Fang Zhao temporarily stayed with his second uncle. During the day, he went to the house he bought in Yanbei City. He simply cleaned it up and used it as a place to stay. It was about 80 square meters, with a bedroom and a studio. After cleaning up, I went to the cemetery to see the parents of this body.
In the new century, the cemetery of ordinary people can not be regarded as a traditional cemetery, but a form of company. Because the original owner's parents exploded unexpectedly at the time, not much remains of the entire building. What was stored in the cemetery was not an urn, but some items of the original owner's parents during their lifetime.
The original owner did not go back to Yanbei City to worship his parents before, but through the official website of the company to which the cemetery belongs. Worship also requires an appointment to queue up, and then wait in a designated area to remove the urn or relic storage box from the centralized storage room. Compared with the Martyrs Cemetery, this kind of company-style cemetery where ashes and relics are stored is more crowded. When Fang Zhao went, the people in the cemetery told him that he had been in arrears for a year, and after making up the arrears, Fang Zhao also paid the storage fee for ten years at one time.
In the new century, public burials are not allowed, and they are all concentrated in similar cemeteries. Different cemetery companies are selected according to each person's economic conditions and preferences. Some are government-funded cemeteries, and some are privately run. The original owner's parents are in this one. The government paid for it. Although it does not look so luxurious, it is also more humane. The relics have not been removed after a year of arrears. Except for a notification message, there is no constant harassment.
The second uncle of the Fang family said that on the anniversary day, he would go to the dry house to visit the old man, and he would also bring Fang Zhao to see other elders. Because of the retention of the Fang family, Fang Zhao did not stay there after he bought the house in Yanbei City. lived.
Fang Yu's matter was resolved, and the top was recalled, the second uncle of the Fang family kept smiling every day, which made Fang Qi, who almost failed the exam, relieved. But the only thing that makes Uncle Fang's family feel awkward is that they will always be cautious in front of Fang Zhao. It's not that Uncle Fang got the military service quota because of Fang Zhao. Although this also accounts for a certain factor, it is not the whole reason. Uncle Fang didn't understand that feeling either, he just did it unconsciously.
Sometimes Fang Yu also felt that Fang Zhao looked at him like the old man who lived upstairs, like looking at a junior or a child. So Fang Yu always felt short when facing Fang Zhao and spoke with some caution.
Fang Yu analyzed his mentality, maybe just like what his father said, those who have the ability will always give people some respect invisibly.
Fang Zhao also noticed the attitude of this family, but he couldn't change it for a while. He didn't know how to pretend to be a young man, or rather, he didn't know how to pretend to be a young man. He will come to Yanbei City, just to have a look at this new century city. I haven't come back for six years, and even if my temperament changes greatly, the people I know won't say anything.
On the anniversary, Fang Zhao followed Uncle Fang's family by public train to a cadre rest center in the suburbs of Yanbei.
The dry rest house is very lively today.
Due to the rapid development of medical technology and the enhancement of human quality after the annihilation of the world, the average life expectancy has increased. Therefore, the retirement age in many industries is now around 150 years old, and at this age, it is very common for five generations to live together. As a result, the number of people will increase. Some families have six or seven children, and the total number is even more.
However, in the new century, it does not depend on the number of people, but on the individual ability. What's more, the pace of life in the new century is fast, and the relationship is easy to fade. Even brothers and sisters may become estranged as they grow.
The old lady who came from the Fang family is also their own wishes, not group behavior.
After the group came to the cadre rest house, they did not go to the place where the two old people lived, but went to a forest in the cadre rest house.
"Every year on the anniversary, many people come to see the two elderly people. There are many children and grandchildren. If they all come together, they will not be able to squeeze in. Therefore, the cadre rest center will arrange a place in advance for the elderly to meet with their children and grandchildren." Worry Fang Zhao didn't remember the rules here, so Fang's second uncle explained it to Fang Zhao again.
When Fang Zhao and his party arrived, there were already twenty or so people in that area, all of them gathered together at tables and tables, chatting together with good relationships, and too lazy to give a look to those with bad relationships.
"The two old people will also chat with the juniors. However, different people have different lengths of chat. The more important people are, the longer they talk. Last year, the two old people chatted a lot with a cousin. The year before last I have been chatting with a cousin for a long time, but I am not familiar with them and have never spoken to them." Fang Yu told Fang Zhao about his experience of coming here on the anniversary every year. They are all made of soy sauce and will not stand out. Come and visit the two old people.
"I haven't seen my grandpa today. Maybe I came here earlier and have already left. Grandpa doesn't like our house very much. He comes here with his uncle and aunt every year." Fang Yu continued to whisper.
The second uncle of the Fang family is not only difficult to communicate with the younger generation, but he can also quarrel with his biological father, because the two have similar temperaments.
"Yo, Fang Lang, are you here?" Someone at a table under the tree next to him saw the person coming over and said.
Fang Lang is the name of the second uncle of the Fang family. That person is of the same generation as the second uncle of the Fang family. Their fathers are brothers, but they are not close. They have worked together on a project and are familiar with each other.
"Who is that over there?" The man noticed Fang Zhao and asked.
"It's Fang Zhao, the only son of my deceased eldest brother." The second uncle of the Fang family said.
The man thought for a while before matching the words of the second uncle of the Fang family. "Oh, it's him." There are too many relatives to remember, and he doesn't want to remember the unimportant ones.
However, compared to Fang Zhao, that person was more interested in the box that Fang Zhao was carrying. But at this time it was their turn over there, otherwise he would really inquire.
Fang Zhao saw the family enter a house not far ahead. The houses in the woods were built in a relatively retro style, like the tile-roofed houses before the extinction of the world. There is only that house nearby. It is winter now. Although the sun has come out these two days, the temperature is still relatively low. The two old people must be there.
"Let's sit down for a while. Their house has just entered. We'll have to wait for half an hour after them," said the second uncle of the Fang family.
Fang Zhao went over and really planned to sit down and wait, when he heard someone calling his name from the front of the room.
"Fang Zhao! Hey, Fang Zhao, yes, I'm calling you, come here, your old lady and old lady want to see you!"
It was the person who was talking to the second uncle of the Fang family just now. He probably mentioned Fang Zhao to the two old people when he was in the house, so he asked Fang Zhao to come over first.
"Hey, Fang Lang, I didn't call you, you have to wait a little longer." The man signaled the second uncle of the Fang family not to follow him, and only let Fang Zhao pass by alone.
"Xiao Zhao, pay attention to yourself." The second uncle of the Fang family was nervous for Fang Zhao. He would also be very nervous every time he went to see the two old people. That kind of aura was too oppressive. He worried that Fang Zhao was too young to bear it. Couldn't help but be terrified by that aura.
Fang Zhao mentioned the gifts he had prepared for the two old people and strode over.
The room was very warm, there were about ten people sitting in the living room, and the voices were very low. Seeing that Fang Zhao was still muttering something to each other when he entered, he glanced at the box that Fang Zhao was carrying several times, as if evaluating something. .
"It's inside." The person who called Fang Zhao just now pointed to the room inside, and the other party called, "I'll take you in."
After the man brought Fang Zhao into the room, he turned around and left. However, when he left the room, he used a little bit of caution. He didn't close the door, but closed it, leaving a little gap, and he could hear it from sitting in the living room. Conversation inside.
in the room.
Fang Zhao saw two gray-haired old people sitting there. The old lady was okay, with a faint smile on her face, and looked at Fang Zhao. It seemed that she could compare the little figure ten years ago through the current Fang Zhao. . However, the old man next to him didn't look so good. His eagle-like gaze, coupled with his aura of calm and arrogance, would make him nervous if he was really a young and casual junior here.
"You two are still in the same spirit." Fang Zhao smiled, put the box in his hand on the table next to him, opened the box, and took out the contents.
Grandpa Fang was planning to show his face. This kid hasn't been here for ten years, so he has to talk about it this time, but when Fang Zhao took out the contents of the box, he couldn't hold back.
"The Sirius Star?!" Mrs. Fang couldn't help but say.
Fang Zhao took out a miniature aircraft, more than 30 centimeters long, mainly silver-gray, with a logo and words printed on it.
Sirius is a battleship built after human exploration of space in the new century. As one of the pioneers of exploration, Sirius, but this battleship has been retired. However, even if it is retired, the Sirius is still loved by model dealers, not only because of its own meaning, but also because of its economic value.
The reason why Fang Zhao chose this battleship was because the old man and the old lady served on the Sirius Star.
When Fang Zhao handed over the Sirius battleship model aircraft, Mr. Fang pretended not to extend his hand, and the old lady next to him took it.
The old lady was startled when she started.
"This touch..." Looking at a few subtle parts of the model, the old lady looked at Fang Zhao and sighed, "You have a heart!"
Some children and grandchildren bought the Sirius model aircraft before, but they were all thrown away by the old man. Many people thought that the two of them did not like model aircraft, but in fact, it was because those aircraft models were not standard, and there were many subtle mistakes. Only those with deep affection for Sirius will notice those details.
And the one that Fang Zhao took out has no mistakes in those subtle places, and the material is exactly the same as the real Sirius star. It must have cost a lot of money to buy such a model.
Seeing this model aircraft, the old man's face is better, at least when it comes to choosing gifts, Fang Zhao really put his heart into it, and the two of them like it very much.
Since the junior took the initiative to show his favor, the old man is not good to shake his face again.
"I haven't seen you for ten years. It seems that you are doing well. Where are you working now?" asked the old man.
"An entertainment company." Fang Zhao sat down on a chair next to him.
"Oh, it's for entertainment." The old man was not interested, remembered something, and asked again, "Where did you serve in the service?"
"I haven't served yet, I don't have time, and this year has already been arranged." Fang Zhao said.
"Oh? Haven't served yet?" The old man straightened his waist. "So busy at work? What are you busy doing?"
"play games."
"..." The old man stretched out his hand to give the red envelope and took it back.