Before noon. Yantai County, northern suburbs.
The crematorium faces a mountain to the north. It covers a large area and is empty.
Dong Xuebin This is my first time here. I got a little lost as soon as I drove there and didn't know where the memorial venue was. However, looking at the dozens of cars with county party committee and county "government" license plates parked in the open space outside, it became clear that we had gone to the wrong place. There were not only Xie Huilan cars, but also cars owned by leaders of departments directly under the bureau and other county governments. There were also Huitian Township and several high-end cars with Beijing license plates. The brands were all very familiar.
Finally arrived!
It looks like the benzine ritual has already begun? The Power of Time and Wealth 503
Seeing so many cars, Dong Xuebin is very pleased. It seems that my buddy is quite popular. The funeral was solemn.
I got out of the car. Dong Xuebin opened the car door and took two steps. I saw a staff member moving tools in front of me. Stop him immediately, "Excuse me, buddy. Ask me something."
The man at the crematorium looked at him. "What's wrong?"
Dong Xuebin said, "I've been looking for a long time and I still can't find it. Where will my memorial service be held?"
The man was stunned. He didn't seem to hear clearly, "Whose memorial service is it?" "
"...mine. "Dong Xuebin feels a little awkward.
"Of?" "
The man at the crematorium glanced at him, turned around and left. Apparently he thinks Dong Xuebin is crazy. memorial service? If all were mourned. Can you still stand here and talk nonsense to me? He has been lying in the coffin for a long time. Are you sick? I'm busy here. Where is the time and poverty? He has been working in the crematorium for more than ten years. Who hasn't seen him asking for directions or making trouble? Ke Rao was so well-informed. He had never heard of anyone asking him about the host of his memorial service. It was new! There really is something for everyone.
"Hey, I'm asking! "Dong Xuebin called him from behind, "Where is Memorial Hall?"
The man didn't turn around and said, "I don't know." "
Dong Xuebin is annoyed. He was anxious to see Mom and the others, wishing he could fly over the next moment, "Hey, what's going on with me? What's my work attitude?"
The man paused. He seemed annoyed, and turned around and glared at him, "Do you know where this place is?? It's a crematorium! It's a sacred place! You're still yelling at me? You come here to attend other people's funerals and cremations! Where can you watch your own cremation?? Many County Leaders are here today! Memorial Hall has a leader's funeral! If you want to destroy the platform, go elsewhere! Otherwise, I will call the defender!"
Funerals are so unlucky!
Dude is not fucking dead yet!
Dong Xuebin was so happy that he took a breath and said, "Okay, Memorial Hall is Dong Xuebin Director Dong's funeral, right? Where is Memorial Hall? I'm here to attend his funeral."
The man looked at him. "I can't get in even if I tell you."
Dong Xuebin slapped his forehead and said, "Can we please stop grinding? I'm in a hurry here!"
This man is very dedicated and vigilant. "It's for my own good that I'm older. Even if I get in, I have to be kicked out. It's not me. Who is Director Dong? He has risked his life several times to save our Yantai County people. Although he is a Beijing person. But mentioning Director Dong's name, Yantai County Who can't give a thumbs up? There are dozens of people who were saved by Director Dong. Now that Director Dong is dead, it is disrespectful to the deceased, and you don't even have the right attitude to join the memorial service? This is trouble!
Hearing him say this, Dong Xuebin couldn't get angry no matter how angry he was. He smiled bitterly and said, "Brother, I have a very polite attitude. Memorial Hall Where can you tell me? I'm really in a hurry!" The Power of Time and Wealth 503
"Where's the wreath?"
"..."
"You didn't even prepare a wreath and you still have a good attitude?"
"Shall I buy it later?"
"Look at the shirt inside your suit. Blue? Such a bright blue? This is too casual. Who is attending a funeral wearing clothes like this? They should wear gray instead of black! Why don't you understand this?"
"..."
Dong Xuebin I really don't know what to do when I meet such a serious person. It's unprecedented for a buddy to attend his own funeral. Oh, I'm wearing all black? Buy yourself another wreath as a gift? Write another one, 'Comrade Dong Xuebin, I'm holding on to you all the way!?
Look around. There are no other staff members.
"I'll change my clothes later, and I'll buy the wreath right now. Can it be done?" Dong Xuebin thought patiently and said helplessly, "My eldest brother." Where are Memorial Hall following? If I don't go, it will be too late. "
The man looked at him and pointed north impatiently. "If you're not afraid of offending someone, go ahead. To the north, just turn left when you reach the end. Let me first remind you that most of the county leaders are here today. Secretary Xiang, County Chief Xie, Secretary Cao. If it goes like this, it will definitely..."
Dong Xuebin turned around and left before he finished. "Okay. Thanks"
The man shook his head and continued to move tools.
Dong Xuebin walked fifty meters north. I turned a corner and looked around. I finally saw the Memorial Hall in the distance. There were wreaths outside with eulogies and other words written on them. You can't see clearly even if you're too far away. Anyway, there were about thirty or forty wreaths alone. The long ones almost covered the whole hall, and a solemn atmosphere came to my face. A very solemn feeling.
The door to the hall was open, and it was crowded with people.
They were all dressed in black, and it was hard to tell the difference between men, women, old and young, judging from their backs. Dong Xuebin only recognized Luo Haiting and Lin Pingping at the end.
The memorial service is almost over, right?
I'm going. It's still too late!
Dong Xuebin patted his forehead. Immediately speed up some procedures.
A heavy female voice came from the Memorial Hall, it seemed to be...County TV Station host Su Jia? Are the internships of Sister Su and Xinhua News Agency over? Did she host the memorial service?
There are so many people here.
"... Comrade Dong Xuebin lived a simple life. He loves the party and the motherland. Treat work diligently, conscientiously and conscientiously. His life was a life of struggle, a life of fighting, and a life of glory. His death caused us to lose a good party member, a good cadre, and a good comrade. Today, Comrade Dong Xuebin bids farewell to us. We must turn grief into strength. We must work hard to learn from Comrade Dong Xuebin's good ideas, good moral character, and good style, and work diligently. I want to take Comrade Dong Xuebin's..."
The sound of the microphone was quiet. Su Jia's mournful voice also drifted outside. The Power of Time and Wealth 503
Dong Xuebin blushed a little. In the past, everyone thought there was a big problem with his thinking style. Why has "death" become a good idea and a good way now?