Pokémon: Hoenen Rage

Chapter 389 Family Banquet and Business Affairs

"Why have you been here for so long?!"

At home, Mio, who is the de facto head of the family, is already waiting at the door.

Mo Shu, who was already very familiar with this kind of scene, immediately started the skilled process of nodding and bowing to admit his mistake. At first, even Lai subconsciously synchronized, but later he realized that this was not for him, so he stopped in a hurry and looked at what was behind him. Naqi couldn't help laughing.

"Lai, it's cold outside, so hurry up and come in first. As for you, forget it, I'm happy today, I won't care about you anymore, just come in."

The two of them breathed a sigh of relief and walked into the house as if they had received amnesty.

The sumptuous meal has already been prepared, and the time must have been calculated, and it is still slightly steaming at the moment.

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Mo Shu and Lai tacitly avoided the business topics to be discussed later, although both knew it well.

At the dinner table, the four of them chatted, and the main topic of the conversation was naturally the travel and training that Lai and Naqi had been doing for more than half a year.

In the large living room, twenty or thirty Pokémon, both old and young, ate in piles and piles separately, making the space seem slightly crowded and adding a lot of excitement.

Mo Shu, who had a sharp eye, could of course see the great progress that Naqi's Pokémon had made at a glance. While he was pleased, he also felt secretly unsure in his heart. He didn't know how long it would take before his daughter's achievements as a trainer might exceed He is a father.

Naqi, who returned home, was particularly talkative and kept telling interesting anecdotes about the two's travels, while skipping over the battles and dangers that had occurred.

Although these contents were also mentioned on the phone, after all, they were not as real as telling them in person.

The couple nodded repeatedly when they heard this, and their eyes looking at Lai became warmer under Na Qi's intentional praise.

After hearing about the Lava Team and hearing about Lai fighting the Red Flame Pine alone and breaking off one of his arms, Mio couldn't help but cover her mouth and sigh softly, and Mo Shu was also a little surprised.

The situation of Team Lava and Team Water is similar, but they started earlier. The evil deeds of these two organizations are well hidden, and they are not officially regarded as evil organizations.

But as a high-level executive, Mo Shu still knows a thing or two about the situation and shady stories of these two organizations, especially their interactions with high-level executives at the alliance director level. He even had a trial encounter with Chi Yansong by chance. .

After hearing that Lai defeated this king-level trainer who was not strong but definitely not weak, he couldn't help but rate Lai three points higher.

"So, is there any evidence for the actions of this organization you mentioned?"

His instinct as the leader of a party still made him subconsciously ask about official matters.

In this regard, although Mio rolled her eyes at him, she knew the seriousness and didn't say anything more.

"Of course there is evidence. Before destroying that base, I deliberately kept the image data and some documents. However, I will have some use for these materials later. I can ask you to take a look at this first."

With that said, Rai took out two containers containing several red stones and a small fragment of a vermilion orb from his backpack.

"Send the sacred mountain?!"

As soon as a gap was opened, a wave of heat rushed out.

In an instant, Mo Shu saw the existence of the scarlet orb fragments and blurted out.

"No, what was sent to the sacred mountain is the whole. Here is just a fragment, which may have fallen off by chance. Such an orb has the ability to absorb energy from the outside world to repair itself."

Len shook his head and explained.

"It seems that you know a lot. So, the materials you left behind are just a bargaining chip to blackmail the Sato and Murata families?"

Mo Shu did not delve into it, but asked thoughtfully.

Having said that, the meal is truly over.

The two stood up, walked to the sofa, and began a formal conversation.

Lai first answered directly: "Yes, that's what I meant."

"For what kind of development zone of yours?"

Mo Shu continued to ask.

Lai nodded: "Yes."

"Your plan was placed on the chairman's desk just a month ago. You have made a lot of noise in Kanaz, Chenghua and Northwest." He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. Shuti nodded.

Lai was a little surprised, but quickly calmed down and said:
"It's a little unexpected, but it doesn't matter. There's nothing they can do until it's built."

"Yes, until your plan, or even construction, reaches a critical node, the alliance will discuss and consider whether to intervene, and this requires the vote of the alliance council. This is the situation between you and Tiexuan and the others. Conspiracy, right? Make use of procedures and inefficiencies, and also make use of the time it brings." Putting down the tea cup, Mo Shu began to analyze the thoughts that Lai had not disclosed to the public.

"That's right, you have sharp eyes." Lai complimented softly.

"I can know, and so will the chairman." Mo Shu waved his hand and continued, "If I'm not wrong, you come here to do two things. One is to complete your development zone in our Yinyu City, and the other is to Let’s do something big together with the mountain people, right?”

"Yes, I hope to build a pioneer area in Cournoye, which was rebuilt by the people of the mountain. However, security cannot be guaranteed by the people of the mountain alone."

Mo Shu had made it very clear, and Lai had no need to hide it.

"Cournoye is such a distant term." This name evoked Mo Shu's distant memories, that was when he was a child. "However, there is a very core question, why do the people of the forest do this?"

Mo Shu is the leader of the forest people who are almost divided into one party. Considering the interests of millions of forest people is his first duty.

In this matter, he was able to determine that although the risks were small, the benefits were even more difficult to find.

“Develop and change.”

Lai's answer was concise and concise, and he knew that Mo Shu also understood what he meant.

"Although the alliance is a clay-footed giant, it has not weakened to this extent. At least for now, your plan still has some unworkable parts. The most important thing is strength. You are good, but not enough."

After thinking about it, Moshu shook his head.

"It's man-made."

Naqi walked out of the kitchen, her hands still a little wet, and sat on the sofa, looking at her father.

"The league board is not stupid, especially the ones that are so close."

Mo Shu's tone was very serious, but then the topic changed:
"But they will probably not get nine votes. After all, there is no champion now, only sixteen votes."

"Father, this is what we are doing, and I believe Len can do it well."

Naqi looked at her father expectantly with hope in her eyes.

Without looking into Naqi's eyes, Moshu lowered his head and analyzed by himself.

"If they don't get nine votes, you essentially have a coherent, fully autonomous regional alliance."

"Not to mention, Devin and several gyms were also involved by you. I heard that there are also several large shipping companies."

"It looks like there's a chance."

"But what urgent need do we, the people of the forest, have to change everything that exists now, Naqi? No matter how small the risk is, it is still a risk, right?"

He raised his head and looked at his daughter and future successor.

Naqi bit her lip lightly. After thinking for a long time, her face calmed down and she spoke slowly.

"Father, I know there are risks, but you can't do nothing just because there are risks."

"What you said is very good, but you, who are not the leader, can't say this."

The gratification that flashed in Mo Shu's eyes was accurately captured by Lai. He had already guessed the purpose of the person in front of him, so he glanced at Na Qi beside him, and did not say much, but just listened silently.

"What does father mean?" Naqi's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

"Let me see your growth this year. If you defeat me and become the leader of the people of the forest, you are qualified to take on this responsibility and face this risk."

Mo Shu stood up, showing off the aura he had developed from being in a high position for a long time without any restraint.

Naqi also stood up suddenly without showing any signs of weakness.

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On the battlefield of Yinyu Gym.

At this moment, unlike the bustle during the day, there were only three people left.

"Qixi Blue Bird, it's up to you!"

The two Poké Balls were thrown out at the same time, and the father and daughter spoke in unison.

(End of this chapter)