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"But…"

Zhu Lan didn't dwell too much on the age difference. After all, she knew that she was indeed a few years older than Xia You and was in her prime pregnancy period. If she waited a few more years, she might become an older mother, which would undoubtedly increase the risks if she wanted to have a child then.

Even so, she was still a little worried: "But it's really not good to talk about getting pregnant out of wedlock. We have to avoid it for now, and besides, we haven't gotten my grandmother's consent yet."

"Without her consent, you're not going to have the child?" Xia You laughed even more like a scumbag, yanking off the blanket that Zhu Lan had just pulled up to cover herself up. "Don't worry, you're not that unlucky. As for how to convince your grandmother, that's your own problem. I'm not going to touch that wall. Alright, since you're awake, get up quickly. Aren't we going to watch Xiao Guang's match today? If they see us coming out of the hotel together, I can explain myself, but you'll have a hard time explaining."

Hearing him say that, Zhu Lan felt helpless about his irresponsibility, but she also knew that she couldn't let anyone see the two of them sleeping in the same room. So she got up, went to the bathroom, and took a shower to wash away the marks all over her body.

As expected, when the two finished packing and left the hotel, they did not disturb Jia Deliya, who had been sleeping in a separate room from Zhu Lan for the past few days.

But whether Cattleya sensed anything through her superpowers is hard to say.

Although it was indeed a bit unfair to leave Jia Deliya alone in the hotel, Zhu Lan also knew that today was the last time she could be with Xia You openly, and she had to cherish it.

After all, her reason for staying here was to watch Xiao Guang's grand event, and once the event was over, she and Jia Deliya would leave, and Xia You and her group would also set off again.

We don't know when we'll be able to meet again.

That's why she abandoned Cattleya and wanted to secretly spend more time with Xia You.

Even if it's just walking from the hotel to the Pokémon Center and having breakfast together, she cherishes this short time.

But to their surprise, they ran into someone right after they stepped out of the hotel.

An acquaintance.

He was someone who was both expected and unexpected.

Wind and dew!

As expected, this is Blowfield City, and Wind Dew is the Gym Leader of Blowfield City. The city itself is not very big, so it wouldn't be surprising to encounter her anywhere.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Lan never imagined that at around six o'clock in the morning, when she was walking out of the hotel arm in arm with Xia You, looking happy, she would run into Feng Lu passing by on the street.

When their eyes met, it was incredibly awkward.

To Zhu Lan, Feng Lu was merely a stranger she had met once and fought with once.

The last time she saw Feng Lu, Feng Lu accompanied Xiao Ju'er to challenge her. At that time, she fought two against one, and not only did she not lose, she defeated both of them.

From this perspective, Feng Lu was her defeated opponent.

But that's not how things should be viewed.

Because Feng Lu is Xiao Ju'er's best friend, now that she has seen her so close to Xia You, she knows without a doubt that she will tell Xiao Ju'er.

And once Xiaoju finds out...

This was a slap in the face for Zhu Lan, who had recently stopped Xiao Ju'er from getting close to Xia You and had repeatedly claimed that she had no relationship with Xia You.

Although Xiao Ju'er couldn't do anything to her, Zhu Lan still felt a little uncomfortable, as if Xiao Ju'er was making fun of her.

Similarly, for Fenglu, Zhulan was not the person she wanted to meet.

After all, she and Xiao Ju'er had been defeated by Zhu Lan before, and the two of them combined couldn't beat her alone. It was really embarrassing. How could she have the face to face this woman again?

Not to mention, Xiao Ju'er took her to seek revenge, but not only did they fail to get revenge, their grudges only deepened.

For a moment, both of them paused, feeling equally awkward.

However, at this moment, Zhu Lan was suffering even more than Feng Lu.

After all, she came out of a hotel, and the meaning of being able to come out of a hotel at this time is self-evident.

I never imagined that Feng Lu would see such a shameful thing!

Without making a sound, Zhu Lan removed her hand from Xia You's arm and nodded slightly to Feng Lu, which was her way of greeting him.

Feng Lu did the same. Her breath hitched slightly, and when she saw Zhu Lan nod to her first, she quickly returned the greeting.

At least the conflict between the two isn't deep, unlike with Xiaojuer, so it's still acceptable for them to greet each other.

But they didn't say anything, just exchanged greetings, and then they parted ways and went their separate ways.

However, after taking only a few steps, Feng Lu suddenly realized something was wrong.

and many more!

Is there something I've missed?

Her attention was completely focused on Zhu Lan, thus ignoring the man beside her.

Now it seems... how did this man end up next to Zhu Lan?

And his appearance... seems somewhat familiar?

Feng Lu slowed her pace.

She thought about it carefully, and the more she thought about it, the more familiar the man beside Zhu Lan seemed—handsome face, black hair, deep eyes, and that height…

No way!?

Isn't this the same guy who challenged the dojo the day before yesterday and utterly thrashed me?!

He's still playing music in the market?!

And how could he be with Zhu Lan?!

No, I should say, why is Zhu Lan with him?

According to Xiao Ju'er, shouldn't Zhu Lan and that man named Xia You be a couple?!

Suddenly, Feng Lu realized something and quickly turned around to look.

At this moment, Zhu Lan and Xia You had not gone far. From the background and walking posture, Feng Lu recognized at a glance that this man was indeed the trainer who came to challenge her the day before yesterday!

Sure enough it was him!

Could he... be that person named Xia You?!

Feng Lu's breath hitched slightly.

Of course she remembered Xia You.

How could I possibly forget?

The battle from two days ago is still vivid in my mind. In the past few days, because of him, I have given up imaginary battles and started to use real battles again. Isn't it all because of him?

So he was Xia You!

But it must be admitted that this man is indeed outstanding enough to be worthy of Zhu Lan.

only…

Zhu Lan was just holding his hand?

and…

Feng Lu turned her head again and looked at the place where the two had just come out; it was a hotel.

Did they leave the hotel at this time?

That means the answer is self-evident.

In an instant, she completely understood the relationship between the two. From this point of view, Xiao Ju'er's previous trouble with Zhu Lan because of Xia You was really... a bit of a fool for herself!

It seems I need to tell Xiaoju about this!

We absolutely cannot let her be kept in the dark!

Thinking this, Feng Lu took out her phone, intending to contact Xiao Ju'er, but she stopped just as she made a move.

Won't doing this backfire?

After all, she knew Xiaoju'er's temper. Despite her radiant appearance and efficient demeanor, Xiaoju'er was actually quite stubborn. Even if she could persuade her, she would be very troublesome if she lost her temper.

Thinking it over, she decided to wait and see what happened first. She also needed to take some photos and collect some evidence first!

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Chapter 1362 Feng Lu is a Stalker

Given that Zhu Lan had repeatedly shunned her and acted mysteriously, it was impossible for Jia Deliya to be oblivious to anything.

In fact, when Xia You knocked on Zhu Lan's door again around 10 p.m. last night, Zhu Lan had already sensed it with her superpowers.

Even though the knocking was very soft, and even though Zhu Lan immediately opened the door and welcomed Xia You in, she still couldn't escape her senses.

And what did these two do afterward...?

In short, what happened next, even if it was just using superpowers to investigate, still made Cattleya, this pampered young lady who had never experienced such things, blush with embarrassment.

So these two really are in this kind of relationship!

No wonder Zhu Lan wanted to stop herself from getting close to Xia You!

But Zhu Lan's previous behavior... doesn't seem to fit. So it must have happened when the two of them were alone the day before yesterday!

Now everything matches up!

That Zhu Lan guy actually stole some food!

Because she was aware of this, she didn't show any abnormality when she was the last to arrive at the Pokémon Center.

He appeared there without even greeting Zhu Lan, and showed no reaction to the awkwardness that flashed across Zhu Lan's face when she saw him.

He acted as if he hadn't seen her, behaving completely as usual.

This did indeed put Zhu Lan at ease.

After accepting the breakfast from Yami, Gadalia thanked her and then picked up the milk, taking a small sip.

Only then did her gaze sweep from the edge of the milk glass and land on the two people opposite her.

Zhu Lan was eating something with her head down when she sensed Jia Deli's gaze and her movements quickened a bit, as if she was trying to hide something.

Xia You, on the other hand, remained calm and was discussing the order of appearance in today's Grand Contest with Xiao Guang.

—They're putting on quite a good act.

Cattleya hummed softly to herself.

She certainly wouldn't expose them now.

Firstly, it's unnecessary.

Secondly...

She didn't know what to say after she exposed it.

Are you suggesting I say, "Last night at 10:13, you knocked on Zhulan's door and entered her room, and I know everything you did all night after that?"

Just thinking about it made her cheeks burn, as if she were deliberately peeking.

Forget it.

She put down her milk glass and looked at Xiaoguang, who was stuffing bread into his mouth.

"Xiao Guang".

"Hmm?" Xiao Guang raised his head, his cheeks puffed out, like a Patchles hoarding food.

Good luck in today's game!

Xiao Guang's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded vigorously. She almost choked on her bread, so she hurriedly gulped down some water before she was finally able to speak.

"Yes, yes! Don't worry, Sister Cattleya, I feel great today!"

At this point, she put down the bread, clenched her fists, and her eyes burned with fighting spirit: "Moreover, I've specifically studied the stage design this time, and it's perfect for Bogarman's bubble light! It's sure to get a high score! And as long as I can pass the first round of performance review, the next round will be my turn!"

This is also what Xiaoguang is most confident about.

She was already skilled in battles, not to mention that she had been traveling with Xia You every day, training with his Pokémon, and witnessing how he fought. Influenced by his style, her strength had increased significantly!

If she loses, she'll definitely find a block of tofu and smash her head against it!

Yami smiled gently beside her: "Xiaoguang has always worked very hard."

"That's right!" Hikaru proudly puffed out his chest. "So I'm determined to win today's prize and the ribbon medal!"

Everyone was amused by her appearance.