"gardevoir!! (What's with that expression! Why are you looking at me like that!)"
Gardevoir Aunt was indignant, seeing Shiny Gardevoir's foolish expression. How could she look at an elder like that?
"Gardevoir? (Who am I?)"
Seeing Gardevoir Aunt, who still didn't understand, Shiny Gardevoir shook her head, pointed to herself, and asked Gardevoir Aunt who she was.
"gardevoir! (You're Xiao Feng Feng, aren't you? Why are you asking?)"
Although Gardevoir Aunt was very puzzled by Shiny Gardevoir's question, she still answered seriously, as they all knew who she was.
"Gardevoir. (Then who is the one speaking inside?)"
Seeing Gardevoir Aunt's reaction, Shiny Gardevoir was helpless. It was so obvious, yet she still had to ask?
"Gardevoir. (That's also Xiao Feng Feng. Is there a problem?)"
Up to this point, Gardevoir Aunt hadn't found any problems. After all, these were very basic questions. Even if she felt something was wrong, she didn't know how to describe it. But if she didn't know how to describe it, then there was no problem (unreasonable but confident).
"Gardevoir... (Then you're saying the one inside is me, and the one outside is also me. How could I not know what I want to say?)"
Looking at Gardevoir Aunt, who sensed something was off but still hadn't figured out what, Shiny Gardevoir sighed helplessly, pointed to inside the house, and then pointed to herself.
She was indicating to Gardevoir Aunt that since both were her, how could she not know what the 'her' inside was saying?
"gardevoir! (Hiss, it seems I do know everything.)"
Gardevoir Aunt finally realized how absurd what she had said was. If both were the same person, one would know what the other was thinking. This was even more outrageous than telepathy.
"Gardevoir. (Figured it out? Hmm, they're coming out.)"
Watching Gardevoir Aunt finally understand, Shiny Gardevoir breathed a sigh of relief. Then, she suddenly looked towards the door; she had already seen herself reaching for the doorknob.
"Click."
Yu Feng walked out, holding his sister, who looked completely burnt out. He patted Shiny Gardevoir's head, indicating she had done well.
Shiny Gardevoir also bent down obediently to accept Yu Feng's head pat, a docile expression on her face—of course, you'd have to ignore the strange blush on her cheeks.
This beautiful scene, however, made Gardevoir Aunt on the side incredibly surprised. Didn't they just say they were both the same person? What kind of operation was patting one's own head, and what was with that enjoying expression?
"Alright, Mom, I'm going to see the other Aunties."
Yu Feng jumped onto Shiny Gardevoir's shoulder, bid farewell to Gardevoir Mom, who came out next, and floated towards the usual gathering spot of the other Aunties.
"Gardevoir~ (Say hello to them for me!)"
Gardevoir Mom, her face glowing, waved goodbye to her son and daughters. This time, she had replenished enough energy.
"Got it."
Yu Feng agreed to Gardevoir Mom's request without looking back, as it was a convenient thing to do.
"Gardevoir~ (Good sister~ Tell me what happened inside~)"
Meanwhile, Gardevoir Aunt, seeing Yu Feng leave, immediately started gossiping with Gardevoir Mom about what was said inside, clinging to Gardevoir Mom's arm and acting cute.
But she received a look of disdain from Gardevoir Mom. Such a grown person, why act so young?
"gardevoir! (What's with that expression, I'm clearly super-duper beautiful, aren't I?!)"
Gardevoir Aunt instantly became unhappy, let go of Gardevoir Mom's hand, and glared at her, fuming.
"Gardevoir. (You? Beautiful?)"
Hearing Gardevoir Aunt's shameless words, Gardevoir Mom looked at her with surprise, as if astonished by her confidence.
"Gardevoir. (Come on, let's count. You can't compare to Second Sister in figure, or Third Sister in eyes. In human eyes, you're not as pretty as me. Even my daughter's figure and looks are prettier than yours now. Where do you get the courage to say you're beautiful?)"
Gardevoir Mom meticulously compared Gardevoir Aunt to herself and the others, listing their differences. Now, Gardevoir Aunt couldn't even compare to her own daughter's appearance.
"gardevoir! You! You! Forget it, I'm a magnanimous person, I won't argue with you. What exactly did you two talk about inside?)"
Gardevoir Aunt hadn't expected her sister to speak of her like that. She clutched her slightly meager chest in disbelief, stepping back a few paces. She truly hadn't imagined a sister could be so hurtful.
"Gardevoir? (Want to know? It's nothing much, just that Xiao Feng Feng said he has news about his dad.)"
Gardevoir Mom glanced at her sister. As an older sister, she knew that if she told her the news, it would spread throughout the forest by tomorrow.
But that's exactly the effect she wanted. After all, there were many Pokémon in the forest who wanted to beat up Xiao Feng Feng's father, and she herself had thoughts of taking action.
As for why? Ten years, a full ten years. Did he know how she had lived these ten years? The first few years were filled with longing, but then came anger. Why didn't he come? Ten years, and he still hadn't come to find her.
She didn't believe he didn't know the location of the forest, yet for nearly ten years, from when she fled back to the forest with Xiao Feng Feng and Xiao Ya Ya, until now...
It was impossible for her not to harbor resentment. But having the children find him to confront him was much better than her going in person. Moreover, this way, a few sisters might even help Xiao Feng Feng. After all, he was already an Elite before he left, and ten years later, he must be even stronger.
"gardevoir! (Oh oh oh! Big news, big news! Xiao Feng Feng is going to find that unfaithful man himself! When he beats him up, count me in!)"
Hearing Gardevoir Mom's words, Gardevoir Aunt immediately felt like she'd stumbled upon a huge scoop. What, the son is determined to find the scumbag father, beat him up, and leave coolly? Although it was highly unlikely he'd leave coolly.
But this was a rare chance to beat that man! How could she not be included? Hearing this news, everyone in the forest who wanted to beat that man would be lining up to sign up.
Seeing her younger sister's eagerness, Gardevoir Mom gave a thumbs-up behind her back, indicating the operation was a great success.
If her Poké Ball wasn't still with him, she would have wanted to beat him up with Xiao Feng Feng.
"Gardevoir. (Ahem, well, I still need to spread... I still have some things to do.)"
Gardevoir Aunt, upon hearing this explosive news, had no mind to stay here anymore. She was already impatient to tell this news to her friends.
Gardevoir Aunt slowly retreated, ensuring she was at a safe distance, then waved cheerfully at Gardevoir Mom and instantly vanished from the spot.
Watching her sister disappear, Gardevoir Mom's lips curved into a smile. She wondered how many people would beat him up then; it was truly exciting.
