Pokémon: Forced to Become a Dragon Master at the Beginning

"I called you all here today to discuss the recruitment of apprentices after the gym relocation." Xia Yu's eyes fell on the three people.

"The Dragon Gym has been approved. It will be expanded into the world's first Dynamax Gym in one month. The number of gym apprentices will also be increased. Deputy Gym Leader Tang, you are responsible for the management of trainers. Do you have any good ideas?" Xia Yu looked at Tang Meng and asked.

Tang Meng is mainly responsible for the management of trainers, and she is also responsible for recruiting apprentices to the gym.

Listening to Xia Yu's words, Tang Meng keenly sensed something was wrong.

Although her strength is not very strong, she is good at observing people's expressions and dealing with people.

As soon as she heard Xia Yu's question, she guessed that Xia Yu probably wanted to change the way he recruited apprentices, otherwise he would never have called so many people to a meeting.

Xia Yu must have had a specific idea in his mind, and the reason why he asked about his own thoughts was just to lay the groundwork.

Tang Meng spoke in a gentle voice, with a faint smile on her face, and said softly: "Master Xia, in the past, we recruited apprentices through large-scale, formulaic examinations and tests, and selected them uniformly. But I think that our Dragon Gym is the first Gigantamax Gym in the country, and the way of recruiting apprentices can also be innovated. The old way is a bit outdated."

Xia Yu's eyes fell on Tang Meng, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he asked: "Do you have any good ideas?"

What do I think? The key is what do you think?

Tang Meng was speechless, but she still had a sweet smile on her face. She looked at Xia Yu and said, "I will consult an expert as soon as possible and come up with a new plan to recruit apprentices for you within a week."

"Yeah." Xia Yu nodded. Tang Meng's words were really flawless. Seeing that the time was right, Xia Yu slowly spoke: "Actually, I have an immature idea. I called you here today mainly to let you give me some advice and see if it will work. After all, I'm not a professional, and this is my first time as a gym owner, so I don't have much experience."

"Master Xia, you are a top student at Imperial Capital University. Don't be so modest." Tang Meng said with a smile, "It just so happens that I don't have any specific ideas right now. Master Xia, you can give me some pointers."

"I plan to expand the scale of recruiting apprentices for the Dragon Gym, and divide the quota this time into three parts."

"The first part of the quota accounts for 60% of the total quota, and there are two conditions for the apprentices recruited in this part."

"First, we need to pay high tuition fees, and second, we need to conduct strict audits on apprentices and their parents."

"Assessing apprentices is simple after all. It only involves assessing their overall quality and spirit. There is no need for a written test, only an interview."

"The assessment of parents should be stricter. It is not enough to just have money. The parents' family background, educational concepts and values ​​must also be assessed."

Tang Meng and Li Wangchuan looked at each other in bewilderment.

Are you recruiting apprentices? Aren't these conditions too harsh? Will anyone come?

However, the two of them changed their minds and realized that with Xia Yu's great reputation, it was possible that he would attract many people to sign up.

But Xia Yu's eating style was a little too ugly.

Although other gyms also recruit some "high-priced apprentices", they have never made it public. This is the first time that Xia Yu has directly offered 60% of the places.

"The second part of the quota will still follow the same old rules, with an exam. It will test the students' personal abilities and Pokémon knowledge. This part of the quota accounts for about 30%."

"The last part of the quota..." Xia Yu paused for a moment and said, "I plan to give a small part of the quota, about 10%, to the students in the orphanage, recruit them as apprentices in the gym and sponsor their studies. I will personally take charge of these student quotas."

Ok?

Xia Yu's words made the others slightly stunned. After hesitating for a moment, Tang Meng said, "Master Xia...are you only supporting their tuition fees or are you also supporting a series of expenses such as providing initial Pokémon and Pokémon training?"

It’s just the cost of studying, that’s fine.

If all the expenses for Pokémon training are included, it will not be a small amount. Considering the current financial situation of the Dragon Gym, it is a bit difficult.

Xia Yu pondered for a moment: "Most of the expenses are provided by us, such as the initial Pokémon and basic Pokémon breeding and basic living expenses."

"Of course they also have to help the gym do some basic and simple work on a regular basis." Xia Yu's voice rang out.

"Master Xia...how many students from the orphanage do you plan to recruit? If there are too many...the Dragon Gym's finances may not be sufficient." Facing Xia Yu, the famous youngest gym master in the history of the Imperial Capital, Tang Meng carefully reminded him.

"You don't have to worry about that. That's why I agreed to buy the apprenticeship quota directly." Xia Yu said: "Also... the initial Pokémon for the students in the orphanage will be provided by the giant laboratory, so you don't have to worry about that."

Hearing Xia Yu say this, Tang Meng finally felt relieved.

"In addition... I will select the best apprentices from all the apprentices in the Dragon Gym and accept them as my disciples." Xia Yu's voice sounded.

Listening to Xia Yu's words, a hint of surprise flashed in Tang Meng and Li Wangchuan's eyes. If this news was really released, the number of people who would sign up to become apprentices for the Dragon Gym this year would definitely be beyond imagination.

With Diancie, Xia Yu has a 90% chance of becoming China's champion in the future. As long as you take Xia Yu as your teacher, it means you will be the future champion's disciple.

Regardless of whether you can learn anything or not, the relationship between master and apprentice alone is priceless.

Tang Meng had already started to make plans in her mind, and asked her son to sign up, hoping that Xia Yu would accept her as his disciple.

"Master Xia, you are truly a good master who serves the country and the people. It is rare for someone like you to still care about the children in the orphanage."

"You guys go and draw up a plan first, Mr. Li. I'll leave the matter of Pokémon breeding to you."

"Old Zhao, please stay for a moment. I have something to tell you."

"Okay." Zhao Zhigang nodded.

Seeing this, Tang Meng and Li Wangchuan also stood up and left, walked out of the office, and closed the door behind them.

"Please sit down, Lao Zhao. What do you think of my plan?" Xia Yu asked with a smile while looking at Zhao Zhigang.

"I... don't have much experience." Zhao Zhigang seemed a little hesitant, paused and said, "I think it's good. At least it gives those ordinary people a chance."

"Yes." Xia Yu nodded, looked at Zhao Zhigang and said, "We must give ordinary people a chance. It's not easy to look up at the sky in the dark swamp and feel despair without seeing a ray of sunshine."

Although Xia Yu is not a good person, with many shortcomings and greed, at least he really wants to do something.

"that……"

"Old Zhao, just say whatever you want to say." Xia Yu looked at Zhao Zhigang with a smile: "You will be the owner of the museum in the future. If you have any ideas, just bring them up and we can discuss them."

"I have no objection, the plan is very good." Zhao Zhigang said: "My son is in the third year of junior high school this year, and he is a loyal fan of yours..."

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