Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

Seeing this, Lin Yi smiled helplessly and stretched out his hand, gently pinching Ruan Yaoyao's face. The soft touch made his movements gentler.

"What? Didn't I tell you before? With your physical strength that's even stronger than Pokémon, if you don't follow the rules and start fighting, the other players won't have a chance to play. You'll definitely ruin the game."

Ruan Yaoyao wrinkled her small nose and rubbed her face, which was red from being pinched, quickly with her hands. Her pink cheeks trembled slightly with the movement, revealing a bit of childish innocence.

But there was still a gleam of unconvinced light in her eyes, and she muttered in a low voice but with a stubbornness:

"I just want to help you, I don't mean to cause trouble."

Lin Yi looked at her like this, feeling really at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He felt both angry and amused at the same time. He sighed helplessly and raised his hand to pat her shoulder heavily.

Lin Yi had just opened his mouth, about to give some more detailed instructions on the playing field, when the venue broadcast suddenly sounded like a thunderclap.

The powerful and loud electronic sound, wrapped in majesty, reverberates back and forth in this vast space with a towering dome:

"Attention, all contestants. The competition is about to begin. Please quickly go to the designated area and get ready. The countdown is 20 minutes."

The sound was layered, seeming to penetrate everyone's eardrums, instantly igniting the tense atmosphere.

The staff were well-trained, wearing uniforms and with professional smiles on their faces. They hurried forward in a hurried but orderly manner, raised their hands to politely signal, and guided everyone towards the exclusive venue "square".

Along the way, Lin Yi subconsciously raised his eyes and scanned the audience seats. This scan was remarkable, as all he saw were familiar faces.

Even teacher Qi Sunsun, who had taught him, was sitting there steadily, smiling and nodding at him.

"what?"

Lin Yi paused abruptly, as if he was attracted by some strange sight. His eyes widened instantly, full of surprise and confusion. His gaze was fixed on the judges' seats, his face was unpredictable, and he muttered to himself:

Why are my dad and mom here? No, why are they there?

On the judges' panel, Ruan Tianli was like a lit powder keg, his face full of anger, his eyes like two sharp blades, staring at Lin Yi and Ruan Yaoyao's hands holding together, his gaze seemed to want to burn holes in their hands.

He was so angry that his nostrils flared, his cheeks puffed out, and he looked like a red-faced angry man on the stage with his beard puffed and eyes glaring. Rage was boiling in his chest, and he wished he could turn into a gust of wind and run down on the spot to tear Lin Yi, the "bastard" who "took advantage of his precious daughter", into pieces, only then could he vent his hatred.

"Well, Tianli, calm down."

Beside him, Lin Guochang looked calm and composed, with his signature warm smile on his face. He raised his hand and patted Ruan Tianli's shoulder lightly, the action was familiar and intimate.

Ruan Tianli glared at him fiercely, and his eyes seemed to say "You are still speaking for him", but due to their many years of friendship, he did not say anything harsh.

He turned to look at An Qing next to Lin Guochang and said unhappily:

"Isn't your wife pregnant? Why don't you stay at home?"

Although there was a questioning tone in his words, there was also a subtle concern hidden in them.

An Qing didn't care about his tone at all. She smiled and waved her hand with an elegant and generous gesture. She smiled casually:

"I've only been pregnant for a few days, and the doctor said I need to stay in a good mood during pregnancy."

At this point, she paused, and looked tenderly at Lin Yi who was about to compete in the arena, her eyes full of pride and kindness.

"How can I be in a good mood if I am not allowed to come to the scene to cheer for my son..."

The audience was already excited by the tense atmosphere of the competition, and when they saw the interaction among the judges, they were immediately in an uproar, whispering and discussing among themselves.

Most of them had heard of An Qing's name and knew that she was the youngest female doctor in China, with her remarkable knowledge and outstanding achievements.

On the other hand, Lin Guochang is currently just a museum owner in the small world of Qinghai City. His daily activities are limited and his fame is only spread locally.

Everyone was full of doubts and couldn't understand why Lin Guochang could sit side by side with Ruan Tianli, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, on the judges' seat that symbolized authority.

And looking at this interaction, the two of them have a very close relationship. What kind of story and origin is hidden behind this?

"I was hoping it would be a girl this time."

Ruan Tianli snorted suddenly from his nose. The voice was so cold that it seemed to be filled with ice, and it was filled with strong resentment and indignation. His words showed that he was still upset about Lin Yi holding his daughter's hand.

After saying this, he twisted his neck, veins on his neck became visible, his eyes were like lightning, and he glared at the audience fiercely. His eyes seemed to materialize pressure, and wherever he looked, there seemed to be a biting cold wind whistling past.

In an instant, a huge and domineering aura surged out from his body, sweeping across the entire venue like a surging black wave.

The originally noisy discussions, buzzing like a bird's nest in a bustling market, suddenly became silent. The speculations and whispers about why Lin Guochang was able to sit on the judges' seat seemed to be strangled by an invisible but powerful hand. They involuntarily stopped, leaving only a terrifying silence.

Lin Guochang seemed calm as if he was not involved in the matter. In response to Ruan Tianli's deliberate protective behavior, he just raised the corners of his mouth slightly and showed a nonchalant smile.

When the surroundings were quiet, he tilted his head, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and asked slowly: "Why?"

Ruan Tianli seemed to have been waiting for this question. His chest rose and fell sharply. He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and replied fiercely:

"Because if you do that, you will be able to experience how it feels to have your precious daughter kidnapped by a jerk in the future."

Lin Guochang: "..."

Lin Guochang was stunned on the spot, with the smile on the corner of his mouth still frozen on his face.

For a long while, I could only helplessly respond to this sudden and ridiculous "curse" with a string of ellipsis, probably lamenting in my heart.

"Oh my god, let's not talk about that for now. Today's match was really exciting. These youngsters were all eager to fight and were full of energy. I think there are many good talents among them. Maybe there will be some trainers who will impress us in the future."

Lin Guochang raised his hand and pointed to the competition venue, his eyes scanning the contestants who were making final preparations with either nervous or excited expressions, trying to divert Ruan Tianli's attention away from the resentment of "his daughter being abducted."

Ruan Tianli looked in the direction he pointed. His brows were still furrowed tightly, but his expression was somewhat relaxed. He still muttered:

"Humph, no matter how good a seedling is, you still have to follow the rules and know your limits, don't be like some people..."

Although the second half of the sentence didn't specify what he meant, his eyes drifted towards Lin Yi again, and it was obvious that he was still brooding over what happened before.