Qiānlǐ's forehead broke out in a cold sweat.
He had initially thought Ye Feng's strength lay solely in those three Pokémon.
The Level 1 Legendary Pokémon Latias was, of course, exceptional.
The Shiny Gengar had shone brilliantly.
The Red-Striped Pikachu had been incredibly fierce at the Indigo Plateau.
As for Squirtle, it was unheard of, but after facing it today, he realized that every single one of Ye Feng's Pokémon seemed to possess terrifying power.
"Dad, are we going to lose?! No! Dad still has Slaking!!!"
Xiao Sheng remembered that his father was known as a future Elite Four member!!!
He had even battled one of the Hoenn Elite Four before!!!
That Slaking was praised as being very strong by an Elite Four level trainer, an absolute Elite Four level Pokémon!!!
That was Qiānlǐ's trump card!!!
But Qiānlǐ stopped at this moment.
Qiānlǐ: "Ye Feng, I concede."
To everyone's surprise, Qiānlǐ actually surrendered!!!
The man known as a future Elite Four member had actually surrendered!!!
Actually, it wasn't that surprising. Let alone being called a future Elite Four member.
Even the actual Elite Four!!!
In front of Ye Feng, they either gave up or surrendered.
So, it was nothing to be ashamed of.
But Xiao Sheng wasn't willing!
In his heart, his father was the strongest!
"Dad! Don't you still have Slaking?!"
Xiao Sheng grabbed his father's large hand.
Qiānlǐ gave a wry smile: "Xiao Sheng, Slaking wouldn't help. Even if it could defeat Squirtle, it couldn't defeat Ye Feng's other Pokémon."
"But, but..."
Xiao Sheng's eyes welled up with tears, still unable to believe his father had surrendered!!
Qiānlǐ: "Xiao Sheng, victory and defeat are perfectly normal for a Pokémon trainer."
"Look at Lance, the Champion of the league, and he still lost to Ye Feng twice, didn't he?!"
Hearing this example, Xiao Sheng felt a bit better, but was still heartbroken.
He ran out in frustration.
Mizuko initially wanted to follow, but Qiānlǐ stopped her.
"Xiao Sheng is only seven years old this year. It's time for him to experience growth."
"Ye Feng, this is yours."
Qiānlǐ tossed the Scales Badge, representing the Petalburg Gym, to Ye Feng.
After that.
"Well, it's been a long time since I lost. I'm going out to clear my head."
With that, Qiānlǐ strode out of the gym.
Watching the direction Qiānlǐ left, his wife Mizuko couldn't help but furrow her brow.
Atsushi clapped his hands: "Alright, alright. Witnessing such a spectacular battle today is truly a blessing. I should also go find a trainer who interests me."
Atsushi had come here precisely to invite Qiānlǐ to become the Brain of the Battle Frontier.
But since Qiānlǐ didn't agree, there was no point in staying.
Mizuko bid farewell to Atsushi and returned to the gym.
Now, only Ye Feng and Mizuko remained in the gym.
A man and a woman, alone together.
Ye Feng looked at the alluring Mizuko and smiled: "Madam, you wouldn't want your husband to know about you intentionally seducing me during dinner, would you?"
Mizuko shot Ye Feng a glare.
"Wait until I finish bathing."
Ye Feng chuckled: "Madam, why are you so eager? Could it be that Gym Leader Qiānlǐ isn't very capable?"
Ye Feng felt that while his own charm played a part, there must be other reasons.
Mizuko sighed, her expression becoming deeply melancholic.
She asked Ye Feng: "Do you know where Qiānlǐ went to clear his head?"
"Where?"
"The Pokémon Center in Petalburg City. He's going to see Nurse Joy."
"Nurse Joy?!"
Ye Feng blinked in surprise.
Then, he broke into a smile.
Mizuko: "This isn't the first time. Since he's giving me the cold shoulder, I'll give him one too."
Mizuko closed the gym door and led Ye Feng to her and Qiānlǐ's bedroom.
After a rustling sound of water.
Mizuko emerged, drying her long hair.
Ye Feng observed Mizuko, indeed as beautiful as a blooming lotus emerging from water.
And she was well-endowed.
Truly worthy of being May's mother.
After all, May could be considered to have the best figure among the heroines from all the series.
"However, aren't we being a bit too brazen, doing this here?"
Mizuko: "Don't worry. Xiao Sheng won't be back until night, and that old scoundrel Qiānlǐ will be the same. We'll just take it easy."
Afterward.
Ye Feng and Mizuko happily engaged in physical training.
They spent the entire afternoon exercising.
Both were very satisfied.
Especially Mizuko, even though she was already the mother of two children.
It was only today that she truly felt the joy of being a woman.
Dinner.
Xiao Sheng finally returned.
It was evident that he was still upset about his father's loss.
Qiānlǐ also returned.
"Mr. Ye Feng, you're still here?"
Qiānlǐ looked at Ye Feng, completely unaware that a hat had already been placed upon his head by Ye Feng himself.
Mizuko answered for Ye Feng: "It's too late. Mr. Ye Feng has finally come to Petalburg City, so he might as well stay and play a bit longer."
Qiānlǐ didn't suspect anything and nodded.
Dinner was very pleasant.
Ye Feng observed Qiānlǐ.
In reality, Qiānlǐ had gone to see Nurse Joy because their wedding anniversary was approaching, and he had asked Nurse Joy to prepare a special firework display, which was why he had been visiting so frequently.
It was meant to be a surprise, but Mizuko had misunderstood.
However, Ye Feng wouldn't reveal the truth.
Because there was no benefit to him in doing so.
In the evening.
"Xiao Sheng and Qiānlǐ, you both need to have a glass of the orange juice I specially prepared for you tonight."
Mizuko brought out three glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice from the kitchen.
Qiānlǐ, confused: "Huh? Why are we suddenly drinking this tonight?"
Xiao Sheng also chimed in: "Yeah, Mom, I don't want to drink it."
Mizuko: "It's good for your health. You must drink it. Mr. Ye Feng, have a glass too."
A glass of orange juice was also placed in front of Ye Feng.
He wondered what trick this woman was up to.
Ye Feng drank his glass before Qiānlǐ and Xiao Sheng.
Qiānlǐ and Xiao Sheng also drank.
But after drinking, they felt drowsy and eventually collapsed onto the table.
"What? You put something in this orange juice?"
Ye Feng looked at Mizuko.
"Yes, it's just as you suspect. This way, we can continue tonight."
Ye Feng embraced Mizuko, and Mizuko pulled Ye Feng towards the bedroom.
But Ye Feng looked at Qiānlǐ and Xiao Sheng in the living room.
He grinned mischievously: "Right here."
Mizuko blushed deeply at his suggestion but couldn't resist Ye Feng and agreed.
The next morning.
"Ah, my head is spinning."
"Husband, you're awake."
Mizuko looked at Qiānlǐ from beside the bed.
Qiānlǐ touched his head.
He still felt a bit dizzy.
After a while, his head finally cleared.
He put on his clothes and went to the living room, looking at the somewhat disheveled room, he asked in confusion:
"Huh? Why is the living room so messy? I remember it was fine last night."
Mizuko blushed: "Oh, a mouse ran into the kitchen last night, so Mr. Ye Feng and I were catching it!"
Qiānlǐ nodded, then asked: "By the way, where is Ye Feng? I want to thank him properly for helping my family catch a mouse."
Mizuko: "He left early this morning, saying he was heading to the next Gym location, Rustboro City."
Qiānlǐ nodded. He lifted his hand from the table, only to find it sticky.
At this moment, he noticed that there seemed to be a lot of sticky residue on the table...