lerbook Chapter 423 Exploding the Old Man's Gold Coins
Chapter 423 Exploding the Old Man's Gold Coins
"Ahem, Luo Chen... old man, could I ask you for one more favor?"
Professor Oak rubbed his hands together, his expression suggesting he was making a final mental preparation.
He thought to himself, since he had already swallowed his pride and asked Li Luochen for help, he might as well be even more shameless.
Anyway, I've already lost face in academia a long time ago, so one more time won't make a difference!
People need face, trees need bark, but if a person has no face, he is invincible!
Professor Oak silently recited this profound saying, which he had heard from who-knows-where, and suddenly felt enlightened.
He's lived to be this old; what storms hasn't he weathered?
At this age, what's a little bit of shame?
This is one of the few opportunities to study legendary Pokémon!
Consider this my pride a gift to Li Luochen!
"What is it?" Li Luochen asked.
"It's...it's..."
Professor Oak rubbed his hands together, unusually hesitant, his gaze shifting back and forth between Li Luochen and Regigigas several times, as if considering how to speak in a way that wouldn't seem too greedy.
"Could I borrow Regigigas for a while during the Quartz Conference? Don't worry, just for a short time. I promise I'll return it to you afterward!"
He clasped his hands together, bent slightly at the waist, and lowered his posture considerably.
A highly respected old scholar was bowing so deeply to a young man, his expression so sincere that it was impossible to refuse.
"No, no, please! Let's talk this out!"
Li Luochen quickly stepped forward to support Professor Oak's arm, helping him up from his clasped-hands position.
He was genuinely terrified by Professor Oak's behavior.
A respected Pokémon professor with gray hair bowing and scraping to himself—what would people think if word got out?
If this happened in the Donghuang region, passersby would gossip about it!
Labels like "young people don't know how to respect the elderly" and "they are arrogant because they have a mythical beast" will probably be slapped on one after another.
Li Luochen felt a chill run down his spine just thinking about it.
"Luo Chen~ Please say yes to Grandpa Daiki!"
Bilan hooked her arm around Li Luochen's and hung on him, looking up at him with bright, sparkling eyes that seemed to hold two stars.
"Mua~mua~!"
She kissed Li Luochen's face several times, making loud smacking noises that made the Pokémon in the yard look up.
"You love me the most, don't you? Just say yes, Grandpa Oak, for my sake!"
Bilan's voice was sweet and soft, and she acted coquettishly with a straight face.
Then, Bilan leaned close to Li Luochen's ear, her warm breath brushing against his earlobe, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"I promise you what we talked about these past few days, okay?"
Li Luochen's ears turned slightly red.
"Cough cough cough... this... that..."
Li Luochen cleared his throat, his gaze drifted for a moment, then returned.
Bilan was still hanging on his arm, smiling, her eyes curving into two crescent moons.
Professor Oak stood opposite him, his hands clasped in front of him, looking expectant, like an old child waiting to unwrap a present.
"Since you've said that, Professor Oak, you are indeed a Pokémon enthusiast."
Li Luochen paused, his tone becoming more serious, "You deserve a lot of credit for the advanced state of the Pokédex today. So—"
He glanced at Azure, and Azure winked at him.
"Regichikas will stay with you for a while."
After saying that, he took Bilan's hand again, holding it tightly, as if afraid she would run away.
Cough, I agreed to let Professor Oak let him research Regigigas, definitely not because of what Azure just said.
Absolutely not!
Is Li Luochen the kind of person who would easily be swayed by his wife's coquettishness?
His actions were out of respect for his elders and Professor Oak's contributions to Pokémon research, entirely out of altruism, and had absolutely nothing to do with Azur Lane's "I promise you."
Hmm, no!
"Great! Once I finish my research and publish the paper, I'll definitely add you as a second author!"
Professor Oak's voice trembled with excitement, and his hands clasped together unconsciously, as if afraid that Li Luochen would change his mind.
He didn't expect Li Luochen to agree so readily, without even mentioning any conditions or hesitating.
This straightforwardness made the old man feel a little guilty.
"Luo Chen, all your expenses in the Kanto region these past few days... oh no, from now on, will be reimbursed by me! Don't be shy, it's what you deserve!"
Professor Oak himself felt that his words were a bit cheesy.
They were even willing to lend him Regigigas for research, but he could only repay them with money. No matter how he thought about it, he felt stingy.
But there's nothing he can do; this is one of the few things he can still offer.
He was never greedy or profit-driven in his life. The little wealth he accumulated consisted mainly of books and research materials, and very little of it could be converted into money.
He only hoped that Li Luochen wouldn't feel that he was using money to tarnish his noble soul!
"Yay!"
Bilan's crisp and loud voice abruptly blocked Li Luochen's "You mustn't" from his lips.
She has so many things she wants to buy lately.
That newly released limited edition bag, that makeup set I spent ages applying, and that coat hanging in the shop window that made her unable to move...
She wants so many things!
However, Li Luochen wouldn't give her any money and kept talking about "being thrifty and managing the household well," which made her feel really stifled.
Perfect timing! Professor Oak has delivered himself right to our doorstep; why not take advantage of him?
Professor Oak has money! What I spend is just a drop in the ocean compared to his wealth!
"Feed..."
Li Luochen nudged Bilan with a gentle nudge, signaling her to at least show some respect for her elders.
Professor Oak is still standing on the other side, and you're already planning how to spend his money? What kind of behavior is that?
"what?"
Azure turned her head, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, her warm breath brushing against his earlobe, "Don't tell me you don't use the things I bought~ Haven't you always wanted to see me cosplay as a bunny girl? And who said they wanted to hear me call you 'that'?"
"Is it real or fake?"
Li Luochen couldn't help but lower his voice and say.
There was no way around it; Azure had gotten herself so distracted that the other party had to take responsibility for her.
Really~
"Then hurry up and shout."
"Ugh, who shouts like that in a place like this?"
Bi Lan rolled her eyes at Li Luochen and subconsciously pinched his waist.
"Honey~"