Lei Shuangcheng frowned, "The nurse at the nursing home said that this was something the old man specifically instructed before he passed away."
Gu Youran's fingertips trembled as they stroked the cold stone tablet.
She understood that this was Grandpa Lei's way of repenting.
For not being able to protect the Lei family back then, and for letting Renault bear all of this alone.
Shi Heng took out three incense sticks from the stone platform next to him and lit them in front of the tombstone.
Green smoke rises.
Only then did everyone notice that fresh offerings had already been placed in front of the tombstone and the ashes in the incense burner were still warm.
"Two days ago, I invited the abbot of Jing'an Temple to perform a ritual."
Renault looked up suddenly, and a trace of fluctuation flashed in his eyes.
Lei Shuangcheng patted Shi Heng's shoulder, his Adam's apple rolling but he couldn't speak.
Gu Youran turned her face away, tears welling up in her eyes.
The morning breeze blew across the white chrysanthemums in front of the tomb, and the four people stood quietly.
The wordless monument seemed to be saying silently: Some debts do not need to be carved on stone; some feelings have long been engraved in the bones and blood.
After the worship, the four drove to Jing'an Temple.
Before entering the mountain gate, I could hear the sound of chanting coming from the temple.
When I stepped into the main hall, I saw the abbot wearing a golden robe and leading eight monks in chanting scriptures.
Green smoke curls up from the incense burner, and the sound of wooden fish echoes in the hall, solemn and dignified.
This memorial service will last for seven days to pray for Lei Tingyuan's passing.
Gu Youran knelt respectfully on the cushion and saluted.
Just as she leaned over, the abbot suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze fell on the Nine Star Ring on her wrist, and he looked at her face deeply.
"The female donor is compassionate and has saved countless lives. Her merits are immeasurable." The abbot clasped his hands together.
He took out a yellow paper talisman from his sleeve and handed it to Gu Youran.
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