"It is our destiny to meet here. I think we should take advantage of this encounter to cultivate our relationship."
"As a Pokémon breeder, this is what I will always do...
"Hey~!!!"
The purple Poison Jab, now fully charged, shows its might once again.
Gengar popped up and dragged away Xiaogang, who was paralyzed on the ground again.
I've said it before, if you don't do it, you won't die. You are where you are now, it's all your own doing~~~
Gengar ruthlessly dragged Xiaogang aside.
Whitney was stunned for a moment, then her eyes and attention were focused on the Gengar.
"This Gengar... doesn't look normal at all!!"
Then, she took another look at Ash and Misty who were still standing.
In particular, more attention was paid to Ash who was carrying Pikachu.
Then, she took Ash, Misty and others and began their journey through this strange city.
"When you come to the city, you have to make use of the underground streets. It's crowded and chaotic, and you can get lost easily if you're not careful."
Whitney - while introducing, she led the trio into the long underground street.
It's also very lively down there, with lots of shops, Trainers and their Pokémon.
"I often come to this place to play. With me leading the way, you can put a hundred...
Whitney assured everyone confidently: "The department store is right above here. If you take the underground passage, it will be very close..."
"Luckily you lead the way!!"
Misty also thanked happily. If there were no local people to guide them, they didn't know how much time they would have to spend outside.
But~~~it seemed a little early for her to express her gratitude.
When everyone came out of the underground street, they looked at the department store building which seemed to be even longer in the distance:
"Is it my illusion? Am I thinking too much?"
Ash and Misty twitched their eyebrows slightly: "I always feel that it seems to be getting further away from us~~~"
Whitney:"#
"Hahaha, oops, I think I got the exit wrong again."
She gave an awkward but polite smile, then continued to lead everyone back to the underground street.
Then~~~
"Welcome to the Pokémon Beauty Salon!!"
Once again opening the so-called exit door, what came into view was a pair of twin brothers who were beauticians and hairdressers.
"We will definitely dress you up beautifully!!"
As they said that, the smiling twin brothers Tony Teacher wanted to bring Whitney's Clefairy and Ash's Pikachu over.
A group of people: "...
"Sorry, we accidentally went to the wrong place! Sorry~!!"
Apologizing and evacuating were all in a panic.
"I'll do it."
Ash was too lazy to run anymore after seeing this and took out the Rotom Pokédex.
"Beep, Rotom map is navigating you in real time!!"
Well, that's another use for the Rotom Pokédex.
"What a convenient map..."
Whitney also followed Ash, looking at him curiously.
It seems that even she doesn't have such a Pokédex~
Fortunately, with the guidance of Rotom Pokédex, the group made many detours and finally arrived at the department store in Goldenrod City.
"We're finally here~"
After walking out of the underground street and looking at the destination they had finally arrived at, everyone felt a sense of relief.
"Leave it to me from now on!"
Whitney wanted to make up for taking us the wrong way, and promised again:
"Goldenrod Department Store, I know it like my own backyard!!"
"Don't worry!!"
Having said that, she hurried towards the door in front as if to prove something.
But~
"Wait a moment!"
Ash saw this and hurriedly called her to stop, but~~~
Bang!!
It's still too late.
Whitney was seen crashing into the door that was not opened.
Ash:"~~~~~~"
"I know she's trying very hard to help us."
"Tit..."
Misty nodded in agreement: "This Stephanie is a person with poor sense of direction."
Good intentions lead to bad deeds. The bad guys rack their brains, but it is not as good as the stupid people's inspiration. Classic style~~~
At the same time, inside the largest department store in Goldenrod City.
"If you want to search for good scientific research materials~~~"
"Of course I have to come to a Grand Duke company like this!!"
"This way we can develop better products~ meow!!"
The Rockets trio, who had not appeared for a long time, also appeared here.
Well, as the largest modern and prosperous city in the entire Johto Region, it is also the largest department store in this city.
Meowth, Jessie and James were also attracted to this place directly.
"But before searching for good scientific research materials~~~"
"Hiss~~~ What a nice smell, meow!!"
"It's a rare opportunity to come to a big city, how can I not enjoy the food?!"
Jessie and Meowth, one person and one cat, each holding a fork, picked up the sausages on the plate in front of them and ate them with relish.
"Is this okay with you guys?"
James, who was traveling with us, expressed his doubt: "They are eating so openly."
"What are you talking about~ meow!"
Meowth raised his cross and waved it at James: "These are all samples from the underground food market, meow!!"
"What is a sample?"
James, a young nobleman, previously expressed his incomprehension.
"It's just food for people to eat!!"
Jessie explained: "Giving people free tasting is a way for businesses to attract customers."
James was surprised: "Ah? Is it possible to be like this?!"
Meowth: "He doesn't even know this kind of common sense~ meow!!"
"That's right, the eldest son of a wealthy family is just like this, ignorant of the ways of the world!!"
What a despicable young master from an aristocratic family!
"..."
I was actually mocked by these two guys for this?!!
No, I want to eat too!!
Immediately, he picked up a fork next to him, picked up the sausages and fried shrimps on the counter one by one, and then put them all into his mouth.
"It's delicious! It turns out that department stores are heaven!!"
James was so surprised that he almost shed tears of happiness.
Well, although they have sufficient funds now.
However, the joy of getting free food was deeply felt by the trio who had suffered from hardships before.
"Delicious, how about this?! Delicious!!"
"It's delicious, meow!!"
The trio was working at full speed, clearing the counter.
It was at this time~~~
"Who are you?!"
The big sales lady at the counter raised her broad and strong arms, stared at the trio and asked.
Who?!
This sentence seemed to have triggered a switch in the trio, and they stopped eating immediately.
"Since you asked sincerely~"
"We will mercifully tell you!!"
The trio started speaking their classic catchphrases again.
But this time~
"To taste all the food in the world~"
"To drink all the world's tasting drinks!!'
"Let your stomach and intestines be empty first."
"A cute and attractive villain~"
"Jessie!","James!!"
"Team Rocket is eating food samples everywhere~~~"
"After passing through, only the hollow holes of the donut and bamboo wheel will be left.
"That's it~ meow!"
The trio stood there with an attitude of "I'm just trying the samples, what can you do to me?"
However~~~
"There's only one plate for tasting..."
The big sales lady had veins on her forehead and was holding a small plate of sausages in her hands:
"Everything else is just merchandise!!"
Trio: "???"
The greasy face that was covered with food suddenly froze there.
"You have to pay for what you eat!!"
"DB..."
The trio initially shrank their heads in a weak manner, but then they changed their minds.
"Pay? We have plenty of money!!!"
The legacy of having empty pockets made them feel very insecure.
When faced with the need for money, it is inevitable that we will look weak.
But now, they thought about it, the funds given to them by Boss Giovanni are quite sufficient!
Money is the courage of a hero, but also the courage of a mouse.
With money at their disposal, the Rockets trio immediately lost their cowardly attitude and stood up straight.
"Isn't it just paying? We want all the goods you have here!!"
James waved his hand generously, looking like a wealthy man with plenty of money.
Meowth standing by also raised his head and chest, took out his wallet and prepared to count the money.
When Jessie thought of this, she suddenly felt like crying.
For many years, they haven't had the confidence to tell others that they are not short of money.
"Honestly, this feeling is much better than being in a research office and working on inventions~ meow."
After Meowth paid the money, the burly and aggressive proprietress immediately changed her expression, smiling happily and saying in a soft voice, "Thank you for your patronage. You are welcome to come again next time."
James nodded with deep feeling, "This may be the reason why Giovanni doesn't let us sit in the office and wants us to go out and do scientific research and inventions.
"As expected of Boss Giovanni, he knows us so well and has arranged such a good way out for us...
Jessie also looked admiring.
"What a great feeling!!"
After the trio paid the bill there, they had a hearty meal right after.
There, he was leaning back in his chair, stroking his full stomach and looking happy:
"But then again, what should we do next?"
"Shouldn't you buy the ingredients first~ meow?"
"But what happens after you buy it?"
James raised a key question: "After we have prepared all the materials."
"What if I make something that the boss is not satisfied with?"
"We obviously have some wonderful ideas, but the previous results don't seem to be very effective..."
As soon as James finished speaking, the trio fell into silence again.
Well, they seem to have discovered that they are stuck in a dead end again.
noodle.
First, he would take out the research results of his own inventions and hand them over to his boss, get rewards from his boss, get promoted and get a raise, and then continue to work hard in scientific research.
The results they produced made the boss very dissatisfied, and he was suspended from work and had his salary cut. Then they produced inventions that were appreciated...
If this cycle continues over and over again, it is easy to fall into a vicious circle.
Although they don't mind going back and forth like this, after all, it's a pretty good feeling to get a promotion and a raise every time.
But the key question is...
Their boss Giovanni's patience is limited!!
Boss Giovanni gave them one last chance because of their failure.
And they did seize the opportunity and staged a comeback.
But what happens after that?
Such an opportunity doesn't always come along.
What if the boss is not satisfied with the research results submitted next time?
"`"So the next time we submit an invention, it had better be a success and not a failure.
"That's right. If we succeed once more, even if we fail again the next time, we will still have room for error~ meow!!"
"But how can we ensure that the next invention will be successful?"
"Well...how did we succeed last time?"
The trio was silent, then looked at each other:
"It's that little brat (meow)!!"
They have not forgotten that it was with Ash's guidance that they were able to successfully turn their lives around!!
"And it's not just this time. This was the first time we were recognized by Boss Giovanni and embarked on the right path...
"It seems that it is indeed because of his Coaching~ meow!!"
The trio quickly reached a consensus.
"So, let's first organize the design drawings and ideas for the next research invention and show them to that little brat.
"If he says it's okay, then it's definitely okay!!"
"After all, he hasn't failed yet~ meow!!"
"Yeah, yeah, whether it's the Indigo Plateau Conference or the Orange Alliance Winners Cup, it seems like he has never lost."
"It is not without reason that they say that those who succeed will always succeed!!"
"Okay, it's decided! Let's sort out the ideas and thoughts for the next invention first, and then go find that little brat~ meow!!"
"Oooooh!!"
After the Rockets trio made up their minds, they once again set out to work with full enthusiasm.
But this time, they are not concerned about Ash's Pikachu~
Instead, it was him as a Trainer.
"But how are we going to find that little brat?"
(Hello, King Zhao) "He is definitely going to challenge the Alliance Gym. We just need to wait for him in the next gym city~ Ah meow."
"That makes sense! But I remember there seemed to be a Goldenrod Gym in this Goldenrod City?"
"I've seen it, it looks like their gym is on vacation.
"Then let's go to the next gym city and wait for him."
"No problem, but I think we can still go shopping in the Goldenrod department store~ meow!!"
"Agree!!!"
The Rockets trio raised their arms and legs, with their wallets still full, continued to cheer, and began their shopping trip.
On the other hand, inside this department store~
"It's really thanks to you, Whitney, that we were able to purchase so many useful items."
Ash and his group, carrying large and small bags, also successfully walked out of the department store.
Well, no matter how lost Whitney is, when it comes to shopping, every Stephanie can never go wrong!!
"Nothing, I just happened to be there."
Whitney was also smiling and very happy. As long as she was shopping, no matter if it was for others or for herself, she always felt happy.
"Besides, you bought so many things for Pokémon, you really love your Pokémon."
"Of course, they are our most important partners!!"
Xiao Gang's mouth was serious for a moment, and then he wanted to complain again: "Just like what you did to us, Miss Whitney..."
"Eehee?!"
From the shadows at his feet, Gengar slowly emerged again.
Xiao Gang:
"I haven't said anything this time!!"
He was in a panic and quickly gave reminders.
"Is this your Gengar Ash?"
Whitney's attention was once again on Gengar:
"I've noticed before that this Gengar and your Pikachu, Ash, are both very well bred."
"Well, because I still need them to help me with the gym challenge."