area51novel Chapter 131 Fulfilling the Promise to Grandma! Beneath the cold exterior of the Fire Centipede lies
Chapter 131 Fulfilling the Promise to Grandma! Beneath the cold exterior of the Fire Centipede lies
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Ye Yinchuan knew this wave.
She once appeared in her own live stream, and her defining trait is "fear of heights."
If "Super Hero" arm strength is like that of Wolong.
So this "fear of heights" Bobo is the phoenix chick in Ye Yinchuan's mind.
In an instant, Ye Yinchuan understood many things.
So, does that mean the girl "BoBo Can't Fly" who was on the live stream in the bathroom is a female anchor from the same guild or company as Hu Yue?
It could also be a staff member.
"Who is the one?"
Ye Yinchuan's gaze swept over the four beautiful women present.
At the time, "Bobo Can't Fly" didn't show its face, but its outfit, skin color, and figure were revealed.
I wasn't quite sure at first.
The young lady playing Eevee grinned at the camera, waving her little pink fist as if she was about to hit someone.
As soon as the music started, she had to begin her dance moves, creating a quirky and unexpected contrast.
Dancing non-stop is tiring, but as long as the audience gives gifts, I have to keep dancing.
They clearly "complain" about the audience, yet they are forced to be manipulated by them.
This will excite many viewers.
You're tired, aren't you? You're "unhappy," aren't you?
The more this happens, the more excited we become, and the more gifts we want to give you so you can keep jumping.
I love seeing you grit your teeth, looking helpless.
Ye Yinchuan felt that she was the one.
"She's quite cute. She's clearly a little girl, but her breasts are surprisingly big? Wait... they weren't this big last time? Was it just the visual effect when she jumped, or did she wear padding?"
The other person was dressed as Eevee, wearing a brown cotton sweater with a fluffy fur trim around the collar that covered her slender, fair neck, giving her a cute and lovely girlish look.
The exquisite makeup, the orange-brown medium-short hair, and the Eevee ears make her look even more lively and playful.
When she makes various expressions, baring her teeth and revealing a small tiger tooth, her skin is full of collagen, so no matter how funny she is, she won't look bad.
The short skirt she wore revealed the girl's fair and delicate thighs. They weren't the skinny kind, but rather plump and chubby white radishes. Even when she danced, you could see the elasticity of her skin.
At the same time, the slight fullness and swaying of the upper body echo this, creating a rhythmic and melodic effect.
The addition of an Eevee tail on its back, which seems to have been installed in some mysterious way, inevitably sparks the imagination.
Vixen, she's a little vixen too!
There's also the adorable little Eevee, dancing and swaying with her, it's so fun to watch!
Ye Yinchuan hadn't noticed her much because his attention was focused on Hu Yue, but now that he looked closely, he couldn't help but show his appreciation.
No wonder, this guy's popularity is in no way inferior to Hu Yue's.
Basically, it was just her and Hu Yue dancing and dancing!
These two, one more mature and the other more innocent, plus Pokémon cosplay...
This can be considered as covering the sexual fetishes of a large number of netizens.
The two people playing Vaporeon and Jolteon behind them could only stand back and watch the show.
Although she is also a beautiful woman, compared to others, she just seems to lack something in this aspect and that aspect, and she is not quite there in any way.
The phrase "pale in comparison" is perfectly exemplified here!
Ye Yinchuan also saw it; it was her real online name, or rather, her main work account.
"Jinzhu-Xiaowen".
The first two characters are the prefix for the trade union, and the following is her own name.
"Xiaowen, that name sounds familiar. Oh, it's her. She joined the union with me back then, she was one of the new recruits in the same batch, and she was also brought in by Sister Hu Yue."
Recalling his days in the trade union, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but feel nostalgic and sentimental.
Those days of being controlled by the union, being scolded every day, having no viewers or income from live streams, and only earning a little over a thousand yuan a month from the union's basic salary are gone forever!
Ye Yinchuan checked and found that Hu Yue's account, "Jinzhu-Shuibingyue," now had nearly 200,000 followers.
Xiaowen's account is slightly less impressive, with around 100,000 followers.
"Sister Hu Yue is doing much better now. She only had a little over 100,000 followers last month, and now she's almost 200,000. It's amazing how fast these good-looking streamers gain followers!"
In terms of gaining followers, Ye Yinchuan felt somewhat inferior.
As for the quality and effort put into the live streams, he had nothing to say.
Nowadays, unless a live streamer has an absolutely stunning appearance, it's not enough to rely solely on their looks.
Operations, filming, live streaming, makeup and styling... all these factors may seem easy, but when combined, they can be exhausting.
For example, the makeup and styling before the broadcast might take one or two hours.
For example, right now, they're dancing non-stop. Just thinking about how a single live stream might last for hours makes me tired just watching...
Don't forget, it's already past midnight, and you're still jumping around like that.
That must have been quite tough.
Therefore, Ye Yinchuan would not have any intention of looking down on live streamers who are good-looking, especially those who are talented.
Everyone relies on their strengths and skills, and they all make a living through live streaming and their fans.
What's the big deal? Who's more noble than whom?
"That's good, keep it up!"
Ye Yinchuan gave Hu Yue and Xiao Wen two gifts each, and also gave one gift each to the two anchors who hadn't had a chance to appear on stage.
After admiring their dance for a moment, I turned my attention back to them.
After applying the medicine to Rowlet, cleaning Munchlax's armpits, and washing myself up, it was already past 1 a.m.
"Next time I need to be more efficient and quicker."
I've spent a lot of time and effort on the Pokémon.
Ye Yinchuan had no complaints, only concluding that his movements were not quick enough.
Moreover, he felt very at ease after finishing all the tasks that needed to be done.
"I won't read today, I'll just get some rest."
Ye Yinchuan, feeling slightly tired, lay down on the comfortable bed.
At that moment, he longed to become one with his bed and his blankets.
It feels so good, how can it feel so good!
However, it seems like something is still missing.
When the little Snorlax's slightly imposing body pressed against him, helping to tuck the blanket in.
Ye Yinchuan felt completely comfortable.
My eyelids and body felt heavy, yet they were constantly descending, creating a light and relaxing sensation.
The feeling of almost falling asleep the moment I lie down is just so comfortable.
Especially for someone who has experienced insomnia, been tormented by anxiety and restlessness, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep no matter what.
His consciousness quickly faded.
"Meow!"
In his dazed state, Ye Yinchuan heard the meow of the Fire-spotted Cat.
And a small figure, with a body that wasn't heavy but had distinct sensation, sat in the small space next to him and the little Snorlax.
Firefly Cat seems to think that sleeping here would be very comfortable.
It feels very reassuring and warm.
I slept soundly through the night.
When Ye Yinchuan woke up again, he was full of energy.
And Litten, at some point, ended up sleeping on Munchlax's head.
"Meow!"
Seeing Ye Yinchuan wake up, the Fire Spotted Cat licked its paws and looked at him with slightly arrogant eyes.
It's as if it's saying: Foolish humans, you've finally woken up.
He didn't mention a word about how he almost got messed up yesterday!
"Wake up, Kirby."
Ye Yinchuan gently patted the little Snorlax and called out to it.
"Get ready, we're starting a new training session today."
The little Snorlax didn't budge.
Ye Yinchuan eavesdropped on his thoughts.
(Click... Training? Click... I didn't sleep well, how can I have the energy to train? Hmm? I'll sleep a little longer... Click... Pretend I didn't hear you... Hmm!)
"I knew it..."
Munchlax is becoming more and more adept at pretending to be dead in bed.
But it doesn't matter, Ye Yinchuan has plenty of strength and means.
"Oh dear, Litten, Munchlax hasn't woken up yet. Let's let it continue sleeping. I'll feed you some Pokémon food first, and then I'll take you to have a delicious breakfast."
Clearly, the little Snorlax's ears twitched.
"Meow!"
Hearing that there was food, the Firefly also came over.
Its tail swayed gracefully, and its eyes seemed unchanged, but now seemed to have gained a new sparkle.
"Click..."
The little Snorlax was stretching out its paws, looking like it had just woken up.
"Click?"
The little Snorlax, still sleepy, rubbed its eyes and looked at Ye Yinchuan.
It's as if they're asking, "What did you just say you were going to do?"
"So cute."
Ye Yinchuan smiled indulgently.
Even without the "Heart of Listening," he knew what Munchlax was thinking.
Although I eat and then sleep every day, eating is always more important than sleeping.
For Munchlax.
Sleep is simply a way to better digest and absorb food, and to prepare for the next meal!
I got up early, and it was another round of getting ready and busy.
Feeding this and that, and also giving the Owl's eggs another dose of medicine.
"Did it just... shake a little?"
When Ye Yinchuan was almost finished applying the medicine to Mumu Xiaodan today, he was stunned for a moment.
He reached out and placed his hand on the egg, where he could feel a heartbeat, and...
It shook slightly!
Ye Yinchuan's eyes, which had previously shown signs of weariness, suddenly brightened.
Looking at Mumu Xiao's panel, he saw that the "Weakness" status had changed to "Slight Weakness" without him noticing. He felt a strange sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
I was even moved.
The Woody Owl Egg, which was in danger of dying at any time if left unattended, has finally shown significant improvement and regained its vitality after I persistently applied medicine to it!
The feeling of having his life saved gave Ye Yinchuan a sense of healing.
At the same time, the Woodowlet egg moved slightly, just like the fetal movement of a baby in its mother's womb.
Ye Yinchuan could almost feel the Wood Owl Egg's affection for him, and its eagerness to hatch and meet him.
Although the above is purely my imagination.
But no matter what, he's very happy right now.
"In two more days, once you've fully recovered from your weakness, we can prepare to hatch! Rowlet, everyone is very happy to have you in our family!"
It was as if they were just echoing each other.
Litten, who was playing and frolicking with Munchlax, turned its head and meowed.
The little Snorlax also showed a silly smile.
"Let's go! Time for breakfast and training!"
Having felt the beauty of life early in the morning, Ye Yinchuan seemed to have been given energy, full of vitality and high spirits.
He quickly packed up, took Snorlax and Litten with him, and went out.
The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
A few seconds later, the ugly fish in the aquarium, which had been happily eating its food, suddenly made a sound:
"Aru!"
(Uglyfish also welcomes new family members!)
Perhaps because no one responded, the ugly fish swam around in the aquarium somewhat awkwardly before sinking to the bottom and gently sticking to the surface.
If the ugly fish had toes, it might also want to carve out a three-bedroom apartment?
"Ooh..."
About half a minute later, Ugly Fish pressed against the glass wall, looking around the house, trying to find Ye Yinchuan and the others.
Its voice sounded somewhat frustrated.
(Oh dear... where did all my family go? Oh dear... aren't you taking Ugly Fish with you... oh dear?)
After a while, the ugly fish leisurely wandered around for a bit, then hung motionless in the water.
(It's okay, aru... They'll be back soon, aru... Let's just space out for a bit... aru...)
Ye Yinchuan knew nothing about any of this!
Actually, Ye Yinchuan also wanted to train with Ugly Fish.
But he hasn't adjusted his daily routine yet, and he's still doing things the way he always has.
The main reason is that going to the swimming pool costs money.
With his mind preoccupied with the battle training between Snorlax and Litten, he subconsciously ignored Feebas.
It seems to be a common assumption that fish should stay in fish tanks.
But first and foremost, fish also yearn to swim in wider waters.
On the other hand, fish Pokémon also have thoughts and feelings.
Even a dull-witted fish like Ugly Fish still wants to play with its friends!
"Oh dear, won't Ugly Fish be lonely at home all by itself?"
Just then, Ye Yinchuan, who had just arrived downstairs and uploaded today's Ugly Fish video, finally realized something.
"Sigh, but I can't exactly move an aquarium outside, can I? I do have a Poké Ball, but if I don't go to the swimming pool, I won't have a chance to release Feebas."
Ye Yinchuan thought to himself.
In other words, keep the matter of the ugly fish in mind.
"Let's go to the nearby swimming pool tomorrow, and train and play together!"
You could call it empathy.
Ye Yinchuan thought that he had left his lonely Munchlax at home alone, and the Munchlax must have missed him terribly and felt very aggrieved.
Although Ugly Fish isn't inherently afraid of loneliness, it might be a little bit, right?
In particular, he treats all Pokémon basically the same.
Although Ye Yinchuan couldn't guarantee that he would treat everyone equally, he at least had this idea in mind.
"The first thing I do when I get back is to check on Ugly Fish and make it up to it."
As he spoke, Ye Yinchuan looked at the Fire-spotted Cat:
"Sang Biao, when are we going to the swimming pool? If you're afraid of water, we can play together by the water, or you don't have to go if you don't want to."
Knowing that Litten is a Fire-type, it's very likely that it dislikes, or even hates, Water.
Ye Yinchuan was also giving a heads-up in advance, and at the same time observing the Fire Spotted Cat's reaction.
"Meow? Meow meow meow!"
Firefly said that although it is not interested in swimming pools and playing in the water, it is not afraid of anything, so it still wants to go with us.
Ye Yinchuan smiled at this.
Are you really not afraid, or are you just being stubborn?
I remember when I touched the ugly fish with my hand, and it got wet, the fire-spotted cat avoided it like the plague!
Because I had promised the old lady who sells multigrain pancakes.
So this morning, Ye Yinchuan appeared at the old lady's stall on time.
"Grandma, make five multigrain pancakes as usual, and I'll give three to Munchlax. Or, make a three-in-one, like yesterday's."
Seeing that there weren't many people at the old lady's stall, Ye Yinchuan stepped forward and said.
"Hey! Young man, did you overpay yesterday? No matter how I calculate it, it's not right. How about I give you some extra tenderloin today?"
This was the old lady's first sentence.
"No, I paid normally yesterday, Grandma, just do it normally."
"Although my eyesight is failing, I still can't make mistakes on this. You were the one who came to buy it yesterday at that time. Don't try to fool me."
The old lady smiled, and although her words were somewhat reproachful, there was an inexplicable sense of kindness in them.
"Is that so...?"
Ye Yinchuan thought the old lady wouldn't understand and would try to fool him.
Unexpectedly, the other party had already confirmed it was him, but was just pretending to be unsure.
Ye Yinchuan stopped worrying about it and simply took out his phone:
"Grandma, I'll film a short video. We agreed that I'd help you get some business, and I'd also gain some views, okay?"
"Sure, why not?"
Grandma had already been persuaded by Ye Yinchuan last time, so she was optimistic and positive at this moment.
Regardless, she had already agreed and didn't want to spoil Ye Yinchuan's mood.
Ye Yinchuan carefully photographed his grandmother's stall, asked her a few questions, and also inquired about the process of making multigrain pancakes.
The main purpose is to let the audience see the cleanliness and hygiene of the ingredients, the quality of the ingredients, and to highlight the deliciousness of the multigrain pancakes.
"Oh, Grandma, this is way too much, especially with all that pork loin..."
"It's alright, kid. I marinated all these pork tenderloins myself, so it's cheaper. You kindly helped me film the video, this is what you deserve."
Ye Yinchuan recorded this scene.
At the same time, it should be emphasized that:
"Grandma is so hospitable! She doesn't usually give this much, but it's still a lot! If you live nearby, you should definitely come and try it when you have time. The food is really delicious."
the end.
Ye Yinchuan received the multigrain pancakes and filmed his two Pokémon eating them.
The little Snorlax held a large multigrain pancake, revealing a simple, satisfied, and expectant smile. Only after receiving Ye Yinchuan's command did it take a bite of half the pancake, its mouth already drooling. It chewed heartily, its eyes filled with happiness and its face beaming with joy.
"Watching Munchlax eat looks so delicious, don't you all think so?"
Next up is Litten.
Compared to Munchlax, Litten's style is much more restrained.
"Kitten, you can eat multigrain pancakes."
He brought the multigrain pancake close to his nose, then cautiously took a bite. After finding it tasted good, his eyes lit up, and he took a big bite of the pancake.
Ye Yinchuan was not surprised at all.
Don't let Litten's more docile appearance fool you; this cat was once a stray too. When it finds something delicious, it eats it up in big mouthfuls. With its little mouth open, it eats cat food like a bulldozer, chewing with all its might...
Well, the current atmosphere in Ye Yinchuan's family is led by Munchlax, with Litten as the second-in-command, and the main theme is that Munchlax is lazy, unmotivated, and has some ideological problems!
However, since Litten had already been fed Pokémon food in the morning, and its appetite is relatively small, and the portion given by Grandma was quite substantial, it was far too much for it to finish a whole grain pancake.
Although it was delicious, Firefly stopped eating when it was almost full.
Ye Yinchuan wouldn't waste it, so he gave it directly to Munchlax, who didn't mind at all and was quite happy about it.
"Hehe... You're all good kids. Seeing you all enjoying your meal makes me happy too."
Perhaps it was the live mukbang of Munchlax and Litten that served as a form of promotion.
People passing by stopped in their tracks.
Some people took out their phones and started filming. Mainly because Munchlax is very rare, and Litten is one of the starter Pokémon, which is quite popular. Seeing them eating live, it's hard not to pay attention.
Some people came up to ask how much the multigrain pancakes cost.
The old lady also got busy.
"Oh no, is that a centipede? I'm so scared..."
"It looks like it's glaring at me..."
The fire centipede eventually attracted attention.
Children, in particular, are afraid of insects and fierce creatures. When they see the fire centipede, they hide behind their mothers.
Obviously, if that's the case, even if they buy it this time, they won't come back next time.
Ye Yinchuan pondered.
It's fortunate that this Fire Centipede hasn't evolved yet; if it were to evolve into a Blazing Flame Centipede, it would be even more ferocious and terrifying.
He didn't try to persuade the children directly.
He simply pointed the camera at the fire centipede and then went to stand next to it.
"Look everyone, this Scorbunny is using its own heat to help the old lady. Although Scorbunny is a Bug-type Pokémon and looks fierce, it's actually very kind-hearted and meticulous in its work. It's truly a good friend to the old lady!"
Hearing Ye Yinchuan's explanation...
The child was clearly less scared now, and instead looked at the fire centipede with some curiosity.
"The fire centipede is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Don't let its fierce appearance fool you; it's incredibly gentle when we're alone. I rely on it to keep warm in the winter when I'm cold—it's wonderful!"
The old lady was making multigrain pancakes while also defending the reputation of the fire centipede.
"Wow, Mom, when our feet are cold in winter, will having a fire centipede keep them warm?"
The child's eyes lit up.
At this moment, the fire centipede heard everyone praising it, and its originally indifferent and glaring expression softened, even showing some smiles and a little pride. It worked even harder.
"Not bad, not bad. It seems that Centiskine has a gentle side, or rather, it is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, a very warm Pokémon."
"Meow!"
Litten chimed in, saying that's just how Fire-type Pokémon are.
In fact, Ye Yinchuan deliberately guided the conversation because he had discovered a key point.
That is, the fire centipede is always very indifferent, and its eyes look very unfriendly. Besides its own characteristics, it is because many people who come to the old lady's stall do not like it or are frightened by it. Therefore, it is even less friendly, which leads to a vicious cycle.
Therefore, he wanted to guide the fire centipede and try to let it show more of its gentle and friendly side.
In this way, even if it's a Bug-type Pokémon, even if it looks cold-blooded, people can still feel that it's not so scary or unlikable!
As it turns out, the results were quite good!
After the shoot, Ye Yinchuan said goodbye to his grandmother, paid the fee, and left.
I paid a little more because I didn't want the old lady to suffer a loss because of her kindness.
Anyway, she's busy right now, and by the time she realizes it, it will be too late.
Ye Yinchuan finished editing and uploading the video on the way.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Yinchuan arrived at the familiar stadium, ready to begin training with his Munchlax and its partners...
New training! Combat training!
My back ached, my stomach hurt, and I was sleepy... I was thinking of updating less this morning, and my progress was quite slow, with less than 3,000 words by 11 a.m., but I still managed to finish... Here's a 6,000-word update! I've fulfilled my promise to the old lady!
(End of this chapter)