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

"Haha~"

Soft laughter came from the crowd in the corner of the banquet. An Qing stood there, her eyes fixed on Lin Yi, who was flustered and roaring at Pokémon not far away. The corners of her mouth unconsciously raised, her eyebrows curved, and her eyes were full of smiles and doting that could not be concealed.

"Master Lin, Doctor An, congratulations to your son for winning first place in the Little Phoenix King Cup!"

Mayor Su Mocheng was the first to break the silence of this small world. He was dressed in a neat suit, with an upright posture and elegant temperament. He held a crystal clear wine glass steadily in his hand, and the red wine in the glass sparkled under the light.

Following his congratulations, a group of celebrities from Qinghai City beside him followed suit and raised their glasses in unison, making crisp sounds as the glasses clinked.

For a while, congratulations came one after another, full of sincerity and warmth.

"Mayor Su, thank you for your compliment!"

Lin Guochang nodded slightly, a look of pride inadvertently appearing on his face, which he couldn't hide.

"Your daughter's performance in the Little Phoenix Cup this time was also quite outstanding. She used tactics flexibly during the battle and commanded Pokémon just right. She has a promising future!"

As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass, raised his arm elegantly in an arc, and drank the fragrant wine in the glass in one gulp. His Adam's apple rolled, showing his heroic spirit.

Seeing this, An Qing subconsciously raised her hand to raise the glass to return the toast. Her fingertips had just touched the cold wall of the glass, and before she could move, Lin Guochang seemed to have eyes on his back and quickly grabbed her wrist.

Then, Lin Guochang took the wine glass from her hand, shook his wrist slightly, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp again.

Then, he turned to face everyone, with a smile as bright as spring breeze on his face, and said with a hearty laugh:

"I'm sorry, everyone! Xiaoqing is pregnant recently and shouldn't drink alcohol. I'll drink this cup for her. I hope you guys can forgive me."

When the words were spoken, everyone was stunned at first, then they reacted and sent their sincere blessings. For a moment, laughter and joy filled the corner again, and the atmosphere became more warm and harmonious.

Su Mocheng's eyes moved back and forth between Lin Guochang and An Qing, his eyes full of envy, and he said with deep emotion:

"You two have such a good relationship...

"After saying this, he felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.

The scenes of the days when he and his wife sat in silence and the cold atmosphere at home emerged unconsciously in his mind. It was like an lingering haze, hanging heavy on his heart.

The cold war of the past two days was caused by some trivial daily things, but it snowballed and got bigger and bigger until the two of them ignored each other. Thinking of this, Su Mocheng felt his temples throbbing and had a headache.

He shook his head vigorously a few times, as if trying to get rid of all these troubles. He raised his hand and gently rubbed his eyebrows. He changed the subject and looked at Lin Guochang and asked:

"Master Lin, you mentioned before that you would no longer be the master. What exactly does that mean? I have been wondering about this."

Lin Guochang looked calm, his hands casually folded in front of him, and responded calmly:

"It's just what I said, nothing complicated. Right now I have other things to do and my energy is really limited, so I've temporarily handed the gym over to my assistant, and everything is running smoothly."

Su Mocheng frowned slightly when he heard this. A hunch came to his mind and a bold guess flashed through his mind. His face changed slightly. The second half of the sentence he was about to blurt out got stuck in his throat. He could only mutter:

"Could it be that you want to..."

Everyone present understood what was left unsaid.

Lin Guochang raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, but did not explain further.

Seeing this, Su Mocheng tactfully shut up and didn't ask any more questions. For a moment, there was an unspoken silence in the air.

At this time, An Qing frowned slightly, with a look of impatience, and it was obvious that she didn't like the slightly dull atmosphere at the moment.

She gently pulled the corner of Lin Guochang's clothes and whispered:

"I went to look for my son."

Her voice was gentle but revealed a firmness that could not be refused. After she finished speaking, she took light steps and quickly left this small world.

Lin Guochang looked at An Qing's departing back, turned slightly, faced the crowd, with a little apology on his face, and explained embarrassedly:

"I'm really sorry, everyone. Xiaoqing is sometimes a little childish, straightforward, and can't hide her thoughts. When she feels uncomfortable, she wants to hide away. I hope you don't mind."

Everyone waved their hands and said "it's okay", and the atmosphere in this corner of the banquet slowly returned to normal.

"Ok?"

Ruan Yaoyao was completely immersed in the lively atmosphere of the celebration banquet, with laughter and clinking of glasses all around her. She was chatting with her classmates with a smile on her face, when suddenly she felt a gentle gaze quietly falling on her.

She subconsciously turned her head and saw An Qing walking towards her with light steps, a smile as warm as spring breeze on her face.

"mom?"

Ruan Yaoyao slightly widened her eyes, her eyes full of surprise, and her tone rose unconsciously, revealing intimacy.

The cry was so soft and sweet that it made An Qing smile even more.

"Yaoyao, you look so beautiful~"

An Qing took a few steps forward and looked Ruan Yaoyao carefully, like an expert appreciating a rare treasure.

Ruan Yaoyao was seen wearing a light pink evening gown. The delicate and smooth fabric fit her graceful figure perfectly. The hem of her skirt hung to the ground like layers of clouds. The tiny diamonds dotted on it sparkled under the lights, making her look even more beautiful and charming.

An Qing's face was full of love. She opened her arms with a smile and gently embraced Ruan Yaoyao into her arms.

The embrace was warm and firm, carrying the tenderness and pampering that only belongs to a mother.

She tilted her head slightly and rubbed Ruan Yaoyao's cheek affectionately with her face, brushing her hair lightly. The itchy touch made Ruan Yaoyao giggle.

An Qing whispered softly:

"Oh, look at this little face, so sweet and soft, it feels so good to touch. No wonder Lin Yi's heart and eyes are always full of you, and he keeps saying that he will marry you~"

These words were like a small stone, quietly creating ripples in Ruan Yaoyao's heart. Two blushes instantly appeared on her cheeks, as hot as the clouds in the sky.

The noise in the banquet hall was like surging waves, one after another.

At this moment, Lin Yi was anxiously dealing with his group of "gluttonous" Pokémon. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and his cheeks were slightly red due to anxiety.

The Fiery Roaring Tiger was eating with its mouth full of oil, and the soup was dripping down its fur.

Despite its gigantic size, Gyarados swallowed without any image, waving its fins wildly and almost knocking over the fruit plate beside it.

Riolu and Axetooth were even more unwilling to give in to each other. They pushed and shoved each other under the table and chattered non-stop for a piece of meat.

Lin Yi was helpless, waving his hands in the air, muttering, "You guys! Be more restrained, at least eat in a more presentable manner!"

Just when he was concentrating on "transforming" the Pokémon's eating habits, his mother An Qing's voice floated over from a distance, faintly mentioning the words "I will not marry anyone else but you".

Lin Yi's movements froze, as if he was under a spell. A series of question marks slowly appeared in his head, and his face was full of confusion:

Did I say that?

However, Lin Yi has always been smart. His eyes rolled around and he reacted in an instant.

He raised his eyes to look at Ruan Yaoyao's mother who was hugging her affectionately. Seeing her smiling face and mischievous eyes, he instantly understood what he meant.

This is my mother assisting me!

His originally furrowed brows instantly relaxed, the corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted up, a smile quietly crept into his eyes, and even his eyes, which were looking at the Pokémons eating and drinking, became much softer.

My mother’s trick is so brilliant. She is really my mother. I have to rely on her to help at the critical moment.

After thinking about it, he felt much more relaxed. He turned around with full energy and continued to tame the group of "naughty" Pokémon, preparing to have a good talk with Ruan Yaoyao later.

The banquet hall was brightly lit and bustling with activity, with laughter and joy interweaving into a grand melody.

An Qing smiled and put her arms around Ruan Yaoyao's slender waist. The two stood together intimately, like a real mother and daughter.

An Qing raised her eyes and accurately caught sight of Lin Yi who was busy disciplining the Pokémon. She called out:

"Son~"

The voice was crisp and gentle, instantly penetrating the surrounding noise and causing Lin Yi to turn his head to look.

"Mom, I'm pregnant now, and my energy is not as good as before. I'm going to put those laborious research on hold for the time being."

As she spoke, An Qing slightly turned sideways, using one of her free hands to gently stroke her still flat belly. Her eyes were filled with the kindness and tenderness of a soon-to-be mother. She then changed the subject and looked at Lin Yi.

"The pterosaur fossil you sent to assist in the research should be brought back now. Why don't you go and bring it back when it's convenient for you?"

Lin Yi was originally walking towards the Pokémons, but when he heard this, he suddenly stopped, his body swayed slightly, his face was stunned at first, and his eyes widened unconsciously, full of confusion and astonishment.

After a brief pause, he seemed to be struck by a bolt of thunder. He froze in place instantly, his face frozen in an expression of extreme shock, his mouth slightly open, almost unable to close.

What the hell?! I actually have a fossilized pterosaur?!