I, strive for the prosperity of the motherland! 【system】

Old Mrs. Li ate only half a bowl of egg cake and couldn't eat any more.

She waved to her nephew and niece's families, as if she had something to say.

Su Xing, Old Mrs. Qiao and the others all moved away from the bed.

Members of the Li family came forward and surrounded Mrs. Li's bed.

Old Mrs. Li gave some instructions to the Li family intermittently. In fact, she didn't say anything substantial. She just gave a few final instructions to the younger generation.

The old woman's relatives all nodded, reassuring her.

Afterwards, Old Mrs. Li also spoke a few words to Old Mrs. Qiao, Old Mrs. Fang and other old ladies.

Finally, Mrs. Li felt tired, so she lay down and said to everyone, "I'll take a nap..."

Her niece tucked the corner of the quilt for the old lady and said softly, "Auntie, go to sleep. I'll stay with you."

At this moment, Su Xing heard the electronic sound of the system suddenly ringing in his head.

[Host completed the hidden mission: fulfilled the last wish of an old woman, allowing her to complete the last journey of her life peacefully and without regrets. Reward: five days of life value, and a random reward: Infectivity +5]

Before Su Xing could react, he heard a few quick and short "beeping" sounds from the monitor beside the bed.

Then, there was a sharp and long sound: "Beep——"

The ward was quiet for a moment, and then quickly became chaotic.

Some people were calling for Mrs. Li, some were checking her breathing, and some were calling for a doctor.

At the same time, sobbing sounds were heard in the ward...

Su Xing stood there in a daze, somewhat absent-minded.

It was a little hard for her to accept it for a moment. The old man who had just been holding her hand and talking to her was now... gone?

Soon, the doctor came.

Confirmed that the old man has passed away.

She passed away peacefully and without suffering any pain.

It looks like he is asleep...

In response to the old lady's last request, her nephew and niece did not let the doctor perform any more meaningless rescue operations.

A few minutes later, the undertaker arrived with the shroud.

The Li family still had a lot of things to do later, so Xi Yanghong left two staff members to help.

Another staff member needs to take Mrs. Fang and other elderly people in the nursing home back to the nursing home to rest.

Su Xing said to the Li family, "My condolences."

After that, we prepared to send Mrs. Qiao home first.

After entering the elevator, Su Xing recalled the voice of the system just now, and suddenly realized that in the past, no matter whether she completed a task issued by the system or a hidden task, the system always started with "Congratulations host".

This is the first time that the system did not say the word "Congratulations"...

Su Xing sent Mrs. Qiao back home. Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Su Xing was a little worried and couldn't help but said, "Grandma Qiao, can I stay here with you tonight?"

Old Mrs. Qiao forced a smile at Su Xing and comforted her, "I am already so old, I have long been accustomed to birth, aging, illness and death. Although I am very sad that Old Li is gone, she did not suffer and died of natural causes. I am sad but also happy for her. This is good. Xiao Su, you don't have to worry about me, go back to school soon."

"I'm leaving?"

Maybe Grandma Qiao also needs some time alone to process what happened today?

"Let's go back."

"Call me if you need anything."

"it is good."

……

When Su Xing returned to the dormitory, several girls in Dormitory 306 noticed that her eyes were red and she was in a very low mood, and they asked her what was wrong.

It was the first time they had seen Su Xing like this.

Su Xing sighed and said, "Grandma Li is gone." She paused and added, "She was the old lady who sang the song 'The Phoenix Returns to the Nest'..."

Several girls immediately remembered the old lady. In the Pingju opera performance that day, the "first lady" was the oldest, trembling, and always gasping for breath when singing. They all remembered her.

Gao Yang asked uncertainly: "What do you mean by go...four?"

Su Xing said: "She passed away in XXX hospital."

"This is too sudden..."

Zhang Caifeng murmured, "Wasn't that Grandma Li still able to perform on stage a few days ago? How come she suddenly..."

"What disease is it that's so urgent?" Pei Shiqi asked.

Su Xing said: "It can be considered a natural death. The doctor said that her body functions had long been declining."

Everyone in the dormitory fell silent.

They didn't know what to say.

It’s a bit sad, but when you think about it, the old man died of natural causes, so it doesn’t seem like a bad thing?

Su Xing was not in the mood to do anything today. After washing up, he went to bed to rest.

……

The body of old lady Li was kept for three days.

The funeral will be held in three days.

Su Xing did not have an exam that day, so he asked for leave from his instructor and attended Mrs. Li's funeral.

Old Mrs. Li was buried in a beautiful cemetery together with her husband, Mr. Gu.

This cemetery was chosen by Old Mrs. Li for herself and her husband using almost all of her savings.

There are photos of Mrs. Li and Mr. Gu on the tombstone.

Mr. Gu passed away early, and the person in the photo was still very young.

Before she passed away, Mrs. Li had already selected a photo for herself, which was also the only photo of her when she was young.

She said it made her look more compatible with her partner.

Su Xing looked at the two people with subtle yet bright smiles on the tombstone, and thought: They must have been reunited by now...

The Li family arranged a funeral meal for the people who came to the funeral.

Afterwards, Su Xing supported Mrs. Qiao and sent her home.

Mrs. Qiao suddenly said, "Old Li's choice of this place is good. I'll think about it and buy a place here. I can still be neighbors with Old Li in the future."

Su Xing's eyes suddenly became wet when he heard this, "Grandma Qiao, what are you thinking about?"

Mrs. Qiao smiled and said, "This is not just wishful thinking. When people reach a certain age, some things must be planned in advance. Otherwise, when the time comes, there will be no preparation at all, and that would be blind."

Su Xing didn't know how to respond.

She sent Mrs. Qiao home and then returned to school.

Su Xing walked aimlessly on the campus for a while, and finally sat down by the Weiming Lake.

She felt a sour and swollen feeling in her heart and was very uncomfortable.

She took out her cell phone, clicked on Weibo, and saw a Weibo post by Mrs. Qiao a few minutes ago.

The content is very short, just a few words.

Qiao Xiumin: "Old Li, have a safe journey."

Su Xing reposted Mrs. Qiao’s Weibo post and edited a farewell poem.

Wake up V: "We cry in the spring breeze,

It opens the prelude to life.

Like a tender bud breaking through the soil, dancing in the wind.

Full of curiosity and ignorance about the world.

Time passes quietly.

Life is as colorful as summer flowers.

We pursue our dreams and bask in the warm sunshine.

Feel the vigor and enthusiasm of life.

However, time is not a constant.

As autumn deepens, life matures.

Wrinkles appeared on the face and the hair was covered with white frost.

The steps began to become slow and heavy.

Finally, winter arrived.

Life sleeps in silence.

Birth, aging, sickness and death are like the cycle of the four seasons.

Unable to stop it, I can only feel relieved and sigh.

I can’t advise you not to be sad.

But please believe that the end of life is not the end.

She is another beginning.

Continue in an endless cycle.