Chapter 153
Whether it was the matter of his school transfer or the application to enter the Secret Realms, Lorze left it all to Mother Qin to handle.
As for him, after lingering in a carnal embrace with the Qin mother and daughter for two days, he was called back by a phone call from Anna Lee.
During those two days, Anna's mother, Elena, had also received word of his arrival in Shanghai.
She hoped to find a time to meet with this "Genius Researcher" in person.
It just so happened that Lorze also planned to meet her before heading back.
He was quite interested in this famous and beautiful MILF researcher.
Up until now, Lorze didn't have a perfectly clear idea of what she looked like.
Although there were photos of her in the group chat, photos couldn't capture the full picture.
Furthermore, in those pictures, she was always exhausted from pulling all-nighters for her research.
The dark circles under her eyes significantly impacted her overall beauty.
But even so, her appearance in the photos was stunning enough.
Since she was capable of giving birth to a beauty like Anna, how could her own face possibly be lacking?
Therefore, Lorze wanted to see her from a close distance.
He also wanted to confirm if this "sapiosexual" Madam was truly as frigid as Auntie Xue claimed.
Specifically, the rumor that she was interested in absolutely nothing besides scientific research.
To this end, Lorze immediately rushed to the institute address Anna had provided.
Xue Yi and Hu Wenjun were already waiting for him at the entrance.
All three girls looked at him with eyes full of deep resentment.
They looked like they were complaining that he had forgotten his old flames for a new conquest.
He had actually neglected them for two whole days!
Anna was especially aggrieved; she had waited so long for him to visit Shanghai.
She thought her happy life was about to begin, but the guy only fucked her once before running off to find a new woman.
It was truly an excessive level of cruelty!
They used to think that following him would lead to a life of blissful happiness.
They hadn't realized that the "New Favorite" period was actually the peak of their joy.
Once the novelty faded, the man would simply continue his search for the next target.
They would be gradually forgotten and placed on the shelf, waiting in agony for the day he returned to them.
Only for their hopes to be dashed time and time again.
It was their own fault, really; having been neglected for so long, they still hadn't learned their lesson.
They were still longing for that man's gaze to turn back toward them, so they weren't even worthy of pity.
Hmph, they didn't need pity anyway!
The moment they were graced by their husband's favor again, they would become the happiest women in the world!
Outsiders would never understand; their husband loved them and would surely make them all happy!
True to form, when Lorze pulled them all into a massive group hug to soothe their feelings...
Lorze didn't even need to say much.
They immediately felt like they were the ones most pampered by their husband.
For a moment, they were dazed and lovestruck in his arms, their previous resentment vanishing without a trace.
"Sorry about that. I forgot to bring the 'Double-Headed Dragon' (dildo) for you guys."
"Your husband will take good care of you tonight, but for now, let me handle some official business~."
Lorze gave each of them a kiss, easily dissolving the so-called "asura field" crisis.
Cute Charm was truly too useful~.
He just wondered if it would work on the frigid Elena in a moment.
...
Soon, Lorze entered the "Shanghai Research Institute," one of the many private labs owned by the Xue family.
Unlike Lorze's tiny lab, this was a massive integrated facility comparable to an industrial park.
It didn't just contain various scientific equipment and testing grounds.
It even featured its own Pokémon Breeding Center and Pokémon habitats.
Nearly any known branch of Pokémon research could be conducted on-site here.
Such an exaggerated research facility was something few domestic companies could afford to invest in.
And Elena was the person in charge of this entire institute.
The approval for the start and end of every project had to pass through her hands.
Under Anna's guidance, Lorze found Elena in a private research room.
She was wearing a white lab coat as usual.
However, perhaps because the weather was a bit muggy, the coat was currently half-off.
Even her black silk stockings were rolled down halfway in a very casual manner.
Yet, the look was incredibly sexy and seductive~.
And you're telling me this woman is frigid?
I feel like she knows exactly how to capture a man's attention better than anyone!
She's practically a lethal temptation, alright?
At this moment, Elena was observing and recording the hatching status of a batch of Pokémon Eggs.
Her gaze was as listless and bored as ever.
The dark circles under her eyes hadn't vanished; in fact, they looked even worse than in the photos.
How many days have you stayed up? Is it really necessary to go this hard?
What kind of research topic could possibly make you squeeze yourself dryer than a capitalist's slave?
"Mom, Lorze is here," Anna announced as she entered.
"Understood."
Elena stopped her work upon hearing the name.
She turned her head with a hint of curiosity to look at the boy beside her daughter.
Even her dull, grey eyes, which seemed indifferent to the world, sparked with a sliver of energy.
She studied the teenager, but it didn't feel like she was judging his appearance.
It felt like she was trying to see through to his very soul.
"Good day, Auntie. I didn't prepare a gift for our first meeting, please excuse me."
Lorze greeted her with a polite, well-mannered tone.
However, only those familiar with him knew the truth.
This humility and politeness were strictly limited to the "New Conquest" phase.
Once they were well-acquainted, it would be a race to see how depraved and wild things could get.
"I have no interest in tedious etiquette," Elena said.
"Rather, I'm more interested in the progress of your paper on Emotional Energy."
"That topic is not inferior to any of the major mainstream discoveries."
"It's easy to predict that it will become a dominant new direction for future research."
Elena didn't hold back her praise.
To have such findings and achievements at his age...
Speaking without bias, he was already more impressive than her late husband.
"You're exaggerating, Auntie. I don't feel like I'm that incredible."
"To a large extent, many of these discoveries are just matters of pure luck."
Lorze spoke with a humble smile.
"Once or twice might be luck. But discovering major results repeatedly proves you have a natural talent for research."
"In my opinion, it would be a tragedy if you didn't enter this field permanently."
Elena knew Lorze had developed the Pokéblock device.
That machine had already entered mass production, and they had even sent one to her.
After reviewing the design philosophy of the device, she couldn't help but marvel at his boldness and imagination.
There were many subtle, brilliant designs hidden within the fusion chamber.
Perhaps her daughter deserved some credit for the engineering, but the core concept wasn't something created by luck alone.
Honestly, it was a waste of talent for Lorze to walk the path of a Trainer.
No matter how powerful a Trainer is, they are just a fleeting spark.
Even if one becomes the Champion, they usually step down once they pass the age of thirty.
But the results brought by a researcher can influence countless generations to come.
They inspire others to step into their field and unveil even more mysteries of the Pokémon world.
The contribution is far beyond what a Champion could ever achieve.
"Currently, being a researcher is still just my side job."
"To be blunt, I'm the type of person who loses interest after three minutes."
"I don't actually have a deep passion for science itself."
"It mostly depends on whether there is a specific need driving me."
Lorze shook his head.
He didn't dare to compare his research skills with a true professional.
If he actually started working alongside Elena, he'd probably be exposed.
He wouldn't even understand half of the technical jargon and wouldn't be able to keep up with her pace.
As for slowly learning all that professional knowledge?
That would be like making a person from his past life retake high school physics and chemistry.
Just thinking about it was a form of torture. Better to pass on that.
"Demand-driven research is not a bad thing. A short attention span isn't a problem either."
"To be honest, what I look forward to most are your flashes of bizarre inspiration."
"The elite students nowadays are too formulaic. They are only suited to be assistants."
Elena actually preferred his "three-minute passion" style.
While such a person can't handle the grind, if you pair them with a patient assistant, they can complement each other's weaknesses.
"I feel like you're implying that I'm the formulaic one, Mom..."
Anna pouted, feeling slightly offended.
"I didn't say formulaic was bad. At least you and Lorze can divide the labor perfectly when you cooperate."
"In the end, everyone needs a partner that fits them."
"You can provide the demand for Lorze. He provides the 'crazy inspiration' for the solution."
"And then you handle the formulaic, dedicated specialization to bring it to life."
Elena was still trying to pull Lorze into the scientific fold.
"Uh... 'crazy inspiration' isn't that easy to generate, you know."
"Most people are lucky if they achieve one breakthrough in their entire life."
Anna felt her mother was being too demanding of Lorze.
If inspiration were that common, the world would be drowning in geniuses.
"Everyone has their own field of expertise. In my eyes, he happens to be a specialist in this."
"Anna, didn't you complain before that Pikachu's evolved form is 'ugly'?"
"Maybe you can work with him to find a way for a Pokémon to use its full potential without evolving."
Elena made the suggestion casually.
"There's no such thing as a solution for that..."
Anna wiped a bead of sweat from her brow. Is Mom even listening to herself?
Even the most respected Professors on the planet probably couldn't pull that off.
Even if it were possible, it would take half a lifetime of study.
Do you expect Lorze to just open his mouth and give you a 'genius' solution like he's a search engine?
Even Google doesn't have everything!
Elena just shrugged in response.
She wasn't demanding that Lorze solve it now.
She knew how ridiculous the request was.
It was just meant to give them a direction for their future collaboration.
If he actually gave a solution on the spot, she would be the one getting a heart attack.
And then, Lorze gave her a shock...
"Not necessarily. I think that might actually be possible."
Lorze suddenly stroked his chin and began to smile.
Elena: "???"
Anna Lee: "???"