My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 102 A Day of Internship

Tong Hua rode up on a black bicycle, which he had bought with his savings the day before.

It wasn't as expensive as in the game; it was just a bicycle that looked quite old-fashioned. If I had to say, Tong Hua had seen this style before on Earth.

I think it's called, "28-inch steel".

These bulky and tall bicycles, though somewhat difficult to ride, are among the few excellent means of transportation in Chicory Village besides Pokémon.

"Chirp chirp!"

The messenger bird sat on the back seat, chirping excitedly. This was its first time riding a bicycle, and since it had to hold onto the tail bag with one hand, it had to use the other to wrap its arms around Tong Hua's waist.

"Are you all set? Let's go!"

Tong Hua took a deep breath and pushed off with both feet!

The tall, heavy-duty bicycle swayed a bit at first, but it quickly stabilized under his skillful control and moved smoothly along the path leading to Wind-Swept Town.

The wheels rolled over the road, making a soft "rustling" sound. The midday breeze, carrying the fresh scent of the fields, brushed against my cheeks, making me feel relaxed and happy.

The messenger bird clung tightly to Tong Hua's waist, excitedly looking around. The view from this height was completely different from its usual flying perspective!

"Chirp chirp!" the messenger bird chirped merrily, feeling the wind brush against its feathers.

"Haha, hold on tight! It's downhill ahead!" Tong Hua reminded him with a smile, slightly increasing the speed of his pedaling.

The bicycle glided down the gentle slope, gradually picking up speed.

The trees and fields along the roadside rushed past, and the messenger bird couldn't help but spread its wings, as if to embrace this feeling of freedom.

Meanwhile, at the Fengrao Town base,

Two interns, who had just finished experiencing the daily tasks assigned by the rangers, were excitedly exchanging ideas with several senior colleagues.

"I never knew the work of rangers was so noble!"

"That's right, we actually had to deliver newspapers door-to-door. It felt like we only spent one morning and everyone in town knew us."

"But to be honest, I still want to try being a staff member. Being able to remotely command Huang Yao from the base, making him run errands everywhere, sounds like a lot of fun. Hehe—."

"Ritsumi—what did you just say?"

Ritsumi playfully stuck out her tongue: "Just kidding!"

"But honestly, being able to become a full-fledged ranger and help so many people with my partner Pokémon feels really amazing!" she said, her eyes filled with longing.

Huang Yao nodded in agreement. "That's right, and the hunting harpoons used by official rangers are much better than the crippled beginner harpoons we use at school."

Just then, Renmei and Soichi walked over with smiles: "Alright, you two have worked hard! How was the morning's experience? Was it more interesting and more tiring than you imagined?"

"Yes! Hitomi-senpai! Soichi-senpai!" the two answered in unison.

"That's good!"

"Seeing you all always reminds me of the time before I graduated," Renmei said, seemingly lost in memories.

"Back then, Chuangyi and I were always together. Although boarding school life could be depressing at times, having friends around made it much better."

"That's right, and after graduation, I actually miss that time. I wonder how the teachers and the dorm supervisors are doing now."

"Hey, you two have only graduated a few months ago, right?" Captain Tao Lang walked up from behind and patted the two on the shoulder with a smile.

"Already missing campus life? Looks like our work at the Fengrao Town base isn't fulfilling enough?"

Hitomi and Souichi smiled sheepishly.

"Captain, please don't make fun of us." Chuangyi scratched his head. "It's just that seeing them makes me a little sentimental."

Captain Lang turned his gaze to the two interns, his tone gentle but encouraging: "Huangyao, Lumei, how was your experience?"

Remember, the Ranger's job is more than just delivering newspapers. More importantly, it's about protecting the harmonious relationships between people and between people and Pokémon.

Huang Yao nodded earnestly: "Yes, Captain! We understand that deeply!"

I really want to graduate quickly and become a full-fledged ranger as soon as possible!

Ritsumi nodded vigorously in agreement: "That's right! And I think the best part is being able to build a deep bond with your partner Pokémon and work hard together!" As she spoke, she touched the messy hair of the swaying Pokémon beside her.

Just then, a clear bicycle bell rang out from the base entrance.

"Ring ring!"

Immediately afterwards, a clear, slightly breathless voice came through: "Hello! Fairy Tale Ranch, Happy Dessert Shop! Your order of 100 Baofen has been delivered!"

The sudden sound interrupted the conversation inside the base, and everyone looked curiously towards the doorway.

There was a young man who looked sunny and down-to-earth, holding onto a tall, black bicycle that looked quite old.

His cheeks were slightly flushed from cycling, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, but his smile was exceptionally bright.

On the back of the bicycle, a messenger bird was carefully protecting a rather large insulated box, its bright black eyes filled with excitement and pride at completing its mission.

"Oh, it's so lively, everyone's here."

"Ah! Here it comes!"

Renmei's eyes lit up, and she immediately went to greet them, "Tonghua! Messenger bird! Thank you for your hard work! You even rode your bicycle all the way here, it must have been tiring!"

"It's nothing, it's nothing!" Tong Hua laughed heartily and wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve.

Renmei quickly handed over the handkerchief from her pocket, while at the same time taking out banknotes from her wallet.

"You've worked so hard, consider the extra money as delivery fee."

"Then I'll accept it without hesitation." Tong Hua smiled and accepted the 100 Baofen coins. The price of 3 Baofen coins was 3. With the deposit from Renmei and this amount, it would be about 3.

"Oh, it's Tong Hua. Long time no see." Captain Lang stepped forward and greeted Tong Hua.

"Renmei and Chuangyi have been bringing you back the baofen (a type of pasta dish) these past few days. They're really delicious. Thank you."

"You flatter me. They were just for promotional purposes," Tong Hua said with a smile.

At this moment, Renmei had already opened the insulated box, and the enticing sweet aroma instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Come on, everyone, don't be shy, eat while it's hot!" Renmei enthusiastically distributed Baofen.

Huang Yao and Lu Mei took the warm Bao Fen, took a bite, and their eyes widened immediately.

"It tastes familiar! It's so delicious!" the two exclaimed in unison.

"Wait, you guys have also eaten Tong Hua's Baofen?"

"Yes." Ritsumi nodded. "We visited Fairy Tale Ranch during the holidays. They gave us a lot of snacks, which were very popular when we brought them back to school."

Huang Yao chimed in, "That's right, everyone thought it was delicious after eating it, even the principal and teachers kept praising it."

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The group praised Tong Hua's culinary skills, one after another. Everyone in the base gathered around, tasting the snacks Tong Hua had made while chatting.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming more and more harmonious, a notification sound suddenly came from the computer at the base's front desk.

The only female staff member in the base stepped forward to check, and her expression instantly turned serious.

"Emergency mission! All patrol personnel at the base, mobilize immediately!"