My Girlfriend's a Monster - Chapter 35

For breakfast, Luo Ke had Beef Soup. To conserve resources, the family had reduced meals to twice a day, morning and afternoon, and today’s dishes were still pitifully lacking in vegetables.

Zhong Qingxiao remarked, “Fresh vegetables are completely gone. I only found some Pickled Mustard Greens.”

Zhong Shuping nodded silently, sighing, “If only we could find some seeds, the balcony would be perfect for growing a batch of vegetables.”

Before he finished speaking, several packets of vegetable seeds were tossed onto the table-baby bok choy, small cabbage-all excellent choices, easy to plant, easy to grow, tasty, and quick to mature.

Zhong Shuping was stunned, and everyone turned to look at Luo Ke.

“This is wonderful!” Zhong Shuping exclaimed, happily grabbing the packets of seeds. This solved the vegetable problem entirely, and there were so many.

Zhong Qingxiao also smiled slightly. See, he had said Xiao Ke was very kind.

After breakfast, Zhong Shuping eagerly began researching how to grow vegetables. He was quite experienced in this area, so growing some greens was no problem.

Luo Ke suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to check the mental state of each family member last night. She started checking now-Luo Meihua was normal, Zhong Shuping was normal, Zhong Qingxiao…

His emotional field seemed quite chaotic, but still within normal limits.

Luo Ke didn’t interfere much, as it had side effects.

April had arrived, and humans had spent a month in a world filled with Monsters. Many survivors were still fighting their battles, weapons were ready, and the survivors in Building A of Chunfeng Community planned to take the initiative and kill the mutated Giant Monster.

The Primordial Entity on the 17th floor… Luo Ke learned about this while painting her nails. Her nails were beautifully manicured, and she patiently applied a light pink color that complemented her fair skin perfectly.

Suddenly, acquiring four flamethrowers seemed to boost human confidence. They were all eager to settle scores with the Monster, and had gathered people to start searching from the top floor step by step.

“Are you going too?” Luo Ke leaned on the sofa, watching Zhong Qingxiao change shoes at the entrance.

Before Zhong Qingxiao could answer, she offered, “I’ll go with you, okay?”

Zhong Qingxiao agreed.

Because Room 1801 was convenient for charging, they were given the rechargeable flamethrower model. The manual stated it could be used continuously for 12 hours, and after Zhu Yiming’s modifications, the flame’s power had increased several times.

Due to the hot weather, Zhu Yiming’s leg injury had been slow to heal. After taking anti-inflammatory medication for several days, it had only recently started improving. He had accepted that he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, casually stating that he spent most of his time sitting even when he was healthy. He had turned Room 1803 into a repair shop, where people could bring food to exchange for repairs.

Instant Noodles were something Zhu Yiming had sworn off for life.

To facilitate communication, Zhu Yiming had modified several Walkie-talkies, dividing them into groups with one for each group for easy contact. During the grouping process, Luo Ke insisted on being in a group with only Zhong Qingxiao.

“I say, young lady, aren’t two people in a group just asking for trouble? We need at least four people per group, we must add two more,” Yan Cheng said.

Luo Ke shook her head, “No, two people are enough.”

Her attitude was firm, and her expression was cold. Yan Cheng tried to persuade her but ended up frustrating himself.

Zhong Qingxiao intervened, “It’s okay, just let us be together. We’ll take care of ourselves.”

Yan Cheng had no more to say, but the young man beside him smiled gently, “You two have such a strong bond, even in these circumstances, you can’t be separated?”

Luo Ke ignored him, turned, and took Zhong Qingxiao’s hand.

His hand was cold, and when she touched it, Zhong Qingxiao instinctively wanted to pull away, but he tried hard to resist, showing a forced smile, “Our assigned area is the 13th to 10th floors of Building B, let’s start searching.”

He held the newly practiced flamethrower, and despite his calm demeanor, a hint of tension was evident.

What’s there to be nervous about? Luo Ke thought, the Monsters would avoid her entirely, they wouldn’t encounter anything.

Building B was very quiet, so quiet that Zhong Qingxiao could hear his own heartbeat. Walking with his girlfriend, he felt both anxious about the unknown and concerned for her, a feeling of being besieged on all sides kept him tense.

Zhong Qingxiao knew he shouldn’t doubt Luo Ke. If she wanted to do something, she would have done it long ago, but this wasn’t something he could control just by saying so.

“Are you still afraid of me?” Luo Ke suddenly spoke, twirling her little skirt, “Even if I dress like this?”

Today she wore a coffee-colored dress with a bear theme, resembling a maid outfit, her hair curled perfectly, looking like a character from a manga. Zhong Qingxiao had to admit his girlfriend was indeed beautiful, otherwise he wouldn’t have fallen in love at first sight.

But Zhong Qingxiao had now realized that his girlfriend’s eyes made him hesitant to look directly at her. She was beautiful, cute, but like a doll, carrying a subtle eeriness and horror.

“I’m trying to overcome it…” Zhong Qingxiao explained.

Luo Ke asked him, “Do you like maid outfits?”

Zhong Qingxiao was slightly stunned. His girlfriend had never asked for his opinion on her clothing before. Did she wear the maid outfit today for him? To ease his fear?

Although Zhong Qingxiao wasn’t particularly fond of such styles, he couldn’t deny that Xiao Ke looked stunning in it. He nodded, “I like it.”

“That’s great.” Luo Ke’s eyes deepened, liking was good.

The sunlight was particularly nice, and the two walked down the quiet corridor as if they were taking a stroll. Luo Ke’s little shoes clicked, a sound she loved to hear, and she seriously considered whether to kiss him here…

Just then, the Walkie-talkie in Zhong Qingxiao’s hand crackled with static, followed by a desperate call for help, “Building A, 5th floor! Giant Monster appeared! Help!!!”

It was Bai Lan’s voice, accompanied by familiar screams, unmistakably Hu Qiang’s.

Zhong Qingxiao rushed towards the 5th floor of Building A without hesitation, Luo Ke following closely behind.

It took them about four or five minutes to arrive, and as soon as Luo Ke reached the scene, she saw someone who shouldn’t be there.

A six-year-old girl stood there, smiling at her.

[Pretty sister, come play with us.]

So the Giant Monster was summoned by her, did playing like this give her a sense of achievement?

Luo Ke remained expressionless, while Zhong Qingxiao charged forward. The black arms spawned by the Giant Monster had already been burned off three, still emitting black smoke, the foul smell filling the stairwell.

Bai Lan was still struggling with the Monster, her fear gradually fading, her gaze becoming more determined and fierce. However, the remaining black arm was incredibly flexible, twisting and turning, and the limited space in the corridor made Bai Lan unsteady, and she was grabbed. She screamed, hitting the Monster’s arm forcefully.

Damn it! Why couldn’t she break it? Last time, Keke had smashed it in one go!

Zhong Qingxiao’s eyes narrowed as he followed closely, the flamethrower erupting in flames, and the last spawned arm was burned off. Bai Lan escaped from danger.

The Giant Monster roared in pain, growing increasingly impatient, and frantically clawed at Zhong Qingxiao. Luo Ke admired his calm dodging, sunlight casting on his fair skin, the continuous running giving his complexion a rosy hue, more beautiful than an angel.

She was almost entranced, completely ignoring the presence of a third Monster. The girl’s innocent expression gradually turned cold.

How could she show such an expression to a mere human? They were supposed to be the same kind, why couldn’t she enjoy the show like her?

An accident happened. Zhong Qingxiao was doing well, successfully burning off one of the Monster’s arms, looking for a chance to burn the other. But at that moment, Hu Qiang suddenly lunged at him, knocking him to the ground, giving the Monster an opportunity.

Really asking for it.

Luo Ke’s face turned cold, her powerful Mental force exploded instantly, manipulating the Giant Monster to reach for Hu Qiang instead of Zhong Qingxiao.

She suddenly sensed something, glanced at the girl, who was looking elsewhere nonchalantly.

Hu Qiang’s screams were endless, the Giant Monster grabbed him, ready to shove him into its mouth, the black teeth and stench terrifying Hu Qiang into urinating, but he couldn’t resist anymore.

His fate seemed sealed.

“Xiao Ke!!” Sitting on the ground, unable to get up, Zhong Qingxiao suddenly called her name, his beautiful eyes fixed on her, filled with pleading, the light in them shattered in the sunlight, his expression seemed devout, as if he was seeking help from his deity.

Luo Ke suddenly laughed, ah, alright, dear wife.

“Eat something good, stupid pig,” Luo Ke murmured softly, stepping forward.

A shadow loomed overhead, the girl looked up sharply, seeing Luo Ke approach, her instinctive reaction was joy, but before she could fully smile, Luo Ke grabbed her and threw her at the Monster.

“Ah!!!” The girl screamed sharply.

How could she treat her like this!!!

Luo Ke’s aim was perfect, she tossed the girl straight into the Monster’s open mouth, filling it, leaving no room for Hu Qiang.

The Giant Monster seemed to freeze. She had said before, facing a higher being, the Monster’s submission was instinctive. It wouldn’t harm a stronger Monster, even if it was already in its mouth.

Everyone was stunned, Zhong Qingxiao’s face turned pale, he stared at his girlfriend, witnessing the entire scene, filled with disbelief.

Bai Lan reacted quickly, raising the flamethrower to burn the Monster’s other arm, Hu Qiang was successfully rescued, and Zhong Qingxiao suddenly snapped back, the two of them working together to kill the Monster.

The flames consumed everything, the girl was saved, and the giant creature turned to ash.

The 17th floor, ultimately perished.

“Luo Ke.” Zhong Qingxiao approached, calling her name with unprecedented stiffness.

Here to thank her? Luo Ke turned.

“How could you… do such a thing? How could you throw a human… over there?” His voice trembled, unsure if it was anger or fear.

Luo Ke replied matter-of-factly, “Because there was nothing else.”

“But that…”

“Zhong Qingxiao.” Luo Ke interrupted him, she disliked the way Zhong Qingxiao was looking at her now, “Are you questioning me?”

Zhong Qingxiao fell silent. She had indeed saved Hu Qiang, otherwise, Hu Qiang would have died, but why use this method? The one thrown in was also human.

His expression grew complicated again. Yes, he had asked Xiao Ke for help, but he hadn’t imagined it would be done this way. He couldn’t believe his girlfriend, living in the human world for over twenty years, wouldn’t know this was wrong.

“What happened just now?” Bai Lan, unaware of the truth, came over to inquire, “How did Sisi end up in the Monster’s mouth?”

“Sisi?”

“That’s her name.” Bai Lan brought the girl over.

The girl was crying bitterly, pointing at Luo Ke, “It was, it was big sister who threw me in.”

Bai Lan was stunned, throwing a child by hand? Really?!