Along the way, Zhang Jing and the three girls also became familiar with each other, but they kept wondering about the relationship between the three of them and Yu Fan. However, the little girl was smart enough not to ask directly. Yu Fan naturally knew this, but she Since the person who knew the situation didn't ask, Yu Fan certainly didn't bother to explain anything.
When crossing the ferry, Yu Fan found that a bridge seemed to have begun to be built on the water in Lucaotan Town, which made him feel very relieved. Like Dapu County, the big river in Lucaotan Town restricted the economic development of the town. Although Yu Fan had not been working in the town for a long time, Du Chengze was also thinking about building a bridge on the river to open up the main transportation route to Donghu City. Even if it could not affect the town's agriculture and rural areas The economy brings no major development, but it can connect Xinyang City with the capital city of Central and South China. In that case, the role of Lucaotan Town as an important transportation hub between the two will be immeasurable.
But this idea has too many difficulties. First of all, the funds required for a bridge are not something that a small Lucaotan town can solve. The whole county of Dapu County has spent so long to complete the bridge. Tunnels open up the transportation lifeline between the county and the outside world. Lucaotan Town probably does not have such large financial resources. Building bridges is not as good as tunnels. It is not only a matter of funds, but also involves technology, geological survey, etc.
Now that we can start building the bridge, it seems that Xinyang City has a specific plan. This made Yu Fan couldn't help but think of Du Chengze. As the executive deputy mayor, what role did he play in this matter? I think he would be pleased to see that his unfulfilled wish has finally been achieved.
After sending Zhang Jing to the gate of the township government compound, Yu Fan's car did not mean to drive home. Instead, it parked on the street and bought some paper money for sweeping graves. Although in big cities, sweeping graves is now common practice. Chrysanthemums are given as gifts, but it is still an ancient custom to pay homage to one’s relatives below.
Seeing Yu Fan buying these things, the three women behind were also very surprised. Although it is important to pay homage to ancestors, there is no need to be in such a hurry. When Yu Fan drove the car outside the town, Ruan Mingyan couldn't help it anymore. He opened his mouth and asked, "Where are you going? Are you going to visit the grave?"
Yu Fan sighed, nodded and said, "Well, an elder just passed away this year. I'll go pay my respects." Ruan Mingyan didn't ask any more questions. After being with Yu Fan for so long, Ruan Mingyan's temper was still the same. You know, from the tone of his words now, Ruan Mingyan knew it was not the time to joke.
Qujiawan Village is not far from the town. It took a short drive to arrive. Yu Fan parked the car on the side of the road and took down the things he bought. The three women also got out of the car with him. The air below was like It's fresher than in the city, with a sweet earthy smell that makes people feel refreshed after smelling it.
Since there had just been a heavy snowfall a while ago, the fields in the distance and the withered grass on the roadside were still covered with white snow. The clean white color amazed Chu Qin, who had lived in the city since childhood, but Xu Hong and Ruan Mingyan both lived in People in rural areas don't think much of this.
The car was left on the side of the road, and the four of them walked along the path towards the high slope in the distance. After passing through a forest, they came to the place where Mr. Dai was buried. Every time he came here, Yu Fan always had infinite emotions. There was an indescribable feeling in his heart, but he couldn't explain what this feeling was.
Dai Lao's tomb did not have that lonely feeling, as if he should have been here originally. He sighed with infinite emotion. Yu Fan resisted the feeling of crying and said: "You guys should also come and pay homage." Well, without this old man lying here, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” After saying that, he knelt there and lit the paper money he bought from the street one by one.
Seeing Yu Fan like this, the three girls also looked at each other. They all gathered around the tomb and imitated Yu Fan's example, kneeling on the ground, picking up the paper money nearby and throwing them into the fire one by one.
Yu Fan heard the custom of burning paper money when he was a child. He heard it from his grandma. It was said that after a person dies, he goes to another place where money is also needed, so people want to prevent their deceased relatives from leaving in another place. The world was suffering from poverty, so paper money was printed and burned for them. Yu Fan still doubted this when he was a child. When he visited his biological mother's grave, he also threw paper money into the fire with all his strength.
When he grows up, Yu Fan will naturally no longer believe in such nonsense, but he also knows that this is a way of mourning for relatives, and he entrusts the living people with endless thoughts and blessings for the deceased.
"Burn some of all the tombs over there." After kowtowing three times, Yu Fan stood up and looked at the three girls and said, which made the three girls stunned. Are all the tombs here the relatives of Yu Fan? , no wonder he wanted to buy so much paper money and sandalwood for sweeping graves.
Seeing the confused eyes of the three women, Yu Fan also smiled and said: "Don't be so curious. Mr. Dai can be said to be my relative. He treated me like his grandson during his lifetime. Of course I want to come and see him." He glanced at the other tombstones and said with a serious expression: "The other people here are also our relatives. Without the blood and sacrifices of these people, it would be impossible for us to live the life we have now. In fact, we should not forget theirs,”
Pointing to the tombstones, Yu Fan said: "Have you seen the words written on those tombstones? They were all people who shed blood and sacrificed their lives for our country and our nation in the War of Resistance Against Japan. No matter what their status was during their lifetime, to us For this nation, they are all well-deserved heroes,"
Hearing Yu Fan's words, the three women began to pay attention to the words on the tombstone this time. They were as surprised as when Yu Fan came here for the first time. Only after seeing this clearly did they understand what Yu Fan said: "No matter what they were before their death." The real meaning of "what identity" is, it turned out to be this, the three women couldn't help but feel in awe, yes, what does it matter, they are indeed worthy of our respect.
Three pillars of incense were lit in front of all the tombstones, and paper money was burned in front of each grave. Last night, four people spent more than an hour doing this. The moisture on the ground and the thick smoke generated when the paper money burned made the smoke The three girls kept coughing lightly, but they also managed everything beautifully without saying a word. Mental things are sometimes the best thing that can help people overcome all difficulties.
All the tombs have been swept, and Yu Fan stood in front of the tomb with the three girls. When he came, he bowed silently and turned to leave. Seeing the three girls with solemn expressions, Yu Fan felt a burst of emotion in his heart. The spirit of some people is indeed something we can never forget, even though we don’t know their names.
However, this also gave Yu Fan some thoughts. Should our leading cadres also come here often to visit the cemeteries of the martyrs? Let them feel this atmosphere more, and perhaps they can help them on their way to becoming officials. I also think more about our people and do more good things. Alas, I don’t know if Old Man Dai will blame himself for bringing three women here today. Can he be considered a good official like this? Thinking about Yu Fan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
As soon as he sat in the car, he thought about the phone call, which made Yu Fan frown. Who could be calling at this time? Looking at the display on the phone, it was Lin Guangyao calling, which made Yu Fan look at it. He couldn't help but be stunned. This Lin Guangyao hadn't called him since the last time Hou Ye came to show him off. Yu Fan could understand his mood. This guy was a person who didn't seek to make progress, but that didn't mean that he There is no friendship in his heart. On the contrary, compared to Hou Ye and his gang, Lin Guangyao is perhaps the least scheming person. He doesn't like the so-called exchange of interests, so he doesn't like being an official either.
"Haha, Brother Lin, I haven't heard from you for a long time. I haven't even seen the big boss who invested 100 million," Yu Fan said with a smile as soon as he answered the phone. Lin Guangyao was a little embarrassed. Originally, Hou Ye came to Yu Fan to talk about this kind of thing, but he didn't really agree. Although this kind of thing is very common in various families, he was the one who introduced Yu Fan to him after all. Hou Ye and the others did not want Yu Fan to think that he was very beneficial because of these things.
"Hey, Fanzi, I actually..." Lin Guangyao wanted to explain something awkwardly. If his grandfather hadn't asked him to make this call, he didn't want to take the initiative to call Yu Fan. It was precisely because of Grandpa's special regard for Yu Fan that Hou Ye and the others felt that Yu Fan had great potential for appreciation. Hmm, 100 million is an astronomical figure to some people, but to them, it is nothing.
"Brother Lin, there's no need to say anything. I still don't know who you are. But it makes sense for Hou Zi and the others to do this. Besides, they've helped me a lot. Haha, for a person like me, It should be an honor for me to be valued by these yamen. Don't worry, I can be considered a politician now. If I can't see through this kind of exchange of interests, then I might as well go home. Come on, so don’t take it too seriously." It was precisely because Lin Guangyao was such a good friend that Yu Fan explained to him so patiently.
After saying this, Lin Guangyao felt relieved, heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "You told me earlier, you guy didn't even give me a call, I thought you were keeping your grievances in your heart. ," Hehe smiled, and said: "Okay, okay, I won't talk to you anymore. This time my grandpa asked me to call you, asking you to come home during the Spring Festival, you guy , my grandpa is so kind to you, it makes me a little jealous, haha,"