Wang Zhengdao sighed and said: "How could something like this not happen? Our three families are family friends, and Changyuan is my little brother. Back then, he, I, your father, and your uncle, the four of us, spent all day
We did all kinds of naughty things together." He shook his head and went in first.
Wang Jiancheng smiled at Qiao Rulong and said, "Is Grandpa Qiao here?"
Qiao Rulong said: "I feel unwell today. The doctor asked him to rest at home first. He will definitely come over. Where is Grandpa Wang?"
Wang Jiancheng said: "I have contacted Mr. Ye and agreed to come over and accompany him in the evening."
Qiao Rulong's heart sank. The three families were on good terms, but it seems that Mr. Ye was closer to his grandfather emotionally. It seemed that this time he really had an opinion about his grandfather.
Qiao Rulong said: "I still have something to do, so I'll leave first and we'll talk later."
Wang Jiancheng was a little surprised and said, "Are you leaving now?"
Qiao Rulong glanced at Wang Jiancheng. He understood why Wang Jiancheng said this. After all, Ye Changyuan was his ex-father-in-law. Regardless of this relationship or the old relationship between Qiao Ye and his family, he should stay and help. Qiao Rulong said:
"I'll come back later."
Wang Jiancheng nodded, watched Qiao Rulong leave, and then entered Ye's house. Wang Zhengdao and Ye Changquan were holding hands and chatting, looking inexplicably sad and sympathetic.
Wang Jiancheng's attention quickly focused on Ye Qingya. Ye Qingya was obviously much more haggard, but it made him feel even more pity for her. In his heart, Ye Qingya was always so perfect.
Wang Jiancheng walked towards Ye Qingya, but Ye Qingya didn't seem to see him and turned around and walked into the mourning hall.
Xu Chunliang greeted Wang Jiancheng. Wang Jiancheng was stunned for a moment, and then realized that Xu Chunliang was Ye Changyuan's godson, and he had the status of a filial son today.
Xu Chunliang greeted: "Mr. Wang is here."
Wang Jiancheng nodded, looked away from Ye Qingya's back, shook hands with Xu Chunliang, and gave a few words of comfort in a formulaic manner. He didn't think Xu Chunliang could have deep feelings for Ye Changyuan.
Wang Zhengdao also walked over, looked at Xu Chunliang and said, "Doctor Xu?"
Xu Chunliang said: "Mr. Wang, you can call me by my name."
Wang Jiancheng gave a brief explanation to his father about the relationship between Xu Chunliang and Ye Changyuan.
Wang Zhengdao held Xu Chunliang's hand and said: "So Changyuan is your godfather. Alas, God is so jealous of Yingcai. My godfather and I are like brothers. I am really sad that he suffered this accident, Chunliang."
, take good care of your godmother and the others, from now on the Ye family can only rely on you."
Xu Chunliang always felt that there was something in Wang Zhengdao's words. Even if Ye Changyuan passed away, the Ye family still had Ye Changquan, and they would not have to support the scene as an outsider. Maybe Wang Zhengdao was just talking for the sake of publicity.
Xu Chunliang said: "Thank you Mr. Wang."
"Call me Uncle Wang, our two families have always been relatives." Wang Zhengdao patted the back of Xu Chunliang's hand and went to talk to Lin Sijin. Wang Jiancheng followed him.
Ye Qingya waved to Xu Chunliang from a distance, and Xu Chunliang walked over, but it was Ye Qingya who was worried about her grandfather's condition and asked Xu Chunliang to go over and take a look.
Xu Chunliang has been busy welcoming and sending people off since he arrived, and he hasn't had time to see Mr. Ye yet.
When Xu Chunliang knocked on the door and entered Mr. Ye's room, Mr. Ye was still sitting upright. The photo album on the table had been put away. Through the window, he could see the situation in the yard.
"Chunliang is here!" There was some comfort in Mr. Ye's voice.
Xu Chunliang came behind Mr. Ye, and put his hands gently on the old man's shoulders. Mr. Ye raised his right hand and patted Xu Chunliang's left hand gently: "Thank you for your hard work."
"Grandpa, you have to take care of yourself."
Ye Laodao said: "I can't collapse. In fact, people will have this day sooner or later. It's just that emotionally I can't accept a white-haired person giving a black-haired person."
Xu Chunliang said: "I took it upon myself to transport my godfather's body back to the capital." He knew very well that given the position of the Ye family, this matter might cause some trouble.
Ye Laodao: "Very good! He is not only a cadre of the Disaster Reduction Committee, but also my son."
Mr. Ye turned around and looked at Xu Chunliang: "Chunliang, I'm going to work hard on you these days."
Xu Chunliang said: "It's all what I should do."
Ye Laodao: "Let your godmother come up. I have something to say to her alone."
Xu Chunliang went to find Lin Sijin, and Lin Sijin went over immediately.
Secretary Zhou and his wife rushed to Ye's house that night. Secretary Zhou looked at his old partner and the portrait of his old superior with tears in his eyes. In addition to feeling sad about Ye Changyuan's death, he also felt a little guilty. If it hadn't been for the Dongzhou subway collapse incident,
If Ye Changyuan had not been appointed to the Disaster Reduction Committee, this tragedy would not have happened.
Xu Chunliang told Secretary Zhou not to be too sad. Secretary Zhou originally wanted to see Mr. Ye, but heard that Mr. Ye was too sad and refused to see guests, so he had no choice but to give up.
There was no need for Secretary Zhou's help here. Xu Chunliang asked him to go back and rest first. Secretary Zhou said that he would stay in the capital for the next few days and wait until after attending the memorial service before leaving.
While they were talking, a heavyweight came, Mr. Wang, accompanied by his grandson Wang Jianming.
Xu Chunliang did not expect that Wang Jianming would also make a special trip to Beijing to express his condolences. The relationship between the two families was indeed as close as the outside world said.
After Mr. Wang went to the mourning hall to express his condolences, he went directly to see Mr. Ye. Wang Jianming did not go upstairs. He said hello to Secretary Zhou and then said to Xu Chunliang: "Xiao Xu, you are always here."
Xu Chunliang briefly reported what happened.
Wang Jianming was quite emotional. Who said there are no risks in the system? When encountering disasters, real party members and cadres rush to the front, and it often happens that they die in the line of duty.
Wang Jianming told Xu Chunliang that he had to return to Dongzhou tonight and would not be able to attend the memorial service. He asked Xu Chunliang to stay for a while and accompany Mr. Ye. As for the infectious disease hospital, he would have someone say hello. Secretary Wang's words were equivalent to
Xu Chunliang was given a vacation. Although Xu Chunliang did not need it, Secretary Wang could not refuse Secretary Wang's kindness.
Wang Jiancheng stayed here today and came over to say hello to Wang Jianming.
Wang Jianming asked Wang Jiancheng to help Xu Chunliang more these two days. After all, he was a native of the capital and had much wider connections than Xu Chunliang.
Qiao Rulong came over after finishing his work. In fact, he went back to report the situation to his grandfather. This time he came not alone, but also his uncle Qiao Yuanjiang, aunt Qiao Yuanhong, Qiao Yuanlan and his wife.
Almost the whole Wang family was mobilized, and the Qiao family certainly couldn't lag behind. No matter what the Ye family thought, the Qiao family had to keep their face and not allow others to gossip.
Xu Chunliang returned to the mourning hall, knelt down next to Ye Qingya, and whispered: "Sister Qingya, you go back and rest for a while, I will support you here."
Ye Qingya shook her head, tears fell again, and she cried: "I still can't accept it. I always feel that my dad is still alive."
Xu Chunliang said: "Sister Qingya, don't be sad, you still have grandpa, mother, and me."
Ye Qingya glanced at him and nodded with tears in her eyes.
The three brothers and sisters of the Qiao family came to the mourning hall to bow and express their condolences.
Xu Chunliang went to light the paper money. The three brothers and sisters of the Qiao family were a little surprised to see him appearing here in such an identity. They did not know the relationship between Xu Chunliang and the Ye family.
After the three Qiao brothers and sisters left, Qiao Rulong walked into the mourning hall alone. He knelt down in front of Ye Changyuan's portrait and bowed respectfully.
Although there were many people who came to express their condolences today, not many knelt down and bowed. Qiao Rulong also hesitated in his heart before making such a decision. These three bows represented the complete end of his relationship with the Ye family. He remembered that he had many things on his mind.
Grandpa has not yet decided when to show up. He does not think that the Qiao family is responsible for Ye Changyuan's death. No one in the Qiao family wants such a tragedy to happen.
Mr. Wang was sitting on the sofa, leaning on a cane with both hands, looking at his old friend with sympathy.
Ye Laodao: "If you have trouble with your legs and feet, don't come."
Wang Laodao: "I don't trust you."
Ye Laodao: "What's there to worry about? I've never experienced anything in my life? I can handle it."
Mr. Wang sighed and said, "You are a tougher-tongued person than anyone else, and you value your face more than anyone else. You are too strong and don't know how to keep pace with the times."
Ye Laodao: "It's easy to change the country, but hard to change the nature. I've been buried up to my neck in loess. Can I keep Changyuan back by advancing with the times?"
The crutch in Mr. Wang's hand paused on the floor for a moment: "As long as you say a word, his problem can be solved. He doesn't have to go to the Disaster Reduction Committee."
Ye Laodao: "I think he has been going too smoothly, and a little setback may not be a bad thing, but I never expected..."
Wang Laodao: "The superiors attach great importance to Chang Yuan's sacrifice, and the funeral arrangements were made according to the standards."
Ye Laodao: "When a person is gone, it is enough to give him a fair evaluation. Everything else is not important."
Wang Laodao: "Old Qiao is not here."
Ye Laodao said: "Maybe he is delayed by something."
Wang Laodao: "The three of us have known each other for so many years. We have shared joys and sorrows, supported each other, and experienced many tests. We all know each other's character."
Ye Laodao: "I'm old, you're right, I don't know how to keep pace with the times."
Mr. Wang reached out and patted Mr. Ye's knee: "Among the three of us, I am the oldest. Originally, I wanted to marry you, but you chose the Qiao family. Rulong is indeed better than ours.
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Ye Laodao: "It's in the past, so don't mention it."
Wang Laodao said: "God's will plays a trick on people. I lost a son first, then Lao Qiao also lost a son, and now you..." He sighed: "Brother, I understand how you feel."
Ye Laodao: "If possible, I would trade myself for him."
"No one is the same." Mr. Wang raised his head and looked out the window at the dark night: "Sometimes I think that we helped our children choose this path. If it weren't for us, they should still be alive and healthy."
Ye Laodao: "Lao Wang, do you think people's beliefs will change?"
Mr. Wang frowned, remained silent for a long time, and slowly shook his head: "No!"
Ye Lao's eyes showed an extremely determined light: "I won't!"
