Pokémon: Starting as a Pokémon Researcher with Milotic

So they all turned their heads away and ignored the others, taking out their business cards one by one and saying, "Principal Zhang, this is my business card. Please remember to let us know when Ye Chen comes back."

"Ok, no problem."

After watching the eight people leave the office, Principal Zhang sighed.

Ye Chen was the most prodigy and talented child he had ever seen, with a future that was definitely limitless. Moreover, he got along very well with him. To be honest, he was really reluctant to see Ye Chen leave Rongcheng No. 850 High School.

……

Chengdu Airport, flight AC4107 landed successfully.

A man and a woman stepped off the plane. Ye Chen stretched and said, "Finally here. It's so comfortable being back! Were you running around like this during your last mission that lasted so long?"

Mu Xue rolled her eyes, slapped him on the back, and said, "You think I want to travel all over the country? It's all for you."

After saying that, she seemed to realize it was inappropriate, so she added, "It's not just... but also to protect your safety."

Chapter 150 Competition Among Top Universities

The campus in the early morning always gives people a sense of tranquility, and even someone like Ye Chen, who has just returned from venturing into a secret realm in another place, can feel that sense of relaxation.

The restless heart calmed down without him even realizing it, which is why he continued to go to school, even though he couldn't learn much there anymore. The constant switching of lifestyles kept his life from getting boring.

Moreover, after a long period of exploration outside, and the scheming and testing of various people, Ye Chen sometimes even forgot that he was just an 18-year-old boy. Returning to school would make him feel younger.

Ye Chen walked into the classroom, where most of the students had already arrived.

The students weren't too surprised by Ye Chen's appearance; at most, they just glanced at him a few more times.

This is because Ye Chen often asks for leave. Sometimes he would ask to go back home halfway through class, and the teacher would not say anything about it. It can only be said that this is the privilege of a top student.

So the students have gotten used to his occasional disappearances and reappearances.

When Jiang Shuyun saw Ye Chen return, she quickly went to him and asked, "How did it go? Did you handle things well this time?"

Ye Chen had told her this before he left, so she knew he was going to find research materials.

"It's all done. This time I went to a new secret realm. It's a desert landscape, which is quite interesting."

"You went to another secret realm! I'm so envious!" Jiang Shuyun said wistfully. "I wonder when I'll be able to go to whichever secret realm I want like you, and see all sorts of scenery and spirits!"

Because of her personality, Jiang Shuyun had longed for an adventurous life since she was a child, and various kinds of secret realms were undoubtedly the best places for adventure.

"Hey, the secret realm isn't as wonderful as you think. It's also very dangerous inside. So if you want to explore various secret realms, you should improve your strength first 々々."

Ye Chen showed no mercy and shattered her illusions with a single sentence, because he knew that the secret realm was not a place to joke around. Inside, you would not only face the dangers posed by the environment and wild Pokémon, but other exploring trainers could also take your life at any time.

The number of trainers who die inside each year, if added up, could easily circle Chengdu twice, if not twice the Earth.

Jiang Shuyun wrinkled her pretty nose and said, "Of course I know. I've been working hard to train my Charizard lately, okay?"

At that moment, three heads peeked out of the classroom door and peered inside. It was Liu Lixuan, Guo Shengfu, and Qi Jun.

"team leader!"

Although the Southwest University Tournament has been over for a long time and the school team has disbanded, they still call Ye Chen their captain. Moreover, the five of them still keep in touch. When they learned that Ye Chen had returned, the other three of them rushed over to find him.

Ye Chen and Jiang Shuyun looked up and asked, "Why did you two come here?"

"We heard you were back, Captain, so we came to see you. By the way, you didn't know, did you? While you were gone for the past few days, Liu Lixuan's 'Mountain King' has already broken through to the advanced level!"

Ye Chen looked over in surprise: "You're amazing, kid!"

Actually, if you think about it carefully, Liu Lixuan was the most talented of the three. Previously, due to his family's financial situation, he couldn't receive proper training. This time, he won the prize money from the competition and doesn't have to worry about resources. It's normal for him to break through to the advanced level after more than a month of training.

Liu Lixuan smiled shyly and said, "I'm still far from being as good as the captain."

"You didn't come here just to see me, did you?" Ye Chen asked.

"Hehe, Captain, you figured it out. Actually, many universities have sent us invitations before, and we wanted to ask for your opinion."

"Well..." Ye Chen pondered for a moment, "Actually, you don't need to discuss this with me. But if you really want to ask me, I can only say that the school you choose doesn't have to be the best, but it must be the most suitable for you. I also have schools in mind, but they may not be suitable for you, so you'd better go home and discuss it carefully with your parents before making a decision."

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, all three fell silent.

Because they won the Southwest University Competition, they received invitations from top universities, who offered them direct admission without taking the college entrance examination.

The three of them originally thought that they would go to whichever school their captain went to, but after listening to Ye Chen's words, they also felt that this matter was indeed very important, a major juncture in their lives, and that they should not be so casual about it, but should think carefully before making a decision.

"The captain is right. Let's go back and communicate more with the parents before we talk about it."

"But Captain, you said you've already decided which university you'd like to attend. Could you tell us about it?"

Ye Chen smiled and shook his head upon hearing this. It wasn't that he didn't want to talk about it, but he knew that these universities were definitely vying for him, and he could use this to gain more benefits among them, so it was better not to reveal it for the time being.

Seeing that Ye Chen was unwilling to talk, the three of them did not press him. Instead, they chatted about some interesting things that had happened during Ye Chen's absence until the bell rang for class.

After the three left, Jiang Shuyun quietly asked, "Actually, those universities have also sent me invitations, but I haven't accepted them yet. Which university are you planning to go to? Tell me, you're not going to keep it from me, are you?"

"You'll find out soon enough, so why worry about such a short time?"

"I want to know now, please tell me! Please!"

Seeing Jiang Shuyun's unusually coquettish tone, Ye Chen coaxed her with a smile, "You (Qian Wang Zhao) should know by the time school ends today. Be good and don't make a fuss."

Jiang Shuyun was about to say something when a voice came from the classroom door.

"Ye Chen, the principal wants to see you in his office. He has something to discuss with you."

Ye Chen said, "Look, here it is. Be good, I'll tell you when I get back."

After Ye Chen left, Jiang Shuyun shyly covered her flushed face. This was the first time in her life that she had ever acted coquettishly towards Ye Chen!

……

Inside the president's office, eight admissions advisors from top universities were already waiting anxiously.

Each of them had a cup of tea on the table in front of them, but no one had time to drink it. Everyone was warily watching their competitors.

A moment later, there was a knock on the door, and everyone looked up instantly, their eyes burning as they stared at the tightly closed door.

"Principal, I'm here."

Chapter 151 How much are you willing to pay?

Ye Chen walked into the office and saw the principal and eight admissions mentors staring intently at him.

"What is this?" Ye Chen asked, feigning ignorance of their identities.

"Ye Chen, let me introduce you. They are all admissions advisors from top universities across the country. They are here to inquire about your preferences."

Ye Chen looked at the eight people, and they all smiled kindly and nodded slightly at him.

"Hello, teachers." Ye Chen greeted the teachers respectfully.

Meanwhile, the admissions mentors nodded silently in their hearts. This Ye Chen is not bad. Despite having achieved such amazing success, he is still humble and polite and has not been blinded by fame and fortune.

"Then I'll head out first, leaving this place to you." The principal said with a smile, "By the way, Ye Chen, these guys are really eyeing you. They'll have to bleed a lot of money if they want you to join their school."

He then walked out of the office amidst the astonished gazes of the eight admissions mentors. They hadn't expected this guy to turn the tables on them at the last moment, and now it wouldn't be so easy to win over Ye Chen.

Ye Chen, looking every bit the model student, nodded obediently and said, "I understand, Principal."

"Hello Ye Chen, I'm from Qingmu University, we..."

Before the admissions officer from Aoki University could finish speaking, he was interrupted by another professor from a different university: "Ye Chen, don't listen to his nonsense. I'm from Shanghai University, and Shanghai University is a prestigious university..."

Seeing that the two had taken the initiative, the others were not to be outdone and quickly began to introduce themselves, making the office as noisy as a market again, and it was impossible to hear what they were saying.

Ye Chen watched them with a smile, nodding slightly in agreement from time to time, even though he couldn't hear what they were saying.

After a while, they seemed to realize that something was wrong, so they slowly stopped and stared at Ye Chen expectantly.

The office gradually quieted down. Then Ye Chen spoke up, "Have all the teachers finished speaking? We'll never reach a conclusion this way. I think we should introduce them one by one in order, starting with... um... let's start with the teacher on the far left." (bjdd)

The person on the far left was overjoyed. Although his school was also one of the top in the country, it was only considered average among these eight universities. He never expected that he would be the first to arrive.

The others exchanged glances and could only agree. This was Ye Chen's own method, and even if they were dissatisfied, they dared not object, lest they leave a bad impression on this genius researcher.

"Hello Ye Chen, I am a tutor from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. You possess exceptional research talent, and our Pokémon Research Department is among the best in the country. Therefore, I believe you can better utilize your talents here. Furthermore, after discussions among the university's higher-ups, if you join Jiao Tong University, you will receive a scholarship of 100 million yuan annually. Additionally, we can nominate your name for every world-class Pokémon research conference, allowing you to participate. What do you think?"

Ye Chen nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, his expression still smiling, making it impossible to discern his true thoughts.

"Next, who are you?" Ye Chen looked directly at the next person to be introduced.

The admissions advisor from Jiaotong University became somewhat anxious: "Ye Chen, what's your opinion? If there's anything you're not satisfied with, we can discuss it."

Ye Chen waved for the tutor to sit down and said slowly, "Teacher, please don't be in such a hurry. We should at least hear about the other students' attractive offers."

"This..." The professor from Jiaotong University had no choice but to slowly sit down.

Within just over ten minutes of entering the office, although Ye Chen maintained a humble attitude, he had unknowingly taken control of the entire atmosphere. Now, it remained to be seen how much these universities were willing to pay for him!

Chapter 152 Competition, Selection!

"Ye Chen, I am an admissions advisor from the Xia Guo Academy of Sciences. Don't listen to that guy's nonsense. Our school's Pokémon Research program is truly recognized as the best in the country, undoubtedly the most suitable place for you to develop your talents. In addition to what they proposed, we can also increase the annual scholarship to 200 million!"

Ye Chen nodded slightly after listening, and then looked at the third person.

The man couldn't figure out what Ye Chen was thinking. He wondered if Ye Chen was holding out for a higher price, so he could only offer better terms than the previous offer.

"Ye Chen, we are from Shanghai University..."