Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

Li Ye took a deep breath and calmed his turbulent emotions a little.

Only then did he truly feel the roughness of Director Liu's hands, which were the marks left by years of hard work for the children in the orphanage.

He calmed himself down and raised his doubts:

"Grandma Liu, why are you here?"

As he spoke, he looked at Happiny and Roserade beside him, and the worry in his eyes became more intense.

"If you want to buy supplies, there should be a place closer and more convenient. This place is too far from the orphanage. You will be so tired walking back with so many things."

Li Ye paused and didn't finish his words. In fact, there was a bigger question on his mind.

In the past, in order to prevent those bad guys from sneaking into the orphanage while Dean Liu was out purchasing, she always left at least one Pokémon to protect the children. But why did she bring out both Pokémon today?

"Oh, by the way, Xiaoye, you haven't been here for a while, so I don't know much. Speaking of which, grandma is a little embarrassed. You helped us so much before, but I don't even have your contact information. I can't find you even if I want to, so naturally I can't notify you."

Dean Liu smiled, his eyes were full of kindness and gentleness.

"Are you free now? It's almost time for dinner, why don't you go back to the orphanage with grandma? The children talk about you every day and want to see you."

As he spoke, Dean Liu gently tugged at Li Ye's arm, intending to take him with him.

Li Ye frowned subconsciously, without moving his feet. There was doubt in his eyes. He pointed forward and said:

"But, Grandma Liu, this direction is not the way back to the orphanage."

Dean Liu raised a mysterious smile, his eyes twinkling, and said in a suspenseful tone:

"You'll know when you get there, kid, just follow grandma."

Li Ye was full of doubts, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes were full of confusion.

But when he looked at Dean Liu's face, which was full of mystery and expectation, his heart softened and hesitant thoughts kept lingering in his mind.

Finally, after struggling for a while, he moved his feet and followed Dean Liu forward.

Along the way, Dean Liu was like a kind elder whom he hadn't seen for a long time. He took him to chat about family matters, asked about his well-being, and inquired in detail about his recent life.

Li Ye was absent-minded and just responded casually, but his mind was like a tangled mess, and he was guessing who the destination of this trip was.

Soon, they followed a winding path, bypassing a lush, bird-song-filled woods, and gradually moved towards the suburbs.

As I walked, the scene in front of me suddenly became clear, as if the clouds had cleared to reveal the blue sky, and a brand new courtyard came into view.

The yard is not large in scale, but it exudes refinement and warmth everywhere.

The pink and white walls emit a soft luster under the sunlight, and the wooden fences are scattered around in an orderly manner, giving people a rustic and reassuring feeling.

Li Ye paused and stood there in a daze, his eyes full of astonishment and reminiscence.

He clearly remembered that there had been no such houses or buildings on this land before, and there was only a lonely bridge across the river standing nearby.

At that time, because this place was quiet and peaceful and seldom disturbed by people, he often came here for morning exercises and enjoyed a moment of solitude.

and……

Li Ye moved his eyes left and right, looking around carefully.

He saw many Pokémon such as Grunt and Screw-Shrew roaming around the yard, some in groups of two or three, some alone, but they did not have the petty thefts and sneaky food behavior they used to have. Instead, they seemed like regulars who knew the place well and were content.

At this time, Happiny and Roselado were like wanderers returning home. They ran over excitedly, stretched out their "little hands" and gently pushed open the gate.

In the yard, the older children had been waiting for a long time. They hurried forward with the Pokémons and helped carry the large and small bags into the yard.

"This is……"

Li Ye seemed to be in a dream. He stood at the gate of the courtyard with his eyes wide open. His feet seemed to be nailed down. He was unable to recover for a moment.

Dean Liu smiled, tears of excitement and relief flashing in her eyes. She gently took Li Ye's hand and gently led him in:

"Kid, this is our new orphanage!"

"New orphanage?" Li Ye, still immersed in shock, repeated subconsciously.

“Yes, some time ago, your classmate came over and without saying a word, he paid a large sum of money to help us move the orphanage here.

Although this is still a suburb, the location is quite good, the environment is quiet, and the transportation is convenient, so the children can live more comfortably. "

Dean Liu's voice was filled with endless gratitude.

"classmate?"

Li Ye became even more confused, searching quickly for possible candidates in his mind.

"That's the one... His name is Zhuge An, right? What a strange name."

Dean Liu tried hard to recall and said this name which confused Li Ye.

"Zhuge An? That guy..."

Li Ye murmured, but for a moment he found it difficult to connect everything in front of him with that figure.

Li Ye shook his head subconsciously, then raised his finger, pointed at the Pokémon that were busy shuttling in and out of the yard, and asked:

"So what's up with these wild Pokémon, Granny Willow?"

His eyes were full of curiosity and confusion, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he was obviously very confused by the scene before him.

"Oh, boy, that's it."

Dean Liu turned slightly and looked in the direction Li Ye pointed, his eyes full of kindness.

“They were originally pitiful little creatures, some of whom were cruelly abandoned by their trainers and wandered outside alone.

Some were driven out of their own territories by other powerful Pokémon and lost their habitats. They could only huddle under the nearby bridge and endure one cold and windy day after another.

As winter was approaching, I felt really sorry for these little guys, so I tried to communicate with them.

Unexpectedly, they were all very reasonable. After listening to my suggestion, they readily agreed to come to our orphanage to help and do what they can. As for me, I was responsible for providing them with a warm place to stay and three meals a day.

Fortunately, this new orphanage is big enough to accommodate everyone, so we can help each other and keep each other warm."

As Dean Liu spoke, a gratified smile spread across his face, as if he had already seen a beautiful picture of everyone living in harmony in the future.

"Ah, it's Brother Li Ye!"

The silence of the yard was instantly broken by this clear and loud shout. When the busy children heard the sound, they stopped what they were doing, their eyes flashing with surprise and excitement, and they ran towards the gate of the yard like happy deer.

"Brother Li Ye, you are finally here!"

A little boy's eyes were red and tears welled up in his eyes.

"You don't even know it, you haven't come to see us for a long, long time. We are all looking forward to your appearance every day."

"Brother Li Ye, look quickly!"

A little girl with a ponytail excitedly pulled Li Ye's hand and dragged him into the yard, her face filled with pride and joy.

"This is our new home. Isn't it beautiful? It's much better than our previous place!"

"Brother Li Ye, I also watched your live broadcast at the Little Phoenix Cup!"

Another little boy's face flushed, and he danced with excitement. "You and Charizard have such a good match. Charizard is so majestic on the field. It's really cool!"

"Roar?!"

The Charizard, which had been standing quietly beside Li Ye, immediately perked up when it heard the praise. It raised its head high, with its nostrils almost pointing to the sky.

He looked as cocky as he could be, and it was obvious that he was extremely satisfied with his performance.

Li Ye looked at the group of children who were surrounding him and chattering non-stop. His stern eyes gradually became soft as water. The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a warm smile, and he said softly:

"I'm back, kids."