Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space
Chapter 297. Just do it if you have thought it through.

Chapter 297: 297. Just do it if you have thought it through.

"If you’re sure about it, go ahead and do it. Grandpa will always support you, but only on the premise that you can ensure your own safety, understand?" As they walked, Hua Laohan’s hand was already on his granddaughter’s head.

His good granddaughter was too kind. As an elder, he couldn’t stifle the child’s kindness. Since the child wants to do it, he will support her, but this is based on the child’s ability to protect herself. They only need to silently support her from behind as her strongest backing.

"Uh-huh, why is my grandpa so good!" The little master of flattery came online again, amusing Hua Laohan, making him smile.

"It’s good that you know. What your grandparents and your parents hope for is that you children can be safe, then get married, have children, and live a smooth and happy life."

"Don’t worry, Grandpa. Our future days will definitely be comfortable and smooth. With your good granddaughter here, you’ll definitely enjoy life without any regrets in this world."

"Alright, alright, Grandpa is waiting," Hua Laohan said with a smile stretched across his face.

If those other grandchildren said this, Hua Laohan might have to think about it, but when his own granddaughter said so, her luck and incredible fortune made him have no doubts.

If she says the future will be good, it surely will be. He just has to wait and see.

Speaking of which, although it’s a year of disaster, because of the presence of the good granddaughter, their current life, besides staying on the mountain, is not worse than living in the village. If the son can find some salt, they could be self-sufficient, and staying on the mountain would be no problem. View the correct content at f|ree(w)ebn\o.vel.co(m)

Little Si, listening to Grandpa and sister talking, finally couldn’t hold back. In moments of expressing sincere feelings, how could he miss out? He hastily spoke, "Grandpa, Little Si will also let you, Grandma, Dad, and Mom enjoy life... and also sister."

Seeing the glance from his sister, Little Si quickly added his sister, then saw her satisfied expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though he had grown into a teenager, he was still no match for his sister. This realization was a significant blow to him. He didn’t know how many times he ran to his parents complaining that they hadn’t given him the same natural strength as his sister.

Of course, whenever he started to stubbornly complain, a double dose of mixed scolding was inevitable.

At times like these, Hua Laohan, of course, couldn’t dampen his grandson’s motivation. With an approving look, he patted the child’s shoulder and encouraged, "That’s my good grandson, a good child with aspirations. We’ll rely on you in the future."

"Uh-huh." Little Si suddenly felt a great sense of responsibility, puffed out his chest, and nodded heavily.

Hua Jin found it hard to stifle her laughter.

She couldn’t understand. Big brother and second brother seemed quite clever, although the second brother was a bit careless—not like this kid, completely brainless, tricked by any small promise or empty flattery.

Alas! As the older sister, it seems she will have to work harder.

She looked mischievously at her good brother, "I’ll be the witness then. If you can’t do it, don’t blame sister’s fists for not recognizing people."

With that, she waved her hand as if threatening, scaring Little Si into instinctively covering his head, then immediately regretting it.

Why did he blurt out a response, feeling a sudden heat in his head? What’s the point of trying to show off now? Why is he so stupid?

"What are you doing, am I really that fierce?" Hua Jin eyed her evasive brother.

"No, just suddenly felt like something fell on my head, just brushing it off." Little Si dared not say "yes", so he just patted his head and smiled ingratiatingly at his sister.

"That’s more like it, let’s go faster."

Hua Jin grabbed Little Si with one hand and Grandpa with the other, quickly catching up with the people ahead.

As they spoke, they had already fallen a short distance behind Hua Qiang and the others, who were waiting for them a little further ahead.

The journey afterward was relatively smooth, and they hardly encountered any corpses, which seemed to have been cleared away already.

After all, the floodwater had receded many days ago. Although no officials were sent, any commoner with a bit of common sense would know the harm of long-exposed corpses and help gather them, unless they had already given up hope on life.

They passed through several villages that all looked desolate and ruined.

Life in the countryside is tough, and few houses are made of solid materials. Mud-brick houses, when soaked with water, leave not even a trace.

Those that remained relatively intact were mostly mixed brick houses or purely brick-and-tile houses, but such houses were rare in any village.

Many, like Daliu Village, had almost turned into ruins, which made everyone feel both rueful and uneasy.

They encountered some people, yet as soon as these people saw them, they would keep a distance, some even heading straight into the woods to ensure safety and avoid any mishaps.

As they got closer to Shanggu Town, they encountered more and more people, perhaps because there were more people on the road. Seeing that most of them didn’t look fierce, people on the mud-covered main road began to grow bolder.

Though still very cautious and staying on the far side of the road, they no longer turned and ran away, or hid in corners.

The two sides ignored each other, not interfering with each other, living in peaceful coexistence, each minding their own business.

"Isn’t that... the village chief Hua?"

Until an old man suddenly stopped, looking in the direction of Hua Laohan and exclaimed in surprise.

Though the voice wasn’t loud, it was clear in the quiet environment. After all, those who had just received grain distribution had no time to chat, eager to rush home and plant crops.

"Who is it..." Following the voice, Hua Laohan also stopped, squinting at the thin old man who seemed like a gust of wind could blow him away, looking more and more familiar.

"You are... Wang Laodi?" Hua Laohan exclaimed in surprise.

Looking at the village chief of Wangjia Village, who had become thin beyond recognition, if it weren’t for their familiarity, Hua Laohan might not have recognized him.

Village Chief Wang nodded heavily, his eyes filled with excitement, his lips trembling uncontrollably.

Hua Laohan hurried forward, followed by a few young men like Hua Qiang, who were equally worried, while men from the same village stood beside Village Chief Wang.

"It really is you, Wang Dashu... Wang Laodi..." As they got closer, he saw more clearly. It was indeed an old friend. Hua Laohan couldn’t hide his happiness.

The experience of saving the Sun brothers made Hua Laohan realize how hard it was for people to survive during a disaster. In his heart, he thought he might never see his old friends again, so seeing him indeed surprised him greatly, bringing a brighter look to his eyes.

As Grandpa moved, Little Si wanted to follow, but Hua Jin held him back.

She didn’t sense any malice from these people, so it’s better for the children not to get involved, avoiding drawing attention.

Although she and her brother had tried to make themselves look pitiful and ugly, their body mass was undeniable, especially Little Si who was chubby. If they got too close, a careful observer might still notice. f.(r)eew ebnov\ll.com

Luckily, Little Si liked to roam about, ever active, or else with his appetite, he would have been even chubbier, a walking target.

As for herself, over the past year, she had shed her baby fat, never relaxing in exercising and practicing martial arts, growing considerably taller. She truly wasn’t fat, wearing her dull gray, tattered clothes, she looked just like a scruffy little boy.

She led her brother to stand within the protective circle of their uncles and brothers. Not sensing any malice didn’t mean there was no need for caution. Hua Jin remained vigilant at all times, with the small crossbow hidden in her sleeve ready at any moment.