Chapter 1415 Comfort
Chapter 1415 Comfort
Under the gloomy sky, the cold funeral home stood quietly like a dormant beast, exuding a suffocating atmosphere of sadness.
Inside the museum, pale lights sprinkled in every corner, reflecting people's sad faces.
The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the occasional low sobs echoing in the empty space, adding a bit of desolation.
Xiaomei was dressed in black, and her soul seemed to have been taken away from her. She held her grandmother's urn in a daze.
The urn is square, cold and hard, but it carries her endless longing and attachment to her grandmother.
She knelt on her knees, clasped her hands tightly, her body trembling constantly, and cried heartbreakingly, as if she wanted to vent all the sorrow in her heart.
Every cry was like a sharp blade, piercing the heart of everyone present.
Her hair was scattered messily on her cheeks, and her tears flowed like a flood, wetting her clothes.
Xu Xiaoxiao stood aside, her eyes red and full of heartache and helplessness.
She slowly squatted down and gently held Xiaomei's hand, which had turned white due to the force. Her voice was soft but with a hint of sobs:
"Xiao Mei, don't be like this. Grandma has just gone to another world. In that world, there is no illness or worry. She will live a good life. Moreover, in that world, she will still love you as before and protect you silently."
As she spoke, she gently stroked Xiaomei's back, trying to give her some comfort.
Xiaomei slowly raised her head, her red and swollen eyes full of despair and helplessness.
Her lips trembled and her voice was intermittent: "Xiaoxiao... wuwuwu, from now on, from now on, I will have no relatives, I will be alone, and I will really become an orphan."
"Woooo..."
She sobbed softly, tears pouring out like a flood. "When I think of myself being all alone, I feel so sad and heartbroken... I used to have my grandma by my side, and although life was a little harder and more tiring, I was really happy."
Xu Xiaoxiao listened quietly, her brows slightly furrowed, a hint of sympathy on her face.
She nodded slightly, as if to show that she understood the other person's feelings.
"Yes, I know."
Xu Xiaoxiao's voice was very soft, as if she was afraid to disturb the other person's thoughts, "When grandma is around, you will feel that there is still hope in this life. No matter how hard or tired you are, you will have motivation, right?"
Xiaomei nodded. "Every day when I come home, I can see grandma's warm smile and hear her caring words. I feel very relieved and it doesn't matter how wronged I am."
However, the reality today makes people feel extremely desolate and desperate.
It seemed as if everything had left her in an instant, and her hope for life was shattered.
Her heart was filled with pain and sorrow, as if it was torn apart by an invisible force.
Xiaomei's voice trembled and tears flowed from her eyes like a flood.
Every word is filled with endless sadness and helplessness, which can't help but move people.
"Xiaoxiao, I feel so bad... It feels like my heart is being torn apart, it hurts so much..."
She spoke in tears, her body trembling slightly due to excessive sadness.
After saying this, she could no longer suppress the pain in her heart. She suddenly threw herself into Xu Xiaoxiao's arms and burst into tears like a wounded child. Her cries echoed in the air, making people feel heartbroken.
Xu Xiaoxiao hugged Xiaomei tightly and couldn't help but burst into tears.
She knew very well how much pain Xiaomei was feeling at the moment, but she didn't know how to truly alleviate her sadness.
She could only hold her quietly like this, using her body temperature and companionship to give her a little warmth and strength.
The air in the funeral home seemed to be frozen, and time seemed to stand still at this moment. Endless sorrow permeated this small space and lingered for a long time.
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes were still red and traces of tears still remained on her fair cheeks. She stretched out her slightly trembling hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Xiaomei's eyes. Her movements were as gentle as if she was treating the most precious treasure in the world.
She looked at Xiaomei, her voice a little hoarse but sincere:
"It's okay, Xiaomei, it will be fine. Believe me, no matter how sad things are, they will fade away with time. Time is like a magical doctor, it can heal the deepest pain in this world, it is the best medicine. You see, you still have us, from now on, we are all your relatives, we will always be with you, and we will not let you be alone."
Xiaomei stared at Xu Xiaoxiao blankly, her eyes empty and confused, as if she was still immersed in the great grief of losing her grandmother and unable to extricate herself.
After a long while, she nodded slowly, her voice as weak as a mosquito's: "Hmm..."
Xu Xiaoxiao suppressed her inner bitterness, forced out a smile, and gently patted Xiaomei on the shoulder:
"Pull yourself together, let's go and let grandma go see the world. Grandma has worked hard all her life, and now she has become a breeze between heaven and earth, and she can go and see this vast world."
Sister Na walked over hurriedly, holding the child's hand.
She said to Xiaomei with an apologetic look on her face: "Xiaomei, I'm really sorry. My child and I can't stay in the capital for long. There are still a lot of things waiting for me to deal with at home. After sending grandma off, I can't accompany you to the sea. I'm leaving first. You must cheer up. We all hope that you are well and will wait for you in Linshi."
Xiaomei forced a smile and nodded: "Sister Na, don't worry and go back. I will be fine."
Sister Na gave Xu Xiaoxiao and Nan Weiwei a few more instructions, then turned around and left with the children.
Nan Weiwei and Xu Xiaoxiao looked at each other and tacitly began to help Xiaomei deal with the follow-up matters.
They were busy running around, and finally, all the procedures were completed. They accompanied Xiaomei, carefully holding grandma's urn, boarded the small boat drifting on the sea, and went to the sea.
The boat swayed gently with the waves, making a creaking sound, as if telling the vicissitudes of time. Xiaomei cried as she scattered her grandmother's ashes.
The three of them all felt the same and didn't want to go back, so they just sat quietly on the boat, no one spoke.
The sea breeze blew gently, carrying a salty taste, ruffling their hair.
The sea breeze seemed to have life, gently caressing their faces and bringing a hint of coolness.
The boat rocked gently with the waves, making a creaking sound, as if the sea was whispering.
The sea level in the distance sparkles with golden light under the sunlight, and contrasts with the clouds in the sky, forming a beautiful picture.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment. They were immersed in this peaceful atmosphere and felt the charm of nature.
No one wants to break this tranquility, but just quietly enjoys this moment of peace.
In the distance, where the sea and the sky meet, the sunlight dyed the sky a brilliant orange-red color, which was as beautiful as a dream.
But at this moment, they had no intention of appreciating the beautiful scenery. Everyone felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on their heart, and it was hard to tell what their mood was at the moment.
Is it sadness? Is it relief? Or is it confusion about the future? Perhaps, these complex emotions have long been intertwined and difficult to describe.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty scent, blew across Xiaomei's pale face.
She slowly raised her head and gazed at the vast, gem-blue sky. Her eyes were empty and blurred, as if she wanted to penetrate the layers of clouds and explore the mysteries deep in the universe.
"Xiao Mei, birth, aging, sickness and death are normal, don't be too sad."
Xiaomei was silent for a long time, took a deep breath, and that breath seemed to absorb all the sorrow in the world into her lungs. Then she slowly closed her eyes, and her voice was as light as catkins floating in the wind:
"Have you ever thought that, in fact, we humans are just appendages of the earth and are so insignificant in front of the earth?"
Xu Xiaoxiao and Nan Weiwei,,,,,
Xiaomei continued to nag, "We are like a speck of dust in the vast universe. No matter who is missing, it is like a drop in the ocean, so easy to be ignored. Without us, the earth will still whiz around."
“We live on this planet. Although we think we are the most intelligent creatures in the universe, in fact, our existence is only a brief moment in the entire universe. In the long river of time, human history is only an insignificant part.”
“When we look up at the starry sky and see the endless stars and the vast universe, we can’t help but sigh at how insignificant humans are. Those distant planets, galaxies, and even the boundaries of the universe are far beyond our cognition and understanding.”
"Even on Earth, we are just one of many creatures. Compared with nature, our power is so limited. A natural disaster or a small virus may bring great disaster to mankind."
"However, it is precisely because of the insignificance of human beings that we should cherish each other and work together to explore the mysteries of this world and create a better future. Because in this endless universe, we are each other's only support."
"In this bustling world, people come and go in a hurry, busy with their own lives, without caring about the thoughts of their loved ones. I am no exception, but when grandma left this world, I really felt sad and heartbroken."
"But it's too late to regret. She... has completely disappeared from this world. I will never see her again. Wuuuuu..."
"Xiaoxiao, Weiwei, if one day I also quietly leave this bustling and noisy world like grandma, then everything in this world will have nothing to do with me anymore."
"Xiaomei, don't be so pessimistic." Xu Xiaoxiao persuaded.
"No, Xiaoxiao, just let me nag for a few words, otherwise I will feel uncomfortable."
Xu Xiaoxiao was silent.
"When a person dies, he becomes a pile of ashes. All the laughter, grief, warmth and pain he once had will disappear without a trace as I leave, just like the morning mist being dispelled by the sun."
"When that time comes, I'm afraid all I'll have left will be endless emptiness and deathly silence."
"Without the company of relatives and friends, without the nourishment of sunshine and rain, without the change of seasons, there is only eternal darkness and endless loneliness. Is grandma the same, alone down there, very lonely?"
As she spoke, a crystal tear slid down from the corner of her eye, fell onto the deck, and splashed a small water drop.
Nan Weiwei sat aside, frowning slightly, feeling a sharp pain in her heart.
She looked at Xiaomei's haggard face, moved her lips, but didn't know how to comfort her for a moment.
She gently held Xiaomei's hand, which was cold and trembling, as if she was holding the most fragile treasure in the world.
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at the sparkling sea in the distance. Waves came one after another, hitting the side of the boat, making rhythmic sounds.
She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm and firm: "Xiaomei, how can you think like that? Humans may be insignificant, but our emotions are invaluable."
"Your yearning for grandma is the most sincere and beautiful thing in the world. It will not fade away with time, nor will it disappear because of your departure."
"It will remain in our hearts forever and become the warmest memory in our lives."
"Also, although grandma has left this world, her love for you will never fade away. It will turn into a force that will always accompany you and protect you."
Xiaomei slowly opened her eyes, tears still welling up in her eyes.
She looked at Xu Xiaoxiao and Nan Weiwei, and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "You are right, I am too pessimistic."
"But the pain of losing a loved one is too hard to bear. I feel like I'm in a dark abyss and can't climb out."
Nan Weiwei patted Xiaomei's shoulder gently and said softly: "Xiaomei, we all know you are sad, but life must go on. Grandma in heaven definitely doesn't want to see you stay so depressed."
"You must carry on with your grandma's love, live well, see the beauty of this world, and fulfill your grandma's unfulfilled wishes."
Xiaomei nodded, her eyes gradually becoming firm: "Well, I will, I will go on bravely with grandma's love."
At this time, the afterglow of the sun shines on them, giving their figures a layer of golden light, as if it was a touch of comfort given to them by God.
The sea breeze was still blowing gently, and the waves were lapping against the side of the boat, as if humming a sad tune.
Nan Weiwei suddenly took out a bottle of wine from the cloth bag she was carrying. The amber wine glowed in the afterglow of the setting sun. She then took out a few crumpled paper cups and even took out a pack of cigarettes.
Xu Xiaoxiao and Xiaomei were stunned by this sudden action. They looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.
Xu Xiaoxiao spoke first, with a bit of surprise in her voice: "Weiwei, no...you...what are you doing? We are..."
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