Chapter 4, Doubts

Well, then for the second question, the things that Xu feeds you, a normal person would be able to tell that something is off, right? Why are you able to eat it? Moreover, have you never had any doubts?

He felt a sense of fear, dreading that the other party might, in a fit of anger, slap him across the face

Considering the high cost of strawberries, Xu Shen still endured the urge to vomit and swallowed it down with great difficulty

I also find it strange, but my mother has always said that it is dangerous outside and does not allow me to go out. I cannot simply disregard my mother's words, can I

Further on, he saw his real mother, who had already passed away

And that time was also the first time in his life that he regretted being able to see.

Thus, the next phase is a closed nutritional feeding period lasting three months

Perhaps it was a moment of confusion

The house has been invaded by this monster

First of all, the first question: do you really not know that your own mother has been replaced by a substitute? The tone of the young woman gradually became sharp.

However, he did not shout out immediately.

He felt that his small frame might not be able to withstand a hand capable of shattering walls

He thought this was the normal feeling of eating strawberries

It seems so

Xu Shen first saw the market three months ago in the morning

The young woman was somewhat at a loss for words

Because the "mother" before him is the hideous and terrifying figure of the demoness, whose mere appearance is enough to haunt one's nightmares.

He got up as usual, went to the living room, and had the breakfast that his mother brought to him

Although such speculation is quite incredible

The man beside saw Xu Shen's low spirits and gave a knowing glance to the young woman, shaking his head and saying: "After all, he has just gone through so much and has received so much new information. Let's not make it harder for him. He is merely a fog dweller and cannot see. Moreover, that is a Class C wasteland beast, and even we might not be able to discern its camouflage, let alone with our eyes closed..."

That feeling of insecurity struck him again, his fingers under the table tightened slightly, but two seconds later, they slowly relaxed.

You are already 16 years old and have been working at the assigned job for two years, going to work steadily every day. Suddenly, your mother asks you to take three months off work. Don't you question this?" the young woman asked again

But immediately afterwards, a miraculous event occurred

At that moment, he lost his longing for the lives of those prominent figures for the first time in his life

Moreover, in just two more minutes, it will be time to get off work, and I do not wish to work overtime

Xu Shen wanted to say, there is no need to...

"Regarding this incident, there are still some uncertainties, and I hope you can assist us in documenting this." At this moment, the young woman gazed intently at Xu Shen.

Although she could not see Xu Shen's eyes, and knew that Xu Shen could not see her, she still maintained her usual habits of movement.

... ...

If only he had eyes... The young woman fixed her gaze on the foggy youth before her, feeling a deep sense of regret. Eyes can reveal many things. Although she sympathized with the boy's plight, the information from this incident raised too many doubts, leading her to believe that the boy might have already known that his mother had been replaced by a beast from the wasteland. She felt a deep sense of regret. Eyes can reveal many things. Although she sympathized with the boy's plight, the information from this incident raised too many doubts, leading her to believe that the boy might have already known that his mother had been replaced by a beast from the wasteland.

When he regained his composure, he found that he was already able to control his emotions. Thus, he suppressed his fear and cautiously observed this world that he had truly "seen" for the first time

Although it was the first time he had seen her, Xu Shen naturally would not regard the nurturing demoness as his true mother

The young woman was taken aback and asked suspiciously

But he did not dare to refuse, nor did he dare to anger "Mother"

... ...

Even a person born blind does not lack common sense, let alone the one before me ...! ... It is merely an appearance, merely his first time "seeing" this world, and he has no judgment or understanding of colors, yet he can genuinely feel fear emanating from that terrifying appearance

Perhaps it was the simultaneous impact of words like "seeing" and "mother" that plunged him into a prolonged silence

After all, if he truly knew, this young man would undoubtedly alarm the beasts of the wasteland and then be killed

After a brief silence, Xu Shen said: "I don't know, I just feel that my mother's personality has changed a bit over the past few months, but I thought perhaps it was due to some work-related matters that caused her temperament to change."

That breakfast was moist and accompanied by a faint fishy smell. Xu Shen asked his mother what it was, and the answer he received was fresh strawberries

The young woman felt somewhat unwilling to accept the situation, as she always sensed that something was amiss, without any apparent reason; perhaps it was merely a woman's sixth sense

For the fog dwellers living at the bottom of society, this is an extremely luxurious and expensive fruit

However ... ...

As for the doubt ... why doubt one's own mother

Because he is aware of his mother's approximate "appearance," or rather, he knows that his mother's figure and physique are similar to his own

It is impossible to coexist harmoniously for three months

Watching the young man being taken away by his colleagues from the operations department waiting outside, the young woman still felt a sense of reluctance and said: "I always feel that there are some strange aspects that haven't been clarified. From the photos taken at the scene, you have seen them; it is simply hell"

Young woman : `` ... ... ''

As the light became increasingly clear, Xu Shen was astonished to discover that he could actually "see".

Just like the compassion and sympathy that had previously appeared in the eyes of the young woman, Xu Shen took it all in and could also sense the other person's inner feelings

But soon he began to slowly comfort himself, telling himself that he had no eyes... This is a bad thing, but at times it is also a good thing, as it prevents others from reading his thoughts through his gaze

He tried to resist, but seeing the angry "mother" crawling around the house, on the walls, on the ceiling, in the bedroom, crashing into hetushu.com, knocking and banging.

The two of them got up, exchanged a few polite words with Xu Shen, and escorted him out of the recording room

I hope you do not withhold anything, as this will be filed and will serve as a reference and example for similar matters in the future, providing valuable contributions," the young woman said earnestly

Mother said that she is still growing and needs to eat three meals a day

The air instantly became tense

Xu Shen sighed and said with some dejection: "Moreover, work can be found again, but there is only one mother, and she does this for my own good..."

From that day forward, this monster would bring some fresh "dishes" every day, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for itself, and occasionally there would be some "fruits" and "snacks" as well

The young woman was rendered speechless by the counter-question

But soon a wave of heat surged forth, rising from the intestines and stomach, extending along the blood pumped from the heart, spreading to the extremities of the entire body.

Hmm. The man nodded, glanced at his watch, and asked: "What do you want to eat after work? It's on me."

So, are you saying that this young man is a great filial son

... ...

Contributing value ... ? ... Is there still value after it has been contributed? Xu Shen thought silently in his heart, but quickly replied, "I will definitely cooperate."

He finally understood what the "fresh strawberries" he had consumed actually were

Despite feeling strange and confused, Xu Shen still endured the discomfort and ate it, driven by his unconditional trust in his mother. After all, he had only heard of the *illustrated* strawberries but had never tasted them.

How could one possibly remain oblivious after living with the beasts of the market for three months in such an environment? Unless he is truly thick-skinned and a devoted filial son

Xu Shen's thoughts gradually returned to the Bureau of Secrets, the recording room

The man raised his arm to stretch his body and smiled at the young woman, saying, "Don't forget that he will also be our colleague in the future, and he will be a member of the Operations Department..."

Xu Shen suddenly felt that this was not a record, but an interrogation

The young woman understood his meaning, feeling somewhat helpless: "Alright"

Xu Shen's heart skipped a beat upon seeing the other party's gaze, feeling a sense of pressure coming over him

Xu Shen replied: "Of course I couldn't eat it. The first time I tried it, I almost threw up, but my mother got very angry and insisted that I eat it. I have always listened to my mother, and she has taken great care of me, so I didn't want to upset her. Although it was unpleasant, I still ate it."

It is usually only those prominent figures who can indulge in it at will

Work matters? It... can still discuss work with you

According to the information she obtained, the young boy before her lost his father at a young age; his father died while working outside. He was raised by his mother, and in the harsh environment of this bottom city, they relied on each other for warmth, which indeed fostered a deep emotional bond with his mother

Xu Shen slightly shook her head: "Even if she doesn't say anything, I can guess that Mom hasn't been to work for three months..."

Amidst the emptiness he has felt for many years, a vague light has appeared

That will be all for today