Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

Diancie was the first to notice the presence of Espurr. It looked towards the flowerbed with a puzzled expression, and then Angie and Munchlax saw it too.

“Espurr? What are you doing hiding there? Is something the matter?” Angie asked, puzzled. “Come on over.” As he spoke, he waved at Espurr.

Only then did Espurr come out hesitantly.

Angie asked with a smile, “Did you come here to find me?”

Espurr hesitated, unsure how to start.

Seeing this, Angie got up and went to its side, taking its hand and asking, “Just tell me what’s wrong. Are you having some trouble? Tell me, and I’ll definitely help if I can.”

Hearing this, Espurr finally mustered the courage to speak.

“Meow~ Meow~ Meow~” Mr. Angie, I heard that you opened a new shop in Azoth Kingdom, is that right?

Diancie came to Angie's side upon hearing this and translated.

After hearing Diancie's translation, Angie looked surprised and said, “You know already? Did Talonflame’s mom tell you?”

Espurr nodded gently.

Angie replied, “Yes, but it’s not open for business yet.”

“Meow~ Meow~ Meow~” Then do you still need employees?

Espurr asked, its face flushed red.

Angie instantly understood, “You… want to apply for a job?”

Espurr nodded shyly.

Actually, Espurr felt very embarrassed to bring this up, because when Diancie Cafeteria was revealed to be run by a human, it had subconsciously left with everyone else.

Looking back now, it felt very sorry towards Angie, even though it had eaten so much at Angie's place.

Because of this, it had always felt guilty towards Angie, but now, not only could it not repay Angie, but it even needed Angie's help.

However, Nibel Plateau would soon enter winter. Although the climate and environment wouldn't change much, the entire Nibel Plateau would enter a period of food scarcity at this time.

This season is often the hardest time for everyone on the plateau.

Thinking of the Diglett brothers and the Gardevoir family, who had become well-fed and clothed because of working for Angie, Espurr decided to apply for a job. It wanted to work hard to earn food and help everyone get through the food shortage.

Angie also fell into deep thought at this moment.

He could still manage when he was running a stall, because he had Raquel and her Swirlix to help him, but opening a real shop was different.

Besides, Raquel was a prince of a kingdom and couldn't stay here with him as a waiter forever. Moreover, he was still young, so he would leave sooner or later.

So, hiring another employee was indeed necessary.

Thinking this, Angie looked at Espurr.

Psychic-type Pokémon are indeed suitable to be waiters, because their psychic powers can do many meticulous things, and they can even multitask, which are advantages that other Pokémon do not have.

But…

“My shop is in Azoth Kingdom, and there are many, many humans there. Are you really okay with that?” Angie asked.

“Meow~ Meow~” I can! I can!

Espurr nodded vigorously.

It had already prepared itself for this before coming, and it would definitely work hard to overcome it.

Seeing Espurr’s determination, Angie thought for a moment and said, “How about this, come over tomorrow morning when the sun just rises. I’ll take you to adapt first. If you can adapt, I’ll hire you.”

Espurr looked delighted upon hearing this and kept bowing to Angie.

“Meow~ Meow~ Meow~” Thank you, thank you, Mr. Angie.

“Alright, go back now.” Angie patted Espurr’s head and said.

“Meow~”

Espurr nodded and left with light steps.

After Espurr left, Angie and the others watched the play for a while longer. It wasn't until their backs and shoulders were sore that he got up from the chair, pounding his back and shoulders as he said to Diancie and the others:

“We’ve been lying down for so long, let’s go for a walk and stretch our muscles.”

“Lax~ ~”

Munchlax was the first to jump up in agreement, running straight to Angie's side and taking Angie's hand. It loved going out with its master the most.

Diancie also got up and said, “Okay, I’m tired of lying down too.”

“Then let’s go. Munchlax, you hold Komala.” Angie said.

“Lax~”

Munchlax responded, taking Komala from Angie's arms.

However, after saying this, Swablu hurriedly flew away with its parents.

Then Angie saw Lampent in the distance leading Litleo, Pancham, Skitty, Scraggy, Stunky, Spritzee, Zigzagoon, Helioptile, Dedenne, and Gulpin, hurrying past in a line.

They also saw Angie, but they just waved and nodded at Angie from a distance, not stopping to greet Angie as they used to.

Angie looked puzzled. What was wrong with everyone? Why were they all in such a hurry?

At this time, Diancie explained the reason to him.

“Winter is coming soon, and everyone’s lives are going to become difficult.”

“Difficult lives in winter?” Angie belatedly realized, “Is food very scarce on Nibel Plateau in winter?”

The only thing that could make wild Pokémon so busy was the problem of survival.

Diancie nodded, “Yes!” Because it had to entertain the Pokémon every day, it had more opportunities to interact with them, so it knew more about the affairs on the plateau than Angie did.

In fact, the Pokémon had already started rushing around to store food for the winter many days ago.

The trees and grass on the plateau that bear fruit are not like artificially cultivated ones. As long as the temperature is suitable, they can keep flowering and bearing fruit. They follow the laws of nature, and once the season is over, they will stop bearing fruit, or even wither. At this time, Pokémon naturally lose most of their food sources.

So, winter is the hardest time for the Pokémon on the plateau.

“Everyone is really having a hard time.” Diancie sighed.

After listening to Diancie’s words, Angie lowered his head and fell into deep thought. As a member of Nibel Plateau, he also wanted to do his part for everyone.

But if he directly helped the Pokémon and provided them with food, Angie’s ability was limited and he couldn’t afford it. At least he didn’t have the ability now.

Although he had more than 1 million savings, it would obviously not be enough if he used it to raise the Pokémon on the plateau. I’m afraid it would be gone in a few days.

And doing so would be very irrational.

Moreover, Happiness Points cannot be used to directly purchase food (the system store does not sell food).

After thinking about it, he suddenly thought of a very famous policy from his previous life, “Work for Relief”!

Hiring Pokémon to work for him, creating revenue for him, and in turn, he provides the Pokémon with food. Wouldn’t that be a win-win situation?

With a place as big as the Nibel Plateau, couldn't we find some way to generate income?

Thinking of this, Ange's mind became active again.

Most of the Nibel Plateau is grassland, unsuitable for cultivating fields and planting crops. Ange cultivating a small vegetable garden is already the limit; blindly cultivating fields would only damage the environment.

However, besides land, the Nibel Plateau also has large bodies of water, and water can also be used to create wealth!

But… the season isn't right! Ange felt it wasn't the time to utilize the water yet.

That's right, plant fruit trees!

Ange's eyes suddenly lit up.

When he said 'plant fruit trees,' he didn't mean transforming the Nibel Plateau into an orchard, but rather planting fruit trees around the long shoreline of Nibel Lake.

This would not only avoid damaging the grassland ecosystem but also effectively utilize the land.

The area around Nibel Lake already had many trees growing, so instead of letting these ordinary trees occupy the land, it would be better to replace them with fruit trees.

Didn't the system reward him with an expensive brewing setup? When he learns how to brew, maybe the tree fruits can be used.

If not, he could just sell the tree fruits, even to the Azoth Kingdom! The royal breeders use tree fruits to make Pokémon food!

He refused to believe that the tree fruits produced by the system's fruit trees couldn't beat those on the market.

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. Ange said to Diancie and Snorlax, "Diancie, Snorlax, let's go home."

Diancie was stunned. "We just came out?"

Ange said, "Everyone is working hard to make a living, let's do our part!"

Diancie indicated that it didn't understand, but it knew Ange must have his own ideas, so it nodded.

Snorlax understood even less, only knowing to grin foolishly, whatever Master says is what it is.

So the family of four slowly strolled back home. On the way, Ange said to Diancie, "Diancie, let's invite Delphox, Greninja, and Chesnaught to our house for dinner tonight."

Since they were going to ask the Pokémon on the plateau to help with work, they had to get the three guardians, Delphox, Greninja and Chesnaught, to come forward.

"Okay," Diancie nodded in agreement.

In the evening, Ange and Snorlax personally invited Delphox, Greninja, and Chesnaught to their house.

Before going, he and Snorlax had prepared a table full of delicious dishes, appealing to both the eye and the palate. So when Delphox and the others sat down with Ange and saw the abundant dinner, they were even more puzzled as to why Ange had invited them.

"Quick, Delphox, Greninja, Chesnaught, eat, let's talk while we eat," Ange said enthusiastically.

The three Pokémon exchanged glances and picked up their chopsticks to eat. Having spent a lot of time with Ange, they had roughly figured out his personality and knew there was no need to be polite.

The three guardians had eaten in the cafeteria many times, and they were quite adept at using chopsticks.

After eating for a while, Ange finally spoke, "I invited you three to discuss the food problem for everyone on the plateau as winter is approaching."

Hearing this, Delphox and the other two immediately put down their chopsticks and sighed. Every year at this time, it was their biggest worry, fearing that some Pokémon wouldn't have enough food stored and would have to endure hunger in the winter.

However, they were also a bit puzzled. What did Ange mean by saying this?

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Ange continued with a smile, "I've thought of a way to allow everyone to earn food through their own labor."

"Mahou~ Mahou~" Really? Really, Mr. Ange?

Delphox stood up excitedly and asked.

The Pokémon on their Nibel Plateau were not afraid of hard work, only of not having the opportunity.

Not only were Delphox, Greninja, and Chesnaught excited, but even Diancie and Snorlax looked at Ange in surprise. At this moment, Diancie understood what Ange meant in the afternoon.

Ange nodded and said, "Yes, I plan to plant fruit trees around Nibel Lake and want to hire everyone to plant trees for me. I'll provide them with food as compensation, so everyone can eat with peace of mind, and I can also gain something. I wonder if everyone is willing."

"Kali~ Kali~" Willing! Definitely willing!

Chesnaught excitedly slammed the table, startling everyone.

"Kouga~ Kouga~~"

Greninja also nodded in agreement.

Ange said upon hearing this, "That's great, then can you three inform everyone about this?"

Delphox, Greninja, and Chesnaught exchanged glances, then suddenly stood up at the same time and bowed deeply to Ange.

"Mahou~ Mahou~" Mr. Ange, thank you for your help, thank you very much!

Ange quickly stood up to help them, "What are you doing? I'm also a member of the Nibel Plateau. You usually help each other, shouldn't I do my part? Besides, this is a win-win situation, I'm not at a loss either."

At this moment, Greninja suddenly looked worried.

Ange asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Greninja?"

"Kouga~ Kouga~ Kouga~" Mr. Ange, if you plant fruit trees on a large scale on the Nibel Plateau, if someone sees it, becomes greedy, spends money to buy the place, and occupies your orchard, what will you do?

When Greninja said this, Delphox and Chesnaught also looked worried, feeling that Ange's actions were very unsafe.

At this time, Diancie chuckled, "Don't worry, my Ange has already bought the entire Nibel Plateau. Everything he plants here is his legal property, and no one can occupy it."

Hearing this, Delphox and the other two looked at Ange in surprise.

Ange smiled and nodded to them.

Then he told the three Pokémon, "You don't have to tell everyone about this. Everyone should continue living as they originally did.

If I want to do anything on the plateau, I will definitely discuss it with everyone beforehand."

Hearing this, the three Pokémon looked at Ange with even more gratitude. Ange had given them a guarantee of survival, and no one could drive them out of the Nibel Plateau in the future.

"Mr. Ange…"

Ange said, "Everyone can just call me Ange from now on, no need to be so formal."

Delphox and the other two nodded.

"Then it's settled, let's continue to eat dinner," Ange said happily.

Everyone enjoyed the dinner very much. It wasn't until late at night that Ange and Diancie saw the three Pokémon out.