Anyway, Wayne and Ethan chatted while riding in the car since they had nothing else to do. He first remotely guided Ethan through the level.
You couldn't even pass such a simple level... You're really bad, Ethan.
[Ethan: Why haven't you been online for so long?]
[Wayne: I've been in seclusion, training. I don't even have time to look at my phone, let alone play games.]
[Ethan: You're also in seclusion?! Do you want to have an intense battle with me? My Typhlosion is already itching for a fight!]
[Wayne: I'm learning cooking and breeding.]
[Ethan: ...]
Ethan, with his distinctive spiky hair, sat disheveled on the other end of the screen.
[Ethan: You're also learning breeding? Do you want me to introduce you to a Breeding House?]
[Wayne: My family owns one.]
[Ethan: You lucky rich kid!]
[Wayne: It was opened with borrowed money. If it doesn't succeed, I'll be drowning in debt.]
Wayne and Ethan had met during Wayne's travels. They became friends, and Wayne had once carried him through a game.
[Ethan: Cooking... Is your cooking good?]
Ethan himself was a foodie who enjoyed tasting local specialties from various places.
To answer Ethan's question, Wayne generously showed off the dishes his grandpa had made during this time.
[Smoked Fish Fillet].jpg
[Braised Prawns in Oil].jpg
[Crab with Garlic Oil].jpg
[Shredded Potato Pancake].jpg
[Spicy Potatoes].jpg
A dozen or so pictures were sent out consecutively.
[Ethan: Stop it! It looks so delicious. Did you make these?]
[Wayne: No, my grandpa did.]
[Ethan: Your grandpa cooks this well?]
[Wayne: You know Kalos's Siebold, right?]
[Ethan: Of course I know him! The famous chef who doesn't treat being a Trainer as his main profession!]
[Wayne: My grandpa is on par with him.]
Both of their chef levels were Master Level, so it was indeed fair to say they were equals.
After they chatted for over half an hour,
[Ethan: Don't worry, I'll help you promote it!]
Ethan also helped at a Breeding House, but he was far away in New Bark Town, Johto, while Wayne was in Jubilife City, Sinnoh.
They were in the same profession, but there was no conflict of interest.
Wayne could imagine Ethan patting his chest on the other end.
Although Ethan seemed unreliable most of the time, he was a very loyal person.
[Wayne: Thanks a lot. I'll treat you to a meal next time.]
[Ethan: It's a deal!]
Just as Wayne put away his phone, his dad, who was staring at his own phone screen, suddenly spoke.
"Son, do you understand what your uncle meant by setting up a video account?"
His uncle had suggested to his dad that to establish the Breeding House's reputation, video promotion on a streaming video website was essential.
"Your uncle said it's something called Eevee Stream Video Network, but I don't know what that is."
Currently, the most popular website was the Eevee Stream Video Network, headquartered in Jubilife City.
Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, Gym Leader Elesa, and others all had video production teams on Eevee Net.
Red, Blue, and others were also very active on it.
Wayne had never dealt with such things, but his uncle's suggestion was indeed feasible.
Wayne nodded and said, "I haven't tried it. I'll give it a shot."
"Then I'll leave it to you, son. Dad believes in you!"
Wayne said helplessly, "Besides that, do you know anything else?"
Leon paused and thought hard for a while. "Son! Dad believes in you!"
His mom rolled her eyes. "You struggled for so long, and all you did was repeat yourself?"
Wayne couldn't help but smile.
Leaving everything else aside, his dad provided ample emotional support.
With a "ding," the system sound rang out again.
Another side quest appeared on the panel.
[I Really Didn't Want to Be a Content Creator]: Open an account on Eevee Stream Video Network and become a content creator to record the colorful life of the Breeding House!
[Phase One Quest]: Achieve the small goal of one thousand followers.
[Quest Reward]: Slightly increase the Breeding House's reputation, random specialty cuisine recipe × 1, random Pokemon item gacha ticket × 1
Another specialty cuisine recipe?
Wayne was definitely excited!
He had already experienced the power of Smoked Sitrus Berry Juice.
One cup to refresh the mind, two cups for endless energy... Judging by how his grandpa praised the quality of the Tamato berry from the system, all system products were high-quality.
One thousand followers didn't seem too difficult.
Wayne chose to accept.
After eight consecutive hours of travel,
"Jubilife Station has arrived. Passengers getting off, please exit promptly."
Wayne, who had gotten off the train, immediately stretched and took a breath of fresh air.
"Come out, Lucario!"
Lucario didn't like staying in its Poké Ball, but traveling by train wasn't very comfortable either, so it chose to temporarily enter its Poké Ball.
"Look, it's a Lucario!"
"It looks very well-bred."
"Don't you think the Trainer is handsome too?"
Lucario's appearance attracted the attention of many passengers, and some took out their phones to take pictures.
After all, Lucario was a very rare Pokemon, and also one of Sinnoh Champion Cynthia's main Pokemon.
"Over here!"
Levin, dressed in a suit, waved to them.
Getting into his uncle's newly bought seven-seater car, his uncle started the vehicle. "It's a half-hour drive to the Breeding House. Let's go."
The Breeding House was located in the eastern suburbs of Jubilife City.
The ornate gate opened automatically. The moment Wayne saw the Breeding House, he was stunned.
As far as the eye could see, a winding stone path for vehicles stretched forward. Along the way, there were sandy areas, grasslands, and lakes on both sides, and even hills could be seen in the distance!
Wayne couldn't tell how far it extended at first glance.
"Wait, you call this a Breeding House?"
Leon puffed out his chest and said proudly, "What's wrong with that? Professor Oak even calls his back mountain his backyard!"
On the train, Leon had learned about Eevee Stream Video Network and followed Professor Oak's account.
Wayne's mouth twitched. Having followed Professor Oak... Damn it, I can't refute that!
"Wait, does our family have that much money?"
Even in the suburbs, Wayne clearly knew that even with the thirty million borrowed from his uncle, it would definitely not be enough.
His uncle suddenly smiled slightly, trying to exude confidence while hiding his pride.
"No, it's mainly thanks to the support of the Jubilife City Mayor, out of respect for your grandpa and me."
On this point, his uncle Lewis really wasn't boasting.
It was well-known that all bald people were strong.
As a renowned Pokemon style designer, his bald uncle's connections were terrifyingly strong.
Plus, his grandpa, a Top Breeder and Master Level chef, indeed held a certain status in the League.
Wayne asked with a hint of doubt, "Support from the Jubilife City Mayor?"
His uncle explained, "Jubilife City has a prosperous economy and developed industries, but it lacks a Breeding House that combines both fame and strength. It was a perfect match, you could say."
Understanding the reason, Wayne pressed, "How big is it here?"
Leon put his hands on his hips, smiling confidently. "Not very big, just a little over one square kilometer."
"..."