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"I've been... well... keeping an eye on him these past few days, but..."

She couldn't continue.

Could it be that Xia You is too provocative, making it impossible for her to guard against her?

And that is indeed the case.

"Then you'd better go and verify this matter right away, before she makes a bigger scene!"

After leaving those words, Xiaoyu hung up the phone, leaving Zhulan there with a bitter smile. Coming to her senses, she ignored Jiadeliya, who was already eavesdropping nearby, and quickly went online to search for news from the past two days.

Actually, there's no need to search at all. Just open the entertainment section, and you'll find news about Karuno, this top international actress, everywhere.

In an instant, a deluge of news headlines, gossip posts, high-definition candid photos, and short videos flooded her view like an explosion.

Exclusive Report! Kalos Champion Carmen Meets a Mysterious Male Trainer in a Restaurant; the Atmosphere is Ambiguous!

"Spending the Night Together at the Villa? Karunai and her rumored boyfriend Xia You Leave the Villa One After the Other!"

"Champion's Romance Exposed! Let's delve into the story of Xia You, the four tournament champion who captured Karuno's heart!"

A Powerful Alliance or a Noona Romance? A Look at the Perfect Match Between Xia You and Karuno (Multiple Photos)

"Wishes from the entire internet? Xia You and Karuno's suspected relationship ignites online frenzy; fans: I'm shipping them!"

There are even various "analysis posts" and "revelations" with all sorts of tricky angles, interpreting every subtle interaction between the two in the restaurant, even the blurry figures through the glass, into countless meanings.

Even more extreme, Xia You's slightly loose collar when she left the villa in the morning was described as irrefutable evidence of their repeated displays of affection.

Zhu Lan was completely dumbfounded.

It must be said that the photos are indeed very clear.

Inside the restaurant, Xia You and Karuno sat by the window. Karuno had a relaxed smile on her face, and Xia You seemed to be saying something as well. The atmosphere looked very harmonious and natural.

The two photos taken one after the other at the entrance of the villa have glaringly clear timestamps. Although both people are wearing sunglasses or hats, their figures and profiles are instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with them.

For a moment, Zhu Lan found it difficult to breathe.

She also knew that Diantha spent a significant portion of the year filming in Pokémon Hollywood.

She knew that she could reach the western region of Unova by taking a boat from Deer Town, but she never expected that the two of them would meet in this way and cause such a commotion!

Judging from the popularity of the news and the direction of the discussion, this is no longer a simple case of speculation; it has almost been "witnessed" and "accepted" by the entire internet!

"Oh my God……"

She murmured unconsciously, feeling her temples throbbing.

She knew perfectly well who Karuno was.

And this woman, who has always been so arrogant, actually...

Could it be... that they knew each other before?

Otherwise, they wouldn't have become so close that they ate together after just one meeting, and he even stayed overnight at her house!

Wow!

Just then, a gasp rang in her ears, and a warm breath brushed against her earlobe.

Zhu Lan was startled and turned her head sharply, only to see that Jia Deliya had somehow gotten close to her and was looking at the explosive news on her phone screen with great interest.

At this moment, Gadriya's azure eyes were filled with undisguised amazement, curiosity, and... a hint of indescribable interest, but not the dissatisfaction or anger that Zhulan had expected.

"Look at these photos, the headlines, the buzz..."

Cattleya stretched out her slender finger and gently tapped the photo of Xia You and Karuno in the restaurant on the screen, her tone surprisingly carrying a hint of genuine admiration.

"Xia You actually knows Karuno! And she did it all without saying a word, directly winning over this Carlos champion and international film queen. That's amazing!"

Zhu Lan stared at Cattleya in disbelief, almost doubting her ears.

Looking at her, Zhu Lan hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back, until finally she couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out, "Are you alright?"

She wanted to ask, since Gardaria likes Xia You, isn't she angry at all seeing him causing trouble and flirting with other women everywhere?

After all, she was furious!

But how could this young lady still look so appreciative?

There seemed to be some admiration!

"I'm fine, what's wrong with me?" Cattleya tilted her head slightly, her long golden hair cascading over her shoulders. She seemed to think seriously for a moment, then realized what Zhulan was referring to, and gave a graceful yet slightly languid smile. "You mean, should I be angry? But why should I be angry? Doesn't this prove he's very charming? Even a woman as arrogant as Karuno can attract him, which means our judgment was correct. Besides, look at these comments..."

As she spoke, she pointed to the comments at the bottom of the screen, such as "a perfect match," "equally matched," and "blessings."

"Everyone seems to have high hopes for them, isn't that...interesting?"

"interesting!?"

Zhu Lan almost couldn't catch her breath.

She rubbed her forehead, feeling completely out of sync with Cattleya's train of thought: "What's so funny about this!? I... his other women are furious! Didn't you hear how angry they were on the other end of the phone!?"

In her haste, she almost pulled "me" in with her, but thankfully she managed to stop herself, though her face was burning uncontrollably.

Seeing her like this, Cattleya waved her hand dismissively, then returned to her recliner, casually picked up the chilled juice next to her, and took a sip.

Seeing the man she likes being so intimate with another woman, she should logically be jealous.

But the reason she was so calm was because after seeing this side of Xia You, she knew that Xia You was actually someone who couldn't resist temptation.

The reason why Xia You had shown some distance from me before was not to prove that he was a single man, but simply because I was not tempting enough.

If that's the case, then if the temptation is strong enough, wouldn't I also have a good chance?

It has to be said that the thought processes of these superpowered girls are indeed different from those of normal people. Sabrina is the same, and so is Cattleya.

Human joys and sorrows are not shared.

Cattleya was overjoyed, as if she could see hope for the future, but Zhulan was completely bewildered and didn't know what to do.

But one thing is certain.

That means I can go to Karuno and ask her myself what happened.

Most importantly, I want to find out exactly how these two got together and how they ended up in this situation!

Chapter 1321 Fighting for a Man!

With that thought in mind, Zhu Lan suddenly stood up, making such a commotion that it startled Jia Deliya, who was standing next to her.

"what happened?"

"I'm going to find Karuno and get to the bottom of this!"

Looking for Karuno?

Cattleya was initially taken aback, but then she became interested.

"I am coming too!"

"You're going too!?" Zhu Lan glanced at Jia Deliya and snorted coldly. "What are you going there for? To cause me trouble?"

“How could my going be considered adding to the trouble?” Cattleya chuckled. “You’re already so hot-tempered right now. If you go to Karuno, you might be very aggressive. If you two have a conflict, who can stop you? I’m going just in case. Besides, given our relationship, if you can’t beat her, I can lend you a hand.”

"I can't beat Karuno!?"

Although Cattleya seemed to be thinking of Orchid's best interests, her words were nothing short of adding fuel to the fire.

While Yukari can be admitted to everything else, even in private battles, if she occasionally loses to Karuno, she won't get angry, given her magnanimity.

At worst, they can fight back and win once. Anyway, at their level, it's normal to win and lose in Pokémon battles. No one can guarantee a sure win, especially since Diantha is a regional champion just like her.

But this time is different.

This time it's about fighting for a man... no, it's about fighting for pride!

Therefore, she has every reason and confidence that she will not fail!

"Alright, since you want to go, let's go together. But let me tell you, by the time we get there, Xia You will definitely be gone!"

"It's alright." Cattleya stood up as well and chuckled. "I was just thinking of going to Pokémon Hollywood anyway. I heard there are some great premieres for new movies right now, and I don't know Diantha yet, so this is a good opportunity to get to know her!"

……

Xia You learned about those things online a little later than everyone else.

After all, he knew beforehand that there would definitely be people discussing his rumored relationship with Karuno online, and that some crazy fans might even insult and slander him. Since he had already foreseen all of this, why would he bother to read the news and the comments below and make a fool of himself?

But after the dojo battles ended and before the grand tournament ended, he always had to find something to do.

Especially when Xiaoyu suddenly sent a video, and he didn't dare to answer it.

Just as he returned to the Pokémon Center and took his Pokémon to the open-air battle arena behind the center building for training, he took a moment, with a mix of trepidation and excitement, to open the entertainment section.

I don’t know, I’m scared.

Xia You's feelings at this moment were exactly the same as Zhu Lan's.

His thumb slid slowly across the phone screen, jumping from one bold headline to another, even more sensational one, as one after another, candid photos so clear you could almost see the smile in Karuno's eyes flashed by.

These photos were insignificant to him.

After all, it was filmed intentionally.

But what truly surprised him was the popularity and scale.

Almost eight out of the top ten trending topics are about him and Karuno, maintaining high popularity with clicks and discussion numbers climbing every second.

Her pupils dilated slightly, and Xia You unconsciously pursed her lips into a straight line.

He anticipated some discussion and was even mentally prepared to be attacked by some radical fans.

But the scene before us... to be honest, is a bit frightening.

It was even more frightening than when he won the regional convention.

Is this what the entertainment industry is like?

Various lengthy "in-depth" analyses, the CP fans' frenzy, the astonishment of bystanders, and even "exclusive revelations" from "industry insiders"... This is no longer just "some discussion," it's practically a tsunami of public opinion sweeping across the entire internet!

He clicked on several of the most popular posts and quickly browsed the comments below.

The expected insults and attacks did occur, but the proportion was much less than he had anticipated. Instead, there was more amazement, curiosity, and blessings. Many people were even enthusiastically analyzing his "compatibility" with Karuno, discussing everything from their strength and looks to their personalities... speaking with great expertise, as if they knew him better than he knew himself.

But those vanished second, third, fifth, and tenth floors...

Something seems a little off.

It seems that someone is manipulating public opinion, but not in a bad way, but in a good way.

Was this Karuno's doing?

After such an incident, Xia You really wanted to ask.

But others can ask around, but who can he, as the male protagonist of the incident, ask?

Ask Karuno?

I put down my phone, rubbed my throbbing temples, and felt a surge of indescribable absurdity and...a little bit of lingering fear.

It seems I had been too simplistic in my thinking before.

I thought it was just a simple favor, helping Karuno fend off her suitors, but now it seems...

You've become the eye of the storm...

He now completely understood why Karuno had suddenly sent him a message.

In fact, her subconscious thought was not about whether the gym battle went well.

After all, with his own abilities, it's hard to imagine things going wrong.

So, he just wanted to see if he would get into trouble under such public opinion!

I blame myself for not understanding just now; I thought she was just giving a casual greeting.

"Ugh……"

With a soft sigh, Xia You knew that it was too late to understand all this now.

No wonder Xiaoyu sent the video directly just now.

Thinking of Xiaoyu again, Xia You's head started to ache once more.