Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space

Even though they felt a bit embarrassed, who could refuse such good things? After expressing their gratitude, everyone left satisfied.

The Qi family was the last to leave, and this time they handled things fairly well; not only did they prepare a coming-of-age ceremony for the child, but they also helped out until the very end.

Qi's two sisters also came to help, though they were short on money and didn't prepare many gifts. Because of this, Hua Jin's family gave them an extra glance.

No matter the weight of the gift, preparing one is what counts.

During the event, the old couple of the Qi family had an urge to join in and say a few words, but seeing their eldest daughter's cold expression, they ultimately didn't have the courage to step forward. The family left happily carrying the return gifts from Hua's old lady.

Despite everything, given the extra layer of relationship, Qi's old lady and the two sisters were indeed family, so their return gifts were more than others'. Not only did they receive meat but also leftover pastries.

Of course, the Sun family, Liu family, and Hua Chengtian's opportunistic mentor also received quite a bit as return gifts, as they had been busy from early morning until dark, which was truly tiring.

Especially when compared to the Zeng family, who really came to eat and drink without any contribution, and even wiped their mouths after eating without wanting to leave, yet unfortunately, they didn't take any advantage.

They want good food and to take advantage; truthfully, this family's reputation in the valley isn't great, although at least they're diligent and understand the importance of farming. Afraid of starvation, they do their best to gather as much food as possible at home each day.

They're just not very bright, causing many in the valley to shake their heads secretly.

With the good relationship of Hua's eldest aunt, Hua's eldest aunt wouldn't treat them poorly, so sometimes being smart is beneficial, but some people truly lack it.

In any case, everyone was very happy on this day.

After seeing off all the guests and cleaning up, it was already late at night when things calmed down.

Old man Hua, Hua Chengtian, was very happy. So much so that he drank quite a lot with everyone, and at this moment, he had already gone to sleep off the effects in his room.

Hua Yunao, Hua Yunxiang, along with their cousins, and Luo Song, drank quite a bit with the good brothers who helped from the village. However, because there were many people, each person's cup had a limited amount, so while they might have been a bit tipsy, none of them were drunk.

The final tasks at home were completed by Hua Yunao, assisted by a group of cousins and Luo Song.

Qi and her mother-in-law stayed with the two sisters-in-law in the daughter's room, helping the child sort through gifts received during the coming-of-age ceremony.

Aunt Hua and the second aunt gifted silver hairpins and carefully prepared clothing, running to Luo Song's shop numerous times for it.

At this moment, Jin'er held in her hand a silver-gilt embedded fortune hairpin chosen by Aunt Hua. Also with it was a prosperous double happiness silver step-shake gifted by the second aunt. Just by looking, one could feel the overwhelming blessings and expectations for the child.

They were exquisite, all very beautiful, and Jin'er liked them a lot, playfully expressing her thanks to the two aunts.

Although the ceremony was so beautiful it was hard to take eyes off, it was too disciplined. The lively and lovely Jin'er now was someone her two aunts couldn't pamper enough.

Grandma Hua prepared a butterfly tassel gold hairpin for her granddaughter, which, while exquisite, carried a hint of playfulness. She also matched it with a pair of gold bracelets, all selected from Luo Song's place as well.

One must say, Luo Song's stock truly put in substantial effort for Jin'er's coming-of-age ceremony this time.

Additionally, it was the most precious of the coming-of-age gifts.

Not to mention Master Luo's White Jade Hairpin, a red jade begonia hairpin as red as a delicate drip caught eyes too.

This was sent by Luo Song.

Jin'er genuinely liked it; primarily, the quality was just that remarkable. Such high-grade red jade is truly rare, even allowing a reaction within the space. It's been a long time since the space last reacted, but Jin'er suppressed it.

These are beautiful memories for the future and can't be devoured by the space.

It was just too valuable, and since it was a coming-of-age gift, it couldn't be returned to the giver.

"This child, Luo Song, he gives gifts that are too valuable," Grandma Hua sighed, looking at the red jade hairpin in her granddaughter's hand.

"Indeed, it appears quite valuable, yet Luo Song is truly honest. However, mom, this genuinely shows he regards Jin'er as a sister!"

Aunt Hua and the second aunt both nodded. Even though they weren't very knowledgeable, good things could still be recognized. This hairpin was probably worth at least a hundred taels.

It's genuinely an extraordinary generosity, no wonder he's part of Shanggu Town's established wealthy class; he doesn't pull any punches.

"Our Jin'er is so good, who wouldn't like her?"

"Exactly, exactly..."

The two sisters, speaking while looking at their niece, who looked as beautiful as a fairy on the bed, almost wished they could take her home.

Their words caused Grandma Hua's eyes to flicker slightly, secretly rolling her eyes at her two daughters in her mind.

Their coarse nerves hadn't changed at all!

If he truly considers her a sister, that would be great, but what if not?

That boy's focused gaze was something Grandma Hua hadn't thought much of before, but now looking at the exceedingly fine red jade hairpin in her granddaughter's hands, it's hard to not think more.

That boy definitely has intentions, to give away such a valuable item without even blinking; even if the families indeed have a good relationship doesn't align with common sense.

After all, it's just a coming-of-age ceremony, their family values it but for outsiders, expressing goodwill is enough.

Grandma Hua had almost certainly concluded, that the boy Luo Song has intentions toward her obedient granddaughter.

Truly, it was an odd feeling to have one's beloved granddaughter being eyed by a young man she considered decent herself.

Though a bit surprising, it didn't seem unwelcome.

Grandma Hua's thoughts had fleetingly considered Luo Song as a potential grandson-in-law.

"Aunts are exaggerating, I'm not Silver, loved by everyone everywhere, but Grandma is right, it really is quite valuable. Don't worry, the future is long, there's always a chance to return it."

Jin'er held up the red jade against the light, and it looked even prettier, with the red becoming more transparent.

"Yes, it's a long future ahead," Grandma Hua chuckled, observing her obviously clueless granddaughter, gently shaking her head. She took the red jade hairpin from her granddaughter's hands and gently placed it in her hair bun.

White skin, jet-black hair, and now with a vivid red jade hairpin; it made her appear even more graceful.

Indeed, Grandma Hua nodded secretly, Luo Song had a truly great eye for selecting things!

"It looks really good," Qi said with a smile, her earlier worries dissipating. Because hearing her daughter's words made any concerns vanish.

The item indeed might be valuable, but they shouldn't forget, her daughter saved him twice, so if calculating that way, actually there's nothing too excessive about it.

Moreover, her daughter was right; the future is long, with many chances to return things.

The red jade truly suited the child, accentuating her skin like jade and hair like ink. Though Qi couldn't articulate it fully, whenever the child wore it, the feeling was different.

What's left was purely heartfelt, homemade embroidered handkerchiefs, and jewelry purchased from Luo Song, along with pouch knots and such, the most unexpected being Qi's mother-in-law's silver hairpin.

It seems she genuinely had a change of heart. In past terms, she wouldn't have given a silver hairpin much less a copper coin, given her favoritism towards males over females and how little she liked her granddaughter.

That would have been sending meat buns into the dog's mouth, no return expected; such a losing transaction wasn't something Old Lady Qi would do.