Chapter 326
How to Deal with Good Women and Bad Women
Masato walked up to Jiangchuan and stood still.
That one and a half step distance was just right, allowing Jiang Chuan to see the curve of her eyelashes and smell the faint floral fragrance emanating from her.
"Jiangchuan."
She spoke, her voice much softer than when they first met, carrying a warmth beyond mere business.
"congratulations."
She raised her hand and handed the small, dark green box to Jiang Chuan.
The Tokiwa Dojo emblem on the box lid gleamed dimly under the dojo lights, like a dark leaf.
"This is the Tokiwa badge, proof of your three-game winning streak."
Masahiro looked him in the eyes, his tone serious.
"Your performance was outstanding, and you deserve this badge."
Jiang Chuan reached out and took the box.
The box has a slightly cool feel to the touch, and the velvet on the surface is very delicate. When you place your palm on it, it feels like touching a petal that has been wet with dew.
"Thanks."
He nodded at the real bird, a slight smile playing on his lips.
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No matter who is behind the Viridian Gym, the value of this badge itself will not change.
The real bird didn't rush to leave.
She stood still, her hands clasped in front of her.
"Jiangchuan."
She called his name again.
The voice was a little lower than before, as if afraid of being heard by a third person.
"Our curator really admires you."
She looked at him, her gaze holding something indescribable.
You may still be young, like a free bird, drifting with the wind.
"I can understand."
She paused.
"But a big bird can't keep rushing around indefinitely; there will always be a day when it stops and rests."
"One day you got tired of flying in the free wind and wanted to rest."
"We at Tokiwa Dojo welcome you anytime."
She spoke slowly as she said these words.
Every word seemed to have been planned in advance, falling into the air with a light, suggestive quality, like a discussion or a promise.
Jiang Chuan did not respond immediately.
He glanced down at the Tokiwa badge in his hand, then looked up at the real bird.
"Thank you for your kindness."
He smiled, his tone relaxed.
"I will remember that."
Seeing his reaction, Zhenniao didn't continue.
She raised her hand, her fingertips touching her chest.
Her fingers slipped inside the edge of her collar.
The movements were very natural.
There was no hesitation whatsoever.
Jiang Chuan's gaze followed her hand for a moment.
Then he saw that Makoto pulled a business card out from under the fabric of her chest, from between the full breasts covered by black silk.
Black and gold business card.
Slightly thicker than a regular business card, with fine gold lines outlining the edges, and the patterns on the front are faintly visible under light.
The business card still retained a trace of body heat.
You could even smell a slightly stronger, unique scent emanating from her chest.
Zhenniao held the business card between two fingers and handed it to Jiang Chuan.
"This is my personal, unique business card."
Her tone was very ordinary, as if she were introducing something extremely common.
"My special contact information is on it."
"With this business card, you can obtain some resources at the Viridian Gym, and you can also come here anytime to train or recover your Pokémon."
"Our Viridian Gym's Pokémon training simulator is one of the best in Kanto."
She paused for a moment as she spoke.
His gaze slid from Jiang Chuan's face to his collar, and then back again.
"Alternatively, you can also contact me directly using the contact information above."
"I can also offer you a lot of help."
After she finished speaking, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
It's not an exaggeration; it's just a very small arc.
But it was this slight curve that cracked the cool exterior of her face.
"If you're interested in joining later~"
Her voice paused for a moment here.
Soon, it was connected again.
"I will always open the door and welcome you in."
She spoke the word "come in" very softly.
It was so light it was as if it had been deliberately slowed down by half a beat.
Her legs, clad in black stockings, crossed slightly in place, the rustling of the stockings barely audible, but the movement itself seemed to provide a commentary on that statement.
Jiang Chuan smelled the fragrance wafting from her, and then glanced at Zhen Niao's meaningful smile. Before he could say anything...
The real bird had already leaned forward.
She held the business card in her fingers, then slipped it into Jiang Chuan's jacket pocket through the small gap between them.
The movements were light and precise.
I pressed my fingertip against the business card through the fabric to make sure it was in the right place.
The finger lingered on his clothes for less than a second before leaving.
Jiang Chuan felt her fingertips apply slight pressure, as if she were confirming something.
The scent drew closer.
It was so close that he could see it simply by looking down…
The bird's hand hadn't been withdrawn yet; time had lingered a little too long.
But his expression remained calm and indifferent, as if nothing had happened.
"Think it over carefully."
She glanced at Jiang Chuan one last time, her voice carrying a hint of lingering satisfaction.
"Jiang Chuan, I hope we will have many more opportunities to meet in the future."
Just as Masato and Egawa made contact, the two of them walked out of the aisle in the audience area.
It's Hanako and Kasumi.
Xia walked briskly beside Huazi.
But her complexion looked off.
As Xiaoxia stepped out of the passage, she looked up and saw a real bird.
Masahiko's hand was pressed against Jiangchuan's chest.
The movements were both hurried and intimate.
In addition, the real bird's beautiful legs in black stockings were intertwined and twisting in a very slight motion.
Xiaoxia's mind went blank for a moment.
Without thinking, she quickly ran towards that direction.
"Hello!"
Her voice was high-pitched and bright, like a cat with its fur standing on end.
"You wicked woman, what are you doing to my Jiang Chuan!"
She ran very fast, her shoes clicking on the dojo floor.
As if she hadn't heard, Zhenniao merely tilted her head slightly, glancing at Xiaoxia running over out of the corner of her eye. The faint smile on her lips deepened even more.
Then, she withdrew her hand, smiled at Jiang Chuan one last time, and turned to walk back.
Her black dress swayed gracefully, her steps alluring.
Xiaoxia rushed to Jiang Chuan's side.
Without saying a word, she reached out and grabbed Jiang Chuan's arm quickly and forcefully, as if asserting some kind of sovereignty.
The arms were wrapped tightly, leaving no gaps.
Xiaoxia glanced in the direction Zhenniao had left, then lowered her head and patted Jiang Chuan's clothes.
Pop, pop, pop.
She patted very hard, as if she wanted to pat away some unseen dirt.
"Bad woman."
She was still muttering to herself.
"It looks really bad."
"What are you touching? Who gave you permission to touch him?"
She continued filming as she spoke.
He patted Jiang Chuan from his shoulder to his chest, and then from his head to his arm.
Hanako came over at that moment.
She stood on the other side of the river, looking at him tenderly, her concern evident in her eyes.
Xiaoxia's philosophy is very simple.
A good woman can certainly be your sister.
For example, Aimei, Miss Officer Jenny, and Miss Joy were all very good women. They were good to Jiang Chuan, good to her, and had no ill intentions towards themselves.
But real birds are different.
The moment Xiaoxia saw the real bird, she felt that this woman was very scheming.
He always exudes a mischievous aura.
I had a feeling that he had ill intentions.
Especially that scene just now, the real bird's hands were touching Jiang Chuan's body, and his legs were twisting and turning.
This is hardly the secretary of a proper dojo.
Thinking of this, Xiaoxia's gaze at the real bird's back became even fiercer.
Her hands kept patting Jiang Chuan's clothes.
Jiang Chuan looked down at Xiaoxia hanging on his arm, then at his own arm, which had been slapped and was starting to turn red, and felt a little amused and exasperated.
"Alright, alright."
He said with a smile.
"There's hardly any dust on me. If you keep hitting me, you'll make my clothes rip."
Xiaoxia paused for a moment.
But it only paused for a moment.
They quickly resumed filming.
"What do you know?"
She was taking pictures and talking at the same time.
"Some things can't be seen with the eyes."
"I want to take lots of pictures of you, to get rid of all these bad things."
As she spoke, she looked up and glared at Jiang Chuan.
That look in his eyes was just like that of a small animal guarding its food.
Jiang Chuan chuckled and shook his head.
Xiaoxia, when she gets jealous, she's worth three people.
Hanako then took a step forward and stood facing Jiangchuan.
She reached out and gently straightened Jiang Chuan's collar, which had been wrinkled by Xiaoxia's patting.
"Jiang Chuan, are you alright?"
Her gaze swept over Jiang Chuan's face, but she didn't see anything unusual, so she felt relieved.
Jiangchuan Chaohua smiled.
"fine."
He glanced in the direction the real bird had disappeared, his tone casual.
"I just spoke a few more words with that secretary."
"Just like the previous gym leader, he asked me if I wanted to join the Viridian Dojo."
That's all.
Upon hearing this, Xiaoxia tightened her grip on Jiang Chuan's arm even more.
She practically clung to Jiang Chuan.
"No!"
Her voice rose again.
"You are now a member of our Cerulean Dojo."
"How can you even join the Viridian Dojo?"
"If you join the Viridian Dojo, will you still be a member of our Cerulean Dojo and represent our Cerulean Dojo?"
She pouted and looked up at Jiang Chuan.
"Does that mean our Cerulean Gym is inferior to Viridian Gym?"
Jiang Chuan couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.
He looked down at Xiaoxia's puffed-up face and teased her.
"The Viridian Dojo is one of the top high-level dojos in Kanto."
"Cerulean Gym is currently one of the worst beginner gyms."
He paused for a moment, deliberately making a serious thinking expression.
"It seems that Cerulean Gym is inherently weaker than Viridian Gym."
"And it seems like it's not just one head lower."
Xiaoxia's eyes widened in surprise.
She pouted and glared angrily at Jiang Chuan.
"Um?"
"You wicked Jiang Chuan, what are you saying!"
"A dog doesn't mind a poor home!"
Jiang Chuan suddenly exclaimed "Ah!" caught off guard.
He turned his head and looked at Xiaoxia with a half-smile.
"That sounds like you're insulting me."
He paused for a moment.
"Besides, the Cerulean Gym isn't poor, is it?"
"It's just that it's a little weaker in terms of strength."
Xiaoxia clung to Jiang Chuan's arm and started shaking her head.
Her hair swayed back and forth with her movements, like a fluttering flag.
"I don't care! I don't care! I don't care!"
"The Cerulean Dojo is now your dojo, my dojo, and our dojo!"
"Cerulean Gym is our home—"
She drawled out the last syllable and rubbed her cheek against Jiang Chuan's arm.
She looked both charming and naive.
"You are not allowed to say that other dojos are strong, and you are not allowed to abandon the Cerulean Dojo."
"You have to work hard with me."
"My sisters and I are all in your hands now!"
Her voice softened when she said the last sentence.
He even raised his eyes and looked up at Jiang Chuan.
Those eyes were bright and soft, carrying a hint of grievance and a deep sense of dependence.
Jiang Chuan looked down at her, a smile slowly spreading through his heart.
He raised his other hand and affectionately ruffled Xiaoxia's hair.
He ran his fingers through her hair, stopping at the top of her head and gently pressing down.
"Okay, okay."
He said with a smile.
"I was just repeating what she said; I didn't agree to let her join the Viridian Dojo."
"Don't worry, how could I possibly give up on the Cerulean Gym?"
"Why abandon Cerulean City when there are four of the most beautiful women there?"
"I will definitely build Cerulean Gym into a top Kanto Gym that is even better than Viridian Gym."
Hearing Jiang Chuan's words, Xiaoxia's pouting lips slowly relaxed.
She tilted her head to look at Jiang Chuan, her eyes curving into two crescent moons.
Those eyes held happiness, pride, and a hint of barely concealed smugness.
Jiang Chuan praised her for being beautiful.
They also said that Cerulean City has four of the most beautiful women.
That's obviously referring to her and her three older sisters.
Xiaoxia chuckled.
She snuggled closer to Jiang Chuan, like a cat whose fur had been stroked.
"Okay!"
She nodded emphatically.
"Let's work together to make Cerulean Gym the strongest gym in Kanto!"
"You'll be the best and most reliable pillar of our family then!"
"I'm the prettiest and most lively face of the family!"
"Hanako-neechan is our gentlest and most virtuous guardian of our 'backyard'!"
Hanako stood to the side, listening to Kasumi's rambling thoughts, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She gently covered her mouth with the back of her hand, her eyes brimming with a smile like spring water.
"You little rascal."
She spoke softly, shaking her head.
But the light in those eyes was clearly one of longing.
How could she not be moved by such a future and such a vision?
Jiang Chuan stood between the two, with Xiaoxia on his left arm and Hanako smiling gently on his right.
He looked up at the dojo's high dome.
The lights were bright, casting the shadows of the three people close together on the smooth ground, as if they were meant to be one.
"Let's go."
He said softly.
Xiaoxia gave a strong "hmm".
Hanako nodded gently.
The three of them walked together out of the dojo.
Xiaoxia didn't let go of Jiangchuan's arm.
Her fingers touched the edge of Jiang Chuan's pocket.
My fingertips touched the edge of a hard card.
It was that black and gold business card.
Xiaoxia's lips twitched slightly.
But she didn't touch the business card; she trusted Jiang Chuan.
She simply hugged Jiang Chuan's arm a little tighter.
It was so tight it seemed like it wanted all the bad women in the world to know.
This man.
It's hers.
It belongs to the Clarin Dojo.
No one can take it away.