-type Pokémon, what kind of food they like, and how many Energy Cubes to add.

When Xia Yu appeared at the dojo, it caused an instant sensation.

Xia Yu may not have many fans in other places, but in Starlight City, Xia Yu is definitely a household name, and almost every household has Xia Yu's dojo uniform.

After all, this was the first university cup championship in the history of Xia Yu Xing Guang City, something that would have been recorded in the local chronicles even in ancient times.

"Xia Yu!"

"It's Xia Yu!"

"Xia Yu!"

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Seeing this, Zhao Ruohan knew that the class couldn't continue, so she announced the end of get out of class and let everyone train their Pokémon on their own.

A group of students around ten years old surrounded Xia Yu, some asking for her autograph, others taking photos with her.

Looking at the group of enthusiastic students, Xia Yu smiled and fulfilled everyone's requests one by one. After all, his father was the dojo master, and he certainly couldn't refuse his father's request.

"Brother Xia Yu, I like your buzzing bat!"

"Xia Yu's Nova Bat has evolved into Noivern, you're obviously a fake fan."

"I know, but I still prefer the buzzing bat."

"I prefer Noivern."

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Hearing them mention Sonic Dragon, Xia Yu thought of the Sonic Dragon that had stayed in the Dragon Spiral Tower. Although they had only been separated for less than half a month, it felt like a very long time had passed. He wondered how the Sonic Dragon was doing now.

"Brother Xia Yu! Can I see your Charizard? I love your Charizard the most." The speaker was a little boy, about eight or nine years old, dressed in Xia Yu's black Charizard costume. He was holding a small Charizard in his arms and looking at Xia Yu with admiration.

"I want to see your Sceptile! I love Sceptile the most, but my Treecko is too small. But it will definitely evolve to be as big as your Sceptile in the future."

"I want to see Dorombalut! Dorombalut is the coolest!"

Surrounded by children, Xia Yu smiled and took out three Poké Balls, saying to the children in front of him, "Noivern isn't with me today, only Sceptile, Charizard, and Dragapult are here."

After saying that, Xia Yu threw out the Poké Ball.

Children's innocence needs to be protected, so Xia Yu tries his best to fulfill the wishes of these children.

"Wow!"

Amidst cheers!

A black Charizard, a gigantic Sceptile, and a golden Dragapult appeared on the training field, instantly drawing the attention of all the children, who gathered around them.

"Charizard!"

"Lizard King!"

"Doron Baruto!"

The appearance of the three Pokémon finally gave Xia Yu a chance to breathe. Zhao Ruohan then took out a paper cup and poured Xia Yu a glass of warm water, her expression cool: "Have some water. What brings you to the gym today?"

"Thank you." Xia Yu took the water glass, sat on the bench behind him, looked at Zhao Ruohan, and said with a slightly embarrassed expression, "Zhao, there's something I need your help with."

"Hmm? You go ahead." Zhao Ruohan also sat down on the bench. Whether she did it on purpose or not, she was very close to Xia Yu, and Xia Yu could even smell the faint fragrance.

Xia Yu glanced at the child beside him and quietly lowered his voice: "You should know that I'm going to give a speech at the dojo the day after tomorrow. Could you please help me with that speech?"

For some reason, Xia Yu suddenly remembered copying homework from his school days. He remembered that Zhao Ruohan was the school beauty, and seeing her in her school uniform must have been the most beautiful memory for most boys in high school.

Hearing Xia Yu's request, Zhao Ruohan smiled brightly: "Okay, I'll help you. By the way, are you going to a class reunion tomorrow?"

"Go ahead. Why wouldn't you go?" Xia Yu said with a smile.

Fatty Wu had told him countless times that he should attend the class reunion, even saying that returning home in glory is like wearing fine clothes at night.

"Okay, I'll give you the first draft at the class reunion tomorrow. You should take a look at it and revise it yourself," Zhao Ruohan reminded her.

"Thank you so much. I'll treat you to a meal another day." Xia Yu said with a smile, "Whenever Fatty Wu is free, let's go out for a meal together."

"Let's do it today." Zhao Ruohan looked down at the lawn. If she missed today, she didn't know when Xia Yu would be available. She said softly, "Wu... Yaozu came back yesterday, and he brought his girlfriend back with him."

"Uh... okay. Tonight then." Xia Yu hesitated for a moment, then smiled and agreed, "I'll book a restaurant later."

"Okay," Zhao Ruohan said softly, "I'll call you then. What's your phone number?"

"Do you have my phone number?" Xia Yu turned to look at Zhao Ruohan. He remembered that he had never called Zhao Ruohan since he changed his phone number.

“Yes. Your dad gave it to me,” Zhao Ruohan said with a smile.

"Okay," Xia Yu replied, then turned his gaze to the three Pokémon in the distance.

It's clear that the three Pokémon are very popular with children.

Especially the Lizard King. Speaking of the Lizard King, Xia Yu suddenly remembered that he should probably take the Lizard King back to the secret realm when he had some free time.

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