Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 81. Returning Home at Midnight

Butler Luo did not rise with Hua Chengtian’s strength. Instead, he pushed aside Hua Chengtian’s hand and solemnly kowtowed.

"It’s only right. You saved my young master. Not just one kowtow, even ten or a hundred are warranted."

He looked gratefully at the benefactor who saved the young master.

The young master was so weak, one can only imagine his state of distress at that time.

Though he’s a servant, he has watched the young master grow up since childhood. He is a lifelong servant of the Luo family, never married, with no children, yet he regards his master as his own family.

"Butler, you’re being too serious," he said, giving a firm pull to lift Butler Luo off the ground.

Luo Song’s eyes flickered slightly, though he did not step forward, a warm feeling coursed through his heart.

"It should be so," this time Butler Luo did not refuse, and stood up naturally, looked towards his young master, and seeing the nod, he understood the tacit understanding between master and servant and hurriedly said, "As it is already late, in this cold weather, why don’t the esteemed guests rest a night and leave tomorrow."

Regardless of whether the sentiment is genuine, the words are pleasant, Hua Chengtian smiled and declined, "Thank you, but there’s no need. We’ve been away for a long time, and our family is worried, so we’re eager to return."

"In that case, I won’t insist on keeping Uncle Hua." Seemingly understanding the determination in Hua Chengtian’s tone, Luo Song spoke gently, though still weak, he was much better than before.

Consider his current weakened state; once his health recovers, he will certainly pay a formal visit to express his gratitude deeply and earnestly.

There is plenty of time ahead; there is no rush.

Hearing this, Butler Luo, who initially wanted to persuade him further, respectfully lowered his head.

"Young Master Luo, take good care of your health, we shall take our leave now." Hua Chengtian breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that there wasn’t a persistent attempt to persuade them to stay, otherwise, it would have been difficult for Hua Chengtian to refuse repeatedly, and staying would leave him uneasy. This was the best outcome.

"Uncle Luo," Luo Song nodded amidst discomfort, gesturing towards Uncle Luo.

Butler Luo quickly and respectfully escorted them to the door, not leaving until the ox cart departed.

Returning in haste, he quickly sent the frail young master back to his room and immediately called for the doctor.

Only when the doctor said that it was merely a chill entering the body and there were no other serious issues did he breathe a sigh of relief.

As for why the attendants and servants accompanying the young master were missing, though Butler Luo was filled with questions, he dared not ask at the moment, only hoping for the young master’s speedy recovery.

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After leaving Shanggu Town, Hua Chengtian took out the emergency lamp again, and within less than an hour, they finally reached Hua Village.

In the silence, the ox cart pulled into Hua Village and stopped at their own house.

Worried about disturbing his parents’ sleep, even though they had arrived home, Hua Chengtian did not plan to call out, instead, he handed the reins to his daughter, climbed onto the haystack beside the courtyard wall, and with a leap, firmly gripped the top of the wall and pulled himself over with effort, then jumped down.

Hua Chengtian was agile; otherwise, with several meters of space between the wall and the haystack, not just anyone could have climbed on.

Soon after, Hua Jin, waiting outside the door, heard the rustling at the entrance, quickly guiding the family ox forward, silently admiring how considerate her father was.

Hua Chengtian carefully opened the door, moving the threshold as quietly as possible, yet he still woke up Hua Yunao from his dreams.

Startled, Hua Yunao hastily put on his cotton clothes and rushed to open the door, coming out to check the situation.

His first instinct was not that there was a thief, but that his father had returned.

After all, considering the time, it was about when their father should return. If not for their grandpa and grandma, and the fact they had to study the next day, he and his brother had been planning to wait for him.

"Is it Dad?" Hua Yunao called out tentatively towards the shadow at the door, but when he saw the large shadow and the cart that followed, his demeanor turned to joy, it was Huang who quickly came forward.

"Brother," Hua Jin also felt a bit of surprise and delight—she hadn’t expected her elder brother to be so alert. Happily, she handed the reins to her reaching brother.

"Good girl, are you tired?" Seeing his sister, Hua Yunao couldn’t resist smiling broadly despite trying to hold back his joy, taking the reins with one hand and patting his sister’s head with the other.

Being at home, it wasn’t noticeable, but with his sister away for a few days, he truly felt her absence. Even in the heavy night, though he couldn’t see clearly, Hua Yunao carefully observed his sister, relieved to see the little girl was well.

"Not tired, did I wake you, brother?"

"No, I wasn’t sleeping deeply anyway." Hua Yunao shook his head, unable to say much more as he noticed Huang moving, hurrying with his dad to drive the ox cart to the backyard, allowing their father to relax, unburdening the hard-working Huang, and preparing plenty of water and fodder as a reward for the family’s great contributor.

Huang had truly labored hard on this journey.

He was about to start unloading things from the cart when Hua Chengtian stopped him.

Even though Hua Chengtian hadn’t looked inside, just by the weight of the ox cart, he knew his daughter had filled it with plenty when they went out. This wouldn’t be done quickly, and not wanting to delay his son’s school the next day, Hua Chengtian didn’t agree.

"No rush, wait until tomorrow; it’s not urgent."

Anyway, with the current weather, even if it’s food, there’s no worry about spoilage.

"You go and rest quickly," Hua Chengtian urged.

"It’s okay, it’s not a matter of these few minutes. Dad... are you hungry?"

This time he should be hungry, right? Hua Yunao looked at his father with concern, wondering what food he could make?

"Not hungry, I ate on the road."

"Then let me boil water for you to wash," his father’s face was barely visible, but knowing how dusty the journey must have been, Hua Yunao didn’t wait for his dad to nod and ran to the kitchen.

He’s not skilled at cooking, but boiling hot water is no problem.

Soon, under the light of the fire, the kitchen lit up with a faint glow.

Hua Jin just wanted to rest, greeted her dad and brother, then returned to her room without looking back.

It wasn’t apparent in the cart, but the moment she stood in the courtyard, the pain hit her all over, she just wanted to have a hot bath and soak for a while, then sleep deeply.

Once back in her room, she quickly locked the door and in no time returned to her space, filled the bath, and as soon as her body slipped into the tub, let out a comfortable sigh, closing her eyes.

Half asleep, she felt the water cooling, hurriedly got up, wrapped her body in her meticulously chosen big bed, not forgetting to set her alarm.

The time in space flows the same as in reality; to ensure she wakes up on time, the alarm clock is a necessity.

Exhausted, Hua Jin sank into a deep sleep as soon as she closed her eyes.

In the courtyard, after washing with the help of his son, Hua Chengtian chose not to disturb his wife and simply spent the night in his son’s room.

It felt like he had just closed his eyes when he heard his son cautiously getting up, Hua Chengtian rubbed his tired eyes and sat up.

"Dad, it’s still early, you should continue sleeping, we brothers will just take the cart," Hua Yunao looked at his weary father with concern.

"No, I’ll take you," Hua Chengtian shook his head, lifting the quilt, a chill woke him instantly.

When he’s not around, it’s fine, but when at home, he insists on personally taking his sons to school.

Though feeling sorry for their dad, knowing his decision wouldn’t change easily, Hua Yunao didn’t argue further.

"Dad?" Rubbing his sleepy eyes, Hua Yunxiang opened them to see the familiar figure, joyfully shouting, successfully alerting their up but not yet out grandparents, and their mother busy in the kitchen.