Driving back to the front of her villa, Bai Qianqian glanced at Squirtle in the passenger seat.
She was stunned to find that the 'water-squirting turtle' had already tilted its head and fallen asleep. And just like in the cartoons she watched as a child, a large snot bubble inflated and deflated before its nose.
Its facial expression was very relaxed, and drool even trickled from the corner of its mouth. Clearly, Squirtle must have been having a sweet dream.
"Heehee~ How can there be such a cute little guy?"
Bai Qianqian looked lovingly at the sleeping Squirtle, her fair and pretty face blooming into a smile.
After thinking for a moment, she took out her phone, opened the video recording app, and then slowly poked Squirtle's snot bubble with her finger.
Pop~
The bubble popped. As if startled, Squirtle woke up instantly. Since Bai Qianqian had already unfastened the seatbelt, Squirtle was caught off guard and fell right back onto the seat cushion.
"Squirtle! Squirtle!"
Squirtle panicked, lifting its small bald head. After looking around and seeing Bai Qianqian, it let out a pitiful, aggrieved whine and leaped into her arms, nuzzling against her.
Was the little one startled awake just now?
"There, there, don't be scared, don't be scared."
Hearing Squirtle's tender, aggrieved whimpers, Bai Qianqian's heart instantly melted. She gently stroked Squirtle's small head, comforting it.
Heavens!
How could there be such an adorable little turtle! Wow!
Bai Qianqian looked down at the constantly cuddling Squirtle, her maiden heart practically bursting. She couldn't wait to upload the short video to her Moments [WeChat social feed].
This was the first time she had felt such an urgent desire to share, and also to show off.
'The little turtle who just joined the big family, so milky cute, life will be happy from now on, right?'
After adding the text and hitting send, Bai Qianqian happily rubbed Squirtle's bald head again.
It feels super nice! Wow!
Barely ten seconds after she sent it, Bai Qianqian's phone started pinging constantly with notifications.
Bai Qianqian opened the replies to look.
"Wow~ Is that a turtle or a sea turtle? Never seen one before, so cute!"
"Looking at its size, it doesn't seem that small. Qianqian, where did you buy it?"
"Its sleeping face is super cute, and its cry is just melt-worthy! I want one too."
"Huh? Bao [term of endearment], weren't you planning to get a cat? But this turtle is indeed very cute."
...
"Hmph~ How can cats compare to my awesome little turtle?"
Bai Qianqian raised her chin proudly. Her turtle wasn't just cute; it was a super little turtle that could even spray water!
"Let's go, little turtle, we're going home~"
"Squirtle~"
Picking up Squirtle, Bai Qianqian opened the car door and had a servant bring the Pokéblocks, then walked towards the villa.
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"The turnover needs to reach one hundred million to unlock the next stage?"
Inside the Pokémon Home Pet Store, Gu Xin looked at the System's main quest and couldn't help shaking his head.
One hundred million...
Easy to say, yet also difficult to achieve.
But no rush. The first Pokémon had been sold, so could the second be far behind?
Mm, hopefully, that pretty young lady can refer a few customers.
"Xin, Diancie made this tea, please try it."
A soft, pleasant female voice spoke. Diancie came hopping over, holding a cup of tea and offering it to Gu Xin.
It was unclear how she managed it; hopping like that, yet the tea in the cup hadn't spilled at all.
"Thank you. But Diancie, you can go watch some TV and rest. I can handle things like this myself."
Gu Xin said warmly to Diancie with a smile.
Should I say, as expected of the one known as the Princess of the Diamond Domain?
After spending some time with her, one would discover that Diancie's behavior and speech were extremely polite and well-mannered, truly like an elegant princess.
Moreover, she was very obedient and sensible, and her appearance was beautiful and gorgeous. Simply amazing.
"What is television?"
Diancie tilted her head, asking puzzledly.
"It's a type of human device. It's quite good for relieving boredom and passing the time. I'll show you."
Later, watching Diancie seriously switch to the cartoon channel and become completely engrossed in watching cartoons, Gu Xin couldn't help but find it amusing.
"If I can level up the System to Tier 2, I'll surely be able to promote Pokémon better."
Gu Xin walked outside the store, lit a cigarette, and gazed at the distant skyscrapers, thinking.
Currently, the System was only Tier 1, so he could only sell Pokémon using the pet store model. But if the System could reach a higher level...
There should be more ways to promote them.
Once Pokémon become more widely popularized, he could organize City Championships, then National Championships, and even the World Coronation Series!
Promote Pokémon battling and let people see even more of Pokémon's charm!
Thinking of this, Gu Xin was instantly filled with motivation.
Fired up!
But turning his head and seeing the pet store with only himself in it, Gu Xin couldn't help but facepalm. Too difficult!
Wait!
Entering the pet store, looking at Diancie obediently watching TV, an idea suddenly popped into Gu Xin's head.
"Xin?"
Gu Xin's stare was simply too obvious. Diancie turned her head, her large eyes filled with confusion.
"Ahem~ Diancie."
"Yes, Xin? Is there something you need Diancie's help with?"
"Um... do you know how to dance?"
"???"
Diancie looked utterly confused.