Pokémon: I have no choice but to do this old thing?

Leaving the perpetually frigid Xuefeng City, the train carried Zhang Jianying and his companions toward the warmer scenic area.

An ice goose perched by the window, its square, icy head turning slightly as the scenery outside changed, its tuft of hair swaying gently.

"Soon we'll have our own home."

Zhang Jianying spoke to the Poké Balls in front of him, his tone filled with anticipation.

The Poké Ball wobbled slightly, conveying a response.

Walking along the seaside promenade in the scenic area, Zhang Jianying was comparing real estate brochures in her hand when a familiar voice with a lazy smile sounded beside her:

"Looks like your team has gained another lovely new member."

He turned his head and saw that Cynthia was already standing to the side.

She was dressed in a beige casual outfit that accentuated her slender figure, and her long golden hair shone brightly in the sunlight.

Her gaze passed over Zhang Jianying and landed directly on the ice goose in front of him, which was shuffling along with its tiny feet.

She naturally reached out her hand, her voice soft: "Come here, let me hug you."

"Strange? (◍•ᴗ•◍)"

The little guy seemed instinctively drawn to the champion, who possessed a powerful yet gentle aura. It clung to her arm with its tiny wings and rubbed its square, icy head against her arm.

Before Zhang Jianying could even organize his thoughts, the little guy had already "changed hands."

He smiled wryly: "It's quite fond of you. By the way, what are you doing here?"

His gaze swept over Cynthia's back, where Garchomp still stood there like a Yakuza boss, arms crossed, its sharp eyes glancing at the little penguin, and a soft snort coming from its nose.

"I just finished an alliance meeting here, and while I was at it, I looked up some information about ancient ruins nearby," Cynthia replied casually.

Looking for a place to live?

While gently tapping the ice block head of the ice goose with her finger, Cynthia glanced at the fancy real estate brochure in Zhang Jianying's hand. "These promotional materials for tourists won't find a truly suitable place for the little ones."

Without waiting for Zhang Jianying's reply, she took out a sleek Alliance communicator from her small bag and pressed a shortcut key: "It's me. I'm on the Seaside Boulevard in the scenic area. Take me to see that house from before."

The two strolled along the seaside promenade. "Won't this be too much trouble for you?" Zhang Jianying asked hesitantly.

"It was just a small favor."

Cynthia smiled slightly, "That property already belongs to the Alliance and has been vacant. Rather than leaving it empty, it's better to give it to someone who needs it."

Less than ten minutes later, a housekeeper dressed in a dark suit with her hair neatly styled in a bun silently pulled up in front of them in a sleek hovercar.

"Miss Cynthia."

The housekeeper bowed and then gave Zhang Jianying a professional, polite smile. "Sir, please follow me."

The hovercar traveled along the coastline, turned onto a secluded tree-lined avenue, and finally stopped in front of a rustic wooden gate.

The gate slowly opened, and the sight before them made all the little ones hold their breath.

This is a truly private paradise.

On one side is a long stretch of fine white sand beach, with clear waves gently lapping against the shore; on the other side is a lush and verdant forest, where the leisurely calls of wild Pokémon can be heard.

A two-story wooden building, blending modern minimalism with retro style, sits there, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows facing the unbeatable sea view, and a wide wooden terrace extending outwards, as if connected to the sea.

Even more wonderfully, at the edge of the forest, an ancient stone relic, eroded by time and vines, stands quietly.

"Whoa—!!"

Baby Dragon was the first to jump out of the car, rolled around several times on the soft lawn, and then excitedly gestured towards the vast space.

The forest tortoise strolled leisurely to the edge of the forest, its thick limbs treading on the soft ground, the bushes on its back swaying gently in the breeze.

Gastly let out a series of excited, eerie laughs, its figure blurring instantly as it disappeared into the shadows of the dilapidated ruins.

Gardevoir floated to the terrace facing the sea, closed its eyes, and felt the sea breeze. Shuttle slowly climbed up a few tall coconut trees next to the terrace and found the most comfortable spot under the dappled shadows.

Even the ice goose in Cynthia's arms struggled to jump onto the beach, running towards the sea with "cheep cheep cheep," shaking its square head and touching the surging waves with its little wings.

"This place originally belonged to a veteran Pokémon breeder, but he later moved to Alola," Cynthia explained. "So both the environmental design and the architectural layout have fully considered the needs of Pokémon. I think this place should meet all your expectations."

"I'll buy it here." Zhang Jianying said without any hesitation.

Cynthia nodded slightly to the housekeeper, who then took out a device to deduct the corresponding amount from the Alliance Card and began processing the follow-up procedures.

She turned to the butler and whispered a few words to him. A moment later, a powerfully built Dragonite descended from the sky, carrying several tightly sealed supply boxes on its claws and back.

Under the efficient direction of the housekeeper, brand-new high-end bedding, exquisite kitchenware, refrigerated boxes filled with all kinds of top-quality ingredients, and various daily necessities were quickly and orderly placed into the house.

He was somewhat puzzled. "What's this?"

"A housewarming gift," Cynthia said with a slight smile. "I can't let you and your Pokémon live in an empty house, can I?"

Zhang Jianying's eyes were complicated, and the feeling of being kept by a sugar daddy was even stronger.

"How about hosting a beach party to celebrate moving in?"

"I suggest it," Cynthia suggested, a relaxed smile playing on her lips.

She walked naturally to the guest room, and when she reappeared a while later, she had changed into an elegant navy blue one-piece swimsuit.

The form-fitting cut perfectly accentuated her shapely waist and hips, as well as her long, straight, and fair legs.

She casually tied her long golden hair up, revealing her beautifully shaped neck, and led Milotic towards the sea.

As Zhang Jianying prepared food in the open kitchen on the terrace, her gaze kept involuntarily drawn to the beautiful figure by the sea.

Her skin was dazzlingly white in the sunlight. He felt his waveguide become somewhat disordered, so he quickly lowered his head and focused on grilling the meat.

Cynthia walked ashore from the sea, her wet footprints leaving marks on the fine sand.

She walked onto the terrace, picked up a glass of chilled tree juice handed to her by Gardevoir, and watched Zhang Jianying expressionlessly flip the grilled meat, a beautiful curve forming at the corner of her eyes:

Why do you seem a little nervous?

"That's not true."

Zhang Jianying forced a calm demeanor, "I was just thinking about the heat of the grill..."

Cynthia chuckled softly, and her teasing look made Zhang Jianying's heart beat even faster.

At this moment, Gastly and Cynthia's Lucario stared at each other from afar.

Gastly flicked its tongue and gave a knowing, wicked grin.

Lucario crossed its arms, its Aura allowing it to clearly detect the unusual fluctuations coming from the trainer's side. The young human's Aura was now rippling violently like the surface of a lake after a stone has been thrown in, carrying a scorching temperature and irregular frequencies.

It nodded steadily, confirming Gastly's guess.

The two took over the kitchen work in perfect harmony: Gastly used its universal claws to flip the skewers, while Lucario used its waveguide to control the heat.

Meanwhile, Lucario kept an eye on the auras of the two people over there, sensing the equally complex aura of its own trainer. It shook its head slightly, with a hint of regret.

Cynthia watched this scene unfold and thought the two little ones were very good at reading the atmosphere. She felt a little amused and warm inside.

Looking at Zhang Jianying's still somewhat youthful profile, a thought flashed through her mind: He seems to be a few years younger than me.

But she quickly dismissed the thought. In this world, the love for Pokémon and the connection between the two of them were far more important than age.

……

The atmosphere at the seaside is warm and inviting.

The dragon clung to Togekiss, being carried along at low altitude. Gardevoir gracefully served everyone. Garchomp lay on the edge of the beach, squinting at the interaction, and exhaling a puff of white smoke.

"Do you know how to surf?"

Cynthia gazed at the shimmering sea and enthusiastically suggested, "Let Milotic take us."

"Of course." Zhang Jianying nodded.

Milotic gracefully glided into the water, attaching a special traction device. The two stepped onto a surfboard and propelled themselves forward, cutting through the waves as Milotic swam.

The sea breeze grew stronger, and the moisture hit our faces.

Cynthia stood on the surfboard in front, her long golden hair dancing wildly in the wind.

Her navy blue swimsuit was completely soaked by the seawater, tightly wrapping around her mature and voluptuous body, perfectly outlining her full and perky breasts and slender and supple waist.

With each rise and fall of the surfboard, the graceful contours of her body were revealed in full view of the sunlight.

Her full breasts swayed slightly with her balancing movements, and her waist twisted, creating smooth and beautiful lines between her hips and legs.

A large wave surged in, lifting the surfboard violently. Cynthia stretched her body backward to maintain her balance.

This movement allowed her upper body to fully stretch out, and her round, full breasts looked particularly proud under the swimsuit, with a deep cleavage clearly visible under the wet fabric.

Water droplets slid down her fair skin, flowed over her collarbone, over that breathtakingly full curve, and finally disappeared into the depths of her swimsuit.

Cynthia's long, shapely legs were firmly planted on the surfboard, and seawater flowed over her firm skin, gleaming healthily in the sunlight.

Each shift in her center of gravity caused the curves of her waist and legs to appear perfectly rounded, showcasing a full yet powerful figure.

The visually striking scene made Zhang Jianying's breath catch in his throat. He felt a surge of heat rush to his head, and all he could see was that captivating body dancing against the backdrop of the azure sea and sky.

My mind went completely blank, and all I could hear was the deafening sound of my own heartbeat.