"How can that be possible? Professional Breeders are already rare, not to mention their fees are quite standard. If they are Professional Breeders and charge such low fees, wouldn't that be malicious competition?" Brock said with some dissatisfaction after hearing.
Suzie shook her head and said, "They are not Professional Breeders. They just use some special methods to give the Pokémon a temporary boost in energy and spirit, but such an increase is harmful and has side effects on the Pokémon."
"But since the people who come to Beauty Street are mostly passersby, it's basically a one-time deal. Even if they notice something off with their Pokémon, they would just dodge the blame, saying it's because of their own training."
Hearing this, anger appeared on Ash and his friends' faces. How could such irresponsible behavior towards Pokémon be allowed?
"Can't they be reported?" Misty couldn't help but ask.
Suzie shook her head: "It's not that we can't, but rather that we shouldn't. In fact, it's partly my fault."
After finding out that the Breeders on Beauty Street were attracting customers this way, Suzie had tried to advise them to stop doing such wrong things.
But she was met with a snappy response.
"You, as a Professional Breeder, don't have to worry about food and clothing. A single charge from you equals five of ours! Of course, you wouldn't use such methods."
"But have you thought about it? If we don't do this, we starve! Who told you, a Professional Breeder, to be here!"
"Why not explore the vast world outside instead of stealing business from us in this corner? Unbelievable."
"..."
Words like these coming from the Breeders left Suzie at a loss.
"They behave like this because I've squeezed their living space. If I report them, they'll have no source of income at all, and I also plan to leave Beauty Street for a while."
"They are right. I really should go see the outside world. If I leave, maybe they will return to their usual way of life."
In Suzie's words, there was nothing but helplessness. To put it bluntly, she was too kind-hearted. This kind of malicious competition could be reported easily!
After all, the potions and nutrient solutions they used had problems and couldn't withstand investigation.
But those people exploited Suzie's kindness, confident that she wouldn't report them, allowing them to act so arrogantly.
"That's not right, Miss Suzie," Ash said sternly to Suzie.
"Wrong acts are just wrong, the reasons can be understood but not forgiven. Such harmful things to Pokémon should be stopped immediately. It's not your fault for being excellent, and if your excellence causes them to be unable to live… then that's just how it is."
Ash was absolutely zero-tolerance when it came to things that harmed Pokémon, and this time it was indeed their fault.
To put it harshly, if someone's success forces others into difficulty, the world is full of excellent people, and how do the others manage to live? It's just a matter of changing their way of living.
The people on Beauty Street were those who were envious and unwilling to change their way of life, and tried to use so-called moral standards to trap others.
Ash had no good feelings for such people and would probably report them without hesitation.
After hearing this, the forced smile on Suzie's face disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.
In fact, Ash was right. Her current indulgence was good for those people, but what about her and those Pokémon?
If those Pokémon undergoing special massages developed problems, she would also be an accomplice, turning a blind eye despite knowing the problem.
For someone like Suzie, with a kind nature, that is indeed the case.
So Ash's words also provoked deep reflection from Suzie. Was what she was doing truly correct?
"Miss Suzie, whether or not you're leaving Beauty Street soon, you have to correct those people's mistakes. It's because their hearts are temporarily clouded, they need someone to clear that fog!" Brock chimed in from the side.
"Yes, I will. I'll go find them tomorrow!" Suzie nodded, her voice soft yet firm.
Perhaps because Ash and the others helped Suzie resolve her inner conflict, she became more enthusiastic towards Ash and the others, even proactively teaching them Pokémon massage techniques.
The methods of massage, potions, and points are all essential. Although Ash had been guided by experts in the group chat, nothing compares to practical guidance. With Suzie's help, Ash's skills in massage improved to another level.
Brock also started learning the techniques for massaging Pokémon, adding to the ways to help them relax during rest in the wild.
…
Three days passed quickly, and under Suzie's guidance, Ash and Brock steadily improved in their breeding skills.
What shocked Suzie most was Ash's breeding skills, which, despite hinting at his being a newcomer in many areas, were more professional than a Professional Breeder in some aspects.
Additionally, Ash's learning ability was swift; in just three days, Suzie found she no longer had much to teach him. Although Brock also learned well, in comparison to Ash, he was somewhat outmatched.
However, Brock had his unique insights. Unlike Ash, Brock had begun to pave his own way, whereas Ash was still in the exploration phase.
Once Ash categorizes and summarizes what he has learned and fully integrates it into his own, he might become an even more remarkable Breeder than she is!
Yet, under such talent, Ash's main profession was Trainer, which made Suzie feel a bit regretful.
If Ash pursued a career as a Breeder, he might truly become one of the world's top Breeders, as his talent was the best Suzie had encountered in her travels over the past years!
But everyone has their ambitions.
While teaching Ash and Brock, Suzie also explicitly told the Breeders on Beauty Street not to use those overly stimulating massage methods and potions on Pokémon anymore.
Otherwise, she would report them to the police.
Under such a threat, and with Suzie about to leave, the breeding houses on Beauty Street weighed the pros and cons and ultimately agreed with Suzie.
Whether they would fulfill their promise depended on whether they dared to gamble with their careers. If they used those potions again and were found out, there would be no place for them in the breeding community.
Don't underestimate Suzie's influence in the breeding world!
Additionally, during those three days, Ash and the others unexpectedly encountered Team Rocket's trio, whom they hadn't seen for a while.
This encounter took place at one of the breeding houses on Beauty Street, with Team Rocket disguised as fashion trendsetters and attracting customers under the gimmick of making Pokémon more beautiful.
With their unique aesthetic standards and James's excellent makeup and cutting skills, they actually managed to make a name for themselves.
Then, taking advantage of this to recruit customers extensively, they secretly captured the customers' Pokémon. Just when they were about to make a big getaway, Ash discovered them.
It was pure bad luck for them, as this time they hadn't targeted Ash, but coincidentally, Ash's Aura Power detected their Auras, once again foiling their plan.
You could say that enemies always meet!
With Team Rocket's trio dealt with, the breeders agreed not to use harmful potions on Pokémon again, and Suzie was ready to leave Beauty Street.
Ash and his friends' journey in Celadon City had come to an end, and they were preparing to head to the next city.