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

According to grandma, that girl is incredibly straightforward, after meeting the second brother she directly got to the point without saying much.

That day...

"Hua family's second brother, you are handsome and learned, Yun Granny has taken a liking to you. What do you think of Yun Granny? Does she catch your eye?"

Facing those bright almond-shaped eyes and such direct words that caught Hua Yunxiang off guard, this young man was stunned for the first time by such a bold girl.

Although his own sister is also quite headstrong, she would never be so direct. This kind of woman gave Hua Yunxiang a novel feeling. Facing her spirited brows and eyes, Hua Yunxiang strangely did not resist; in fact, his heart raced a bit.

Seeing Hua Yunxiang remain silent, Zhao Xiaoyun was somewhat disappointed, thinking he did not fancy her.

Forcing a calm smile, she responded, "It's fine, not fancying me is normal."

But seeing her smile evoked inexplicable heartache in Hua Yunxiang, as he impulsively pulled Zhao Xiaoyun back when she was about to leave, saying, "Who said I don't fancy you."

The words slipped out, and Zhao Xiaoyun stared blankly at the long, fair hands different from the older brother's on her arm, as her face gradually blushed until she felt completely ablaze.

Unlike her earlier straightforwardness, this shy side stunned Hua Yunxiang, realizing Zhao Xiaoyun looked very beautiful at that moment!

Only after a few heavy coughs from others hiding in the room did they distance themselves as if they had done something wrong, and Hua Yunxiang also blushed.

Hearing this from grandma, Hua Jin was extremely curious about this second sister-in-law.

Hua Jin's impression of Zhao Xiaoyun wasn't deep; this girl didn't socialize much in the village.

Thinking of only the siblings being left at home, Hua Jin understood, as dealing with family and farm matters kept them busy, and preferring to practice martial arts made it normal for them not to meet often.

It seemed she must find time to see this prospective second sister-in-law, to bond with her ahead.

Supposedly, their personalities would lead them to get along well.

Thus, before the marriage was confirmed, Hua Jin picked a good day to find the bashful prospective first sister-in-law Dayan, along with Kitty and Xiaoxiao pretending to meet Zhao Xiaoyun returning from the fields.

"Sister Xiaoyun," Hua Jin greeted proactively, smiling brightly as she appraised the prospective second sister-in-law.

Indeed, she was a completely different type from Dayan: unlike Dayan's gentleness and beauty, Zhao Xiaoyun was of spirited radiance. Though not the most stunning, she was quite nice, and frankly, her looks should outshine Dayan somewhat.

No, she should be one of the noticeable beauties in the entire valley, especially those eyes looking particularly bright and pure.

Eyeing the beauty before her, Hua Jin understood why the second brother fancied Sister Xiaoyun.

"Hua family's sister," Zhang Xiaoyun's eyes flashed with surprise, dusting off her clothes before approaching with a radiant smile, not forgetting to nod and greet the other girls cheerfully.

All from the same village, they might not interact often but were acquainted enough.

Seeing the baskets Hua Jin and the others carried, Zhao Xiaoyun's eyes lit up, "Are you going up the mountain?"

Just troubled by not having opportunities to connect more with Hua Yunxiang's sister, now the opportunity was delivered, Zhao Xiaoyun did not hide her intention to join.

"Yes, Sister Xiaoyun, care to join us?" Hua Jin's smile brightened, developing better sentiments toward the forthcoming and open second sister-in-law.

The second brother's nature was rather carefree and not as steady and thoughtful as the older brother; he needed someone who showed everything on her face and said everything, which is how life stays joyful.

"Can I?" Zhao Xiao eagerly looked at Hua Jin, also seeking the approval of the other girls.

"Of course, we'd be happy. Dayan, do any of you object?"

Dayan, Kitty, how could they object? Hua Jin already spoke, and Zhao Xiaoyun indeed didn't seem disagreeable; having an extra person join was absolutely fine.

Especially Dayan, who Hua Jin had covertly discussed with beforehand, knowing whom they were going to meet. She also wanted to see her future sister-in-law, thinking early acquaintance ensured early rapport.

Though the village chief's family hadn't finalized anything with them, the elders had met, so the marriage wasn't a secret in the village. Unless some surprise happened, it was as certain as being fixed on a board, just waiting for post-harvest to finalize dates.

"Certainly no objection, welcome Zhao." Dayan smiled and said.

"Just call me Yun Granny." Zhao Xiaoyun said directly, "But I might need you all to wait a moment, as I'll go fetch a basket, be back soon." Then without waiting for everyone's response, she waved and ran into the inner valley.

Her genuine manners won the girls' favor, making her easy to associate with.

A moment meant really a moment; quickly, she returned carrying a basket, jogging toward them.

"Didn't keep you waiting too long, did I?" Zhao Xiaoyun asked apologetically.

"Not at all... Sister Xiaoyun, shall we go?" Hua Jin stepped forward, grabbing Zhao Xiaoyun's hand with a charming smile.

"Oh,... alright" The brilliant smile left Zhao Xiaoyun stunned.

Knowing Hua Jin to be the village's prettiest girl, though seen from afar, this was her first close encounter, not just feeling pretty; she thought celestial goddesses would be similar, causing Zhao Xiaoyun's eyes to sparkle like stars, her gaze fixed on Hua Jin, her response was automatic.

Inciting chuckles from the surrounding girls, remembering their initial similar daze made them laugh harder, realizing that even after being familiar, sometimes Hua Jin's beauty enthralled them too; Zhao Xiaoyun's reaction was perfectly normal.

It was the most straightforward: unlike them who felt shy, only daring stealthy glimpses, which made it adorable.

The realizing Zhao Xiaoyun joined in the laughter, not angered but contributing to the geniality, and the group began their trek uphill.

Without specific goals, they traveled wherever and dug up wild vegetables along the way.

But midway an incident occurred, making Hua Jin even more fond of this future second sister-in-law.

The youngest Xiaoxiao had the most lively personality, couldn't stay idle while harvesting wild vegetables, led to tragedy.

Stepping onto a loose rock, slipping, just in the nick of time Zhao achieved with alarming speed stopped Xiaoxiao from tumbling down the mountain.

You might think that was it, yet Xiaoxiao unpredictably treaded on a soft-bodied creature, startled the creature instinctively retailed. By the moment everyone reacted, it had been too late.

Even for Hua Jin, it surprised her, ascending the mountain earlier verified the safety, thus hadn't kept the spiritual power alert, no one anticipated an unexpected occurrence.