Pokémon: Forced to Become a Dragon Master at the Beginning

In the next few days, Xia Yu had dinner parties almost every day. Chen Zhengyan, Qin Tian and some local tycoons from the East China region all came to visit him.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Xia Yu's position as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of East China is a foregone conclusion. Many people even secretly speculate that Xia Yu is very likely to take over the position of East China champion from Long Fan in the future.

This also means that Xia Yu will stay in the East China region for decades!

Anyone with a little bit of common sense would have come forward to curry favor with Xia Yu and given him gifts to please him.

But they were all blocked by Eve.

"Chen Zhengyan and Qin Tian have both clearly stated that they want to compete for the Dragon and Ice Gym Leaders in Sujiang Province. With their strength, there shouldn't be too many obstacles. If nothing unexpected happens, they will become your subordinates in the future. The Chen and Qin families are also trying to show goodwill to you. Do you want to write them a letter in return?"

"Reply one and all the gifts will be returned."

"Okay." Eve nodded and continued, "There is a Rong family dinner tonight. You must go. Rong Wuwei, the head of the Rong family, as well as Rong Changshun and Rong Changsheng will all attend."

"Rong Wuwei is the previous champion of East China, Rong Changshun is the chairman of Ronghui Group and has certain cooperation and business dealings with us, and Rong Changsheng is one of the four kings of South China." Eve reminded Xia Yu: "Champion Long will also participate tonight."

"I understand." Xia Yu nodded slightly.

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"Move this vase to a different position and change the color to something brighter."

"The painting on the wall has also been changed. Xia Yu is a young man, not an artist. He probably doesn't like this. Let's change it to a majestic one that gives people a shocking feeling at first glance."

"The seats have been reserved. Let them know if they have any dietary restrictions or what they like to eat."

"Changsheng, you go pick up Xia Yu, and I'll pick up Long Fan. Remember, be nicer and lower your attitude. Don't be servile, but at least be neither servile nor overbearing."

As the next generation head of the Rong family, Rong Changshun attached great importance to tonight's banquet. Not only did he come to the hotel early to make arrangements in advance, he also prepared to drive to pick up Long Fan in person.

In fact, given the status of the Rong family, there is no need for Rong Changshun to be so humble. The Rong family is one of the largest families in East China. Not only have they produced champions, but they also control a cash cow like Ronghui Group.

Like the Wanbi Group, the Ronghui Group is a leading enterprise in China. Its core business is Pokémon nutrient solution and incubators. 80% of the nutrient solution and more than 60% of the incubators in the country come from the Ronghui Group.

"I understand, brother." Rong Changsheng nodded in response.

Although Rong Changshun is already one of the Four Heavenly Kings in South China, Rong Changsheng is extremely respectful to his brother.

Firstly, Rong Changshun was the designated next generation leader of the Rong family. He had been resourceful and quick-witted since he was young. After his father retired from East China Champion, Ronghui Group was still able to continue to develop, and Rong Changshun made great contributions.

Secondly, although Rong Changshun does not hold a position in the Pokémon Association, his actual strength is stronger than Rong Changsheng, one of the Four Heavenly Kings!

"My father takes tonight's dinner very seriously. Remember to change into a set of clothes before you go to pick them up. I've asked someone to prepare them for you. Just go and change. Also..." Rong Changshun paused for a moment and gently pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses: "Don't bring those messy and unpresentable women."

"I know." Rong Changsheng nodded slightly. After hesitating for a moment, he looked at Rong Changshun and said, "Can you bring Qin Yiluo with you?"

Rong Changshun turned his head, glanced at Rong Changshun, and then nodded slightly: "Okay, I'll have someone prepare a set of clothes for her."

"Okay." After getting Rong Changshun's permission, Rong Changsheng also breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, he didn't feel as much pressure facing Mr. Rong as he did facing Rong Changshun.

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into the night.

Rong Family Compound.

"Champion Long, please take a seat! Xia Yu, come and sit over here." Rong Changshun showed a gentle smile on his face and greeted Xia Yu warmly. Wearing gold-rimmed glasses, he gave people a gentle and refined feeling.

In addition to Rong Wuwei, Rong Changshun and Rong Changsheng, father and son, there were also Rong Changshun's wife Gu Shan and the celebrity Qin Yiluo at the dinner table.

Gu Shan was wearing a carefully tailored cheongsam and had a gentle temperament. She was completely different from her cold and aloof sister Gu Ying, and her face was filled with a gentle smile.

Qin Yiluo is a popular star, but her outfit today is completely different from her style on TV. She wears a plain coat and plain jewelry, which makes her look extremely low-key.

"Mr. Rong, Changshun, and Changsheng." Long Fan also greeted the three of them with a smile.

"Champion Long, Xia Yu, let me introduce you. This is my wife Gu Shan, she is Gu Ying's sister, and this is Qin Yiluo, my brother's girlfriend."

"Hello." Long Fan nodded slightly, and Xia Yu also nodded and greeted.

After a simple greeting, the dinner began.

At a dinner like this, eating is secondary; the main thing is to talk about business.

Xia Yu sat on the chair, but his eyes kept wandering between the two brothers Rong Changshun and Rong Changsheng, observing them carefully.

There must be a traitor to the Pokémon Association in East China, and the Rong family, as the local boss, is highly suspected...

This is also an opportunity to observe them.

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The dinner lasted for more than two hours.

Rong Changshun personally sent Xia Yu and Long Fan to the car, with a smile on his face the whole time, until the car disappeared at the intersection.

"This master and disciple are wary of us." Rong Changshun suddenly spoke, then frowned and fell silent.

"Changsheng, spend more time with Xia Yu when you have time." Rong Changshun turned his head and said to Rong Changsheng.

"I understand, brother." Rong Changsheng nodded in response.

"Go back and rest."

"Okay." After sending Rong Changsheng away, Rong Changshun fell into deep thought again.

Given the Rong family's status in East China, and the personal goodwill shown by himself and his father, and their humble attitude, why are Xia Yu and Long Fan still on guard?

Rong Changshun originally thought that this dinner would be an opportunity to greatly improve the relationship between the two sides, and even to further achieve cooperation, but the effect was not obvious.

Although Long Fan and Xia Yu seemed to be chatting happily with him on the surface, they were still somewhat distant from each other deep down.

This shouldn't be the case.

As far as he knew, Xia Yu and the Shi family had a special meeting not long ago, and the two sides reached a secret cooperation.

Although he didn't know the specific content of the cooperation, and the Shi family remained tight-lipped and completely blocked the news, he still learned some of the situation through special channels, and both sides must have made big moves.

Logically speaking, the Rong family is definitely not worse than the Shi family, and my intention to cooperate is definitely stronger than that of the Shi family. However, in the face of my frequent goodwill, Xia Yu and Long Fan have always been pretending to be nice and never mentioned the matter of cooperation.

There's weirdness everywhere!

Did I offend them? That shouldn't be the case. The Rong family has always cooperated with the Giant Laboratory. Every year, they sell nutrient solution and incubators to the Giant Laboratory at the lowest price. So far, both parties have cooperated happily.

Could it be that Xia Yu and Long Fan had a reason to distance themselves from me?

Rong Changshun's heart moved, as if he suddenly thought of something. He picked up his mobile phone and made a call.

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The next game is the quarterfinals of the King's Tournament.