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

The soft light shone through the car window, sprinkling mottled light on Ruan Yaoyao's face.

She was reclining in the back seat of the taxi, her black hair scattered wildly, a few strands of hair playfully drooping by her cheeks, making her originally rosy face look even more delicate and innocent.

His eyes were half-closed, and there was still a hint of drowsiness in them, as if he had just been pulled out of a sweet dream.

It was only ten o'clock in the morning, a perfect time to sleep in, and Ruan Yaoyao was sinking into a deep dream.

Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door, accompanied by Lin Yi's clear voice, ruthlessly broke the silence.

She was sleepy and her brain was not fully functional yet. She thought that Lin Yi was calling her to have breakfast considerately, and she subconsciously muttered:

"I'm sleepy. If you want to eat, feed me..."

The soft and sticky voice, with the nasal tone of just waking up, and a slightly rising ending, revealed a lazy and coquettish meaning.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yi suddenly said, "Gyarados is born. Let's go to the Pokémon Center."

These words were like a bolt of thunder, instantly waking Ruan Yaoyao up completely.

She opened her eyes wide, and the sleepiness in her eyes disappeared instantly, leaving only astonishment and anxiety.

For a moment, I didn't care about my manners at all, and I didn't even think about taking care of my messy hair.

If Lin Yi hadn't been quick to hand her a coat and give her a reminder, she would have rushed out the door in her cartoon pajamas and slippers.

At this moment, the taxi was speeding on the way to the hospital.

Ruan Yaoyao sat in the back seat, her hands unconsciously clenched together, her knuckles slightly white from the force, and fine beads of sweat oozing out of her palms.

Her brows were furrowed, her eyes were full of worry and anxiety, and her lips were unconsciously pursed into a straight line.

Her mind was in a mess, filled with memories of Gyarados's weak appearance. The news about accidental births that she occasionally caught a glimpse of seemed to be out of control and kept popping up in her mind. Every bloody and heart-wrenching scene tugged at her heart, making her breathing quicken. She prayed with all her heart that Gyarados would not get into trouble.

The taxi creaked to a steady stop in front of the Pokémon Center. Lin Yi opened the door first, jumped out of the car swiftly, and turned to look at Ruan Yaoyao who was still lingering in the back seat.

I saw her clutching the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, her fingertips turning slightly white due to the force. She finally got out of the car, her legs were still a little weak, and she almost stumbled and fell.

Seeing how nervous she was, Lin Yi was startled. He raised his thick eyebrows slightly, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and joked:

"Why are you so nervous? It's just that Gyarados gave birth, not you. Why are you so nervous?"

Ruan Yaoyao's eyes instantly turned red after hearing this, and she bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth. Her voice was thin and weak, with a bit of grievance and helplessness, as if she had suffered a great injustice, and she stammered:

"But... I'm just worried that something might happen to Gyarados."

Lin Yi had a weird look on his face. He tilted his head, stared at Ruan Yaoyao, and asked:

"Are you worried that Gyarados might have a difficult birth?"

Ruan Yaoyao nodded hurriedly like a chick pecking at rice, with her head lowered and her hair covering most of her face.

With a "puff", Lin Yi finally couldn't hold back his laughter and burst out laughing. While laughing, he raised his hand and poked Ruan Yaoyao's forehead lightly, teasing:

"Yaoyao, you are really silly and kind."

"what?"

Ruan Yaoyao's eyes widened immediately, and her grievances instantly turned into unhappiness, with her cheeks puffed up.

I was worried about Gyarados with good intentions, but why did he become stupid?

Lin Yi looked at her like this and explained with a smile:

"Why do you think Gyarados would have a difficult birth? Think about it, how big is it?"

Ruan Yaoyao tilted her head, blinked her eyes, recalled, and said uncertainly:

"Uh, about seven or eight meters."

"That's right."

Lin Yi snapped his fingers and patiently persuaded him.

"How big is that Pokémon egg?"

Ruan Yaoyao frowned, thought hard, and answered in a low voice: "About... 40 to 50 centimeters?"

"Yes, since the egg is so different in size from it, how could it be difficult to give birth?" Lin Yi crossed his arms and spoke very logically.

"But, the news..."

Ruan Yaoyao still refused to give up and tried to argue with him. Her eyes were full of worry and her hands clutching the corner of her clothes even tighter.

Lin Yi sighed softly, took a step forward, raised his hand and gently touched Ruan Yaoyao's head, comforting her:

"Don't worry. The Pokémon that have accidents in the news are all small Pokémon. They are weak and have a high risk of giving birth. Gyarados is so large and strong that giving birth is not that difficult for it. The reason we came to the Pokémon Center is just to use professional equipment to protect the eggs that are laid."

Ruan Yaoyao heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. Her tense shoulders relaxed instantly, and a bright smile appeared on her face again, with her eyebrows curved.

"That's it, then I'll be relieved."

As soon as Ruan Yaoyao's heart settled down, she immediately reached out and grabbed the corner of Lin Yi's clothes, and rushed into the Pokémon Center in a hurry.

As soon as the two of them stepped through the automatic sensing door of the Pokémon Center, a strong and complex atmosphere enveloped them.

The pungent smell of disinfectant filled the air and seeped into the nasal cavity, mixed with the unique scents of various Pokémon, some fresh, some rich, making it difficult to distinguish them for a moment.

Looking up, I saw people coming and going in the hall. Trainers were in a hurry, most of them holding injured Pokémon in their arms. They looked anxious, their steps were hurried, and they kept mumbling words for help as they ran quickly towards the treatment area.

"Gyarados's ward is on the third floor. My dad and the others have already gone there."

Lin Yi panted slightly and turned his head to speak to Ruan Yaoyao. His voice was a little anxious, but his eyes were firmly fixed on the direction of the elevator.

Ruan Yaoyao didn't have time to say anything more. She nodded quickly like a chick pecking at rice and followed Lin Yi closely.

The elevator arrived on the third floor with a ding, and the two walked quickly towards the special delivery room.

The door of the delivery room is tall and wide, and its special alloy material gives off a cold and hard luster under the light.

The reason for this design is that different Pokémon vary greatly in size, and Gyarados is famous for being large, so ordinary wards cannot accommodate it at all.

Pushing open the door, a spacious space suddenly comes into view. Various giant equipment are arranged in an orderly manner. A large swimming pool is also thoughtfully placed in the corner of the wall to facilitate the activities and rest of water Pokémon.

I have to mention here that the Pokémon Center often receives special government grants. Adhering to the concept of serving the public, they help trainers treat injured Pokémon for free, and even take on such difficult tasks as giving birth.

Originally, Lin Guochang didn't want to take up this public resource, so he planned to send Gyarados directly to the hospital when she was about to give birth.

Unexpectedly, when they returned to Qinghai City from the imperial capital, they found that the local hospital was not equipped with a delivery room that could accommodate a Gyarados, and the equipment and facilities were all substandard. In desperation, the family had to go to the Pokémon Center.

As soon as the two stepped into the delivery room, their eyes were attracted by the scene inside the room.

I saw a female Gyarados lying lazily on a specially made water bed, which was as big as half a basketball court. The dark blue water was rippling slightly, making the Gyarados' scales look even more sparkling.

Lin Yi's Gyarados stood guard by the side, its huge body curled up in a slightly clumsy manner, and every movement was made with caution, for fear of disturbing its weak wife.

Its thick tail was like a flexible vine, gently wrapping the nutrient potion and delivering it to the female Gyarados's mouth bit by bit. It rubbed the other's neck from time to time, its eyes full of concern and tenderness.

Looking at the female Gyarados again, she was in unexpectedly good spirits, except for her slightly pale cheeks, which revealed her weakness after giving birth, and her deflated belly, which showed that she had just experienced a big event not long ago. Just looking at her appearance, it would be impossible to imagine that she had just given birth to offspring.

Its eyes were bright and lively. When it saw Ruan Yaoyao and Lin Yi coming in, it gently wagged its tail as a greeting.