As a trainer, he has the rain trait

Late at night, Xu Qingyan returned home and saw Xu Xuanyuan practicing Tai Chi in the yard.

Seeing his granddaughter, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He stopped what he was doing, raised his hand to stroke his beard, and asked, "You're back? Aren't you going to watch over that kid tonight?"

Xu Qingyan walked briskly to his grandfather's side, picked up a fruit from the stone table next to him and took a bite, mumbling to himself, "He's awake now. I don't have to watch over him all day anymore."

Xu Xuanyuan strolled over slowly and jokingly said, "Isn't it nice not to have to watch over you all the time? I see you're a little unhappy. Are you still thinking about me?"

Xu Qingyan's cheeks flushed instantly when he was hit on the heart, and he stamped his feet coquettishly, "Grandpa!"

"Okay, okay, Grandpa will just say one last thing." Xu Xuanyuan smiled and waved his hands, the mischievous look in his eyes still lingering, "If you really like me, don't hide it.

Although Zhilin seems heartless, he is actually loyal and righteous, and you and I have been through hardships together. If you two get together, grandpa will be the first to support you.

When it comes to relationships, strike while the iron is hot. If you drag it out, be careful of unexpected events." Xu Xuanyuan spoke earnestly, patting his granddaughter's shoulder.

Xu Qingyan blushed and retorted softly, "It's not that serious. We are just friends. Grandpa, please don't match us up."

Having said that, the gentle smile on Zhilin's face when he woke up unconsciously emerged in my mind.

"Humph, Grandpa has eaten more salt than you have eaten rice. Can you hide your little tricks from me?"

Xu Xuanyuan chuckled and shook his head, then turned and walked into the house with his hands behind his back. "No matter whether you two succeed or not, don't let her down."

"I know, Grandpa!" Xu Qingyan shouted at the old man's back, standing there biting his lip, thinking about his grandfather's words, his heart in a mess.

After Xu Xuanyuan entered the house, he slowly walked through the main hall and headed straight towards the ancestral hall deep inside.

The dim candlelight flickered in the quiet space, and the light and shadow swayed on the walls, covering the old tablets with a layer of mysterious and solemn veil.

He picked up three incense sticks carefully, lit them with the candlelight, and held them steadily in front of the spirit tablet with both hands.

Wisps of green smoke rose up, blurring his vision and making his expression hazy.

He spoke softly to himself, as if afraid of disturbing the silence, or as if afraid that his family couldn't hear him: "Son, daughter-in-law, I took good care of Qingyan, don't worry about me."

"This girl has grown up, has her own ideas, and has met someone she likes." When he said this, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, full of relief.

"I'll help her get through this. The boy's name is Zhilin. He's a rare good kid. He and Qingyan have been through thick and thin together. He's loyal and affectionate. I'm very pleased with him. If they can get together, they'll support each other in the future and their life will definitely be good."

Xu Xuanyuan paused, his gaze lingering on the spirit tablet for a while, as if waiting for a response, or as if lost in deeper memories.

After a while, he gently inserted the incense into the incense burner, muttered a few trivial matters about his family life, such as his good health and harmonious relationship with his neighbors, and then slowly turned around and left the ancestral hall.

And the faint fireworks still burn quietly in the darkness, guarding the past and expectations.

……

As Zhilin gradually recovered, the Young Phoenix Cup was in full swing and had now entered the fierce competition stage of the quarterfinals.

At this time, the Waking of Insects has passed, and the weather in the entire Donghuang has warmed up, with the temperature rising rapidly.

On the day of the quarterfinals, the weather was clear and sunny, and the breeze gently rustled the tender leaves on the branches.

Although Zhilin was not physically injured, the weakness caused by mental exhaustion made him unable to stand for long. He was now sitting in a wheelchair, with Xu Qingyan gently pushing him from behind. The two of them entered the Bird's Nest stadium together along the dedicated passage.

Xu Qingyan pushed Zhilin to the viewing platform and stopped at a spot with an excellent view.

After securing the wheelchair, Xu Qingyan pulled a chair over and sat down next to him.

Zhilin's attention was drawn to the competition venue. The atmosphere was very warm, just like in previous years.

The cheers and shouts of the audience intertwined together like a surging wave, one after another, deafening.

The huge electronic display screen flashed with the contestants' information and replays of wonderful moments. Colorful lights intertwined and flashed above the stadium, illuminating every corner and shining on Zhilin's face.

Zhilin looked at the bustling stadium, and his thoughts drifted away involuntarily, back to the time when he fought for the championship in the Bird's Nest last year.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you so engrossed?" Xu Qingyan's voice came from behind him, with concern, gently pulling him out of his memories.

Zhilin raised his head slightly, looked at her and smiled, "I remember when we won the championship last year. It was so exciting back then. It's nothing like now, where I have to use a wheelchair."

Although there was a hint of sarcasm in his words, he also hid his anxiety that his spirits had not yet recovered.

"You, just rest and take care of yourself for now. Once you're fully recovered, there will be plenty of opportunities." Xu Qingyan comforted him softly, "Today's quarterfinals will definitely be exciting. Let's take a good look."

As the start time of the game approached, the noise around became clearer and clearer, and anticipation ignited in Zhilin's eyes.

With the referee's whistle, the first game of the quarterfinals officially kicked off.

The two players sent out their own Pokémon respectively. For a moment, the field was shining with light, and the light of skills intertwined and collided, raising clouds of dust.

A powerful Charizard flapped its wings and flew high, spewing out a raging flame from its mouth, sweeping towards the Swampert opposite.

Swampert was not afraid at all. It stomped the ground under its feet hard, splashing water and forming a water curtain to block Charizard's fire attack.

The two sides fought back and forth, neither giving in. The exciting duel made the audience fascinated, and cheers and applause echoed throughout the stadium.

Zhilin stared intently at the competition field, secretly admiring the players' strength and tactics.

The contestants in this session are all extraordinary, and are not inferior to the previous session where many monsters appeared.

Xu Qingyan watched the games one after another intently, and would occasionally whisper a few words to Zhilin, commenting on the game.

Time passed, and the quarterfinals were halfway through, but the atmosphere was still heated. Then, a player familiar to Zhilin took the stage.

"Zhu Yu?"

Zhilin was very surprised that Zhu Yu, a contestant in the previous Young Phoenix Cup, could participate again.

Xu Qingyan explained, "Zhu Yu is young, and because he took a leave of absence to start his freshman year again, he was able to participate in the competition again."

Zhilin raised an eyebrow, "That's a bit of a bully."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Yu had already stepped into the center of the arena. She took out the Poké Ball from her waist and threw it gently. Accompanied by a bright light, Pokkisi appeared with its wings spread, looking cute yet majestic.

It circled in mid-air, drawing cheers of admiration from the audience.

The opposing trainer also threw a Poké Ball, and Blastoise landed with a "bang", its limbs firmly on the field. Its thick shell shone with a cold and hard luster under the light. It held its head high, demonstrating to Togekiss.