we are just monsters

Chapter 20 Don't Learn from Others

In the deep night, a black cat suddenly appeared in the dark corner, its eyes shimmering in the dark night, staring at the man in front of it.

Lilith still couldn't help coming out.

She concluded that Gu Cheng must have a conspiracy, but she didn't know what he wanted to do.

Is it possible to catch them all?
Looking at the man in front of her, she looked as gentle as jade, but she clearly knew how cruel this guy was after taking off his disguise.

Lilith is always ready to escape through the hole behind her.

"I have already expressed my sincerity, you should trust me." Gu Cheng squatted down and said, just this action almost made her run away.

Sincerity?

Xia Xiaoman, who was sitting on the wall eavesdropping, was stunned, what sincerity?
Wouldn't it be Gu Cheng's sincerity to slap it twice and then let it go?
"Speak well when you speak, don't move!" Lilith poked her tail into the hole in the wall behind her, still a little uneasy.

Gu Cheng really didn't move any more, just smiled lightly, looking at the black cat that was about to retreat into the hole, "How long have you lived in Baicheng?"

"Just half a year."

"Where were you before?"

"What do you want to do?" Lilith was wary.

"Reminiscing about the past, it's always like this when old friends meet." Gu Cheng said seriously.

"..."

"It's not safe outside, why don't you go back to my house? If someone sees me talking to a cat, they will think I'm sick. If someone hears you talking, it may make them entangled for a lifetime, leaving behind some urban strange stories."

When Gu Cheng was talking, he looked around. Fortunately, the alley was remote and it was dark at night, so few people came here.

"Why?" Lilith asked suddenly.

"You want to know, why didn't I tear you apart?" Gu Cheng said slowly, although there was still a smile on his face, it made Li Lisi's heart tremble, her tail stopped moving, and she almost turned her head to drill a hole.

"The way you are now is just like what I guessed. There has been no news for more than 100 years. Either you have integrated into the lives of the people, or you are hiding in the wilderness. It is actually quite pitiful. After all, you didn't really do many bad things back then."

Gu Cheng braced his knees and stood up, wanting to laugh seeing the black cat's stupid look.

Now it's not like before, even if they all come out, they have to hide their tails and get used to human life, instead of doing whatever they want like before, daring to stand out is a dead end.

Before Chen Hua could see it clearly, although the vampire was a bit unintelligent, he was still very self-aware in this matter. Of course, it might be related to the experience of being tied to a cross and almost being burned to death 100 years ago.

"Live well, Miss Witch, don't worry, there is a vampire living next door to me."

"Are you serious?" Lilith asked.

"Do you think I'm joking with you?"

"You bastard...you're very bad, maybe you're holding back some bad intentions."

"In the past, people's living environment was difficult, natural disasters and man-made disasters, high mountains and long roads, and a long trip may be the last side. Now it's the other way around, monsters have to be careful to hide themselves, why should I embarrass you?"

"..."

Lilith didn't speak, but what Gu Cheng said was right, it's really not the same now, when she turned into a cat, she had to hide her abnormality for fear of being caught and studied.

"If those few are still alive, you can tell them that the world has changed now, don't think about doing anything all day long, it would be nice to come out and enjoy life."

"Is this your real purpose?" Lilith was surprised when she heard this.

Let them gather together, and then make a surprise attack, punch an old monster, and end the previous grievances... Cough, it is said to be grievances, but it is actually the past of them being beaten unilaterally.

"So cowardly, you should become a mouse."

Gu Cheng glanced at her, waved at Xia Xiaoman, and ignored her.

After walking two steps back along the alley, he suddenly remembered that he was going to a convenience store. As soon as he turned around, he saw that Lilith hadn't left yet, and was still looking at him from under the wall.

Seeing him turn around at this time, Lilith took a step back, turned her head and slipped away.

Xia Xiaoman stood on tiptoe to watch the black cat go away. She didn't know why the ghost was on tiptoe, but she could tell that she was very curious about mysterious things like witches.

"Do I look that scary?" Gu Cheng asked Xia Xiaoman.

"I don't know how you beat them hundreds of years ago." Xia Xiaoman shrugged.Having said that, it's still hard for her to imagine what a gentle person like Gu Cheng did to make Lilith fearful like that.

"She was bad before?"

"It's not particularly bad. The graves of the really bad ones have been bulldozed and covered with buildings."

"..."

Xia Xiaoman stuck out his tongue and walked out of the alley. The convenience store next to him was still lit. Gu Cheng touched his body. Fortunately, he brought his mobile phone, otherwise the trip would be wasted.

The convenience stores nowadays are not as convenient as they used to be. If you don’t bring any money, you can call for an account, and you can calculate it together next time you pass by. However, Gu Cheng also knows that the rule of no credit is a good thing. It is less convenient. How many muddled accounts and Lao Lai go.

It's just a pity that it lacks a little human touch.

Missing the canteen in the past, Gu Cheng bought a tube of toothpaste in front of the shelf and carried a bottle of mature vinegar in his hand. He turned around and found Xia Xiaoman floating next to the freezer, looking at him eagerly.

Gu Cheng walked over to look at the ice cream in the freezer, and then looked up at Xia Xiaoman. She lowered her head and struggled with which one to choose, and she was dazzled by the various packages inside.

The shop owner was sitting behind the cash register, watching Gu Cheng struggling for a moment to get out an old popsicle, he couldn't help laughing, "The old popsicle is delicious."

"Well, the simplest happiness." Gu Cheng agreed, this thing is sugar water with some glutinous rice flour and iced, there are no messy additions like other ice creams, simple and delicious.

A total of 25 yuan, scan the QR code to pay, Gu Cheng and the ghost around him left the convenience store.

There were few stars in the sky, the street lights were dim, and there was only the sound of Gu Cheng's footsteps in the alley.

The old popsicles couldn't be eaten directly, so Xia Xiaoman could only go back with Gu Cheng with anticipation, jumping lightly on the road, and the strands of hair also floated up.

After returning home and putting down the toothpaste and vinegar, Gu Cheng took a look at her expectant look standing by the small incense burner, slowly tore open the package, put it in his mouth and took a bite while Xia Xiaoman was in a daze. cold.

Xia Xiaoman's hair didn't flutter at all, she lowered her head, her black hair covered the front from the back, just like Sadako, staring at him from the gap in her hair, full of resentment.

Under her gaze, Gu Cheng ate it bite by bite.

"I suddenly remembered that when you were young, you always liked to pretend to be an adult, and you seldom asked for anything. When I saw you looking at candied haws on the street, and asked you if you wanted to eat, you shook your head and said no."

"So I want it now." Xia Xiaoman said quietly.

This person eats the popsicle she chose, but still has a look of reminiscence, it's really disgusting.

"Do you regret it? I didn't ask for more at that time."

"You don't know how much I regret it."

"You look like a little girl after you die." Gu Cheng shook his head and smiled, "The more you live, the more childish you become."

He lit a stick of incense, went to the refrigerator and opened the lower layer, and he took out five or six popsicles inside.

Xia Xiaoman's resentful expression disappeared and became very exciting.

"Don't disturb my sleep at night, and don't crawl around on the ground in the morning, ghosts are ghosts, learn something from movies made by people."

(End of this chapter)