Xue Ling took her daughter's water glass and took a sip.
Everyone's eyes were focused on her, either waiting or expecting, being embarrassed or asking for help, waiting silently for her to speak.
Xue Ling looked haggard, still immersed in grief and sadness.
"I heard every word of what you just said."
Cheng Tianyuan turned his head and slowly stretched out a gentle hand.
Xue Ling put down the cup and reached out to hold his hand.
"I agree with what your father said.
Since this is mom's last wish, then do as she said.
As sons, daughters-in-law, and descendants, we should not disobey the elderly while they are dying."
Cheng Tianyuan burst into tears and squeezed Xue Ling's hand tightly, his arms trembling slightly.
Xue Ling hugged his trembling arm and snuggled against his side, giving him the most solid and silent support.
Everyone was stunned. They never expected that Xue Ling would agree with Cheng Tianyuan, the only one who persisted.
"sister in law!"
Cheng Tianfang was the first to speak: "This - this is not good.
Mom can't move now, and the journey is so far away that we can't get to Rongcheng in a short while.
And—and our relatives and friends are here, if the funeral is held here, it will be more grand."
Xue Ling sighed quietly: "The funeral is for people to see, it has nothing to do with mom.
Her old man had always wanted to go back to his hometown to spend his last days, and tried to hold a funeral there.
If we go against the last wishes of the elderly because of our own convenience or because of face, we must be the ones who are wrong.
This is mom’s funeral, as long as she feels at ease, it doesn’t matter if it’s grand or not.”
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but in the end they all chose to remain silent.
Xue Ling's voice was slightly higher: "Mom is a foreigner, and she married to Chengjia Village to be my father's wife.
In that era, daughters were thrown away by the married daughter.
My mother is a daughter-in-law from out of town. If she wants to be buried on the mountain in Chengjia Village with her father, she has to stay in Chengjia Village for the funeral.
This was an old custom in the past, many of which have been broken now, but she only remembers the old customs, and feels scared and worried.
Although she was not clear-headed, she had always been worried about this matter.
So, for her sake, we have to do this."
Tears fell from the corners of Cheng Tianyuan's eyes, he sniffed and avoided his face.
Xue Ling continued: "For our career, to take care of our grandchildren, and to take care of each other, my parents left their hometown and came to the imperial capital, where they stayed for more than thirty years.
They may not necessarily like the cold winter in the Imperial Capital, nor may they like the food here in the Imperial Capital, but they endured everything for us.
They have been able to make do with us for so many years, why can't you take a few days off or go to Rongcheng?
They can do it in one go for decades, why are you in trouble in just a few days?
Um?"
Everyone buried their heads one after another, embarrassed and embarrassed.
Indeed, when everyone calmed down after being sad, their first reaction was to make the funeral as convenient as possible, but no one cared whether the real protagonist of the funeral liked it or not.
No matter how grand and lively the funeral is, the protagonist doesn't care at all and can't enjoy it, because others are doing it and watching.
No matter how inconvenient or unfamiliar it is to go to Chengjia Village, it will only take a few days at most.
Everyone doesn't have to worry about their finances at all. They are not the kind of people who can't survive without working for a few days, so why should they be so pretentious that they can't take a few days off and go to the countryside for a few days! Xue Ling stopped and suddenly changed his tone.
"No more talking, it's just decided.
Ah Heng, go and contact the medical vehicle. Cooperate with Ah Huan at the hospital. Be sure to lend us all the instruments we need. We are willing to pay any amount of rent.
Mom's body couldn't last that long, so I contacted an old friend to borrow a plane.
Pack everything up tonight and set off south early tomorrow morning. You can reach the new airport just built in Rongcheng in two hours."
Cheng Tianyuan coughed lightly and continued: "The younger generation can buy their own tickets and go south tomorrow. They must arrive before evening.
My parents and I, as well as Ah Hu, Wang Qing, Ah Heng and Ah Fang are all older, so we flew to Rongcheng on a private plane."
"good!"
"yes!"
Xue Yang was extremely hesitant and asked in a low voice: "Dad, Mom, we - we still have two little ones, what should we do?"
Cheng Tianyuan thought for a while and said: "Xiaoyu and Xiaopeng are grandma's great-grandsons, and according to tradition, they have to attend the funeral.
It’s just that Xiaoxiao has a big belly... I’m afraid it’s not very convenient.”
"yes!"
Xue Yang was embarrassed to explain: "The two little ones are too young to sit on the plane!"
"How about this."
Xue Ling suggested: "Lao Chen drove your family of four south in a nanny car and took the two nannies with him.
Their overtime pay at night is added, and it is settled together with their wages at the end of the month.
You immediately tell them to pack their own things and the children's daily necessities.
The car is big enough and the space is wide enough, so it can be installed in any way.
There is a bed inside and a stroller can be placed inside. Xiaoxiao can rest and move around in the car.
With a familiar nanny here, there is no need to worry about having no one to help take care of the two little ones.
Lao Chen will drive the car to the gate of the villa in Chengjia Village, which is very convenient."
"well!"
Xue Yang nodded hurriedly: "I'll contact Xiaoxiao right away.
However, it may be a little late to drive...you have to wait for us."
Cheng Tianyuan sighed sadly: "Don't worry, grandma will be waiting for you."
Xiao Huzi scratched his head in embarrassment and hesitated: "What about me and Xiao Huzi?
I am the grandson of my god-grandmother, and he is also a great-grandson, so he must be able to get through it.
But that brat is so difficult to take care of.
My parents have to be busy with funeral arrangements, and both Yoyo and Mini Tiger are still in the South Island.
This brat is very naughty. I don’t usually take care of him. I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle it on my own.”
"We help you."
Xue Xin said with a thick nasal voice: "Little Tiger is already in the middle class of kindergarten and can go to the toilet by himself.
Just make sure he doesn't run around and feed him three meals."
Cheng Huanran nodded in agreement: "There are so many adults, just take turns to help guide them.
The villa is big enough and has enough rooms, which is more than enough for everyone to live in.
Remember to bring a stroller with you so that he can sit and sleep at any time. You can throw him in the stroller and push him around in airports and other crowded places, which is very convenient."
Little Huzi's eyes were bright: "Great! Please remember to help me more! I have a children's car at home, and I will throw it in the back of the car when I get back."
Chen Xinzhi took out his mobile phone and raised his voice: "Seniors all fly private planes, we book our own tickets.
I am a gold medal member of the airline. Please send me your ID cards and I will book a flight for you to Rongcheng tomorrow morning."
"Is there a flight in the morning?"
Ahu reminded: "I heard that there is only one flight to and from the imperial capital a day! It's so urgent now, can I book a ticket?"
Chen Xinzhi nodded: "Don't worry, I will contact the manager over there directly."
Everyone took out their mobile phones and sent their ID numbers and names to Chen Xinzhi.
Xue Ling waved his hand and said tiredly: "Okay, let's pack our things and set off early tomorrow morning."