HPDBC Chapter 597 The arena is not the place for you two to flaunt your love!
Chapter 597 The arena is not the place for you two to flaunt your love!
Chapter 597 The arena is not the place for you two to flaunt your love!
The final score was 6-1.
Qingyu's image was displayed on the big screen, making him the first of the eight masters to advance to the semifinals in this tournament.
After the match came to a temporary end, it was time for the much-anticipated "post-match debriefing".
Many trainers who had a good relationship with the two were already prepared to sit back and watch the drama unfold, quietly waiting to see if the two would whisper something to each other after shaking hands and making up.
"Sister Zhulan doesn't seem that angry anymore. Could it be that Teacher Yu is going to escape this time?"
In the audience, Da Ye looked disappointed.
"I thought we'd finally get to see Teacher Yu get his comeuppance this time! Even if we can't beat him in a direct fight, Sister Zhulan always has other ways to teach Teacher Yu a lesson!"
"Big Sister Zhu Lan isn't the kind of person who's unruly—"
Dianci shrugged helplessly.
"Besides, it's none of our business how they conduct themselves!"
"To be honest, that's true."
A-Liu nodded in agreement.
He was focused on Qingyu, who was standing still as if preparing something, but when he turned to look at Daye, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a golden figure not far away.
Is that... Cattleya?
Noticing that this young lady seemed to have a close relationship with Sister Zhulan, A-Liu's gaze lingered for a second longer before quickly looking away.
They weren't very familiar with this young lady from the Battle Castle, the newly promoted Elite Four of Unova.
However, I don't know why—
After noticing her, Ah Liu felt that the atmosphere had subtly become more delicate.
It must be my imagination!
A-Liu shook her head and turned her gaze back to the field.
Amid cheers and screams from the audience, Qingyu and Zhulan walked forward separately and eventually met in the center of the arena.
"Congratulations, Qingyu."
Zhu Lan smiled radiantly, completely unaffected by her earlier defeat, her gentle gaze remaining fixed on Qing Yu.
"From now on, I'll keep moving forward with my will until I become the champion!"
"Yes, I will."
Qingyu nodded solemnly and then extended a hand.
Rules among trainers.
After shaking hands and making peace, they left the victory and all emotions on the field.
The winner carries the hopes of the loser, giving them an even stronger reason not to lose to others in the battles to come.
Of course, for the two of them, this "reconciliation" has other, more important meanings.
Zhu Lan seemed to sense something, so she didn't rush to shake hands with Qing Yu. Instead, she playfully looked up at him and said softly, "Should I touch up my makeup for the upcoming occasions?"
After saying that, she winked at Qingyu again.
Qingyu smiled and nodded, tacitly agreeing with her words.
Thus, under the watchful eyes of 100,000 spectators in the palace stadium—
Zhu Lan took out the lipstick with the evolution key stone embedded in her pocket and gently applied it to her moist lips.
Ok?
In the stands, Gadria, who was applauding the two sides of the match along with the other spectators, suddenly frowned.
Applying lipstick at this time?
Something is wrong!
Her superhuman intuition told her—
What follows is likely to be an explosive scene that no one could have predicted.
But why do I have this bad feeling?
Cattleya was somewhat confused.
I guess I'm overthinking it.
This is the Masters Tournament, they shouldn't be showing off their love in such a sacred and serious setting!
Caldelia shook her head, trying to reassure herself while suppressing the discomfort in her heart.
However, her eyes widened immediately the next second.
Just as Zhu Lan was ready and reached out to shake hands with Qing Yu, Qing Yu suddenly withdrew his request for "reconciliation".
Then, as if by magic, he gently shook his sleeve, and a small square box naturally slid into his previously empty right palm.
"That is—"
The audience members in the stands blinked.
The silence lasted for several seconds before someone finally reacted and let out the first exclamation.
"wrong!!!"
"Is Teacher Yu going to propose?"
"what?"
The sound quickly radiated outwards.
The gasps of surprise gradually replaced the cheers, and the once joyful venue instantly turned into a sea of envious people.
"Getting married right after the Masters tournament? That's just too much!"
"Thinking about it, it's actually quite romantic, considering it's a Masters tournament watched by countless people. It's like officially announcing their relationship to the whole world!"
"Teacher Yu has become impure after all. My youth is over, sob sob sob————"
"The stadium isn't the place for you two to flaunt your love, you know!!!"
The audience was abuzz with discussion, some finding it hard to accept the situation, others offering their sincere blessings.
The outside disturbances did not interfere with Qingyu's actions.
Under Zhu Lan's expectant gaze, Qing Yu straightened his custom-made suit, cleared his throat seriously, and then smiled as he knelt on one knee and looked up at her.
"As agreed, I won this time, so—"
I like you, Zhulan.
"Please date me with marriage in mind!"
Zhu Lan blinked, her smile captivating.
"Is this... an engagement ring?"
"No, I'd say it's an engagement."
Qingyu shook her head, her smile clear and bright.
"Before making the vow to stay together for life, I want to create more beautiful memories for each other."
"So, let's go on a trip together after I win the championship!"
"The famous Fuchsia of Padida, the slumbering forests of Galar, the Haunohuno Beach of Alora —"
"After leaving our unique memories in each region, I think the last stop will be the Burnt Tower in Johto."
""
"At that time, I hope that, with the watchful eyes of my companions and friends, several deities will officiate at our wedding, bringing everything to a perfect close."
Qingyu had clearly been preparing for this "confession" for a long time.
He had even planned out every station they would pass through over the next six months to a year.
Since we've already prepared so thoroughly —
Zhu Lan's beautiful eyes sparkled, her gentle gaze locking onto Qing Yu, revealing undisguised sincerity in his eyes.
"it is good."
She responded with just one word, and then slowly extended her hand again.
This time, Qingyu responded to her, and with an ancient gentlemanly gesture, took her fair and jade-like right hand.
The gift box in her other hand slowly opened, revealing a ring set with pink diamonds that sparkled in the sunlight.
"This is----"
Zhu Lan blinked, as if she had remembered something.
"The sacred diamond, a gift of friendship from Princess Diancie."
Qingyu explained with a smile.
"Before Daigo went to the Land of Minerals to find Princess Diancie, I had already asked him for help."
Aoba glanced at the players' lounge below the audience seats and could vaguely see someone waving from Daigo's room.
"You've been reliable for once, Daigo-san."
"As a token to fulfill the promise made with the most beautiful champion, Miss Bamboo Orchid, only a unique and sacred diamond is worthy of it~"
"I'm almost embarrassed by all the praise."
Zhu Lan smiled faintly, and her gaze remained fixed on the diamond ring as she watched Qing Yu put the ring on her right middle finger and gently push it until it fit perfectly.
"I've been looking forward to this moment for so long—"
"It's so good to have met you, Qingyu."
Me too.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
After completing the most important "ritual", Qingyu slowly stood up.
He was met with a warm hug.
And a tender yet passionate kiss.
"???"
"Wait, is this even suitable for children to watch?"
"As expected of the Bamboo Orchid Champion, she can even tame a 'divine beast' like Teacher Yu!"
As the audience applauded the new couple, colorful fireworks were set off outside the venue.
Amid the crackling explosions, many spectators raised their phones to record this unforgettable moment.
"Oh dear, this is really—"
A corner of the audience seats.
Looking at the two young people in such a youthful state, even Professor Oak's face showed a hint of nostalgia.
"Back then, we were just as young as Qingyu once were—"
"Youth is wonderful!"
Professor Oak's words made Master Ma nod in agreement.
"Young people should be like this!"
"In this respect, Xiaoyuyu is much better than Xiaodandan!"
Master Ma squinted, and memories of his youth flashed through his mind.
In his youth, he was a complete martial arts fanatic, spending most of his life on the path of becoming stronger and challenging powerful opponents.
He used to be obsessed with the power of hammering, and as a result, he missed many important milestones in his life.
However, since relinquishing her championship responsibilities and meeting her future life partner, Honey Leaf—
His views have also changed considerably since then.
That's why Master Ma can now genuinely approve of Qingyu's choice, which is completely different from his own back then.
Life isn't just about getting stronger!
,
In the audience, only Gadriya remained silent, staring at Qingyu and Zhulan with a somewhat complicated expression.
Even knowing that this day would come sooner or later, but—
Why are you guys so skilled at this?
How come you went straight to the point and are already wearing a ring?!
With her gaze fixed on the two people who were passionately kissing, Cattleya's expression quickly went through multiple changes, from astonishment to shock, then to confusion, and finally to relief.
In the end, all the unspoken thoughts turned into a sigh.
Fine, I'll just accept this dog food this time.
Even if Zhu Lan and Qing Yu get married in the future, the fact that she is still her best friend will never change.
A hint of relief flashed in Cattleya's eyes, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
You must be happy!
Speaking of which—
Should I prepare in advance and buy a house in Shenhe Town that is closer to them?
After the duel and "dog food" behavior between Aoba and Takeran, the second pair of contestants to appear were Mikuri and Dante.
Because the shock of the previous engagement had not yet subsided, the audience was not initially in the mood and did not have much expectation for this showdown.
after all----
In terms of sheer shock, nothing could be more outrageous than Qingyu's "on-the-spot marriage proposal" during the Masters tournament!
However, the battle between Mikuri and Dante was actually quite intense.
"The second player to advance from the upper bracket has been determined!"
"Leon's Gigantamax Charizard withstood the pressure, and the continuous Gigantamax Grass attack overwhelmed Wallace's Milotic!"
"The final score is 6:4, the winner is Dan-te!!!"
Just by looking at the score, you can tell that both sides have pushed their opponents to the limit.
Unfortunately, Mikoli ultimately fell short and could only admit his defeat with a wry smile.
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The two matches in the lower half of the bracket are equally exciting.
Crimson and Green, the twin stars of Pallet Town, are definitely two dark horses in this year's Masters Tournament, creating a youthful storm on the field.
If it's somewhat understandable that Crimson, the Kanto champion, defeated Kanto Heavenly King Wataru—
The result of the battle between Blue and Daigo was clearly unexpected for many people.
In any case, Qinglu is just a newcomer who has just started out.
As a dark horse champion emerging from the Kanto region, beating Chibana might already be their limit.
Kanto people are better at fighting without rules, so it's unknown how much of their strength they can unleash under Master Rules.
In particular, his opponent is Daigo, a champion who is also young but has been famous for a long time. There will probably be a huge gap in experience and strength.
Even the most unlucky dark horse will find it very difficult to break through its limits.
Therefore, the vast majority of people do not believe that Aoyama can defeat Daigo.
However, the intense clash between the two quickly caught the audience's attention, and for the first time, they began to take this seemingly sharp and ambitious young man seriously.
"That's incredible!"
"This time, the Green team didn't stick with the Sunny Day team lineup from the group stage; instead, they surprisingly chose the Rainy Day team, which is more targeted!"
"Under the onslaught of Blastoise and Gyarados, it was Steven who conceded three points first!"
"Score 3-2, Green team has the advantage for now!"
The commentator's voice was filled with shock.
The lush greenery in the area seemed to appreciate this and nodded in satisfaction.
During his year-long journey through Kanto, he endured numerous beatings and encountered countless pitfalls—
But it is precisely this hellish path that has given him an advantage that other champions can hardly replicate.
With the entire Oak Laboratory serving as a logistical support base, he has selectively trained many Pokémon along the way, and now he can make completely different tactical configurations for opponents with different styles.
Even Daigo was unable to adjust for a moment when facing the Rain Team's sudden change in formation.
However, the score remained very close throughout.
Only after both sides had run out of ammunition and supplies did Daigo's Metagross finally make its appearance.
Then----
"Charizard, Mega Evolution!!!"
That's right.
Blue also has a killer move up its sleeve against Steven's Metagross.
Outside of the main focus of the Rain Team, this suddenly appearing Y-spray completely killed the game.
When both sides are roughly equal in strength, attribute advantage becomes the final factor that completely tipes the scales.
final----
"A total score of 6:5, an extremely crushing victory!"
"Congratulations to Green for successfully advancing to the semifinals against Crimson, a dark horse from the same region!"
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