I run an orphanage in the Pokémon world.

As for Pidgey's final evolution, although its combat power is still barely acceptable, it is ultimately too one-dimensional. Therefore, even in the Kanto region, there are not many people willing to raise a Pokémon like Pidgey.

However, there is a group of people who really like to raise Pidgey, and that is those who like to keep birds, especially the elderly. These elderly people also really like to raise Pidgey because in their circle of friends, Pidgeot is a Pokémon that requires a lot of training skills.

“Maybe Bobo can be adopted from here, but whether it wants to be adopted is still a question.” Teng Shu yawned, then glanced at the Altaria. The Altaria’s condition had stabilized a lot, and it was fluffy, looking just like a kitten.

However, when Teng Shu looked at the other person, there was still a trace of indescribable melancholy in his eyes.

Altaria was being taken to see that damned guy, which Tengshu objected to. After all, Altaria's situation was rather special to Tengshu, and she had been abandoned by her trainer while she was sick, which was a very serious matter in a way.

However, considering that this guy had also abandoned a Pokémon infected with Pokémon fever, Tengshu decided to take Altaria with him.

Before long, the Bluebird finished its treatment for the day, and its illness was cured. It was now gazing longingly at the vine tree.

“Aladdin, we need to go out for a bit. Your previous trainer wants to see you, and I don’t know what he wants.” Teng Shu said, looking at the Aladdin in front of him. Upon hearing Teng Shu’s words, a trace of fear and rejection was visibly revealed on the Aladdin’s face.

Even its emotions are so intense.

"Twinkle, listen to me..." Teng Shu briefly explained the whole story to the Twinkle. The Twinkle breathed a sigh of relief after hearing about the adoption, but its eyes still held a complex emotion as it looked at Teng Shu.

"Don't worry, I'll be with you." Tengshu patted his chest. It seemed that the Heart of Everlasting was working, so Altaria believed Tengshu's words. Altaria then crawled into the Poké Ball and let Tengshu take it there.

After all, the Altaria is still unable to fly, as it hasn't grown all its feathers yet.

Holding Altaria's Poké Ball, Tengshu planned to ride Salamence over, but before he could even call out, a familiar Pokémon popped out, staring at Tengshu without even blinking.

"Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you." Teng Shu looked at the little guy in front of him with some helplessness. Just how much did this guy distrust him? However, thinking about how long the little guy had been waiting for his skull, Teng Shu didn't say anything, but just explained.

Upon hearing this, Gala Gala climbed onto Tengshu's shoulder and then suddenly disappeared, leaving only a bony object on Tengshu's hair that looked like a hair clip. The good news was that this thing was invisible to everyone, so Tengshu didn't have to worry about being suspected of becoming an artist.

"Mingyue!" Tengshu shouted, and the Bloodwing Dragon flew over immediately. However, the Bloodwing Dragon was cursing and swearing as it flew, as if it was in a bad mood. Tengshu was a little curious. Had it really gotten into a fight with the Abandoned Monkey?

That shouldn't be the case. The battles between the Bloodwing Wyvern and the Forsaken Monkey have happened more than once or twice. In fact, most of the time, the battles between the Forsaken Monkey and the Bloodwing Wyvern felt like playing with children, since the Forsaken Monkey itself is extremely strong, and ordinary people really have no way to deal with it.

The most outrageous thing is the Abandoned Monkey's ability to control its emotions. For the Abandoned Monkey, controlling its emotions is as natural as breathing. Therefore, the Abandoned Monkey is very emotionally stable most of the time. Then, the anger it has accumulated will explode at the critical moment, causing the Abandoned Monkey to transform into the Hulk on the spot.

"What's wrong, Mingyue?" Tengshu asked curiously. Salamence shook its head to indicate that nothing was wrong, and then waited for Tengshu to come up. Although Tengshu was still a little curious, he didn't say anything. Instead, he rode Salamence to Officer Jenny's team. Here, Tengshu also met the trainer who had abandoned Altaria.

He looks like a young man in his early twenties, but in the profession of Pokémon trainer, being in your early twenties is actually considered quite mature. After all, in this world, a ten-year-old child can get their first Pokémon and embark on a journey. That's why Tengshu said that being in your early twenties is already a very mature type.

"Qingqing!" The man looked at the bluebird in front of him with a smile, but the bluebird looked at the man with only a trace of coldness in her eyes, and then there was no other emotion. Tengshu didn't say anything when he saw this. The bluebird's emotions were just like that. Tengshu was not very surprised by this.

After all, the fact that the Qixi Bluebird didn't rush up and give this man a dragon's breath attack was already a big favor to him. It was the kind of thing that even Teng Shu would call an expert.

"Qingqing, I'm so glad you're alright..." The man seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and then he started rambling on about his past with Altaria. But Altaria became increasingly impatient, and eventually even went back to the Poké Ball on the vine's waist to avoid seeing the man. The man's expression also became somewhat stiff.

"Sir, who are you?" the man asked Teng Shu meaningfully.

“Teng Shu, director of the Changqing City Welfare Institute, the Qixi Bluebird is currently recuperating at my welfare institute. Later, according to the Qixi Bluebird’s wishes, I will release it back into the wild or adopt it to someone else.” Teng Shu smiled gently, completely unconcerned about the threat in the man’s eyes.

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, the man moved closer, but Teng Shu was not afraid at all. There was thick bulletproof glass between them. Even if there were no glass between them, with Teng Shu's ridiculously high level of fighting experience, it wouldn't take long to take this guy down. Teng Shu was very confident about this.

The man looked at Teng Shu's indifferent expression, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.

"Dean Teng Shu, I wonder if I could keep the Seven-Day Bluebird? I'll calculate the cost for you based on the price of a top-tier breeding center." The man said through gritted teeth. Teng Shu frowned slightly upon hearing this. Was this man really that rich?

What is the concept of a top-tier breeding center?

They are the kind of Pokémon that would make an ordinary person's heart stop just by looking at them. Moreover, aside from these qualities, the top-tier breeding center itself symbolizes many things. The fees here are extremely high, but once you entrust your Pokémon to this center for breeding, the potential of the bred Pokémon will be extremely high, and their strength will far surpass that of their ordinary counterparts. It can be said that while others are still at the starting line, they are already standing in the middle of the race.

For this reason, the price of such top-tier breeding houses is generally quite high, since the costs for such top-tier breeding houses are very high.

"No, the Azure Bird already hates you." Teng Shu refused decisively, but to his surprise, after the guy said that, Teng Shu actually saw the matching value above the other's head.

With a 3% matching score, Teng Shu's eyes flashed with amusement. Such a low matching score and he still wants to adopt a Qixi Bluebird? Teng Shu really wanted to say that this guy was simply delusional.

"Dean Teng Shu, my problem will be resolved in ten years at most. Ten years will pass in no time. When I come out, I will come to see my Qixi Bluebird. If it is still there..." The man's tone was very calm, as if he was just stating a fact, but Teng Shu could tell that this guy was threatening him.

This reminded Teng Shu of a joke: someone went to a court hearing to observe a trial, which is actually allowed. After the hearing, the prisoner who was brought in suddenly said to the onlookers, "I'll remember you all. When I get out, I won't let any of you go."

However, this is usually just a joke. After all, saying this in court would almost certainly result in a penalty, so no one would be foolish enough to do it. Besides, it's already very difficult to find someone in a city, let alone in a larger one.

"Don't worry, the Qixi Bluebird will go according to its own will. If it's willing, I can process its release today." Teng Shu said with a smile. These words seemed to anger the man in front of him. He suddenly stood up and punched the glass, making a dull thud.

Officer Jenny immediately came over to stop him, but Tengshu didn't care at all. This kind of trash, even if he had Pokémon, Tengshu could take him down along with the Pokémon. Even a powerful trainer like Lance had been defeated by Tengshu.

"Don't you want to know? Where is that Pokémon I threw away?" The man was slammed onto the table, still roaring.

"It mainly depends on whether you want to talk about it or not. If you don't want to talk about it, then I don't think the League would mind taking coercive measures." Teng Shu said calmly. Moreover, he had just figured it out on the way. If this man had really lost his other Pokémon, then the Pokémon craze would have already exploded. But right now, everything around him was quiet, and there was no sign of an explosion at all.

A flicker of fear crossed the man's eyes. He remembered that Officer Jenny had told him that if it was willing to confess, that would be best, but if it was unwilling, then coercive measures would have to be taken. Such coercive measures might have some impact on his brain, so even this man dared not make this attempt casually.

Thinking of this, a dark glint flashed in the man's eyes, and then the other party honestly confessed.

There wasn't a second one. When he first discovered that Altaria had a Pokémon fever, he quickly isolated it and even put it away to prevent it from infecting his other Pokémon. Who knew it would turn out like this?

Officer Jenny felt relieved to hear this. It was best that no other Pokémon had been abandoned, and this way they wouldn't get infected.

Teng Shu turned and left. He didn't want to argue with this guy anymore. This guy was really boring, and Teng Shu had no desire to chat with him at all.

"Qingqing! If we could do it all over again, would you give me another chance?!" The man whimpered in anguish.

However, the Azure Bird remained unmoved and did not even want to come out.

Chapter 616 The Dreamy Sent Beef Stew

"These days, I don't know what these people are thinking." Teng Shu sighed. He really couldn't understand this man's thoughts, and he insisted on seeing the Tanabata Bird. If you didn't know better, you would think that something strange had happened. Moreover, Teng Shu himself did not expect that this man would be so excited after seeing the Tanabata Bird, even somewhat agitated, and his behavior was so unique.

Teng Shu shook his head and didn't say much. He had come to see this guy because of the Tanabata Bird. Now that he had finished watching the Tanabata Bird, it was up to this man to do his own thing. Teng Shu was too lazy to care about anything else. However, judging from the other man's behavior, Teng Shu felt that this man would probably be spending a long time in prison.

Teng Shu yawned. He looked at the Tanabata in front of him. The other bird didn't seem to be in a good mood, but there was nothing he could do about it. After all, frankly speaking, any intelligent being would be in a bad mood in this kind of situation.

It's not surprising that the Bluebird is in a bad mood, but this time, the man is basically going to be out of there. Teng Shu is aware of this, after all, he knows the current laws very well, and Officer Jenny has also told him about this. Based on what this man did, he will basically have to spend fifteen years in prison. Fifteen years!

How many fifteen-year periods does one have in a lifetime? Even in the world of Pokémon, a person's life is usually only a short seventy or eighty years. Living to ninety is considered long-lived, and centenarians are extremely rare. Therefore, it is clear what fifteen years means to a person.

By the time the other party came out, Teng Shu was already in his forties. He had no idea what the orphanage had become, so he wasn't really worried about it. He comforted Qixi Qingniao and then prepared to cook dinner. He planned to cook dinner for everyone first. There were quite a few of these little guys who wanted to eat dinner, which Teng Shu noticed, but he didn't say anything.

He calmly went about his business, and when he arrived at the cafeteria, he saw a very familiar guy, it was Dream. However, this time, next to Dream was something that looked very ordinary, but was not so ordinary in this world.

A cow.

Live cattle.

"What is this... what are you doing?" Teng Shu was a little confused. He looked at the thing in front of him with a blank look in his eyes. He admitted that when he saw the dream, he thought that the dream might bring some strange things. However, when he saw this live cow, Teng Shu admitted that he was still a little surprised. This made Teng Shu feel a little dumbfounded. This situation was really helpless.

Dream tilted its head and looked at Tengshu without saying a word. But looking at Dream like this, Tengshu knew that Dream was definitely planning to make him into a cow to eat. But how should one make a cow? This question was indeed a bit puzzling.

However, Teng Shu quickly came up with a completely new way of making the meal, a completely new way of making the meal in this world. That is, to make this meal according to the standard of "pig-killing feast", since "pig-killing feast" is a kind of banquet made when a pig is slaughtered.

Since this was a cow, Teng Shu felt that making a cow-killing dish in the same way as the pig-killing dish probably wouldn't be a problem. With that in mind, Teng Shu had some ideas.

It was a cow, a very big one, an adult cow, so it was a bit troublesome to prepare. But it was only a bit troublesome. In fact, when Teng Shu started thinking about how to make it, he had already figured out the specific methods in his mind: braised beef, dried beef, offal, and so on. The only problem was probably the cow's blood.

Almost no one eats cow's blood, at least Teng Shu has never seen anyone eat it. This is unlike duck blood and pig's blood. So Teng Shu hasn't figured out how to make cow's blood. He plans to pack it up first, and if he can make it into something like Mao Xue Wang (a spicy Sichuan dish), then he'll make it and it won't waste too much time.

Of course, one problem now is that Tengshu needs to slaughter the cow first before he can make the rest of the things.

Killing a cow seems simple, after all, it's just a matter of making a cut with a knife, but it's actually a skill. What part to cut, or even pierce the heart? These are all questions. Moreover, given the size and strength of a cow, an average person might not be able to kill it, and might even get gored. So, killing a cow is a difficult task.

But now, with Dream's help, it was much easier for Tengshu to do it. After thinking about it, Tengshu asked Dream to help restrain the cow, and then Tengshu stood next to the cow.

With Dream's help, Tengshu quickly cut up the cow and then put the other parts in batches. After that, Tengshu had nothing to do. He prepared the beef in batches, but after finishing, Tengshu realized that time was running out. It was almost time to eat. After all, it was such a big cow, and even with Dream's help, it took Tengshu a long time to cut the meat.

"Dream, you'll probably have to wait until tomorrow to eat this cow," Tengshu said to Dream. Dream looked a little shocked upon hearing this, seemingly not understanding why Tengshu would say that. However, after Tengshu explained, Dream understood. Although Dream felt a little regretful, she didn't say anything, just nodded silently, and decided to come back for dinner another day.

Teng Shu went to the other side and planned to cook something else to eat. Although he initially planned to make some beef or something, there wasn't enough time, so he decided to make some simple home-style dishes. After he finished cooking, he packed a portion for Meng Huan, and Meng Huan took the food and left.

Tengshu looked at Mew, who was holding a lunchbox. Mew glanced at Tengshu, then flicked its tail, and a psychic-powered energy form formed the bull from before in the air. Seeing this, Tengshu was both amused and exasperated. He knew what Mew meant, so he nodded to show that he understood. Only then did Mew leave, reassured. Tengshu looked at Mew and stroked his chin.

Dream left, but Tengshu still had some other things to deal with, such as some important matters. Thinking about this, Tengshu's eyes showed a thoughtful expression. He looked at the things in front of him and then decided what he would do next. Tengshu planned to make a braised beef dish for Dream to try.

Before starting to make braised beef, Tengshu first took the little ones out for a meal. This time, Qixi Qingniao and Bobo also joined the meal. However, compared to the lively and cheerful Bobo, Qixi Qingniao seemed a bit listless. But Tengshu knew about Qixi Qingniao's condition, so he didn't say anything.

Teng Shu yawned. Now, only Teng Shu and the old man were eating in the orphanage. Professor Oak had some things to do lately, so he wasn't in a hurry to come over for dinner and was doing research outside. Teng Shu wasn't surprised by this, since that was just Professor Oak's personality.

While Salamence was eating, it couldn't help but glance at Altaria a couple more times. When Teng Shu saw this, his expression became somewhat subtle. Could it be that Salamence had taken a liking to Altaria? Thinking about it carefully, it did seem to be possible. After all, although Altaria is a bird, it is essentially a Dragon-type Pokémon.

Just thinking about this made Teng Shu want to complain. To be honest, he couldn't quite understand why Altaria was a Dragon-type Pokémon. After all, Altaria didn't seem to have anything to do with Dragons at all. Even if it was designed according to the Western dragon style, it didn't seem quite right.

It's worth noting that if designed strictly according to Western dragon design principles, Charizard would be the most dragon-like creature. However, Charizard is actually a Fire/Flying type, not a Dragon type.

So when he saw the Azure Bird in front of him being stared at by the Bloodwing Wyvern for several moments, Teng Shu had some strange thoughts in his mind.

While cross-species breeding does exist in games, there are always special circumstances to consider. In reality, however, this is even more unique. Cross-species breeding is generally not practiced in real life, as it involves many issues and can easily lead to problems. Sometimes, even the size of the animals needs to be considered.

"That guy Mingyue, could he have taken a liking to the Tanabata?" Teng Shu looked at the Bloodwing Dragon's absent-minded appearance and a strange thought flashed through his mind. However, now was not the time to talk about such things. Teng Shu yawned and did not pay much attention to the matter. Instead, he continued to eat his meal.

As for the Bloodwing Dragon and the Altaria, Teng Shu frankly said that he didn't really intend to interfere. After all, whether the Bloodwing Dragon and the Altaria would get married in the future was their own business, and it was hard to say whether the Bloodwing Dragon simply disliked the Altaria.

After all, strange and unusual things always happen in the world of Pokémon, so Tengshu wasn't really that surprised by this.

After finishing their meal, Teng Shu started making braised beef. There were a few things to keep in mind when making braised beef, namely the issue of the beef shrinking.

Generally speaking, the best cut of beef for braised beef is beef shank, followed by beef brisket, and beef tendon is also acceptable, since some people prefer chewy cuts. As for the shrinkage of beef, this is an objective fact, and it's not to say that unscrupulous merchants use it to cheat people.

Under normal circumstances, fresh raw beef shrinks by 30% to 40% after braising. If it is 500 grams of beef, it will only weigh about 300 grams after cooking, which is very normal. Moreover, if the cooking time is long, the shrinkage of the beef will be more severe.

Meanwhile, if it is pure lean meat, the shrinkage rate will be higher. If you want to make the beef shrink less easily, it is best to choose meat with fat and fascia, so as to ensure the yield of the beef.

Therefore, when making braised beef, it is generally necessary to prepare enough beef in advance. However, Teng Shu does not have this concern now, since he has plenty of beef.

The method for making braised beef is relatively simple. In summary, it can be described as blanching and braising in broth. One thing to note is that if you are unsure about the heat when cooking the beef, you can insert chopsticks into the thickest part of the beef. If the chopsticks go in easily but there is some resistance when pulling them out, then it means that it is almost done.

Unless you want the beef to be extremely tender, braising it for too long will actually make it less tasty; it's a matter of moderation.

Teng Shu had experience making braised meat, so he made it very quickly this time. When Teng Shu finished making it and was about to go and see what to do with the other beef, he saw Grandpa Xingzhen.

"Grandpa Xingzhen? What's wrong with you?" Teng Shu looked at Grandpa Xingzhen with some confusion, and the old man showed a gentle smile after seeing him.

"Dean Teng Shu, are you making braised beef?" Grandpa Xing Zhen asked with a smile. Teng Shu nodded. He was indeed making braised beef. He had been so focused on it that he hadn't seen the old man beside him.

As Xingzhen looked at Tengshu, his heart was also stirred. When he looked at Tengshu just now, it was as if he saw his former self. He also liked to eat braised beef back then. Even after he became a successful boss, he did not give up eating braised beef. In fact, he made a lot of it, and the taste was very good. He also figured out some tips and tricks for it.

Back then, he was successful in his career and had a happy family. He was very content with this life. But who knew that in just a few years, his family would be ruined by that gambling beast, who lost everything and his life, leaving him, an old man, to eke out a living.

"Dean Teng Shu, when making braised beef, adding some orange peel will make it taste even better." That's what Grandpa Xingzhen said. Teng Shu's expression was a little strange when he heard this. He really didn't expect Grandpa Xingzhen to say that.

However, looking at the old man in front of him, Teng Shu felt that what the other party said was probably not wrong, so Teng Shu did as he was told.

Chapter 617 Tomorrow and Accidents: You Never Know Which Will Come First

Watching Teng Shu's busy figure, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Grandpa Xingzhen's eyes. For him, it had been a long time since he had seen such a scene. In the past, Xingzhen had often been doing his own thing, but at this moment, watching Teng Shu's busy figure, a strange emotion rose in Xingzhen's heart.

He took a deep breath and tried to control his emotions, but they became increasingly difficult to manage. Xingzhen rubbed his eyes, his gaze filled with sadness and sorrow. The familiar sight of him returning home had become incredibly precious at this moment. At least for Xingzhen, this scene was filled with so much. Thinking of this, Xingzhen felt a deep sense of grief.

At the time, it was only common.

With this thought, a strong sense of grief instantly swept over Mr. Xingzhen's heart. His breathing became a little rapid, and his mood became increasingly sorrowful. At that time, it was such an ordinary day, but why did it feel so happy when he thought about it now?

Grandpa Xingzhen didn't know why, but his heart was filled with a sharp pain because of this grief.

"Grandpa Xingzhen? What's wrong?" Teng Shu looked at Grandpa Xingzhen curiously. He had noticed before that Grandpa Xingzhen's gaze was very strange, as if he was reminiscing about someone. Seeing this, Teng Shu naturally had some guesses about Grandpa Xingzhen's thoughts. After all, for Grandpa Xingzhen, the only person he could reminisce about was probably his former self.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things." Grandpa Xingzhen wiped his dry eyes. They were just tears, but at this moment they felt like salt. As he rubbed them with his fingers, they were rubbed into his eyes, seeped into his skin, entered his heart, and were finally smeared on the scars that he thought had healed.

As the pain shot through him, Grandpa Xingzhen's breathing became somewhat rapid. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, but he couldn't manage it. This feeling made Grandpa Xingzhen uncomfortable, and his breathing gradually became more rapid. Tengshu also noticed Grandpa Xingzhen's unusual behavior.

In an instant, Grandpa Xingzhen sat down in the chair, his breathing becoming increasingly rapid. His survival instinct made him gasp for the precious air. But then, Grandpa Xingzhen realized what was happening to him.

He is going to die.

So that's what happened, I'm going to die.

very nice.

Grandpa Xingzhen squinted his eyes, and his breathing became calmer. He deliberately slowed down his breathing, making it gradually become slower, which made his complexion even worse.

However, Grandpa Xingzhen felt no pain in his heart. He just felt that he was somewhat sorry for Dean Tengshu, after all, Dean Tengshu had been very kind to this old man. But thinking about his current situation, Grandpa Xingzhen gave a bitter smile. What was his situation? It was too late to apologize now.

As his consciousness faded, a familiar person seemed to suddenly appear before Grandpa Xingzhen's eyes—his wife, his lifelong wife. She looked at him with affection, her eyes filled with a complex emotion. As for his unfilial son, he didn't know where he had gone, but Grandpa Xingzhen didn't care anymore. He just quietly looked at his wife, who looked exactly the same as when she left. He truly pitied his wife.

Being dragged down by that unfilial son, living alone in this world must be very hard, right?

"I...I'm here...wife..." Old Master Xingzhen's lips trembled, his tone carrying a hint of joy, but his voice was barely audible.

"Mingyue!" Tengshu's voice almost tore through the sky, and the next second, the Bloodwing Dragon rushed to Tengshu's front. When the Bloodwing Dragon came in, it saw Grandpa Xingzhen sitting in a chair clutching his chest, and an anxious Tengshu.

So, Tengshu took Grandpa Yukima and quickly rode the Meizuki to the Pokémon Center. On the way, Tengshu held onto Grandpa Yukima tightly, as the latter's condition was getting worse. He was breathing rapidly, and his lips turned white almost instantly, which looked very frightening.

Grandpa Xingzhen struggled to open his eyes. For the first time, he felt his body was so old. He couldn't wait to leave this world and join his wife. His wife was trying to persuade him to stay in his body, saying he wasn't that old yet. But Grandpa Xingzhen had lost all desire to live.

Grandpa Xingzhen glanced at Teng Shu with difficulty, a hint of guilt in his eyes. Would his departure cause trouble for Dean Teng Shu? But his body was no longer under his control.

Suddenly, a feeling of relief washed over him, and Grandpa Xingzhen felt as if he had completely let go. He grabbed his wife's hand tightly.