Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space
Chapter 150. Release the List

Chapter 150: 150. Release the List

The first thing upon returning to the inn was to ask for water, especially Qin Shu, who directly requested several buckets, washing again and again, almost slipping into the bucket and unable to get out. If Hua Chengtian hadn’t come to check out of worry, Qin Shu might have drowned himself in the wooden bucket.

Then they asked for some light food for Qin Shu. After filling their stomachs, they finally had some energy. After thanking Hua Chengtian, they slept as if they were dead to the world, the three of them sleeping for an entire day and night until the next afternoon when they truly woke up, their spirits fully restored. It was just the right day for the exam results to be posted.

The day for posting results was the third day after the exam, and in the blink of an eye, it had come.

On this day, all the students’ families at the inn were both nervous and expectant. Although there was still time before the results were posted, practically everyone, after having breakfast, headed to the site where the results would be posted.

Hua Chengtian and the others did the same, arriving early at the posting site, waiting anxiously alongside the other waiting people, filled with anticipation.

This kind of atmosphere was something Hua Jin had never experienced. Although she had been through high school and college entrance exams, without a family, she couldn’t feel this kind of nervousness, nor did she want to.

Whenever she saw anxious waiting parents outside the exam hall, for her at that time, it wasn’t envy she felt but sadness, disappointment, and a deep sense of powerlessness.

She never imagined that she would experience it in another world, still, it was about her brothers taking exams. For a moment, Hua Jin couldn’t help but wonder if this was a compensation from the heavens, compensating her for losing her parents at a young age, rewarding her for living optimistically and striving hard, compensating her for maintaining her true self despite experiencing the coldness and warmth of the human world.

At this moment, Hua Jin truly believed that everything is fated, whether prospering or failing.

"Brother, are you nervous?" Hua Yunxiang asked his eldest brother in a low voice, while also glancing at Qin Shu standing very calmly beside his brother, feeling a little envious.

If only he could have a bit of that composure. His heart felt uncontrollably like it was pounding wildly, and if he hadn’t covered it with his hand, Hua Yunxiang was worried that it might burst out.

"Um," Hua Yunao acknowledged, almost rolling his eyes at his second brother. At this moment, how could he ask such a silly question? Not nervous? Could he just stand there dumbly, not saying a word? However, this disruption from his brother surprisingly made him feel a bit less anxious.

Glancing at his friend beside him, he couldn’t help but admire his friend’s steadiness.

With a demeanor as serene as a mountain despite the impending pressure, standing by the oxcart, tall and upright, his clothes fluttered leisurely, looking very calm and unfazed. Compared to him, Hua Yunao had to admit he truly didn’t measure up.

If Qin Shu knew his friend thought this way, he would definitely shake his head. He simply had the habit of not expressing his emotions outwardly, which gave people an illusion.

In fact, he was also very nervous. After all, being split into different exam rooms was bound to have some impact, and moreover, he came with the determination to pass.

Waiting for results was most nerve-wracking, like having seven or eight buckets hanging inside, swaying restlessly.

They didn’t know how long they waited until the sun was high in the sky when the heavy wooden doors creaked open slowly. At this moment, almost everyone couldn’t help but surge forward, but were quickly stopped by the Government Officials emerging from inside.

Then the exam results were posted, jubilant announcements filled with names were pasted on the results wall, and several Government Officials with weapons stood on either side of the wall to keep the tense crowd in order.

At this point, the anxious waiting people could no longer hold back, almost rushing en masse towards the results wall, all wanting to see their own results first.

Years of hard study, wasn’t it all for this moment?

Even Hua Yunao, usually much more composed, was doing the same, pulling along his brother and the still expressionless Qin Shu as they squeezed into the crowd.

Actually, Hua Jin also wanted to go over, but was quickly held back by her father, who gave her a disapproving look.

"Stay put and behave, or I’ll tell your mother when we get back."

Knowing her daughter was strong, but thinking about his gentle and obedient daughter squeezing in with a bunch of big men was something Hua Chengtian couldn’t imagine, so he decisively threatened her.

He couldn’t bring himself to discipline his daughter, so he’d let her mother do it, and he’d just avoid being around to see it.

Hua Jin: "..."

She quickly retracted her foot from trying to escape, smiling sweetly at her father.

"Dad, you’re overthinking. With so many people over there, your daughter wouldn’t possibly go, definitely not. I’ll just wait here for my brothers. Dad, you’re a real man, the greatest and most impressive dad in my heart, surely you wouldn’t do something as childish as tattling, right..."

This flattery made Hua Chengtian feel utterly comfortable, both inside and out, almost responding "I won’t" before suddenly realizing and giving his daughter a playful pinch on the cheek as a minor revenge.

"Nearly got swept up by you. Nice words are useless. Show it with action, or else I’ll definitely, definitely tattle... understand?"

A trace of regret flashed in Hua Jin’s eyes, just a little more...

She nodded obediently, "I understand, I understand."

Her goal was basically achieved, as long as her father didn’t go back and tattle.

Although her mother wouldn’t do anything to harm her, the constant nagging was truly overwhelming. Having experienced it once was enough, Hua Jin didn’t want to experience it several more times.

Seeing that his daughter wasn’t just brushing him off, Hua Chengtian nodded with satisfaction, then stretched his neck to look towards the results wall. But unfortunately, the distance was too far, and despite straining his eyes, all he could see were blurry black spots of writing, unable to discern anything, and he couldn’t even spot his sons in the crowd, causing a restless anxiety in his heart.

Indeed, this was a moment of joy for some, and worry for others.

Soon, joyous cheers erupted from the crowd, as well as students who came out dejected without finding their names.

Without blinking, Hua Chengtian and Hua Jin watched the crowd, searching for Hua Yunao and the others.

With another round of happy shouts and congratulations, Hua Yunao and his brother finally emerged from the crowd, but their moods seemed low. Hua Jin glanced at her father, both father and daughter already had a rough idea in their hearts.

Qin Shu, on the other hand, was still expressionless, making it hard to tell what he was feeling.

"It’s alright," believing his sons had failed the exams, Hua Chengtian patted his two sons on the shoulders for comfort.

So what if they didn’t make it? Didn’t get admitted? A real man shouldn’t be defeated by such a minor setback. Even Hua Chengtian felt these comforting words were unnecessary.

Then he watched his sons’ gloomy faces suddenly change, especially the second son who broke into a wide grin and started laughing wildly at him as if greatly affected, like a man possessed. This scared Hua Chengtian so much that he felt his heart racing, wondering if his son had lost his mind due to being unable to handle the disappointment.

Seeing his father’s expression, Hua Yunao realized not only had he frightened his father, but he’d also misunderstood. He felt a bit sorry for the second brother who was so focused on creating a surprise that he forgot to control his emotions.

Just as he was about to speak, he heard his son stop laughing and look at him earnestly, further fueling Hua Chengtian’s wild thoughts.

"Dad, my brother and I passed, we passed," he said, then couldn’t hold back his laughter again, so excited that he scooped up his sister from the oxcart and twirled her around.