Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 183 Opening and Closing the Shop

Hearing Su Yu's words, Yang Hao immediately became interested. He went home to get a fishing rod and took Bulbasaur to Lake Moon.

After Yang Hao, more and more customers gradually arrived. Some of them had only heard that a barbecue restaurant had opened in the pastoral area and came simply to have a meal and check it out.

Others were Su Yu's acquaintances who came specifically to show their support.

Such as the owner of an electronics store, Gu Lihuo, etc.

"Wow...this place is decorated really well, Fluffy Sheep."

With a fluffy sheep in tow, Gu Lihuo walked up the spiral staircase to the top floor of the secret base.

Once he arrived, he finally got a clear view of the entire barbecue restaurant. Through the windows, he could also see the scenery outside.

Upon seeing acquaintances arrive, Su Yu made a point of coming out to greet them. After arranging for the appliance store owner and Gu Lihuo to sit at the same table, Su Yu went back to the kitchen to continue his work.

After all, barbecue restaurants still can't do without him for the time being.

As the number of customers increased, Su Yu was extremely busy. The rats were also busy carrying plates back and forth, and the intelligent gorilla's hands never stopped making pineapple juice.

"Mama~!" Table 27, another order of charcoal-grilled eggplant and twenty skewers of grilled meat!

Alcremie is also very busy. It needs to remember the dishes the customers want because there aren't many Pokémon in Su Yu's area that can read.

Seeing that Su Yu and the others were extremely busy, the woolly horned sheep, the little sheep on their mount, and the tropical dragon also volunteered to join in and help Su Yu serve the dishes.

Anna Zhao, the owner of Morning Light Ranch, originally intended to patronize the business, but after watching for a while, she came over to help. She happened to have some experience with barbecue before, so she came to help Su Yu with some of the work.

The group and Pokémon were busy from morning until afternoon. Su Yu didn't expect that so many people would come on the first day of business.

Seeing Su Yu's confusion, Zhao Anna explained:

"After all, Seagull Town is just a small town, and there aren't many good places to eat. It's rare to hear that a good restaurant has just opened, so naturally everyone gathers here."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu nodded in agreement.

He remembered that when he was a child, Kentucky Fried Chicken didn't have any stores in his hometown. Back then, being able to eat a piece of fried chicken was an absolute treat.

"Sigh, whatever. From now on, I'm going to limit the number of people coming to the barbecue restaurant each day. If this keeps up, I'll be too busy to handle anything."

After stretching his sore shoulders, Su Yu said this. Indeed, it's better to leave the barbecue restaurant for acquaintances and one's own Pokémon.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Anna smiled and said:

"In that case, those customers who didn't get to eat at this restaurant might be devastated."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu shook his head helplessly. He seemed to prefer entertaining Pokémon to these humans.

A notice limiting the number of customers per day was posted at the store entrance, and customers who arrived later also expressed their dismay upon seeing it.

"Huh? This store is closed?"

"Are you kidding me? I came all the way from town because a friend told me this place was delicious. Now I'm going to miss out!"

Su Yu explained in response:

"Later, I will partner with a restaurant in town to open a new barbecue restaurant. If you want to try it, just wait for further notice."

"At that time, the barbecue restaurant will be bigger and we will have more staff. Please look forward to it."

Hearing this, the group of diners were comforted and dispersed.

By the time Su Yu turned around, the rats had already used the "Spring Cleaning" skill, cleaning the shop spotless.

Anna's son, Zhao Antuo, was playing with the Metagross monsters.

Anna's Pokémon is an Electivire. With the addition of Growlithe and Yamper, the three canine Pokémon form a Paw Patrol, chasing each other as Zhao Antuo sits atop Metagross.

Several diners, who appeared to be a family, had just finished paying their bill and were leaving. One of the adults was holding a little girl's hand, and the little girl was complaining:

"Dad, next time I want fried chicken, I don't want barbecue!"

Hearing this, the adult was both amused and exasperated. He helplessly patted his daughter's head and said:

"Okay, okay, if you get another 98 on your next test, I'll take you out for fried chicken, alright?"

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Yang Hao and the others who were fishing were all stunned when they saw Daigo emerge from the lake.

Yang Hao had naturally heard the rumors about "Daigo of the Lake," and after seeing that all of Daigo's characteristics matched, Yang Hao even stammered:

"This...this...that legend is actually true! You can actually find a live Hoenn champion in the lake?!"

"Really? Could it be some kind of Ghost-type Pokémon in disguise?"

……

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"Let's go, Anna. Since the shop is closed, let's get together by Moon Lake, a few of us who are acquaintances."

"Bring the barbecue grill," Su Yu said.

Upon hearing this, Anna paused for a moment, then turned her gaze away from the distant orchard and sighed:

"I didn't expect you to be so good at taking care of fruit trees. After I gave you a manual, you've managed the orchard so well."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu glanced at the fruit tree and smiled, saying:

"It's not entirely my responsibility to manage it. The three bees contribute to collecting nectar and pollinating the orchard, the walking grasses guard the orchard, and the little lambs we ride contribute by clearing the grassy areas every day."

A few days ago, when buying gifts, Su Yu specially bought a steel fork for the walking grass to express his gratitude for their protection of the orchard.

But to be honest, Su Yu really wanted to see the Walking Grass cosplay Runtu... After all, guarding the orchard and watching over the melons and catching the badger are strangely compatible.

Anna's words made Su Yu suddenly realize what was going on.

He's been in this world for almost five months now, and in the blink of an eye... he's already formed bonds and friendships with so many Pokémon.

"We'll have to work even harder to run the ranch from now on, after all, it's about taking responsibility for the little ones."

Su Yu nodded, thinking to himself.

By this time, they had reached the edge of Moon Lake. Faintly, they could hear the joyful sounds of Ke Rui catching fish again in the distance.

Daigo was awkwardly answering Yang Hao's questions. It seemed that Yang Hao was very excited to meet the legendary Hoenn champion.

He turned and made a phone call to Uncle Yang, saying:

"Hey Dad? I ran into the legendary Hoenn Champion at Su Yu's place! It's true!"

"He's right in front of me right now. I got his autograph. Would you like to come and see him too?"

Meanwhile, Gladio sat by Moon Lake with a gloomy expression, and there wasn't a single fish in the bucket next to him.

"So... you're swearing off again?"

Looking around, Yang Hao, Ke Rui, and even Farfetch'd had all caught fish. But... Gladio hadn't.

"That poor kid."

Seeing this, Su Yu immediately made a [charcoal-grilled fish] and sent it over to reverse Gladion's bad luck.

(End of this chapter)