Chapter 109 — There's Nothing About You That Attracts Me

After Sun Wuming finished his lengthy phone conversations with the three Galar beauties, nearly an hour had passed.

Karuna watched from the side, her eye twitching.

Especially when Sun Wuming was flirting with these increasingly beautiful women.

Several times, Karuna almost couldn't resist going up to the phone and shouting:

"He's a player! He's a player! Wake up!"

But in the end, Karuna held back.

First, because she wasn't someone who liked to meddle in others' affairs.

Second, she worried that if she dared to do so, Sun Wuming might transform into a tough guy and punch her...

"What is it?" 

Sun Wuming finally put down his phone and turned to ask Karuna.

Karuna's crimson lips parted slightly, but when the words reached her mouth, she didn't know what to say.

It was all because of that scoundrel - his time management skills earlier had made her completely forget what she wanted to say.

Noticing the disdain and resentment in Karuna's eyes, Sun Wuming was puzzled.

What was wrong with this woman now?

After waiting for quite a while, just as Sun Wuming was about to head back to his room to sleep,

Karuna finally managed to squeeze out a sentence:

"Marnie and Serena are improving so quickly."

Sun Wuming smiled upon hearing this, "Ah~ Of course, after all, I'm the one teaching them."

Though he said this, natural talent actually accounted for a large "seven-two-seven" ratio of their progress.

Serena needed no explanation, being blessed with both the anime female lead and game protagonist buffs.

Her progress was incredibly fast.

The only slight regret was that her bond evolution with Greninja seemed to still lack some catalyst, and remained incomplete.

And because he had dropped out during the "XY Arc," Sun Wuming didn't know what Marnie's position was in the original story.

But being so beautiful, she probably wasn't just a minor character - most likely either Ash's companion or rival.

Plus they both had electric mouse Pokémon.

Marnie's growth rate was no less impressive than Serena's.

If she were to participate in the Galar Star Tournament now, she definitely wouldn't suffer a crushing defeat to Raihan like before.

And the ones taking the Elite Four positions might not necessarily be Bede and the others.

"You're really good to them."

Mentioning this point, even Karuna felt a bit envious.

Although it was Spartan, even hell-level training,

Sun Wuming truly cared enough about these two girls.

"Who wouldn't like cute female disciples?"

Sun Wuming said with a smile.

"So you're only teaching them because they're cute. You're really heartless."

Karuna said with contempt.

"Tch, I hate those who act like perfect gentlemen on the surface but are actually worse perverts underneath. Disgusting."

Sun Wuming said coldly.

Yes, he was criticizing those virgin male protagonists from certain web novels who remained pure even after hundreds or thousands of chapters.

That Lin Yi guy was still a virgin even though he wasn't one in his previous life.

Impressive, impressive.

"Someday in the future, they'll surpass me too, won't they?"

Karuna said with a somewhat dejected expression.

Juniors surpassing their seniors should be natural and romantic.

Just like the current Unova Champion Alder, who's always looking for someone who can surpass him and succeed his position as Champion.

But Karuna was different!

Being only in her early twenties, she didn't want to be overshadowed so soon by girls several years younger than her.

Alder was like that because he had already lost his ambition, plus he was getting old and weak, which was why he gradually became so laid-back.

But Champions like Karuna, Cynthia, and Lance who were in their prime,

Which one of them didn't have sky-high ambitions?

How could they truly be willing to watch their juniors easily surpass them?

"It won't take as long as 'someday in the future.' At this rate, two months should be enough for them to surpass you."

Sun Wuming twisted the knife in Karuna's wound.

Karuna wanted to hit him after hearing that.

This bastard!

Couldn't he see she was already feeling down?

Not only did he not comfort her, but he was also rubbing salt in her wounds?

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Karuna shouted excitedly, waking up Diancie who was lying on Sun Wuming's thigh.

[Mmm~ What's wrong?]

Diancie asked while rubbing her eyes.

"Nothing, nothing~"

Sun Wuming picked up Diancie and rocked her, quickly lulling her back to sleep, then said with half teasing and half mockery:

"Why such a big reaction? Since we've known each other, have I ever been wrong?"

At these words, Karuna was left speechless.

Indeed, as Sun Wuming said, many of his words were harsh.

But without exception, they all hit the mark.

Roughly counting, her face must have been slapped several times already.

"No, no matter what... two months is definitely impossible."

Karuna muttered softly.

She was a Champion after all!

And how long had Marnie and Serena been official trainers?

Marnie for a year and a half, and Serena?

A year and some months?

She had been Champion for longer than that!

"Want to make a bet?"

Sun Wuming asked with a smile.

After all, he had already slapped this girl's face several times, he didn't mind doing it once more.

"Fine!"

Karuna's stubborn streak came out as she suddenly raised her head and said:

"If I win, you have to lend me Zacian for a movie."

Movies in the Pokémon world basically all starred Pokémon.

Just like how many movies in Sun Wuming's previous life used popular celebrities as selling points to attract box office,

Many movies in the Pokémon world also used rare Pokémon as movie selling points to attract viewers.

If they could get a Pokémon like Zacian to film a movie, Karuna guaranteed her new movie would break box office records.

"OK."

Sun Wuming agreed without hesitation, after all, he had nothing to lose.

Zacian in the Poké Ball: "???"

Aren't you going to consult my opinion at all?!

"Then what if you lose?"

Sun Wuming asked in return.

"Uh..."

Karuna was momentarily speechless, she had been so angry earlier that she agreed without thinking.

She hadn't actually thought about this.

"Hmm..."

Sun Wuming fell into brief contemplation, then after half a minute spread his hands and said:

"Ah, forget it, let's not make this bet."

Sun Wuming said helplessly, "I really can't think of anything about you that attracts me."

If it were ordinary trainers, nine out of ten would hope Karuna could get them a rare Pokémon.

If it were Karuna's fans, they might want her autographed photo or a handshake or something.

However, Sun Wuming clearly wasn't either of those types.

Earlier in Lavender City, he had already made it very clear.

He only wanted Mew, and Karuna couldn't get that for him, could she?

As for things Karuna possessed, Sun Wuming really couldn't think of anything he wanted.

Karuna took several deep breaths in succession, her ample chest wrapped in expensive clothing trembled twice...

She felt insulted once again.

"No! Listen here, Sun, this bet is happening whether you like it or not!"

Karuna shouted angrily.

Sun Wuming said with an amused expression:

"Alright, alright, then what are you betting?"

Might as well find some entertainment for this somewhat boring life.

Karuna bit her lip, hesitated for a moment before blurting out:

"If, if I lose, I, I'll let you hug me!"

The moment the words left her mouth, Karuna's own face changed color.

Heavens, what was she saying?!

People can really do anything when they're extremely angry.

Especially women.

Head lowered and face bright red, after a few seconds Karuna couldn't help but secretly glance at Sun Wuming from the corner of her eye, wanting to see his reaction.

However, what surprised Karuna again was that

Sun Wuming's face didn't show the expected joy, excitement, or nervousness.

Instead, he showed disdain and disappointment.

His face clearly said "Is that all?"

"Just a hug? That's it?"

Sun Wuming indicated that she was underestimating him.

Just this level as a bet?

If he wanted a hug, back in Galar, Bede, Nessa, and Sonia would let him hug them whenever.

Even looking at what's closer.

If he went into the room right now and said "I want a hug" to those two sleeping girls.

Marnie would definitely look disgusted, then tsundere-style give Sun Wuming a hug.

And Serena would most likely blush, give him a light hug, then run away.

In comparison, Karuna's stake had no appeal at all.

"Uh... let's not bet then. If you want Zacian to help with your movie that badly, I can let her help, but in return you have to be those two girls' training dummy for a while longer."

Sun Wuming picked up Diancie and prepared to return to the room.

Karuna became furious.

Oh great, now she was being looked down upon?

You should know that although she was an actress, she used body doubles for any scenes involving physical contact.

Forget kissing scenes or hugging scenes, even hand-holding scenes were done with a Ditto substitute!

She offered her first hug, and this was how he responded?

Karuna couldn't help but suspect this man was sent by heaven to annoy her.

"Then, then how about a kiss?!"

Karuna shouted with an embarrassed and angry face, using almost all her strength to yell out these words.

"Huh?"

Sun Wuming's expression suddenly became bewildered as he turned to look.

He saw Karuna breathing heavily, her face turned to the side avoiding eye contact.

Although in his view this bet wasn't that big a deal, looking at Karuna's reaction, this was most likely really her first time.

"Alright, bet accepted, but just a hug is enough. Save things like kisses for someone you like."

Sun Wuming said with a light laugh as he pinched Karuna's delicate nose, then turned and walked back to the room.

This time it was Karuna's turn to be stunned.

She never expected that Sun Wuming, who always liked to annoy her half to death, actually had such a considerate side.

"Someone you like..."

Karuna softly repeated Sun Wuming's words, muttering to herself:

"Although I've done it many times in movies, I've never experienced it in real life..."

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