Absolute Zone Zero: As a corpse, elegance needs no words

I walked into the video store, and since it was closed, there were no customers inside. Number 18 was shaking his head behind the counter.

It has just been fully charged and is now in its energetic state.

"I always feel that you are going to do something big, Xuanli."

After Ling led Xuanli in, she closed the shop door casually, with a smile on her face, and spoke softly.

"It's not a big deal. I'm just unraveling the mystery step by step. Seriously, I don't even know what to do."

Xuan Li waved his hand and looked around the environment inside the store. Compared to what he remembered, the video store where the brother and sister lived was much bigger. One wall-mounted cabinet was filled with videotapes, and there were several horizontal shelves with the same items.

Posters of the latest science fiction movies are posted on the blank walls, and bright lights fill the store, revealing everything.

The category labels are very conspicuous, allowing people to find their goals at a glance. Overall, this is a pretty good video store.

"Eh? Are you really not sure? But I always feel that no matter what you do, you are very purposeful."

Ling's two bright eyes were smiling, and she looked at Xuan Li with a hint of inquiry.

"Really? Why didn't I feel it myself..."

"Hehe, after all, people are always unaware of themselves."

Ling stood beside Xuanli, with her hands behind her back and said with a smile.

"Ling, how's the food?"

Suddenly, Zhe heard the sound of a door opening and walked out of the room next to him. As he spoke, he saw Xuan Li in front of him.

He was stunned for a moment, then frowned, a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes. He quickly walked to Ling and ignored Xuan Li who was raising his hand to say hello, and pulled her over.

Xuan Li's hand stopped in mid-air, a look of confusion appeared on his face, and he raised his eyebrows, not quite understanding the situation.

"Just look around for now. I want to talk to my brother."

Seeing that her brother had something to say, Ling, whose arm was held by Zhe, turned around and said something to Xuanli, and then walked into the next room with Zhe.

With a bang, the door of the room was closed. Xuan Li took a look and put down his hand. Why did he feel that Zhe didn't seem to like him very much?

But this is the first time they meet. Before, when I was acting in the cave, I only contacted Ling and hardly ever talked to Zhe.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't have offended him, right?

Is it just that he is overthinking it?

Suddenly, the door of the next room was opened again. Xuan Li was wondering why the two of them were talking so quickly, but a black and white Bomb came out.

It’s Panda.

"How do you feel about not being with me during this time?"

Xuan Li came to Panda, squatted down and asked with a chuckle.

"Hmm?" (in a puzzled tone)

Panda tilted his head and looked at Xuanli with some confusion. He was playing with Ies in the room just now, but Ling asked him to come out.

Then there was only this person in front of him in the store. Why did Ling ask it to come out?

"Why, you don't recognize me?"

Seeing this, Xuan Li realized that it was his appearance that had changed that made Panda fail to recognize him. He reached out and rubbed its head, saying softly.

"Huh?! (You are?!)"

Feeling the familiar touch on his head, Panda suddenly stood up straight, his body bounced, and his eyes with dark circles were full of shock.

"Yeah! (It's the boss!)"

Panda suddenly threw himself into Xuanli's arms, rubbed his head against him, and his joy was beyond words.

Number 18, who was standing by, also noticed the two of them and showed a curious expression on his face. Although Panda had not spent much time with it, it had already regarded Panda as a friend.

Panda told it how powerful his boss was, who could fight Yi Hai and help others. It always wanted to see what Panda's boss looked like.

Now that I see him, he is different from the strong and fierce one I imagined.

Because Panda has no concept of corpses and humans, but only the concept of monsters and other people, in its cognition, Xuanli is just a human wearing armor.

So in Eighteen's first thought, Xuan Li was an absolute human boss.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. (Boss, the people here are very nice. Ies and Eighteen are both Panda's friends.)"

After understanding what Panda meant, Xuan Li smiled slightly. This is a good idea. In the future, when it may be inconvenient, Panda can be left to Ling's care?

Just as Xuan Li was silently listening to the excited Panda telling interesting stories, in the next room, Zhe Zheng was talking to Ling in a serious tone.

"Sister, tell me seriously, is he really just your friend?"

Ling didn't understand what Zhe meant when she heard this, and said doubtfully

"He's a friend, brother. Let me tell you, he is..."

"Alright, alright, you don't have to say anything more. I understand. You're already old enough, and as your older brother, I really shouldn't be so involved..."

Zhe reached out to interrupt Ling, slightly held his forehead with his hand, put his other hand on his waist, and leaned against the back of the sofa helplessly.

"It's just Ling, why don't I know anything about you having a boyfriend? I'm not your brother and I won't stop you, so why didn't you tell me..."

"Brother! You misunderstood!"

After hearing this, Ling realized that Zhe was overthinking it.

But, this is just too much to think about!

"He and I are really just friends. You know him, listen to me, he..."

"Okay, okay, my sister is grown up now and has her own ideas."

"Ling, you don't have to treat your brother like this. I can see it. If you were just ordinary friends, how could you be so close and get along so naturally? And even bring someone to the video store at this time? You're not afraid of being exposed at all."

Zhe seemed a little sad, shook his head and continued

"But sister, you have to understand that this kind of thing can't be done casually. You have to see clearly what kind of character a person has. You can't just do this because someone is good-looking."

"Tell me the truth, how long have you two been together? Why did you only think of bringing him to see me now..."

"elder brother!"

Seeing Zhe interrupt her again, Ling puffed up her cheeks, a little angry, and said directly

"To tell you the truth, if you count the time we've spent together, we've only been together for two days!"

"What?! Two days?"

"Ling! Brother, I'm really going to get angry. We've only been together for two days, and you're already bringing someone here?"

"elder brother!"

after a while.

"I'm sorry, Ling, I'm wrong about this. Don't be angry. Oh, I'm just too concerned..."

Ling stood aside with her arms folded across her chest, turning her head away from Zhe, who was apologizing somewhat embarrassedly.

He just couldn't connect that person with that magical Yi Hai.

If I had known his name was Xuanli earlier, perhaps I would have been able to react.