Chapter 55 Rotom Pokédex.
Xia He and Mu Xiuli were utterly shocked after hearing Xia Mu's account of Rotom.
As top executives of a cross-regional logistics group with a very special status and direct ties to the League, they naturally knew many secrets unknown to ordinary people and could connect various aspects of a situation with just a few words.
The couple were aware of Rotom's existence,but they had never imagined that this Pokémon could be developed in so many ways.
It was perhaps a coincidence that they had witnessed the Rotom Pokédex at the banquet earlier.
Now, their son was talking about an even more complete Rotom industry chain.
As intelligent people, they couldn't miss the immense business opportunities.
Xia He and Mu Xiuli already had an idea, but they needed to conduct in-depth investigations and gather sufficient intelligence.
After all, this was no small matter. If this Rotom idea actually works and entered all aspects of human life, it would overturn the current way of life for humanity.
However, if this plan succeeds, seizing the initiative is crucial. Even if related research and development already exists in other regions, they can implement it in the Kanto region.
The concern is that the Xia family can't possibly handle such a huge opportunity alone.
If they don't share, implementation will face numerous obstacles.
Furthermore, the regional alliance likely won't stand idly by.
A The League would never allow a monopoly..
"Son, where did you get these ideas? If your mother and I hadn't seen Rotom's encyclopedia last night, we wouldn't have imagined Rotom could be involved in so many fields," Xia He said.
Xia Mu was slightly taken aback.
"Dad, you and Mom saw the Rotom Pokédex?"
"Yes, at last night's dinner, Dr. Magnolia from the Galar region, along with her granddaughter and assistant, demonstrated the wonders of the Rotom Pokédex. According to them, the development of the Rotom intelligent Pokédex in the Galar region is in its final stages.
A major purpose of their trip to the Kanto region was to refine the Pokédex information. After the testing is completed, this Pokédex will be distributed worldwide." Xia He remarked with emotion.
"Speaking of which, your dad and I were discussing on our way back just now, planning to arrange a small cruise ship from our family specifically to assist them." Mu Xiuli said, while also mentioning another matter, "After all, they're coming to the Cinnabar City Research Institute to take over Professor Ivy's work, and we'll be seeing each other frequently for the next year."
"We only invested in the research institute because of Professor Ivy. Now that Professor Ivy is gone, we still have to worry about the institute's affairs." Xia He shook his head, quite helplessly.
Xia Mu could understand. After all, research institutes belong to the Alliance, and local corporations investing in them are basically giving away money; it's always been a significant expense.
However, there are both advantages and disadvantages.
Even this small involvement will benefit the group a lot the group's future development.
It's like in Xia Mu's previous life; private enterprises, as they grow and become stronger, inevitably have to contribute to society and the country—this is unavoidable.
The same applies in the Pokémon world.
"Dad, you don't need to think like that. Even if the research institute isn't profitable, other aspects should be able to double the money. Besides, our family isn't short of money; just consider it publicity for our family," Xia Mu said frankly, his thinking clear.
Hearing Xia Mu's words, Xia He laughed with satisfaction: "That's true, but many things are more complicated than you think."
Xia He paused, exchanged a glance with Mu Xiuli, smiled at each other, and then continued:
"Son, after this experience of falling into the water, you've indeed matured a lot and grown up quite a bit.
These past few days, either your father and I have been discussing how to give you some practical experience starting from now on.
"Since you're planning to go on a trip tomorrow, my plan is that while you're traveling, you should enjoy the beauty of the trip, but also complete the tasks I've given you...
"You need to get involved in our family business, and you also need to get to know some people you absolutely must meet..."
Xia He's words were very direct, and Xia Mu was once again forced to learn a lesson.
This late-night heart-to-heart talk had gotten him into a mess.
However, Xia Mu realized he couldn't escape it.
His family background wasn't as simple as he'd initially thought. Through his spare time researching, Xia Mu had learned a bit.
For example, while the Xia family wasn't a top-tier wealthy family in the Kanto region, they were definitely one of the most powerful in the Kanto Islands.
Not only in Kanto, but also in the Orange Islands, the Johto region, and other areas, the Xia Group had branches controlled by every member of the Xia family.
Although his parents were directors of the Xia Logistics Group, holding high positions, their power was only at the regional level. Furthermore, Xia Logistics was just one of the Xia family's many businesses.
During the conversation, Xia Mu accepted Xia He's first request: to go to Cinnabar Island, he had to first find his great-uncle, Uncle Blaine.
Uncle Blaine was the head of the Cinnabar Island Dojo and, in effect, one of the true power holders of the Xia family.
He was one of the three key figures in the Xia family.
In short, his future wouldn't be like those carefree, unrestrained transmigrators in novels.
Four words to describe it: immense pressure.
He wasn't a big shot in his past life, and the original owner of this body lived like an ordinary person.
Now, all the pressure was on his shoulders.
...
In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.
Xia Mu and his Pokémon were full of energy and enthusiasm.
Even Gardevoir, who had only joined the team yesterday, was influenced by the excitement.
Starting a new life, Xia Mu didn't force it, because of his past emotional trauma; it was better to let things happen naturally.
Speaking of which, last night's conversation had left Xia Mu feeling mentally exhausted.
Fortunately, he had thought things through clearly, so he didn't suffer from insomnia; otherwise, he probably wouldn't be so energetic now.
He would do his best to do what his parents asked him to do, but the outcome, or rather, the choice he had, was that he wouldn't need to rely on the Xia family in the future.
After all, he was a transmigrator with a cheat-like simulator.
The law of the jungle was the same in every world, and Xia Mu knew that as long as he possessed absolute power, he could surpass anyone, and no one could control his thoughts.
Breakfast was unusually lavish today.
This was Xia Mu's first long trip away from home, so Mu Xiuli got up early to prepare.
She also welcomed Gardevoir, preparing delicious snacks for her.
Unlike his father, Xia Mu's mother even apologized to Gardevoir for the way she was captured.
Having accepted Xia Mu, Gardevoir had received some emotional healing and didn't dislike Mu Xiuli, accepting the apology.
However, Gardevoir still harbored some hostility towards Xia Mu, which would take time to heal.
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