Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

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In the lobby of the Pokémon Center, Xu Wen's questioning broke the silence. His eyes were like sharp eagle eyes, quickly scanning the entire hall, looking for something.

"What's wrong, Brother Wen?"

The fashionable boy next to him came over curiously. He was full of curiosity about this deputy captain who seemed gentle but exuded a sharp spirit.

Xu Wen gently pushed his glasses up, pointed his chin at the people from No. 1 Middle School who were walking towards the stairs, and whispered:

"These people must have just arrived. I didn't see them when I went upstairs before."

There was a subtle note of caution and assessment in his voice.

Wang Qingping looked back and forth among the team of No. 1 Middle School, and finally fixed his eyes on Lin Yi.

There was a sense of scrutiny and expectation in his eyes, as if he was looking for a potential opponent.

The atmosphere in the stairwell suddenly became tense as the two teams met unexpectedly here.

Principal Feng was just about to step forward to negotiate, hoping that the other party would make way, but Wang Qingping took the lead. He walked around Principal Feng, with a warm smile on his face, and politely greeted the team from No. 1 Middle School.

"Hello, I'm the captain of the Fog City team, Wang Qingping. May I ask who is the captain?"

There was a confidence and friendliness in his voice, but it also revealed an aura that was not to be underestimated.

Ruan Yaoyao was about to step forward to introduce herself, but Wang Qingping seemed to have already determined that Lin Yi was the captain.

He grasped Lin Yi's hand in a familiar manner and said with a smile:

"I think you are the captain, right? Please give me your advice. If we have a chance to fight, please don't let me down."

Ruan Yaoyao was stunned and thought to herself, "Ah? If Lin Yi is the captain, what about me?"

Lin Yi also felt a little confused. He was about to explain that he was not the captain, but Wang Qingping had already let go of his hand and walked down the stairs with several people from Fog City and left the Pokémon Center.

This scene surprised all the members of the No. 1 Middle School team. They looked at each other, as if they were communicating their thoughts with their eyes.

Jiang Nan's muttering broke the brief silence. There was a hint of ease and humor in his words, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere in the team.

"He's a very nice guy. He came over to say hello to us."

Lin Yi shook his head gently, and a barely perceptible light flashed in his deep eyes. He did not respond, but slowly took a step and walked straight to the second floor.

They bypassed Principal Feng and without any prior inquiry or extra explanation, they arbitrarily misunderstood others as the team leader. This was undoubtedly a silent challenge and disrespect to others.

This is not a simple greeting, but more like a silent contest, a show of power.

Wang Qingping, this seemingly kind man, is actually a meticulous person. His every move and every word hides a deep meaning.

Outside the Pokémon Center, Xu Wen secretly observed the reactions of several people through the glass window. His eyes were sharp and calm, as if he was looking for something.

When he withdrew his gaze, he nodded at Wang Qingping, as if sending some signal.

"What's going on, Captain?"

A female member of the Fog City couldn't help but ask, with a hint of confusion and curiosity in her voice.

In her impression, this captain who is hailed as a genius never acts without purpose. Every decision and action he makes is well thought out.

"If you meet the person I just shook hands with, you must give 120% of your energy."

There was a hint of seriousness in Wang Qingping's words, and his expression was serious and focused.

His words made several people's faces change. The boy who was dressed fashionably earlier couldn't help but ask:

"Captain, what do you mean...?"

“Although this is just my guess, I estimate that person is among the best in the team, if not the strongest.”

Wang Qingping held up three fingers, his voice was calm and firm, and every word revealed his confidence.

"First, everyone is bound to be nervous in a big tournament like this. But he was the only one in the entire Pokémon Center who didn't show any nervousness."

"Secondly, although he was standing at the end of the team, the other members of the team obviously slowed down to match his pace, which was enough to show that he was a core player of the team."

There was a hint of analysis in Wang Qingping's words. He patted the Poké Ball on his waist and said.

"Third, I don't know if you saw it clearly, but he has several Poké Balls on him." There was a hint of surprise in his words.

"Wait, the captain means that he trained more than two Pokémon during his rookie stage?" asked a team member in surprise.

"Yes, training multiple Pokémon is a huge challenge for a newcomer, but he still did it and successfully became a member of the school team. This is enough to show that he has the confidence and strength to match it."

Wang Qingping's words were full of affirmation and fear of Lin Yi.

"In short, he will be a very strong opponent, and we must not let our guard down at that time."

"Got it, Captain!"

……

Wang Qingping's words not only revealed his affirmation of Lin Yi, but also a hint of fear that was difficult to conceal. He knew that facing such an opponent, any underestimation of the enemy could lead to irreversible consequences.

"In short, he will be a very strong opponent," Wang Qingping emphasized again, his voice low and powerful, "When the time comes, you must not let your guard down and must go all out."

"Got it, Captain!" The team members responded in unison, their voices revealing firmness and determination. Everyone knew that the upcoming challenge should not be underestimated and must be dealt with in the best possible condition.

……

It is called a dormitory building, but it is more like a unique homestay.

Different from traditional student dormitories, this one has more spacious space and a more comfortable environment.

At Lin Yi's request, the dormitory arrangement this time seemed a little different.

He and Ruan Yaoyao were assigned to the same dormitory, and a location was deliberately chosen far away from the athletes' village.

Although the various environmental conditions here may be slightly inferior, the tranquility and privacy here are what they need.

The biggest advantage of this dormitory is that it has a spacious courtyard with a fighting field.

This provides an ideal special training place for Lin Yi and Ruan Yaoyao, where they can conduct various trainings without having to worry about their tactics and techniques being spied on by others.

Away from the hustle and bustle and away from the crowds, this dormitory has become their secret base, a place where they can prepare with peace of mind and go all out to meet challenges.

Here, they can calm down, focus on improving their abilities, and make the best preparations for the upcoming competitions.

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(The Little Phoenix Cup is about to begin. If anyone wants to create a character that is included in the plot, please write the character's name, school name, and Pokémon type in the comment section.

Of course, you can also write in the group as before, and look forward to your performance.)