I caught a Pokémon

That's right, just like Xiaoxia.

In fact, Rukia had always been wary of the girls who appeared around Xia You, but unfortunately, as an idol, she needed to travel all over the world and could not travel with Xia You like Kasumi and Haruka. Therefore, she could only keep her thoughts to herself.

This is why she acted so passionately and boldly when she saw Xia You again.

It's been so long, I miss you so much...

Otherwise, given Ryukia's status and social standing, why would she be so eager to get close to a man?

"Hello, Xiaoyao, we meet again!"

Despite feeling bitter inside, Haruka smiled and waved back at Rukia's enthusiastic greeting.

"Yes...yes, you came to Sinnoh to perform?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Xiaoyao wished she could take them back.

What's wrong with me?!

How could you say something so embarrassing?!

Besides, aren't you supposed to be keeping an eye on Ryukia for Kasumi? How can such a soft and effeminate greeting be appropriate!

I need to be ruthless!

More imposing!

However, despite thinking this way, that's just how Xiaoyao is—kind, friendly, and kind to people. Even if she wanted to say something harsh, she simply couldn't bring herself to do it!

Sure enough, the moment the thought crossed my mind, I immediately lost interest.

Ugh……

Xia, I'm so sorry...

I really can't do it!!!

Upon hearing Haruka's question, Ryukia nodded, thus explaining to the two of them why she was there.

"That's right, I'm here on tour in Sinnoh, and I've been here for several days. I just finished my work in this city at noon and was about to leave when I heard people talking about a powerful trainer appearing in the park. Based on their descriptions, I knew it must be Mr. Xia You, so I rushed over immediately! Hehe, I didn't expect it to actually be him!"

At this point, she gave Xia You a sweet smile again.

"Looking back now, it's such a coincidence! After all, we didn't contact each other beforehand, yet we met in this city. The odds of that are incredibly low! We really are destined to meet!"

Chapter 928 Seeing the Handsome Guy Again

After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them had dinner together at the Pokémon Center's restaurant.

Speaking of which, it must have been a long time since Rukia had been to the Pokémon Center. Although it wasn't Hoenn, the similar style and the identical taste of the food made her feel nostalgic no matter where she looked. During the meal, she sighed at least three or four times and also talked about the interesting things that happened when she participated in the competition in Hoenn.

It can only be said that she is an extroverted and cheerful person, and naturally has a strong affinity for others.

At first, May was somewhat hostile towards her, but as their conversations deepened and she got to know her better, her impression of Rukia gradually improved. In particular, since they were both Coordinators and came from Hoenn, they had more common topics to talk about.

As they chatted, Xiaoyao became more talkative, a smile appeared on her face, and she no longer felt as resistant as before.

When she realized all this herself, she was suddenly shocked and felt a deep sense of guilt towards Xiaoxia.

Xia, I'm sorry, it's not that I forgot my promise to you...

Actually, Rukia is a really nice person!!

Turning her head where no one could see her, Xiaoyao felt apologetic towards Xiaoxia in her heart, and tears streamed down her face again.

Fortunately, Ryukia didn't stay for too long.

As her phone kept ringing, and urged by her agent, she could only sigh and leave helplessly.

This greatly relieved Xiaoyao.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Xia You." Under the cover of night, the three stood at the entrance of the Pokémon Center. Ryukia looked at Xia You with a face full of reluctance. "Because I have to go on tour to other cities tomorrow, I have to leave now. It's a pity. I originally wanted to stay with you a little longer, but it seems that I can't do that now."

Right in front of me on the street, a black sedan was parked.

This was the car that came specifically to pick up Rukia, and Rukia's female manager was sitting in the car nervously looking around, afraid that some reporters or paparazzi would run out and take pictures of this scene.

At the same time, she was constantly praying in her heart that this somewhat willful little girl, Rukia, would get back into the car as soon as possible.

Looking away, Xia You looked at Liu Qiya and couldn't help but comfort her, "Don't worry about these things. At your age, you should focus on your career. After all, being an idol is a job that only lasts a short time!"

Seeing that Rukia's expression was still somewhat gloomy, he couldn't help but add, "Besides, aren't we both in Sinnoh now? We'll definitely have a chance to meet again, so why worry about this one day or two!"

"Hmm!" Hearing these words, Ryukia's mood finally improved, and she nodded emphatically. "I understand. I had the same feeling, but since we still have a long way to go, I'm a little impatient."

After saying that, amidst the manager's helplessness, Xia You's wry smile, and Xiao Yao's complicated gaze, she took the initiative to hug Xia You.

Such behavior was indeed too bold, but fortunately, before Xia You could react, Ryukia immediately let go of her hand, then took a step back and waved her arm at Xia You and Xiao Yao one last time.

"Well then, I'll take my leave now. See you next time!"

"Goodbye."

Under their watchful eyes, Ryukia got into the black car, and as the car drove off, her figure disappeared into the end of the street in an instant.

It must be said that although Ryukia only stayed for a short while, she did bring a brief moment of liveliness to Xia You and Xiao Yao's somewhat boring trip.

Now that she's gone, the atmosphere has vanished, and everything has immediately become quiet.

The two exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat uncomfortable with this sudden desolation and melancholy.

But there's nothing we can do. After all, everyone's path is different, and everyone has their own life goals. And what feast lasts forever?

"He's gone..." Xiao Yao sighed, and seeing Xia You looking into the distance again, she couldn't help but feel a little jealous. "Brother Xia You, you're really popular. Even such a glamorous idol can be so reluctant to part with you."

However, even Xiaoyao herself was somewhat surprised when she said it.

I never imagined I would say something like that!

Am I being too concerned?

Xia You didn't notice anything amiss and simply shook her head.

"This is just a temporary feeling, a vague attraction, not love. It's just a flutter in her heart that's driving her to do this. I believe that before long, the more time we spend together, the more she'll see that I'm just an ordinary person, and this attraction will disappear faster. In the end, she'll lose interest in me."

Eh?

Is this really the case?

And it feels like I've heard this before?

Although Xiaoyao didn't say anything, she had a big question mark in her heart.

After all, human emotions can't be that fragile, right?

Just like myself, after spending so much time with Xia You, haven't I also become more and more...

……

After resting overnight at the Pokémon Center, May returned to practice and preparation the next morning, on the last day before the Lucky City Grand Festival.

Compared to yesterday, there were significantly more Coordinators near the venue and in the Pokémon Center today. The atmosphere of the tournament was spreading throughout the city, and the topic of conversation among pedestrians finally began to focus on the Grand Tournament.

These changes serve as a constant reminder to everyone that the conference is about to begin.

However, this has nothing to do with Xia You.

After watching May's training for a while at the nearby training ground, he took his Pokémon out again to find a rival for the day.

This time, he chose a different park.

After all, you can't keep getting freebies from the same place all the time!

It has to be said that perhaps it was the influx of a large number of Coordinators and those who came to watch the spectacle that raised the average level of the people battling him in the park today.

Although they didn't encounter anyone like Ulala again, today's battle was noticeably more difficult.

Conversely, Froakie and Riolu also show remarkable progress when fighting against different and stronger enemies!

In just one morning, the two Pokémon defeated many opponents, but also got themselves badly injured. However, they also gained a lot. Compared to before, they clearly felt that they had indeed become stronger!

However, as the difficulty increased, Xia You had no choice but to take them back to the Pokémon Center and have Nurse Joy treat their injuries.

It was then that Xia You met the handsome guy.

The handsome guy suddenly appeared right after Xia You handed over her two injured Pokémon to Nurse Joy.

He was still wearing that brown suit and trousers, with a tie, looking like an ordinary, busy office worker. If it weren't for his bright eyes, no one would suspect him at all.

Even Xia You, after turning around and suddenly seeing this person standing behind her, rubbed her eyes in disbelief before recognizing him.

"Brother Xia You, it's been a long time."

The handsome man had dark circles under his eyes, sparse stubble, a hoarse voice, and a haggard appearance, indicating that he hadn't had a proper rest in a long time.

"It's you!" Xia You was surprised for a moment before shaking her head with a smile. "I was just wondering when I would receive your call, but I didn't expect you to show up in person, and so quietly."

“When I received Lila’s message, I happened to be nearby. I thought that it would be more sincere to come here in person than to call you, so I made a special trip here.”

At this point, seeing so many trainers around nearby, which made him feel like his identity had been exposed, he added, "I saw a coffee shop nearby when I came here. Let's go there to talk."

Xia You naturally had no objections. She took out her phone again, sent a message to Xiao Yao, and then followed the handsome guy out of the Pokémon Center to a quiet coffee shop not far away.

The streets were bustling with people, trainers and pedestrians everywhere, but this coffee shop was completely empty. It was already noon, yet there wasn't a single person there, clearly indicating that business wasn't doing well.

But this also conveniently suited Xia You and the handsome guy.

The two sat down in a corner near the window, ordered a coffee each, and chatted like old friends meeting again.

"You all look so haggard after so long?"

"Busy..." The handsome man sighed helplessly, "Traveling all over the country, gathering information and taking action, and working late every day, it's hard not to look haggard. To be honest, I haven't had a proper rest in a long time."

After looking him over a few times, Xia You couldn't help but laugh and said, "There probably aren't many international police officers who are doing as badly as you, right? Didn't you ask Lila for a raise? But with great power comes great responsibility. In short, the capable should do more."

Upon hearing Xia You mention Lila, the handsome man sighed with relief, "Ah, speaking of which, I should thank you."

"Thank me?" Xia You asked, puzzled. "Thank me for what?"

"Of course, it's to thank you for freeing me from all these tedious things." The handsome man said matter-of-factly, but seeing that Xia You was still a little confused, he explained, "After receiving Lila's message, I was finally able to put aside everything else and focus my attention on..."

At this point, the handsome man paused, glanced around warily to make sure no one was approaching, and then whispered, "...I can finally focus my attention on Team Galactic!"

It turned out to be like this...

Look at how pathetic you are!

I found it amusing. Just then, the waiter brought them their coffee. After the man left, the two finished their small talk and got down to business.

Before they could speak, they both took a sip of coffee, and once they finished, they finally understood why the coffee shop was so deserted.

"This is really awful..." The handsome guy put the coffee back on the table with a wry smile and clicked his tongue. "To be able to turn the most basic coffee into such a weird taste is truly amazing!"

Compared to Xia You, the handsome guy is clearly the kind of person who always has coffee in his hand, and for him to give such a review, it's clear that this coffee shop is indeed... extraordinary.

However, the two of them didn't pay much attention to these things, since they weren't really there to drink coffee.

The handsome man took out several photos from his pocket and laid them out on the table one by one.

Xia You also looked over at the same time and found that there were several figures in the photo. Although the pixels were very blurry and the photo was not very clear, he could still tell that they were several high-ranking officers of the Galaxy Team!

Of course, it wasn't that Xia You had a deep memory of it; it was just that the outfits of these Galactic Team executives were too outlandish, their hairstyles too flamboyant, and their uniforms too aesthetically pleasing!

In short—it's incredibly ugly!

The handsome guy, unaware that Xia You already knew this information, continued to explain to him: "These are all officers of the Galaxy Team, extremely dangerous individuals. It took our agents a great deal of effort to find out about them. These people have become increasingly active recently, having attacked several civilian facilities and raising funds to recruit more people. Therefore, we suspect that they must have a bigger conspiracy!"

After flipping through a few photos, Xia You casually remarked, "Why aren't there any photos of their leader?"

The handsome man shook his head: "Their leader is too mysterious. Although we sent agents to infiltrate the Galactic Team, we are still at the initial stage and are just peripheral personnel. We haven't been able to see him yet, so we haven't been able to get his photo or the organization's true purpose. But at least we know his name—Red Sun!"

"I understand. In other words, your understanding of him is only at the most basic level."

“That’s right, that’s exactly it.” The handsome man also said with some helplessness, “After all, they had never appeared in our sight before. By the time we realized it, they were already a huge, well-trained, and well-equipped organization.”

Xia You was neither able nor comfortable revealing the information she possessed, nor could she explain why she knew the situation. Therefore, she could only pretend to be hearing it for the first time and nod in agreement.

"It's clear they have a big plan, otherwise they wouldn't have waited until now to show themselves. It's already quite good that you were able to notice something."

“Yes, that’s something we can be thankful for.” The handsome man took another sip of coffee, grimaced as he swallowed, before continuing, “Whatever they’re planning, it gives us time to stop them before they even begin, or before they’ve achieved their goal!”

Hearing him say that, Xia You patted her chest loudly and assured him, "If there's anything I need help with, just let me know!"

"That's why Lila asked me to cooperate with you." The handsome man laughed as well. "With your high-level combat power joining us, we'll be more confident in dealing with these evil organizations. Oh, by the way, I haven't congratulated you on becoming our special investigator yet. From now on, we'll be half colleagues."

"It's just an empty title, nothing to do with whether we're colleagues or not." Xia You waved her hand, then couldn't help but ask, "But the Elite Four of the Sinnoh region are quite powerful, aren't they? Didn't you ask them for help in this matter?"