Zhou wanted to stand up and called the people outside to come in. The two children saw that their grandmother looked better and smiled.
"grandmother."
"Grandma, are you okay?"
Director Yu, however, felt that it was just a last gasp of her life.
The old lady shook her head and said, "Grandma is leaving. I'm going to look for your father. After I leave, you should follow Sister Zhou Xiang. She will make arrangements for you."
After hearing this, Qiangqiang and Yaya started crying again.
Yaya cried the loudest, "Grandma, I don't want you to leave, please don't leave."
Everyone in the room burst into tears upon hearing the sound. Zhou wanted to raise his head and stop the tears from falling. Birth, aging, sickness and death were beyond human control. He only had the space and the fruits inside, but it could not save his aging body and organs.
"Director Yu."
"Hey! You say."
"I'm sorry for causing you trouble these past few years. Just leave the two children to Zhou Xiang. Please help sell this house. If you can't sell it, rent it out. The rent and the pension can be used to support the two children."
Director Yu nodded, "Okay!" Zhou Xiang was still a little girl, and she didn't know if her family would have any objections if she brought two children back. She was not optimistic about the old lady's arrangement, but since it was a dying wish, she had to agree to it first.
The rest of the time was left to the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren, and the old lady finally left with a smile.
Qiangqiang then burst into tears, "Grandma, Grandma, please don't leave! How could you leave me and my sister?"
But there was only a smile on grandma's peaceful face. Yaya climbed onto the bed and shook the old lady, "Grandma, get up, don't sleep. The sun is shining outside. Let's go out and bask in the sun."
Director Yu carried her down and handed her to Zhou Xiang. Zhou Xiang hugged her and patted her back gently. "Grandma went to see Daddy. She misses him. Be good and let her go in peace."
Yaya leaned on Zhou Xiang's shoulder and asked, "Really? Did grandma go to accompany dad?"
"Yes! That's her child. She should go and keep him company."
"They won't come back, right? They all want to leave Yaya and brother."
"No, they are reluctant to do so, but sometimes God arranges things that people cannot resist."
"Oh!" Yaya lay on Zhou Xiang's shoulder and cried quietly.
Zhou Xiang patted her gently, took out a hundred yuan, handed it to Director Yu, and said, "The funeral will be simple and quick. The burial will be tomorrow morning. Please make the arrangements."
Director Yu took the money and nodded, "Okay."
Although the street could provide funding, it would not be fast enough to bury the deceased by tomorrow morning.
Shortly after Director Yu left, someone came in to arrange the mourning hall.
Zhou Xiang didn't understand the funeral rules in the city, so he just held Yaya and watched from the side.
Neighbors came in one after another to help. A shed was built in the yard and firewood, rice, oil and salt were brought in.
A table was placed at the entrance, and someone had brought pen, ink, and paper and set it out.
Zhou Xiang walked over with Yaya in his arms, "Master, we don't accept any money or anything. We just want to get the job done."
The man hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, I'll write a notice."
The notice was posted and illiterate people waited to hear others read it.
When they heard that they would not accept any money for consecration, no one said anything. The Luo family only had two children, and there would be fewer social interactions in the future, so it was better not to accept any money.
Some people who felt bad went into the yard to help.
After Director Yu finished arranging the trivial matters, he came to discuss with Zhou Xiang.
"Miss Zhou Xiang, I know the old lady believes you. We didn't dare to tell her when she was alive. The street no longer allows burials."
Zhou Xiang nodded, "I understand. We'll pay for the cremation and burial ourselves."
Director Yu nodded. "Okay, as long as you understand."
Zhou Xiang took out another 200 yuan and asked, "Is this enough?"
"That's enough, that's enough to cover the cost of the hearse and cremation."
"Okay, thank you for troubling Director Yu."
"No trouble, it's my duty."
After she left, Zhou Xiang called Luo Shaoqiang and said, "Don't be sad. You still have a lot of things to do later."
Luo Shaoqiang sniffed and nodded, "Think about it, sister, you tell me."
"Put together your father and grandmother's belongings, and then put together clothes that you and your sister can wear. Don't take away any that are too small or worn out, and don't take away any bedding. Bring your books, household registration books, and food registers."
"good."
Luo Shaoqiang started to pack up his things, and Zhou wanted to hold Yaya horizontally. The girl fell asleep because she was tired from crying.
Soon, Luo Shaoqiang brought over the household registration book and food grain book.
"Think about it, sister. I'll keep it with you."
Zhou Xiang took it and said, "I'll take it first. I should give it to Director Yu for processing tomorrow."
Luo Shaoqiang nodded. He didn't understand and decided to do whatever his sister said.
A simple meal had been prepared outside, and someone brought in two bowls of stewed vegetables and steamed buns.
"Eat something first!"
"Okay, thank you, auntie."
"You're welcome."
Zhou wanted to call Qiangqiang to eat. "Grandma is most worried about you and Yaya. Keep your sadness deep in your heart. Keep your voice and smile in your heart. Face the future life well. That's what grandma wants to see most."
Luo Shaoqiang nodded with tears in his eyes, "Okay, I'll eat and I'll be obedient."
Zhou Xiang waved to him, "Come here."
When he came to me, I put my free arm around him and said, "Cry! After you cry this time, you must be strong."
"good!"
After being hugged, Qiangqiang's flustered heart seemed to have found a support, and he vented his inner pain to his heart's content. Seeing that Yaya was about to be woken up, Zhou Xiang quickly patted her.
If there are two of them together, I won’t be able to coax them!
Yaya fell asleep again. Zhou Xiang patted Luo Shaoqiang and said, "Okay, don't cry anymore."
Luo Shaoqiang steadied himself and wiped away his tears, "Well, I'm going to eat."
"good!"
The two of them ate the cold steamed buns and dishes, and Luo Shaoqiang took the bowls away.
Zhou Xiang sighed inwardly, thinking that adults would be extremely sad when they lost their loved ones, let alone these two children!
Fortunately, I suddenly had the idea to come and see it today, otherwise, I really don’t know what will happen to these two well-behaved and sensible children in the future.
If you follow me, your schooling and future life will be guaranteed.
Director Yu was busy directing everything. Zhou Xiang felt that the people in the street office should be the ones who had the hardest time. They were always meddling in other people's affairs, and their families would probably complain.
When Yaya woke up, it was already evening. Zhou Xiang took her to scoop some hot water, washed her face and hands, and let her eat.
The little girl didn't want to eat anymore after taking a few bites, and Zhou Xiang didn't try to persuade her. As long as she didn't eat a drop of water, it was fine.
In the evening, Zhou Xiang only asked Luo Shaoqiang to burn some paper and then arranged for him and Yaya to go to bed.
"You don't have to guard. In this weather, if you guard for another night and catch a cold, you will only cause trouble for me. Do you understand?"
"I see."
"Then go to bed quickly and get up early tomorrow morning."
"Um!"
There was no one else in the yard, so the brother and sister slept in the same quilt, and Zhou Xiang hid in the space to take a nap.
I woke up and went out. The courtyard gate and the room door were not closed, so I was still a little worried.
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