"If you're here because of the videos I posted on the Little Streaming Platform, then you should be somewhat prepared."
"The pets here are rather special. Not only are they highly intelligent, but they also possess powers that we ordinary people would consider mysterious and magical."
"You could think of it as a kind of elemental magic, but the more accurate term would be attribute power."
Gu Xin looked at Ruan Xinyi and Ruan Youxiu as he spoke slowly.
"So, the video of Charmander battling Vulpix—is it real?"
Ruan Youxiu frowned and asked Gu Xin.
"Of course, it's real," Gu Xin nodded naturally.
Ah, this…
Ruan Youxiu fell silent. The truth was, he was pretty good with computers. So, when Ruan Xinyi showed him those two videos, his first reaction was disbelief.
But after carefully examining the videos, he couldn't find any signs of editing or CGI.
Now, with Gu Xin personally confirming it, he had nothing left to say.
What was the point of arguing? It was meaningless, especially with a creature like Diancie standing right in front of him.
"This is so exciting!"
Unlike her brother, Ruan Xinyi didn't think so much. She simply thought it would be amazing if Pokémon like those actually existed.
"Well then, miss, please press this button and see what kind of partner fate has in store for you."
Gu Xin smiled and gestured to her.
Ruan Xinyi's face lit up with a bright smile, though her eyes showed a hint of nervousness as she pressed the "Go" button on the store's Pokédex.
Shadows spun rapidly across the Pokédex screen, and Ruan Youxiu leaned in close, his eyes fixed on the display.
"There are so many!"
After watching for a while and seeing the shadows still spinning, Ruan Xinyi marveled in awe.
If all of these shadows were actual Pokémon, how many must there be?
Finally, the screen slowly stopped, and the shadow grew brighter until it became clear.
"Huh? Is that a frog? And is that a flower bud—or a seed—on its back?"
Ruan Xinyi froze as she took a closer look at the image.
"Miss, you're quite lucky. This is Bulbasaur, a Grass-type Pokémon that's great for beginners."
Gu Xin glanced at the Pokédex and explained with a smile.
The Garlic Turtle has finally appeared!
Indeed, the Pokémon Ruan Xinyi drew was Bulbasaur, the Grass-type starter from Kanto, affectionately nicknamed "Garlic Turtle."
With Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander, the Kanto trio was now complete.
"It looks so kawaii!"
Ruan Xinyi's bright eyes sparkled with curiosity as she studied the image.
It looked like a small green frog, but much cuter. Its body was dotted with dark green spots, and its most distinctive feature was the bulb-like seed on its back.
"It really is cute," Ruan Youxiu agreed with a nod.
"Boss, how does this compare to Charmander or Vulpix?"
After thinking for a moment, Ruan Xinyi asked Gu Xin.
"Are you asking about…?"
"I mean, if they were to fight, which one is stronger?"
"Hmm… that's hard to say. A Pokémon's strength depends on many factors, and the outcome of a battle can be influenced by all sorts of variables."
Gu Xin hesitated before giving a tactful answer—Grass-types are weak against Fire-types, after all.
It wouldn't be right to bluntly tell her that, at her current level, using a Bulbasaur to fight Charmander or Vulpix would have almost no chance of success.
"If you decide to purchase Bulbasaur, I can gift you a Beginner's Pokémon Trainer Handbook. It contains answers to many common questions for new Trainers. I compiled it myself."
Noticing that Ruan Xinyi was staring at Bulbasaur's image in a daze, Gu Xin added.
He realized he had forgotten to hand out the beginner's handbook to Bai Qianqian and the others earlier. It wasn't a big deal, though; he could just share it in the group chat later.
"Can I see the Bulbasaur in person first?"
Ruan Xinyi hesitated. While the picture made it look adorable, she couldn't be sure of its actual appearance.
"Of course! That's your right as a customer. Please wait a moment."
Gu Xin nodded and headed toward the back room.
"Sis, are you really planning to buy it?"
Once Gu Xin was out of sight, Ruan Youxiu frowned and asked quietly.
"You know Dad doesn't like us keeping pets. Plus, some people in the comments mentioned that the pets here are really expensive. If Dad finds out, you'll be in big trouble."
Ruan Youxiu tried to remind her. He still wasn't entirely convinced that these magical Pokémon were real. Besides, their strict household wouldn't allow such things. They had only come to the store to verify the authenticity of the videos.
"Don't rush me. I know what I'm doing," Ruan Xinyi waved him off dismissively.
Ruan Youxiu could only shake his head helplessly.
"Here's your Bulbasaur!"
The door to the back room opened again, and Gu Xin's voice rang out.
Ruan Xinyi quickly turned her head, and her eyes immediately lit up.
A small head peeked out from behind the door, and then a cute little creature hopped energetically into the room.
It seemed delighted, its expression full of human-like curiosity and joy.
"Ahhh! It's so cute!"
Ruan Xinyi clasped her hands over her mouth, her eyes sparkling as she watched the Bulbasaur bounce around.
"Bulba?"
Hearing her voice, the Bulbasaur stopped in its tracks and curiously stared at her with its large red eyes, letting out a questioning cry.
"Ah Xiu! It's luring me in!"
Ruan Xinyi grabbed her brother's sleeve excitedly, her eyes sparkling even more.
Ruan Youxiu: "…"
"It seems you really like this Bulbasaur."
Gu Xin approached, picked up the Pokémon, and gently rubbed its head.
The Bulbasaur, seemingly enjoying the affection, closed its eyes and showed no resistance. Instead, it looked utterly relaxed, which made it even cuter.
"I love it! Boss, can I pet it?"
Ruan Xinyi nodded quickly and eagerly asked Gu Xin.
"Of course. This Bulbasaur is very friendly—it's not standoffish at all."
Gu Xin smiled.
Ruan Xinyi cautiously extended her hand toward the Bulbasaur. It simply blinked its large eyes at her, showing no resistance.
She touched it.
"Bulba~ Bulba!"
Her fingers lightly brushed against Bulbasaur's cheek. Seeing that it didn't mind, she began stroking it gently.
The Bulbasaur tilted its head back, raising its chin, and let out a soft, contented cry.
"How is it so well-behaved!"
This is unfair!
Ruan Xinyi's eyes turned into hearts as she stared at the adorable Garlic Turtle, completely captivated.
AWSL!
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