As soon as she heard the news, Ruan Qiuqiu subconsciously looked at Cheng Jun.
He was holding a bag of barley soap in one hand. When he answered the phone, he accidentally shook out a few. The barley soap slid to the ground and Fan's voice strangely matched each other. It was like a funny and sad stage play.
Cheng Jun was stunned for a moment. His face was expressionless and indifferent. His first reaction was to pick up the barley soap on the ground and throw it into the trash can.
The phone screen lit up.
Fan was still waiting for Cheng Jun's answer on the other end of the phone. On the other end of the phone, there was noise from the hospital. It seemed that a family member was arguing with the doctor. The office was even quieter.
Cheng Jun slowly put the bag of barley soap on the table and said, "Cremate."
It was as if he was finalizing a business deal.
On the way to the hospital with Cheng Jun, the two of them continued to be silent.
Father Cheng's body was transported to the crematorium for cremation. The crematorium was not far from where they were, so it only took them 20 minutes to reach it by car.
As soon as they got out of the car, several middle-aged people stood at the door. The men and women had different expressions on their faces. They must have come in a hurry. Compared with Ruan Qiuqiu and Cheng Jun's plain clothes, they were more glamorous.
Ruan Qiuqiu subconsciously grabbed Cheng Jun's sleeve.
"Nephew, you said you were going to cremate your father. Why didn't you tell us?" A slightly plump woman with high cheekbones was wearing high heels. She wiped the corners of her eyes symbolically. "It's a pity that he never had a good life. When he was old, his son became successful. Who would have thought that he would leave so early?"
"That's right. It's a pity."
From their words and expressions, Ruan Qiuqiu did not feel that they were sorry for the deceased. Instead, they were sorry for the money that they did not enjoy.
Cheng Juan ignored them and turned a blind eye to them as he walked towards the door.
Fan was the first to come out. She pushed her gold-rimmed glasses with her fingers and held a briefcase under her elbow. She looked very polite as she walked to the two of them. "Boss, madam."
Ruan Qiuqiu nodded. "How is Uncle Cheng now?"
"It's already been arranged. The cremation will begin soon."
Several people beside him quickly followed and talked to Cheng Jun. As soon as the Jiacheng incident was exposed, they couldn't sit still.
In the early years, they were only considered a well-off family. Father Cheng went out to make a living. Not only did he marry a beautiful woman, but he also made a fortune. He even started a successful business and had a place to stay in the steel jungle.
How many people had mocked him back then? Now, how many people had rushed forward to take advantage of him? At first, Mr. Cheng would still help them. But later on, Mr. Cheng, who had a bad temper to begin with, couldn't hold it in any longer. After making a big fuss, he cut off all contact with them.
Over the years, some of them had made a small fortune in business, and some of them had taken care of rich people. In short, they all lived quite comfortably. When they heard that Mr. Cheng's wife and children were separated, everyone gloated and said that it was his retribution. When he heard that Mr. Cheng's company was in trouble, he attributed it to Mr. Cheng's guilty conscience.
After watching enough jokes, they no longer paid any attention to Mr. Cheng. Who would have thought that the Jiacheng CEO who suddenly popped out of nowhere was actually the taciturn Cheng Jun? The kid from the Cheng family?
They couldn't help but be stunned.
They wanted to use all kinds of opportunities to get in touch with Cheng Jun. Unfortunately, they didn't know where Cheng Jun lived. They couldn't even enter the company, let alone see him in person. It was impossible.
Coincidentally, after waiting for so long without a chance to contact Cheng Jun, they finally used the excuse of Mr. Cheng's passing to inform all their relatives and finally saw Cheng Jun after so many years.
Back then, he was a taciturn child with a good-looking face. He was tall and handsome, and even his wife, who stood beside him, was a one-in-a-million beauty. The couple stood at the entrance of the funeral parlor dressed very plainly, but they were like two celebrities. Wherever they went, they were extremely eye-catching, and the few people were secretly speechless.
The Cheng family didn't have such outstanding appearance genes. In the end, it was because Mr. Cheng had married a beautiful woman that made them envious and jealous.
Contrary to the heavy atmosphere in the funeral parlor, their excited expressions didn't match. They stared at Cheng Jun as if they were gluttons staring at a piece of high-quality wagyu. They couldn't even take their eyes off him.
It made Ruan Qiuqiu very uncomfortable.
She never thought about why these people were still paying attention to other things when their relatives had passed away.
Cheng Jun turned to look at Xiao Fan and said, "Find a new grave."
"Okay."
Cheng Jun's mother was originally supposed to be buried in the ancestral grave, but the family didn't recognize her. They said that she was a girl from out of town and that her feng shui was incompatible, so Mr. Cheng buried her in a grave with good feng shui. Later, Cheng Jun moved his mother's grave elsewhere. Mr. Cheng went to visit in the early years, but he gradually forgot about it. When he learned that Cheng Jun moved the grave, he only said a few words about it and didn't mention it again.
Now, although Cheng Jun was in charge of Mr. Cheng's funeral, it didn't mean that he was willing to bury his father's grave side by side with his mother's.
Cheng Jun held Ruan Qiuqiu's hand, as if to reassure her. The two of them entered the door.
Xiao Fan naturally had no reason to stop them. He smiled slightly, but the corners of his lips didn't curve. He stood in front of them and said, "Today is the funeral. I hope that everyone will respect the deceased. We'll talk about other things later."
"Who do you think you are? You're blocking our way."
"I'm not anyone. Of course. "Xiao Fan adjusted his glasses." If you don't know how to liquidate your assets in the future, you're welcome to come to me. Although my legal team is expensive, they're very conscientious in terms of business. "
"You!"
"Based on my temper in the past, I'm afraid I'd have to ask who you are to come here and behave atrociously."
Xiao Fan spoke very politely and politely. "My temper is good now, and I don't hit people. Otherwise, I'd have to pay for your medical expenses for your broken leg. It's not worth it. "
As soon as he said that, the expressions of the few people changed.
Xiao Fan's smile was very cold. "All kinds of trash are gathered around the boss. Just because he doesn't say anything doesn't mean that we're wooden stakes."
Ruan Qiuqiu followed Cheng Jun into the funeral parlor. She was still a little worried when she saw that the few people were not following them.
She lowered her voice and whispered, "Cheng Jun, those relatives are fine, right? Will they be like Qu Wei again and not let go? "
Cheng Jun's footsteps were very steady.
He said slowly, "Qu Wei is Qu Wei, but there won't be a second Qu Wei."
Qu Wei had room to be taught a lesson. Those people couldn't be bothered to pay attention to them.
Ruan Qiuqiu said, "But …"
Cheng Jun held her small hand tightly. His palm was warm and dry. It wrapped around the back of her hand, making her feel very secure.
"I've said it before. You don't have to worry about these things."
She was stunned for a moment. She looked up and met his lowered eyes. The two of them looked into each other's eyes. Ruan Qiuqiu knew that it was a little inappropriate for her to be moved at this moment. She wanted to laugh, but she quickly restrained her smile and just said softly, "I know."
Cheng Jun didn't want her to worry about these things, so she didn't worry about it.
Because of the few people at the door, Ruan Qiuqiu couldn't help but think of her relatives in her previous life. It seemed that it was also the same. They watched coldly as her parents divorced and watched coldly as no one wanted Ruan Qiuqiu. There were also people who pitied her, but when they thought that someone would be responsible for her in the future, they all withdrew their hands.
Ruan Qiuqiu thought about this in her heart, and she couldn't help but ask, "Why is it like this? Are they affecting each other? In this case, it's never just one person who turns a blind eye, but everyone's indifference. "
Cheng Jun glanced at her.
"It's not like that. Some indifference is innate, while some are forced. "
Cremation was a magical ritual.
The people who went in were heavy. Some were big and some were small, some were fat and some were thin. After they were turned into ashes, they became a pile of soil. There was no difference.
Xiao Fan contacted the graveyard. Father Cheng's ashes were buried without a ceremony, so the entire process was silent and quick. In the evening, the sun gradually set. The magnificent afterglow spilled on the ground. The tombstones in the graveyard were all illuminated. There was no more desolation and sorrow. Instead, it was filled with the grandeur of the setting sun.
Ruan Qiuqiu stood where she was and quietly watched the burial process.
Cheng Jun put one hand in his pocket and watched as the soil was buried and the tombstone was erected. The words on the tombstone were simple. From beginning to end, it didn't mention the names of Cheng Jun and Cheng Jun's mother.
Xiao Fan's words successfully dissuaded a few people, but there were still some who didn't give up. They followed to the graveyard and pretended to put down a bouquet of small daisies.
The daisies drooped their heads and shivered in the wind. They were as desolate as they could be.
The husband and wife ignored them the whole time. Cheng Jun's expressionless face successfully scared them away.
While Cheng Jun was talking on the phone with someone else, a tall and thin middle-aged man took the opportunity to start a conversation.
"You're still young. You don't know what family is. Look at Cheng Jun now. He's definitely regretting it. What's the saying 'the tree wants to be quiet, but the wind won't stop.' A child wants to be raised, but his parents don't wait. Cheng Jun is still young and is still holding his breath. How much hatred can there be between relatives? You should also persuade him not to let him be angry. Our big family will always welcome him. "
Ruan Qiuqiu was about to vomit when she heard this.
The group of people saw that she was obedient and didn't speak the whole time. They thought that she was a kind and pure daughter of a rich family and believed whatever she said.
Back then, Cheng Juan's mother had been fooled by them like this as well.
Ruan Qiuqiu sneered.
"Big family? When Cheng Jun lost his mother and was forced out of the house by his stepmother, who stood up for him?
His mother's body hadn't even turned cold yet, and his father got a marriage certificate with another woman. Who stood out to say anything?
In the past, you didn't treat yourselves as elders, and now you want others to serve you? Do you think you're raising a dog? When you're happy, you bark, and when you're unhappy, you kick, and you don't allow the other party to hold a grudge, right? "
"Hey, little girl, how can you talk like that!"
Ruan Qiuqiu spoke quickly and anxiously, but her words were very sarcastic. They couldn't look away, but they couldn't get angry with Ruan Qiuqiu. They were so angry that their faces turned red, but they couldn't do anything.
"What did I say?"
Ruan Qiuqiu put one hand on her waist. She didn't realize that Cheng Jun had already hung up the phone. He was standing behind her and looking at her silently with a burning gaze.
She said angrily, "I married Cheng Jun, and I only recognize him as my husband. If he recognizes the rest, then I'll recognize them. If he doesn't, then what does it have to do with me?"
If it weren't for the fact that it wasn't good to quarrel in front of a grave, Ruan Qiuqiu would have more words to say.
She had always seen how Father Cheng treated Cheng Jun in the past. Now, these people still wanted to get a share of the pie. In comparison, they couldn't even compare to Qu Wei. In any case, Qu Wei knew that he had to curry favor with them. He knew that he had to maintain a superficial appearance and not fall out with them.
They, on the other hand, came to take advantage of him as they wished. Did they really think that Cheng Jun was a fool with a lot of money?
Ruan Qiuqiu wanted to continue to retort, but the hood of her hoodie was pulled up and pulled back. Ruan Qiuqiu subconsciously retreated until she was behind Cheng Jun.
Little Chili, who was still angry just a moment ago, instantly turned into a defenseless little lamb.
Cheng Jun protected her behind him.
There was no expression on his face, and he didn't even bother to look at them.
"Since the visit is over, let's leave."
"Nephew …"
"I think that Xiao Fan has already said everything that needs to be said." Cheng Jun put one hand in his pocket and stared at them coldly. His gaze was like a cold knife. His pupils were extremely dark, and it made people's hearts tremble.
"What he means is what I mean. Do you still remember Third Uncle? "
"…"
The few of them instantly fell silent and looked at each other speechlessly.
Then, they laughed embarrassedly and their faces were a little pale. Although they still wanted to freeload off Cheng Jun's money, their lives were more important. Cheng Jun's gaze didn't seem to be joking.
They said goodbye awkwardly and quickly turned to leave. Each of them ran away as if their buttocks were on fire. It didn't take long for them to disappear without a trace.
Ruan Qiuqiu stood behind Cheng Jun and watched them leave in a sorry state. She asked in a daze, "What happened to Third Uncle? Why did they look like they had seen a ghost? "
"Back then, he wanted to hook up with a rich young lady and did something outrageous. A few days later, someone came to find him and almost beat him up until he was crippled."
Ruan Qiuqiu was shocked.
"Would you do the same thing?"
Cheng Jun: "Yes."
Ruan Qiuqiu: "Yes?!"
Cheng Jun gave her a sidelong glance and said in a gentle tone, "Can't you even tell that I'm joking? It's better not to do things that violate the law. "
Ruan Qiuqiu: "… You really scared me to death."
Sure enough, Cheng Jun was the least domineering president.
The cold night gradually deepened. The night breeze blew and some of the cold wind brushed past their ears, as if a ghost was blowing in their ears. Ruan Qiuqiu imagined it and shivered in fright.
Cheng Jun put his arm around her shoulders. "Let's go."
"Oh … Okay."
The two of them walked down the road. Ruan Qiuqiu couldn't help but ask, "They won't pester us again, right?"
"They won't." Cheng Juan paused and then continued slowly, "Just as you said, I'm the only husband you can recognize."
"…"
Her cheeks were flushed with the color of sunset.
When she said this sentence, she didn't feel that there was anything wrong with it. However, when Cheng Jun said it, it felt like she was confessing to him. Ruan Qiuqiu's cheeks burned and she couldn't help but want to go up and cover his mouth.
"Don't mention it!"
Cheng Jun looked serious. "Isn't that what you said before?"
"I don't care. I just don't want you to mention it."
Ruan Qiuqiu was about to cover his mouth with her hand, but Cheng Jun grabbed her wrist. He tightened his grip, and Ruan Qiuqiu staggered into his arms and clung to him tightly. She subconsciously looked up and saw Cheng Jun staring at her. Ruan Qiuqiu, who was trying to break free in a flurry, instantly fell silent.
The way he looked at her was so affectionate that her heart couldn't help but beat wildly a few times, as if it was going to jump out of her chest.
Cheng Jun said in a low voice, "The way you argued just now made me want to kiss you."
If it weren't for the fact that it was inappropriate to do so in the cemetery, he would have really kissed her.
Ruan Qiuqiu's face was so red that it was about to be cooked. Why did Cheng Juan always say things that made her heart flutter when she was unprepared?
She quickly broke free from Cheng Jun's embrace and said, "Let's go home."
Cheng Jun held her hand as she said, and the two of them gradually walked down the cemetery.
The last ray of sunlight was gradually swallowed up, and the sky darkened. The stars lit up the sky, showing them the way back.
Ruan Qiuqiu subconsciously touched her pocket and suddenly found that her phone was gone. She was surprised and felt up and down for a long time. Strange, when she was in front of the tombstone, her phone was still in her pocket.
"Ah, my phone!"
"What's wrong?"
"I probably didn't pay attention when I was walking and dropped it on the road. It's okay. You just wait here. I'll be back soon. "
It was only a few steps away. She told Cheng Jun not to move and trotted back to the tombstone. A few wilting daisies hung their heads and were blown by the wind. Ruan Qiuqiu gradually stopped and pushed the wilting daisies to the side. The flowers she bought were placed in the center. The fresh petals had absorbed enough water and were blooming beautifully.
A soft voice sounded beside her: "It's okay. Just put it there. Fresh and wilted flowers, it won't make a difference in a day or two. "
Ruan Qiuqiu was so scared that she almost screamed.
It was a very scary thing to suddenly hear someone's voice in the quiet cemetery, especially when Ruan Qiuqiu didn't notice that there was someone else around.
She picked up the phone at her feet and stood up straight. A woman stood about one or two meters away. She was wearing a somewhat outdated high-collared dress and a pair of low-heeled shoes. Her long black hair was gently blown by the wind. In the dark night, her face was a little blurred, but her eyes were a rare and unique beauty. They looked somewhat familiar.
She reminded Ruan Qiuqiu of Lin Daiyu. She had a pair of tearful eyes that were half-lowered, but there was also a kind of aloof charm.
It was easy for Ruan Qiuqiu to think too much in this kind of scene.
She swallowed her dry throat and asked, "You … are also here to see Mr. Cheng?"
"No." She shook her head. "I'm just passing by."
"Oh."
Seeing her standing in front of the tombstone alone in the cold wind, Ruan Qiuqiu said, "It's late. You should go back early. It's not good for your health to be in the cold wind."
As soon as she said that, the other party smiled slightly.
"I like you very much."
Ruan Qiuqiu was stunned by the sudden confession of the beauty.
"Um … thank you?"
"You should go back soon." She waved her hand.
The cold wind was even colder, and Ruan Qiuqiu shrank her head. She nodded, put her phone in her pocket, and strode toward where Cheng Jun was. Cheng Jun was answering the phone sideways. She didn't know what he said, but when Ruan Qiuqiu ran behind him, he hung up the phone.
Ruan Qiuqiu looked back again, but the beauty had disappeared.
Cheng Jun followed her gaze. "What are you looking at?"
"… Nothing, I just saw a strange person."
Ruan Qiuqiu muttered in her heart. She was so elusive that she thought she had really met a ghost.
"By the way, who were you calling?"
"Nothing, just some things to deal with. Let's go. "
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