When we arrived at the back of the mourning hall, Zhou Dexing had already been carried to the wooden bed, lying there quietly, as if he was asleep.

Zhou Jianming hurriedly stepped forward, held Zhou Jianguo's hand, and said, "Jianguo, your fourth uncle is gone, you must not be too sad."

Zhou Jianguo's eyes were red, and he nodded and said, "Brother Jianming, thank you for coming."

Zhou Bin also stepped forward, held Zhou Jianguo's hand and said, "Uncle Jianguo, Fourth Grandpa is gone, you have to take care of yourself."

Zhou Jianguo said gratefully: "Okay."

Zhou Bin then followed his father to the coffin, straightened his clothes, knelt on the ground respectfully and kowtowed three times.

Then everyone took out two incense sticks and inserted them into the incense burner.

In this way, the funeral ceremony is over.

Zhou Jianming comforted Zhou Jianguo again and told him not to be sad.

Zhou Jianming said with tears in his eyes: "My father is gone. He was a good man all his life. Even when he was sick, he never bothered us. He just passed away like that."

Zhou Jianming immediately said, "Fourth Uncle lived a clean life and never troubled anyone. He passed away like this without suffering and without causing any trouble to you. It is really a blessing!"

For the elderly, if they can leave in such a peaceful and serene manner throughout their lives, people will say that this person must have accumulated virtue throughout his life, which is why they can leave so smoothly.

Therefore, Zhou Jianguo felt sad and relieved. He was sad because his father had passed away, and from then on, he no longer had an old father. He was relieved because his father passed away without suffering any hardship, and his life was complete.

The two comforted each other for a while, and then started to help.

With the help of the villagers, Zhou Dexing's funeral was successfully held three days later.

After the funeral, Zhou Bin returned home, feeling a sense of loss.

Now the older generation in the village are gone. They have experienced difficult times, and few of them can enjoy the good life they have now.

Their departure also symbolizes the end of an era.

From now on, it is a new era, and they have to keep moving forward and move towards a better life.

Zhou Bin was delayed for some time due to Zhou Dexing's funeral. After returning home, he quickly packed up and prepared to go to Qincheng the next day.

That night, Zhou Bin hugged Li Nan, and the two were like dry firewood and passion. They lingered for half the night before falling into a deep sleep.

After breakfast the next day, Zhou Bin got up and went to Qincheng.

This will be his last long trip before the New Year. After he comes back, he will not go out again. He will stay at home with his family and prepare for the New Year.

Before leaving, Li Nan gave Zhou Bin many instructions, asking him to take care of his health, be safe, and come back early after finishing his work.

Zhou Bin agreed, then drove away slowly.

Although it is winter now, a red sun is rising slowly, spreading warmth to the ground.

Zhou Bin stepped on the accelerator and rushed towards Qincheng.

This time he leaves, he will start a bigger career.