Chapter 374: Long Life (Strikethrough) Immortality!
Chapter 374: Long Life (Strikethrough) Immortality!
On December 31st, the weather was clear and sunny.
Gramps swiftly opened the curtains, gazing at the frosty patterns on the window and the garden and gentle river outside, taking a deep breath and grinning.
"Hengga!"
Another day full of energy!
Suddenly, a pillow flew towards him, which Gramps caught with a swift turn.
"Hengga~"
Gramps laughed heartily, hands on his waist.
I have the talent of a baseball player; a mere pillow is no challenge.
Mid-laugh, he noticed another flying object and immediately opened his mouth, biting down on it.
Hmm?
It was an Energy Cube?
Gramps was delighted.
But after chewing a couple of times, he realized something was off.
"Heng, Hengga!~(TロT)σ"
Hot, so spicy!
It was Charcoal Little Servant's Energy Cube, how dare it!
Jinghe yawned and rubbed his head.
It seemed Gramps hadn't gone out last night, and he was already full of energy this morning.
"Ao Wu~(︿)"
Ice Nine-Tails looked at Jinghe with its deep blue eyes, pitifully.
"Oh, sorry, I stepped on your hair...cough, I mean, your tail." Jinghe apologized with a smile.
Walking to the floor-to-ceiling window, he admired the view outside and stretched leisurely.
"Today~~ is another energetic day!"
"
Why are you imitating me?
Gramps stuck out his tongue, which had turned red from the spice, and whined with "resentment."
Jinghe glanced at him.
Imitate me?
Nonsense.
"Obviously, you're the one imitating me."
The man and the ghost began to "battle."
"Hengga, Hengga~~"
Wrong, wrong~
Gramps saw the 'Dark Stone' that Jinghe had just bought in his hand and quickly apologized, bowing humbly.
Jinghe smoothed his hair and chuckled.
"A mere 'little ghost' is no match for my mighty Tyrantrum, the Grand Law Curse."
Amidst their play, Jinghe and the little ones finished their morning routine.
At the large oval table, Jinghe's family was enjoying breakfast.
Watching the little ones smacking their lips, Jinghe thought to himself:
Unknowingly, our family has grown to this size.
In addition to Gramps, Ice Nine-Tails, Gigaforg, Swift Dragon, Bear Pupil, and Charcoal Little Servant, there was also Rotom, the Love Manager Siblings, and the recently joined "employee," Creamy Frost.
On the table, amidst the dishes, was a Pokemon Egg, "enjoying" the fragrant aroma surrounding it, gently rocking back and forth.
"Somehow, I feel like the Pokemon that hatches from this egg will definitely be a foodie."
In worlds of cultivation and martial arts, Spirit Eggs are nurtured by the so-called spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the potential of the hatched Spirit Beasts is extraordinary.
But in Jinghe's home, this Pokemon Egg is surrounded by the aroma of delicious food.
Jinghe shook his head, not daring to think about what kind of Pokemon would hatch.
It was easy to have nightmares just by thinking about it.
Oh, and there's also Maxado, lurking in the corner, showing more and more signs of being a "peeping tom."
Don't overthink it; he just wants to make sure no one is sneaking food behind his back.
After breakfast, Jinghe clapped his hands, drawing the attention of the little ones.
He then announced the plan for the day.
"Our task today is spring cleaning!"
December 31st, tomorrow is the start of a new year!
In the Pokemon world, there is no concept of the Gregorian or lunar calendar, so Jinghe could only consider tonight as "New Year's Eve," and tomorrow as the New Year!
The people in the Pokemon world also have their unique way of celebrating the New Year.
However, Jinghe preferred "New Year's Eve."
Therefore, a grand New Year's Feast was in order!
And today was the day to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new!
With his encouragement, the little ones sprang into action.
Spring cleaning!
The first and second floors of the cafe, as well as the garden in the back, were all within their cleaning range today.
The little ones were full of enthusiasm.
For them, this was their first New Year's Eve with Jinghe, and they had to take it seriously!
Meanwhile, the Love Manager Siblings and Creamy Frost followed Jinghe into the kitchen.
They started preparing for the grand meal from the morning itself.
With another capable "assistant," the kitchen, which was usually off-limits to the "idle" and Gramps, became lively.
As for the cleaning, it was naturally left to Gramps.
Although it was called spring cleaning, for the little ones, it was more like playtime.
"Wuu~~"
Swift Dragon spat out a stream of water, creating a "splash" on the floor, instantly flooding the entire house.
Gigaforg and Bear Pupil, one with a mop and the other with a broom, turned the living room into a martial arts arena.
"Hengga~"
Gramps floated in mid-air, exhaling lightly at the chandelier on the ceiling. He then gently wiped it with a cloth, producing a "squeak, squeak" sound before nodding in satisfaction.
"Move aside, Rotom! Hot water, move aside!"
Rotom, inside the cleaning robot, moved back and forth in the house.
To an outsider, it looked like he was steering a ship rather than cleaning.
"Ao Wu~~"
Ice Nine-Tails' tail coiled around a duster and a cloth, cleaning the sofa and wiping the table.
According to Gramps, Ice Nine-Tails was a "natural-born diligent worker" that could take on nine opponents by itself.
However, Ice Nine-Tails was glared at by Gramps, who was ready to take on the challenge.
Charcoal Little Servant was in charge of the final "clean-up" work.
As he burned some trash, he radiated heat, drying the damp room and floor.
Overall, they worked together quite harmoniously.
If one overlooked the "trivial" issues, such as the lampshade corroded by Gramps, the broken floor, or the scorched walls, the thorough cleaning was still a great success.
Jing He also contributed by occasionally peeking out from the kitchen to check on the progress.
Night fell.
Jing He's family, including Gramps and the Pokemon Egg, gathered around a round table, which was filled with various dishes.
There was roasted duck ordered by Gramps, as well as cakes and desserts favored by Ice Nine-Tails, Bear Pupil, and the others, and Charcoal Little Servant's turkey noodles, among other dishes.
Of course, Rotom's oil-dressed battery salad was also a unique feature on the table.
The TV was on, but no one was watching it; instead, a celebration show was playing, making the house even livelier.
"It's a bit of a shame not to watch the Spring Festival Gala, but having these little ones around is more than enough."
Fine snow began to fall outside the window, signaling a bountiful harvest for the coming year.
Inside, the room was filled with warmth and lively discussions about the goals for the upcoming year.
"The new year is almost here, let's..."
Jing He raised the cup filled with freshly squeezed tree fruit juice in his hand.
All the little ones also raised their cups, and even Maxado, who had been hiding in the shadows, felt the atmosphere and joined them at the table, raising a glass of Moo Moo Milk.
"Cheers!!"
A burst of ghostly howls and cheers erupted.
Although Creamy Frost was a new addition to the "staff," she couldn't help but smile, feeling the warm atmosphere of Jing He's family.
The whipped cream on her body exuded a rich and fragrant aroma, as if it had reached the pinnacle of quality.
After finishing a drink.
Jing He looked at the eager little ones and deliberately slowed down his voice, saying, "Now, let's dig in!"
Whoosh!!
An even louder commotion erupted inside the house.
"Creamy Frost, hurry up! If you're not quick enough, everything will end up in Gramps' stomach!" Jing He quickly grabbed a small leg and put it into Creamy Frost's bowl.
Nurse Joy and her brother were used to this, but Creamy Frost looked so helpless and pitiful that Jing He, while guarding his food, also fed her a little.
"Yi Ma.o(^▽^)o"
After the lively dinner.
Jing He, accompanied by Rotom, used the latest Lotom Fruit Blender to make Energy Cubes for the little ones.
A single table of food was far from enough to satisfy their appetites.
Outside, the wind picked up, while inside, the atmosphere was lively.
What would this family become in the coming year? Jing He, full of anticipation, looked at the little ones inside the house.
"Woof~~"
Ice Nine-Tails stretched out all nine of its tails, lounging on the sofa with Gigaforg, watching the celebration show on TV and laughing from time to time.
Gigaforg wasn't as graceful as Ice Nine-Tails; he lay there with his legs crossed, holding a hammer and picking his teeth.
"Kuu~~"
Bear Pupil yawned loudly, looking ready to fall asleep, so Charcoal Little Servant promptly gave him a Wave Guide Power to replenish his energy.
Yes, they were full of energy! The two newest additions to the team surrounded the Pokemon Egg, eagerly anticipating its hatching.
Especially Charcoal Little Servant.
As soon as the little one hatched, he would become a "senior"!
Gramps, Swift Dragon, and Maxado were still at the table, finishing the last of the food.
In terms of appetite, Swift Dragon, after evolving, had become the second-largest eater on the team, second only to Gramps.
Nurse Joy and her brother, along with Creamy Frost, returned to the kitchen because everyone felt that the cakes weren't enough, so they happily started baking more.
"It's done, Rotom!"
Rotom's voice came from the fruit blender, grabbing Jing He's attention.
"Well done, Rotom!"
"No, no, Rotom~~"
When distributing the Energy Cubes, Jing He took out the gifts he had prepared.
One of them was the Dark Stone he had "blackmailed" Gramps for that morning.
He had bought all these gifts for each Pokemon in advance online.
He completely emptied his savings and even ended up owing the Hoenn League over two million League Coins.
However, it was the New Year, and happiness was the most important!
Afterward.
Jing He brought all the little ones to the balcony.
They counted down together.
Boom!!
As Rotom sounded the final bell.
Bang! Bang! Bang—
In the night sky of Kanazawa City, countless dazzling fireworks bloomed.
Jing He pressed the "group send" button on his phone and raised his arms, shouting, "Happy New Year!"
"Heng Ga!!"
The little ones joined in, shouting together.
Happy New Year!
Jing He's face was filled with joy.
In the new year, the little ones should also be happy.
Gramps and the others also made wishes to the dazzling fireworks.
May Kyurei bless Jing He, who had aged another year, with long life (strike that) and immortality!
(End of Chapter)
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