Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 839 A True Divine Couple!

The fashion show was held as scheduled.

The venue in Enoki City was already packed half an hour before the show started.

The stands were packed with people, some holding up support signs for Cynthia, others wearing old-fashioned outfits designed by Marie Antoinette.

The air was filled with excitement and anticipation, like a pot of water about to boil.

The lights went out.

The purple light strips on both sides of the runway lit up, like two flowing galaxies.

As the music began, an ethereal and resonant melody seemed to drift from the bells of an ancient temple.

Ghost Pokémon was the first to enter the fray.

The Nightmare was the first to float onto the runway, the runes on her skirt shimmering with a ghostly blue light under the lights.

The audience erupted in cheers.

"Oh my god! It's a dream demon! It's so beautiful!"

"Is Ms. Ma Xiu a genius?! The outfits she designs for Pokémon are so beautiful?!"

The ghost Pokémon lined up and circled the stage.

Mismagius is noble, Mismagius is lively, Gengar is mischievous, Haunter is agile, and Cursed Doll is domineering.

Five completely different temperaments were precisely captured and amplified by the design of Ma Xiu, presenting an unprecedented visual feast.

The audience's enthusiasm was completely ignited.

Then the regular models appeared one by one.

The lights suddenly changed again.

The music shifted from ethereal to melodious, like an old love folk song being rearranged.

The lights in the center of the runway dimmed, while the spotlights on both sides turned on, their beams converging at the end of the runway.

Cynthia came out.

The audience erupted.

"Cynthia! Cynthia! Cynthia!"

"What an incredible look! My goodness!"

"A champion's aura combined with god-like looks—who can resist that!"

But the cheers turned into screams in the next moment.

Because Li Shuwen came out.

The moment he walked out, it was as if all the light in the entire venue was absorbed by him.

All eyes were on him.

Cynthia took his arm.

Cynthia tilted her head slightly to look at Li Shuwen. Li Shuwen also tilted his head to look at her.

The two stared at each other for a second.

Then they both laughed.

The entire audience stood up.

"It was worth it, it was worth it! My life was worth it!"

"A match made in heaven! A truly divine couple!"

"That face! That charisma! That presence! I'm completely satisfied..."

"Li Shuwen is so handsome! Cynthia is so beautiful!"

"This...this...they are truly a match made in heaven!"

"Teacher Ma's designs are absolutely stunning! They perfectly accentuate the elegance of both of them!"

Li Shuwen and Cynthia walked around the field before leaving, and the lights changed again.

Ma Xiu came out.

The applause from the audience was still enthusiastic, but noticeably a beat lower than before.

"Ms. Ma's designs are beautiful in themselves, but..."

"But after seeing those two immortals, and then seeing Teacher Ma Xiu, well..."

"They made her look less outstanding by comparison. Those two people are so good-looking that they look good in anything, which made Teacher Ma Xiu's clothes seem less impressive."

Ma Xiu heard these comments and maintained her smile, but the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

After the fashion show, Li Shuwen, Xilona, ​​Ma Xiu, and Song Ye had a meal at a long-established restaurant in Enoki City.

Ma Xiu didn't eat much; she picked at the food with her chopsticks only half-heartedly, her mind still racing with design drafts.

Songye had a good appetite, eating two more bowls of rice and drinking several cups of wine.

Li Shuwen put down his chopsticks and brought up a topic: "Master Songye, we plan to stay in the Johto region for a few more days to visit some good tourist attractions. Do you have any recommendations?"

Song Ye put down his wine glass and thought for a moment: "The forest maze to the north is quite nice."

"The terrain there is very peculiar; the trees grow like natural city walls, and it's easy to get lost if you go in."

"But the scenery is indeed beautiful, especially in the early morning and evening, when the sunlight filters through the tree canopy and creates a beautiful interplay of light and shadow. Many painters go there specifically to sketch."

He paused, then added, "I can be your guide if needed. I know the Tree Forest maze very well."

Cynthia waved her hand and declined with a smile, "No need, no need. We'd rather experience the charm of the Tree Sea Maze ourselves. Getting lost is part of the fun."

Song Ye nodded in understanding.

He picked up his glass and took a sip, then remembered something else: "Oh, right, you can rent a wild bird from the birdhouse lady at the entrance."

"The natural bird has the ability to sense direction and will lead you in a direction that will allow you to leave the Tree Sea Maze."

"To be on the safe side, it's best to rent one."

Li Shuwen nodded and noted it down.

After finishing their meal, the four said goodbye at the restaurant entrance.

Li Shuwen and Xilona returned to the hotel, packed their luggage, and set off for the Tree Sea Maze.

The entrance to the Tree Maze is located in an inconspicuous grove of trees.

If Songye hadn't told them the location beforehand, Li Shuwen and Cynthia would probably have just walked there; the entrance was really too inconspicuous.

Between two enormous ancient trees lies a narrow path, barely wide enough for two people to pass side by side.

The path was covered with moss and ferns, and the ground was worn into a yellow dirt surface by footsteps.

Next to the entrance is a small wooden house, with a handwritten wooden sign hanging in front of it:

"Grandma Birdhouse's natural bird rental place, 500 yuan per bird per day, food not provided."

Li Shuwen walked up to the old woman and gently called out, "Grandma?"

The old woman opened her eyes. "Rent a wild sparrow?"

"Yes."

"After leaving the Tree Maze, tell the Natural Sparrow that the transaction is over, and he will fly back on his own."

Li Shuwen nodded in agreement, took out three thousand from his wallet and handed it over, for a six-day rental.

The old woman took the money, counted it, stuffed it into her pocket, and then waved to the natural sparrow:

"Go with these two young men, work hard, and don't slack off."

The sparrow chirped, flapped its wings, and flew up, landing on Li Shuwen's shoulder.

Li Shuwen took out a handful of spirit food from his backpack, placed it in his palm, and handed it to the Natural Sparrow.

The sparrow lowered its head and pecked a few times, its eyes immediately lighting up. It ate very happily, and after finishing, it even rubbed its head against Li Shuwen's cheek.

The two thanked the old woman in the birdhouse and stepped into the forest maze.

The environment of the Tree Sea Maze is indeed very primitive.

The trees were so tall that they blocked out the sky, their canopies overlapping and intertwining, allowing sunlight to filter through only the gaps and cast dappled patterns on the ground.

There's a comforting, natural scent in the air. It makes you unconsciously slow your breathing.

As evening fell, Li Shuwen and Shirona found a field full of wildflowers.

The ground was covered with tiny white flowers, as if someone had sprinkled a layer of snowflakes on it.

The wilderness is surrounded by tall trees, forming a natural barrier that blocks the wind and potential dangers from the outside world.

Directly above the field, the tree canopy has just opened a window, revealing a small patch of sky.

"This is fine." Li Shuwen put down his backpack.

Cynthia stretched and took a deep breath: "It smells so good."

As night fell, the two nestled together, sitting at the tent entrance, admiring the bright moon in the sky.

Cynthia rested her head on Li Shuwen's shoulder, her long hair cascading down his arm, carrying a faint scent of shampoo.

"Books and texts".

"Um."

"Let's go on a trip every year from now on."

"it is good."

"Instead of going to crowded places, we come to places where no one comes, set up tents, make a fire to cook, watch the moon, and listen to the sound of the wind."

"it is good."

Cynthia looked up at his profile.

I gently kissed him on the cheek.

Li Shuwen turned his head and glanced at her.

Without saying a word, he simply reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, pulling her closer.

Enjoy your time together quietly.