Chapter Seventy-Five: Going to the Grave
The transportation of Anle Town is very convenient, and it takes 20 minutes to walk after getting off the expressway.
Getting closer and closer to home, Ling Luo became a little uneasy, perhaps this is called homesickness.
Others don't have this feeling, especially the guests, poking their heads out of the window to look at the scenery, as said in the same autumn, green mountains and green waters, birds singing and flowers.
Anle Town said that the mountainous area is not called a mountainous area, there are mountains but not high, lush and unique, a big river goes around the mountain, the water gurgles, and there are all kinds of wild flowers blooming on the roadside, colorful and colorful, attracting bees and butterflies to dance among the flowers.
The women like this kind of place the most, and they are all amazed, it is really a fairyland on earth.
With excitement all the way forward, a big road leads straight to Anle Town, looking from afar, crowded with people, so lively.
Continue to approach, only to see a quaint door sign, written three big characters "Anle Town", under the door number is a rainbow door, written "warmly welcome guests from afar". And then there's a dense crowd of people.
Ling Luo didn't expect that there would be so many people and such a big show, but at a glance, he could see that those familiar faces were all neighbors.
Finally home!
Before he got out of the car, the group of people suddenly came over and surrounded the three cars on the inner and outer three floors. The leaders are the town mayor and village head, as well as Cheng Ying Chen Liang's father.
Everyone got out of the car, and Ling Luo began to introduce them one by one, and the villagers were smiling.
When he got home, Ling Luo's timidity suddenly dissipated, and was replaced by the warmth that he had not seen for a long time, the kind of warm feeling that only his hometown could bring him.
The mayor of the town began to speak with a loudspeaker, welcoming the guests from Yanjing, attracting loud applause. As soon as the words fell, the masses automatically divided into a path, and more than a dozen people jumped over dancing and beating gongs and drums, causing another round of applause.
After a simple ceremony, everyone walked into Anle Town.
It turns out that Anle Town is different from other towns, those old people have passed through the world, and have seen a lot of generous towns, but Anle Town is completely different, the buildings here are antique, mainly bluestone and black tiles, and it looks solemn and has a long history.
The old people looked at this in shock, and the big guide Kong Yisheng has been full of praise, this is really a paradise, I can't imagine that there is such a pattern in China.
Ling Luo explained: "The temperament of the rivers and lakes here is relatively heavy, and at the end of the Qing Dynasty, all kinds of green forest heroes gathered, and this kind of building complex was gradually formed!"
Kong Yisheng stomped his feet and said, "If I knew this, I should have brought the camera!"
This great director is a photographer and likes to record those beautiful and special landscapes, and now he regrets it very helplessly.
Ling Luo smiled and said, "Director Kong, we have a photographer, let's record the whole process here, so as to leave a thought for the future!
Kong Yisheng laughed and said, "It's still thoughtful, I'll check it myself!"
After walking for a while and enjoying the scenery, Ling Luo suggested dividing the house first. Chen Liang had already arranged his accommodation and vacated the latest house in Anle Town, and all the new bedding was distributed.
Taking the family as a unit, Ling Luo suggested drawing lots, and finally went to the residence under the leadership of the villagers.
The rest of the people who were not a family lived in Ling Luo's house, and walked to a house under Ling Luo's leadership.
An ordinary wooden gate, but it exudes a quaint atmosphere, and the two stone lions at the door stand on both sides, **solemn.
Ling Luo took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and finally returned to this long-lost home.
It was not as dilapidated as he imagined, and Chen Liang had already cleaned it. The vegetation in the yard was still lush, but there were no vegetables, and the stone path led to the main house.
Opening the door and entering, Ling Luo muttered, "I'm home!"
The three main rooms have two bedrooms, one for each man, and the new bedding has already been installed.
Several women looked at the photos, and the slightly yellowed black and white photos showed Ling Luo's growth process, from children to teenagers, but the appearance of youth was missing.
There are always two people in the picture, one is a kind old man, and the other is a beautiful woman. No need to ask, she is the mother of Grandpa and Ling Luo.
"Uncle, you were so cute when you were a child!" Wang Xiaofei said.
"I don't think it's as handsome as it is now!" Qin Xiaotian squinted and looked at it seriously.
Ling Luo smiled: "I've been a beautiful man since I was a child!"
Autumn smiled slightly, looking at the photos of Ling Luo when he was a child, he suddenly remembered Xiao Ling Xin, and said that no one believed that it was not a father and daughter.
Kong Yisheng walked over, looked at a photo and said, "Old man, I keep those two walnuts well, you can rest assured!"
"Ling Luo, where is the old man's grave? I want to go and see it!"
Ling Luo said, "Let's go together in a while!"
After everyone settled down, they all came to Ling Luo's house, Ling Luo originally planned to go quietly alone, but his friends had to follow, so they could only go together.
Ling Luo took out his grandfather's old cigarette stick, bought some snacks and fruits, and paper money. Everyone walked out of Anle Town and came to a secluded place, surrounded by mountains and rivers, which was in front of the graves of grandfather and mother.
There was not much grass on the grave, but there were a few flowers, Ling Luo removed the weeds one by one with tears in his eyes, and kept those flowers for his mother's sake.
It took five years to come back, and the child is not filial!
After weeding, Ling Luo stood in front of the grave, everyone was behind him, Ling Luo knelt down, and everyone followed. Only the elders are still standing.
Ling Luo lit the cigarette pouch and pot, choked up and said, "Grandpa, take a puff of your favorite cigarette!"
Then he set up the snacks and fruits, and said, "Mom, I'm living a good life, you don't have to worry about it, eat something good over there, don't save money, tell me if you are missing, and send it to you!"
There was a slight sobbing sound behind them, and the women couldn't help crying.
Ling Luo lit the paper money, burned it one by one, wiped a handful of tears and said, "Grandpa, Mom, these people behind me are all my brothers and sisters, and they are good to me!
Behind them shouted in unison, "Grandpa! Mom!"
The old people only came over with Dr. Kong and Wu Zhengming, and when they saw this scene, they couldn't help but shed tears.
What wonderful kids!
After burning the paper money, Ling Luo talked for a while in front of the grave, telling his relatives about what he had done over the years.
Then he stood up and pulled many brothers and sisters to their feet.
I wanted to say something moving, but I didn't say it, and silence is better than sound at this moment.
Kong Yisheng and Wu Zhengming stood in front of the grave, and the two of them bowed three times.
Kong Yisheng said: "Two old men, you have raised a good child!"
Wu Zhengming said: "Don't worry, Ling Luo will definitely be fine!"
After going to the grave, everyone went back, still gathered at Ling Luo's house, the house was too small, everyone was talking and chatting in the courtyard.
Ling Luo suddenly said: "I'll take you to see the wedding scene tomorrow, I guarantee a surprise!"
"What's the matter, and the surprise?" Wu Tian said with a smile.
In their hearts, coming to this place is already a big surprise.
Ling Luo smiled and said to keep it secret for the time being.