The Slowpoke Hotpot restaurant wasn't far from Yangcheng Conservatory of Music, just a 10-minute taxi ride away.
By the time Li Yu and the other two arrived, everyone was already waiting at the entrance.
The hotpot at this restaurant tasted good; it was a small internet-famous spot that was usually crowded, but Zhang Yutong had booked a table in advance for this gathering.
“Is everyone here?” Zhang Yutong asked when she saw Li Yu and the other two arrive.
“Almost, I think,” Zhang Yuan echoed.
“Isn’t Mu Li not here yet?” Ai Yu suddenly remembered Mu Li, who had helped her a great deal.
Li Yu looked at his phone and replied, “He’ll be here soon. Everyone go in first, we’ll wait for him here.”
Everyone nodded and prepared to enter.
Suddenly, a gasp of surprise came from the side.
“Oh my god! Look at the sky!”
“No way, no way? Is anyone really that ostentatious?”
“Oh my god, am I seeing things?! Is that Pokémon a Togekiss?!”
“I need to make a wish quickly!”
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From the commotion, everyone accurately Lock-On the keyword “Togekiss” and immediately stopped in their tracks.
Please, that’s a Togekiss! That’s something that only exists on TV.
A Pokémon rumored to bring good luck just by seeing it, even harder to spot than a meteor shower, yet it unexpectedly appeared here.
Everyone looked up at the sky.
The sky in Yangcheng was still quite bright at past six o’clock, and everyone could clearly see a Pokémon resembling an airplane circling above.
“Wow, it really is a Togekiss!” Ai Yu couldn’t help but exclaim enviously.
“It’s so cute, Togekiss!”
“Hurry, make a wish!”
“Yes, yes, yes, I hope I can get a good offer!”
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Many people had already taken out their phones to record, and some quick-handed passersby had already uploaded the video to Kuaoyin.
“Look, that Togekiss is flying lower and lower.”
“Look, does it seem like there’s someone on its back?”
“There really is someone! This Togekiss actually has an owner?!”
…
To everyone’s surprise, the Togekiss flew directly in front of the broadcasting class.
“Hello, classmates!” A familiar voice came from the Togekiss.
While others were still somewhat dazed, Li Yu, the other two, and Shi Miaomiao were instantly stunned—they were all too familiar with that voice.
Mu Li leaped down from the Togekiss, and instantly, countless Shinny flashes appeared around him.
This confused Mu Li: “Who am I? What happened? Did I become a celebrity?”
The next moment, he realized that most of the cameras were pointed at the Togekiss, and only then did he come to his senses, quickly recalling the Togekiss into its Poké Ball.
Damn it, I forgot this guy was still a rare item; I’m used to using it as a utility Pokémon.
He thought this would make the matter subside, but unexpectedly, when the surrounding passersby saw the Togekiss recalled into its Poké Ball, they started filming even more enthusiastically, almost shoving their cameras directly into Mu Li’s face.
As soon as Mu Li saw that the situation was not right, he quickly pulled Li Yu and the other two into the restaurant.
The group went directly to the private room, but even after sitting down, everyone’s gaze remained fixed on Mu Li.
Mu Li couldn’t help but show an awkward smile: “Don’t look at me like that, I’m scared…”
It was Li Yu and the other two who reacted first, asking directly for everyone: “Is that Togekiss yours?”
Mu Li was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, “Ah!”
“Then why haven’t we seen you bring it out before?” Xu Ming pressed.
Mu Li scratched his head a bit sheepishly and replied, “It hadn’t evolved before, had it? It couldn’t carry people in flight, so I didn’t bring it out.”
“Did this Togekiss just evolve recently?” Wu Yao’s topic gradually went off track.
“Yes, about half a year ago,” Mu Li answered honestly.
“Who asked you that?” Li Yu glared at Wu Yao, then used his host skills to bring the conversation back on track, “Isn’t your family’s condition… um, average? How do you have a Pokémon like Togekiss?”
Mu Li blinked, as if looking at an idiot: “Don’t you just capture Pokémon? Do you still need to spend money to buy them?”
Li Yu was speechless. He tilted his head and stared at Mu Li for a long time, then pushed Xu Ming forward: “You ask.”
“Second Brother~~~~” A series of whiny, drawn-out sounds instantly hardened Mu Li’s fists.
“Speak properly!” Mu Li showed his fist, gritting his teeth.
The others also glared fiercely at Xu Ming.
Seeing that he had angered everyone, Xu Ming’s expression became serious and he said, “Everyone, you can go if you have nothing to do. My brother and I have pillow talk to share, the kind that’s whispered under the covers! You probably wouldn’t be comfortable listening!”
“Tsk!” Everyone expressed disdain.
However, everyone’s mood did lighten considerably, and many classmates dispersed, with only those who had a good relationship with Mu Li unwilling to leave.
Many girls sat at one table, and Shi Miaomiao was among them.
Many classmates began to tease Shi Miaomiao.
“Miaomiao, your taste is really good!” This was out of envy.
“I originally thought Mu Li only had a good-looking facade, but I didn’t expect that beneath his facade was pure gold!” This was about being a gold-digger.
“Miaomiao, did you know Mu Li’s family was rich all along?” This was a bitchy comment.
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After all this, Shi Miaomiao’s small face was already completely flushed; she felt like she didn’t even need to drink alcohol, and two more sentences would make her faint directly.
“Alright, that’s enough, stop teasing Miaomiao,” Zhang Yutong interjected, defending her. She and Shi Miaomiao were roommates and had always been on good terms. “But Miaomiao, when are you going to confess?”
Well, it seems only I can bully my best friend; no one else can.
Shi Miaomiao’s face turned even redder, and she angrily thumped Zhang Yutong’s arm: “Tongtong, why are you joining in the fun…”
But the next second, she cautiously looked in Mu Li’s direction, and when she saw his gaze seemingly turn towards her, she immediately lowered her head like a startled little rabbit.
Seeing Shi Miaomiao’s startled look, Mu Li’s mouth twitched uncontrollably: “What’s wrong with this girl?”
Although he knew Shi Miaomiao liked him, he wasn’t ready for a relationship, especially during this graduation season.
What’s better than Pokémon when it comes to dating?
Everyone sat at a table and summoned their respective Pokémon.
However, everyone summoned smaller-sized Pokémon, as the private room had limited space, so the larger Pokémon had to eat energy cubes.
Li Yu’s Pokémon was a Wartortle, Xu Ming’s was an Ivysaur, and Wu Yao’s was a Brionne.
These three Pokémon were very familiar with Mu Li; he had spent a lot of time raising these three little guys during their four years of university.
However, Ivysaur was not released due to its large size, but the other two little ones immediately clung to Mu Li as soon as they came out.
“I really don’t know who your trainer is,” Li Yu said grumpily.
Wartortle sighed, walked to Li Yu’s side, and patted his shoulder, looking as if it couldn’t help him.
Everyone was immediately amused by Wartortle.
Mu Li also released his Sylveon and Jigglypuff.
Everyone knew Mu Li’s Pokémon was Sylveon, but now a new Jigglypuff appeared, once again arousing everyone’s curiosity.
Jigglypuff is a well-known Pokémon in the music world; its pink appearance and beautiful Sing voice made its popularity in the Conservatory of Music soar to first place.
“It’s Jigglypuff!”
“Mu Li, when did you catch Jigglypuff?”
“Jigglypuff, Sing…” This person hadn’t even finished speaking when a friend next to them covered their mouth.
“I don’t want to sleep until tomorrow morning before I even eat.”
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However, Jigglypuff’s appearance once again drew cheers from the girls in the broadcasting department. In an instant, Mu Li’s status in the girls’ hearts soared, transforming from an ordinary passerby to a rich and caring ordinary passerby.
You know, Jigglypuff’s temper is not something an average person can adapt to; the minimum requirement is to be able to sleep enough and also be tough enough to take a beating.
Hypnosis Song and Wake-Up Slap combo, anyone?
Once you fall asleep during Jigglypuff’s Sing, Jigglypuff will get angry, and then Jigglypuff will use its signature move on you—the Wake-Up Slap.
One slap to clear your head.
Two slaps to make you feel refreshed.
Faced with such a caring and resilient man, few women can resist being tempted.
However, Mu Li’s two Pokémon were different from the others. While other people’s Pokémon obediently ate by themselves, these two insisted on snuggling in Mu Li’s arms.
Mu Li had no choice but to feed the one on the left after feeding the one on the right; these two little ones were like two children vying for affection.
Such a day, of course, couldn't go without drinking. As the focus of the day, Mu Li was already tipsy before he even had a full meal.
Faintly, he seemed to feel someone supporting him, a faint fragrance constantly wafting into his nostrils, and then, he was suddenly woken up by two slaps.
When he came to, he saw only a puffed-up pink Jigglypuff and an equally puffed-up pink Sylveon.
Is it morning?
Mu Li couldn’t help but look out the window. He didn’t know how he got back to his dorm.
“Yo, Second Brother, you’re awake?” Li Yu’s voice came from below. Mu Li climbed up and saw that he was the only one still lying in the dorm.
“I brought you lunch, hurry down and eat,” Li Yu reminded, pointing to the lunchbox on the table.
Mu Li scratched his head, climbed down the ladder from his bed: “Where are those two?”
Li Yu said grumpily, “They went to watch the girls from other departments rehearse, of course.”
“Rehearse? The graduation ceremony?” Mu Li finally realized.
“Oh, speaking of the graduation ceremony, there’s something I want to tell you,” Li Yu said with an awkward smile, looking at Mu Li.
Mu Li’s face stiffened: “Big Brother, I can tell from your expression that it’s nothing good. We’re almost graduating, don’t mess with me!”
Li Yu feigned anger: “How dare you talk to your Big Brother like that? Can Big Brother harm you?”
“Heh…” Mu Li snorted coldly, “You tell me, and I’ll listen…”
Li Yu immediately put on a look of regret and pity, pounding his chest: “It’s all because of my two hateful younger brothers! They… they actually… sigh…”
Mu Li looked at Li Yu with a deadpan expression: “Hurry up, or I’ll just quit.”
Li Yu’s expression immediately became very fawning: “Second Brother, it’s nothing, really. It’s just that your two adorable younger brothers signed you up for a performance at the graduation ceremony.”
“It’s just a performance…” Mu Li suddenly jumped up and grabbed Li Yu’s neck, “What did you say? What performance? Graduation what?”
Li Yu chuckled: “It’s just an ordinary, simple graduation ceremony performance.”
Mu Li shook off Li Yu and was about to walk out of the dorm.
Li Yu couldn’t help but ask, “Li! Where are you going?”
“I’m going to wander the world, don’t mind me,” Mu Li said, then feigned leaving.
Li Yu hugged Mu Li’s leg and cried, “Li! We can’t live without you! If we lose you, our Four Elite will cease to exist!”
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Xu Ming and Wu Yao quickly rushed back.
Seeing these three cowardly guys sitting in a row, Mu Li felt a surge of anger.
“So, I have no choice?” Mu Li took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and gritted his teeth.
The three nodded like puppies.
Seeing the three of them so in sync, Mu Li couldn’t help but sigh, holding his forehead: “Misjudged my friends!”
Seeing that it had come to this, Mu Li couldn’t help but resign himself: “Alright, alright, let me think.”
It’s just a performance, isn’t it?
It seems I’ll have to bring out my trump card.
Mu Li had always kept a secret: he had transmigrated from a place called Earth.