Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

"Brother Yun!!"

Liu Jianhao, carrying large and small bags, instantly turned from bitterness to joy when he saw Mu Yun getting off at the shared electric scooter parking spot.

"Jianhao, you're here so early today?"

Then, Mu Yun turned his attention to the woman beside him: "Who is this?"

"This is my sister, Liu Yingying!"

"Nice to meet you!"

Liu Yingying stepped forward, extending her hand with a smile on her lips.

This woman, with her rather heroic appearance, still looked extremely aggressive even when she smiled, completely lacking the gentleness of an ordinary woman.

As expected of Liu Jianhao's sister, she is the complete opposite of her brother, who has absolutely no masculinity.

Firm and strong are not yang, gentle and yielding are not yin...

"Hello!"

Mu Yun extended his hand, intending to give a polite half-shake, but Liu Yingying reached out first and grasped his hand completely.

Well, although Liu Yingying's hands were very strong, they were softer than Mu Yun had imagined. In his understanding, apart from Duoduo who was born with superhuman strength, most people with obvious muscle lines would have hands that, if not all of them were calloused, would at least feel rough to the touch.

But Liu Yingying's hands, just like her name, feel very light and soft to the touch.

I imagine she must have been doing some kind of hand care.

Liu Jianhao: Maintenance? Who? My sister? Is it the kind of maintenance that involves punching a sandbag every day?

While Mu Yun was observing Liu Yingying, Liu Yingying was also sizing up Mu Yun.

Well, my first impression of him was that he was a very sunny and handsome young man.

Perhaps because she had just taken a shower, a faint, pleasant scent of an unknown shampoo could be smelled when you got closer. She was dressed very simply, with no fussy accessories. Her clothes, pants, shoes, and even her backpack were all mainly black, white, and gray. She seemed to be someone who didn't pay too much attention to her appearance and was very efficient in her work.

It's basically the same as what Liu Jianhao said yesterday.

His hands were large and strong, and the muscles in his exposed forearms were also very well-defined, clearly showing that he had been training. If the timing wasn't wrong, she would have liked to take him to a boxing gym for a match.

"What I'm saying is, could you two stop shaking hands for a bit and let's get up here quickly, okay? These things are quite heavy."

Seeing the two people holding hands without saying a word, sizing each other up and admiring each other, Liu Jianhao helplessly interrupted.

You two are standing there empty-handed, which is quite relaxing, but could you please consider how I feel...?

"Alright, you're a real man. This weight is nothing. When I was your age, I carried four heavy truck tires for a full marathon and never complained!" Liu Yingying withdrew her hand, slapped Liu Jianhao on the back, and said with exasperation.

"Ouch~~, that hurts!" Liu Jianhao gasped, then weakly muttered, "You think everyone's like you, a pure humanoid tigress?"

"Say it again!"

Liu Yingying narrowed her eyes slightly and asked with a forced smile.

"Brother Yun, save me!!"

Liu Jianhao, who was being stared at by Liu Yingying with a death stare, suddenly found the strength to dart behind Mu Yun and hurriedly called for help.

"Ahem, shall we go upstairs and talk about it?"

Mu Yun coughed lightly and looked at Liu Yingying with a smile.

"Hmph, I'll let you off this time for your friend's sake." Liu Yingying didn't say much. Besides getting to know Mu Yun in person, she mainly wanted to see how he cooked.

She wasn't some pampered young lady who never lifted a finger; she could cook some simple home-style dishes, and they tasted pretty good. Occasionally, when she was watching videos, she would also watch instructional videos from master chefs who taught at state banquets.

But it was precisely because she knew something about it that she was even more curious about how Mu Yun managed to create that miraculous flavor.

Soon, the three of them went upstairs. During the walk, Mu Yun took the heaviest bags from Liu Jianhao, which moved him deeply. As they walked, he kept saying things like, "Brothers are indeed better than sisters."

In return, he received another slap from Liu Yingying.

Through the white short-sleeved shirt, Mu Yun could even vaguely see two red handprints appearing on Liu Jianhao's back...

I don't know whether to say Liu Yingying was strong or Liu Jianhao's skin was too delicate...

"Our home is relatively small, and the buildings in this neighborhood are quite old, so it's best not to let any Pokémon that are too big or too heavy out," Mu Yun said after entering the house.

He was mainly saying this to Liu Yingying, because he was afraid that she might release a Venusaur or Torterra and collapse the floor.

Thunderous King Kong: What do you mean? Are you targeting me?

After saying that, Mu Yun carried a large pile of ingredients that Liu Jianhao had brought into the kitchen.

"What are you looking at, sis? A man's room is a secret. I advise you not to look around, or you'll get kicked out by Brother Yun. I won't be responsible then!"

(Ideally, just kick them out, so you can smell it but not eat it, hehe~~)

Liu Jianhao rubbed the burning red marks on his back, thinking maliciously.

"Tch, I've seen it all, as long as you don't end up like some people who keep maid outfits and princess dresses in their closets and various stockings in their bedside tables," Liu Yingying said with a chuckle.

"What stockings?"

Mu Yun, who came out carrying two cups and a bottle of chilled iced tea, asked with a curious look.

"You were the one who put it in there, so why are you blaming me?" Liu Jianhao took the drink from Mu Yun and complained speechlessly.

Who is it that sees those clothes online every time and wants to buy them, then doesn't wear them themselves but gives them to him to wear, and then throws the clothes away to him with a look of disgust?

"Then why don't you throw it away?" Liu Yingying retorted.

"Wear it once and then throw it away?"

"Keep wearing them instead of throwing them away?"

"...I'd love to!"

Liu Jian shouted loudly and proudly.

Mu Yun: What kind of new sibling play is this? How exciting! By the way, do you have any photos? I don't mean anything by it, a friend of mine said he's really curious!

Zhao Hailong: That's right, I'm Yun Ge's friend!

"Brother Yun, you know me. I'm known for not liking to waste food. I often finish every single grain of rice in my bowl. I really don't have any strange quirks!" Perhaps noticing Mu Yun's curious and probing gaze, Liu Jianhao immediately spoke up to explain.

It's okay, we're all brothers. With so much pressure in society these days, what's wrong with having a unique hobby? I understand!

Moreover, Mu Yun has always respected freedom of dress, and he never hesitates to give likes to those generous and magnanimous female bodhisattvas on Douyin.

Of course, Mu Yun couldn't say what he thought out loud, otherwise Liu Jianhao would probably be crying if he and his sister attacked him from both sides.

"I trust you. If there's nothing else, I'll go cook. You two can just relax and wander around as you please."

As he spoke, Mu Yun looked at Xiao Du and Bo Feng, who were casting curious glances at him, and said, "Go, go, go watch TV. Adults are talking, why are you kids getting involved?"

Xiao Du/Bo Feng: What is it that we can't hear in our own home?

"Mu Yun, I can cook a little too. How about I help you?" Liu Yingying asked as Mu Yun prepared to cook.

"Sure, that'll save you a lot of trouble."

Mu Yun nodded.

Watching the two people walk into the kitchen one after the other, Liu Jianhao blinked, feeling that something was not right.

These two have met before, yet they immediately went into the kitchen to cook together? It feels like they're the siblings, and I'm the outsider.

Liu Jianhao released two dogs and vigorously rubbed their heads, much to their puzzled looks.

I've never even cooked a meal with Yun-ge in the kitchen, and my older sister, that shrewish dragon, beat me to it!

hateful!!

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kitchen.

"Sister Yingying, have you ever cooked before?"

Mu Yun, who was washing vegetables, looked at Liu Yingying, who was skilled with a knife, and said with some surprise.

"I've only learned a little bit since I'm away from home, so I can barely make ends meet. I'm nowhere near as good as you." Liu Yingying's hands kept moving, but her eyes were scanning the kitchen.

The space was small, about the same size as the bathtub she used to take a bath in, but the stacking and filling of various kitchen utensils gave it a subtle sense of warmth.

Thinking about it, she looked at Mu Yun again.

At this moment, he was diligently washing and preparing vegetables. The afterglow of the setting sun slanted across his profile, and warm golden light shimmered behind him, exuding a charming and domestic aura.

For a fleeting moment, Liu Yingying did indeed have the illusion of married life.

It's strange that this is the first time I've ever seen it.

Liu Yingying banished these inexplicable thoughts from her mind and began chopping vegetables seriously.

As the saying goes, men and women working together makes the work easier.

With the help of Liu Yingying, a skilled kitchen assistant, Mu Yun quickly prepared a large table of delicious dishes.

Most of them are common home-style dishes.

But this only made Liu Yingying more puzzled.

The cooking steps were all normal, but after Mu Yun touched the food, it was as if the dish had been blessed by a culinary divine beast, making it exceptionally delicious!

Could it be that Mu Yun is some kind of rare culinary talent?

But aren't all the special abilities of those with special talents related to elves? What does being good at cooking have to do with elves?

Sitting at the table, Liu Yingying was lost in thought.

Until she smelled the aroma and her body involuntarily stuffed a piece of fried yellow croaker into her mouth, all her thoughts were covered by the word "delicious".

Who cares about all that? Nothing is more important than eating!

Chopsticks, please!

With chopsticks in one hand and blocking with the other, Liu Yingying used her powerful physical strength to forcefully push Liu Jianhao into a corner and take over most of the dishes.

"Catch them!"

The lizard king sitting next to her was even more eager, its bright yellow eyes filled with images of various dishes.

Due to limited space, Sniper Tree Owl and Bricaron could only wait for Liu Yingying to pack up and take them back.

Thunderous King Kong: So it wasn't targeting me after all. Then it's alright.

After eating and drinking their fill, Liu Jianhao and Liu Yingying didn't stay any longer. They packed up the leftovers and took them home.

Before leaving, Liu Jianhao remembered that he still had a bug-type treasure to give to Mu Yun. Before he could reach for it, Liu Yingying pulled it out of his pocket and handed it to Mu Yun.

"Thank you, Sister Yingying. Next time you want something to eat, just let me know. No need to be so polite!"

Mu Yun chuckled as he took the insect-type treasure from Liu Yingying's hand.

Trading ordinary meals for secret treasures—this deal is incredibly profitable!

"I'm a grown woman, I wouldn't let a kid like you eat me for free. Next time I go on a mission, I'll get you something good!"

Perhaps because she had drunk some wheat juice, Liu Yingying's face was rosy, and her tone of voice was much more forthright.

After the Liu siblings left, Mu Yun returned to the sofa and carefully examined the first elf treasure he had acquired.

This is a snow-white treasure resembling insect silk, about the width of two fingers and the length of a palm. It looks crystal clear and quite beautiful.

I don't know exactly what the effect will be.

Thinking it over, Mu Yun decisively activated the Eye of Data.