The Pioneer of the Rebirth Era

Some people say that old people can predict their own death when they reach their old age. This rumor is a bit mysterious. Yang Dongxu also doubts it since he has never seen it with his own eyes.

But in his grandfather, he saw the truth of this rumor.

When my grandpa came home from the hospital, he seemed to be more energetic than usual. As soon as he got home, he started to clean up everything. He first cleaned the house and outside, and then prepared a pile of firewood for grandma.

He refused to listen to anyone's advice and insisted on cooking the meal himself, saying that it was rare for his family to gather together like this and he had to find some delicious food.

It was like a big family gathering at the end of the year. Grandpa was so busy that he had no time to spare. Seeing his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren all coming, the smile on his face never disappeared as he came in and out.

There were so many people that Yang Ma and others also joined in. After a long time of busy work, there were three tables of food, one for men, one for women, and one for children.

Holding back his tears, Father Yang opened the bottle and said he would have a nice drink with his father-in-law today, and several other sons-in-law also catered to him. Grandpa's face looked like a sensible boy.

Just like this, the whole family had a "happy" meal, which looked more lively than the Chinese New Year.

The meal lasted for more than an hour, and then my grandfather started busy clearing the table. After packing up, he went back to the house and changed his clothes. After changing his clothes, he lay down on his favorite recliner. He waved his hands to the family and said he was tired and wanted to sleep for a while, then closed his eyes with a smile.

"Why don't you cremate it?" Yang Dongxu smoked cigarettes one by one, and next to him sat his son-in-law, Grandpa Yang, and his father, discussing his grandpa's funeral.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Your grandfather has repeatedly emphasized that he must be cremated after his death and must follow the call of the country. He has never done anything that violates discipline in his life. Now that he is dead, you want him to break the law? Not only He wants to be cremated, and I will be cremated just like I am dead." The little grandpa opened his eyes and scolded Yang Dongxu angrily.

He knew how Yang Dongxu wanted to let his elders rest in peace, but he also understood that his eldest brother's confession before his death was that he did not want to let his eldest grandson be blamed, so he had to insist on the cremation, no matter who came.

Yang Dongxu smoked a cigarette and kept his head down without speaking. The sons-in-law opened their mouths and looked at the young grandfather who had a non-negotiable look on his face, and swallowed back what they wanted to say.

Although cremation is a national regulation, in many cases this regulation is not so strict. For example, in rural areas, some elderly people are not cremated after death, and they just have to pay a fine afterwards.

The state stipulates that cremation is required, but the state also says that those who have been buried are not allowed to be dug up again. So some old people who died secretly buried them in the middle of the night and that was it.

As long as the Yang family and the Ran family have local prestige and connections, there is no need to bury the zombies secretly. Even if the zombies are dressed up and buried in a grand ceremony, there is no problem.

But neither grandpa nor grandpa obviously wanted to do this. The matter was explained clearly before the person left. What he was afraid of was that Yang Dongxu would violate the law if he wanted to do something for his elder after his death.

"Be cremated. It will be the same after I die. It would be unfilial to not listen to me."

Grandma, who was pulled into the back room by Yang's mother and other daughters to comfort her, came out at some point. The little old lady stood on a walking stick in front of several sons-in-law and grandsons and said in a very firm tone.

"Then let's be cremated!" Father Yang said.

After saying this, everyone couldn't help but look at Yang Dongxu. Although Yang Dongxu was a grandson or a junior, as the most promising person in the two families, even Yang's father had to take his son's opinions seriously.

Seeing everyone looking at him, he looked at his grandfather who was already wearing a shroud on the bed next to him. Yang Dongxu bit his back molar, and the cigarette butt in his mouth was chewed out of shape, "Cremated!"

When the voice fell, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, Yang Dongxu would have resisted being cremated, and even his hot-tempered little grandpa wouldn't have been able to do anything about it.

The cremation car was still waiting at the intersection of the town and didn't dare to drive in. The Yang family or the Ran family didn't say anything. If the car dared to drive into the village, the neighbors could overturn it without the two families taking action.

It's not that they want to violently resist the law, but that both the Yang family and the Ran family have done a lot of good things in Shiliba Village. Now everyone can have an income at home and spend time with their parents and children. We are still living a comfortable life, all because of Yang Dongxu's vigorous construction of his hometown.

After receiving so much kindness from others, this old man passed away, so he had to do something for others, right?

The cremation vehicle was notified here, and cadres from the village and township also arrived over there. They didn't show up at first because they weren't sure whether they were cremated or not.

Otherwise, if the Yang family and the Ran family insist on not cremating the civil servants as housekeepers, wouldn't they be sitting on wax?

If you don't show up, there is still room for maneuver. There is really no way to implement the cremation, because if you don't show up on the spot, the most you can do is to be criticized by the superiors. If this is done and the results are not implemented, there will be no place to save this face.

I went there for the cremation in the evening. When I came back after the cremation, the mourning hall at home had been decorated. At the same time, we also notified the cooking people on the street to come over and get tables, chairs, stoves, etc.

"Don't make such a big pomp. Apart from the necessary flowing seats, keep everything else simple. Just a plate of cannons and a piece of paper for each family. The maximum gift is 100." After talking about the cremation, the little grandpa started to set the rules for the funeral again. .

"Isn't this a little less? After all, the average burning paper is 100. We are related by old friends." The person who spoke was the grandpa of the Ran family who didn't get out of the fifth server.

"Okay, brother, let's do it this way. Everyone has passed away, and adding those that are there or not is just to hide the eyes of the living. I feel bad, so I just throw two more pieces of paper at the grave at the end of the Qingming Festival. "The little grandpa persuaded.

Neither the Ran family nor the Yang family have any objections to keeping things simple except for the running water mat.

If others did this, they would be said to be a wealthy but stingy family, and they would be reluctant to organize funeral arrangements when the old man passed away.

But no one in the Ran family would say that if they did this. They would only say that the Ran family was too low-key, and they were too embarrassed to show off such a small gift.

The young grandfather and others were discussing the process of tomorrow's funeral in the next room. Yang Dongxu, several cousins, and nephew Ran Hao were kneeling in front of the mourning hall and constantly putting fire paper into the brazier.

At this time, Zhou Ya walked in with her mobile phone and said in Yang Dongxu's ear, "Wu Xue and Du Weiwei's phone number."

"Ask them to stop bothering and just have this intention." Yang Dongxu said in a hoarse voice.

"Bai Qian and the others will come over with their children in the evening."

Yang Dongxu couldn't help but raised his head and looked at Zhou Ya in surprise. Zhou Ya explained, "Grandpa and Mr. Xuan are different, and Baiqian and the others have nothing to do with Mr. Xuan. The old man loves me and I don't want to see them.

Grandpa's side is different. After all, he is a great-grandson. Grandpa has seen him before when he was traveling. They should come to see him off when he is gone. "

"Thank you for your hard work." Yang Dongxu said gratefully.

"Don't say these things between husband and wife. I will arrange for them to stay at the B\u0026B first. After tomorrow's condolences, I will send grandpa to the fields before leaving for Yangjiacun. Dai'er also wanted to come back, but I stopped her. You should call her and talk to her yourself sometime."