The next day at dawn, everyone discovered that the weather was finally clearing up, and the sun was faintly peeking through the pale sky.
The first thing everyone did after getting up was to check on the crops in the fields. At this crucial moment, we couldn't let anything go wrong.
Many of the crops in the fields were knocked down and bent over, so we had to hurry up and start harvesting them. The fields were flooded, and as far as the eye could see, people were irrigating the fields.
Old Xu went out at dawn and didn't return until dinner time. "The crops in the fields need to be harvested first, in case they spoil."
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“We won’t go to town today; let’s finish the work in the fields first,” Xu Genshan said.
Normally, Old Xu would definitely not allow it. He and his wife would just work for a couple more days and it would be over. They absolutely couldn't let their child's earning of money be delayed.
But he was also afraid that another heavy rain would ruin the crops. Even though his family no longer relied on the crops for a living, he still believed that food was the foundation of a farmer's livelihood.
"You all go to the fields to work this morning, we'll go help Lu Sheng with his mother's funeral arrangements." Old Mrs. Xu said, yawning, her eyes showing dark circles, indicating she hadn't slept well last night.
Old Xu took a sip of porridge and asked, "What did Lu Sheng's grandmother's family say?" Yesterday, when Lu Sheng's mother went there, some villagers went to inform her.
"What else can I say? They kicked the person out while they were still alive, and now that they're gone, there's no need to say anything more." Old Mrs. Xu usually doesn't like to talk about other people's business, but when she does, she can't help but feel indignant.
“I heard from Granny Yao today that she went to the village chief to write a letter severing ties with him,” Ma Hong added, her face full of anger. “They used to bully those widows and orphans, and now that Lu Sheng is all alone, they’re still bullying them like this.”
For a moment, the adults at the table felt uneasy. After all, it was their family matter, and they could only say a few words behind closed doors.
"Lu Sheng is a sensible child. If he needs anything done later, we'll help him out if we can," Old Xu said. The family responded and then began to eat in silence.
Around noon, Fu Man'er finally woke up. She had been up too late last night and slept very soundly. She reached into the blankets and found nothing there; she was all alone.
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Where is Sister Lu Sheng? Sister Lu Sheng slept with her last night, so why is she nowhere to be found?
Fu Man'er hastily put on her clothes and ran out with her hair all messy. "Mother, where is Sister Lusheng?" As soon as she came out, she saw Liu Fang in the yard.
Liu Fang looked back and saw her little girl in the sunlight, looking like a little madwoman. It was hilarious no matter how you looked at her; she had even put her shoes on backwards.
"She went home." Liu Fang went over and helped her tidy up.
"Sister Lu Sheng's house has already collapsed?" That's why I slept at my own home last night.
Liu Fang brought hot water and, while tidying up Fu Man'er, said, "Her mother is still there. We're going to handle her mother's funeral arrangements today."
According to the village's funeral customs, the funeral should last for three or four days, with villagers coming to help, and then a suitable time should be chosen for the burial. However, Lu Sheng's family situation was truly special.
In the morning, Grandma Xu had already asked Lu Sheng, and Lu Sheng's idea was that they didn't need to hold a funeral like in the village. She would just dig a grave, bury her mother in it, and put up a tombstone.
What could such a young child understand or manage? Old Mrs. Xu couldn't help but scold Grandma Lu a few times, but no matter how angry she was, there was nothing she could do.
"Grandma Xu." Lu Sheng walked over hesitantly.
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"What's wrong, child?" Grandma Xu was helping to tidy up the things that were still usable.
Lu Sheng looked very embarrassed. "I want to lend you some money. I don't have much money at home, and I'm afraid it won't be enough to buy a coffin." The family's money all came from her selling various wild vegetables and medicinal herbs.
She's been selling for a while now and has some left, but every time she sells it all, her mother takes it away. Lu Sheng's mother is really clueless. In order to please her in-laws, she often buys food and sends it over. When Lu Sheng looked at the money bag, there were only a dozen or twenty coins inside.
Grandma Xu thought it was something serious. "Don't worry, your Grandpa Xu has already spoken to the Ou family. They'll be bringing the coffin over soon."
There were people in the village who specialized in funeral arrangements. After learning that Lu Sheng's grandmother's family didn't handle funeral matters, the Xu family discussed it and, considering Lu Sheng's situation, decided to help arrange a coffin so that Lu Sheng's mother could be laid to rest.
Lu Sheng choked up for a moment, then suddenly knelt down in front of Grandma Xu, saying, "Thank you, Grandma Xu, thank you all." She then kowtowed repeatedly.
"Oh dear, get up quickly, child, what are you doing?" Old Mrs. Xu hurriedly reached out to pull her up, but Lu Sheng insisted on kowtowing three times before she would get up.
Looking at her, Grandma Xu couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. This child was sometimes so sensible that it broke her heart.
Fu Man'er had only eaten a few bites before coming over. She had a piece of shortbread in her cloth bag. As soon as she saw Lu Sheng, she couldn't wait to take out the shortbread and, as usual, share it with him.
Lu Sheng had no appetite at all, but faced with Fu Man'er's expectant gaze, she still took the half-cake. Fu Man'er stuck out her bottom and tried to sit down next to her.
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Lu Sheng quickly stopped her, "It's dirty." Although there was some dry grass on the ground, it was dusty and gray. Fu Man'er was wearing light-colored clothes today, and it would definitely get dirty if she sat down.
"You sit here." Lu Sheng gave up the spot he had been sitting in, at least it was a bit cleaner.
Fu Man'er quickly ran over. Her legs were short, and when she sat down, her feet couldn't reach the ground, so she could only sway back and forth. Looking at Lu Sheng's long legs that he could easily step on the ground, she felt envious.
When will she grow up to be as big as Sister Lu Sheng?
"Sister Lusheng, if you want to cry, just hold me and bury your head in my neck," Fu Man'er whispered to Lusheng.
When she was at home, her mother told her that Lu Sheng must be feeling very sad right now, and that she shouldn't bother him or ask him anything if she saw him crying.
However, Sister Lusheng is a very strong-willed person. She would be embarrassed to cry if there were other people around, but she would feel sorry for her if she cried alone. So, no one could comfort Sister Lusheng.
So the best way is to let Sister Lu Sheng hold her and cry. She won't say anything or bother Lu Sheng; she'll just stay with her.
Lu Sheng looked down at her. "Do you look like you're about to cry?"
Fu Man'er looked at it carefully, shook her head, and realized it really didn't look like it.
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"Let me show you something." Lu Sheng took out a piece of paper from his chest. Fu Man'er opened it and saw three big characters written on it: "Letter of Severance of Relationship".
Fu Man'er didn't recognize some of the characters, but she could roughly guess what they meant. She carefully folded the paper and returned it to Lu Sheng, saying, "Sister Lu Sheng, don't need them, I've got you covered."
Lu Sheng carefully kept the letter severing ties with her body. To be honest, she had no feelings for her grandmother at all, and had never experienced the kinship before. It was better to sever ties.
The village chief and others were still trying to persuade him, but Lu Sheng insisted, and that's how he finally signed the letter severing ties.
"Man'er, thank you." Lu Sheng looked at Fu Man'er and raised the corners of his mouth. She was not fair-skinned, but had a healthy wheat color. She had deep eyes and three-dimensional features, and usually had a cold face.
Now, when she suddenly smiled, her whole demeanor brightened, and Fu Man'er was stunned. She was so beautiful.
Oh dear, my mouth is watering! Fu Man'er quickly slurped it up and grinned, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me, Sister Lu Sheng, smile more, it looks so good."
What was supposed to be a touching scene was ruined by Fu Man'er's infatuated giggles. Lu Sheng tapped her little nose and deliberately put on a stern face, saying, "Don't laugh."
Only she herself knew how important Fu Man'er was to her, and how Fu Man'er had saved her once again.
The coffin was delivered shortly afterward. Seeing that she was a child all alone, the villagers from the neighborhood spontaneously came to help. Lu Sheng dug the grave herself, and everyone helped put the coffin down.
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After the tombstone was erected, everyone left. Lu Sheng knelt in front of the grave, burning paper money bit by bit. She had nothing to say, except to mention the matter of severing ties with her family today.
Before leaving, she kowtowed three times towards the grave, and when she stood up, she felt much lighter.
Perhaps, what happened these past two days is both an end and a beginning for her.
Happy New Year, everyone! Wishing you all peace, prosperity, and all your wishes fulfilled.
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