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

"It's the girl Jin'er who's back..." Grandpa Luo looked at his grandson returning home without a relaxed expression, with a twinkle in his eye.

"Grandfather..." Luo Song rolled his eyes at his grandfather, feeling quite cheerful.

He's such a child at heart, getting more childish as he ages, hardly like how a senior should be.

"Calling me grandfather won't help, mind you, it's not me nagging you, just look at how old you are now, kids in the village your age have how many years, Song'er, you should pursue a wife early, otherwise, you'll regret it."

"Grandfather..."

"I'm warning you, if you miss out on such a good girl like Jin'er, don't come crying to me, I won't sympathize with you."

"Besides, grandfather likes Jin'er, she's cute and pretty, with good fortune, the problem is she's composed and capable, where can you find such a good girl, better pay some attention!"

"Grandfather, you should just go play more chess with the village chief and others, don't worry about my personal issues, I know what I'm doing."

"How can I not worry, I'm eager to hold a grandson."

"Don't worry, you'll have a grandson eventually, but there's a need to wait a bit, this moment isn't suitable."

This statement indeed hit the old man's heart, which is why he hasn't hurried him, today's talk just led him here, mainly because Jin'er is of marriageable age, and fearing his grandson might like her yet do nothing, and it would be too late to regret if someone else snatches her away, isn't it a parent's duty to remind a child?

"As long as you know what you're doing." Grandpa Luo decided to say no more.

"Grandfather, it's late, let me help you to rest." Luo Song smiled lightly, assisting Grandpa Luo back to his room.

After washing up, returning to bed, sitting in bed thinking about his grandfather's words, Luo Song had trouble falling asleep.

Even his grandfather can see his feelings, he wonders if his friend's family can too.

Deep down, Luo Song hopes Grandpa Hua's family can see it, then maybe his chances would be greater.

Just... Jin'er seems to be a bit too oblivious, completely unaware of being a young lady, she looks at him with appreciation but more like a brother.

Thankfully, her obliviousness means she hasn't started maturing and treats everyone the same way.

It seems like he should visit Grandpa Hua's family more often; as the saying goes, genuine efforts can move mountains, frequent visits should increase goodwill, he doesn't believe Jin'er will remain oblivious forever, even so, winning over Grandpa Hua's family should be an added point, Luo Song lay in bed pondering quietly.

Hua Yunao indicated it's unnecessary, wishing he'd visit 800 times a day, how much more diligence does he need, might as well live at the Hua family.

Then, to boost his presence, Luo Song arrived early in the morning, really early, to be met with surprised faces from everyone in the Hua family, including Jin'er, as he sat with a thick face at their dining table with freshly steamed, steaming hot pastries from his home.

Even Hua Yunao, who's usually not very expressive, couldn't help but show a look of disdain, it was truly unbearable.

Last night he stayed until he couldn't keep his eyes open before leaving, and here he was back early in the morning.

Especially the gaze and where he placed the pastries, even if Hua Yunqi is slow, he noticed and gave a direct eye roll. Fortunately, his own sister was blissfully unaware, which immediately lifted Hua Yunao's spirits.

"Grandpa Hua, Grandma Hua, these are freshly made pastries from home, try them, they're delicious." Luo Song pulled his gaze from Jin'er and smiled obsequiously at his elders, if he weren't sitting too far away, he might have placed one on everyone's plate.

"Good, good, your thoughtfulness is appreciated." Old Man Hua nodded, pretending not to see the kid looking at his darling granddaughter.

The key is pretending not to notice, as long as it's unseen, it's as if it doesn't exist, anyway, no one can take his darling granddaughter away for now, though she's of age, they plan to keep her for a couple more years.

Of course, if he could marry into the family, that would be another matter, and not about two years or no.

But... Old Man Hua glanced at his two grandsons nearby.

The eldest and second grandsons should consider it, having delayed these two years, their ages aren't small, better remind the wife to put it on the agenda.

Alas, the choices are limited, but that's just how it is.

Grandma Hua was much warmer, always appreciating Luo Song, quite satisfied with his enthusiasm, but only to a point, sharing the old man's views, even though sometimes she can't help worrying about the children's lifelong issues, it's not urgent right now, the child has just come of age, marrying in a couple of years won't be late.

"You eat too, you eat too, come here so early you likely haven't had breakfast yet, make yourself at home." Grandma Hua said.

"Thank you, Grandma Hua, I really didn't have time to eat, just thought of bringing pastries here, so I won't be polite." Luo Song smiled happily, helping himself to a bowl of porridge.

"Saying as if you've ever been polite." Hua Yunxiang whispered, truly admiring his brother's brazenness, he's too passionate about their food.

As for Jin'er, she was already accustomed to such interludes, and paying more attention to the food was more important.

Due to Luo Song's presence, breakfast was livelier than usual.

Then that guy was like part of the Hua household, seen everywhere except during mealtime.

"Luo Song, have you forgotten where your own home is, not busy?" leading Hua Yunao to complain.

Anyone eyeing his sister like that, as a brother, is sure to find it annoying.

"Nope, busy, but my family is large, they don't need me."

Hua Yunqi choked, almost forgot about his big family.

"Come, up the mountain."

Not staying home was best, Hua Yunao grumpily dragged him out of the yard.

"Goodbye Sister Jin'er," Luo Song didn't forget to greet Jin'er, playing with the other big ones in the yard before being dragged out, catching some attention.

"Goodbye," Jin'er waved, completely missing the silent eye battle between her brother and Luo Song, thinking it was just a normal greeting, totally unaware of the intensity of Luo Song's gaze and his focus.

Seeing this, Grandma Hua in the yard struggled holding back a laugh, her granddaughter's disposition suggested she didn't need to worry about being easily tricked.

With this level of effort, getting tricked would be impressive.

Grandma Hua shook her head, realizing it's her two grandsons she ought to be concerned about.

She recalled the old man's words, watching the eldest leave home, and the second go to work with the old man early in the morning, pondering their ages, and thinking marriage was indeed something to consider now.

Waiting for the famine to pass, whenever that would be, according to the old man's view, it might be a long wait, can't drag it out, and by then the kids would be old, and good girls might be all gone.

The more Grandma Hua thought, the more she agreed with the old man, better to look within the village than somewhere unknown.

They have a big village, lots of people, quite a few young girls reaching marriageable age, it's worth considering properly.