I told my father all the doubts in my heart, and I heard him know it. {.I asked him what the hell was going on?} He smiled and said, "I knew about it all along, but it turned out unexpectedly. ”

"Oh?" I looked at my father in amazement.

"You think, usually I'm closest to your grandfather, can he not tell me something?" My father said proudly, "It's just that I was too young at that time, and I didn't understand what he told me." ”

When the father said this, his face showed a childlike innocence, as if he had returned to the beauty of his childhood. He continued: "At that time, I ran with your grandfather during the day. It may be the environment, or it may be the worldview formed at that time. Anyway, I don't have much interest in culture or anything. However, I like to be on the boat and like to catch fish; I like the blue sky and white clouds, and I like the green mountains and green waters. Prefer that feeling of 'flying' on the water!

Your grandfather used to smile and sigh at me, saying that there would definitely be no great future for me. It's your aunt who has shown a good literary talent since she was a child. I like to read, I like history, I like to study this and that. Of course, your grandfather was surprised and delighted, so if he had anything to say, or something interesting, he would tell her.

However, your aunt and I have been brother and sister since childhood. She would tell me anything, and of course I knew. ”

When I heard my father say that, I realized that this was the case.

My father said, "At that time, basically she told me about the things your grandfather and your aunt said. But. I was too playful at the time to be interested in any of that. That is, half of it is listened to, and half of it is left, and it is basically not in my head. When I got a little older, I basically forgot about it.

As for those pictures, your aunt once asked your grandfather. Isn't it worth a lot of money to look at what he often sees? Your grandfather laughed and told your aunt that this thing was much more valuable than money. So, when your grandfather left, your aunt kept these parchment maps with her. ”

"How did it end up under my grandfather's tombstone? Hasn't my grandfather been swept away by the flood? Could it be that grandpa (corpse) was found later? I asked curiously. My heart was full of doubts.

Father smiled. He said, "That's not true, in fact, your grandfather has nothing in his grave, only a few clothes he wore during his lifetime and his usual belongings." But people can't die without rank, if not. will become a lonely ghost. Legend has it that the tomb is the home of the souls of the deceased. And this stele is equivalent to the gate plaque. Thereupon. Later, a stone tablet was erected in front of his tomb.

This stele is not erected casually, it can only be erected after a certain number of years after death, or it is limited by the age of the deceased. Some people choose to erect a monument first. But no engraving. Only when a certain number of years are reached will the inscription be engraved on it. ”

When I heard my father say this, I understood. When I used to sweep tombs, I often saw graves without monuments or without words. At the time, I was very curious, but now I finally understand what is going on. From this point of view, the customs and traditions of Chinese red and white ceremonies are all very knowledgeable.

"Later, when the monument was erected, your aunt once asked me for my opinion, saying that what should I do with this picture? Do you want to bury them together in the grave? Or let me keep it. My father took a sip of tea, handed me another cigarette, and said, "I am a rough man, and I don't want to do these things." But the main thing is that I am afraid of losing these parchment charts that your aunt thinks are very important. It is not uncommon for us to lose something. ”

When I heard this, I felt a little sorry for him, so I asked him, "Then you haven't thought about going to investigate?" Since it's a treasure map, I can't say for sure, but maybe there's a treasure in it? ”

"Of course I did! Who doesn't want to be wealthy? "But the conditions ...... No, I guess the timing is not right. First, most of these drawings were drawn abroad, and I didn't have time to go. Besides, I don't think it's worth it to leave you alone and go to find something that I don't know if there is! What am I doing all my life for?

Isn't your aunt literate? She happened to be abroad again, and it was only fitting for her to investigate. And I've already said hello to her. As long as it is useful to come to my place, I can go there at any time. ”

I was very happy to hear my father say that. At least, in his heart, we are the most important. Moved, I replaced the wine with tea and toasted my father. But the question arose in my heart: "Since my aunt went to investigate, why didn't she take the picture to the United States?" ”

The father shook his head and said, "If you bring it over so blatantly, anyone will be blinded." Later, your aunt wanted to go back to China to get the picture, but the timing was not right, so she never came. Later, she seemed to have discovered something. But at the same time, she found out that someone around her had ulterior motives, and she suspected that it was his husband. So, tell me to be more careful, and let me be sure to look at those pictures well, and never fall into the hands of others. If it really doesn't work, just destroy it. ”

When I heard my father say this, it dawned on me, but at the same time, I thought of one thing: that is, the night I went to dig in front of my grandfather's grave, he knew! I told my father what I thought in my heart.

When he saw me ask, he immediately laughed and said, "Of course! Little rabbit, how many flower intestines do you have in your belly, I don't know yet? I grew up watching you, and I still don't understand your words and deeds? ”

I scratched my hair and said embarrassedly, "Now that you know, why didn't you stop me?" ”

"For one, I'm afraid that my sudden appearance will scare you; Second, your aunt must have a reason for arranging it like this. The father said, "I know your aunt's style very well, she has been cautious since she was a child. She arranged it like this, something must have happened. But if you do it, I'm more at ease. You kid, you're still a little bit meticulous. ”

Hearing my father say this, I felt a little proud in my heart. Tentatively asked him: "How else to say, ginger is still old and spicy!" How do you see that? ”

The father said, "You came back suddenly for no reason, and the next day you said you were leaving, and you were in a hurry." It's not coming back to see his girlfriend, what else can he do? ”

I nodded ashamedly, my father analyzed it very well and hit the nail on the head.

"But then something happened, but I didn't expect it to be so strict! Moreover, it is ten years to go. (To be continued......)