Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 29. Brother who deserves a beating

"Sis, don’t worry, leave the little rabbits to me. I’ll definitely raise them nice and plump."

Little Si was so excited, patting his small chest with a "pop pop," standing up straight as a pencil.

Thinking about being able to eat rabbit meat soon made him quiver all over with excitement.

"Of course, our Little Si is very capable. Go for it, go for it!" Hua Jin waved her little fist, encouraging him tirelessly.

The trust in her eyes made Little Si nod continuously with excitement, suddenly feeling very important. For the holiday season, he would raise the rabbits well so that everyone could eat rabbit meat and not disappoint his sister.

Seeing her brother being successfully motivated, Hua Jin let out a sigh of relief.

Raising rabbits was something she was supposed to do, but to be honest, she really didn’t like the smell of rabbits. It was too overpowering, and she preferred directing rather than raising them herself.

So, it’s really good to have a brother.

By the time the holiday comes, the family might have several more litters of little rabbits. Just thinking about it feels beautiful.

Having taken care of the rabbits and feeling light as a feather, Hua Jin happily went to find her grandma and mother.

She wasn’t really a child. Although everyone in the family spoiled her, she couldn’t take it for granted.

In a farmer’s household, a girl of her age might not do heavy labor, but she would already be helping with household chores like washing clothes and cooking. It’s just her parents and grandparents couldn’t bear to let her do anything.

Honestly, although it’s only been a short month since they started living together, the warmth her parents, grandparents, and everyone in the house gave her made Hua Jin feel warm at heart during the quiet nights.

This was a feeling she hadn’t had for many years. She was no longer an orphan with no one to care for and love, no longer facing a huge house with no one to talk to.

This feeling of being loved made Hua Jin quite addicted and wanting to remain that way.

"Jin’er, come quickly..."

Hua Granny’s voice from the main room interrupted Hua Jin’s thoughts. Seeing the warm and loving eyes in the room, Hua Jin beamed a smile and ran inside.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye. During these days, even though she went up the mountain daily with her grandma and mother to pick some wild products, she never really had the opportunity to explore the mountain herself. The idea of making a fortune from the mountain seemed impossible, mainly because her grandma and mother kept a close watch on her, afraid she would get into any trouble.

Oh well! Such is the love of the family! Hua Jin’s mouth curled in a smile, and her hands wove faster. Soon, a Ji Xiang knot appeared in her hands.

"Grandma, Mom, I’d like to go to the town tomorrow too."

Placing the Ji Xiang knot in the basket, Hua Jin blinked her big eyes and held her grandma’s hand.

With incomplete memories, she still didn’t know what the market here was like after being here for so long.

She’s really curious!

"Alright, Grandma will take you, the whole family will go together."

Whenever Hua Granny met her granddaughter’s expressive eyes, it became hard for her to refuse her requests.

"Ah... Grandma, you’re the best. I love you so much." Hua Jin immediately hugged her grandma excitedly, snuggling into her embrace, a brilliant smile on her face.

"Oh my ancestor, be careful. I’m holding a needle here." Hua Granny quickly put down the embroidery needle in her hand and looked helplessly at her granddaughter, but she obviously enjoyed the child’s closeness.

Since recovering from her injury, this child has been noticeably more lively than before.

Hua Jin stuck out her tongue and came out from her grandma’s embrace.

"You! Always clinging to your grandma." Qi Shi put down the work in her hand and tapped her daughter’s forehead, pretending to scold.

"Mom, are you jealous..." Hua Jin blinked her eyes.

The mischievous look made Qi Shi shake her head, changing her action from tapping to pinching her daughter’s cheeks.

"Look at you, even daring to tease your own mother." Qi Shi’s words sounded stern, but her actions were gentle, looking at her daughter indulgently.

"Mom..." Hua Jin immediately snuggled into Qi Shi’s embrace, only to be lightly tapped away, "Go, let mom finish her work, don’t cause trouble."

Feeling so hilariously rejected, Hua Jin pouted childishly.

"Mom, let me help you... organize the thread." Under Qi Shi’s doubtful gaze, Hua Jin quickly changed her tune.

At dinner, upon learning that everyone would be going to the town tomorrow, the happiest was Little Si, who nearly jumped up with excitement. His jubilant demeanor even made his two older brothers a little envious.

It was rare for their family to go to the market together as a whole, but unfortunately, they had to attend school.

After dinner, watching the joyful Little Si, the regretful brothers exchanged glances and each took hold of one of Little Si’s hands, leading him to their room, under the guise of testing how many words he’d learned these days.

Seeing this, Hua Jin’s eyes lit up and she hurriedly followed.

Her life as a pretend child was too boring—watching her brother suffer was bound to be interesting.

Little Si’s exaggerated cries amused everyone in the room, all of them gloating as they watched Little Si being dragged away by his brothers.

... That’s the cost of being overly complacent with happiness.

Inside the room, Little Si sat lifelessly in front of his brothers’ desk, copying their exam essays, while Hua Jin, who was also grabbed for testing, had already finished her writing.

As for Little Si, after half a day, he hadn’t written even a third of a short essay, and hilariously, some were marked wrong and circled. Seeing this, Hua Jin couldn’t help but have the urge to facepalm.

Although Little Si hadn’t attended the academy, he had been taught the basics by his brothers for two years now. But clearly, the results weren’t great. Seeing his brothers with stern faces, knowing Little Si was surely going to have a tough time, Hua Jin quietly distanced herself from him.

Fortunately, these past days when she had nothing else to do, she spent time in her brothers’ room reading books, getting familiar with the local script. Otherwise, she might have made a fool of herself today, even though it would’ve been only in front of her brothers. She still cared about face.

Hua Jin hadn’t been in this family for long but could see that her brother was actually smart. To put it simply, he wasn’t attentive, being the youngest at home and not sufficiently afraid of his two brothers, he was casual with his studies.

Seeing her brother darting his eyes around, scratching his head in agitation, Hua Jin fully agreed with her mother’s idea—that this kid should indeed be sent to school to be properly disciplined by the teachers.

But... schooling costs Silver!

... How should they earn money?

The mountain venture wasn’t happening any time soon; Hua Jin was truly at a loss.

If she’d known she’d end up in ancient times one day, she would’ve learned survival and money-making skills well.

As for her university major, it’s best left unmentioned.

Oh... no!!

Upon thinking, she might actually have a bit of an edge. Hua Jin’s eyes glimmered.

In any era, people need clothing, food, shelter, and transport, and her field of study was fashion design. After graduating, she’d participated in several large design competitions, achieving small successes; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to afford her own apartment in a second-tier city.

Although traditional costumes weren’t her forte, to design a good piece, a designer couldn’t create in isolation; she had some exposure to traditional clothing.

Thinking about the trip to the town tomorrow, maybe... it just might work.

Immediately, not caring about her troublesome brother, Hua Jin took a sheet of paper from her brothers’ desk.