Chapter 17 Wake Night (Thanks to Boss: Ren Finale for the large reward!)
The two of them returned to school in a slightly embarrassed state and found that Xiao Lin and the old people in the town were all here.
Not inviting Suona, the two felt guilty and were told:
Principal Tang's funeral was scheduled for the next day.
Tonight is the last night of the wake, which is especially important!
They need to stay overnight.
The temporary mourning hall was built in an abandoned school halfway up the mountain.
"What, the wake will last all night?"
Juaner's eyes widened in disbelief.
That dilapidated school, you actually have to stay there all night?
The man next to him also looked reluctant.
The old man from the Bai family took two steps forward, coughed and said:
"It is the rule for a filial son and a virtuous grandson to stay at the mourning hall! People who come to attend the funeral also need someone to bring tea, cigarettes and boil water. This is etiquette! Since you are the closest people to Principal Tang, you must go to the mourning hall!
Unless you are not her relatives, you can leave now!"
"We will never stop you!"
When the old people around heard this, they nodded in approval.
They don't care about other people. Principal Tang's funeral must be carried out according to the rules of Huayi Town!
see the situation,
Juaner smiled bitterly and explained:
"Damn it! You misunderstood, didn't you? I will definitely go. It's such an important thing, so don't worry. I'll be wearing mourning to keep watch for my aunt tonight!"
Seeing that her husband did not understand the overall situation, Juaner glared at him fiercely, gritted her teeth and whispered:
"You don't even know what time this is, can I not go?"
"Ah That's good!"
The old man from the Bai family nodded and continued:
"Watching a mourner is a duty of filial piety, and there is no room for ambiguity! If you have nothing to do, just go there early and prepare!"
"Hey, we have also informed the kids outside about Principal Tang's matter. I hope they can catch up tomorrow!"
As we get older, tears become unbearable.
I'm too lazy to watch these old people cry, and I don't want to hear anything else.
Juan'er and the man simply packed up their things, then took their two children to the mourning hall of the abandoned school halfway up the mountain.
The road in the mountains is not easy.
Juan'er and the man were panting from exhaustion and had to hold on to the two dolls.
There are rocks on the mountain road from time to time, and it is easy to slip and fall.
The man was very unhappy:
"What kind of bad road, what kind of poor place, what kind of poor rules!? I tell you, you are not allowed to care about these bad things in the future! I don't want to come here anymore!"
"Do you think I want to take care of it? I didn't see you being so angry when I took other people's money! If you don't want the money, just get out! When you work outside, you have to give others a good face. Don't embarrass me here!"
Juan'er retorted angrily, if it wasn't for the sake of inheriting her aunt's property reasonably, she should have turned around and left when she came to the funeral hall!
When I came, I didn’t know there were so many rules before the funeral.
Then he sighed and complained:
"It's better to be in the city. Can't we just burn it and bury it? It's really troublesome if we have to keep some spirit alive!"
"That's right, I think this mountain is quite remote. I don't know how many people will come to the funeral when the time comes. I don't have any relatives or friends here. Those people still have such a big pomp, just standing and talking without pain in their backs!"
The man quickly echoed, very impatiently.
His words also made Juaner thoughtful:
My aunt has no relatives or friends here, and I don’t know how she persisted for eighteen years.
She had walked this bumpy mountain road that made her feet feel uncomfortable even if they walked once. She didn't know how many times she had walked on it.
...
The temporary mourning hall was very crude.
The old school next to it is also in ruins and slightly abandoned.
When the two arrived at the scene, they found that there were already many wreaths piled on the old walls.
They come, the security.
Juaner walked into the mourning hall, put on linen clothes and a mourning scarf.
After all, Principal Tang is also her aunt, so she has to wear white mourning hats for her two children.
Put incense and kowtow a few times devoutly.
Kneel and sit on the straw mat next to the coffin.
The sky gradually darkened, and fatigue swept over several people in the mourning hall.
Looking at the dissatisfied man beside her, Juaner yawned and said sleepily:
"Since no one is coming, let's just rest here for the night!"
As soon as he finished speaking,
Suddenly two figures walked in.
It's Xiao Lin and Xiao Ai. They came to watch the funeral after settling the matter at school.
Soon, several more figures walked in.
Even the old people during the day walked up the mountain road and came to the mourning hall.
Tonight is the last night of wake, and everyone pays special attention to it.
I saw that the mourning hall was quickly filled with people, and there were people who helped boil water, pass cigarettes, and receive people who came to worship.
The night adds a mysterious color to the entire mountain, and also adds a bit of danger and difficulty to the way up the mountain.
despite this,
More and more people come to the mourning hall!
Everyone suppressed their sleepiness and stood vigil for Principal Tang.
Seeing that there were gradually more people in the mourning hall, Juaner was a little confused:
As an ordinary principal, my aunt has stayed in this poor place for eighteen years, which is a rare thing.
Unexpectedly, so many people would spontaneously come to watch the funeral in the mourning hall late at night!?
In fact, even these people of the older generation, regardless of the difficulty of going up the mountain, came to keep vigil for their aunt and prepare to see her off tomorrow.
Looking at the depressed Xiao Ai beside her, Juaner suppressed her sleepiness and asked:
"Why do so many people come to watch the funeral? Is this also the rule of your Huayi Town?"
"Everyone came here spontaneously to see Principal Tang off."
Xiao Ai said in a dull voice, not wanting to pay attention to Juan'er.
How can a person with a selfish heart understand Principal Tang's behavior?
The people who came to the mourning hall were not only the parents of the children, but also many people who had received help from the principal.
Some of these people are from nearby villages.
Some of them came overnight after hearing the news of Principal Tang's death in other cities.
...
Juan'er felt a little numb in her legs after staying in this temporary mourning hall.
I want to go out and get some fresh air.
Seeing the person serving tea going out from time to time and going outside the mourning hall for a while, she felt that that person must also have gone out to get some fresh air.
Immediately, he squeezed out of the mourning hall and walked outside.
After opening the drooping door curtain of the mourning hall, she raised her eyes and suddenly her whole body trembled violently, and she froze in place with a look of astonishment on her face.
now,
Except in the abandoned school halfway up the mountain and the temporary mourning hall.
More people are standing outside!
It was so densely packed that there were hundreds of people!
Seeing Juaner come out for some air, her husband quickly followed her out. He was also shocked when he saw the scene in front of him!
How come there are so many people!?
Aunt, what kind of existence is she?
...
The dolls had white paper flowers tied on their chests, and the adults spontaneously stayed to help receive those attending the principal's funeral.
Serving tea, passing cigarettes, and boiling water all require manpower.
At the foot of the mountain, there are former students of the principal, on their way~
Different from ordinary funerals, there were many people coming to the mourning hall, but it was not lively.
Everyone who comes here carries a sense of solemnity, sorrow, and nostalgia!
The night was cold and long, but finally the morning light came the next day.
The day of Principal Tang's funeral has arrived with the rising sun...
ps:
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Rewards from the big guys, emmm, please add another chapter as soon as possible!
Two more updates tonight!
Thanks to the boss: the reward for the braised tenderloin! Thanks to the boss: the reward for the idiot! (emmm, I didn’t curse, that’s the boss’s name!)
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