As a trainer, he has the rain trait

Zhilin retrieved his belongings and cell phone, walked out of the Trainer Association, and reported to his family and friends that he had passed the assessment.

But they were all very calm. After all, in their eyes, Zhilin's assessment was a natural and reasonable thing.

"At least congratulate me!" Zhilin curled his lips in dissatisfaction and muttered softly.

"ポケモンゲットだぜーッ!"

The cell phone rang, Zhilin was slightly startled, and saw that it was Xu Qingyan calling. He cleared his throat and answered the call.

"Hey?"

"Hmm? Are you here to praise me for becoming an elite trainer?" Zhilin's tone was filled with a hint of anticipation and teasing.

"Uh~ That's amazing!" Xu Qingyan simply praised him, and then couldn't help but complain: "Isn't your participation in the elite trainer assessment a dimensionality reduction attack?"

"I just want to hear you praise me!" Zhilin chuckled softly, "What do you want from me?"

"Looking for you to play!"

"Okay!" Zhilin readily agreed and made an appointment with Xu Qingyan to meet at the vegetable market they had been to before.

When Zhilin arrived at the agreed location, he saw Xu Qingyan standing on the side of the road looking out. A smile instantly broke out on his face and he walked forward.

Xu Qingyan noticed Zhilin's arrival, pouted slightly, and said with a hint of pouting: "You're a little late~"

Zhilin scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "It's a bit far, where should we go to play?"

Xu Qingyan tilted his head slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "You haven't been to Kyoto yet, right? How about I take you around Kyoto today?"

"Of course you can, but won't you feel bored?" Zhilin asked back.

"It's okay. I haven't been there many times. First, I don't have time, and second, I don't have any playmates." Xu Qingyan answered truthfully, a hint of loneliness flashing in his eyes.

"Oh, I see!" Zhilin nodded in understanding, and walked side by side with Xu Qingyan, strolling along the street. The breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of fresh air. The two chatted all the way, laughing constantly.

"When do you plan to collect the remaining badges?" Xu Qingyan asked curiously.

"I plan to leave in a few days and visit Jingchu."

"Ah?" Xu Qingyan frowned. "So soon? How about we finish watching the Young Phoenix Cup before leaving?"

Phoenix Cup?

Zhilin was stunned for a moment before realizing that their Phoenix Cup coincided with the Alliance Attribute Masters Tournament, which was held a month earlier. This year's Phoenix Cup was held at the normal time.

"When does it begin?"

"Four or five more days, right?" Xu Qingyan roughly estimated the time in his mind and replied.

"Okay!" Zhilin nodded. Of course he was willing to spend more time with Xu Qingyan.

A smile immediately broke out on Xu Qingyan's face, not only because he lacked playmates, but also because Zhilin cared about him.

......

Xu Qingyan took Zhilin to visit the world-famous Forbidden City, the Great Wall winding through the mountains, and Xu Qingyan’s alma mater: Peking University and Tsinghua University.

As time passed quietly, the trip gradually drew to a close. Xu Qingyan took Zhilin through the streets and alleys of Kyoto, looking for special delicacies hidden in the corners.

This also made Zhilin sigh that when he went out to play with a foodie, he would definitely not spoil his stomach.

Good times are always short, and the time of separation is as inevitable as the falling of night.

The dim street lights cast soft light, making the street a little hazy; Zhilin walked silently on this road where light and shadow intertwined, looking at Xu Qingyan beside him, feeling a little reluctant, but not knowing how to start.

"Can you do me a favor?" Xu Qingyan broke the silence first.

"you say!"

"Isn't there a Superstar Showdown at the opening ceremony of the Young Phoenix Cup? This year, I'm the one taking part."

"Yeah! What's wrong?"

"Fighting with the other kings is boring. I want to fight you."

Upon hearing this, Zhilin's mouth twitched unconsciously, and he said with a wry smile, "Are you sure you're just being boring and not trying to punish me?"

Xu Qingyan's cheeks flushed slightly, and he pinched Zhilin's sleeve and shook it gently, "Do you promise?"

Zhilin felt his throat was a little dry, and he swallowed hard. His mind was blank, all thoughts disappeared, and he just nodded mechanically to show his agreement.

Xu Qingyan smiled with satisfaction, "That's settled then!"

.......

At night, Xu Qingyan curled up in a warm quilt like a lazy kitten, holding the mobile phone tightly in his hand, talking on the phone with Yu Huan.

"How about it? What I said is useful, right?" Yu Huan's voice was full of ridicule and pride.

Xu Qingyan buried his face in the quilt and said in a muffled voice, "It's useful, but it's embarrassing."

Yu Huan chuckled softly and said earnestly, "Let me tell you, a woman who acts like a spoiled child has the best life. Even the piece of wood in my house can use this trick. Just learn it."

"I know!" Xu Qingyan replied helplessly.

At the same time, Zhilin lay stupidly on the bed, his eyes looking at the ceiling, but the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously. His mind kept recalling the scene of Xu Qingyan acting coquettishly, immersed in sweet memories.

The Dragonite beside the bed looked at its trainer with resentment, secretly complaining: "My trainer actually let it face a king-level Divine Beast just for the person he loves. This is too much! How can just a delicious meal be enough as compensation? I must find a way to get another meal..."

The Phoenix Cup has begun, attracting Pokémon trainers from far and wide. Each participating team, filled with aspirations and fighting spirit, has arrived at Phoenix Park.

Zhilin walked through the bustling crowd, entered Chufeng Garden, and walked towards the Jingchu University team's base with familiarity.

The flag of Jingchu University appeared before my eyes. Beneath it stood a familiar and friendly figure.

"Hey~ Isn't this Teacher Zuo?"

Zuo Tingyun heard the voice and slowly turned around. Seeing that it was Zhilin, a smile immediately appeared on his face. He jokingly said, "Why are you here?"

"What? Are you not welcome?" Zhilin raised his eyebrows and responded with pretended dissatisfaction.

"Welcome! If I dare to say no, Principal Mei will beat me up!" Zuo Tingyun smiled and waved his hands.

"Let me see how strong this year's team is. Do they have a chance of winning the championship?"

Zuo Tingyun sighed softly, shook his head helplessly, and said, "It's tough. Although your successful victory last time attracted a lot of talented players, the competition in the Young Phoenix Cup is getting more intense every year. Achieving two consecutive championships is really not an easy task."

Zhilin comforted him, "It's okay, just do your best. We didn't expect to win the championship in the first place. The key is everyone's growth and gains along the way."

"That's right!" Zuo Tingyun thought for a moment, then looked up at Zhilin with a glint of expectation in his eyes. He said, "Why don't you encourage them? They really admire you."

"Me?" Zhilin hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed. He also hoped that his alma mater could achieve good results.

Zhilin straightened his clothes and walked into the Jingchu University campus with Zuo Tingyun.

When the team members saw Zuo Tingyun and Zhilin coming, excitement suddenly flashed in their eyes and they gathered around.

Zuo Tingyun smiled, his eyes revealing his fondness for his teammates and his trust in Zhilin. He jokingly said, "I don't need to introduce this person, do I?"

"Senior Zhilin!" A young and energetic team member was the first to shout excitedly.

Zhilin smiled and greeted everyone one by one, "Hello everyone, I heard that our Jingchu University team this year has great potential, so I came here to cheer you up."

"I know the pressure of the Phoenix Cup is huge, and every opponent should not be underestimated. But don't be afraid, our Jingchu University team has never been afraid of challenges."

"When you encounter difficulties, don't panic. Calmly analyze the situation and formulate a strategy. Teacher Zuo should have said that to you every day, right?" Zhilin raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of ridicule in his eyes.

The team members immediately burst into laughter and shouted in unison: "Calm down, calm down, calm down!"

Zuo Tingyun on the side shook his head helplessly, but he couldn't stop smiling.

"So, don't feel pressured, and just go all out on the Young Phoenix Cup stage. I'm confident that our Jingchu University team will achieve another outstanding result!"

The players clenched their fists and shouted, "We will definitely try our best!"

"come on!"

"come on!!!"