At less than two o'clock in the afternoon on January 17, 2022, the whispers in the community were incessant, and people seemed to be talking about a mysterious event. It turned out that the old Wang of the community passed away. Everyone was very surprised, because Lao Wang was still in good spirits a few years ago, although he was old, he still had steady legs and feet, bright ears and eyes, and strong spirits. He walks around the neighborhood every day on crutches and with a radio. His sudden departure confuses people. But after careful consideration, it is not too surprising. Because even a tortoise has a limit to how long it can live. After all, human life is short, likeThe white horse crosses the gap
Time rules our lives, and everyone's lifespan is different. As the saying goes, "five years, six months, seven days and eight o'clock", once a person reaches the age of 80, his life can be counted in hours. And living in a community for decades, although not relatives, is better than relatives. The residents of the community went to mourn Lao Wang's wife and comfort her: "Your husband was fine a few years ago, but now he suddenly left, how can this happen?"The neighbors felt endless regret and regret for Lao Wang's death. Lao Wang's daughter said with moist eyes: "My father could have lived to be a hundred years old. And the old king's wife trembled and said, "Alas, your husband is ...... angry."”
Before she could finish her words, she couldn't stop sobbing, and everyone hurriedly comforted her, slapped her chest and back, and it took her half a day before she could breathe. Lao Wang's daughter said with tears in her eyes: "Mom, you have to be happier." My father won't be angry anymore when he leaves, he goes to enjoy the peace. "Yes, Auntie, you have to open a little. My uncle was ninety-three years old, and he died of old age. Don't worry, let my uncle leave in peace. You have to take care of yourself and don't worry us anymore. When Lao Wang's wife heard this, she burst into tears: "Alas, I didn't ......Halfway through the sentence, she paused again, until at last she could not continue, and no one in the room dared to speak again. Everyone didn't know what Wang's wife wanted to say.
At three or four o'clock in the afternoon, more people in the community came to condole, including the leaders of the unit and Lao Wang's former colleagues and friends. Everyone worked together to arrange the funeral for Lao Wang. At about five o'clock, a temporary mourning hall was erected, and the black and white statue of Lao Wang was placed in the front of the mourning hall. In front of the statue, three incense sticks are burning, the incense smoke is swirling, and two red candles are erected on both sides, and the candle flame is constantly fluttering upward. The atmosphere was unusually solemn. Lao Wang's son wore the above costumes as usual and received visiting guests and friends in front of the mourning hall. Everyone would turn their heads and squint at the king's son as they passed by him.
In the early hours of the next morning, snowflakes began to fall in the sky. At dawn, the roof, the roof of the car, the glass, and the ground are covered with white snow. It was as if the sky was also wearing mourning clothes for Lao Wang. At the beginning of the morning, the front of the building of the community was erectedTentsTentsThere were several rectangular steel shelves in it, like sewer grates, on which were placed seven or eight pieces of honeycomb coal, and the flames rushed upward. The words "Mr. Wang through the ages" are written on the banner, rising high, with the snow, in the airFluttering。Under the corridor there were seven or eight wreaths, each of which was plastered with black and white lettersCouplet, trembling in the wind and snow.
At one or two o'clock in the afternoonTentsTwo more tables and some stools were added. On the table were pens, ink, paper, inkstones, cigarettes, melon seeds, and peanuts. "Do you need two tables for an errand?Someone whispered privately, "The old man has a daughter and a son, how can he only have a table?""Who is the host this time?""Don't you see that?Let's see who's going the happiest. The people around fell silent.
Before eight o'clock in the evening, Lao Wang's son put a filial piety shirt on his arm, left the community and walked out, and happened to meet a friend. My friend asked, "...... you?"Before he finished speaking, Lao Wang's son took over the conversation: "I'm going back, I have high blood pressure and need to rest." The friend said, "Then go back quickly, there is your sister with you in the mourning hall." It's a hard thing, go back and rest, don't get tired. The old king's son waved his hand and disappeared into ......the night
Early in the morning of the third day, at dawn, the courtyard of the community sounded the sound of firecrackers. Then, a terrible suona sounded, and with the sound of suona fading away, Lao Wang really left and went where he was supposed to go.