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Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er exchanged a glance, knowing that their identities could no longer be hidden.

Lin Dao took off his hat and mask and gave the train conductor an apologetic smile.

"We are very sorry, it was our oversight. The newly recruited companion is not yet familiar with the rules of riding the vehicle, we will handle it immediately."

When Lin Dao's face was revealed, the entire carriage fell silent instantly.

The female train attendant clearly recognized him; her eyes widened instantly, and her professional expression was replaced by shock and excitement.

"Mr. Lin Dao?! You are Mr. Lin Dao!"

This sound completely shattered the silence of the carriage.

The four middle-aged men turned around abruptly, their faces filled with disbelief.

The couple covered their mouths, almost screaming.

The woman wearing a mask sat up straight, her sharp gaze fixed on him from behind her sunglasses.

"Yes, I am Lin Dao." Lin Dao readily admitted, and then apologized again.

"We are willing to accept any punishment for causing trouble to train operations."

The female train attendant blushed with excitement, but still tried her best to remain professional.

"Mr. Lin, the regulations... the regulations are like this: releasing Pokémon on a moving train without permission requires registering the trainer's information, providing safety education, and imposing a fine... However, if the Pokémon does not cause any damage or panic, and it is the first offense, education is usually the primary approach..."

She spoke very quickly and was clearly a little nervous.

"We're fully cooperating." Shen Yu'er also took off her mask, quickly put the docile Foam Squirrel back into its Poké Ball, and then looked at Snivy.

This time, Snivy cooperated and took the initiative to touch the Poké Ball that Shen Yu'er handed over.

With the assistance of the train attendant and the purser who arrived later, the registration, fine, and verbal warning process was completed quickly.

Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er were extremely cooperative and approachable, which moved and impressed the railway staff.

After finishing the business, the flight attendant made a somewhat embarrassed suggestion.

"Mr. Lin, Ms. Shen, several of our colleagues in the crew... are all your supporters. We wonder if... you could sign something? We promise it won't disturb your rest and we will never disclose your itinerary!"

Lin Dao readily agreed.

Under the careful arrangement of the purser, several crew members on duty took turns coming in, excitedly but restrainedly obtaining autographs and promising to keep the secret.

Even the female train attendant who initially handled the incident blushed and asked for a blessing slip.

When Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er were finally able to return to their seats, the eyes of the other eight passengers in the same carriage were completely different.

The four middle-aged men walked over first, their attitude respectful yet courteous.

"Mr. Lin, I've long admired your name! My surname is Zhang, and I run a building materials business. I never expected to ride in the same car as you; it's truly an honor!" A middle-aged man with a square face handed over his business card.

"Mr. Lin, I'm Li from Rongcheng Biotechnology..."

"Mr. Lin, I am..."

They exchanged brief pleasantries, expressed their respect, and asked for autographs, without causing any further disturbance; they handled the situation very well.

Then, the woman wearing a mask walked over, accompanied by her secretary. She took off her sunglasses and mask, revealing a well-maintained and charismatic face.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Shen, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Meng Na, the daughter of Ren Zhenhua from Huaju Technology."

She extended her hand proactively, smiling politely: "I came to Chengdu this time to represent my company to discuss supply chain cooperation with the local government, and I also plan to visit you both in Xinyuan City later."

"I never expected my father to urgently summon me back to the capital to participate in cooperation negotiations between the company and the Dos Federation delegation, which is why I changed to this train at the last minute. I never expected to have the honor of traveling on the same train as you."

Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er shook hands with her.

Meng Na speaks and acts with competence, clearly demonstrating a deep understanding of business and social dynamics.

She briefly expressed Huaju Group's strong interest in the application of Pokémon-related technologies and its expectations for future cooperation.

The two sides exchanged personal contact information, and Lin Dao agreed to arrange an informal preliminary exchange during his stay in the capital.

When Mengna returned to her seat, the couple, who had been unable to contain themselves any longer, finally approached, their faces showing the excitement and nervousness of fans meeting their idol.

"Teacher Lin! Sister Shen!" Yu Qin and Wang Jiajia walked up to them, their faces flushed with excitement.

"My name is Yu Qin, and this is my girlfriend, Wang Jiajia. We're both from Beijing and are your most loyal fans!"

Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er smiled and invited them to sit down and chat.

The two young men quickly started talking.

They talked about their love for Pokémon, how they collected merchandise from every episode of the Pokémon anime, how they stayed up all night studying for the trainer exam, and then regretfully admitted that they had failed both times.

"We were thinking that if we passed the exam, we could try to catch a Pokémon in Chengdu, since we heard that Pokémon are easier to catch here."

Wang Jiajia said somewhat embarrassedly, "In the end, I didn't even leave the examination room... so I just played in Chengdu for a few days before my parents called and urged me to go back."

Yu Qin asked curiously, "Teacher Lin, you rarely stream these days. It's usually Brother Hao who streams with Snake Bear at night, and they only connect with you when they encounter problems. Many of us viewers really miss you. When will you be able to stream more often again?"

Lin Dao smiled helplessly: "I've been too busy lately, with the construction of Xinyuan City, various meetings, research and coordination... It's really hard to guarantee a regular live broadcast like before."

"However, I promise everyone that I will try my best to make time to do live streams from time to time in the future, chat with you, and answer some questions."

"Great!" the two young men cheered.

The rest of the journey was spent in such relaxed and slightly excited conversations.

Lin Dao answered some basic questions from Yu Qin and Wang Jiajia about Pokémon breeding and move learning, and also listened to their stories about various interesting anecdotes about Pokémon culture among young people in the capital.

Shen Yu'er occasionally adds to the group's plans for cultural promotion.

Seven hours later, the high-speed train smoothly pulled into Beijing East Station.

The setting sun bathed this ancient yet modern capital in a golden glow.

Before parting, Yu Qin and Wang Jiajia mustered up their courage and asked to take a photo together. Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er readily agreed.

After taking the photos, Lin Dao signed their Pokédex (the latest version) and notebooks, and encouraged them: "Prepare well for the next exam, you can definitely do it."

Exiting through the dedicated passage, several low-key but distinctive black sedans were already waiting outside.

The official staff from the capital who came to greet us were respectful and efficient: "Mr. Lin, Ms. Shen, welcome to the capital. Your accommodations are arranged at the State Guesthouse. Please follow us."

Sitting in the car, looking out at the majestic buildings and flowing traffic of the capital, Lin Dao let out a soft sigh of relief.

The morning light of Chengdu and the interludes of their journey are now in the past; the capital, the heart of the country, awaits their arrival.

New challenges, new meetings, and new stories are about to unfold here.

Pikachu had somehow appeared on my shoulder again, clinging to the car window, gazing at the unfamiliar city nightscape, its electric sacs on its cheeks glowing curiously.

"Pikachu, we've arrived in the capital," Lin Dao said softly.

"Pikachu!"