"Um, what do you mean?"

Lu Ze was stunned for a moment and looked at Zhuge Ziyu: "Do you want to discuss this kind of thing with me? I have so much face?"

Zhuge Ziyu sighed: "It's not about saving face, the main thing is that we are now discussing which province the eight new gymnasiums will be opened in?"

"But I wonder where people in various provinces got this news? They all asked to open it in their own provinces."

"Officials, including the public, and the Internet have now formed public opinion. Haven't you seen it?"

"Forehead…"

Lu Ze glanced at the ceiling with some embarrassment. He had been having so much fun recently that he really didn't have time to read the public opinions on the Internet.

"OK."

Seeing Lu Ze like this, Zhuge Ziyu understood.

"Shangjing is a good pilot project, and it has driven tourism and consumption near Shangjing, so people from all provinces hope that the Taoist temple can be opened there."

"At least they don't have to travel so far if they want to challenge the gym."

"Officials from various provinces also have the same idea. They want the gym to be opened in their place to drive their economy and various other benefits."

Zhuge Ziyu was a little tired: "All the provinces are competing for these eight gyms."

"We have no choice. We can't just choose one. Other provinces must have complaints."

"ah?"

Hearing what Zhuge Ziyu said, Lu Ze was a little surprised: "Do you mean that all eight gyms are opened in one province?"

"That's right, you didn't say that there would be eight gyms in one province at the beginning. When the time comes, there will be a provincial badge competition after the eight gym badges. The top few in the provincial badge competition and the challengers who have collected national badges will

Do they get together and hold a national badge contest?"

Zhuge Ziyu looked at Lu Ze strangely. This seemed to have been decided by Lu Ze at the beginning.

"Yes, that's right, but you still have to take your time."

Lu Ze nodded: "The plan cannot keep up with the changes. Just like the badge competition in Beijing has not started yet, there is no need to be so anxious about the second province."

Lu Ze spread his hands, while Zhuge Ziyu looked at Lu Ze, thoughtfully.

"You mean these eight gyms don't need to be placed in one province?"

"certainly."

Lu Ze nodded: "It can even be more than eight gyms."

"The provincial badge competition has not even started for those in Beijing, and it is even further away for other provinces."

"If that's the case, then it's better to start a gymnasium in all provinces first, and then slowly replenish the remaining seven gymnasiums."

"This is okay, it's a way."

Zhuge Ziyu nodded: "But this still needs to be discussed further."

Although Zhuge Ziyu said this, he already recognized Lu Ze's method and decided to follow Lu Ze's method.

The provincial badge competition is indeed a long time away. Even though the eight gyms in Shangjing have been open for such a long time, the provincial badge competition has still not been successfully held.

"Is there anything else? If nothing happens, I'll go back first."

Seeing Zhuge Ziyu looking thoughtful, Lu Ze also stood up and asked Zhuge Ziyu.

"Well, nothing's wrong."

After Zhuge Ziyu nodded, Lu Ze nodded and prepared to leave.

"Hey, wait a minute, there's one more thing."

As soon as Lu Ze opened the door, he heard Zhuge Ziyu's voice behind him. At the same time, a father with small glasses also appeared in Lu Ze's mind.

"And one more thing."

After seeing Lu Ze turn his head, Zhuge Ziyu also spoke to Lu Ze.

"This afternoon or tomorrow morning there will be a king coming to challenge your gym."

"ah?"

Lu Ze was stunned for a moment, but Zhuge Ziyu continued: "This king is the king of the beautiful country. He is ranked 68th in the world rankings. He wants to have a six-on-six battle with you."

"This match has been set as an open match by us. After all, it is also set as an open match in their country."

"At that time, not only the live broadcast of the Dragon Kingdom, but also the live broadcast of the Beautiful Country will be broadcasting the game between the two of you."

"The reason why I chose you is that I want you to pass this battle and see where your current strength is and how it is. Is it acceptable?"

"Yes, yes."

Lu Ze nodded: "But the Crossed Bat is at the Cracking Seat at this time..."

After Lu Ze finished speaking, Zhuge Ziyu nodded in understanding.

He still knows that Crossbat is Lu Ze's ace Pokémon.

He also already knew that Lu Ze's cross-shaped bat strength had reached the master level.

"The king of the beautiful country does not have a Pokémon with master-level strength. Of course, if you need it, you can contact me at any time and I will send Crossbat back."

With the cross-shaped bat around, Lu Ze has the confidence, and Zhuge Ziyu will not care about anything else. The appearance of the cross-shaped bat is in line with the rules, even though it is coming back from outside.

But Crossbat is also Lu Ze’s Pokémon, isn’t it?

If conditions permit, Zhuge Ziyu certainly hopes that Lu Ze can win.

"It's okay, it's okay to have insurance, but I believe that even if the cross-shaped bat doesn't play, I won't lose to the opponent."

After laughing a little, he waved his hand to Zhuge Ziyu and left.

This place is not very far from the research institute, so Lu Ze also stopped by to visit his father and grandfather.

However, because the two of them were busy, Lu Ze was driven away within a short time.

After going out and saying hello to his mother, Lu Ze could only helplessly spread his hands and return to the gym when he saw that her mother was also busy with business in the store.

When I was growing up, I would always feel like I was not my biological child from time to time.

After Lu Ze returned to the gym, Fugui and Lu Zhengjie also breathed a sigh of relief.

The same goes for the three gym trainers, Wei Qingyun, Wang Xiaoxiao and Meng Jingchao.

For them, Lu Ze is the backbone of this gym.

Now that the backbone is back and someone has made all the decisions, they are naturally relieved.

"Master, you are finally back."

Fugui, who had just finished the battle, jumped off the stage when he saw Lu Ze, came to Lu Zi, and said to Lu Ze excitedly.

When Fugui jumped down, the audience in the venue also looked curiously.

After seeing Lu Ze, the gym leader, finally return, the audience also burst into excited cheers.

"Let's have a show!"

"Let's have a show!"

"Let's have a show!"

I don’t know who started it first. Before Lu Ze could say anything to Fugui, the audience in the venue started shouting excitedly.

The sounds gradually became unified and became louder and louder.

Lu Ze had no choice but to take the microphone handed over by Fugui and nodded to the audience.

"Okay, then I'll give it a try. Which unlucky guy will be next?"

After Lu Ze smiled, he looked at a girl on the stage.

When the girl saw this scene, she also looked embarrassed.

I originally wanted to take advantage of the gym leader's absence to come over and get this most difficult gym badge.

Unexpectedly, just when it was his turn, the gym leader came back.

And those hateful spectators, what are they making fun of?

Woohoo, my badge is gone.

The girl was about to cry but had no tears, but after remembering that her opponent was Lu Ze, she tried to cheer herself up.

It’s just a challenge to the seniors, there’s no shame even if you lose!

The girl is also a top student, but she is only a first-year student. To her, Lu Ze is indeed his senior.

"Then let's ask the challenger if he is willing."

Lu Ze smiled and then walked towards the court with his legs up.

There are currently three people in the preparation box on the field, a girl and two teenagers. They don't look very old.

"Do any of you want to compete with me?" Lu Ze asked these three people after taking the stage.
To be continued...