Sister Han is good at farming

Chapter 297 Farewell

Listening to the grief-stricken cries of Old Mrs. Ruan, although they were just ordinary narration, Ruan Qingqing felt that those two sentences were like a big dark bag falling over her head, trapping her directly in it, and perhaps even tying a knot.

Because in just a moment, she felt like she couldn't breathe.

Ruan Qingqing held Old Lady Ruan's hand, which was as cold as ice, tightly while comforting her.

"Grandma, don't be sad. I think Grandpa himself is reluctant to let go."

Old Mrs. Ruan didn't know which word had irritated her, and tears welled up in her bloodshot eyes again.

"Your grandfather really couldn't bear to leave! When we were eating, his eyes were always looking towards the door. He just wanted to take one more look at you before leaving."

"I'm sorry, I should have come back earlier." When Ruan Qingqing heard this, her throat felt like a ball of cotton was stuffed in it.

"Don't be sorry, your grandfather knows your difficulties." Old Lady Ruan patted Ruan Qingqing's hand, "You are far away from home and have a heavy burden on your shoulders. We all know that. Your grandfather! I'm afraid he wants to tell you a few words. Everyone in the surrounding area knows that Ruan Daqing has a granddaughter from the Wang family. He was afraid that you would be targeted by villains, so he was worried about all kinds of things before he left, and repeatedly told your uncles and brothers to take good care of you."

"Grandpa!" Ruan Qingqing couldn't bear it any longer, so she knelt down, crawled to Grandpa Ruan's bed and burst into tears.

"Qingqing, don't be sad. Ever since we escaped the plague together, your grandfather has loved you the most, even if he doesn't say it. I'm afraid he can't rest easy knowing you're so sad."

Ruan Wanjin, who was kneeling beside her, patted her shoulder to comfort her.

"Yes! Your grandfather passed away at the age of nearly 70, which was considered a happy funeral. He didn't feel any pain before he passed away. He seemed to have expected it, and even asked us to help him take a bath and change his clothes. After we had a reunion dinner together, he passed away peacefully sitting on a chair, and we were all by his side. It's rare to see such a blessed old man in the whole town. Qingqing, don't be sad!"

Ruan Wanyin also spoke out to comfort her.

"Qingqing, let's not be sad anymore. Your grandfather said that his life was worth living." Ruan Wantong also advised.

But Ruan Qingqing couldn't listen at all at this moment. Her mind was filled with all the protection and teachings the old man had given her when he was alive.

To be honest, apart from the fact that her father was not doing well enough and made the old man very angry and didn't care about their family's life or death, the old man has been silently supporting them since then.

Whether it was making handles for farm tools or bamboo hairpins for them, he did not take credit for the money earned from selling the hairpins and was unwilling to ask her for his labor fee.

During the epidemic, he also really protected her and supported her decisions, almost to the point of obedience. If their family can achieve what it has today, it is due to her contribution. This credit can be brought into play, in addition to her father's mindless trust and protection, it is inseparable from the strong support of Mr. Ruan, the head of the family. It was he who made everyone work together and made everyone work together.

"Qingqing, don't be sad. Living a happy life from now on will be the greatest comfort to him." Ruan Wanxi patted her shoulder and advised.

"Daya, your grandfather has just moved to a new place to live. Don't be too sad. If he were still alive, he wouldn't want you to be so sad." Ruan Wantie wiped away his tears and came to persuade her.

The next steps were embalming, closing the coffin, and the funeral procession... After going through the whole process, Ruan Qingqing was in a daze.

After Mr. Ruan was buried, his relatives had to break off some branches from nearby pine and cypress trees and take them back. Basically, each person had to take at least one branch.

After returning, Ruan Qingqing stared at the pine branch in her hand in a daze, and she couldn't help but think about the meaning of life.

She began to reflect on whether it was worth it for her to leave her family, her hometown, and work hard to build three cities and develop Momen.

"What are you thinking about? If you still feel upset, why not talk to me!"

Chi Jingxiao was very worried when he saw Ruan Qingqing looked absent-minded for more than ten days.

"I'm thinking about what kind of life is meaningful. In the past, I thought it was meaningful to do what I wanted to do; later, I thought it was meaningful if what I did could benefit everyone and make everyone's life better. But now, I feel more and more that a life without regrets is meaningful."

Ruan Qingqing raised her head and looked out the window, her voice gradually becoming lower.

"But is there anything in life that is truly without regrets? When making choices, what is weighed may not necessarily be what we can completely give up."

"How can life be perfect? ​​The consequence of wanting everything is often that you get nothing, because our energy is limited after all." Chi Jingxiao said in a deep voice.

"Yes! When we were young, we were curious about everything and wanted to experience and try everything. When we grew up, we slowly discovered that there were actually not many things we had time to do and could do well. At this time, we should subtract from ourselves! I understand the truth, but I still can't let it go in my heart." Ruan Qingqing said with a gloomy expression.

"It is normal that things change, and we have to recognize and accept this. You also said that there are not many things we have time to do and can do well. So why not focus on the present and do what you can do well? Why waste time dwelling on what you missed in the past? Do you want to be immersed in the missed things again in the future?"

"I..." Ruan Qingqing was at a loss for words.

"When we are ready to set off, in fact, the time and distance behind are all limited. Once we stop moving forward and immerse ourselves in entanglement and regret, we will find it difficult to go far. Time has passed and it will never come back. Things that have been weighed down can be sad for a short time, but we should not keep immersing ourselves in them.

After all, we have more important things to do. If we delay the most important things, it will be more trouble than gain! You have to understand that the most important things are what best reflect the value and meaning of our lives. "

Chi Jingxiao looked at Ruan Qingqing seriously, "I hope you don't lose the watermelon to pick up sesame seeds!"

Ruan Qingqing sniffed and said, "I just allow myself to be vulnerable for a while! I don't mean to be vulnerable forever!"

Chi Jingxiao stared at her without blinking, and the lines on his face gradually softened. "You were not vulnerable for just a moment this time, but for ten whole days! You locked yourself in your own world for ten days, without crying, laughing or talking. Do you know that we are all very worried!"

"I……"

Chi Jingxiao's heart softened and he hugged her in his arms. "I know you feel bad, but don't shut yourself up. This won't solve the problem. From the day we were born, we were destined to be separated from our loved ones forever. This is an unchangeable fact, and we have to accept it calmly. Let go of others, and let go of ourselves."

Ruan Qingqing sniffed, "Brother Chi, after Uncle Chi left, how did you convince yourself to accept it calmly?"

Chi Jingxiao tightened his arms, "Don't be sad, but I will miss you sometimes!"