Chapter 23 Tentacle Monster 06 There is an extreme contrast of cuteness. ...
That beach is a very deserted beach.
When they arrived, their son was lying on the shore, no longer breathing.
The child that Li Heyao rescued and brought ashore just kept crying.
The person who called them was Li Heyao's classmate. After seeing Li Heyao jump into the sea and disappear without a trace, he was so scared that he ran straight back home. Only after he got home did he remember to call them.
Your mother-in-law couldn't believe it was true and stubbornly refused to call the emergency number. She just cried while holding the cold body.
"But... a miracle happened."
"Just then, He Yao's fingers suddenly moved."
Your mother-in-law recalled and said that it was obvious that that day was very impressive to her. Even after more than ten years, she could still recount various details.
"I quickly called his name, and after a while, he suddenly opened his eyes, but when he looked at me, his eyes were so unfamiliar."
"It was so strange that I was a little scared, but something even more frightening happened..." Your mother-in-law touched her chest, as if she was still terrified. "I saw something growing on him."
"Those 'things' clearly weren't something that could grow on a human body. Your father-in-law tried to dissuade me, saying Heyao was already dead and that I should call the police and let them handle the matter."
"But as a mother, it's hard for me to accept this fact. I just want to bring my son home alive."
You were silent for a moment before you spoke: "So you brought him home without telling anyone?"
Your mother-in-law nodded.
My father-in-law's face also showed fear: "After bringing him home, we realized that the problem might not be as simple as we thought. He can't speak, only roars, and has no feelings for us. If we don't give him food, he will even attack us with his tentacles."
Although you can understand the couple's thoughts, you still can't help but sigh.
"And then? At that time, do you still think he is your son?"
The mother-in-law cried and said, "At first, I really thought he was still He Yao... He just had a strange disease that turned him into what he is now. Later, as time passed, I finally accepted the reality. However, even though I knew that he was no longer the same person, I still didn't have the heart to call the police in order to see my son jumping around."
You asked curiously, "How did you transform Him into what He is now?"
If you follow what your mother-in-law and father-in-law said, then the "Li Heyao" you just brought back is undoubtedly just a wild beast that cannot communicate. Then how did he become a "human"?
Unexpectedly, after hearing your question, the couple in front of you looked at you at the same time.
Your heart skipped a beat.
"We tried to communicate with him, but he seemed to have no interest in anything. He would soak himself in water after dinner every day and it was impossible to communicate with him."
"Until one day..." Grandma said slowly, "He suddenly spoke up."
You suddenly feel a little afraid to listen any further.
"He pointed at you through the glass window and asked us 'Who is she?'"
"This is the first time he's shown any interest in anything."
Your throat suddenly feels dry and you can't say anything.
So, He noticed you so early?
Your mother-in-law looked at you cautiously: "We now know that he is not a mindless species. In order for our family to get back on track, I can only tell him that he can only see you if he can learn to live like a normal human being."
My father-in-law also looked ashamed: "Since that day, he has become very obedient and no longer attacks us."
"Since we brought him back for our own selfish reasons, we felt we had to nurture him well. He's a very capable learner, and your Aunt Li is a middle school teacher, so she tried teaching him and found he was also very quick to learn basic knowledge. We were afraid our close friends and relatives wouldn't notice his abnormality, so we took him abroad to study."
Your mother-in-law looks guilty: "He often asks how much he needs to learn before he can meet you. We didn't think too much about it at first. We just thought that using this excuse would help him integrate into human society faster. As he comes into contact with more people and things, maybe his attention will not be on you anymore."
"Alas..." Your father-in-law sighed, "Who knew we were just too naive? After finishing his studies, he secretly ran back to his country without our knowledge."
"The contact number your mother added wasn't your Aunt Li's. He was the one who sent the message to your mother. By the time we found out, you were already talking about marriage, so we didn't dare say anything, but we do feel bad."
The middle-aged woman with gray hair grabbed your hand and said sincerely, "Daughter-in-law, although my motives were impure at first, I really raised him as my own son. Don't look at him as different from ordinary people, but he is purer than many people. He has no ill will towards others, and even if he has no feelings for most people, you are indeed his only obsession. So as a mother, I can only shamelessly ask you, can you give him a chance and try to understand his inner world?"
"Of course, if you don't want to continue living with him, we understand. If you need financial compensation, we are also very willing to do so. If you have any other requests, we will do our best to meet them."
The truth is very different from what you imagine.
You didn't expect that the monster really wanted to marry you because he loved you.
Looking at the expectant gazes of the elderly couple in front of you, you finally let out a long sigh: "...I'll think about it."
A deep-sea monster that has felt human love and received human education, is it still a monster in essence?
You can't come up with an answer to this question.
But you really didn't understand Li Heyao. You were willing to marry him just because he met your definition of a "model husband" and you had no better choice... not because you loved him.
In this way, it seems that as a monster, he knows how to love someone better than you.
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You're finally home.
Your husband has been waiting for you at home long ago.
This was probably the longest time you two had been apart since you got married. He looked very excited and walked quickly to your side.
Before you could say anything, you found yourself being hugged tightly by the man. He buried his chin in your neck and rubbed it back and forth like a spoiled little animal.
"Wife, you are finally back. I missed you so much."
His expressions have always been warm and straightforward, always saying "I miss you, I like you, I love you".
You always thought he was just saying sweet words. You have only known each other for a year, so how could your feelings be so deep? You didn't take his words seriously at all.
Without your knowledge, he is trying hard to change himself into someone you might like.
"He Yao." You raised your hand and gently hugged your husband back, "Can we talk for a moment? About... those tentacles of yours."
The man slowly raised his head. His face was unusually calm, with only a slight flicker in his eyes, revealing that he wasn't as calm as he appeared.
"...How do you know? Who told you?" His tone was unusually cold and his eyes became a little fierce.
“No,” you shook your head, “I’ve followed you before and saw it with my own eyes.”
The husband fell silent.
You spoke again: "Can you let me see it?"
You were far away before and didn't actually get a good look at those tentacles. What you were thinking was... since you decided to get to know your husband before making the decision to divorce him, then facing those tentacles head-on was inevitable.
After a while, your husband finally lowered his head as if accepting his fate. His tone was very aggrieved: "I can show you, but can you please stop hating me..."
This aspect alone is far different from the image he had shown you before.
It's probably like you thought he was a vicious and sinister jackal, but it turns out he's just a big dog that looks a little fierce. In fact, he's soft and easy to bully.
There is an extreme contrast of cuteness.
“No,” you coaxed with a squint.
"……Oh well."
As the words fell, this time you clearly saw how the tentacles grew out of his skin, dozens of tentacles twisting back and forth in the air. With mental preparation, this scene did not make you so scared.
Before, because you were far away, you thought the tentacles were gray, but now that you take a closer look, you find that its color is more like gray-green, with a faintly iridescent film on it. Ignoring the ferocious and hideous shape, it actually looks beautiful and full of mystery.
You looked at it for a moment, then looked up and asked, "Can I touch your tentacles?"
"Ah..." The husband didn't know why he became dazed, completely different from the mature man who exuded an elite aura in the past. He stumbled and said, "Yes, yes."
You raised your hand almost immediately and pinched one of the tentacles.
It feels very chewy when you pinch it. It is firmer and more resilient than dough, but much softer than rubber toys. Anyway, it feels pretty good.
And when you pinch it, the front part of the tentacle will suddenly curl up and bend into a small claw, but when you try to let go of the tentacle, the front part of the tentacle will subconsciously wrap around your fingertips, making your fingers itchy.
So you simply touched the suction cups on the tentacles again. As long as you put your fingertips on them and lift them up, they will make a "popping" sound, which is very interesting. Then you will find that the color of the tentacles has also changed. They are no longer gray, but have become more dazzling.
"Are you shy?"
You looked at your husband curiously.
But I didn't expect that after hesitating for a moment, he actually nodded.
Damn, it's so cute it's against the rules.
Why did you always find him boring before?
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