My Girlfriend's a Monster - Chapter 24

It was quite successful, at least that’s what Luo Ke thought for now.

She noticed that over the past month, Zhong Qingxiao’s attitude towards her had become increasingly gentle. This must be how human men act when they fall in love with a woman, right?

Although Luo Ke was clueless about this, she had indeed studied it seriously. Whether it was from the few boring kissing scenes in romance dramas or the explicit illustrations in adult comics, she had been earnestly learning and pondering the human concept of love.

Humans, the rulers of Earth, insignificant and trivial humans. Before coming here, Luo Ke lived comfortably on her small planet, but one day her good neighbor told her that she was immersed in loneliness every day.

Waking up at a fixed time, going to bed at a fixed time, watching some mediocre TV shows on time every day, and watching her unappealing kind walk around. Luo Ke never felt lonely before.

There was no such thing as loneliness in a monster’s dictionary. All monsters were completely independent individuals, not interfering with or inquiring about each other. Her good neighbor was the same until he brought back a doll-like girl from Earth.

On his planet, the barren soil unexpectedly bloomed roses, and joyous laughter always echoed in the tranquil evenings. The strange scent from next door always made Luo Ke’s stomach cramp and twitch, emitting a series of rumbling sounds.

Luo Ke was very angry. She felt that her neighbor had completely disrupted her life, so she invaded and trampled, driving away the neighbor and his girl.

Strangely, the neighbor was not angry. He even somehow repaired a strange body that looked exactly like the girl-fair skin, handsome features, and a meticulously tailored suit. He had turned into a human.

“Alright, we’ll leave for a while. I hope you won’t be so irritable next time we meet,” the neighbor said as he bid her farewell.

Luo Ke’s life returned to its regular rhythm. The surroundings were deathly quiet, a vast expanse of gray and white. She never saw those flowers with the strange scent again, never heard any strange sounds, never smelled any scent that made her uncomfortable.

But Luo Ke’s stomach cramps did not stop, and they even became more severe.

Maybe life was just too boring. One day, she unconsciously created a body for herself-fair skin, a slender body, wearing a doll-like dress. But she couldn’t create flowers or anything that emitted that scent.

The day she arrived on Earth, the weather was cold, damp, and dark. There was thunder and lightning, and it was pouring rain. She walked on the road, wearing only a thin white dress, filled with curiosity about her surroundings.

Later, she saw a flower thrown in the mud, red petals, green stem, lying pitifully on the road.

She reached out to pick it up… She reached out to pick it up, and someone told her it was a rose.

On the night of February 14th, it was raining heavily. She held the rose, which was already rotten, but she didn’t mind. She brought the rose to her nose and sniffed it, the strange scent sweeping over her again.

“Do you like roses? I’ll give you a clean one,” the person said, handing her another rose. Luo Ke looked at the flower. This one was prettier, clean, but the scent was no different. It was still a rose.

A fair and clean hand appeared in her sight.

For a long time after arriving on Earth, Luo Ke wandered. She found flowers and then found laughter and familiar enticing scents outside an orphanage.

The people inside the orphanage were eating happily. They ate those enticing foods three times a day.

Luo Ke wanted to go in. She wanted to be part of the orphanage. The director told her that the orphanage didn’t accept children over six years old, so she told the director she was four.

The skeptical director took Luo Ke to the hospital for a check-up. When the hospital informed the director that her organs were fully developed and her age was hard to determine, the director became more convinced she was an anomaly.

But Luo Ke still managed to stay in the orphanage. The human children didn’t like to get close to her, but she didn’t mind. She just needed to eat human food every day.

She observed the growth of girls her age, then secretly remodeled her body at night until Luo Meihua adopted her. Until Luo Ke graduated from college, she never altered this body again.

Love was highly esteemed here, but honestly, Luo Ke hadn’t seen much of it.

When she lived in the tenement building as a child, she almost daily heard the couple upstairs arguing, the downstairs parents scolding their children, and the neighbors gossiping. It was noisier than her planet, but Luo Ke still lived day by day.

Luo Meihua’s cooking was delicious, and Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms was something she never got tired of.

In college, there were all kinds of men and women. Luo Ke observed them, recorded them, and gradually found it boring.

Human love life was mundane and repetitive-eating, watching movies, shopping, going to amusement parks. Every date involved these repetitive activities. Why did they enjoy it so much? Even after changing partners, they repeated it over and over.

Love, perhaps, was no different from the white rice in a bowl. Humans needed this activity to continue reproducing and expanding, while monsters didn’t. It was that simple.

Luo Ke accepted this principle but couldn’t help thinking of her neighbor and his human girl. The seed of doubt was planted in her heart, and it dissipated the moment she saw Zhong Qingxiao.

That was the first time in Luo Ke’s long life that she felt her whole body screaming in discomfort. Every sense and nerve was occupied and torn apart. The eyes she had created seemed to have their own consciousness for the first time, uncontrollably scanning this man’s entire body.

In her twenty-plus years of learning and observation, Luo Ke had learned a lot-such as the virtues women should possess: kindness, gentleness, cuteness, beauty. She knew this was the image of women under the constraints of rules. But as long as it helped her achieve her goal, Luo Ke didn’t mind disguising herself this way.

As long as she could achieve her goal.

Entering the room and closing the door, Luo Ke looked up again at the human she had actively chosen. Zhong Qingxiao satisfied her preference for scent, her preference for a pleasant voice, and her appetite. Her initial purpose for coming to Earth had been fulfilled one by one. So why did she still want more?

“Xiao Ke?” Zhong Qingxiao, who had just washed his hands, looked at his girlfriend standing in the hallway in a daze. He instinctively walked over and touched her forehead. “What’s wrong? Were you scared by what happened earlier?”

The scent of the handwash was faint. Luo Ke sniffed. She looked at this gentle man and felt as if there was a balance in her heart. Did Zhong Qingxiao care about her? Like her? Want to marry her?

The answers to these questions were undoubtedly yes.

But Luo Ke had other questions-Would he be willing to be her bride? Stay with her forever?

More importantly, would he accept that she was a monster?

“Zhong Qingxiao,” Luo Ke said, “what if I were a monster?”

Would he, like other humans, unhesitatingly beat her to death with an iron rod?

Zhong Qingxiao paused. He seemed to understand what his girlfriend was thinking. Perhaps what had disturbed her was not the bloody scene but the way those people mercilessly killed their former comrade just because he seemed to be turning into a monster.

Monsters were once humans. Zhong Qingxiao still wasn’t sure what triggered the mutation. He had never considered Luo Ke’s question. What would he do if someone close to him turned into a monster?

Kill them? Those monsters had indeed lost all their humanity. They looked terrifying and were no different from wild beasts. Their existence meant slaughter.

Zhong Qingxiao couldn’t promise not to kill his girlfriend if she turned into a monster. He couldn’t even promise not to kill his father if he turned into a monster. But he knew deep down that he probably wouldn’t be able to kill Luo Ke, his father, or Aunt Luo.

“You’re overthinking, Xiao Ke.” Zhong Qingxiao smiled, trying to deflect the question he couldn’t answer. But even as he tried to appear calm, he couldn’t deny that Luo Ke’s question troubled him.

What if? No one could guarantee that they or their loved ones wouldn’t turn into monsters. What would they do if it happened?

The monsters they had encountered had completely lost their humanity. They were terrifying and beast-like, existing only to kill.

Zhong Qingxiao didn’t even know if he could survive the struggle between humans and monsters.

“Did I make it difficult for you?” Luo Ke showed an apologetic expression. “I’m sorry, I was just overthinking. I was just worried that if it were you, I wouldn’t be able to do it.”

Her voice was soft and fragile, making Zhong Qingxiao feel particularly distressed. He realized he was taking the question too seriously. Maybe it wasn’t that hard to answer.

He lowered himself to make eye contact with Luo Ke and replied seriously, “If it were Xiao Ke, I wouldn’t be able to do it either. I would try my best to protect Xiao Ke, okay? Even if it reached a point of no return, we would die together.”

“Really?” Luo Ke blinked. Would this human man be willing to give his life for her?

Was this his true feelings or just words? Humans were good at lying. Luo Ke had learned how to lie excellently, but she still hadn’t learned how to detect lies.

“Of course it’s true.” Zhong Qingxiao took a deep breath. He had already prepared for the worst. If his father, Aunt Luo, or Xiao Ke turned into monsters, he would give his life to die with the monster.

If they died together, there would be no time to feel sad afterward.

Such beautiful human eyes. Luo Ke looked at Zhong Qingxiao, at the most brilliant light hidden in his eyes.

Alright, she believed him. She could believe this time, whether it was a lie or not.

She couldn’t tell,

So she just… didn’t care.

Luo Ke’s mood gradually improved. She decided not to think about anything for now. Her eyes became clear and bright. She clung to Zhong Qingxiao’s arm like a little bird and tilted her head to ask, “Can we kiss? I want the kind of kiss you promised me last time.”

Zhong Qingxiao was at a loss for words due to her sudden change in topic.

It was afternoon, and his father and Aunt Luo had gone to their rooms to rest. Bai Lan and Zhu Yiming had also returned to their places. Curly was quietly sunbathing, and the sunlight made the house feel particularly pleasant.

Maybe they could do something intimate? It could be a way to relax.

Zhong Qingxiao couldn’t refuse his girlfriend’s request. To be honest, he didn’t want to refuse. Luo Ke’s lips were soft and always had a pleasant lip gloss scent. Except for the last time when she used her tongue, which made him feel a bit uncomfortable, everything else was fine.

And he had promised Luo Ke that she could use her tongue this time. He couldn’t go back on his word.

“Let’s go to the room, okay?” Zhong Qingxiao showed a shy smile, making Luo Ke feel dizzy again.

She stood at the sink, washing her hands, her mind filled with the image of Zhong Qingxiao smiling at her. Without even drying her hands, Luo Ke rushed into the bedroom, where Zhong Qingxiao was already sitting on the bed, waiting for her.

He said softly, “I’ve brushed my teeth.”

He didn’t need to brush his teeth to be good to kiss. Luo Ke’s throat tightened. In fact, her whole body was tightening. This human skin she had created was about to burst. Fortunately, it was sturdy enough, but the feeling of being swollen was very noticeable.

Her girlfriend was particularly shy today. Was it because it was still daytime? Zhong Qingxiao didn’t understand, but he found Luo Ke’s shyness very cute. He rarely saw her like this.

Usually, Xiao Ke was the one to take the initiative. This time, he could take the lead. After all, he couldn’t let the girl do everything.

“Come here.” Zhong Qingxiao slightly turned his body and opened his arms for Luo Ke. He wasn’t very skilled at kissing, at least not as skilled as his girlfriend. He still didn’t know how to use his tongue properly. When their lips touched, he couldn’t focus on anything else.

Ah, he was so tempting.

Luo Ke walked towards him, trying to control herself.

Don’t, don’t hurt him. Remember, this is just a kiss, nothing more. Don’t scare your dear wife away too soon.

He had said so many sweet things today. She should be extra gentle and leave him with a beautiful memory.

Luo Ke wrapped her arms around Zhong Qingxiao’s waist, trying to hold him properly, and then began to kiss the lips she had longed for. They were warm with human body heat. Zhong Qingxiao was also holding her, enveloping her.

Attacking was a monster’s instinct. Unconsciously, Luo Ke had slowly pressed Zhong Qingxiao down. She didn’t even realize it until she opened her eyes and saw that Zhong Qingxiao was lying on the bed.

He was very patient today, accepting her. Luo Ke could feel Zhong Qingxiao repeatedly adjusting his breath. He held her with a gentle grip, as if afraid of hurting her.

Poor human, completely unaware of who was the more fragile one.

Poor human… he was so adorable.

Luo Ke pursed her lips and uncontrollably licked Zhong Qingxiao’s lips lightly. The action was a bit like a cat, but the predatory look in her eyes was more like a snake.

“Mm.” Zhong Qingxiao became a bit nervous. Last time, after his girlfriend licked him, the next step was to use her tongue. He had to endure it this time and not dodge. That would be too hurtful.

Sure enough, Luo Ke eagerly deepened the kiss. It wasn’t because there was a kissing procedure but because Zhong Qingxiao’s light hum had triggered her.

Dear wife seemed to have a shadow over her using her tongue. Was it really that uncomfortable? Did she accidentally go too deep last time? Luo Ke couldn’t quite remember. After all, she had been quite excited after breaking a fellow monster.

It was in…

Zhong Qingxiao instinctively opened his eyes. He didn’t dare to look into his girlfriend’s eyes and unconsciously looked elsewhere, trying to relax.

Slowly, gently…

This time, it didn’t feel as uncomfortable as last time. Was it because his girlfriend was inexperienced the first time? It didn’t seem too long to be unbearable. It seemed… normal.

Zhong Qingxiao took a deep breath, trying to relax.

Kiss well.

Luo Ke could barely contain her excitement. Her nerves were jumping, covering her entire body. She had to grip the bed sheets tightly to calm herself down.

Really kiss well…

Luo Ke controlled herself while trying to push a bit further. She found that even if she went a bit overboard, Zhong Qingxiao would only hum lightly. He didn’t push her away or dodge her today!

After a long time, Zhong Qingxiao felt a bit exhausted. Luo Ke finally let go of him.

Her eyes were bright as she sat on him, looking at him. For a moment, Zhong Qingxiao thought she looked more like a puppy than Curly.

“…Do you want more?” Zhong Qingxiao asked, his breath trembling. To be honest, he was a bit out of energy. It had been too long, and his tongue and lips were numb.

Luo Ke understood his reluctance and shook her head, showing her gentle, disguised face. “I’m already very happy with this.”

Zhong Qingxiao sighed in relief. Fully immersing himself in it wasn’t as unbearable as he had imagined.

“Do you want to rest for a while?” Zhong Qingxiao asked again. He was a bit oxygen-deprived and felt sleepy.

“Sure.” Luo Ke smiled. Her dear wife needed a little rest.

The two of them fell asleep on the big bed. Listening to the person’s breathing beside her gradually becoming long and even, Luo Ke opened her eyes and carefully began to weave a beautiful dream for Zhong Qingxiao. Quality sleep not only helped humans rest better but also stabilized their emotions.

Every night, Luo Ke would weave beautiful dreams for the humans she cared for, ensuring they woke up the next day refreshed and stable.

After all, this life wouldn’t be short. Humans could easily break down over time.

Time passed by the minute. Luo Ke sat by the bed, looking at the scenery outside the window, occasionally tilting her ear to listen to Zhong Qingxiao’s unconscious murmurs.

He was adorable when he slept, curling up unconsciously. Sometimes, he would make low murmurs, mostly meaningless sounds.

“Xiao Ke…”

It was rare for her to hear clearly. Luo Ke turned around, seeing his beautiful hair tousled, and he unconsciously muttered, “Don’t kiss like that…”

There was no mirror in the room, and Luo Ke didn’t realize her eyes had changed subtly, like a stone falling into a deep pool, causing ripples. She didn’t come back to her senses for a long time, slowly closing the distance between them.

Then she leaned down, unable to resist giving Zhong Qingxiao a light kiss on the corner of his mouth.