Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 269. Enter the Inner Valley

"Lizu Lao is right, let’s go together," someone shouted from the crowd, and others nodded in agreement.

To be honest, these words really touched old Hua. Initially, his family was to go because he made the proposal, and although each family had a decent amount of leftover food, it couldn’t compare to his family.

Old Hua felt deeply warmed inside; everyone remembered his kindness, and his efforts for the village hadn’t been in vain.

He raised his hand, and the noise instantly disappeared.

"...I was wrong to think otherwise. Our village is one entity, so since everyone is willing, after registration, each family will share the burden equally. Of course, the money from selling seed grains or debts will also be shared equally once the harvest comes."

"We will do as the village chief says," everyone soon agreed.

Seeing this, Wei Dapeng and his group of ten or so people knelt down again to express gratitude, but the people of Hua Village were quick to stop them.

"Alright, a man’s knees are worth gold, don’t kneel so easily. Go, discuss with your families, then come and register quickly."

"Yes, yes, thank you, thank you," in their excitement, they ran frantically towards the mountain.

"What’s going on with you guys... do you still have something to discuss?" Hua asked the few people who hadn’t left, puzzled.

Wei Dapeng rubbed his large hands, stepped forward two steps, bowed first, and then spoke hesitantly.

"There is a little something..."

"No worries, if there’s anything, just say. If I can help, I certainly will."

"I’m Wei Dapeng... by chance I heard someone in the village wants to build a house. I used to be somewhat known for building houses, and I have my own team, including my sons who are all good hands at construction." As he spoke, he pointed to a few young men behind him and continued with a cautious look, "I just wanted to ask if you still need help?"

After Wei Dapeng finished speaking, another middle-aged man next to him immediately said, "Village chief, thank you for your generosity that gave us a chance to survive. I’m Sun Zhen, a doctor, and I also hope to render my meager skills to Hua Village." Saying this, he bowed as well.

"Sun Zhen, you’re Doctor Sun from Sun Ji Medical Hall in the town." Many present looked in surprise at the doctor who claimed to be Sun Zhen, especially Hua Sanshan and others, who scrutinized him closely.

As they looked closer, he indeed resembled Doctor Sun, but the man had become so thin that he was unrecognizable.

"It’s really Doctor Sun," old Hua showed a delighted smile, and Hua Sanshan and the two other elders couldn’t help but step forward.

Although their village had someone who could hardly be called a doctor, having a real doctor, of course, would be better.

In these times, who can guarantee they won’t need medical help?

The most important thing is that Dr. Sun has an excellent reputation in their town, not only for his superb medical skills and kindness but also for charging very little when treating common people.

"Ashamed," Doctor Sun cupped his hands.

"I was foolish not to recognize you. Having Doctor Sun in Hua Village is our honor, it’s wonderful."

Old Hua excitedly went forward and firmly held Doctor Sun’s hand. Back when his granddaughter had a fall from the mountain, it was Doctor Sun who saved the child’s life, otherwise, she would’ve never had the chance to wake up, and old Hua had always been grateful.

Looking at Doctor Sun’s condition, nobody knew how he survived the past year.

"Doesn’t this mean the village chief has accepted me?" Sun Zhen asked with joy.

"Absolutely, Doctor Sun’s exceptional medical skills and humanity are most welcome here. Not just Doctor Sun, anyone with special talents is welcome in Hua Village," old Hua added promptly.

The valley is already built well, but to live even better, more talents are needed for self-sufficiency.

A doctor is one essential talent, as are those who can read and write, or forge iron, and even those who brew wine, soy sauce, vinegar, and such.

Life should have flavor to be truly lived!

The most important thing is, who knows when the disaster will fully pass?

"Is the village chief saying that anyone with special skills can stay in the village?" Wei Dapeng, already excited, spoke again. His house-building skills aside, his father was a master brewer!

Of course, he too could brew, but not with the talent of his father and second brother.

"Yes," old Hua nodded, having a good impression of the middle-aged man before him.

Among the ten or so families, it was only him and Doctor Sun trying to find work together, showing genuine strength unbroken by life.

"I wonder if brewing counts? My father has been a master brewer for many years, my second brother is also skilled, and I can brew, too. We had a brewery back in the town." Wei Dapeng hurriedly spoke.

Honestly, their family lived quite well, but when they realized the disaster came too late to prepare thoroughly, they only managed to grab a few necessities, some food, and daily clothes and bedding before narrowly escaping the flood by reaching the mountain.

Who would have thought that after surviving the deadly disaster, even greater hardships awaited? Thanks to having sharp business minds, sensing the situation turning bad, they fled to the mountain and avoided further troubles.

Later on, the conditions on their mountain were hellish, with rampant violence, and even hiding far couldn’t ensure safety. If not for having more family members and fighting fiercely with weapons, survival was uncertain. frёeωebɳovel.com

By chance, discovering the Sun brothers building a raft gave them resolve to risk it, eventually succeeding, and though tough, at least their family stayed alive.

This explains why, upon realizing the Sun brothers were leaving, their family decisively followed.

Compared to the Sun family, the Wei family was less tragic. Though having two sons, both were doctors, lacking the strength of regular farmers. So naturally, they were bullied, almost losing all their food to theft. But knowing medicine allowed them to find edible herbs and discover many potatoes, barely surviving. Despite this, Sun’s wife sacrificed for the children, failing to endure.

Like the Wei family, they risked rafting off their mountain.

Not leaving wasn’t an option. Their mountain had limited space to hide, and without absolute strength, survival was impossible.

Floating for several days by chance, they ended up at Qinggu Mountain, later finding Wei Dapeng and the others. However, fear kept them cautious, not daring approach despite seeing people, taking months to lower their guard slightly, finally joining them in the valley.

"That counts," old Hua’s eyes lit up.

Wine is excellent, especially in cold winters; a sip keeps one warm.

Upon hearing this, Wei Dapeng and his sons couldn’t suppress their joy. Given the chance to live in the inner valley, they certainly wanted it, since Hua Village was united, with every man strong and fit. In such a harsh era, only by integrating into this village could they survive well.

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