Corpse Recovery Diver

Mr. Xue said, "He must be someone important."

"Mom and Dad, do you feel pressured sitting with her?"

Mrs. Xue quickly shook her head, "For someone of her stature to sit and chat with us, it's something we couldn't wish for more."

Mr. Xue nodded, "Exactly."

Actually, the old lady had already let down her airs, but some things can't simply be set aside. When she sits there, everyone naturally gravitates towards her.

Whatever she wants to hear, people have to talk about.

Mr. and Mrs. Xue originally had a lot to say to their son, but in the past two days, they had repeated everything to the old lady, like sugarcane being chewed repeatedly, leaving them with no energy to nag their son.

Xue Liangliang first took his parents to Wolf Mountain to burn incense, and they stood at the summit, admiring the Yangtze River flowing into the sea.

After descending and getting back into the car, Mr. and Mrs. Xue mentioned that they prayed during incense burning for their son to get married and have children soon.

Xue Liangliang immediately nodded, "I heard Wolf Mountain is very effective in granting wishes!"

Then, Xue Liangliang drove to his regular spot by the river, taking his parents for a walk along the banks.

The vast river view calmed their hearts; Mr. and Mrs. Xue reminisced about their younger days and Xue Liangliang's childhood, walking arm in arm.

Xue Liangliang followed behind them.

Behind them, on the river's surface, a water curtain slowly rose, bowing to the two elderly in front.

She was still in her bridal attire, but with freshly applied lip rouge and a newly powdered face, adorned with a full set of bridal jewelry and a phoenix crown.

The two elders were completely unaware.

Xue Liangliang stopped walking, looking at her as she looked at him.

Though silent, they seemed to simultaneously hear each other's thoughts:

"You have been wronged."

"You have been wronged."

Once the water curtain descended and the river returned to its calm state.

Xue Liangliang unconsciously straightened his back, took a deep breath, and let it out slowly. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Xiao Yuan had mentioned that even formalities have their significance.

He felt it now.

At this moment, he felt he had grown up, truly understanding what responsibility and duty meant.

If before, he had relied only on his unique insight and passion for life and work, he was now beginning to truly plan his life.

This river, this water, these waves... this magnificent landscape.

Starting next year,

He would tame them, transform them, and build upon them.

Along with his junior, Xiao Yuan... together!

...

Zhou Yunyun came, her home was in Shigang, which was very close.

Moreover, Tan Wenbin had already visited her family, and although they hadn't formally engaged or held a banquet, both families had implicitly agreed.

As for their age, in rural areas, many kids their age were already quite independent.

Li Sanjiang took them to pay respects to those two.

Their graves were constructed like a courtyard house. Although miniature, it had multiple sections, resembling a luxury Yin House in the local cemetery.

During the construction of this tomb, there was some trouble, and villagers reported it, so not only did village cadres show up, but the town also sent people down.

After all, in the present day, a small tomb might go unnoticed, but such extravagance was too much, with so many eyes watching.

Seeing people living better lives, if everyone modeled their tombs after this in the future, it would be chaotic, right?

In the end, there was no choice but for Li Sanjiang to modify the explanation about the road construction funds.

He said that the money was indeed given by an overseas Chinese but that person was just a middleman; the real financiers were the two individuals who wanted to return to their homeland in spirit.

Anyway, Ding Dalin had been silent since giving money to plant peach trees, so Li Sanjiang could make things up.

With that, the town's officials had no more objections. Nowadays, to attract foreign investment, local governments have to offer numerous incentives.

Donating money without compensation for roads and bridges, supporting the lone elderly, and subsidizing children's education—all for just two tombs—is not excessive, right?

Thus, in this way, the two elders "settled down" in Si Yuan Village.

When Li Sanjiang arrived with everyone, he noticed traces of lit candles and burnt paper on the graves, and the nearby weeds had been removed.

It seemed many villagers had specially visited during the New Year to pay their respects.

Many contemporary writers like to exaggerate the evils in rural areas due to resource scarcity.

Throughout history, most divine shrines have been built in the countryside; how many have entered the cities?

People have hearts; they are grateful to those who treat them well.

Li Sanjiang set up the offering table, and Tan Wenbin brought Zhou Yunyun to kowtow.

He had promised "godfather" he would do so before.

Seeing that Li Zhiyuan was just standing there, Li Sanjiang quickly waved and gestured, "Little Yuanhou, you should kowtow too and get some blessings; these two are good, they can protect you."

Li Zhiyuan showed a troubled expression.

Tan Wenbin quickly mediated, "Mr. Li, let's not mix things up, these are my lifesavers, I'll kowtow, and it should be enough."

Li Sanjiang: "What do you mean by that?"

Then, facing the two graves, holding burning incense, Li Sanjiang said:

"You two did good deeds by building roads and bridges in our village, I, Li Sanjiang, am grateful for your kindness. On this grand festival, I will kowtow to you."

Li Sanjiang knelt down, then turned to gesture again at Li Zhiyuan.

With the Grandmaster kneeling but himself standing, it was indeed inappropriate.

Li Zhiyuan had no choice but to start kneeling, but just as his knee was about to touch the ground, he heard a sound:

"Crack!"