The weekend arrived quickly, and Jiang Mo brought Mu Qingxue and Chen Jiaxing home from school.
Lin Junjun, who was in the living room, immediately shouted to the inner room when she saw the movement at the door: "Aunt! Jiang Mo Ge Ge brought his girlfriend home!"
This girl loved to run to Jiang Mo's house as soon as she was on holiday, especially after hearing that Jiang Mo would bring a girl home this weekend. The innate gossip heart of women instantly burned brightly.
"You stinky girl, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Jiang Mo covered Lin Junjun's small mouth with one hand and locked her neck with the other, then glared at her fiercely.
Mu Qingxue, who had just entered the door, instantly blushed when she heard this, while Chen Jiaxing stood by with a playful look, like a bystander watching the drama unfold.
"You guys sit for a while, I'll go get you something to eat." With that, Jiang Mo walked towards the kitchen.
"Hello, older sister, my name is Lin Junjun, and I'm Jiang Mo Ge Ge's cousin."
Lin Junjun greeted Mu Qingxue with a smile. Chen Jiaxing and Lin Junjun already knew each other, so they simply exchanged pleasantries.
Mu Qingxue was naturally quiet. Facing the enthusiastic Lin Junjun, she only responded softly: "Hello, my name is Mu Qingxue."
An awkward atmosphere gradually filled the air, and Chen Jiaxing silently picked up a glass of water and sipped it.
Lin Junjun, however, seemed to not notice at all, and continued to ask: "Qingxue older sister, you are so beautiful, how did you fall for my brother?"
Pfft!
Chen Jiaxing instantly spat out a mouthful of water, choking and coughing repeatedly: "Cough cough... It's nothing, I choked on water."
Mu Qingxue's already rosy face became even redder, and she quickly explained: "Little sister, you've misunderstood. Jiang Mo and I are just ordinary friends right now..."
Lin Junjun first looked confused, then suddenly understood, "Now... Oh oh oh, I'm sorry, Qingxue older sister, but my brother is still very excellent, you can also consider him."
"What are you talking about, chatting so enthusiastically?" At this moment, Jiang Mo came out of the kitchen. "Eh, Qingxue, why is your face so red?"
Mu Qingxue at this moment wished she could turn into a Dugtrio and dig a hole to burrow into. She stammered: "It's nothing, I just feel a bit hot..."
Jiang Mo was very puzzled. How could twenty-degree weather be considered hot? The air conditioning at home was also always on. Unable to figure it out, Jiang Mo simply stopped thinking deeply about it.
After bustling in the kitchen for a while, Jiang Mo came out with several plates of energy cubes, while Lin Zhiqiu had prepared a table full of delicious dishes.
"You... You are Senior Lin Zhiqiu!"
Mu Qingxue was very shocked to see Lin Zhiqiu and immediately stood up. After all, almost no one in the Breeder world didn't know Lin Zhiqiu, this breeding genius. She was the youngest top Breeder in the current Alliance!
Chen Jiaxing, who was beside her, also looked at Jiang Mo in surprise, as if saying, "I treat you like a brother, but you won't let me recognize my own mother."
"I didn't expect you to be Jiang Mo's mother..."
Mu Qingxue became a bit incoherent. Lin Zhiqiu could be said to be the common idol of all female Breeders, and Mu Qingxue was no exception. When she chose the Pokémon Breeder Program, besides wanting to help Ralts deal with its hidden injuries, a large part of the reason was Lin Zhiqiu's influence.
Lin Zhiqiu smiled and said: "Little girl, quickly sit down. Today I am just Xiao Mo's mother, and you are all guests, so there's no need to be so formal."
Everyone sat around the dining table, and Jiang Mo warmly greeted them: "Everyone, don't be shy, quickly try the dishes my mom made."
Mu Qingxue picked up a chopstick full of food and put it into her mouth, her eyes immediately lit up: "Lin Aunt, your cooking skills are amazing. This dish has perfect color, aroma, and taste. I've never eaten anything so delicious."
Chen Jiaxing also nodded repeatedly, his mouth full, and he said indistinctly: "Mm mm, Aunt, it's truly chef-level. I feel like I could eat two more bowls of rice."
Lin Zhiqiu smiled and said: "It's good that you like them, they are just some home-cooked dishes, don't praise me so much that I get embarrassed."
At this time, several people also released Pikachu, Ralts, and Cyndaquil, and placed specially made energy cubes in front of them.
Pikachu cried out excitedly, being the first to pick up an energy cube and eat it, its eyes narrowing into slits as it ate, seemingly enjoying the deliciousness.
Ralts was more quiet, eating in small bites. Chen Jiaxing looked at Cyndaquil devouring its food and couldn't help but scold with a laugh: "You fellow, can't you eat slower, like you've never seen food before."
"Yi nuo yi nuo!"
Cyndaquil cried out to him twice, showing no intention of slowing down.
Jiang Mo smiled and said: "I put a lot of effort into making these energy cubes, they are very helpful for their growth."
Mu Qingxue looked at Ralts and said gently: "Ralts, is it delicious?" Ralts gently swayed its body, as if responding.
Lin Junjun looked at these little Pokémon curiously and said to Jiang Mo: "Jiang Mo Ge Ge, I also want to raise powerful Pokémon in the future, just like you and Mom."
Jiang Mo patted her head: "You should first memorize the type effectiveness chart smoothly. I heard that you failed your exam again this time."
"Blech!" Lin Junjun pouted and made a face at Jiang Mo, why did he have to bring up her sad topic for no reason?
Chen Jiaxing swallowed the food in his mouth and said: "Jiang Mo, do you have any exclusive secret recipe for these energy cubes? I also want to learn how to make them so my Cyndaquil can eat better."
Jiang Mo said mysteriously: "This is my secret, but when I have time, I can teach you some basic methods."
After dinner, Jiang Mo used the excuse of going to the restroom to return to his room.
"Gastly, come out!"
Jiang Mo placed a plate of specially made energy cubes on the table, then threw the Dusk Ball in his hand, and Gastly immediately appeared in front of him.
"Hiss!"
Jiang Mo looked at the resentful Gastly and apologized: "I'm sorry, Gastly, I'm not ignoring you, but I can't let you show yourself in front of others for now. I hope you understand."
Regarding Gastly, Lin Zhiqiu also advised him not to let others know about it for the time being. Sometimes, a Ghost-type Pokémon hidden in the dark can play a greater role than one in the open.
"Hiss..."
Gastly licked Jiang Mo's cheek to show understanding, then buried its head and began to eat the specially made energy cubes Jiang Mo had prepared for it.
"Wait... wait, no... don't lick..."
The paralyzed Jiang Mo skillfully took out two Cheri Berries from his pocket and put them into his mouth...
Everyone chatted for a while longer inside the house, and a car slowly stopped outside Jiang Mo's home.
Mu Qingxue looked up and knew it was her family's driver coming to pick her up.
As it was getting late, she stood up to bid farewell to everyone. Lin Zhiqiu smiled and told her to come visit often when she had time, and Lin Junjun also enthusiastically waved goodbye.
Jiang Mo escorted Mu Qingxue to the door, watched her get into the car, and only turned back after the car gradually drove away.
Afterward, Jiang Mo said to Chen Jiaxing: "I'll take you to the station, it's not far anyway, and we can take a walk to digest our food." Chen Jiaxing readily agreed.
Before leaving, Lin Zhiqiu secretly told Jiang Mo an address and told him to visit when he had time, also saying that there were some things he needed to choose for himself, making Jiang Mo confused by her mysterious demeanor.