His father and uncle discussed making phone calls together to prepare for his grandfather's funeral. Yang Jingxing couldn't do anything to help, so he just listened.

Yang Chengyi didn't pay much attention to introducing distant relatives or friends to Yang Jingxing before. Now he also told Yang Jingxing who he was calling while calling. For example, the descendants of grandpa's father's brother are also grandpa, let alone

Grandpa’s sister is married. Although she is married to Anhui, her closest relatives...

At around two o'clock in the morning, Lu Laosan came and brought the filial piety cloth and many other things. Lu Laosan was a man who knew the rules and loved to follow the rules. He insisted on wearing the filial piety cloth and tying the straw rope with the Yang brothers and persuaded them to do so.

It was no use, he also called to make arrangements for Jiuchun.

After all, the old county magistrate passed away, and the Jiuchun County Government proposed that the government set up a funeral and memorial committee, which Yang Chengyi and Yang Chengguang also accepted.

Lu Laosan, regardless of whether the government is government or not, has to follow the rules. According to the rules, now he has to find a place in the hospital to burn paper money, and then move the old man's body to the door panel specially brought here.

Both Yang Chengyi and Yang Chengguang were willing to accept Lu Laosan's kindness.

After Yang Jingxing sent the mourning cloth to his mother and aunt, he followed his father and others out of the hotel. Lu Laosan also brought some help, two decent people in their thirties, driving an off-road vehicle with the back seats folded down.

, stuffed inside was a temporary old-style wooden door panel that is now almost only found in Jiuchun funeral shops, and asked Boss Yang if he wanted to take a look.

The door panel will be used tomorrow. Lu Laosan asked his helpers to open a room to rest, and they walked to the hospital two or three meters away.

Yang Chengyi was quite capable and decided to burn paper outside the hospital gate. Lu Laosan said there was nothing wrong and called Jiuchun to start the process.

At this time, in Yang Chengguang's home, in addition to his daughter Yang Yun and the relatives and friends who accompanied her, Lu Laosan also helped arrange the arrangement. Burning paper money and setting off firecrackers would create a loud scene and make it easier for the old man to find his way home.

Squatting down and burning valuables, Yang Chengyi and Yang Chengguang started talking to their father again.

Although Lu Laosan was wearing a mourning cloth, he had nothing to say. After helping burn a few wads of valuable money, he talked to Yang Jingxing: "You came here in the afternoon?"

Yang Jingxing nodded.

Lu Laosan said: "Don't be sad if your grandson is not filial to his ancestors. Your grandpa will enjoy prosperity all his life. His children and grandsons will be filial and prosperous, and they will live without worries..."

Fortunately, it was midnight, so a few people wearing mourning cloths burning paper money outside the hospital gate didn't attract much attention. After burning the prescribed number of paper money, they just stood there.

The two brothers Yang Chengyi can now sort it out with the help of Lu Laosan. The procedures mentioned in Lu Laosan's mouth are many terms that Yang Jingxing does not understand...

Back at the hotel, Lu Laosan persuaded his family members to take a good rest. After returning to Jiuchun, there would be no chance to sleep in the next two or three days.

I went to the next room and took a look. Grandma was still sad. Xiao Shuxia didn't act delicate, nor did she pursue good looks while wearing a mourning cloth.

Back in the man's room, Yang Chengyi and his son were lying on the same bed fully clothed. Somehow, he and his brother on the other bed recalled their childhood or youth.

Yang Chengyi fell ill: "Some things, no matter how much you prepare yourself mentally, you are still caught off guard when they happen."

Yang Chengguang sighed: "...it's my fault for not being optimistic."

Yang Chengyi lay down and shook his head: "...Yang Jingxing, when you go home, you will be responsible for making arrangements for those relatives who have come from afar. If there are not enough hotels in the town, go to the county, and I will arrange a car to pick them up."

Yang Chengguang said: "I will arrange these things."

Yang Chengyi said: "The two of us have a lot to do. Should Yang Yun take a few days off? The two brothers and sisters can help us do this together."

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Yang Jingxing was not sure whether his father and uncle fell asleep during the two hours they slept together. At around six o'clock in the morning, the two brothers got up together, washed themselves, and persuaded Yang Jingxing to sleep a little longer.

After wasting a lot of breakfast, a large group of Jiuchun people went to the hospital. The one who was obviously in poor health was grandma.

The body was placed on the door panel of the cart and then transported out and then carried into the hearse. When his son wanted to follow him into the hearse, Yang Chengyi did not drive up.

Grandma was persuaded to get into Yang Jingxing's car, and of course her mother and aunt continued to take care of her. Lu Laosan arranged for Yang Jingxing to come forward, so he could drive faster without waiting. But grandma didn't look back.

At nine o'clock, when Qi Qingnuo called, Yang Jingxing had already arrived at Jiuchun.

Qi Qingnuo's tone was more careful: "Hey, are you okay?"

Yang Jingxing said: "Let's go, it was one o'clock last night."

Qi Qingnuo asked softly after a while: "When will you return to Jiuchun?"

Yang Jingxing said: "We're almost there, grandma is in my car."

Qi Qingnuo seemed to be describing something in a breathy voice, and then he spoke very gently: "Then I won't say anything anymore... I'll wait for your call."

Yang Jingxing also said yes softly.

Xiao Shuxia, whose eyes were half-opened in the passenger seat, became more awake: "Whose phone number?"

Yang Jingxing said: "Nono."

Xiao Shuxia just nodded.

We didn’t stop in Jiuchun County and went directly to Yang Chengguang’s home. Yang Yun seemed to have been waiting in front of the house that was decorated like a funeral for a long time. His eyes were red. Standing beside Yang Jing’s car, he heard the cry of grandma and started crying again.

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Grandma was helped out of the car and waited for the car behind her. She seemed to be crying even harder than last night. The two daughters-in-law showed their proper attitudes. It is also customary for relatives and friends to praise the daughter-in-law for crying well.

So much, and there was a lot of praise, because today’s requirements are much lower than in the old man’s story.

There is an obituary posted in front of the house in the name of the county CPPCC: Comrade Yang Guoyun, a member of the Communist Party of China and the former head of Jiuchun County, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Province, unfortunately died at 0:35 on December 10, 2007 due to ineffective treatment.

Passed away at the age of seventy-two...

He also briefly praised the life of the old revolutionary. Although grandma revealed that when grandpa went to fight, it was already a cease-fire period, the logistics were very good, and bullets were used to hunt game, but the obituary had a completely different tone.

The list of the funeral office has also been announced. There are more than a dozen people. Yang Jingxing recognizes a few names. They are all officials. However, there seem to be only two people at the scene now. The Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee who is still in office seems to be really expressing his condolences to the family members.

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Yang Jingxing received a text message from Qi Qingnuo: I told them and asked you to express my condolences and be patient.

Yang Jingxing made a brief phone call to Li Yingzhen. Li Yingzhen felt very sorry for her. Not long after, Yang Jingxing received a text message from An Xin. An Xin said it very well and in a polite manner.

Yu Xinting's text message came a little late: I wish your grandpa a good life in heaven. Don't be sad. You are his pride.

Yang Jingxing responded quickly, thank you.

After preparations are made, the body is put out of the car in a very orderly manner, and the government funeral staff also understand it, and then the customs begin.

The body was first carried into the house, where they had to wash their faces, wash their hands and feet, and change into "old clothes". These were the matters of the sons and daughters, and they had to avoid outsiders. Yang Yun did not follow his grandfather to the bedroom, but Yang Jingxing helped carry the basin and took it.

Put down a towel.

Next, they burn scriptures, wrap ashes, collect travel expenses, then burn incense, retain, cover their faces, and turn around...

Moving to the mourning hall located in the open space next to it, the Taoist team began their work, and many people watched the fun...

Before lunch, she was laid to rest, and Xiao Shuxia was a little behind her sister-in-law in terms of crying ability.

The funeral committee discussed with the family, and the Taoist priest gave some suggestions, and finally decided to hold the memorial service the day after tomorrow and the burial the day after tomorrow.

By this time, Yang Jingxing had already met a lot of people, but it was not an important close relationship. Many people were still in the mood to ask what singers Yang Jingxing knew and what songs he could play.

We still need to have lunch. There are more than a dozen tables set up in restaurants in the town. By the day after tomorrow, this small place will definitely not be able to handle it. We will definitely have to go to a large outdoor venue.

Yang Chengyi and Yang Chengguang didn't have time to have a good meal, so they thanked the relatives and friends who came to express their concern and help after hearing the news, and then they worked together to make a big list. No matter what those distant relatives thought of the Yang family, at this time, everyone should report their funeral.

Can't pull it down.

After being urged to take a few bites of food, Yang Jingxing went to discuss business with a hotel or so-called big hotel. These people who run hotels are very business-savvy and have already mastered business information. Even those who only have about twenty rooms want to

I want to take over all the Yang family's business.

Yang Jingxing called Qi Qingnuo while he was busy. He estimated that he would be able to return to Puhai on the weekend.

Qi Qingnuo said: "My mother said you should spend more time with your father at this time."

Yang Jingxing said: "I will pay attention to this."

Qi Qingnuo asked: "Have they called you?"

Yang Jingxing said: "Wang Rui called before, but I was busy and didn't answer. I replied to a text message and received several text messages, but I haven't replied yet."

Qi Qingnuo said: "Let me tell you... I will tell Yu Xinting when I get to school."

Yang Jingxing said: "Professor Li told them and they all sent text messages."

Qi Qingnuo laughed dryly: "I'm stupid."

Yang Jingxing said gently: "I'm fine, why are you so stupid? To us, it's called joy and mourning."

Qi Qingnuo said: "That's how we say it when we are happy or sad."

Yang Jingxing said: "The standard of Jiuchun is high, and I only found out today. First, the old man must be over seventy years old, secondly, he must die well, and he must have a family photo. At least his grandson will be an adult and married. I am lucky to have you."

Qi Qingnuo smiled a little, but only briefly, and asked again: "Have you eaten yet?"

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Later in the evening, Yang Jingxing was ordered to pick up his aunt, who was about to die. The last time he saw his aunt was three years ago, but after talking on the phone, the family relationship did not show any unfamiliarity.

Obituaries are also posted on some bulletin boards in Jiuchun City, and there are also ones outside the station. This is also considered a local characteristic.

While on the road and waiting for his aunt, Yang Jingxing received consoling text messages from Guo Ling and He Peiyuan. This was a collection of 306. He took the time to reply to them all in one go to express his gratitude.

When the bus arrived, Yang Jingxing stood guard at the door, greeting his aunt who had not changed much. The aunt did not look very sad and even praised Yang Jingxing for growing up.

My aunt's son and daughter-in-law Yang Jingxing have met. This is the first time that my daughter and son-in-law have met. The men are wearing suits bought in the supermarket, and the women are wearing gold and silver, but they are not superior.

Yang Jingxing is very close to the elders, helping him with luggage and helping his aunt get into the car. My cousin still remembers that Yang Chengyi drove Yang Jingxing’s current car when he took his parents to Anhui two years ago. My cousin lamented that Yang Jingxing was taller than his son.

There are many. My cousin’s son is studying in Jiangxia and is already a junior in college.
To be continued...