Chapter 112: Lian Sheyi’s Opportunity
Lu Li couldn’t figure out why Yu Zhonggang would introduce his lover to him.
Shouldn’t such matters be kept as secret as possible? One must know that these prospective parents-in-law were like a low-end version of Old Zhu and Empress Ma.
In this situation, Yu Zhonggang could still cheat and even keep a lover—Lu Li felt deep contempt in his heart.
“Come sit.” Yu Zhonggang smiled and pointed to the sofa nearby.
Lu Li nodded, then obediently sat down.
“Excellent trainers all have a common flaw—they’re quite promiscuous. There’s scientific basis for this. As a trainer, you should understand, right?” Yu Zhonggang said with a smile.
Lu Li: “…”
This was just like the saying that men turn bad when they get rich—more accurately, both men and women are the same once they have money.
However, Lu Li didn’t voice his opinion but smiled and nodded to show understanding.
“Lili is someone I met in university. She was my travel companion, and we went through a lot together. If not for your Aunt Fengjiao, I would have married Lili.” Yu Zhonggang began recounting his past with Liu Li.
The gist was that during university, Yu Zhonggang was with Liu Li, who was a breeder, and the two traveled and adventured together.
Compared to Jin Fengjiao, his Pokémon were more attached to Liu Li.
Add in feelings developed over time and the mistakes all men make, and eventually the two got together. But at the time, his strength wasn’t great, and he truly had feelings for Jin Fengjiao too.
So he chose to marry Jin Fengjiao, but things were different now—he was already a Heavenly King Level Trainer, and the Jin Family no longer posed a threat to him, so he wanted to bring Liu Li home as a wife too.
Marriage customs in the Pokémon World were very lax—humans could even marry Pokémon, let alone taking two wives.
Lu Li didn’t understand this matter but was greatly shocked.
Two women sharing one husband—his prospective father-in-law was quite bold in his thinking, but Lu Li knew that his prospective mother-in-law had a very dominant personality.
Lu Li was very worried that Yu Zhonggang would mess this up, but as an outsider, Lu Li didn’t dare advise him and just quietly listened to Yu Zhonggang recount his past events.
“Um, you and Aunt Liu Li didn’t have any children?” Lu Li asked curiously.
Hearing this, a flash of shame crossed Yu Zhonggang’s face, and Liu Li’s facial expression wasn’t good either.
Seeing this, Lu Li wished he could slap himself.
Telling you to talk too much!
Now it’s awkward, right?
Lu Li quickly changed the subject and asked, “Cough cough, does Lili know about this?”
“That child has probably noticed.” Yu Zhonggang nodded bitterly.
“So your meaning is…”
Lu Li still couldn’t understand why Yu Zhonggang was telling him about this.
“I want you to persuade Lili more. You and Lili are both breeders—I think you should understand Lili’s feelings, right?” Yu Zhonggang said sincerely.
No! I don’t understand at all.
Lu Li complained speechlessly in his heart, but nodded on the surface.
“If Lili really knows, I’ll persuade her properly.” Lu Li hurriedly guaranteed.
Hearing this, Yu Zhonggang and Liu Li across from him both nodded in satisfaction.
“You don’t have a match tomorrow, right?” Liu Li asked proactively.
Lu Li nodded.
Liu Li smiled and said, “Come to my ecological park tomorrow. I’ve prepared a gift for you.”
Lu Li didn’t refuse.
He’d heard that mistresses were quite sensitive, and Lu Li didn’t want to offend her.
After chatting with them for a bit longer, Yu Zhonggang finally let him go.
After leaving the Pokémon Center, Lu Li’s mood was extremely complicated.
He hadn’t expected Yu Zhonggang, known as the Light of the Commoners, to have such a side.
Everything has a price—when Yu Zhonggang chose to accept Jin Fengjiao’s benefits back then, he should have anticipated what the future would hold.
Lu Li thought of Yu Lili again.
If he didn’t want to become a second Yu Zhonggang, his only way out was to become stronger.
At least he couldn’t follow in Yu Zhonggang’s footsteps—if Yu Zhonggang had Heavenly King Level strength during university, he probably would have married both Jin Fengjiao and Liu Li directly back then.
Lu Li believed that in that case, no matter how dominant Jin Fengjiao’s personality was, she would agree to share a husband with Liu Li.
Unfortunately, there are no “ifs” in the world—Yu Zhonggang was only a Veteran Level Trainer during university.
Back at the hotel, Lu Li released Charmander.
“Char~”
（Was I awesome today?）
“Super awesome.” Lu Li gave a thumbs up.
Charmander’s match today was perfect—at least no mistakes in battle.
“Char~”
（I’ll lead you to win first place in this match! Alliance first!）
Charmander happily guaranteed.
These past few days, it had learned the rules of the Grand Festival. Though its current strength was only Normal Mid-stage, as long as it didn’t face type advantage foes, it dared to challenge even Veteran Level.
Moreover, it had checked—past Grand Festivals had no Veteran Level Pokémon appear. Invincible at the same tier, wouldn’t it just dominate?
“Char~”
（You’ll handle the gaga, I’ll handle the killing.）
Lu Li: “…”
Lu Li noticed Charmander seemed a bit arrogant.
Just as Lu Li was about to educate Charmander, his pocket rang with the phone’s bell.
Lu Li took out his phone and looked surprised at the caller ID name.
“Why is Snake Doctor calling me at this time?” Curious, Lu Li answered the call.
“Lu Li, are you free now?”
Snake Doctor’s hoarse voice came through the phone.
“I am.” Lu Li replied.
Snake Doctor paused for a moment, then said, “I’m at the coffee shop. Come over—I have something to tell you.”
After hanging up, Lu Li recalled the arrogant Charmander, left the hotel, and took a taxi.
Arriving at the coffee shop, Lu Li spotted Snake Doctor in the corner at once.
Snake Doctor’s outfit was too distinctive—in such a coffee shop, he could even be called outstanding.
“What did you need me for?” Lu Li asked after sitting.
Snake Doctor’s financial situation was similar to those orphans like Ai Ke—him suddenly inviting Lu Li to a coffee shop was strange in itself.
“I’m leaving shortly.”
Snake Doctor suddenly said.
Lu Li asked puzzledly, “Leaving? Where to? Aren’t you taking the College Entrance Examination?”
Snake Doctor said, “I’m not participating in the College Entrance Examination.”
Hearing this, Lu Li frowned.
For commoners, the best path was to enter a Pokémon University—wild trainers had no future.
Lu Li looked seriously at the youth before him and said, “If you lack money for university, I can lend it to you, but you shouldn’t give up on the College Entrance Examination.”
Not every orphan was as lucky as him—Snake Doctor was the best example, the true standard commoner template, and an inspiring one at that.
Snake Doctor’s trainer talent was quite high—at least better than his own, who had cheats.
For such a talent, Lu Li was happy to invest.
Snake Doctor hurriedly explained, “No, I’ve been specially recruited.”
Lu Li: “???”
Lu Li looked at Snake Doctor in confusion.
Am I the joker?
What does specially recruited mean?
The benefits for specially recruited students joining university would absolutely not be less than Qingfeng City’s sponsorship of him.
Snake Doctor had been specially recruited quietly—Lu Li’s first thought was if he had some special ability.
Lu Li asked, “What university?”
Lu Li asked this because he worried Snake Doctor had been scammed—he didn’t seem like someone who could be specially recruited.
Snake Doctor: “Alliance Investigator Academy.”
Lu Li: “???”
Numbed—this time Lu Li was truly numbed.
Just from the name, Alliance Investigator Academy indicated what kind of school it was. Most importantly, if Snake Doctor was really specially recruited by it, he had officially become a direct descendant of the Asian Alliance.
And the kind of direct descendant among direct descendants—more so than a Gym Leader’s offspring.
Alliance direct descendants were also tiered.
The lowest were those who paid taxes on time, like Ma Li from his previous encounter. Slightly better were ones like him, valued by the Alliance for outstanding talent.
Even better were offspring of Alliance direct descendant trainers like Yu Lili. Better still were people like Snake Doctor joining the Alliance’s direct-line enforcement agency.
Snake Doctor explained, “Back when I went undercover in that pyramid scheme organization, I performed unexpectedly well. A senior investigator lord took notice of me.
He wrote me a recommendation letter for Alliance Investigator Academy, and the special recruitment notice arrived yesterday.
So I’m leaving Qingfeng City today. You’re my only friend here—I wanted to see you before going.”
“No wonder you’re not taking the College Entrance Examination.” Lu Li realized.
If that was the case, it made sense.
But Lu Li didn’t envy Snake Doctor—his path didn’t suit Lu Li. Compared to Alliance direct descendant benefits and treatment, Lu Li valued freedom more.
“Then congratulations on your bright future—you’ve made it out.” Lu Li sincerely congratulated.
Snake Doctor likewise flattered, “I hope you win the Grand Festival championship too.”
“Right, this is for you.” Snake Doctor took a delicate gift box from his pocket.
“If not for your idea and paying that organization’s membership fee for me, I wouldn’t be here today.” Snake Doctor thanked him earnestly.
Lu Li just glanced at the box on the table without reaching for it.
Lu Li said, “No need to be polite. As friends, helping each other is normal.”
“Mm!” Snake Doctor nodded.
“But you must accept this gift—it’s my thanks to you.” Snake Doctor said sincerely.
Lu Li nodded and picked up the exquisite little box from the table.
Seeing Lu Li accept the gift, Snake Doctor relaxed.
Afraid of misunderstanding, Snake Doctor emphasized, “This is just a gift between friends.”
“Don’t worry, I’m not that sensitive.” Lu Li chuckled and gave the somewhat nervous Snake Doctor a look.
Snake Doctor was clearly the type who hadn’t given gifts to others before—making it this awkward.
Lu Li deliberately changed the subject: “How’s your Grimer?”
Mentioning his Pokémon, Snake Doctor’s facial expression brightened considerably. “It’s hatched and passed the Newborn Stage.”
