Ma Li stayed home with Shen Xiuting as she made phone calls to Liu Changhong's colleagues and friends.
It's set for tomorrow; one phone call was all it took to notify everyone.
"Second wife, I'll go prepare mourning clothes for the three of us."
"No need, I've prepared everything, including Chongyu's, it's just that he didn't come."
Ma Li remained silent, wondering how to get Chongyu to come over. The child was currently in the mountains, and the parents could only see him once every six months.
"Ma Li, how are you all doing in the capital? I saw Jingze once, but that kid only said a few words to me. Sigh!"
“Mistress, we’re doing quite well in the capital. Jingxiang and I both work at a bank, and Jingxiang is still a director now.”
"Hehe, that's great, working in a bank is nice."
"Ma Li, will you ever be able to come back?"
Ma Li shook her head. "Mistress, we can't come back. We've lived in the capital for the rest of our lives."
"Um, how's your grandma?"
"Yes, the old man is in good health. Although he is 105 years old, his mind is still very clear."
By the way, mistress, have you notified your family yet?
Shen Xiuting shook her head. "No need. We've already severed ties. It's not appropriate to inform them."
“Mistress, how will you live your life in the future? You are getting older and you can’t live without someone by your side.”
"Hehe, your second uncle and I have already discussed it. No matter which of us dies first, the one who is left will go to a nursing home."
My life wasn't as good as your second uncle's; he left first, leaving me alone in this world.
After Shen Xiuting finished speaking, she burst into tears again.
Ma Li didn't know what to say. Bringing her to the capital was definitely out of the question; her great-grandmother was so shrewd, she would surely find out.
So the only option is to let her stay here and live in the nursing home.
Shen Xiuting cried on the side, while secretly observing Ma Li. Seeing that Ma Li didn't say anything, she knew that there was no hope of relying on them.
Liu Jingxiang returned at noon. The funeral home had everything arranged; a simple memorial service would be held tomorrow morning, and cremation would take place in the afternoon.
Ma Li cooked lunch, and after they finished eating, they stayed to keep Shen Xiuting company.
"Jingxiang, before you leave, could you please take care of things at the nursing home for me?"
"Sure, mistress, have you chosen which nursing home you want, what are your requirements, and how much will it cost per month?"
Shen Xiuting, feeling down, had already explained everything to Liu Jingxiang.
“Second wife, I’m free this afternoon, so I’m just taking care of it. As you know, we can’t stay out for too long, and my great-grandmother doesn’t know that my second uncle went, so we don’t dare tell her. Therefore, we must go back as soon as possible.”
"Okay. You can go this afternoon, and let Mary stay with me. You can stay here tonight."
The couple were unwilling, but they really had no way to refuse. So Liu Jingxiang left dejectedly with Shen Xiuting's household registration book.
After arranging things at the nursing home, it was already dark when I got back.
Ma Li and Shen Xiuting were waiting for him to have dinner together.
"Mistress, everything is arranged. I went to take a look around, and the environment is quite nice. You can stay here without worry."
"Okay, I understand. Jingxiang, when you have time, go to the service company and list the house. Or maybe we should sell it. I'll have more money in the future and be able to live more comfortably."
"Okay, I understand. I'll make the arrangements."
Neither of them were the type to take advantage of others, and no one was angry that Shen Xiuting sold the house and didn't leave it to them.
This is their own property; they can arrange it however they want.
The next day, the three of them took a bus and arrived early. The young couple knelt in front of the coffin, heads bowed, burning paper money.
People came to pay their respects one after another. Shen Xiuting cried on the side; it was all arranged by Liu Jingxiang.
Liu Changhong has many friends, and he gave all the gift money directly to Shen Xiuting.
It was finally over by the end of the morning. Liu Jingxiang was too exhausted to even speak. Ma Li quickly handed him a glass of water. It had been a truly tiring morning.
Because it was so hot, they were taken directly to the crematorium in the afternoon without stopping.
The cemetery was chosen by Liu Changhong, so the next morning, Liu Jingxiang, carrying the urn and a photo, and the three of them took the hearse directly to the cemetery.
Because it was just the three of them, it was very fast.
In the afternoon, Liu Jingxiang took Shen Xiuting to the service company to list the house.
The person in charge here has changed, and Liu Jingxiang doesn't recognize him at all, so he directly called Zhang Hongmei and got Sang Hongxiu's number.
The call was connected, and Sang Hongxiu instructed that the money be paid directly at the market price. This saved a lot of trouble.
Shen Xiuting didn't say a word, just watched Liu Jingxiang busy himself. When they gave her 8,600 yuan in cash and completed the property transfer, Shen Xiuting burst into tears. She really had nothing left in her life.
Actually, Liu Jingxiang thought that renting out the house would provide them with money every month. However, he was afraid that Shen Xiuting would overthink it, so he didn't say a word to avoid suspicion.
Liu Jingxiang then took Shen Xiuting to the bank to deposit money, and only then were they finally done with their work.
When the two returned, Ma Li had already prepared dinner. After eating, Shen Xiuting wandered around the house. She was truly reluctant to leave, but it was too late to say anything now.
"Jingxiang, you'll have to work all day tomorrow. Sell everything in the house."
"Second wife, I'll go directly to the scrap yard tomorrow morning and have them send someone to haul it away. We don't have a vehicle, so we can't do it at all, and we can't move this furniture either."
Shen Xiuting nodded. "Okay, you can make the arrangements."
The next morning, the couple ate breakfast outside and brought it back to Shen Xiuting before going to the recycling station together.
Ma Li didn't want to stay, afraid Shen Xiuting would overthink it. She needed to pack her valuables. It was best to stay far away.
After a whole day of arrangements, the house was finally vacated for the service company. That very night, the two of them drove Shen Xiuting and her luggage directly to the nursing home.
"Jingxiang, will you come to see me off after I die?"
"Don't worry, mistress, I will definitely come."
"Then could you possibly have time to come and see me?"
Liu Jingxiang fell silent. After a long while, he said, "Second wife, I really didn't know. We go out every year. My great-grandmother would definitely find out, so I'm sorry."
Shen Xiuting fell silent. Yes, she would be content if someone could bury her after she died. What more could she ask for?
After checking in, it was already dark, so I stayed with Shen Xiuting for a while before riding my bike back.
Finally, Second Master was laid to rest. "Ma Li, let's go back tomorrow. It's not good to stay here for too long."
"Okay, I have no objection, I'll do whatever you say. Are we going to leave by plane?"
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