Chapter 1297 The New Year is Coming

The closer the New Year comes, the more the New Year atmosphere becomes, like the sugar paintings hanging from the eaves, slowly wrapped in a sweet and warm feeling.

The streets and alleys became lively first, with strings of red lanterns hanging under the eaves of shops, and the lamp wicks swaying gently in the wind.

Red flags fluttered in the wind at the street corner, and even the old trees were wrapped with red ribbons, which looked like burning warm fires from afar.

There is red hidden in the lapels of passers-by, with red scarves wrapped around their necks and red down jackets wrapped in warmth. Even the candied haws in the hands of children are wrapped in a layer of shiny brown sugar shell, making the festive atmosphere even more vivid.

The smell of roasted nuts and preserved meats gradually filled the air, and even the busy Pokémon Association staff slowed down their pace.

Xia Yu has hardly been at the Pokémon Association headquarters these days. Except for those activities he must attend, Xia Yu spends most of his time at the Xiao family's house in Magic City.

Lin's mother, who had retired a long time ago, came to the Magic City in advance with her grandparents, grandson, and several uncles. However, Xia Luo and Xia Yong, father and son, were not there.

No matter how glorious Xia Yu was in front of outsiders, in front of her mother and elders, she had to be humble and modest. Fortunately, they didn't stay in the Magic City for long. After only one day, they set off for Odomare.

They had long heard of the city of Water City, Aldomare, known as the holy land of trainers, but they had never had the opportunity to visit it in person.

This time, we finally have a rare opportunity to travel to Odomare with our whole family.

Xia Yu had just sent Lin's mother on the plane when he received a message from Xiao Wanyu that she and Lele had also arrived in the Magic City.

"Karl, drive to pick up Wanyu and Lele."

"Okay." Carl nodded, then immediately stood up and left the room.

Looking at Karl's leaving back, Xia Yu frowned and rubbed his swollen head.

This year's Chinese New Year can be said to be quite lively.

In addition to the Xia and Lin families, all the former members of the Rockets team gathered together, and even the lonely old man Lao Xu came to celebrate the New Year together.

However, Old Xu is still in the imperial capital now. He seems to be having dinner with Xu Shanhe and Xia Yong, whom he hasn't seen for a long time. He will go directly to Odomare with Xia Yong at that time.

Of course, what worries Xia Yu the most is that Su Muzhi and Long Yanning are also coming.

The places for the XY Secret Realm have been decided, and Long Yanning and Su Muzhi's names are among them. After the new year, both of them will go to the two secret realms for special training and hard practice, so they both want to see each other again before the special training.

Thinking of this, Xia Yu picked up his phone and called Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu can now be said to be a hot figure in the whole of China and even the world. Ever since Xia Yu specifically asked Xu Xiu and Jiang Yu to represent the Rockets to guard Odomare, Jiang Yu's fame has been rising steadily.

This is also because Xu Xiu is not a person who likes to meddle in other people's affairs, so the task of building and managing Odomare naturally fell on Jiang Yu.

Six years have passed, and Jiang Yu has done quite well. With the full investment of China and Rakshasa, Odomare has developed into a prosperous city, and is even known as the Pearl of the Sea.

Large-scale events held in Aldomare every year, such as the World Science and Technology Expo, the Aldomare Trainer Conference, and the Aldomare Auction, attract tourists, scholars, and trainers from all over the world, bringing vigorous vitality to the development of Aldomare.

Now, Odomare has developed into an island city on par with the Four Gods Islands!

"Hello, Boss." The call was quickly connected, and Jiang Yu's voice came from the other end like a machine gun: "Aunt Lin, I got the call. I'm showing them around Odomare now."

"Are you accompanying them personally?" Xia Yu listened to Jiang Yu's words and asked, "No need to be so troublesome. Just go about your business and arrange someone to be their tour guide."

"Well. Boss, this is the first time your relatives are here, so I have to receive them in person. It's no trouble at all. Boss, I wouldn't be where I am today without you. Don't worry, I will take good care of everyone." After not seeing each other for several years, Jiang Yu has become much more materialistic and smooth, but his loyalty to Xia Yu remains unchanged.

Of course, if he had not been loyal to Xia Yu, he would not have been in such an important position for six consecutive years.

"Besides, those tour guides don't know Odomare as well as I do. All the landmark buildings in Odomare were designed by the architects I hired. No one knows Odomare better than me." Jiang Yu said seriously.

"You..." Xia Yu hesitated, "Okay, there will be people coming tomorrow. When you make the arrangements, separate Team Rocket and my family. Don't make them too far away. It's best if they are neighbors."

"No problem, boss, just leave it to me." Jiang Yu assured him, "I've already made arrangements. I've kept all the villas built in the area designated by the Rockets and haven't sold them. I have people taking care of them every day, just to make it convenient for you to come back and stay."

"Well, you've worked hard these past few days."

"It's all I should say. Boss, this is your first time to celebrate the New Year in Odomare, so I have to make good arrangements for you... I'm here, Aunt Lin." Jiang Yu seemed to have something to do. Xia Yu seemed to hear her mother's voice faintly, and then heard Jiang Yu's voice again: "Boss, I won't tell you anymore. If you have anything, please ask Eve to contact me. Aunt Lin is calling me."

"Go."

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After hanging up the phone, Xia Yu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. His mother was taking her grandson on vacation, and only his mother would dare to order Jiang Yu around like this.

Xia Yu sat in the chair, thinking about the New Year, feeling a little nervous. He didn't know how his mother would react after seeing Xiao Wanyu and knowing Lele's identity.

You shouldn't scold yourself, right?

Forget it, things will work out when the time comes. I won’t tell Mom yet. Let Xiao Wanyu take Lele to Odomare to meet Mom first so that she can be mentally prepared in advance.

Headache.

Thinking of this, Xia Yu took out his mobile phone and opened the group chat "Let's live a good life together".

Sakaki's murderous intent was already rising: "When are you going to Odomare? @Fluffy Dragon Claws @Perilla Milk Candy"

Fluffy Dragon Claw: "I can't leave until the 29th."

Perilla Toffee: "Me too. We'll be together then. You don't have to wait for us."

Sakaki's murderous intent was already aroused: "Okay."

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After closing the chat interface, Xia Yu took a deep breath, stood up and walked towards the backyard.

He decided to put these worries aside for the time being and train his Pokémon seriously to prepare for next year's big plan.

"Zekrom, Solgaleo, Lizard King, Charizard, and Dragonite...train hard together and see who will be the first to reach the Master level!"

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