Oh? So this time the medicinal material was provided by Beedrill? It seems like we can source the materials from Beedrill breeders, you're really something, Ash!

After reviewing Ash's new honey water recipe, Professor Samuel Oak was quite satisfied. Not only did it taste good and benefit the human body, but kids also love sweet things, so it would surely bring in a considerable income.

Hmm, though I wonder if honey from other regions could be a substitute. After all, we haven't actually tested it, so for now, we'll have to use Beedrill's honey.

I understand. In matters like this, both I and the Joy family would be cautious. However, I feel like those old folks would prefer if only Beedrill's honey were used, since they're counting on it to make money.

I don't get these adult things. Anyway, Professor Samuel Oak, I'm going out to play. You can drink that bottle with some hot water, it'll be more comfortable. With that, Ash ran off, and Professor Samuel Oak chuckled, "That kid."

Professor Samuel Oak wasn't worried about Ash's safety. Why? Because Ash, through his cooking, had become the most popular person among all the Pokémon in the area. They would line up to welcome him!

As for Ash, he wasn't just going out to play—he was meeting a certain man.

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"Mr. Giovanni, over here! Over here!"

When Ash found the man, Mr. Giovanni smiled and asked, "What brings you here, Ash?"

"Here, this is my new honey water. Beedrill will love it."

Seeing the bottle Ash handed over, Giovanni smiled and released his Beedrill. Upon seeing Ash, Giovanni's Beedrill affectionately rubbed against him, and its eyes lit up when it saw the honey water. However, it didn't snatch it away but waited for Ash's gesture.

Ash poured out half a cup, giving one to Giovanni and another to Beedrill. Beedrill eagerly drank it up, while Giovanni sipped leisurely and asked, "Looks like there's going to be a new product soon, huh?"

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"Yep, but Mr. Giovanni, if you want an enhanced version, just let me know, and I'll make it for you."

Seeing Ash's demeanor, Giovanni smiled and said, "Thank you, then."

To talk about how Ash and Giovanni met, it's actually quite simple. Giovanni is the leader of an organization in Kanto called Team Rocket. However, due to the actions of a traitor, Giovanni's whereabouts were discovered by another external organization. Although Giovanni dealt with them, he himself was also seriously injured.

At that moment, Ash appeared. With the medicinal herbs found by his Pokémon, Ash successfully helped Giovanni stop the bleeding, and with the help of Pokémon, he took Giovanni to the hospital.

Giovanni then remembered this small yet angelic figure who had saved him at his most dangerous moment.

After Giovanni recovered, with the combined efforts of both Team Rocket and the Pokémon League, the external organization was destroyed. After everything ended, Giovanni had Ash's information searched and found out that Ash came from a single-parent family. Surprisingly, Ash had managed to connect with the Oak family and the Joy family through his own abilities to reduce his mother's burden. Because of this, Giovanni grew even fonder of Ash. As a result, under the guise of thanking Ash for saving his life, Giovanni often kept in touch with Ash.

Gradually, the emotional bond between Giovanni and Ash was no longer just about the so-called救命之恩. Instead, their relationship became more like that of a father and son. However, neither of them said it out loud, and things just continued as they were.

"Ash, I heard you're going to a summer camp?"

"Yeah, my mom signed me up before telling me… Honestly, I'd rather do something else with that time."

"Hahaha, it's good to spend time with kids your age."

"Nah, no common topics."

Giovanni understood Ash quite well. Geniuses are lonely, that much is true, but Giovanni didn't want Ash to stay that way. So, he came up with an idea.

"Ash, how about going to Hollywood?"

"Huh? Hollywood? What's so great about Hollywood?"

"Go and relax a bit. Trust me, and don't you think it's also a good chance for your mom to relax?"

"!!!" Talking about other things might not have convinced Ash, but when it came to Delia, Ash immediately got motivated. After all, Ash is a filial child, and he thought that the money at home could indeed let his mom have a good time. So, Ash nodded and said, "Right! Giovanni, you're absolutely right! Before going to summer camp, I'll take my mom to Hollywood for fun!"

Giovanni couldn't help but smile at Ash, and then he said, "In that case, I'll take care of the boat."

"Is that okay?"

"Don't underestimate your old man, kid."

And so, the man and the kid chatted while sipping honey water.