Chapter 130 Little New Year’s Eve
Chapter 130 Little New Year’s Eve
On the dining table, various dishes exude an enticing aroma, steaming in the air.
Zhilin, Xu Qingyan, Zhiyu and the smaller Pokémon sat together, while the larger Dragonite stood behind them.
Zhilin was the first to pick up his chopsticks and pick up a piece of shiny, red, and sticky braised pork. He smiled and said to Zhiyu, "Grandpa, please try this braised pork and see if my cooking skills have improved."
Zhiyu smiled and took the braised pork from Zhilin with her bowl. Then she picked it up with her chopsticks and put it into her mouth, chewing it slowly. She nodded and said, "Well, Xiaolin, your cooking skills are really getting better and better. This braised pork is soft and delicious, melts in your mouth, delicious!"
Xu Qingyan was not idle either. She scooped some fish meat from the chopped pepper fish head with a spoon, put it in a small bowl, and handed it to Zhiyu: "Grandpa Zhi, you should try this too."
Zhiyu took the small bowl, smelled the spicy flavor, smiled and nodded: "It has to be the chopped peppers at home."
The Pokémon also started to feast on the food, but only the Gummy looked at the table full of delicious food, hesitant and not knowing what to eat.
Seeing this, Zhilin picked up a fried spring roll and placed it in front of it, saying gently: "Nian Nian Bao, try this, it's sweet and delicious." Nian Nian Bao stretched out his little tongue to lick the fried spring roll, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he ate it in small bites, one piece at a time.
Everyone was eating and chatting happily.
"The team is complete." Zhilin murmured as he looked at the electric dragons feasting behind him.
"Haha, yes, Xiaolin has grown into a powerful trainer." Zhiyu said with a smile, and the wrinkles on her face smoothed out. "When your parents come back, they will definitely be surprised."
Xu Qingyan also echoed: "That's right, this guy's strength is improving too fast."
Zhilin scratched his head. He thought it was okay. It took him almost two years to have the combat power of a gym leader.
After all, there are two monsters in the neighboring league who became champions in just one year, although one of them only held the title for half a day...
"After that year, you will have to take the assessment to become an elite trainer, so you must prepare well." Zhiyu reminded.
Zhilin picked up a piece of fish fillet and nodded, "I know!"
Xu Qingyan chuckled, "He can already beat the gym leader, so what else does he need to prepare? The test is a piece of cake for him. And when the sticky baby grows up, I'm afraid he will be able to compete with the king of heaven."
"It's enough to be strong enough to protect yourself, but what's more important is the bond with Pokémon." Zhiyu's eyes were full of memories, and he remembered his previous career as a trainer.
"That's right!" Xu Qingyan nodded, "Pokémon are not just partners, they are also family."
"Yes, every Pokémon has its own story, just like every dish has its own unique flavor. We continue to grow in this process and also gain precious bonds." Zhilin gently touched the head of the sticky Pokémon, looking at the Pokémon, relatives and friends around him, his heart filled with emotion.
Nian Nian Bao was still eating the fried spring rolls slowly, looking at Zhilin with a happy expression on his face.
It is no longer the bullied, lonely and helpless little thing. It has a group of friends who are willing to play with it and a trainer who loves it.
Outside the window, fireworks are still blooming brilliantly in the night sky, and colorful lights are shining through the window onto the dining table, adding a touch of dreaminess to this warm scene.
Laughter, the aroma of delicious food, and the splendor of fireworks are intertwined together to make up this New Year's Eve.
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The next day, snowflakes were like white gauze, gently covering every corner of the station. The bustling crowds of people were rushing in their own directions under the cover of snowflakes.
Zhilin stood in front of the exit with full of anticipation, staring at the passage where people kept pouring out.
The familiar figure caught Zhilin's eyes, and he shouted excitedly, "Dad! Mom!" His voice was clear and loud in the noisy station. Then Zhilin ran towards his parents.
"Linlin, you've grown taller!" Zhiqing looked at his son running towards him, his eyes full of love. He smiled and stretched out his hand, his broad palm gently placed on Zhilin's head, gently caressing it.
Su Nanzhi walked forward quickly, tears of excitement in her eyes. She opened her arms and warmly embraced Zhilin. The warm embrace made Zhilin feel the long-lost motherly love.
"Did you miss us?" she asked softly, a hint of sob in her voice.
"Of course!" Zhilin held his parents' hands tightly, with a smile on his face.
On the way home, Zhilin chattered about the interesting things that happened during his travels and told his parents about his life in the past few months, not wanting to miss any details.
Zhiyu had already prepared tea and was quietly waiting for his family to return. The moment he saw his son and daughter-in-law, a smile instantly spread across his face.
Zhiqing hurried forward, gave his father a warm and strong hug, and whispered, "Dad!"
The hug conveys the deep affection between father and son. No words are needed, everything is there.
Su Nanzhi also walked over to Zhiyu, took his arm, and looked at him with concern: "Dad, are you feeling well?"
"I'm fine. Xiaolin comes to accompany me from time to time, and I'm happy every day." Grandpa Zhiyu replied with a smile.
After a brief greeting, Su Nanzhi's gaze fell on the high-spirited Zhilin, and a hint of curiosity suddenly flashed in her eyes.
"Xiao Lin, I heard that you are very strong now. Come, spar with mom."
There was a hint of provocation in her tone, but more of a desire to understand her son's growth.
Zhilin hesitated, scratched his head and said, "Mom, it's not a good idea for you to fight right after you get back..."
"It's okay, just treat it as a test of your training results." Su Nanzhi took the Poké Ball from his waist and said with a smile.
She gracefully raised her arm and gently tossed the Poké Ball. In an instant, a dazzling red light flashed, and a majestic Charizard appeared on the field.
The Charizard spread its huge wings and let out a deafening roar towards the sky. The roar exploded in the yard like thunder, as if it could break through the clouds.
Zhiyu stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Nanzhi hasn't changed much, he's still so impetuous."
"It's already pretty good. At least we don't have to fight as soon as we leave the station." Zhiqing shook his head helplessly.
Seeing this, Zhilin knew that his mother had made up her mind, so he took off the Poké Ball hanging around his waist and threw it out.
A red light flashed, and an electric dragon appeared on the scene.
There was a faint flicker of electric current around the body of the electric dragon, and the blue electric current moved like a spirit snake, forming a sharp contrast with the scorching flames of the Charizard.
The battle is about to break out.
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