Chapter 44 Qingming Festival
Early in the morning, Cai Zhiliang sighed while holding the newspaper published by his newspaper office.
Cai Zhiliang finally found the reason why newspaper sales never increase. Just using newspapers to curse people is useless.
Cai Zhiliang discovered it yesterday, but there is nothing he can do about it. The editors of the newspaper are limited and cannot write high-level articles.
Cai Zhiliang occasionally thinks of the historical incident in which Zhuge Liang cursed Wang Lang to death. He can only lament that even to curse, professionals are needed.
In an instant, Cai Zhiliang threw down the newspaper and drove to the exchange to check his stocks. After waiting for such a long time, it was time to reap the fruits of the war.
In two days, Cai Zhiliang was a little anxious, and the stock price gradually remained at 17 Hong Kong dollars. For some unknown reason, it did not continue to rise.
Cai Zhiliang did not sell in the end and could only continue to wait.
It was Saturday, Tomb-Sweeping Day, and the harbor city was gloomy, with a storm approaching.
The Cai family, led by Cai Shao and Cai Xun, went to the cemetery on the Kowloon Peninsula to sweep the graves of their ancestors and offer sacrifices.
Cai Shao was not in good health. Although Cai Xun persuaded him, he still insisted on going.
"You all come here, An Ning, Ajie, come here." Cai Xun directed his son and daughter-in-law to place the sacrifices, while Cai Shao summoned the grandchildren.
Every year when sweeping the tomb, Cai Shao would gather his grandchildren and introduce the identity of the tomb owner one by one. Cai Zhiliang had heard about it many times, but until now, except for the tombs of his great-grandfather and great-grandmother, he could not remember the others.
It was so long ago that Cai Zhiliang was too lazy to remember it. As for Cai Zhiyao, Cai Zhijie and others, it was probably the same. After all, it took five generations to kill a gentleman.
Cai Shao also knew what his grandchildren were thinking and took the trouble to introduce them every year. Here were his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and his wife who gave birth to his children. They were all the people he respected and were closest to.
, I also hope that as a person respected by my children and grandchildren, I will not let go of my incense.
"This is the tomb of your great-great-grandparents..." Cai Shao started to introduce the person with the highest seniority.
When Cai Zhijie was still in elementary school, he asked, "Who is your great-great-grandfather?"
Cai Shao was not angry when his words were interrupted. Instead, he was very happy and patiently explained: "He is my grandfather, which is also your grandfather's grandfather."
Cai Zhijie scratched his head, stretched out his little finger and made two more gestures, then nodded in understanding.
Next is the tomb of Cai Xun's uncle's grandparents. This uncle had no children and adopted a boy from a relative. However, when the child grew up, he returned to the family. Since then, Cai Shao's father has been sweeping the tomb.
Then came Cai Shao's uncle, who died of illness before he was a minor.
"Ahem..." Cai Shao suddenly started coughing and his face turned red. Cai Zhiliang quickly opened the kettle he had prepared and handed it to his grandfather.
"Grandpa, drink some hot water and take a moment..."
Cai Shao drank a few sips of hot water, breathed a sigh of relief, and said to Cai Zhiliang: "A-Liang, come and introduce me."
While supporting Cai Shao, Cai Zhiliang said: "This is the tomb of our great-grandfather and great-grandmother, that is, our grandfather's parents. Great-grandpa was born in the 23rd year of Guangxu and died in the 37th year of the Republic of China.
52 years old. My great-grandmother was born in the 25th year of Guangxu's reign and died in 1953 at the age of 55."
Cai Shao nodded approvingly and was very pleased with Cai Zhiliang's introduction, especially the introduction of the birth and death dates of his parents, which showed that Cai Zhiliang had kept it in mind.
Cai Zhiliang then led his younger brothers and sisters to introduce the tomb of his second grandfather, Cai Xun and Cai Shao's brother who died young, Cai Xu.
Cai Zhiliang took the lead and continued forward, arriving at the grave of his great-aunt, Cai Minghe's mother. At this time, Cai Minghe and his wife had already laid out the sacrifices, and Cai Zhiliang immediately called on his younger brothers and sisters to start kowtowing.
After the ceremony was completed, the whole family gathered together and had lunch.
For Cai Zhiliang, this lunch was a torment because from time to time they mentioned the sudden scandal between Cai Zhiliang and Lin Qingxia. They also knew that this must be made up by the media, but it did not prevent them from gossiping. It was rare to find something new.
He is also his nephew.
After finally waiting for the banquet to be over, Cai Zhiliang volunteered to see Cai Shao off, so as to avoid the constant teasing of everyone.
"A Liang, if I hadn't read the newspaper, no one would have told me about your dating. How far has it progressed?"
Cai Shao's words made Cai Zhiliang stunned for a long time before he realized what he had said before. His cousin might have felt that he was thin-skinned and was embarrassed to say it.
"My grandpa, didn't I just say that it was all made up by the media..." Cai Zhiliang explained again while driving.
"That's such a pity. You're not young anymore. It's time to find a woman to live with. Is there anyone suitable recently?" After talking about big stars, Cai Shao started to ask about Cai Zhiliang's girlfriend.
"Didn't my third uncle tell you that his friend's daughter is going to be introduced to me?" Cai Zhiliang was inexplicably grateful to Cai Minghe. He had dealt with his mother before, and now he can deal with Cai Shao. It is really a bottle of magic oil and inspiration.
Very.
"Ahe?" Cai Shao had indeed never heard his son mention it and was a little surprised.
"Yes." Cai Shao's attention was successfully diverted, and Cai Zhiliang was a little excited.
Cai Shao then smiled and said: "I will check for you what his friend's name is."
Cai Zhiliang said: "I didn't ask about that. This girl is still studying in the UK. She is already in her third year of college and she just came back during the summer vacation."
Cai Shao said "Oh" and said, "I'll ask Ah He another time."
"Isn't the eldest sister dating? I forgot to ask just now, have you seen that handsome boy?" Cai Zhiliang turned to talk about his cousin's dating.
Cai Shao indeed sighed and said, "I've seen it before..."
After only saying three words, there was nothing more to say. Looking at Cai Shao's expression, it was obvious that he was not very satisfied.
"What's wrong? Is it because I'm not pretty enough, or because my family situation is not good?" When talking about others, Cai Zhiliang was obviously much more relaxed.
"Am I that feudal?" Cai Shao glared at Cai Zhiliang, obviously not agreeing with Cai Zhiliang's words.
Cai Zhiliang knew as soon as he heard that he was in trouble. Maybe Cai Shao had a dispute with Cai Meiqi when he asked about family conditions, which led to the feudal theory.
Cai Zhiliang said: "Even if you are in free love, you should get to know the other person's family. After all, you will live together in the future."
Cai Shao nodded and said, "Not to mention how my family is, that kid is not honest."
Cai Shao had obviously done some research and felt that the person Cai Meiqi was dating was dishonest and believed that Cai Meiqi was entrusting someone with wrongdoing. Of course, it is also possible that Cai Shao was too demanding. After all, he is a grandfather and always wants to find the best for his granddaughter. Otherwise, what else?
Tell the eldest son.
Cai Zhiliang didn't think there was any problem and said, "If it's not honest, let Third Uncle fix it."
Cai Zhiliang's meaning is very clear. If you feel it's inappropriate and you can't explain it to Cai Meiqi, then just talk to the handsome guy directly and show off your family background.
Cai Shao closed his eyes, leaned on the back of the chair, feeling a little tired, and said, "Observe again."
Cai Zhiliang remained silent and concentrated on driving. Cai Shao still lived in his old apartment, alone. Occasionally Cai Meiqi would come back to stay for a few days.
Cai Zhiliang slowly parked the car on the side of the road. Cai Shao opened his eyes and said, "Go back, I can get up there myself."
"We're already at the door, why don't you let me take a breath?" Cai Zhiliang teased, and went upstairs with Cai Xun.
Chapter completed!