Become a Knight Across the World

Chapter 25 Annoying (?)

"Xiao Liu, there's nothing we can do about it. As you know, our company's situation is getting worse every day."

“I understand the company’s difficulties, but as the boss, I also need to support my family. My whole family depends on me,” Liu Hongyun said helplessly.

"I know, I know," the boss nodded repeatedly. "But don't worry, as long as the company gets through this difficult time, I will definitely not treat you unfairly."

Liu Hongyun gave a bitter smile. He knew his boss was just making empty promises, but he had no other choice. He turned and left the boss's office, returning to his work station with a heavy heart.

Seeing his expression, his colleagues all came over to ask what was wrong. Liu Hongyun shook his head and said nothing. He knew that even if he did, it wouldn't make a difference; everyone was in the same predicament.

He silently turned on his computer and began organizing his work documents. He had worked here for decades, and the boss could lay off employees at will, leaving him with no recourse.

Liu Hongyun packed her belongings as if she had lost her soul. Her colleagues cast sympathetic and regretful glances at her, knowing that they were likely to be the next to be laid off.

Liu Hongyun carried the cardboard box and slowly walked out of the company, each step seeming so heavy.

Back home, Liu Hongyun looked dejected, as if all his energy had vanished. His wife, busy in the kitchen, peeked out when she heard the door open. Seeing Liu Hongyun, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes: "Honey, why are you home so early today?"

"Dad!" Liu Hongyun's daughter ran over excitedly and threw herself into her father's arms. Liu Hongyun gently stroked his daughter's hair, a warm feeling welling up in his heart, but he still couldn't bring himself to tell her the cruel truth.

He forced a smile and said softly, "I left work early." His wife didn't ask any further questions, just smiled and nodded, and continued preparing dinner.

Liu Hongyun and his wife have always had a good relationship. Since their daughter was born, his wife quit her job to take care of the child full-time. Although their family isn't wealthy, it's filled with warmth and happiness. His wife would definitely be heartbroken if she knew Liu Hongyun had lost his job.

Liu Hongyun took a deep breath, trying to hide his unease and anxiety. He knew that if his family knew he had lost his job, they would definitely worry, especially his wife. She had always been very supportive of his career, and now she had to face this situation. He couldn't bear to put her under this pressure. So, he decided to keep it from his family for the time being.

The next morning, his wife prepared breakfast as usual and then woke their daughter. Liu Hongyun sat at the table, silently eating his breakfast, his mind preoccupied with how to resolve their current predicament. He dared not show the slightest sign of anything amiss, fearing his family would notice something was wrong. By the time he finished the last bite of his meal, he was ready to leave.

"Go, Daddy!" Just then, his daughter's innocent voice rang out. Liu Hongyun's heart skipped a beat upon hearing those words. He turned to look at his daughter's innocent face, a surge of inexplicable emotion welling up inside him. His daughter said this to him every morning; it seemed to have become a habit. But why did he feel so unusually nervous today? Was it because he felt guilty, afraid of being seen through? Or was it because he felt he had let his family down after losing his job, and felt guilty towards his wife and daughter?

Liu Hongyun didn't know the answer; he only knew he couldn't think about it anymore. He forced a smile, patted his daughter's head, and said, "Okay, Dad will definitely do his best." After saying that, he turned and walked out of the house. He had to find a job today, no matter what.

...

Summer vacation has begun. Lin Yue originally planned to stay home and play, but Lin Mu insisted on taking her to participate in the association's summer training.

"There are also some Kamen Riders who are students like you. In order to take care of them, the association arranges group training during winter and summer vacations! Now that you are a Kamen Rider, you should also shoulder the responsibilities that come with it."

"I'm not a member of the association..." Lin Yue muttered.

“Kamen Riders who aren’t members of the association can participate!” Lin Mu said seriously. “Besides, I’m doing this for your own good. The stronger you are, the more at ease I’ll feel.”

"Brother, I'm actually very strong," Lin Yue said helplessly.

"Don't be silly, I also invited Lu Chen and Li Yuetian. With people you know here, you don't need to worry about having no one to talk to." Lin Mu rolled his eyes, not believing Lin Yue's words at all.

Lin Yue sighed; it seemed she had no choice but to go.

...

Lin Yue eventually followed Lin Mu to the main training base in City C. It was a resort-style base owned by the association and only open to trainees. Lu Chen and Li Yuetian were overjoyed to see Lin Yue.

"Xiaoyue!" Lin Yue heard the voice, turned around and saw Yun Xiling.

"Sister-in-law!" Lin Yue excitedly threw herself into Yun Xiling's arms. "Sister-in-law, my brother bullied me! He forced me to come here and suffer, waaaaah..."

Lin Mu: ...

Yun Xiling smiled and patted Lin Yue's head: "Your brother did the right thing this time. We went through the same thing back then. The tacit understanding between your brother and me when we fight side by side now was trained during the training camp. This kind of training is not bad for you."

Lin Yue was completely heartbroken; it seemed there was no escaping her now.

Looking at the dumbfounded girl, Yun Xiling smiled and said, "Don't worry, the instructors here are all very nice. Besides, you're a girl, so it won't be too tiring. And training is only from Monday to Friday. You're free on weekends! There are plenty of recreational facilities here."

Finally, there was some good news! Lin Yue breathed a sigh of relief.

...

The instructors' meeting room at this moment.

"No way!" Instructor Hong was the first to stand up. "Let a greenhorn be an instructor? Are you kidding me!"

"I just heard the news myself. Apparently, it was recommended by Elder Wei from the military," Instructor Shi said helplessly.

"Old Wei? Is that the retired general?" Instructor Jin gasped. That senior was no joker; the person he recommended might actually be quite capable.

"No matter what, he has to beat me, otherwise I won't admit it." Instructor Hong still insisted on his point of view. The people who came to train were all Kamen Riders, and they would become the pillars of the country in the future. How could he be treated casually?

Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Come in!" Instructor Shi called out. The door opened, and a young man walked in.

"I'm the new instructor!"

...

In the vast training ground, Lin Yue was idly playing on her phone, while Lu Chen and Li Yuetian were chatting with the other trainees.

There weren't many Kamen Riders training this year. Many Kamen Riders stopped participating in these training camps after their physical strength and endurance reached the required level. For example, Yun Xiling and Lin Mu were just there to accompany their sister, so there were only about a dozen people including the three of them.

"Sister-in-law, how is the instructor?" Lin Yue asked.

"Several instructors came from the military, especially Instructor Hong, who was the most decisive and efficient. His fighting skills were also the best among the instructors. There were very few who could beat him without transforming, but your brother was one of them."

Lin Yue looked at Lin Mu with some surprise: "Brother, I didn't realize you were so amazing!" She gave him a thumbs up.

Lin Mu chuckled: "It's rare for my little sister to praise me... Oh right, I just received news that this year's instructor is not Instructor Hong anymore, and all the other instructors have been replaced. There is only one young instructor coming."

The young instructor… Based on the tropes of wish-fulfillment novels, Lin Yue immediately guessed who it was. That arrogant guy must have run into some retired old general in the park, and he must have brought his granddaughter with him.

It's so annoying, it should just stay there and never let it get away.