# Chapter 97: I'll Be the Gym Leader?
Everyone, whether it was Bai Feng, Fu La Da Li, or the Pokémon, thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
After eating their fill, Bai Feng squeezed a cup of juice for Fu La Da Li and himself. Then, the two of them sat together outside the Yard Gate, spacing out.
A gentle breeze blew, carrying waves of Fragrance from the Fairy Flower Field. In the distance, the layered Fruit Forest swayed its branches and leaves in the Wind. Everything looked so beautiful.
Bai Feng spoke with emotion, "Look, how wonderful this World is. While Human Nature certainly has its Evil side, the World won't Change because of it. It remains just as beautiful."
Fu La Da Li fell silent upon hearing this. Bai Feng didn't look at him, but continued, "Do you know what I admire most about you?"
Fu La Da Li looked at Bai Feng in confusion.
Bai Feng spoke to himself, "It's your Goodness and integrity. There are many good and upright people in this World, but few are as pure as you. It is precisely because of this that your heart is so precious and rare. Perhaps I myself am not a good person, which is why I particularly admire you. Maybe some people can't properly see this rare Quality, but there are always people who can. Perhaps you haven't Discover it, but please, you must firmly believe this point."
After saying this, Bai Feng said no more. At this moment, he was so embarrassed his toes were curling.
What nonsense am I spouting!
Fu La Da Li stayed at Bai Feng's place for two days. Bai Feng never brought up anything else with him after that. Every day, he just took him around to play and eat delicious food. They visited all the famous attractions in Couriway Town and ate all the Cuisine recommended on tourist guides.
Bai Feng also took him to Uncle Rob and Auntie Baris's Ranch, where they had a thrilling Mount Goat riding race.
Fu La Da Li's riding skills were quite bad. Not only could he not outrun the veteran riders Uncle Rob and Auntie Baris, he couldn't even outrun Bai Feng. In the end, he was met with another round of merciless laughter from everyone.
Fu La Da Li himself also laughed heartily. He had never expressed his Emotions so openly outside before.
Two days later, Bai Feng sent Fu La Da Li to Bi Yi City Airport. His exclusive Flying Vehicle was already waiting for him.
Before leaving, Fu La Da Li said to Bai Feng with a relaxed expression, "Bai Feng, thank you. I'm very glad I came here. I was very happy these past two days. May our Friendship last forever."
Bai Feng nodded, waving at Fu La Da Li, "May our Friendship last forever!"
After Fu La Da Li left, Bai Feng returned to his former routine: Schooling every day, After School, Berry Tree Cultivation, and Training Pokémon...
A few days later, the rumors about Fu La Da Li online began to reverse. The Reason lay with the young person who posted the Video.
He posted another Video, detailing his actions and the Reason Fu La Da Li withdrew his Sponsorship, explaining everything thoroughly. He even spilled the beans completely about the Trade between him and Fu La Da Li's opponent, providing Evidence as well.
Clearly, Fu La Da Li had made his move. It was evident that he had adjusted his mindset. With one move, he instantly solved the Problem. He truly lived up to his reputation as a domineering Boss who had been in the business world for years.
The appearance of this Video caused the Public Opinion online to reverse. For a Time, the young person who posted the Video and Fu La Da Li's opponent were both heavily criticized, and it was the opponent whose Products were threatened with boycott.
Finally, Bai Feng heard that the person who posted the Video went to prison. As for the outcome for Fu La Da Li's opponent, Bai Feng didn't know, but they clearly didn't gain anything.
Incidentally, the two days Bai Feng spent with Fu La Da Li were taken as leave, so as soon as Fu La Da Li left, he started frantically catching up on his Homework.
It was truly inhumane.
One day, Buneary suddenly returned from Mr. Blaine's place, carrying its Small Bundle on its back. Bai Feng came Home After School and saw it in the Kitchen with Hatterene, making Dinner. He asked in confusion,
"Huh? Buneary, you're back!"
"Milo~ Milo~" Yes, Mr. Blaine said I don't need to go anymore. I've learned all the techniques I needed to learn. From now on, I just need to hone my skills at Home.
Buneary replied.
"You've already graduated so quickly?" Bai Feng looked surprised.
"Milo~ Milo~" Not really, I've only learned the techniques, my Craftsmanship isn't up to par yet. I still need to practice, still need to practice...
Buneary said shyly.
Bai Feng smiled and said, "It's okay, you can do it. I believe in you. Feel free to use the Berries at Home. Practice hard and strive to become a master soon!"
Buneary twisted shyly again, expressing that it would definitely work hard.
From that day on, Buneary began practicing making Energy Cubes at Home. Bai Feng even specially prepared a dedicated Room for it.
Basket after Basket of Berries were sent to Buneary, and jar after jar of Energy Cubes came out from Buneary.
Buneary made a large amount of Energy Cubes, but the Quality did not meet the standard for Bai Feng's Pokémon to eat.
Bai Feng could see that Buneary's Energy Cube making skills were constantly improving, but there was still a considerable distance to go before reaching the standard edible by Bai Feng's Pokémon.
Bai Feng didn't waste the Energy Cubes that Buneary made. He had Hatterene send them all to the Pokémon Shelter for the Pokémon there to eat.
Although Bai Feng's Pokémon didn't eat those Energy Cubes, they were perfectly fine for ordinary Pokémon to eat. They didn't need Special Training, didn't need to Battle, and didn't engage in high-intensity physical activity. The Energy Cubes Buneary made were enough for them.
Because of this, Hatterene was even more grateful to Bai Feng, taking care of him very thoughtfully every day.
To Reward its diligence and capability, Bai Feng even arranged a "special ride" for it: a Talonflame.
Whenever Hatterene wanted to return to the Pokémon Shelter to visit its Friends, it could ride the Talonflame back anytime.
As the Fletchinder in the Patrol Team continued to Evolve, a few more Talonflame appeared on Fang Xing Mountain.
Buneary also didn't just stay in its Room making Energy Cubes every day. It actually kept in touch with Zhi Mi and would often discuss Cooking Skills with Zhi Mi using its Phone.
Zhi Mi couldn't understand Pokémon Language, and Bai Feng didn't know how they communicated exactly. Anyway, he often saw Buneary holding its Phone and chattering away with Zhi Mi, even gesturing excitedly when talking about exciting things.
Every time after communicating with Zhi Mi, Buneary would go into the Kitchen to showcase its Cooking Skills. That's when Bai Feng and the others would have a feast.
Later, Bai Feng learned that Zhi Mi had actually left Home long ago. Not long after Buneary returned Home, he packed his Luggage, took his Pokémon, and embarked on a Journey, honing his Trainer Strength while also practicing Cooking Skills.
Even after embarking on his Journey, Zhi Mi didn't forget to communicate with Buneary.
As Time went by, Buneary's Cooking Skills got better and better. It could be said that its progress was rapid; its progress in making Energy Cubes wasn't this significant.
Nowadays, Bai Feng's three meals a day are basically completed by Buneary and Hatterene working together, with Hatterene merely assisting Buneary.
One day, Hatterene once again rode the Talonflame to the Pokémon Shelter to deliver Energy Cubes to its Friends. However, when it returned, Bai Feng was surprised to Discover that it was holding two more Pokémon Eggs in its arms.
It carefully came before Bai Feng and asked if it could keep these two Eggs.
The two Eggs looked similar, both with white shells dotted with blue patterns, differing only slightly in the density of the patterns.
Bai Feng couldn't immediately identify what Pokémon's Eggs these were.
"Where did you get these two Eggs?" Bai Feng asked in confusion.
"Rim~ Rim~"
So Hatterene began to tell Bai Feng the Origin of the two Eggs.
After delivering the Energy Cubes, it flew back on the Talonflame without delay. Just as it was about to reach Fang Xing Mountain, it saw these two Eggs on the side of the Road not far from Fang Xing Mountain.
So it brought the two Eggs back.
"You have really good eyesight. You could notice two Eggs on the Ground while flying in the High Altitude," Bai Feng said admiringly.
"Rim~ Rim~ Rim~" The Eggs are white and very noticeable lying in the green Bush.
Saying this, Hatterene pointed to the Talonflame, indicating that the Talonflame had noticed them first.
Bai Feng was no longer surprised after hearing this. Talonflame's eyesight is indeed outstanding; it can easily see things on the Ground even when flying at High Altitude.
"You really want to keep these two Eggs?" Bai Feng asked.
"Rim~ Rim~"
Hatterene nodded continuously, its eyes full of pleading.
"But you picked up these two Eggs from the Road. Maybe someone lost them. What if their Owner is looking for them?" Bai Feng asked.
Hatterene: ...
It really hadn't thought about this Problem.
"Alright, since you want to keep them, keep them for now. However, I will have the Talonflame and others pay attention to the Situation on the Road. If someone comes looking, you must return the Eggs to them. If no one looks, then you can keep them."
Bai Feng said with a helpless expression.
"Rim~ Rim~" Boss, don't worry, I definitely won't neglect my work.
Hatterene almost spun around with Excitement.
Bai Feng was speechless: Am I worried about you not working properly?
He didn't understand why it insisted on keeping the two Pokémon Eggs, but then he thought that Hatterene seemed to have great affection for all Pokémon Cubs, such as Buneary, Larvitar, and Chikorita.
Now, two Eggs had to be added to the list.
Could it be that Hatterene was born with a motherly aura?
Afterward, Bai Feng instructed the Talonflame to pay attention to the Situation on the Road.
Several days passed, and no one or Pokémon appeared on the Road looking for the Pokémon Eggs. However, Hatterene was extremely protective of the two Eggs, even taking them to the Pokemon Center for check-ups when it went to the Pokémon Shelter for business.
Its meticulousness towards the two Eggs was almost comparable to how it treated Bai Feng, its Boss.
Time slowly arrived at December, and Bai Feng's School finally began its winter break. Although Couriway Town didn't have a real winter and the weather was never cold.
But it was a holiday, so everyone was inevitably happy.
After the holiday began, Bai Feng had more available Time, so he packed some Berries and planned to visit Grandpa Fu.
He hadn't visited his old friend at Grandpa Fu's Place for a while. To avoid being told "one only visits when in need," Bai Feng couldn't delay any longer.
However, as soon as Bai Feng arrived at Bi Yi Gym, he saw Grandpa Fu walking out in a hurry. His eyes lit up when he saw Bai Feng, and he immediately pulled Bai Feng into the Gym, saying,
"You've come at just the right Time. I was just worried about not having anyone to help."
Bai Feng was confused, "Huh? What is it? What's making you so anxious?"
Grandpa Fu explained, "A Sheng and I have something to do and need to go to Chaoxiang Town. There's no one to look after the Gym right now. You help me be the Acting Gym Leader for two days."
Bai Feng pointed at himself in surprise, "I'll be the Acting Gym Leader? But I have no Experience!"
Grandpa Fu said impatiently, "Isn't this giving you an Opportunity to experience it? Also, this period is the off-season for Gym Challenges, so it's unlikely anyone will come to Challenge. You can definitely handle it."
"I..." Bai Feng wanted to say something else, but Grandpa Fu directly interrupted him.
"Why are you being so wishy-washy? It's just guarding the Gym for two days, it's settled. A Sheng and I are in a hurry to get to the Airport!"
After saying that, Grandpa Fu stuffed the Gym's keys into Bai Feng's hand.
"Grandpa Fu..."
In the blink of an Instant, Grandpa Fu took A Sheng, carrying their Luggage, and flew away on a Tropius, leaving Bai Feng alone in the empty Gym, feeling lost.
However, it was just as Grandpa Fu said. This was the off-season for Gym Challenges. Bai Feng guarded the Gym for a day and didn't see any challengers come.
He even ate lunch at the Gym. Bai Ye rode a Talonflame specifically to deliver it to him.
The next day, Bai Feng lingered at Home for a while before riding the Talonflame Captain to Bi Yi Gym.
However, as soon as he landed, he saw a young girl standing at the Gym Doorway, looking around restlessly.
Seeing Bai Feng dismount from the Talonflame Captain's back, the girl hurried over and asked, "Excuse me... do you know where the Bi Yi Gym Leader went? I want to Challenge the Gym."
"Uh... uh... the Gym Leader is out on business right now. I'm the Acting Gym Leader. Do you really want to Challenge?" Bai Feng asked hesitantly.
"Of course! As long as I can Challenge the Gym, it doesn't matter who the Gym Leader is," the girl said matter-of-factly.
"Alright, if you insist."
Hearing this, Bai Feng had no choice but to agree and led her inside the Gym.
"Oh, right, I still don't know your Name?" Bai Feng asked as he led the girl towards the Battlefield.
"My Name is Mashu, and I'm from the Chengdu Area," the girl replied.
Bai Feng looked at the girl in surprise upon hearing this. This girl was actually the future Gym Leader of Couriway Town in the Kalos Region.
However, this Gym Leader was only about ten years old now, looking even younger than Bai Feng.
"Your Home is in the Chengdu Area, why did you come all the way to the Kalos Region to Challenge a Gym?" Bai Feng asked in confusion.
Mashu looked like just a Rookie Trainer. Normally, Trainers would only travel within their Home region. It was rare for a Trainer to cross regions to an unfamiliar place right after starting their Journey.
"Ah~ I can't help it. My family moved to the Kalos Region. From now on, I'm a person from the Kalos Region!" Mashu said playfully.