Chapter 107: The oil runs out and the lamp withers
Zhang Wanru rested at home for a day.
The next day, after breakfast, I drove to Yunxiang Supermarket and was in Manager Tang Qingyuan's office. Listen to his report, the business situation during this time.
Zhang Wanru said with satisfaction: "Our vegetables are not expensive to sell here. Even if it's a supermarket sign. Those who come to buy vegetables will also bring other goods with them. The location of our supermarket is still a bit remote. ”
Manager Tang said with a smile: "Since there are a few more bus lines, although it is a bit remote, there is a lot of passenger flow every day. Manager An made a part of the shopping card for the supermarket. Now more than 300,000 yuan has been sold for shopping cards alone. ”
"Soon it will be the climax of shopping at the end of the year, and you must let some merchants load the goods in time every day."
Zhang Wanru came to the hotel again and met An Xiaoya.
smiled and asked, "Shiya has returned to Jiangcheng?" ”
"Yes. She wanted to go to the textile mill and watch the down jacket hit the market. Hanguo has placed a lot of orders during this time. In particular, I asked for a lot of cotton blanks and a lot of cotton cloth. Yue Penghui's business is doing very well now, and every time he asks for goods, it is tens of millions of yuan. ”
"Boss Yue is very good at doing business, and with his parents as helpers, the past hardships have been overcome, and if he is in a good mood, he will be smooth. We will also make a fortune with him. ”
"Sister, I've saved a lot of my commission alone. I heard Shiya say that you gave us a stake in the textile mill. The two of us discussed and transferred all the shares to you. There is also the integrity supermarket in Jiangcheng, and after the fixed assets are calculated, I will also transfer it to you. ”
"No, even if I gave it to you. The family doesn't need to be so clear. ”
"That's not going to work. Brothers settle accounts. We have already taken over a 10% stake in the capital. If the light touches your light, it will not be safe in your heart. You work so hard every day. ”
Zhang Wanru knew that she could not play the role of savior. Capable people will not take advantage of others for no reason. In that case, you won't be able to get along.
He smiled faintly and said, "Okay, you can do it." With these industries, as long as they are well managed, no one will be short of money. ”
In the evening, Zhang Wanru received a call from her father.
Yuchen's grandmother is sick and wants to return to China.
Zhang Wanru immediately felt bad.
On the second day, he took the plane to the United States.
Zhang Fakui came to pick her up at the airport and was on her way home.
Zhang Wanru asked: "Wouldn't it be a stomach problem?" I took her for a check-up in the capital during the Spring Festival, and she said that there was nothing wrong at that time. ”
"Yes, it's not just stomach cancer, it's spread widely. Your mother-in-law is really bearable, she has always had no appetite for eating for most of the year, and she is also taking medicine on time, and she has never improved. ”
"Didn't you want to take her to the hospital for a check-up?"
Zhang Fakui knew that his daughter was blaming herself, and hurriedly said: "Every time I want to go to the hospital with her, she always says it's okay." It's only recently that your mom insisted on taking her to the hospital when she saw that she was often sweating profusely. And that's it. ”
The more Zhang Wanru listened, the more sad she became, and the old man knew that this disease could not be completely cured. Just like her eldest brother, she did chemotherapy, but she was just tormented.
I remember that in the days when she was nursing her eldest brother, she once said to herself: "If you have this disease, one more day of life is just one more day of torment." ”
Unexpectedly, her old man had a premonition.
However, she and her two children, as her relatives, absolutely do not want her to leave everyone.
When she got home, Wang Yun saw Wanru and thought to herself, the phone call she made yesterday will come back today, and she was still a little moved. There is also a little illusion, as if it is not separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.
Wanru saw that her mother-in-law was even thinner than during the Spring Festival, and her heart was tight.
Early the next morning, I took my mother-in-law to the hospital and did various examinations.
The doctor read the medical report and said the diagnosis, Wanru's scalp immediately went numb, and her heart seemed to be suspended in the air.
The mother-in-law couldn't understand English, and Wanru couldn't accept it even though she was already mentally prepared in her heart, so she asked the doctor again.
The doctor told her, "Stomach cancer is advanced and has spread. There is no better way. The patient is old and has high blood pressure. I don't know if I can afford chemotherapy. Besides, part of the stomach has been removed, so it spreads very quickly. ”
Wanru asked, "Is chemotherapy the most effective now?" ”
Seeing Wanru's eyes full of tears, the doctor said sympathetically: "The chemotherapy is only delaying time, it has spread in a large area, and it is also weak." ”
Wanru was so shocked that her brain was clouded, and her heart was almost suffocated as if she had been clutched by someone.
Just like when Yuchen's father and grandfather died, his whole person seemed to be swallowed by a flood beast, and his mind was blank. The pores all over the body stood up, and the blood seemed to be clotting.
When the doctor pointed out the medical examination report to her, she came back to her senses, and her brain was still dizzy.
"You see, it's now spread to the surrounding organs, and some parts have started to fail. This old man can really bear it. It's been painful for a long time. ”
Wanru saw the doctor's eyes and knew in her heart that it seemed that the old man's time had come.
has been together for so many years, and it is her old man who supports this family.
When she knew that the old man's life was short, she really wanted to cry, tears were rolling in her eyes, she had to hold back, and she couldn't mess up.
The doctor was very understanding: "If you don't do chemotherapy, it will accelerate the spread, and the patient will not have much time." ”
"Okay, we'll be hospitalized." After Wanru heard this, she asked him to arrange a ward.
She stabilized her mind and said to her mother-in-law, "Mom, we are going to be hospitalized. You have inflammation in your stomach. We listen to the doctor. ”
After hearing this, the mother-in-law said, "No, I don't think it's anything, I want to stay with my family for a while." ”
She had a far-fetched smile on her face.
"No! Listen to me and stay in the hospital today. ”
Wanru said firmly. She felt sad, but she couldn't show it.
After a month of chemotherapy, the old lady's hair was falling out, Wanru accompanied her day and night, her eye sockets were a little collapsed, and the two children also came to the hospital to accompany her after school.
Zhang Fakui and his wife came to deliver food on time, and sometimes Wanru's mother also came to accompany them for a while.
The old man sensed that everyone's mood was heavy, even though they were trying to hide it. After years of getting along with them, my mood is shown on my face, and my heart is like a mirror.
She has no regrets in her heart, her grandson and granddaughter have grown up, and Wanru has also become a family.
I am over 60 years old, and in this life, I have experienced hardships and enjoyed happiness. Wanru's life will only get better and better in the future, and there is nothing to worry about.
During this period, Wanru's eldest sister came to see it a few times. The old lady felt the seriousness of the condition even more.
On this day, after the hanging bottle and chemotherapy, at the request of the old man.
Wanru took her mother-in-law home to take a bath, soaked the old lady's feet and had a meal with the children. And took her back to the hospital.
Wang Yun leaned on the head of the bed, holding Wanru's hand, with a kind face.
He said mildly, "Son, I know my illness. There is no good way to deal with this disease, and my father just got this disease, and he died in his forties. That's how I lived a long life. ”
After she finished speaking, she saw that Wanru was already in tears, and quickly wiped away her tears.
He said earnestly: "Don't cry, I have been blessed with you in my life, and I am very content." I watched you grow stronger and stronger, and you became a family, and the two children grew up and were very sensible. The cycle of life and death is the law of nature, and I am very calm in my heart. ”
Wanru listened to the old man's words. The crying was already choked.
After a while, Wanru said, "Mom." I'm sorry I didn't take good care of you. ”
"Child, with a daughter-in-law like you, it is our old Li family who burns high incense. Thank you for never leaving my wife and son. ”
She wiped Wanru's tears and caressed Wanru's head.
And he said, "Now listen to me, on the weekend, we will go home and stay with the children for a few days, and you can take me back to China, I am homesick." ”
Wanru understood that the old man wanted to return to his roots. No matter how wonderful the outside world is, it is not as intimate and warmer as your own home.
Wiping away tears, nodded.
After the old man fell asleep, Wanru came to the attending doctor's office and asked the doctor: "How long can my mother last?" ”
"It's not been long, and if no miracles happen, a month at most."
After hearing this, Wanru's tears were like pearls with broken threads, and she cried for a while and asked, "Can I fly?" ”
"Yes, the chemotherapy has stabilized a bit these days."
"Okay, you prescribe some medicine. We'll be discharged tomorrow and we'll go back home. Wanru's tears flowed uncontrollably.
"Okay. Don't be sad, people will take this step when they get old. The elderly also have high blood pressure. The doctor comforted.
Early in the morning, Wanru bought back breakfast, and the two of them cleaned up after eating. After giving the old man a hanging bottle, he did chemotherapy and was discharged from the hospital.
When she got home, she went to buy a lot of ingredients, and Zhang Fakui and his wife helped make a hearty meal.
Although Wang Yun couldn't eat it, he wanted to watch the children eat. Enjoy the warm moments with the kids. Looking at the grandchildren, I want to remember them deeply, in the depths of my soul.
Eaten, in the old lady's room.
She took her grandchildren's hands and said: Yuchen, Yulu, you have all grown up, and you must take care of your mother in the future. Mom has suffered a lot for us over the years, and she loves us very much.
Over the years, our family of four has depended on each other, your mother is very capable, and you two are also good children.
When you become a family in the future, you must be as responsible as your mother, grandma and grandpa, and dad will bless you in another world.
Yulu, Yuchen knew about her grandmother's condition, and when she heard her grandmother's words, she understood it in her heart and cried sadly.
"Don't be sad, you're all adults, so I'm telling you this. After I returned to China, I just left, and your mother could send me. Don't go back to your country, you must study hard. ”
Hearing the grandmother's words, the two children threw themselves into their grandmother's arms in pain and cried.
The atmosphere in the room was solemn, and everyone had the sadness of parting in their hearts.
Zhang Fakui and his wife watched this scene and also shed tears at the door.
Everyone knows that this departure will be a farewell.
Wanru asked the two children to kowtow to their grandmother.
The old man pulled them up and hugged them together, and it was painful.
Back in China, Mingyu came to pick them up at the airport.
At the request of her mother-in-law, she went to Wanru's apartment.
Mingyu saw the old man's increasingly thin face, and said gently, "Mom, let's stay in the capital hospital." The medical conditions here are also very good. I will definitely find the best doctor to treat your old man. ”
Wang Yun was very satisfied when he heard Mingyu's heartwarming words, such a big official, being able to treat himself like this to a lonely old woman also shows that he will not be bad to Wanru in the future.
looked at Mingyu and said kindly, "No need, I want to go home." Mingyu, our Wanru is very bitter, she is a good girl. From now on, you have to treat her well and don't make him sad. ”
"Okay, don't worry, Mom. I will take care of her for the rest of my life. I will also treat Yuchen and Yulu as my own children and take good care of them. ”
Mingyu glanced at Wanru, she burst into tears, as if she had lost a lot of weight.
I was so distressed that I wanted to hold her in my arms, but in front of the old man, I had to turn my head back.
"Mingyu, I want to meet those two babies, can you go and bring them over to meet you?"
"Okay." Mingyu turned around and left.
He thought, the two small ones are old people, and they have long had feelings for a handful of and a handful of urine. also regarded the two children as his own grandchildren, and when he was dying, it was understandable to want to see the children.
An hour later, Mingyu, Old David and Old Lu came with Spring and Autumn and Hua Shi.
When the two little ones saw Grandma, they happily threw themselves into her arms and called affectionately, "Grandma, Grandma, we miss you so much." ”
When Wang Yun saw the two babies, he was so affectionate to her that his eyes were moist with excitement. Warmly hugged them one by one.
After a while, she took a deep breath and said with a smile, "Baby has grown up, and grandma misses you too." It's really getting prettier the longer it gets. ”
wiped away his tears, and said to the old couple Lu with a smile: "Thank you, Wanru is a kind and filial child, and I am content with her in my life." What if Wanru didn't do well? Please bear with me. ”
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. We will take good care of them. With tears in her eyes, Mrs. Lu said comfortingly.
Lu Lao said: "Old sister-in-law, just stay in the capital, right?" The medical conditions here are good. We find the best doctor to treat you. ”
Wang Yun smiled reluctantly and said, "No need." That's how my illness is, I know it. Thank you. We'll go home tomorrow. Wanru, send your parents and Uncle David. ”
The old man knew that his heart had arrived, and he didn't have to stay here to feel sorry for her. It is also not good for the child to be with the sick person.
Wanru sent them downstairs, and the old couple Lu saw Wanru's tiredness and turned pale.
Said with pity: "Wanru, don't be too sad, people always have to get old." Pay attention to your body and eat well, how can you take care of the sick when your body collapses? ”
Wanru nodded at them.
Old David also said to Wanru: "Miss, I want to stay and help you take care of the patient." You're working too hard alone. ”
Zhang Wanru actually wanted to keep him and help herself.
But he is a black man, and if he returns to Fengcheng City, it will cause those who love gossip to think about it.
The mother-in-law will not agree either.
He smiled lightly and said, "No need, we will have my brother and sister-in-law to help us when we go home." You are tired of old age, just take care of your two children. ”
Wanru and her mother-in-law returned to the provincial capital. She helped the old lady out of the airport, went outside, took out her Mercedes-Benz sedan from the space, and drove towards the city.
Came to the vicinity of the provincial hospital and said, "Mom." Shall we stay in the oncology department of the provincial hospital? The conditions here are better than those in Fengcheng. ”
"No, let's go back to my hometown. Listen to me. The old lady said unquestioningly.
Wanru knew that even though she had returned to her homeland, she still wanted to stay in her hometown. I had to obey her wishes.
When Wanru drove into the boundary of Fengcheng City, the old man sitting in the co-pilot was much more energetic.
She looked at the surrounding mountains and rivers, grass and trees, and felt very kind. The hometown that I have been thinking about for a long time is finally close at hand, and the tense heart is also settled.
She breathed a long sigh of relief and smiled so calmly and calmly.
He said contentedly: "Over the years, your parents and I have traveled to many countries with Yulu Yuchen. I have seen a lot of scenery, but in my opinion, it is still the most beautiful in our hometown. ”
"Yes, I feel the same way, because this is where our ancestors lived. Mom, you have to be strong, let's go straight to the hospital, okay? It's hard all the way, and I have to go to the hospital to get hanging bottles. Pills alone are not good enough. ”
The old lady had already been in pain on her forehead, oozing fine beads of sweat. But at this moment, my greatest wish is to return to my own home. Even if it's just for a few days.
He endured the pain and said in a low voice, "No, let's go home and live for a few days." ”
Wanru knew the old man's mind, and she knew her condition very well. Since she is tired of returning to heaven, she can only do what she wants.
From all these behaviors of my mother-in-law, I thought of Sister Shangguan, who came to the resort at that time, and how similar her mother-in-law's thoughts were at this time.
Knowing that his life was short, the pain in his body was unbearable enough, and he had to endure the torture of treatment and the sad eyes of his relatives.
Wanru was so worried that she couldn't stop asking in her heart, "What should I do?" ”
If I do what the old man thinks, I feel sorry for her, and the doctor in the country once said, 'If you don't do chemotherapy, it will exacerbate the deterioration of the condition'.
If you forcibly bring her to the hospital, it will be against her wishes.
At this moment, she really wanted to have someone who made up her mind, and she also hoped that her mind could be clearer again, and she suddenly thought of Xiaoshuai in the space.
Be sure to ask yourself, is there a way for it?
I wish it was an all-powerful dragon.
Thinking of that kind of red dates again, if I knew that the effect was so good, I would definitely leave it to my mother-in-law.
I regretted letting Lu Mingyu eat that one, and if I had known about it, I would have left it for my mother-in-law to take.
The old man had long seen that Wanru was in a heavy mood and was blaming herself.
Kindly said to Wanru, "Child, I know what you think. During the years we have depended on each other, I have listened to you for everything. This time, let me be the secondary master myself, and you can do what I want. ”
Wanru heard her mother-in-law say this, so she had to drive the car to her home.
When the old lady stepped into the house, she looked around the courtyard, looked up at the villa where she had lived for many years, and finally settled down.
Wanru hurriedly turned on the air conditioner to drive away the cold in the house, called the property again, and immediately paid for the heating of her home.
Because the room hasn't been inhabited for a long time, the whole house is like an ice cellar.
Dinner was Wanru called and asked the hotel to send it, and she also ordered the dishes that her mother-in-law likes to eat, although she ate very little, she still ate half a bowl of egg custard.
After eating, the old man sat on the sofa and said to Wanru with a smile: "This is the home I have been thinking about for a long time." Wanru, I've dreamed of Yuchen's grandfather several times, thank you, kid. I've got my wish for the rest of my life. Let's stay at home for a few days. ”
"Mom, I'm ashamed to patronize the business and not take good care of you. It would be nice if I didn't go back to the United States during the Spring Festival. ”
"Child, there is an old saying, "Hades told you to die on the third watch, and he will not keep you until the fifth watch." It was all fate. Don't be sad, and don't blame yourself. I can stay with my grandchildren, and I feel more at ease. ”
In the evening, Wanru called and asked the doctor from a small clinic nearby to come and give the old man a painkiller injection, and according to the doctor's prescription, she put a hanging bottle on her.
Unexpectedly, Wang Yun fell asleep soon.
Wanru nursed by his side until she finished the hanging bottle. returned to the living room and hurriedly communicated with the little handsome in the space.
"Xiaoshuai, can there be a good solution to my mother-in-law's illness? Do you still have red dates like that? ”
"Master, do you think I'm an immortal? I'm just a little stronger than a normal snake. The old man's flame of life has been extinguished twice, and the last one is about to be extinguished. ”
Wanru asked puzzledly, "What do you mean?" ”
"There are three fires in every living person, one on the shoulder, one on the head. The more energy, the more flames. Not to mention that there are no red dates anymore, and even if there are, they can't be given to her. Because her body can't bear the energy inside. ”
Wanru asked in disappointment, "Is there no way?" ”
"Yes. The cycle of life and death is a natural law, and she has now run out of oil and has no power to return to heaven. ”
After a week at home, the old lady became sicker and sometimes fell into a coma.
Wanru had no choice but to take her to the hospital. The doctor examined her and gave instructions to prepare for the future.
Zhang Wanru called and asked Wang Yun's younger brother Wang Xuan to come to the hospital.
Wang Xuan brought several close relatives of his family to the hospital, and Wang Yun also saw them when he was awake. She didn't ask her sister-in-law and niece, though.
But from the expectant look in her eyes, Wanru knew she wanted to see them.
Wanru asked Wang Xuan, the eldest aunt's situation.
"Since your uncle died, she went to her daughter's house and never returned to her hometown. ”
Wanru asked them to go back to their aunt's house to inquire, tell them about Wang Yun's situation, and hope to come back to see each other.
Three days later, the person who returned called and said, "My aunt died five years ago." Her daughter refused to come, saying that she had forgotten all about the past. ”
Not only did Wang Yun realize it a long time ago, but he still heard their conversation and closed his eyes with sad tears.
Wanru hugged her mother-in-law's body and cried. I am sad that my mother-in-law left with regret, and I am sad that I have lost a good mother who really loves and cares about me.
Her mind went blank, like the whole world, lost its former noise.
The eldest brother also shed tears and picked her up directly and left the ward.
The nursing staff, covering the old man with a white sheet, pushed the morgue.
Wanru's eldest brother and sister-in-law surrounded Wanru, and when they saw her crying to death, they all cried happily.
After days of hard work, coupled with the sadness at this time, Wanru also fell ill.
The doctor had to sedate her and infuse her with a hanging bottle, and she fell asleep deeply.
Next, there are brothers Zhang Jian and Zhang Bin to help Zhang Luo Wangyun's funeral.
Lu Mingyu and Shangguan Mingliang came by plane the next day.
Because of the arrival of Lu Mingyu, Governor Zhou, Meng Haiyun. Mr. Ye of the Iron and Steel Group, the uncle of Wanru, the president of the Fengcheng Iron and Steel Group, Niu Jianhua, and the director of the Mining Bureau, Mr. Cao, also came to offer condolences.
Lu Shiya, Ji Yuqing, Tian Kun, Su Pengfei, Wang Zhiyong, Mayor Qiao, Luo Xiaohan, and even Mayor Chen Yannian of Fengcheng City also came to condole.
In the funeral home, for Wang Yun, an ordinary old lady, the battle of condolences was really huge, so that people who didn't know the truth watched and asked one after another.
I just don't know the identity of the people who came to mourn, and it can be seen from the vehicles that come that all the people who come are not ordinary.
The most surprising thing was the clansmen of Wang Yunniang's family, they saw so many heavyweights with their own eyes, and they all felt extremely honored to be able to come to bid farewell to the daughter of the Wang family.
At the same time, for Wang Yun's niece, she felt short-sighted.
Because Wanru told Wang Xuan that if the eldest sister could come back to say goodbye to her aunt, she would ensure that she would have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life.
In the evening, Ji Yuqing and Luo Xiaohan, Lu Shiya and Lu Mingyu, Shangguan Mingming, and Zhang Jian and Zhang Bin took Wang Yun's ashes and went to the Li family for the purpose of burying Wang Yun and her husband together.
The next day everyone went back.
Lu Mingyu stayed and lived in Wanru's villa to take care of her, and did not return to the capital until the fourth day.
Wanru stayed directly in the resort, and the resort was much deserted when winter came. Apart from a few elderly people, there were almost no guests.
The sky was overcast for two days in a row.
In the evening, it finally snowed heavily, and it was like God was not in a good mood.
Early in the morning, Wanru got up and stood at the window to look out, and the mountains were full of white. Snowflakes fall into the lake and are quickly swallowed by the lake's water.
She has always been immersed in the grief of losing her old man.
That evening, she heard Xiao Shuai's voice in her mind, "Master, don't be sad anymore." You go and walk around the hill where you met me, and take a walk. I want to come out and have a look, too. ”
"How many years have you been here?"
"I'll tell you the truth, I've been in this mountain for more than 200 years. I'm very familiar with every plant and tree here. I also know that you have found the treasure hidden by the ancestors of the Zhang family. ”
Wanru pursed her lips and smiled after hearing this, thinking to herself, she thought she was doing it unconsciously, but she didn't expect to let you, a python, see it all. It also fulfills the saying that 'there is no wall that does not leak'.
"You're a thief enough. Did you turn on your sanity then? ”
"Nope. But I'm not stupid. ”
Zhang Wanru came to the eastern hillside and said, "Do you want to revisit the old place?" ”
"Of course, you let me out. I want to stay here for a while. The aura of heaven and earth here is particularly strong. When you come back next year, you're still here, and I'll have to go back to space. ”
Zhang Wanru released it from the space and said, "You must not harm the people and livestock here. Don't scare them. ”
"Okay, don't worry."
Wang Yun's first seven arrived, and in the afternoon of that day, snowflakes fell in the sky again, and Wanru came to the cemetery with the sacrifices to the grave.
In the cemetery, there are many graves, and the graves are covered with a thick layer of snow, like a veil for the deceased.
Stone tablets stand in front of the graves, marking the deceased, who were once members of the world.
A cold wind blew by, making Wanru feel lonely and desolate.
On Yuchen's father's grave, there were some dry weeds swaying, and there were some snowflakes on the grass, just like a specially planted white flag.
She walked up and pulled out all the weeds. He also found some stones, piled them around the grave, and had a lot of dirt on his hands, so he grabbed a handful of snow and cleaned his hands.
She put the side dishes she had brought, lit three sticks of incense, and poured them wine and tea.
Watch the incense burn while it burns. She spoke to the grave.
I wanted to tell the old man what was in my heart, but no matter how I said it, no matter how the tears flowed, I could no longer hear the old man's gentle words and warm hands wipe away her tears.
The snowflakes are dashing, falling in the wind, like a fairy in a white mourning dress, and Wanru together, in this barren cemetery, to pay tribute to the heroic spirits of the deceased.
The cold wind hit Wanru's face, and sad tears slipped silently.
Flocks of sparrows flew over, looked east and west, chirped, and finally flew away again.
seems to be telling Wanru, it's too cold, take care of your body, you still have family to protect. The deceased has already left, and no one can escape the reincarnation of heaven and earth.
Wanru burned the paper money, knelt down and kowtowed three times.
Then he stood silently for a long time before turning back and leaving.
There was a loneliness behind him, a string of deep footprints.
After entering the wax moon, Yuchen called and told her that during the Spring Festival holiday, Xie Haoran and Tom wanted to go back to the capital together. I also want to go to my grandmother's grave to pay respects and thank my grandmother for taking care of them.
Wanru didn't object, and said, "Okay, call your father or uncle when you come back, ask them to pick you up at the airport, and then go back to Fengcheng with your grandparents." I'm waiting for you at home. ”