Elf: Start with small diamonds, then mutate into Diancie!

The young man won, defeating the four Elite Four of the China League, whom he knew even though he wasn't very familiar with the trainer community.

His daughter's cheers brought him back to reality, and it was then that he remembered the young man's name.

And now, he's riding on the coattails of this rising star of the league.

Whenever he stops at a traffic light, he can't help but glance back through the rearview mirror.

I thought he was a genius at breeding, but it turns out that being a trainer is his main profession...

As a seasoned veteran in the taxi industry, the driver drove both steadily and quickly.

After a while, the taxi came to a steady stop on the side of the road outside the Institute of Evolution.

Su Hao first scanned the QR code on the car, glanced at the meter, and asked, "Driver, how much?"

The driver was torn between his inner thoughts and the echoes of his daughter's excited voice after the competition.

"If possible, I would like to take a picture with him."

My daughter said that Su Hao will definitely become a strong person like the Four Heavenly Kings in the future, and it would be great if we could take a picture together when he is still young.

There's definitely no way to get my daughter here right now; she's preparing for exams and lives far away.

Then... he asked to take a photo with Su Hao?

The thought, once it appeared, wouldn't leave his mind. Upon hearing Su Hao's inquiry about the price, the driver blurted out, "Could...could we take a picture together...no need for the fare."

He then glanced at the meter and secretly rejoiced.

He spent 100 Shenzhou coins, most of his income today, on a photo that would make his daughter happy; he felt it was worth it.

"Huh...?" Su Hao was slightly taken aback, surprised that the older man wanted to take a photo with him.

However, he thought again that this little thing wouldn't even take a minute, and besides, the driver had provided him with valuable information about the breeder exam last time.

Su Hao then readily agreed, saying, "No problem."

"Snap—!"

Accompanied by a loud click, a special photo was recorded on the memory card of an old-fashioned mobile phone.

It was a photo of a weathered middle-aged man struggling to make a living amidst the streets and traffic, posing with a future world champion.

A moment later, Su Hao waved goodbye to the yellow-painted taxi, then tapped on the screen.

In the taxi, the driver, a middle-aged man with a happy expression, was considering whether to splurge on some snacks to celebrate tonight when a familiar, mechanical female voice, in a sense representing the fruits of his labor, suddenly rang out.

"Bojiaman QuickPass has arrived, 100 Shenzhou Coins."

....................

Su Hao stood at the entrance of the Evolution Research Institute, and in the distance, a figure was waving at him.

The person who met him at the entrance of the Institute of Evolution was still Mihao, the intern technician with dark skin.

But the moment he saw him, Su Hao couldn't help but frown and look at him suspiciously.

This person... has a problem.

When they first met, Su Hao's waveguide only sensed a slight negative emotion from him.

Everyone has negative feelings, let alone research institute members who often have to work overtime or even all night for some kind of experiment or data.

He didn't pay much attention at the time, since everyone carries some negative emotions to some extent, and Mihao's were just a little more, probably due to his personality.

But now...

Mihao is far worse than Cangyun, whom he encountered in the College Cup, who failed to rise to power by stepping on him and showed signs of turning to the dark side.

If Cangyun's waveguide had merely deteriorated into a seed of darkness, then the darkness in Mihao's heart had already grown into a towering tree.

what happened?

Mihao was completely unaware that he had already revealed this to Su Hao, and said with a smile, "Congratulations on winning the championship, Su Hao. Deputy... no, now you're the director."

"The director was overjoyed at the time. Even we researchers benefited from your kindness and received red envelopes from the director."

Su Hao nodded slightly, showing no sign of anything amiss. He glanced at Mi Hao's employee badge on his chest and quickly looked away, saying calmly, "Thank you. Please take me inside—Mi Hao, a formal researcher."

Mihao replied with a smile, "No trouble at all, no trouble at all."

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The events unfold one after another, which might be tiring to read. So, I'll occasionally add some heartwarming (in my opinion) little stories to lighten the mood.

Fire-breathing dragon.

Chapter 303 Greed

Su Hao followed Mi Hao slowly, but his mind was constantly thinking.

This Mihao possesses a unique waveguide that only appears when he harbors malice towards everything around him.

His promotion from intern technician to full researcher in just a few months is also highly suspicious.

Considering that his elderly mother was now in full charge of the Evolution Research Institute, Su Hao felt it was necessary to investigate this person's background more thoroughly.

A moment later, the two arrived at their destination.

It was still that same silver-white metal door, and inside were still the researchers, each performing their duties.

The only difference was that Mihao went from being a junior technician who could only organize data in non-core areas to a full-fledged researcher who could enter the core area with a normal expression.

He walked with practiced ease to a lab bench where a group of people were gathered and blended in naturally.

His relaxed and cheerful demeanor makes it hard to imagine that this person's aura is filled with malice towards everything around him.

..............

Su Hao found his mother, Ms. Su Qing, in an artificial ecological garden within the research institute.

Su Hao stepped forward and said, "Mom."

Su Qing still had her hair styled in a single braid that reached her shoulders, and her white coat was exactly the same as when they last met.

Su Qing beamed with joy and quickly waved to Su Hao, saying, "You're here."

Su Hao obediently walked over, only to see Su Qing smiling serenely, pointing to a spot not far away and whispering, "Look over there."

Su Hao looked in the direction she pointed and saw a small brown fox, much healthier than when he first saw it, wagging its tail in the flowerbed, its tiny black nose gently sniffing a rose.

Su Hao's aura could sense that Eevee's physical condition was much better than before, and its appearance was almost indistinguishable from that of a normal Pokémon.

The once dull, tangled brown fur has become smooth and shiny.

Its tail also became more fluffy, with its serrated, buttery-brown fur swaying slightly in the rhythm of the wind.

Unlike wild Eevee, whose ears are as long as a rabbit's, Eevee's ears don't stand up at all times to be alert to any movement around it.

His ears were drooping slightly, which showed that he trusted and was relaxed in the environment.

Su Hao exclaimed, "You're in much better shape now."

"Yes, I'm feeling much better." Su Qing smiled happily, looking like she was in a good mood.

She then exclaimed, "I never imagined that after searching for so many ways to fill in the genetic gaps and suppress genetic breakdown for Eevee, it would all be accomplished by an intern technician."

Trainee technician?

Su Hao was stunned for a moment, his heart filled with turmoil.

He asked casually, "Who is it? I have to thank him for that."

Su Qing didn't find anything strange. She had already talked to her son and decided that Ibu would be adopted by him.

There's nothing wrong with the son, as the adoptive parent, thanking the researchers who made contributions.

Su Qing's beautiful eyes revealed admiration, and she said with a slight smile, "Speaking of which, you've met that person before. He's Mi Hao, who led the way for you twice."

"What, didn't he mention it to you?"

As she spoke, her brows furrowed slightly, clearly puzzled.

Su Hao shook his head: "He didn't mention it."

Su Qing stroked her chin, pondering for a moment, and said, "That's strange..."

Mihao is very talented, but he is a bit too pragmatic.

He used this research result as a stepping stone to ask the former director, who had not yet officially retired, to jump from an intern technician to a full researcher.

The original plan, after discussions at the research institute, was to focus on nurturing Mi Hao and gradually unleash his research talent.

After all, this person only has a vocational college degree, and in many areas he can only be considered half-baked, and still needs more experience.

This research institute will not take over the technology that compensates for gene defects; he will remain the first author.

With this achievement, it was almost a certainty that he would be promoted to a full researcher.

However, this person seemed to be in a hurry to become a formal researcher immediately.

Left with no other option, the former director initiated a background check. After the check, it was confirmed that the person was an orphan with a clean record and no blemishes. Only then was he granted the title of formal researcher through a special exception.

As a result, although Su Qing's impression of Mi Hao was still that he was "a talent worth cultivating," she still labeled him in her mind as somewhat eager for quick success and instant benefits.

However, it's normal for geniuses to have some quirks. Miho might lack a sense of security because of his orphan background, and he needs to receive accurate feedback to feel at ease.

Therefore, he likes to make his achievements public and receive praise.

Su Qing couldn't understand it at all, but she immediately put this unimportant matter out of her mind and said seriously to Su Hao, "Let me tell you about Eevee's current situation first, and then you can decide whether you want to catch him or not."

Su Hao's gaze flickered, and he nodded earnestly in response, "Okay."

Su Qing said expressionlessly, "Ibu is currently able to live a normal life and breathe outside air."

She pulled a stone with flames burning inside from her white coat and said, "But not only can he not fight, he can't even evolve now."

"Is this a side effect of the drug used to treat gene breakdown?"

Su Hao frowned and thought for a moment. Was it good or bad to exchange the loss of possibilities for a body that could barely be considered "healthy"?

"Regret it? Eevee is of no use to you as a trainer because it can't battle or train."

Su Qing's words were sharp, showing no mercy even to her beloved son.

She knew perfectly well that her son was a good boy.