Chapter 55: Moving House
Lian Sheyi, who was solely focused on revenge, agreed to Lu Li’s plan without a second thought.
“Let’s do it that way, but it’ll be troubling you.” Lian Sheyi’s tone already carried a bit of respect.
The method Lu Li provided was the best option available right now, at least better than him going to that organization alone and facing off against that Psychic Type Trainer.
“The help I can give you is just this much, after all, I’m heading back to the countryside tomorrow.” Lu Li continued.
Lian Sheyi shook his head and thanked him: “I’m already very grateful that you’ve told me this much.”
After all, this was originally his own matter, and Lu Li had already tried to persuade him. It was he who was determined to get revenge on that organization, and since they were just ordinary friends, he couldn’t ask Lu Li to go with him to get revenge on that organization.
Strictly speaking, Lu Li had no grudge against that Pyramid Scheme Organization.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you to visit Grandpa Li.” After Lu Li finished speaking, he got up and took Lian Sheyi to knock on the door of Grandpa Li’s house next door.
A moment later, Grandpa Li furtively opened a crack in the door. Seeing it was Lu Li, Grandpa Li finally relaxed and then eagerly opened the door.
“Lu kid? What do you want with me?” Grandpa Li had just delivered the goods and glanced at Lian Sheyi beside Lu Li.
“This is my classmate. He heard that joining your organization can get a Pokémon Egg, so he wants to join too.” Lu Li pointed at Lian Sheyi beside him and said.
Hearing this, Grandpa Li’s facial expression changed, and he quickly urged: “Come in quickly, can you talk about this kind of thing here?”
After dragging Lu Li into the yard, Grandpa Li stuck his head out uneasily to look outside the yard. Seeing no one paying attention, Grandpa Li finally relaxed.
After seating the two, Grandpa Li lectured: “The organization has become much stricter recently. Many things can’t be discussed outside, and the Team Leader stipulated that we can’t casually pull people into the organization anymore. What kind of background does your classmate have?
Our Team Leader said that our organization was established to give back to the truly poor masses. To join our organization, you need to be at least three generations of poor folks.”
Lu Li: “……”
Lu Li, speechless in his heart, had his mouth twitch slightly. It seemed that Psychic Type Trainer really was a beast—not targeting the wealthy, but instead preying on ordinary civilians. What else could that be but a beast?
Lu Li quickly guaranteed: “My classmate’s background is absolutely fine. He’s an orphan like me and became a Trainer by sheer luck. Not to mention grandfather, even his great-grandfather was a poor folk.”
Grandpa Li nodded in satisfaction, then continued to ask: “The background is fine, but the membership fee for joining the organization…”
Knowing Lian Sheyi’s family economic situation, Lu Li quickly guaranteed: “I’ll cover his membership fee.”
“You’re covering it for him? Why don’t you just join us yourself?” Grandpa Li looked at Lu Li in surprise, completely unable to figure out what Lu Li was up to.
“I already have a Starter Pokémon, so I’ll leave this opportunity to those who need it.” Lu Li said righteously.
Grandpa Li nodded, acknowledging Lu Li’s idea.
Trusting Lu Li quite a bit, Grandpa Li nodded: “As long as you prepare the membership fee, it’s fine. We happen to have a gathering this afternoon, so I’ll take you there then.”
“But speaking of which, didn’t you always not believe in our organization before? Why did you suddenly come around?” Grandpa Li looked at Lu Li doubtfully.
Lu Li answered matter-of-factly: “I still don’t believe it, so I’m sending my classmate over to test the waters and see if it’s real.”
“We’ve been neighbors for so many years, and you don’t even trust me?” Grandpa Li was a bit angry.
Lu Li smiled awkwardly: “Heh heh, I’m just afraid you’ve gotten old and muddled, getting scammed and even counting the money for them. Once my classmate joins your organization and we confirm it’s fine, then I’ll join.”
“Hmph, you’ll definitely regret it later. The organization’s spots are limited, and even if you really want to join then, you won’t have the chance.” Grandpa Li lectured.
Lu Li just smiled and didn’t continue bullshitting on this matter.
“Just transfer the money to me, and I’ll explain our organization to your classmate first.”
“Then I won’t disturb you further.”
Not wanting to waste time listening to brainwashing rhetoric, Lu Li slipped away directly.
After Lu Li left, Grandpa Li looked at the silent Lian Sheyi with scrutinizing eyes.
“Looks like this is a rather introverted child.” Grandpa Li thought to himself.
After leaving Grandpa Li’s house, Lu Li let out a heavy sigh.
A moment later, the phone in Lu Li’s pocket vibrated.
【I’ll pay back the money, but it might take some time.】
Looking at this message, Lu Li chuckled lightly, then typed back: “No rush, I have plenty of money lately. Be very careful with everything, and don’t act on impulse. You really don’t need to risk your life for revenge—your grandfather definitely wouldn’t want you to do that.”
“Mm, I got it. Thanks.”
After putting away his phone, Lu Li turned and returned to his own yard.
Everyone has their own way of living. Since Lian Sheyi was dead set on revenge, as an ordinary friend, Lu Li could only help him this far.
………..
Early the next morning, Lu Li contacted the moving company.
There was no need to move a lot of old stuff. The most important things were the flowers and plants in the yard, especially those two fruit trees, which were the top priority.
With Machop’s help, the moving company’s workers quickly finished the packing.
The driver asked eagerly: “Mister, do you want to check if anything’s missing?”
Lu Li looked around the yard, then pointed at the remaining water vat and said: “Take this water vat too.”
The water vat had no particular value, but it held sentimental meaning, so Lu Li decided to take it along.
“Got it.” He nodded directly, then called to Machop: “Old acquaintance, move that water vat onto the truck for me too.”
Machop’s strength was around Normal Beginner level, which was also the strength of most adult Pokémon. Machop’s master wasn’t a Trainer, so after reaching Normal Beginner, its strength basically wouldn’t improve further.
But the vast majority of workers kept a Machop because Machop had pretty good cost-performance—it was like having an extra adult laborer at home.
After hitchhiking out of Qingfeng City, Lu Li released Tropius.
“Tropius, let’s go to our new home.” Lu Li urged impatiently.
Equally eager about the new home, Tropius flew extra hard, and in less than half an hour, Lu Li arrived above his new home.
The main structure of the new home was a villa of about 400 square meters. In front of the villa was a training field, and behind it was a yard with a pond, specially prepared for Water Type Pokémon.
The villa’s right side was close to Qingyun Mountain Range, intentionally reserved for building an orchard in the future. The left side was the already abandoned Golden Chicken Village.
