Pokémon: Encounter

Chapter 279: The Rainbow Feather Reappears

"Is that really the case? We should investigate this carefully."

After listening to Nan Fang's story, Fang Jing frowned.

"I immediately issued a document to start a thorough investigation of some waste-discharging enterprises in Yuhong Town and the living conditions of the townspeople."

Fang Jing had just become the new mayor. If the water quality problem really caused serious reactions in the town, he would be in big trouble.

"Hey, we really need to investigate this! It's okay if it harms us old guys, but we must not let these young people and Pokémon get hurt!"

Looking at Uncle Huang who was still sitting in the mayor's office drinking tea, Nan Fang also smiled.

"Uncle Huang, don't worry. Leave this matter to me. I will get to the bottom of it!"

Seeing Fang Jing's promise, Mr. Huang finally stood up and prepared to leave with satisfaction.

"Xiao Nan, thank you very much for the news. Without you, I don't know how things would have turned out."

"Ah, Uncle Fang, don't say that. You will find out about this eventually. It's just a matter of time."

"The sooner you get there, the better the guarantee! Thank you again anyway!"

Farewell Fang Jing.

Nan Fang also left the town government building and bought some food on the way to bring back to Bai Ruoruo.

Two days passed in peace.

It was early this morning.

"Boom boom boom!"

There was a knock on the door of the Southern Clinic.

"I'm coming!"

Nan Fang yawned, put on thick clothes and a white coat, and walked towards the door.

"Um, Uncle Fang? Why are you here?"

Looking at Fang Jing who looked a little tired, Nan Fang asked in surprise.

"Xiao Nan, I'm sorry to bother you so early."

"Ah, it's okay, it's okay, come in and warm yourself up first."

"Why are you here so early? Uh, are you feeling unwell? I'm not trying to refuse. Although this is also a clinic, I can only treat minor illnesses. I still suggest you go to a large hospital in town for a checkup."

Nan Fang turned around and poured Fang Jing a cup of hot water while speaking.

"No, no, no, I'm not here to see a doctor this time."

"I just have something that may trouble you, and I want to ask for your help."

"Then you can just give me a call or send someone to inform me. I will do my best to do what I can."

Nan Fang was a little puzzled as to what could have happened that could make the mayor come to his house in person to see him.

"Oh, I'm ashamed to say that."

"You remember your encounter with Suicune two days ago, right?"

Nan Fang nodded.

"After that incident, I immediately led people to inspect all the companies in the town one by one, even some companies that did not discharge waste."

"But the strange thing is that almost every company purifies and filters the waste in accordance with the standards before discharging it."

"Then I checked the main drainage outlets of all sizes in the town and found that the water quality there was also within the acceptable standards."

"So normally speaking, at least there is no problem with the water quality in this area of the town."

Nan Fang also poured himself a cup of hot water.

He took a sip of water, looking a little embarrassed.

"Ahem, Uncle Fang, there's something I don't know whether I should say or not."

"Hmm? You can ask whatever you want! Apart from your relationship with Nan Nan, you once saved our family's lives. Even for this, I have no way to repay you!"

"Ahem, Uncle Fang, that's just a piece of cake, don't take it to heart."

Nan Fang doesn't want to get too close to official people, let alone use this matter to do favors. Normal interactions are fine.

"Then I'll be frank. I'm wondering if there's a possibility that some companies are secretly... that..."

Nan Fang mentioned it vaguely. After all, in today's society, there are quite a lot of such things.

"Hey, what do you think it is? You can tell me openly. Of course I know some of these things. There were some in the past, but now I can guarantee that at least in my jurisdiction, this kind of thing will never happen."

Fang Jing said with a solemn oath.

Nan Fang understood, but could only nod and motion for Fang Jing to continue.

"Well, so in the end I planned to go to the forest that you and Mr. Huang went to to check if there was a problem with some of the water sources in the forest. If possible, if I could also meet Suicune, I would also like to try to ask him to see if he can help me."

"And then? It didn't help?"

Nan Fang asked.

Now it was Fang Jing's turn to feel awkward.

"In fact, we didn't even find the forest you mentioned... There was only a fog that wouldn't go away and covered the area."

"Once we walked in, we would inexplicably return to the starting point after a while."

Fang Jing sighed.

Hmm? Hiss, what does this water dog mean?

"So what are you coming here for today...?"

There is a bad feeling in the South.

"Well, I'm going to ask you to try again and see if you can walk into that forest or meet Suicune again."

"I know that in legend, Suicune is the incarnation of the north wind. Just like the north wind, it travels around the world, purifying polluted water."

"But the fog hasn't dissipated yet, so I think it should still be there, but it just doesn't want to see us."

"But since you've already met Suicune once, I think there might be more hope."

"So, I'm here today to ask you to come out of the mountain."

Nan Fang felt a lot of pressure and even used the word "come out of the mountains", which shows how much Fang Jing values this opportunity for Nan Fang.

After thinking for a few moments, although he was extremely reluctant to do so, it was a matter of health and safety for everyone in the town.

On the surface, the South could only agree readily.

"Great! I owe you another favor! I'll immediately apply for funding from the province and I won't let you work for nothing!"

Nan Fang declined a few times and finally had to respond in resentment.

"Then let me pack up and I'll be leaving in a moment."

"Okay! Then I'll wait for your news outside!"

"No need, Uncle Fang. I'm afraid there will be too many people and Shui Gou...Shui Jun won't want to come out. You guys just go back and wait for me."

"Yeah, that's right, then I'll go back and wait for you!"

"Xiao Nan! Thank you for your hard work!"

Nanfang sighed.

After seeing Fang Jing off, Nan Fang got up and went back to the house to pack his backpack. He still had to bring some necessary outdoor gear.

"It seems that Uncle Fang will be a good official now."

Nan Fang recalled what happened at Fang’s house before.

"I don't know how little Machado is doing now. It's been almost a year since we separated."

Thinking of the gray and black little guy, Nanfang smiled.

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"Wait a moment!"

"Marshado!?"

Nan Fang seemed to remember something, and quickly walked to the storage box that he had pushed inside and started searching.