Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 118 Meeting the Parents

Hearing that Bai Cai was no longer at the research institute, Li Shuwen felt somewhat disappointed.

Cynthia continued, "What brings you to Godhave Town?"

Li Shuwen briefly told Cynthia about the Glumerosaurus and ancient plants.

Cynthia sighed, "It's really hard to accept finding yourself in a strange era. I've heard that many fossil Pokémon are in the same boat after they've been resurrected."

"The Fossil Pokémon Lab will also be equipped with an ancient botanical garden for the fossil Pokémon to live in, alleviating their homesickness."

"Your idea is really good. When are you arriving? I'll have my friend take you to visit the ancient botanical garden."

"When the time comes, tell her what plants you need and she can arrange them for you."

Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow, "Does Bai Cai's friend have that much influence?"

Cynthia smiled. "The ancient botanical garden is owned by my friend, so naturally I can take whatever I want."

Li Shuwen nodded. "That's impressive! Tomorrow I'll take Xiao Ning and Shinji by boat to the Kanto region, and then drive to Shenhe Town. We should arrive in the afternoon."

Cynthia blinked. "Just drive straight to the Ancient Botanical Garden, and I'll have a friend wait for you there."

"OK."

Cynthia added, "Now that you're at work, I'll call you again when I have time."

Cynthia hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief.

She was going to the Mustard Green Research Institute to make arrangements, ensuring that the Cabbage Researcher was stationed there, and that the secret was not exposed.

Li Meining appeared beside Li Shuwen at some point, a strange smile on her face. "Shall we call Sister Cabbage?"

"Have you agreed on a time to meet?"

Li Shuwen sighed, "Bai Cai is busy with work and isn't in Shenhe Town."

Li Meining stood on tiptoe and patted Li Shuwen on the shoulder.

"Don't be discouraged. When Sister Cabbage has time, she will contact you."

Li Shuwen bought the two children tickets for the early morning of the next day. After resting overnight at the Yamanashi Research Institute, they drove to the port.

"Get on the ship. Be careful once we reach the Kanto region."

Standing on the deck, accompanied by the sound of the ship's horn, Li Meining waved her arms and shouted, "Brother, just wait and see my performance at the Quartz Conference on TV!"

Li Shuwen smiled and said, "Great! Try your best to bring me a championship!"

Meanwhile, in Shenhe Town, Dr. Mustard learns of the fake identity that Cynthia is going to give her, and that Cabbage is temporarily assigned to the Mustard Research Institute.

Dr. Mustard Orchid approached her granddaughter. "Is your boyfriend coming to Shenhe Town? Why are you using a fake identity to interact with him?"

"Does it feel like you're under pressure because the Four Heavenly Kings' status is too high?"

Dr. Mustard is worried that Cynthia will never get married because of this.

Cynthia stomped her foot and whined, "Grandma! Stop asking questions and just get the paperwork done for me."

Dr. Mustard shook his head. "Fine, as long as you bring your boyfriend home for dinner, anything is fine!"

"I want to see if the person my granddaughter likes has three heads and six arms, or is just eloquent."

Cynthia quickly explained, "He came to Shenhe Town because of something, not because of me."

Dr. Mustard scoffed, "What could be more important than my granddaughter?"

Cynthia raised her head. "Anyway, I've already told him that Cabbage went out to do archaeology."

Dr. Mustard pointed at Cynthia with a disappointed expression, "You're going to drive me crazy!"

Cynthia quickly hugged Dr. Mustard, "Grandma, don't worry, I promise, when the time is right, I will definitely bring him back to see you."

Dr. Mustard nodded, saying that as long as Cynthia was willing to date and get married, they could talk about it.

"What's that kid doing here this time?"

Upon hearing that Li Shuwen had come specifically to find ancient plants in order to alleviate the Pokémon's homesickness, Professor Kapur nodded approvingly.

"This kid is actually quite kind-hearted."

Cynthia smiled as well, "Shuwen is kind-hearted, considering the subtle feelings of Pokémon."

Dr. Mustard waved his hand, "Alright, you young people can get along on your own. I, this old woman, won't interfere."

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Li Shuwen drove to Shenhe Town and asked passersby for directions to the ancient botanical garden.

He drove to the ancient botanical garden, only to find Cynthia sitting on a bench at the garden entrance eating ice cream.

Li Shuwen stepped forward to greet her, "Miss Cynthia, we meet again."

Cynthia smiled. "How's your Kommo-o dragon doing lately?"

Li Shuwen nodded, "Morpho is working hard to get stronger. Thanks to Garchomp's help, Morpho's defense has been greatly improved."

"Is Miss Cynthia here to admire ancient plants?"

Hirona smiled and shook her head. "No, I've been visiting ancient botanical gardens since I was a child, and I know a lot about every plant there."

Li Shuwen's eyes lit up. "Miss Cynthia, do you know of a kind of red aquatic plant that bears fruit?"

Cynthia nodded. "Come with me."

Li Shuwen looked apologetic. "I'm sorry, my friend found me a guide, but she might be quite busy, so I might have to wait for her here for a while."

Cynthia smiled brightly, "Is it possible that I am the guide you're talking about?"

Li Shuwen's eyes widened instantly. The cabbage's friend was Cynthia!

That seems normal. Bai Cai works at the Mustard Research Institute, and Cynthia is Dr. Mustard's granddaughter; they should indeed know each other.

Led by Hirona, Li Shuwen entered the ancient botanical garden.

"The plants here are divided into sections based on different eras. The red aquatic plant you described exists in three different types across these eras. Which one do you need?"

"The three plants first appeared 100 million years ago, 30 million years ago, and 1,000 years ago, respectively."

Li Shuwen's eyes lit up. "It should be the kind from a thousand years ago!"

Although the exact time of the Green-washing Era is unclear, it certainly wasn't as exaggerated as 100 million or 30 million years ago.

Cynthia took Li Shuwen directly to the botanical garden from a thousand years ago.

"Look, it's that kind of red lotus. Red fruits grow on its stem and float on the water."

"They were widely distributed in the waters of the Sinnoh region a thousand years ago, but now, due to climate change, they have become almost extinct in the wild, existing only in some special environments that retain the climate of a thousand years ago."

"Even the red lotus fruit in the park cannot guarantee that it will taste exactly the same as it did a thousand years ago."

Li Shuwen smiled and said, "Even if the taste changes a bit, I think it's still a very rare taste of home for Noodles.

"Miss Cynthia, what conditions are required to grow Red Lotus Fruit?"

Cynthia shook her head. "I'm not too sure about that either. Let's go ask the researchers at the breeding farm."

Upon arriving at the research lab, Cynthia knocked on the door and went inside.

Her eyes widened instantly. "Grandma, what are you doing here?"

Dr. Mustard smiled. "I'm the director here, am I not allowed to come?"

Li Shuwen walked in and greeted Dr. Jiezilan respectfully.

"Hello, Doctor. I am Li Shuwen, the prospective headmaster of the Veil Dojo."

Dr. Mustard nodded. She was good-looking and had a good figure, and a kind personality. Cynthia had good taste.

For some reason, Li Shuwen always felt that Dr. Mustard looked at him strangely.