Chapter 65
: Family Banquet
"Doli~"
You've worked hard, my good child.
"Doli~"
Leave the rest to us.
"Thank you, Miss Skirt."
After preparing snacks and dinner for dozens of Pokémon, Sofia felt completely exhausted. She first thanked the ladies in skirts who had volunteered to take on the remaining work, then hunched over and returned to her room.
After picking up her change of clothes, she took a nice, relaxing shower.
When I came out again, it was already past six o'clock in the afternoon. It was just dusk in autumn, but some bright stars could already be seen in the sky, and the moon in the distance had quietly peeked out.
The ladies in skirts seemed quite skilled at it.
Together with the Lilyroot Dolls, they brought out the snacks and dinner from the room and placed them on the rattan table and chairs that had been created by the Sceptile and Venusaur earlier.
"Doli~ Doli~"
"Doli dooli~"
Two young ladies in skirts stood in the center of the courtyard table and chairs, swaying slightly. A strange power emanated from them, and in an instant, the entire courtyard was filled with the fragrance of flowers that made people feel relaxed and healed.
"Yo~!"
So comfortable!
The rock dog rolled to Miss Skirt's feet and lay down on the ground with its limbs outstretched.
"Yukichi Yukichi~"
That's absolutely right.
Young Kiras, who was brought to the banquet by Sophia, felt the same way. However, compared to Rock Dog's casualness, she sat more ladylike in a wicker chair specially prepared for her.
In front of this rattan chair is a small round table, with only one rattan chair placed directly opposite it. Two sweet-smelling fresh flowers are also placed on the table.
This was prepared intentionally by Sofia.
On the other side of this table and chairs are identical but much larger tables and chairs, and it goes without saying who they were prepared for.
"Bang..."
haven't seen you for a long time……
"Doli".
My child, thank you for taking care of the farm while we were away.
"Debang debang".
As is my duty, the weeds there need to be cleared regularly, otherwise it will be troublesome when Xia comes back.
"Doli dooli~"
Xia Ming is a good boy. Xia Mu has a very responsible grandson.
"Bang?"
Who said no?
In the courtyard, Pangolin was talking as it reached out and touched the gift Xia Ming had given it.
Miss Skirt also noticed the peculiar brooch-like pendant, and after sensing the strange power emanating from it, her eyes involuntarily revealed a look of envy.
Apart from the boy who took her away from her hometown, no one else has ever given her such a gift.
It seems that Xia Ming is not only a good kid, but also someone who values relationships very much. Perhaps he really can fulfill the promises he made.
Unconsciously, Miss Skirt was filled with expectations for the future.
After returning to the farm, she saw that Xia Ming was indeed working hard to renovate it. He not only planted crops but also tidied up the farm inside and out and was building a very large house.
It's clear that he truly wants to put down roots in this land, just as he said he would.
He didn't have the same advantages as his parents, which is already quite remarkable for a sixteen-year-old.
and……
Miss Skirt turned to look at Sophia, who was walking out of the house. She had changed into a brand new home dress and was sitting under the eaves enjoying the evening breeze. Beside her stood Riolu, who was keeping watch with her.
"Doli~"
Xia Ming has a very good eye.
"Huh?"
It's clearly my Sophia who's interested in that guy.
The Sceptile, which had somehow appeared behind the two Pokémon, plopped down on the ground.
"Eek~"
Of course, I can rest assured now.
"Doli dooli~"
"Bang!"
"Huh!"
"Doli~"
Miss Skirt watched the two children start arguing and chuckled softly, while the leaves on her body became even brighter due to the fluctuation of her emotions, and the fragrance that involuntarily wafted out was refreshing.
Not many other Pokémon attended the family dinner, but Sofia did not forget the Pokémon who had settled on her farm.
The lily root dolls, carrying trays of fragrant Boffins and soufflés on their heads, distributed them throughout the farm.
The Pokémon, drawn by the aroma, readily picked up a food item from the plate that they liked.
"Whoosh~"
The worm-like plant extends its vines.
"q~"
The tree spirit politely extends its hand and says thank you.
Other Pokémon, such as Wobbuffet, Wartortle, and Vivavo, also received snacks from this family feast.
"I could smell the delicious aroma from afar. As expected of Sophia's cooking, right, Larvitar and Duraludon?"
"Yoji~"
"Lulu~"
Not long after, Xia Ming and a group of Pokémon appeared outside the gate of the Blackberry Vineyard.
The two little ones beside her nodded in agreement. Sophia's cooking skills were definitely several levels higher than Xia Ming's!
Of course, it's not that they didn't like the food Xia Ming prepared, it's just that Sophia's cooking was a little better.
"Xia Ming, and everyone else, welcome home!"
The moment Sophia saw Xia Ming, she stood up, waved, and shouted at them.
The rattan table was already laden with delicious snacks and dinner. Sophia even sent the ladies in skirts to town to buy some tablecloths so that Xia Ming could have a hot meal.
Now we're just waiting for him to come back and eat.
"Pop pop pop~"
So delicious and fragrant!
"Yo ma!"
want to eat!
"Hoo-hoo?"
Don't rush, do you remember what I taught you?
"Hoo-hoo~"
We lined up and waited for him to arrange seats; everyone would get a seat.
The insects and cocoons behind Xia Ming were already impatient, but the two nanny insects stopped their restlessness in time and directed them to line up behind Xia Ming, waiting for their master to arrange seats for them.
Although they longed for it, the baby insects and their cocoons listened to the nanny insects and lined up neatly behind them to eat.
"Skirt~"
Please follow me~
A young woman in a skirt took over the role of guide and led the future family members to the nearby wicker chairs.
Xia Ming entrusted the matter to them with peace of mind, and then brought Young Giras and Aluminum Steel Dragon to Sophia's side.
As soon as he reached her, Xia Ming eagerly opened his arms and hugged Sophia tightly.
"Thank you for your hard work, Sofia."
"No...it's nothing. Xia Ming can rely on me for these kinds of things from now on."
Although it was Xia Ming who was thanking Sophia, Sophia smiled and patted Xia Ming on the back, like a mother comforting a child.
"Let's eat first. Aren't you going to see Uncle Pierre tomorrow? You need to cheer up."
"Um!"
Holding Sophia's hand, the two sat down on rattan chairs on either side of the rattan table.
On the left are two baby gibbons imitating the design, and on the right are children's tables and chairs featuring three Pokémon: Duraludon, Rockruff, and Riolu.
Under the dim sunlight, a quiet family dinner was being held.
There was only delicious food, only tranquility, and only the refreshing fragrance of flowers.