Chapter 171: Moving Matters
Chapter 171: Moving Matters
"Such a delightful group of students."
As Jing He's gaze swept across the room, she saw the students, eyes wide open, attentively listening to the entire, utterly dull Pokemon psychology lecture. She smiled with satisfaction.
Compared to the bigwigs she encountered outside, the students at the school were indeed much easier to get along with.
"Right, Gengar?"
"Gengar!"
Gengar grinned widely.
As Jing He and Gengar walked out of the classroom, most of the students collapsed onto their desks.
"Teacher."
Daigo, Dujuan, and Yasuha chased after her.
"Daigo, did you see the message I sent?"
"I did."
"So, the students from Yuhong University are really coming to our school for an exchange?" Yasuha's face was full of excitement.
She had the same expression during class, eager to have a battle.
Dujuan pursed her lips, not as optimistic as Yasuha.
"Yuhong University is known for producing many talented individuals."
That much was true.
Dr. Oak, Dr. Kusaka, Dr. Masaki, and many other renowned top trainers all graduated from Yuhong University.
Jing He remained calm, glancing at Daigo, who was equally composed, and couldn't help but smile.
With Daigo around, it didn't matter who came from Yuhong University.
This was also why Jing He didn't refuse the principal's request.
Not just Yuhong University, even if they went out for an exchange, she wasn't worried.
When in doubt, rely on Daigo.
One Daigo is all it takes.
"Daigo, I'll leave this to you. I still need to find a place to rent."
Being a hands-off team leader had its perks.
"Sure, teacher."
Daigo nodded.
"By the way, you're looking for a place to rent?"
Seeing Daigo's puzzled look, Jing He remembered that the largest "landlord" in Kanaz City was right in front of her.
"Hmm."
"What kind of place are you looking for, teacher?" Daigo asked.
"Gengar!"
Before Jing He could speak, Gengar gestured with exaggerated movements.
Its short arms were clearly not enough, but the message was clear.
Big!
Jing He didn't hesitate to be straightforward with her student, as she was paying rent, not asking for a free favor.
She briefly explained her needs.
"I'll make a call."
Daigo signaled for her to wait, then walked to the side and picked up his phone.
He returned quickly.
Frowning, he said, "There aren't many places that fit your requirements. Just a few. I'll send the details to your phone."
Jing He took her phone and glanced at it.
Indeed, not many.
Just a dozen or so, which left her a bit numb.
Noticing her expression, Daigo added, "Actually, there are a few places under construction. Should I have them modify the plans and build one for you?"
Jing He quickly raised her hand.
"No, no need to trouble yourself."
"Can't find a suitable one, teacher? I can help you ask around," Dujuan offered.
While the Fujis weren't as wealthy as the Daigos, they still had considerable assets in Kanaz City.
"Too bad," Yasuha clicked her tongue. "If we were in Hoen Town, I could help."
Jing He: "..."
She looked up to the sky.
What a group of students!
To avoid further stress, she immediately and decisively chose the place closest to the academy.
"Let's go with this one. I'll check it out first."
The house Jing He chose was not far from the school, just in a different direction, situated next to a commercial street.
While the foot traffic wasn't heavy and couldn't compare to the busiest commercial streets in Kanaz City, its proximity to the school was a significant advantage.
Moreover, for a coffee shop or a psychology clinic, a quiet and elegant location was more important than a bustling area.
Most importantly, it wouldn't be too noisy for the neighbors.
The house had two floors, with white walls and a small fence outside, planted with some trees and a few chairs, suggesting it was originally a shop that had closed down.
The front faced the street, and there was a small garden at the back.
The garden, about 40 to 50 square meters, was well-landscaped with trees.
The house itself, excluding the garden, covered nearly 300 square meters, with a vertical structure, meaning the first and second floors had the same area.
If Jing He followed her plan:
The first floor could be set up as a coffee shop.
If possible, about a third of the area could be converted into a counseling room, mainly for those who truly needed help, filtering out those who just wanted to cause trouble.
As for the second floor:
It was originally a living area with a four-bedroom, two-living room layout, including a balcony and a kitchen.
The only drawback was that the balcony faced away from the sun.
"Gengar, what do you think?"
Jing He asked.
Gengar's eyes sparkled as it looked at the house.
"Gengar..."
Are we really going to live here?
Behind the garden was a small river, where it saw many wild Water-type Pokemon.
Moreover, living on the first floor would make it easy to move around.
Jing He thought for a moment and threw three Poke Balls, releasing the little ones.
Since they were moving, it was natural to make the decision together.
However, it was clear that
She was overthinking.
She was the pickiest one among the five.
Since she found it acceptable, the rest—Sixtail, Machop, and Dratini—wouldn't have any objections.
Whether it was the Vulpix, the Gengar, the Kowareno, or the Dratini, none of them had high demands for their living space.
The important thing wasn't where they lived, but who they lived with.
Wherever Jing He was, that was their home.
“So, this place then?”
Jing He asked.
The four little ones nodded simultaneously.
With no further hesitation, Jing He took out his phone and called Daimu.
“Teacher, have you made your choice?”
“This one,” Jing He said. “By the way, how much is the rent for this one?”
“Uh, Teacher, you didn’t mention anything about rent.”
Jing He: "."
What is renting a place without paying rent called?
“Daimu, let’s be clear about this.”
“Alright, then how about ten thousand per month?”
“Too low.”
This wasn’t just a house; it came with a shop.
While the previous owner probably closed down due to low foot traffic, it was still a shop.
“How about twelve thousand?”
“A bit more.”
“Thirteen thousand, that’s the most I can offer, Teacher.”
“Fifteen thousand, let’s settle on that.”
Ten thousand for the shop, five thousand for the house.
That seemed fair.
At the prices in Kanaz City, it was definitely a good deal, but since they were acquaintances, a slight discount was understandable.
“Alright.”
Daimu sighed on the other end of the line.
“I’ll arrange the construction team to start work right away.”
“Construction team?”
“Based on your needs, we’ll do some light renovations. Don’t refuse this, Teacher. Otherwise, I won’t be able to explain it to my father.”
Renting a place with free renovations—what a deal.
Jing He hung up the phone.
Gengar gave Jing He a thumbs up.
“Gengar~~”
You really drove a good bargain.
“Right?”
Soon, Devon Corporation’s construction team arrived and quickly drew up plans according to Jing He’s needs.
Fortunately, the original house was already well-decorated and relatively new, so there wasn’t much to change. The team leader assured them that it would take no more than a day to complete.
With the help of Pokemon and advanced equipment, and given the technology in the Pokemon world, there was no need to worry about safety issues.
For now, all Jing He and the others needed to do was go home, rest for the night, and prepare for the move the next day.
Of course, opening a cafe meant Jing He needed to buy a batch of coffee-making equipment and at least one employee.
The coffee equipment wasn’t a problem. As a coffee enthusiast, Jing He had already chosen the coffee machine model and grinder he wanted.
The only issue was the employee. After all, his main job was still a teacher, and he needed to train his Pokemon, so he couldn’t always be at the cafe.
But this was one of his hobbies, and it could bring in extra income. He didn’t want to miss such a good opportunity.
“Let’s see, I’ll find someone eventually. There’s always a way.”
Although Daimu had saved him a lot of money, moving was still a hassle and expensive. They needed new furniture and to set up the shop.
Previously, due to the small size of their home, Gengar and the others had to give up some of the things they liked because there wasn’t enough space. This time, that wouldn’t be a problem.
Fortunately, Jing He still had some money left.
For now, Gengar and the others didn’t need anything special.
Gengar had fragments of a “Dark Stone,” a “Mystic Incense,” and needed to learn the moves “Pain Share,” “Ability Swap,” and “Telekinesis.”
It had already mastered “Poison Jab.”
Kowareno had just received a “Swords Dance” TM and a full set of accompanying materials, and it also needed to learn “Ability Swap.”
Its progress was a bit slower than Gengar’s, but that shouldn’t be a problem.
It also received a “Metal Coat” and a “Power Band,” which it needed to adapt to.
As for Dratini:
It had two large “Dragon Scales,” a “Dragon Fang,” and the move “Dragon Pulse.” For now, it didn’t need anything else.
The only one who might need some additional items was Vulpix.
But it had a “Small Ice Stone” to digest and could learn “Pain Share.”
Supplementing later shouldn’t be an issue.
Currently, the biggest expense was Energy Orbs. Fortunately, Jing He could make them himself, which would save a lot of money on raw materials.
If they missed this opportunity, Jing He suspected they might never have another chance to move. The stronger the little ones became, the higher the expenses would be.
“While we still have some money, let’s head to the Home City!”
Exiting their new home, which was about to be renovated, Jing He announced boldly:
“Let’s buy the furniture you like!”
“Gengar!!”
Seeing the excited little ones, Jing He sighed inwardly.
They had been through a lot, so this time, he would let them enjoy themselves!
However, he soon realized he had underestimated them.
Dratini chose a large bathtub, Kowareno picked a set of fitness equipment, and Gengar selected a fifty-inch television that could project from a phone.
The most peculiar choice came from Vulpix.
It chose an entire set of cat trees.
Foxes are canines, not cats!
In the end, Jing He himself made the most expensive purchase.
He bought a large bed, a soft and comfortable sofa, and a complete set of professional coffee equipment.
Just the coffee equipment alone cost over fifty thousand! That was after the store owner recognized him and gave him a discount.
But regardless, all the big and small matters were finally settled.
(End of Chapter)
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