Victor nodded, stood up, and led them into the incubator room.
As soon as they entered, Shana's attention was captivated by the Pokémon Eggs inside.
"Owner, what Pokémon do you think would be suitable for Shana?" her father asked Victor.
"Please, just call me Victor," he replied, then looked at Shana, who was holding the Petilil and observing all the Pokémon Eggs.
"Shana, are there any Pokémon that you like?"
Shana looked over, her bright eyes filled with a bit of confusion. She then glanced down at the Petilil in her arms.
Perhaps realizing that the Petilil belonged to the Breeding House, she looked up at Victor and shook her head.
Seeing this, Victor carefully considered the many Pokémon Eggs. A Pachirisu seemed like a good choice—it was fluffy, cute, and obedient.
A Bronzor wasn't suitable. Others, like a Shinx or a Glameow, were good for companionship and could be raised as family Pokémon due to their gentle natures. Victor fell into thought, and the others, seeing him concentrate, didn't disturb him.
Shana looked at Victor, her eyes full of expectation.
Looking into her eyes, Victor knew which Pokémon to choose.
He walked over to the Chingling egg and looked at Shana. "How about a Chingling?"
"A Chingling? That's an excellent choice," Jenny remarked from the side.
"Do you know what a little bell is? It makes a sound when the wind blows," Victor said, crouching down to look at Shana.
"It... it sounds nice..." Shana said in broken whispers, her head lowered, not daring to look at him.
"Yes, it does. And its evolution, Chimecho, is very cute too. Its cry is also very beautiful."
A major reason for choosing Chingling was that its evolution, Chimecho, had the ability to heal hearts. Given Shana's current condition, Chingling was the most suitable Pokémon for her.
Hearing Victor's words, Shana tilted her head up slightly and looked at her parents.
Seeing their daughter's gesture, they quickly nodded.
Once they confirmed the purchase, Victor took the stethoscope from Gengar, pressed it against the eggshell, and checked the egg's condition.
[Chingling Egg][Hatching Progress: 25/30]
"Everything is very healthy. I'm sure it will hatch in just a few days," Victor said, nodding as he felt the sensations coming through the stethoscope. He looked up and saw Shana staring at the device in his hands. He smiled.
"Would you like to try? You can feel the Chingling's condition for yourself."
Shana nodded.
Victor carefully placed the stethoscope's earpieces on Shana, taking the opportunity to gently pat her head. He felt her small head want to pull away but then hesitate and stay still. A warmth bloomed in his heart.
Everything was moving in the right direction.
He withdrew his hand, crouched in front of Shana with the Chingling egg, and carefully pressed the stethoscope against the shell, signaling for her to close her eyes and concentrate.
Shana held the Petilil in her arms and carefully closed her eyes.
The adults watched the scene unfold. Jenny and Joy exchanged a look, their eyes filled with joy. Shana's mother leaned against her husband's chest, covering her mouth with her hand.
As Victor slowly moved the stethoscope to different spots on the egg, Shana's breathing changed with it. Then, she opened her eyes, her bright little eyes widening in amazement.
She gasped and held her breath.
Seeing the expression on her face, Victor knew she had felt what was inside the egg and was a little shocked himself.
He took the stethoscope off her ears and asked, "Well? Did you feel it?"
Shana nodded rapidly, then stared at the Pokémon Egg in Victor's arms.
Victor smiled, then swapped the egg in his hands with the Petilil in hers.
"Alright then, I'm entrusting this Chingling to you now. You have to take good care of it, okay?"
Shana took the Chingling egg, held it in her arms, glanced at Victor, and then looked back down at the egg. She nodded seriously and began to gently stroke the shell with her small hand.
Seeing this, Victor walked over to her parents and explained some important care instructions.
He packed some necessary supplies for them, handed them over, and then went back to Shana's side, crouching down to explain the instructions to her as well.
Shana listened intently, her small face unconsciously puffing out.
He saw everyone to the door. At checkout, they also purchased a few other items.
The Chingling egg's price was eighty thousand Alliance Dollars. With the other items they bought, the total came to one hundred and ten thousand.
He signaled for Gengar to take the payment. Since they didn't have enough cash on hand, they would transfer the rest of the money after they got home.
After the payment was settled, Jenny patted Victor's shoulder.
"We really owe you for this one. We didn't know what else to do."
Hearing Jenny's words, Victor finally let out a breath of relief.
"The rest is up to her now. With the companionship of her parents and a Pokémon, I'm sure she'll get better."
"She will. She definitely will. I believe in her," Joy said, clenching her fists with conviction.
Remembering the serious look in Shana's eyes just now, Victor couldn't help but nod.
He noticed Shana turn her head back, looking at the Petilil in his arms with a flash of reluctance.
Seeing the fleeting emotion in her eyes, Victor thought for a moment and then said, "If you two have time, you can bring Shana over to play."
Hearing this, Shana whipped her head around to look at Victor. Her parents exchanged a glance.
A good environment is essential for healing emotional trauma. Victor felt that the environment of his Breeding House was quite good, and he also genuinely liked Shana, which is why he made the offer.
Her parents understood that Shana needed a good environment and companionship, and they had found the Pokémon at the Breeding House to be very friendly, so they nodded.
"Thank you so much. We'll bring her over when we have time."
The moment the words left his mouth, Shana's voice reached their ears. "Wh... when."
Hearing this, her parents looked at Victor questioningly.
"Then Petilil, Gengar, and I will be waiting for you to come over tomorrow. Is that okay?"
Victor's gentle voice reached Shana's ears. She looked up and saw him smiling at her. The Petilil in his arms was also nodding, and the Gengar floating beside him was making a pleading gesture.
She nodded. "Okay... tomorrow... play."
Then, looking at Victor, she smiled for the first time in front of everyone. Her smile was bright and innocent, and it instantly healed the hearts of everyone around her.
"Uncle, goo... goodbye. See you tomorrow," she said, getting the whole sentence out in one breath.
Victor looked at her smile and felt like his soul had been revived. A child's smile was always incredibly healing. However, when he heard the last word, his smiling face instantly collapsed.
"..."
"I'm only 20, and I'm already an 'uncle'?"
Watching her leave, Victor began to question his life.
Beside him, Jenny and Joy couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Gengar floated in front of Victor, looked him over carefully, and then clutched its stomach, laughing hysterically.
"Gengar—"
The Breeding House was once again filled with Gengar's spooky yet adorable laughter.
[Breeder 5: It's not just about Pokémon; you're also skilled at healing human hearts. This is the mark of a truly outstanding Breeder.]
[Received a gift from Shana: a Sun Stone.]
[Sun Stone: A mysterious stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as red as the sun.]
[Applicable Pokémon: Petilil, Cottonee, Sunkern, Gloom.]
[Shana: Thank you all.]
[Your good luck has been answered at this moment. It seems something wonderful will happen tomorrow?]
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