The whole family is buried here, from left to right they are grandparents, eldest brother, second brother and youngest brother.
Lin Changchun and Song Chen pulled out all the weeds beside the grave and cleaned it thoroughly. Seeing their youngest son's grave in such a state, Li Xianglian's eyes were red and her nose was blunt as she said,
"When I get back from Shanghai, I'll repair the graves of the elder brothers and get them tombstones. Xiaobei, come and kowtow to the uncles."
Lin Jingbei addressed both sides the same names: grandpa, grandma, and uncles.
Li Xianglian was burning something for them, muttering something in her mouth, and Lin Jingbei's family of three kowtowed one after another.
After listening to his mother-in-law's words, Song Chen kowtowed and said, "Let's repair it next year."
The young man is still alive, so they built a grave and erected a tombstone for him. It was okay before he didn't know about it, but now that he knows about him, Song Chen feels that something is wrong.
Li Xianglian didn't know the truth, so of course she wanted to know: "Why?"
According to her understanding, her son-in-law is not such a stingy person. Besides, they don't want him to spend money on repairing the grave. The old couple has their own small treasury.
Song Cong winked at Lin Lu for help, but Lin Lu made up a story: "I heard they're going to build a reservoir or something here, but it's hard to do it this year, and it seems this is your zodiac year."
That’s even more important!
Li Xianglian: "Don't worry, you two don't have to worry about it. Your father and I will hire someone to do it ourselves."
Song Chen vaguely heard a hint of anger in these words, touched his nose, and didn't know how to coax his mother-in-law.
He was really afraid that Li Xianglian and her husband would be angry. What would happen to the girl if he accidentally left them?
Lin Changchun lit a leaf cigarette, took two puffs, and the wind blew the smoke everywhere.
He said, "You old woman, listen to what others say. If you want to build a reservoir this year, then do it next year. After all, a year later won't make you any less money."
But I can't be alienated from my children. They are not ignorant.
Li Xianglian also understood this truth, and felt sorry for her son, who had no good place to live after his death.
During those two years, she even marked out a piece of land for herself here, so that if she died, she would be buried here, with the whole family together.
Taking care of Lin Lu and raising Lin Jingbei have kept her alive for so long.
"Okay, we can do it next year and fix your parents' as well."
Lin Lu: "Okay, then we'll go back first."
Every year, the couple would come here alone to spend some time and talk.
On the way, Lin Jingbei asked his father: "Dad, when did you hear that we were going to build a reservoir here? How come I didn't know about it?"
Song Chen knew very well that telling a lie would require more lies to cover it up.
But he was the boss after all, so he could be justified even if he was wrong: "We heard it from others, who knows if it's true or not? We'll know when spring comes. Why are you, a child, asking about this?"
Lin Jingbei: “Curious.”
Song Chen learned a saying from a book: "Curiosity kills the cat."
Lin Lu: "Isn't that childish? Go pack your bags."
I'm leaving tomorrow and I haven't packed my luggage yet.
They planned to play there until the 15th and then come back. They had to pack several more outfits in half a month. Besides, they were going to a big city, so they had to dress nicely.
Li Xianglian knew Lin Jingbei's master, but she had never met him. This time, she had to find him no matter what.
Moreover, every time Gu Yun sent a gift, he would thoughtfully prepare one for her and Lin Changchun. She brewed her own wine and planned to bring it over for Gu Yun to taste. The gift may be small, but the thought is great.
——
Li Xianglian was always in a bad mood when she came back from there. Her eyes were still swollen. She went to her room to pack her luggage. She even went to Aunt Chun's house next door and asked her to help look after the house during this period.
There is a relatively large open space in front of Aunt Chun's house, and everyone goes there to chat when they have nothing to do.
Of course they came this year, and the children were setting off firecrackers over there.
Aunt Chun asked, "How long will this take?"
Li Xianglian: "About half a month. Maybe he won't be back until around fourteen or fifteen days." It's okay to waste a few days on the road, but there won't be much time left for playing.
Aunt Chun's gaze was fixed on Xiaoxiao's small figure. She was surprised to hear Li Xianglian's words: "You've been gone for so long. It's like spending the New Year in Shanghai this year."
There were many envious people, and their words were full of sourness. "Sister Li is so lucky to have found such a good son-in-law. She even wants to take you to a big city to celebrate the New Year. We have never even been to a county town in our lives."
"That's right. What's the point of raising a son? It's better to find a good son-in-law for my daughter."
Li Xianglian: "Bullshit, my Lulu is pretty good too. She's the first Kyoto University graduate from our county in years."
If my daughter hadn't had this experience, she might not even look down on Song Chen.
Forget it, Li Xianglian doesn’t want to talk about the past anymore.
Aunt Chun agreed: "Of course, your Lin Lu is an outstanding talent that cannot be found in this area for dozens of miles."
Li Xianglian puffed out her chest and said, "Of course, Xiaochen is also good. They are both good kids."
She just doesn't like to flatter the powerful and look down on the weak. If she wants to praise someone, she will praise both of them at the same time.
Someone with low emotional intelligence: "That's true. Your family is very prosperous. The couple are not good-looking, but all their children are good-looking."
Li Xianglian: "I'm not pretty, but my mom is pretty."
Everyone has heard that her mother is a wealthy person from Kyoto.
But it seems that I can’t get close to the relatives there.
Her nephews came back dejected.
Li Xianglian: "Okay, I won't say any more to you. Just help me look after the house."
Aunt Chun: "Okay, don't forget to bring us some candies bought in Shanghai."
The deal was done.
——
That night, Li Xianglian and Lin Changchun were completely sleepless and finally understood what Lin Lu felt.
After taking a nap for a while, they got up, prepared breakfast, and then the calm family of three went downstairs.
Lin Lu shuddered: "What's wrong with you? Didn't you sleep all night?"
Li Xianglian: "I can't sleep, let's catch up on some sleep in the car. I made breakfast, let's eat quickly."
Lin Lu wanted to say: Do you want me to find a great god to exorcise the evil spirits for you?
I opened my mouth but decided not to say anything. I was just asking for trouble early in the morning.
Song Chen watched her the whole process and couldn't stop laughing.
Lin Lu glanced over and said, "You're also possessed."
I don't know who you are talking about.
Song Chen: "Well, do you want to come and take a look?"
Lin Lu: "What are you looking at?"
Song Chen: "Look who's attached to me."
Lin Lu: “…”
"You are really sick."
Song Chen: "You are also sick,"
Lin Jingbei: You two are sick.
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