chsdbacks Chapter 299 Bai Zhou: Keep it up! The future belongs to you!
Chapter 299 Bai Zhou: Keep it up! The future belongs to you!
Chapter 299 Bai Zhou: Keep it up! The future belongs to you!
"Damn it—I want a reward too!"
Akin's sadness was almost tangible.
He clutched his head, shouting angrily.
"Even a 100 yuan shopping voucher from a friendly store would be fine! Coming empty-handed like this means we came for nothing! What a huge loss!"
He grew angrier the more he thought about it, and suddenly pointed at Bai Zhou on the awards podium.
"It's all Bai Zhou's fault! Xiao Lan was clearly the mastermind! Why did she specifically target us and sabotage our little boat?! It's biased! So biased!"
"Shut up! You idiot!"
Sitting next to him, Little Silver glared at him fiercely, a bulge appearing on his forehead. He was about to press the noisy guy into the sand.
"What does this have to do with whether Sister Lan is the mastermind?!"
"Can't you look for the reason within yourself?!"
Little Silver growled through gritted teeth.
"If you hadn't been controlled, leaving us one person short at the start, how could the two of us have been eliminated so quickly?!"
"you-
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Ah Jin's face turned bright red when his sore spot was touched.
"snort!"
Xiao Yin snorted coldly, turned her head away, and couldn't be bothered to look at him anymore.
The interaction between these two rivals was full of tension.
The atmosphere was much more "harmonious" with the other couple sitting next to them, but it was a dull "harmoniousness" born from a heavy blow.
"We lost————"
A large "囧" character was imprinted on his flushed face, and his eyes were somewhat vacant.
The voice was filled with a deep sense of frustration, like punching cotton with all your might, finding no leverage.
"Zygarde—that legendary Pokémon—only used Core Punisher—and—"
He still feels lingering fear and a sense of absurdity when he recalls that terrifying, unstoppable blow at the end of the match.
"Tsk—"
Green scratched its spiky head in frustration, its face equally sullen, its mood much the same as Red's feeling of "having strength but nowhere to use it".
"To think they were defeated in such a way—almost like a dimensional reduction attack!"
His voice was low and filled with deep resentment.
"It's so embarrassing!"
Although it doesn't show on the surface, both Crimson and Green are extremely proud at heart.
It is this deep-seated pride that makes them so "caught between a rock and a hard place," with a feeling of pent-up frustration that they can neither spit out nor swallow.
They are not sore losers.
Before the match, they had anticipated the possibility of facing Bai Zhou and envisioned various difficult battle scenarios, preparing themselves mentally for a tough fight or even a narrow defeat.
but----
It felt like being in a meticulously prepared esports competition.
He had clearly studied the tactics in advance and made the most thorough preparations. He was in superb form during the game and even performed what could be called the most perfect extreme operation of his career.
They were just about to wow the audience and shock their opponents.
As a result, the opposing team didn't even bother to pretend anymore and just started cheating!
They immediately started by bringing up legendary Pokémon and launching a sweeping attack on the entire map!
That's a foul! They should be kicked out of the game immediately!
If Mewtwo hadn't been out relaxing, Red would have immediately requested a legendary duel!
However, what's done is done.
Even if they felt resentful and frustrated, the defeat was inevitable, and they could only suppress these complex emotions for the time being.
This created the melancholic scene on the beach viewing platform, a scene that could be described as a "world-famous painting".
"A loss is a loss!"
Chi Hong suddenly raised his head, his eyes no longer filled with confusion and sullenness, but instead rekindled a blazing flame that could burn everything!
That is the inextinguishable fighting spirit of "fighters"!
Ultimately, it comes down to us not being strong enough!
His voice became strong and resonant, filled with self-motivation.
"We've become too complacent and lazy lately! Did we think we could relax now that we've achieved what we have? We're sorely mistaken!"
He clenched his fists tightly, his gaze passing over the noisy awards stage, as if he could see a more distant future.
"As long as I become strong enough, strong enough to face the power of any legendary Pokémon, to confront them head-on and even defeat them!"
"Then this situation will never happen again!"
He took a deep breath, speaking to the air as if making a vow to himself.
"Brother Bai Zhou! You wait for me!"
"Next time, next time I will definitely be stronger!"
"So strong that you'll have to use your full strength to deal with it!"
Qinglu nodded silently beside him, unusually refraining from making sarcastic or rebuttal remarks, her eyes also becoming firm.
"Indeed—we have been negligent."
"The champion is not the end, but a warning sign that reminds us that there are even higher peaks ahead."
He felt a distinct aversion to his recent training schedule, which had become somewhat lax due to his busy schedule.
"How long has it been since we had any special training?"
Green turned to look at Crimson, her tone calm.
"After we get back this time, let's go stay at Baiyin Mountain for a while."
"Mount Baiyin—"
Chi Hong repeated the place name in a low voice. It was the place where he had trained alone and finally reached the summit, a place filled with arduous yet precious memories.
He turned his head, and his gaze met Qinglu's in the air.
The two young champions, who were both rivals and friends and had chased each other for countless days and nights, saw the same thing in each other's eyes at this moment.
Discontent, self-reflection, and an even more intense desire to win.
His crimson expression was unusually serious as he asked a question they had repeated countless times, but this time, the meaning seemed different.
Will we win next time?
Qinglu did not answer immediately.
He turned his gaze back to the figure on the awards stage, smiling and accepting congratulations, seemingly always composed.
After a moment of silence, Qinglu's voice rang out calmly, yet with a rock-solid firmness.
"We will win."
"Champion! Well deserved!!!"
"The reward is a mysterious water droplet! It's just an exhibition match, the organizers are so generous! I don't believe there wasn't some insider dealing!"
(doge emoji)
"To be honest, I still feel like I'm dreaming—that final beam of light that pierced the heavens and the earth, is that really a move a Pokémon can use?!"
"Dr. Shirafusa is a PhD in mythology! The Pokémon he summoned—need I say more? It was absolutely the real deal—"
Legendary Pokémon!
"The legendary Pokémon Red and Blue-Green truly deserved their defeat—who would bring a legendary Pokémon to an exhibition match?! This was pure 'lower-level' attack, bullying the kids!"
"Crimson? Green? I thought it was a speed bump! (laughs)"
Amidst the enthusiastic atmosphere of the live stream chat, which nearly flooded the screen, host Xiao Hutao finally completed the award ceremony.
However, just as Bai Zhou received the medal symbolizing the champion and the mysterious water droplet as a prize, and was about to step down from the podium...
She was stopped by the photographer with bright eyes next to Little Walnut.
The camera lens was almost shoved into his face, capturing every subtle expression on his face.
"Doctor! Please wait a moment!"
"As is customary in our competition, there will be a brief interview with the champion after the awards ceremony."
Xiao Hutao quickly stepped forward, a professional yet friendly smile on her face, and explained, "It's just to ask a few questions that viewers around the world are most interested in when watching the live stream. I wonder if it would be convenient for you?"
"The interview segment?"
Bai Zhou instinctively wanted to decline, as he didn't like the feeling of being the center of attention and questioned by the camera.
But as he was about to speak, a sudden inspiration struck him.
Suddenly, I remembered the upcoming release of Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver, and the "preview live stream" promotion I promised Qishu.
Isn't this a perfect free gig?!
He loves getting things for free the most!
Bai Zhou immediately changed his tune, revealing a bright and cooperative smile on his face.
"Convenient! Of course it's convenient! Feel free to ask me any questions, I'll answer them to the best of my ability!"
"The professor is so approachable!"
Little Walnut was overjoyed, never expecting that this champion doctor with such a powerful aura and unfathomable strength would be so easy to talk to.
She frantically pulled out her phone and checked the trending questions that were being extracted and compiled in real time by the live stream's backend.
"So—the first question!"
Little Walnut cleared her throat, winked playfully, and seemed to have a little bit of her own selfish motive.
"This question reflects the common sentiment of countless viewers around the world."
"Dr. Shirafumi, are you married? If not, do you currently have a girlfriend? Or—do you have a girl you like?"
"Everyone is very, very concerned about this!"
She paused, then added half-jokingly, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"If none of the above applies—what do you think of me?"
Ah, this—
Bai Zhou was genuinely taken aback by this first question.
He had expected everyone to ask him questions about Zygarde or the details of the battle, but instead, they started with such a gossipy and soul-searching question about his emotional state.
Azure, who was about to leave, froze in place the moment she heard the question.
She pretended to fix her hair, but in reality, all her senses were focused on her ears, holding her breath, preparing to eavesdrop on Bai Zhou's reply: "I'm not married, and naturally, I don't have a girlfriend yet."
Bai Zhou didn't see anything to hide, and with a charming smile, he answered truthfully, "As for the girl I like—I do have one."
He paused briefly, seemingly considering his words, before continuing, his tone frank.
"However, the specific details fall under the category of personal privacy and are not convenient to disclose here. We ask for your understanding."
"Eh?! The professor actually has a girl he likes?!"
Little Walnut's eyes widened instantly, and she exclaimed in disbelief!
This reaction was even stronger than she had expected to hear "you have a girlfriend"!
She immediately realized her lapse in composure and quickly bowed to the camera and the audience to apologize.
"I'm so sorry! I lost my composure! It was such a surprise—"
Bilan, who was "eavesdropping" nearby, was completely stunned by those words!
Her expression changed drastically in just a few seconds.
From initial shock and disappointment, to doubt, and then finally, as if he had thought of something, his eyes suddenly became incredibly confident, even with a hint of smugness.
She tossed her long hair with a flourish, as if she had instantly untied some knot in her heart.
With that energetic smile back on her face, she turned and left with high spirits, her steps even lighter.
The live stream chat was also "bombarded" by this answer.
After a brief period of silence, an explosive surge of energy followed.
"I'm so angry and cold! Why didn't they ask if the professor had a crush on anyone?! When will we men ever be able to stand up for ourselves?!"
"What did I just hear?! The professor has a girl he likes?! Who is it?! Who stole my husband?! (crying)"
"Stop dreaming, the PhD is clearly my husband!"
"Oh no, I'm heartbroken—even though it never even started—"
"Am I the only one curious about how outstanding a girl has to be to be chosen by a PhD?!"
"Calm down! The professor only mentioned the girl he likes," not that they're already together! There's still a chance for you guys!"
Is it really that surprising?
Bai Zhou looked at the extremely shocked reactions of Xiao Hu Tao and some of the staff on site, and his expression was somewhat strange.
As a normal, healthy, and reasonably good-looking adult male, shouldn't I have a few women I admire or like?
That makes sense, right?
"Ahem, let's look at the second question."
"As the champion of this maritime competition, you were ambushed by the legendary trainers Red and Blue at the final moment."
Little Walnut tried to calm herself down, her face still flushed, and continued asking questions.
"Is there anything you'd like to say to those two?"
"Um--
Bai Zhou pretended to ponder deeply for a moment, then said in a serious tone, as if encouraging a junior, "Keep it up! The future belongs to you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his serious expression instantly crumbled, and he couldn't help but laugh, waving his hand dismissively.
"Haha, I was just kidding, don't take it seriously."
"Red and Blue are both incredibly legendary trainers, and it's an honor to compete against them on such a stage."
However, the live stream chat seemed to automatically filter out his joking and modest remark, instantly igniting the atmosphere with his words, "Keep it up! The future belongs to you guys!"
"Arrogant!!!"
"How can someone be so audacious! But why do I find him so cool!"
"Crimson? Green? Legendary trainer? Just a few years of experience."
The unspoken message: Now is my time! As for the future? You'll just have to wait and see!
"Doctor, that's amazing! If I win next time, I'll say the same thing! Just thinking about it makes me so happy!"
"Go for it! The future belongs to you!" ×10086 (screen-filled)
"So handsome!"
Little Walnut felt her heart beat faster and her cheeks flush. It took her a while to calm down and steady her voice.
"Thank you, Dr. [Name], for sharing."
"So, the last question is also the one we've received the most questions about so far, and the one that our viewers are most looking forward to."
"The unprecedented Pokémon you summoned at the last moment, when facing the combined attack of the two legends, Red and Blue—"