The Whole Family Are Villains, I’m the Group Pet 5

Chapter 5

Shen Baizhou’s behavior made this quite obvious.

That morning, Shen Baizhou, worried Zaizai would be bored, wanted to turn on the projector to watch a documentary.

And to continue observing and learning about the human world.

The equipment in the castle was old, and there weren’t many electrical appliances. The gray-white screen projector was one of the few.

Shen Wen had obtained this projector from somewhere. It was an old machine with a rubber conveyor belt and could only play a few fixed films.

Among them was Common Sense of Human Life, which Xing Nuo and Shen Baizhou often watched.

It was in black and white.

Whenever Shen Baizhou stayed at the castle, he and Xing Nuo would sit on the sofa, engrossed in the film projected on the large screen.

One big, one small, their eyes reflecting the black and white figures, both looking completely absorbed.

Xing Nuo would even clench his little fists and stand up, babbling excitedly at certain scenes.

It was unclear what he was so excited about.

Hearing his brother mention the documentary, Xing Nuo quickly nodded.

“Okay!”

Their new home in the human world was considerably smaller than the castle.

Shen Baizhou felt cramped, even turning around was a struggle.

Placing Xing Nuo on the sofa, Shen Baizhou lifted his eyelids and scanned the room.

Turning around, he spotted a television screen on the living room wall, somewhat resembling the projector screen.

What’s this?

Shen Baizhou walked over and, slightly puzzled, patted the machine, feeling around it. His hand accidentally pressed something, and the TV suddenly lit up.

“…This is XX News bringing you the latest broadcast. Now let’s take a look at the weather forecast for the next few days…”

Shen Baizhou stumbled back several steps, his leg bumping against the sofa. His eyes widened, and he blurted out:

“Holy crap!”

He finally understood what Lin Ke had been yelling in the stairwell.

Xing Nuo, sitting on the sofa, his dark eyes wide and bright like a cat’s, his mouth slightly agape, stared at the glowing television.

There’s sound!

It never had sound before!

The brothers stared at each other wide-eyed for a moment, then settled back down on the sofa, their gazes fixed on the TV.

It was like a caveman suddenly transported to the smartphone era, bewildered and fascinated by everything.

They couldn’t understand the content being broadcast.

But the two huddled together, captivated by the weather forecast and morning news for over an hour.

Finally, Shen Baizhou, still wanting more, stood up and fumbled to turn off the TV.

“Can’t watch too much. Many humans’ eyes go blind. They have to wear lenses to see.”

Yesterday on the street, Shen Baizhou had seen many people wearing glasses and considered himself quite knowledgeable about them.

Xing Nuo, being young, was easily intimidated. His eyes widened in fear, and he quickly nodded.

“No watch!”

Seeing that it was almost time, Shen Baizhou, remembering Shen Wen’s instructions, carried Xing Nuo, who was unusually energetic, downstairs for a walk.

Father had said they needed to gradually integrate into the human world.

They couldn’t arouse suspicion and had to be cautious, slowly exposing Zaizai to humans.

Downstairs.

It was Saturday, and the community park was full of children running around, enjoying their day off from school.

Their childish chatter filled the air, creating a lively atmosphere.

Seeing humans again, Xing Nuo wasn’t as surprised or shy as the first time.

His whole face emerged from behind his brother’s shoulder, his curly hair bouncing as he looked around, observing the world.

The sky was blue, the clouds soft and fluffy.

Everything was different from the castle. The sunlight felt warm on his skin, making him want to squint.

Xing Nuo’s face glowed warmly in the sun, his thick eyelashes fluttering, the fine hairs on his cheeks clearly visible.

He happily kicked his little legs, struggling to get down and walk by himself.

Shen Baizhou didn’t agree, continuing to hold him, his expression indifferent.

“No, there are too many humans here!”

Xing Nuo tilted his little head, looking at his brother’s face, puzzled.

The mother and daughter they had met on their last walk were also there. The round-faced little girl ran over to greet Xing Nuo.

“You’re playing here today too! Big brother, why is your hair white?”

The little girl looked up at Shen Baizhou with a slightly dazed expression, thinking he looked cool.

Shen Baizhou’s monolids drooped languidly, his silver-white hair shimmering in the sunlight. His expression was indifferent, his lips pressed into a thin line.

He glanced down at the little girl without speaking.

Shen Baizhou didn’t like talking to humans.

The little girl’s mother came over, pulling her daughter in front of her, and asked with a smile:

“Are you cosplaying a character? Your hair color is really nice.”

The little girl’s mother knew that boys of this age were often a bit eccentric, so it was normal for him not to respond.

Her own son practiced “forming his golden core” at home every day, waving his chicken-claw-like fingers around.

It annoyed her to no end, and she often felt like whacking him.

Undeterred, the little girl continued bouncing and asked, “My name is Xiao Ran. What’s your name?”

Xing Nuo lowered his head, looked at the little girl’s rosy cheeks for a moment, and then, mustering his courage, spoke in a soft voice:

“Xing Nuo.”

The little girl wanted to take Xing Nuo’s hand and play, but Shen Baizhou, protective like a mother hen, moved him away.

His eyes were wary and distant, his expression serious, afraid his fragile, glass-doll-like brother would get broken.

“We’re going back.”

Shen Baizhou’s voice, like his outward demeanor, was cold and tinged with sleepiness.

Xing Nuo, being carried home, rested his head on his brother’s shoulder. His fair cheeks were flushed from the sun, his curls falling softly against his face.

Seeing Xiao Ran waving her little hand vigorously, saying goodbye, Xing Nuo’s eyes curved into a smile.

He imitated the little girl, extending his small hand and waving back.

Having made a new friend and learned how to greet people, Xing Nuo’s excitement didn’t diminish upon returning home.

He paced around the living room, his eyes bright, mumbling something unintelligible.

After two laps around the sofa, Xing Nuo’s face gradually paled, the faint flush from the sun quickly fading. He slumped onto the sofa and coughed twice.

Shen Baizhou, having learned how to pour water in the castle, walked over steadily with a glass of water and offered it to Zaizai.

The lukewarm water was just right. Xing Nuo gulped down half the glass.

After drinking, Xing Nuo regained some energy and pointed at the TV with his little finger.

“Watch.”

Shen Baizhou shook his head, his cool hair brushing against his cheek, and refused.

“No.”

Father had said that watching too much projector would damage a human cub’s eyes!

The same must be true for television.

Xing Nuo, deprived of TV time, drooped his head, even his hair seeming listless.

He curled up on the sofa. As his excitement faded, exhaustion washed over him.

He had exerted himself far more today than he ever did in the castle.

Xing Nuo’s eyes unknowingly closed, and he drifted off to sleep on the sofa.

Shen Baizhou leaned over the sofa, resting his cheek on his hand, staring unblinkingly at his younger brother.

He reached out and gently poked Xing Nuo’s fluffy hair and soft cheeks.

His cold fingertips touched the slightly warm, soft skin, like poking into a cloud of cotton candy.

Seeing Xing Nuo wrinkle his little nose from the tickling, Shen Baizhou couldn’t help but smile.

After poking him for a while, satisfied, Shen Baizhou stood up and carried the little cub back to the bedroom.

Closing the bedroom door, Shen Baizhou walked straight to the TV and turned it on.

Humans couldn’t watch too much TV, but Shen Baizhou was different.

He wasn’t human.

Shen Baizhou kept an ear out for any sounds from the bedroom while keeping his eyes glued to the screen.

In just one morning, he had mastered the skills of changing channels and adjusting the volume.

And he had found a cartoon perfect for human cubs!

After watching episode after episode, Shen Baizhou finally snapped out of his trance when Shen Wen’s figure silently appeared at the doorway.

“Enjoying the show?”

Shen Wen’s golden hair flowed smoothly over his shoulders. His hands were stained with an unknown red liquid, and a sinisterly gentle smile played on his lips as he closed the door behind him.

Shen Baizhou’s eyes widened. He reacted a moment later and quickly shook his head.

“No. You’re back?”

Towards Shen Wen, Shen Baizhou, a high-level monster who had evolved beyond mere killing and devouring, felt both awe and an instinctive desire to be close.

He feared Shen Wen, yet, due to his nature, he also instinctively revered him.

In human terms, Shen Baizhou was created by Shen Wen, making him his father.

But their relationship was completely different from that of human fathers and sons.

After creating Shen Baizhou, Shen Wen hadn’t even spared him a glance, simply throwing him out to fight and compete with other monsters.

Shen Wen had created many monsters, but only a few survived.

Shen Baizhou, relying on his exceptional strength, had become a feared and formidable boss-level monster.

However, Shen Xing Nuo was unique, the only offspring with Shen Wen’s blood.

Although it was unclear why Shen Wen had fathered a human cub, Shen Baizhou transferred almost all his affection for Shen Wen onto Xing Nuo.

A human cub with his father’s blood!

Soft all over, radiating warmth, with fluffy hair, so small, completely different from their kind!

Shen Baizhou thought his little brother must be the cutest and most beautiful human!

Thinking this, Shen Baizhou’s eyes suddenly widened.

He looked up at the time. It was almost one o’clock!

They had missed lunch!

“Oh no!”

Shen Baizhou jumped up from the sofa and flashed into the bedroom.

Shen Wen, not understanding what he was doing, wiped the sticky red liquid from his hands, straightened his clothes, and slowly entered the bedroom.

Inside.

Shen Baizhou was crouching by the bed, his expression panicked, carefully placing his hand on Xing Nuo’s forehead.

Slightly warm, but not much.

Not as warm as before!

It’s over, my little brother is cooling down!

Shen Baizhou sat on the floor, dazed, unable to even hear Shen Wen calling him.

Shen Wen glanced at the inexplicably dejected and stunned Shen Baizhou, then elegantly kicked him.

“Move aside.”

Shen Wen glanced at the time, too lazy to deal with Shen Baizhou, and gently woke Xing Nuo.

“Zaizai, wake up. It’s time for lunch.”

Hearing his dad’s voice, Xing Nuo thought he was still dreaming.

He rubbed his eyes, and through his blurry vision, he saw his dad’s familiar face. His eyes widened slightly, and he let out a small “Yah!”

“Daddy!”

Xing Nuo hugged his dad’s arm, his clingy nature fully activated, hanging onto Shen Wen like a koala, impossible to pry off.

“Daddy…left Zaizai.”

Xing Nuo’s health had improved recently, and he was talking more, although still in short bursts.

There had been times like this before, when Xing Nuo would play with his brother for a long time before his dad returned.

Xing Nuo didn’t like his dad disappearing. He pouted, his expression aggrieved.

Hearing Zaizai’s accusation, Shen Wen’s lips curved into a smile. He pinched his son’s cheek.

“Daddy didn’t leave Zaizai. Daddy was just busy for a while. Didn’t Big Brother stay with you?”

As father and son talked, Shen Baizhou stared, dumbfounded.

My little brother isn’t dead?