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Lin Dao rubbed his temples helplessly and looked at Zhao Lan: "Director Zhao, over here..."

Zhao Lan wasn't as agitated, but her goal was clear: "Mr. Lin, please speak. We need someone with practical skills to handle this situation."

"Regarding engineering cleanup and fieldwork," Lin Dao flipped to the second half of the report and then pointed to a road on the map.

"The most popular choices are the large rock snake populations and the golem populations active in the mountains."

"They are incredibly strong, adept at manipulating rocks, and experts at dealing with landslides, clearing giant obstacles, and carving temporary passages. Moreover, they are usually enormous, which in itself serves as a strong deterrent."

He continued, pointing to several high-risk marked areas on the map.

"For complex environments in the wild, I recommend two options: one is the Badao panda population near Chengdu."

"Although they are... straightforward, they have a strong sense of justice, outstanding physical combat capabilities, and can adapt to various terrains."

"Secondly, the arm wrestling group in the direction of Miancheng."

"Fighting-type Pokémon, after evolving into Machamp, possesses top-tier strength, stamina, and melee skills, making it suitable for handling sudden conflicts and physically demanding tasks."

Upon hearing this, Mayor Zhou suddenly coughed and interjected.

"Director Zhao, we in Chengdu have actually already made initial contact with that... domineering panda clan."

"They're very interested in the 'Honey Energy Cubes,' and yesterday one of the mischievous pandas even came to the camp to exchange them for a basket..."

Zhao Lan was extremely astute and immediately understood the hidden meaning in Mayor Zhou's words.

He had his eye on those panda Pokémon for a long time! He wanted to keep them for himself in Rongcheng (to prepare for the local trainers he would support in the future)!

Her smile remained unchanged, but her eyes turned slightly cold.

"Mayor Zhou is overthinking it. We have handled countless emergencies and dangerous situations in our bureau, and we have extensive experience in communication and response."

"Although the domineering pandas are known for their strong and straightforward nature, data shows that they generally hate evil and value order within their territory. This aligns with our responsibility to maintain the safety of exploration areas and deal with violations."

"I think it's perfect. Besides, Pancham needs to witness other Pokémon using Dark-type moves or experience enough battles to evolve, and our battleground is in the wild, which provides a suitable training environment."

Mayor Zhou was momentarily speechless. Before he could say anything more, a more composed deputy mayor gently tugged at his sleeve, signaling him not to be too obvious.

Zhao Lan ignored him and turned to Lin Dao, her smile gentle but her tone leaving no room for refusal: "Mr. Lin, I've also looked at the information on the Arm Wrestling Clan, and they are very suitable for us."

"Alright, Onix, Golem, Machop, and Pandaren will be added to our initial contact list. Thank you."

She paused, then added in a more intimate tone, "Mr. Lin, you don't need to be so polite in the future. Just call me Sister Zhao."

Mayor Zhou muttered something under his breath, not quite suppressing his voice: "Sister Zhao... she's almost old enough to..." Before he could finish, his deputy grabbed him tightly.

Zhao Lan's smile remained unchanged, but Lin Dao on the other side of the screen seemed to feel the temperature in her eyes drop a few degrees.

"Mayor Zhou seems to have a problem with the Pokémon I chose? Or does he have doubts about our ability to handle the situation? We can have a good 'communication'."

Seeing that the tension in the meeting room was about to escalate again, Lin Dao, who was trying to smooth things over, recommended another group of dragon-headed gophers in the nearby area to Zhao Lan. With their steel claws and drills on their heads, they could penetrate any iron plate, no matter how thick. This attracted the attention of Zhang Jiye and Li Qiang, and they started arguing with Zhao Lan about who should own the dragon-headed gophers.

When Lin Dao finally walked out of the conference room, he felt a dull ache in his head.

He has come to a profound understanding of how fierce the competition for resources will be once the authorities truly recognize the enormous strategic value of Pokémon in various industries.

Today's "consultation" is just a small-scale discussion between the military, public security, central government departments, and local governments. If transportation, construction, agriculture and forestry, medical care, and even sports and culture departments were to join in... I can't even imagine what that scene would be like.

Li Hao and Shen Yu'er are live-streaming from the open space of the camp.

The zigzag bear demonstrated its "scavenging" ability, quickly collecting and piling up the few berries that Li Hao had deliberately scattered; Pikachu tried to control the intensity of its electric shocks, making a light bulb flicker on and off; and the Kangaskhan, encouraged by its mother, practiced its "continuous punches" against a wooden stake.

Seeing Lin Dao come out, Shen Yu'er said a few closing words to the camera and signaled Li Hao to turn off the broadcast.

"Brother Lin, what's the plan next?"

Li Hao packed up the equipment, and the snake-patterned bear skillfully jumped onto his shoulder.

Lin Dao let out a long sigh and sorted out his thoughts.

"We'll head back to Chengdu today. Salamence will stay here, guiding Bagon's basic training while assisting the authorities in establishing connections with surrounding Pokémon communities."

"I'm planning to take Growlithe and Pikachu back with me this time. Growlithe will be my main bodyguard, and Pikachu also needs to start systematic move training and adapt to the city environment."

He looked at Li Hao: "Xiao Hao, the serpent bears also need to start systematic training. Whether for your own safety or for their future, we should officially begin to systematically train our own partners. I will develop some basic training plans for you next."

Li Hao nodded earnestly: "Understood, Brother Lin! The Serpent Bear has been itching to get stronger for a long time!"

Lin Dao then turned to Shen Yu'er. Before he could speak, Shen Yu'er smiled slightly and took the initiative to speak.

"Just call me Yu'er or Xiao Yu. Calling me Miss Shen or President Shen sounds too formal. We're colleagues now, but more importantly, we're comrades-in-arms, right?"

Lin Dao readily agreed and smiled, "Okay, Xiaoyu. Then you can just call me Lin Dao. How's the recruitment for the animation production department going? Especially the core creative leader, have you made any progress?"

When the topic turned to work, Shen Yu'er regained her capable demeanor, but a subtle hesitation lingered between her brows.

"The basic technology and production staff framework is almost complete. The biggest gap right now is a creative director or director who has ideas, passion, and can grasp the core of 'Pokémon'."

"I actually have someone in mind, a junior from my university, named Li Ren, nicknamed 'Dumpling'."

"After graduating from medical school, he didn't stay at the hospital for long before resigning and going to Chengdu to pursue his dream, starting his own animation studio."

She took out her tablet and pulled up a video.

"After he learned that we were hiring, his resume was rejected in the first round because it didn't match his major. Later, he contacted me directly and sent me a Pokémon-themed short film that he had produced himself. I think... it's very inspired."

Lin Dao took the tablet and opened the video. The short film was only a few minutes long, but it was well-produced.

The film opens with a heartwarming slice-of-life scene in a small town filled with Pokémon and humans, featuring a bright and gentle art style. The middle section shifts to a crisis, showcasing the trainers and Pokémon fighting side-by-side with fluid camera work, dynamic action choreography, and effective emotional delivery. Finally, the crisis is resolved, and peace is restored, leaving a lingering impression. Even more remarkable is the film's concise yet vivid portrayal of the different Pokémon's personalities.

"Very good!" Lin Dao's eyes lit up after watching it. "The visuals, pacing, emotions, and especially the portrayal of the bond between Pokémon and Trainers are all very well done."

Looking at the list of young yet passionate names at the end of the video, Lin Dao thought, "I feel like he really understands and truly loves it. He's the one! Any questions?"