Space Food Storage: Daily Travel

Chapter 152 I Want to Join the Army

After Liu Yuhan finished dinner, she saw her elder brother glance at her from time to time, so she followed him to the yard.

"Xiaohan, I still don't dare to speak."

"Brother, we have to face it sooner or later, so let's go in tonight while the adults are sitting in the main hall."

"Xiao Han, you have to stop Grandpa and Grandma. They will really beat me up. I went to town today and heard Yang Zhi say that they were asking my aunt and uncle about good girls in the surrounding area. I..."

"I understand, big brother. You have to stand up for yourself. The most important thing is that you have to make your thoughts clear."

"And you have to be prepared to be beaten..."

"it is good."

Liu Yuhan looked at the boy's frightened face and felt sorry for him. He was only 16! He was under 18. She really didn't want him to go out so early, even if it was two years later.

The two walked into the main room and saw the adults chatting, talking about today's affairs and arranging tomorrow's work.

Old Lady Jiang was such a shrewd person. Seeing her eldest grandson's expression, she knew he had something to say. Didn't she even pull her eldest granddaughter to give him courage? Could it be that he had gotten into trouble?

Old Mrs. Jiang's heart skipped a beat. Her eldest grandson was a simple and honest man, just like her eldest son.

"Grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, dad, mom, my eldest brother has something to say."

"What's wrong with Brother Yang? Could it be that you heard some rumors and want us to find you a wife as soon as possible?" Liu Daring thought to himself.

"Don't worry, don't worry. We are just looking for someone. We have to find someone who can handle life. You have to like her too."

"Don't talk, let Yang Ge'er talk."

"Oh."

Liu Yang fell to his knees with a thud.

"Grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, mom, dad, I want to join the army. They'll be recruiting in the city next month, and I want to go."

"What?! What did you say! Join the army!" Liu Daling stood up.

Liu Shihu and his wife also looked unhappy in an instant.

"I'm going to join the army. I've been thinking about this for a long time, but I never told you."

"You bastard! Do you know what it means to join the army? I'll beat you to death!"

As Liu Daling spoke, he walked to the door, picked up a broom and started hitting him.

Liu Shinan quickly stood up to stop his father, but Liu Yang was still beaten several times. Liu Yang did not move and let his grandfather beat him. Liu Daling really beat him hard and was panting while beating him.

This silly kid, this silly boy, he knows what he's talking about! In Liu Daling's cognition, being a soldier is extremely dangerous. If you're not careful, you may lose your life at any time. How dare he be so capable! He's not dead yet, we can't let him do whatever he wants!

Li burst into tears, her heart aching. She felt bad for her child being beaten, and also for what he said.

How could he leave home to join the army? She had raised her child for 16 years and was about to arrange a marriage for him. For those of them who worked on the land, all they wanted was a wife, children, and a warm bed, and a stable life with food and drink.

Seeing that his family was already living a comfortable life with no worries about food and clothing, how could he have such thoughts? As his mother, I was completely clueless. The more Li thought about it, the sadder she became. Liu grabbed her hand and gently comforted her, telling her not to worry.

Liu Shinan finally managed to get his father to sit on the stool, but his usually quiet eldest brother suddenly got angry and picked up the broom on the ground to hit Liu Yang. He didn't say a word and hit him hard on the back.

Li couldn't help but burst into tears. She ran over to stop her head from beating the child, hugged Liu Yang and cried, hitting him while crying.

"You silly child, you've been silly since you were little. You said you didn't stay at home, why did you go out there? Joining the army is so dangerous, you're trying to kill your mother..."

"Mom, I'm sorry... woo woo..."

The children in the courtyard gathered around Liu Daling when he lost his temper. By then, they had already known that their eldest brother was going to join the army. They also started crying, with Xiao Si and Xiao Wu crying the loudest.

Liu Yuhan felt sad when she saw this uncontrollable scene. She had guessed that this would happen.

Old Mrs. Jiang clenched her trembling hand with the other and waited for a while until everyone's emotions had calmed down before speaking.

"Xiao Si and Xiao Wu, stop howling!"

"Boss, help your wife sit up."

"Third brother, who told you to help him? Let him kneel down."

"Brother Yang, let me ask you, when did you come up with this idea?"

"half year ago."

"Have you been practicing martial arts so hard recently in order to join the army?"

"Yes."

"Do you know the hardships and dangers of joining the army?"

"I know."

"Do you still have to go even though you know that?"

"Grandma, I want to go! I've never wanted to do something so badly before. I'm not afraid even if it's hard or dangerous."

"Even if we lock you up and don't approve of you going, will you still go?"

"I'm going."

"Have you ever thought about your family? Your parents?"

"I, I'm sorry for my family..." Liu Yang said while crying silently.

Old Lady Jiang stood up tremblingly, and Liu Yuhan hurried over to support her. Old Lady Jiang went straight back to her room, and Liu Daling followed suit with a sigh. Liu Shihu also returned to his room with his heartbroken daughter-in-law.

When Liu Yuhan returned to the main hall, only his parents and a group of children were left. Liu Yang was still kneeling there in a daze.

Liu Yuhan sighed and helped him sit up.

"Brother, are you hurt anywhere?"

"I'm fine."

"Brother Yang, have you really thought it through?" Liu Shinan couldn't help but ask again.

"Uncle, I have really thought about it."

"Did Huo kid ask you to go?"

"No, it's none of Master's business. When we first fled the famine, I thought to myself, I've always had brute force. If I join the army and become a small officer, will my family live a better life?"

"Later, I met my master and heard him talk about things in the military camp. I also heard Village Chief Lin talk about how the people in the court were bullied by the Japanese pirates. I felt angry. I couldn't explain why, but I just wanted to join the army."

"Uncle, aunt, please help me persuade my grandpa, grandma, and my parents. I will be very careful and will not get hurt."

"Alas... you silly boy, you don't understand your grandma, you don't understand them..."

Liu Shinan and his wife also left.

There are a bunch of little ones left, looking at each other.

"Brother, don't go. I will go with you when I grow up." Xiaowu said to his elder brother.

Liu Yuhan quickly looked outside. Fortunately, the adults were not there, otherwise Xiaowu’s butt would have been beaten to a pulp!

"Brother, I will study hard, take the imperial examination and work hard to become an official. I will protect our family. Don't join the army. I don't want you to leave." Liu Guang also approached his elder brother.

"Brother, I don't want you to go out either." Liu Yang looked at his younger sister helplessly.

"Brother, why don't you get married before going out?" Xiao Si suddenly said.

"Once you get married and have children, grandma and the others will ignore you."

"Ahem, what nonsense are you talking about, Xiao Si? You guys should wash your faces and go to bed. Brother Lu, take them to bed."

"Okay." Without saying a word, Liu Lu took Xiao Si and Xiao Wu in his left and right hands and walked away. He signaled Liu Guang to follow with his eyes. Liu Yao also took Liu Yun to sleep.

Only the brother and sister were left in the main room, staring at each other.

"Xiao Han, what do you think I should do?" Liu Yang said in distress.

"Brother, actually, grandma has already helped you just now. Go to sleep. Don't think too much. There is still half a month left."

"Well, hiss... sister, give me some medicine to treat the external injuries. I'll ask Brother Guang to help me apply it. My father is really willing to use such cruel means."

Liu Yuhan was speechless and helpless looking at his elder brother's grinning face.