July 6th, Monday.

As the final exam ended, Lu Ye officially started his summer vacation.

The bus stopped on campus, and parents were constantly shuttling around the dormitory buildings. Among them, a few seasonedTrainerscould also be seen.

“Dad… Next time, don’t sendCharizardto pick me up… It’s way too eye-catching!”

Tian Youwei complained over the phone while waving to Lu Ye. “See you next semester, Brother Lu!”

Lu Ye waved back, watchingCharizardflap its wings and disappear into the distance, carrying Tian Youwei and his luggage.

“Being rich is great,” Lu Ye sighed.

Despite his wealthy background, Tian Youwei’s high school grades weren’t good enough to get intoModu University’s Battle Department.

Fairness doesn’t always mean equality; in some ways, the college entrance exam is the only path for many ordinary people to becomeTrainers.

Lu Ye yawned, shouldering his backpack as he walked along the petal-strewn path. Behind him, light footsteps approached.

“How’s your preparation for the finals going?”

Shen Tingzhi, wearing a single ponytail, walked beside Lu Ye.

Lu Ye paused for a moment.

Yesterday, he had promised to train seriously, but instead, he ended up napping all afternoon withEevee…

“Should be fine,” Lu Ye cleared his throat.

“Anyway, it’s no big deal if I lose.Haunterhas already done its best.”

Shen Tingzhi nodded. After a brief silence, she said, “My dad wants to meet you.”

“Huh?”

“He watched your battle videos and wants to hire you as my private coach.”

“Mainly for battle commands…” Shen Tingzhi’s face flushed. “I’m still too weak.”

The Shen family, aFairy-typelineage, was also involved in business, particularlyPokémonluxury goods and beauty products.

Lu Ye had seen Shen Tingzhi’s social media. Her secondPokémonwas a newly hatchedTogepi, a testament to her family’s resources.

“Better not. My skills are still limited,” Lu Ye declined.

Barely enough to beat Gold, he thought to himself.

Shen Tingzhi nodded, stopping. “See you next semester.”

The morning exam lasted only two hours.

Lu Ye thought it would be fine to leave twoPokémonat home alone.

He even putEeveein aPoké Balland toldHaunterto behave.

But unexpectedly,Haunterwent off on its own?!

The room showed no sign ofHaunter. Remembering its overly enthusiastic nature, Lu Ye rubbed his forehead.

“I really never learn…”

He letEeveeout of thePoké Ball. The sleepy little creature rubbed its eyes and let out an adorable cry.

“Eevee? (*･ω-q)”

“Did you seeHaunter?”

The little one shook its head like a rattle.

“Forget it… It’ll probably come back at mealtime.”

Lu Ye’s unease grew, but he sighed and tookEeveeto the bedroom.

He turned on the computer, and the long-unused streaming software pinged to life.

Room Name: [Pokémon Battle! Teacher Lu is Back!]

Immediately, a flood of fans poured into the stream, and the chat exploded.

“D***, Teacher Lu, you finally started streaming!”

“Time to eat, brothers!”

“My youth is back!”

Teacher Lu’s familiar teasing tone rang out.

“Sorry, it was exam week. No time to update strategies.”

“Now that it’s summer break, I’ll make sure you’re all taken care of.”

“Eevee?”

Eeveetilted its head curiously at the camera.

“AWSL!!”

“Streamer, move away! We want a clear shot ofEevee!”

“This Teacher Lu guy is so annoying. Stop blocking myEevee!”

Teacher Lu grinned awkwardly.

“Thanks to ‘Has Teacher Lu Eaten Yet’ for the plane… Yeah, just ate, had egg fried rice.”

“Thanks to ‘For Little Eevee’ for the rocket. Say thanks,Eevee.”

“Eevee?”

Eeveepawed at the camera, still looking sleepy and cute.

“You’re the uncle! Your whole family’s uncles!”

“Ahh, I’m dead!”

“Please don’t switch screens! Let me seeEevee!”

Lu Ye placedEeveeon his lap, gently stroking its fur.

Eeveereluctantly lay down, its fluffy tail brushing Lu Ye’s elbow, ears twitching now and then.

“First time here. Is this anEeveestream?”

“Teacher Lu, get lost!”

He opened the game.

While waiting for matchmaking, Teacher Lu played a round ofDou Dizhu.

“Are you the charity gambling god?”

“Streamer slacking off. LetEeveetake over!”

Unfazed, Teacher Lu glanced at his cards and smirked.

“These cards? You think you can beat me?”

“D***, a perfect round? I’m out!”

The stream filled with laughter.

Teacher Lu’s content was as hilarious as ever.

When it came to battles, savvy viewers had their notebooks ready.

“Today, we’re using theStealth Rockteam.”

“Fans know I’m all aboutStallteams.”

“Stallis a legit part ofPokémonbattles… Just don’t use it inGym Leaderchallenges.”

“Three viewers have already asked me to cover their medical bills…”

“Enough chit-chat. Let’s see today’s match.”

Teacher Lu’s team:Skarmory,Ferrothorn,Cofagrigus,Amoonguss,Blissey, andTentacruel.

The opponent, fromGoldenrod City, had a team of:Miltank,Clefable,Wigglytuff,Chansey,Lickitung, andClefairy.

“Looks like anEvasionteam!”

“AnotherGym Leader?”

Lu Ye’s eye twitched. ThatMiltankreminded him of bad memories—

Whitney’snever-endingRolloutfrom the GBA days still haunted him.

Seeing the opponent’s ID, [Goldenrod Gym Leader Whitney], Lu Ye smirked.

“What goes around, comes around!”

“Go,Skarmory!Stealth Rock!”

Skarmorysoared, scattering sharp feathers across the field.

Whitney reacted quickly. “Miltank, chargeRollout!”

“Still rolling?Skarmory,Whirlwind!”

In battles, forcing a switch counts as a loss.

TheStealth RockandWhirlwindcombo forced opponents to switch, taking repeated damage.

AddToxic SpikesandSpikes, and it was downright cruel!

Whitney’sMiltankwasn’t blown away, but a screeching roar made it recoil. Whitney quickly withdrew it.

“Teacher Lu, are you even human?”

“Can’t blow it away? Just roar!”

“Gotta loveStallandEntry Hazardteams!”

The field bristled with spikes and traps. Each switch meant pain.

After defeatingLickitung,Miltankreturned, immediately taking damage from traps.

Whitney gritted her teeth. “Go,Clefairy!Minimize!”

“Skarmory,Whirlwind!”

“Stop being so annoying!” Whitney shouted. “Clefairy,Attract!”

As hearts flew towardsSkarmory, Lu Ye recalled it, sending inCofagrigus.

“Now that’s a prediction!”

“Teacher Lu’s wrecking theGym Leader!”

The match ended with a 6-2 victory for Teacher Lu’sStealth Rockteam.

BP points shot up by a thousand.

The chat exploded.

“Teacher Lu didn’t screw up today?!”

“ThatFerrothorntanked threeRollouts?!”

“Learned a new strat!”

“Teacher Lu, please be a decent person!”

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by lotustale.com