Zero Zone, a random Kamen Rider at 4am

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Chapter 143: Good Wife.

"In fact, my neighbors always praised me for being a shy and timid child."

Mo Xuan's face was full of embarrassment. Zhu Yuan felt that he was not praising him, so he rolled his eyes at him unhappily.

"Stop talking nonsense. Are you going to cook or not?"

"How can I help?"

Mo Xuan came to Zhu Yuan and asked. He didn't want to be a diner waiting for food. Even if he couldn't cook, he could help in other places.

"Wash the vegetables."

Zhu Yuan gave Mo Xuan a simple task. After he took it, he went to the pool and put the red and green vegetables in to wash them. Thinking that these vegetables were going to be cooked by Zhu Yuan for himself, Mo Xuan showed a happy smile on his face. Zhu Yuan turned her head to look at him carefully washing them, and also reached her hand into the pool.

“This is how you wash it.”

"Ah? Do you want to teach me this too?"

Mo Xuan asked in a daze. He felt that he was not such a stupid person that he couldn't even wash vegetables. However, when he saw the palms of two people in the sink being soaked in clean water and touching each other unconsciously, he seemed to understand what to do.

"Then you can learn it or not."

Zhu Yuan said.

"Of course I have. I wish you would teach me every day."

Mo Xuan held Zhu Yuan's hands with both of his hands and leaned towards her. Why wash vegetables at this time? Of course he would wash his hands with her. The cool water flowed outside, but the palms he held together with hers were warm, just like his heart.

"Okay, go sit down. I'm going to get serious."

After washing the vegetables, Zhu Yuan let go of Mo Xuan's hand. The kitchen space was so small, and if she wanted to be serious, it would be better if there was no one else around. Mo Xuan also understood what she meant. After wiping his hands, he sat back on the sofa.

Behind the sofa was the wall of a room. The wall, which was supposed to be white, was now covered with medals and certificates. These were all medals Zhu Yuan had won since joining the company, as well as banners given by citizens. If the space on the wall was not limited, Mo Xuan felt that there would probably be more things that could be hung there. It seemed that his girlfriend was indeed an extraordinary woman.

Mo Xuan had nothing to do, so he walked around the house. Zhu Yuan had said before that he could visit at will, so he went to see the bedroom. The house had a master bedroom and a second bedroom. Zhu Yuan slept in the master bedroom. The furnishings inside were simple and looked spotless. A few spare uniforms of the Public Security Bureau were hung on the clothes hanger, and the quilt on the bed was neatly folded. This was much more particular than Mo Xuan's. She was worthy of being a female police officer who was strict with herself.

"So, did you see something you like?"

Zhu Yuan brought a plate of hot food to the table. When she saw Mo Xuan coming out of her bedroom, she didn't look embarrassed at all. There was nothing shameful in her room, so she behaved very naturally.

"My favorite person is right in front of me, so why would anyone else be worth liking?"

Mo Xuan said with a smile. Zhu Yuan gave him a look that showed her understanding, and stopped complaining about his shamelessness. If Mo Xuan had to say anything, the double bed in the room was nice. When they bought the furniture, they must have thought about the future and prepared it in advance. This was a bargain for Mo Xuan. He could just move in with his luggage when he was ready.

"Mo Xuan, come and eat some food first, the meal will be ready soon."

Zhu Yuan greeted Mo Xuan again and said that there were already four dishes and a soup on the table, including meat, vegetables, and protein. Not only did it look delicious, but the nutritional combination was also perfect.

Zhu Yuan opened the refrigerator and took out two cans of non-alcoholic fruit juice drinks. Mo Xuan also noted that she usually liked to drink this brand of beverage. After all, one-third of the area in the refrigerator was filled with such beverage cans.

Mo Xuan picked up the chopsticks and tasted a piece of twice-cooked pork under Zhu Yuan's expectant gaze. After chewing, he put down his chopsticks and gave Zhu Yuan a thumbs up.

"Anyone who can marry a wife like you is truly lucky. How come you can do everything?"

Mo Xuan didn't know how to describe how good Zhu Yuan was. He met such a good woman, and she became his girlfriend. It still felt like a dream to him.

"Of course you need to know a little bit about everything when you live alone. It seems like you haven't learned any life skills?"

Zhu Yuan looked at Mo Xuan with a smile and said that she had learned these skills because of the pressure of life. In her opinion, it would be strange if Mo Xuan didn't know these skills. She was a little curious about what this guy was busy with usually.

"That's true, but being well-educated is not as good as being lucky. I've found you to be my girlfriend, so if you can do it, then I can do it too."

"You're getting thicker and thicker-skinned."

Zhu Yuan sighed and said that although what Mo Xuan said was correct, she still wanted to commemorate the Mo Xuan who would blush when holding her hand, who was gone forever.

Under Zhu Yuan's care, Mo Xuan ate one of the few warm meals since he came to this world. The feeling of two people sitting together to eat and chat was deeply rooted in his heart. This was the feeling of home. As a stranger who came to this world, Mo Xuan finally felt like taking root. He was so moved that he wanted to cry, but he didn't want to show such weakness in front of Zhu Yuan, so he tried to choose some happy topics.

Zhu Yuan also noticed Mo Xuan's mood changes. Don't forget that she is a criminal investigator. She can guess why Mo Xuan was so moved that he sniffled from time to time, but she didn't point it out. She just talked about daily life with Mo Xuan until the two of them finished their meal.

"Go wash the dishes."

Zhu Yuan winked at Mo Xuan and said, knowing that he would feel bad, so she deliberately gave him some things to do. Mo Xuan understood Zhu Yuan's thoughts very well and immediately cleaned up the dishes.

"Okay Captain."

"Don't call me captain at home."

Zhu Yuan felt a little shy when being called the captain, so he immediately corrected himself and said that using that kind of address in the Public Security Bureau at home somehow sounded like a strange game.

"Okay, Captain, I'll change it next time."

Mo Xuan said with a smile. Zhu Yuan glared at him unhappily, and then watched him washing dishes by the sink. Zhu Yuan felt itchy again, so she walked behind Mo Xuan and put her arms around his waist, making the two of them stick together.

"Hey, aren't you afraid that I'll drop the plate?"

Mo Xuan almost dropped the plate in his hand. Zhu Yuan's body was too soft, especially after it was all pressed against his back, she had no self-awareness at all.

"Don't be afraid, I want to act coquettishly with you."

Zhu Yuan put her cheek against Mo Xuan's back and said with a smile, Mo Xuan liked her so much, why shouldn't she like Mo Xuan the same way? This was the first man that made her fall in love. Even though she was not very experienced in love, it was enough for her to know that acting coquettishly would make Mo Xuan happy. She also liked the feeling of having someone to rely on.

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Chapter 144: Double Cell.

"You've said everything I wanted to say, and I still want to act coquettishly with you."

Mo Xuan said helplessly.

"The only thing you can blame is your failure to seize the initiative. One step slower, every step slower. I won."

Zhu Yuan said with a hint of pride. Mo Xuan couldn't tell whether he had suffered any loss or not. He only knew that he really wanted to hug this lovely girlfriend. Unfortunately, he couldn't free his hands now, so he could only endure the itch in his heart, which was too uncomfortable.

The captain's mission was considered completed only when Mo Xuan washed the dishes so well that his face could be seen in them. After wiping his hands, he turned around impatiently and hugged Zhu Yuan in his arms.

"Holding you like this is like holding the whole world."

Mo Xuan just hugged Zhu Yuan like this and didn't want to do anything else. He wanted it to continue like this. Zhu Yuan's eyes became softer and softer. She let him hug her and breathe in his scent. There was no need for more conversation as their emotions were blending and they became inseparable.

Zhu Yuan raised her head and turned her side face towards Mo Xuan. It was still a little early for her to ask for a kiss, but a kiss on the cheek instead of on the lips was completely acceptable. Mo Xuan also understood what she meant. He placed his lips on her left cheek and felt the softness of his girlfriend's cheek.

"It's getting late. I won't disturb your rest."

Mo Xuan let go of Zhu Yuan and said, her charm is getting stronger and stronger, which also tests Mo Xuan's self-control. He doesn't know what will happen if they continue to get along like this.

"Well, I'll walk you to the elevator."

Zhu Yuan did not object to Mo Xuan's departure. She also knew that if they continued to be affectionate, she might have to let Mo Xuan stay overnight. Of course, nothing restricted would happen. She just needed to let him sleep in the second bedroom. It was the first time for her to know that being alone with the person she liked in a quiet room would turn out like this. The emotions in her heart seemed to be completely uncontrollable and burst out. This was much more stimulating than things like alcohol.

Mo Xuan held Zhu Yuan's hand and walked to the elevator door. They didn't let go of each other's hands until the elevator door opened. They smiled at each other and waved goodbye. The elevator door closed and separated them. No matter from which perspective, today's time together was a big step forward in the development of their relationship. There was no illusion of reaching the sky overnight, but rather a very solid foundation that had been carefully laid, and they were ready to take a step forward at any time.

Time passed quickly. Mo Xuan clearly remembered that he confessed to Zhu Yuan on Sunday. In the blink of an eye, it was a new weekend. Mo Xuan was also thinking about where to take his girlfriend to play. Zhu Yuan's work was very busy, but it was only to the extent of having one day off instead of two days off. No matter what, she would squeeze out a day off to accompany Mo Xuan on a date.

After spending these few days together, Mo Xuan and Zhu Yuan have become very familiar with each other's hobbies. Mo Xuan goes to Zhu Yuan's house for dinner every day. After dinner, he sometimes stays to watch a movie or helps Zhu Yuan with some chores at the Public Security Bureau. It is convenient for two people to work together. He can help Zhu Yuan in many ways and also offer some of his own suggestions.

"Zhu Yuan is working overtime again today."

A new Saturday arrived, but Mo Xuan lay in bed and didn't want to get up. He was thinking about whether he should go to the Public Security Bureau to work overtime with Zhu Yuan, but he was afraid that he would disrupt her plans. Zhu Yuan's every minute was clearly arranged, and if he went there, he would only be there to accompany her, which might cause her psychological pressure.

Glancing at the driver on the bed, Mo Xuan had no motivation to transform recently because there were no audiences around to point fingers at him, and he couldn't tell these things to Zhu Yuan, so who would fill in the gap of complaints?

"Blay buckle."

Mo Xuan picked up the very familiar driver and held it in his arms. Today was the day he became Kamen Rider Sword again. After the last run-in, the awakening fusion device also appeared beside him. However, the activity of the void had decreased a lot recently, and sudden accidents like the companion void rarely occurred. It seemed that he had the strength but nowhere to use it.

Ling has been on a business trip and has not returned. Mo Xuan cannot even go to Cave Zero. He does not have a temporary worker certificate, so if he goes there, he can only walk around like a headless fly, sweeping out some non-threatening corpses. His efficiency is too low.

Just when Mo Xuan was lying on the bed, his cell phone suddenly vibrated. He thought it was a message from Zhu Yuan, but when he picked it up and took a look, he found it was a message from Ling. Mo Xuan immediately became alert. Lingmei was back from her business trip, and his supporting actor was back too.

The meaning of Ling's message was very simple, which was to ask Mo Xuan to meet at a coffee shop. Although it was a bit strange why she didn't come directly to his house, but appeared a little formal, Mo Xuan didn't think much about it. He changed his clothes and left home, and walked a few steps to the coffee shop on the first floor.

Ling was already sitting in the seat by the window. Mo Xuan took a quick look and found that Ling seemed to be thinner than before, but it was not very obvious, so it might be his illusion.

"Congratulations on having a girlfriend."

Ling spoke with a smile after Mo Xuan took his seat. Mo Xuan was stunned for a moment, thinking about whether he had told Ling the good news.

"How did you...Oh, Fairy said that, right?"

Mo Xuan was a little surprised at first, but he quickly regained his composure. Fairy could monitor 80% of the equipment in the city, so it would be easy for him to see what he was doing. Besides, Mo Xuan didn't specifically hide the fact that he had a girlfriend, so of course he was not afraid of being seen.

"Well, let's not meet again."

Ling supported her cheek with one hand, looked away from Mo Xuan, looked at the scenery outside the window and said, her tone was faint as if she was talking about something insignificant.

"Old Ling, are you awake? New kind of prank?"

Mo Xuan asked with his head tilted. He didn't take Ling's words to heart. With her personality of always calling him dad, he didn't know what trap she had set for him. Mo Xuan was also happy to play with her.

"No, I'm telling you seriously, it's better to draw a clear line between the sheriff and the rope maker."

Ling withdrew her gaze from the window and looked into Mo Xuan's eyes and said. This time, Mo Xuan sat up straight and his expression looked serious. It could be seen that Ling was serious.

"What trouble did you encounter on your business trip? Tell me and I will help you find a solution."

Mo Xuan said this with a bit of toughness. In his opinion, Ling's sudden change must have been because she was threatened, or she didn't want to drag him down. He was never afraid of being dragged down.

"So, why do you care about me so much? You obviously already have someone you like. Don't show such concern to other women."

Ling said with a smile on her face, but this smile was completely different from before. It no longer had that heartless feeling, but instead had a bit more sadness.

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Chapter 145: The Master is still your Master.

"Ling, you..."

Mo Xuan suddenly felt his scalp tingling. He had a bad premonition that was about to come true. He felt that a big problem was about to happen that even the power of Kamen Rider could not solve.

"Mo Xuan, I like you. Although this relationship hasn't been around for long, you are the first man I like, except my brother."

Ling looked at Mo Xuan and expressed her hidden feelings. In fact, she wanted to find a better time to confess, but it didn't matter now. It was more like a breakup than a confession.

"I, I don't know..."

Mo Xuan said somewhat at a loss. He knew Ling was always joking, but this time Ling's attitude was very serious. He actually hoped that she was acting, and then patted herself on the back and said it was a prank, and Mo Xuan could just laugh it off. But it just wasn't an act.

"It's not your fault. I just didn't say it. I know you have someone you like, and I feel like I can't compete with her. But when the facts are right in front of me, I still feel unwilling to accept it."

Ling shook her head and said, her tone was more gentle than ever before. Mo Xuan had always thought that she was a frivolous woman who didn't know what gentleness was. Now, hearing her tone, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.

"So you want to cut off contact with me, do you really have to go to this extent?"

Mo Xuan really didn't know how to dissuade Ling, and he was not qualified to dissuade her. After holding it in for a while, he could only say these words. He could solve any problem, but he really couldn't solve emotional matters. Even if he forced Ling to continue to get along with him, what position should they take?

"Well, I've been thinking about it seriously for a few days, and I found that the more I think about it, the more confused my mind becomes. Since this is the case, it's better to break up completely to avoid making both of us unhappy."

Ling nodded to confirm her idea. Mo Xuan wanted to say something, but she interrupted him first.

"Don't be so hasty to speak. Listen to me. If I don't stop associating with you, what will become of me?"

"I can only watch you and your girlfriend being affectionate with each other, and my own feelings will never be reciprocated, right?"

Faced with Ling's question, Mo Xuan couldn't think of any rebuttal and could only nod in agreement. If he were in Ling's position and saw the person he liked with someone else, how uncomfortable that would be. This kind of thing requires empathy, and you can't just talk about bonds and friendship to get over it.

"There's no need to lie to yourself by saying we're still friends. Feelings like this won't go away overnight. The more I spend time with you, the more I'll like you. So I can only stay away from you."

"Mo Xuan, you are a good person, so you must feel bad when you see me suffering. That's why I said that both of us are unhappy. If you were the kind of heartless person, it wouldn't be bad either."

"It's not like I haven't thought about fighting for her, but you like her so much, and she's very important to you. I don't think I'm so shameless as to ask you to abandon her and choose me. Even if I did, I would become a thorn in your heart."

"Even if I'm willing to be a mistress, this isn't a solution. It's unfair to both myself and your girlfriend. How much concessions will she have to make before she allows you to take another wife? Although New Elidu doesn't have monogamy laws, people's hearts are more important than laws."

"So the best solution I can think of is for us to cut off contact. You can be the sheriff, and I can be the rope maker. We won't interfere with each other, and we'll forget about each other in a few years."

Ling spoke out all the words she had organized over the past few days in one breath. Mo Xuan could understand them all and knew that she had chosen to leave this relationship on her own initiative to make him and Zhu Yuan successful. However, the more he listened to her words, the sadder he felt. It was not until Ling stood up to leave that Mo Xuan raised his hand to try to keep her.

"Goodbye, Mo Xuan. I'm very happy with the time I spent with you. It's a pity that you don't like me."

Ling said the last words with her back to Mo Xuan, then pushed open the door of the coffee shop and left. Through the reflection of the glass door, Mo Xuan clearly saw a drop of crystal liquid rolling down Ling's face, falling to the ground with a little bit of light and shattering.

In the end, Mo Xuan was unable to say anything to keep Ling. Even if he tried to persuade her to stay, he could do nothing. Ling had already mentioned all the possibilities. Before today, Mo Xuan had never thought that he would lose a friend forever, and that they would part in such a regretful way. Thinking of this, he felt very upset.

A somewhat cold body sat down next to Mo Xuan. He turned his head and saw that it was Master Tingman who had been making coffee before.

"Sorry, I'm better at the listening module, so I only heard part of your conversation."

Master Tingman said calmly that he and Mo Xuan were old neighbors. After all, he lived upstairs from the coffee shop, and the neighborhood relationship was harmonious, so of course he could have a say.

"I made a girl cry for me."