After I came back, I took some time to visit Grandpa. Sometimes he was at home, but he didn't seem to be in a good mood. He didn't say much to me before sending me away. Every time he went to the study, he would close the door. I don't know what he was doing. Other than his uncle's place, he went to Sister Hua's place. In just one week, she had run to Urumchi three times. I went to tell Grandpa that I wanted to go too, but Grandpa wouldn't let me. He said that it was inconvenient for a man and a woman to be alone. I felt that he didn't have the intention to fulfill my wish. It wasn't good to mention this matter again. I was very troubled for a moment. When I had time, I would squat at my uncle's house and brag to him. However, I found something very interesting. Every time Grandpa started to look for the grave, the first to disappear was him and Sis Hua, followed by Uncle. After that, the whole group of people disappeared. I'm very anxious. Firstly, I can't see Sister Hua. Secondly, school is about to start. I haven't gained much now. Moreover, Grandpa hasn't seen my results yet. When people wanted to perform, it was very depressing to not have a stage.
Uncle called me when he came back and said that he might go out again soon. I was a little happy, but I didn't have the excitement I had when I first came back. I didn't ask where they were going, but when they were leaving. "I'm not sure," his uncle said."We need to prepare!"”
I pestered my uncle to take me to Bayin Valley to cool off. The weather was too hot. My uncle couldn't argue with me, so he called Second Uncle. Second Uncle understood my thoughts and called Sister Hua, which made me very excited. When they went up the mountain, Second Uncle drove the Bluebird and ran around. The road was not very far, but it was very difficult. Sister Hua and I were in the back seat. Second Uncle was driving, and Little Uncle was sitting in the front seat. I didn't know what to say. I was restless and my face was red. When the car drove out of the city, I only managed to say half a sentence."Sis Hua, are…are you thirsty? Shall I pour you a drink?"
His uncle was blind." Give me a bottle of beer. I'm thirsty!"”
I rolled my eyes at him from behind. Second Uncle saw it. It seemed that if he wasn't driving, he would laugh until he fell to the ground. Sis Hua was wearing a cap. She looked at me and shook her head gently to indicate that she didn't want it. There was only half a person between us, but to me, it was like the distance between heaven and hell. I tried to grab her hand. I made up my mind a few times, but I felt that it was very inappropriate. In the end, I gave up and cursed myself in my heart. The air conditioner was on in the car, but my sweat kept flowing out. I peeked at her from time to time, but she was still cold. Did she not know how to smile?
No one spoke in the car. It was very quiet, even if his uncle was asleep or thinking about some girl. I cleared my throat." I'm trying to lighten the atmosphere. Let me tell you a joke. Hmm, those who have money will support the rich, and those who don't will support the poor!”
His uncle turned around and said,"That's great. Your second uncle likes to hear jokes, and so do I!"”
I suddenly realized that I had done something very embarrassing. I originally wanted to push this matter to my uncle so that I could take the opportunity to see Sis Hua. I didn't expect it to fall on me again. My brain began to work at light speed, trying hard to dig out jokes. However, the annoying thing was that the jokes that popped up were basically all dirty jokes that I told to the group of people in the dormitory. I picked the safest one and cleared my throat." Yes, there was a bat. It died and met God." God said that he could grant it three wishes! The bat thought for a moment and said that he wanted four wishes. God said, okay, you say it!"
I looked around. Everyone was starting to pay attention to me. Sis Hua was also looking at me. I suddenly felt a little happy, so I sat up straight and said,"The bat said that my first wish was to turn white because I have been black all my life. God said, no problem. The bat said," The second wish is that I want to drink blood. I want to drink blood for the rest of my life." God said yes. The bat said," The third wish is that I want to keep my wings. I can fly when I have time." God said yes. The bat said," I've thought about the fourth wish for a long time. Humans like women, and I will have women in the future. I want all the women in the world to like me! God said,"Satisfy you." Then, with a wave of his hand, he turned it into an object. Guess what this object is?”
Uncle turned around and leaned on the seat to look at me." Items? Food? Or is it used?"
I looked at Sis Hua. She didn't seem to have guessed it either. I was proud of myself and said with my head held high,"Yes, I can't eat it, but I can use it! Wahaha, this answer, the men who came over could guess, but the men who didn't come over couldn't!”
Sis Hua seemed to have guessed and said,""Boring!"
But when I saw the smile on her lips, I felt happy.
"What's the white one with wings?" his uncle was still struggling.”
I laughed for a long time." There's an advertisement. Have you seen it?”
His uncle's eyes widened." What?”
I covered my mouth and pinched my throat." An Erle's protection is considerate and thoughtful.”
Uncle looked at me, his jaw almost dropping." Wingguards? Wings! A sanitary pad!"
I was waiting for this moment. I pretended to laugh so hard that I fell back and forth. I threw myself directly onto Sis Hua's lap and laughed loudly. Sis Hua actually didn't slap me, so I've taken advantage of her. I sat up, turned sideways, and smiled at Sis Hua. She looked at me coldly." Did you learn this in university?”
I suddenly felt bored and stuttered," This…this is purely for entertainment. It's purely for entertainment, my uncle. Haha, entertainment!”
Uncle looked at me and said,"This joke is not bad. I'll guess it for my friends when I go out to play in the future. Do you still have nephews? Tell me a few more."
How could I dare to say anything? My image was completely ruined. Fortunately, we arrived at our destination. In the cool mountains, the stream flowed with the melted snow from the top of the mountain. It was cold to the bone. His uncle threw the watermelon and beer into the river and ran into the yurt to talk to the herdsmen about food. There were dense pine trees on the mountain, and marmots poked their heads out of the tree holes from time to time. It felt really good.
I tightened the shoelaces of my boots and shouted at Sister Hua and Second Uncle to climb the mountain. Little Uncle shouted from afar,"One hour! I brought half a sheep. Come back when you're done playing.”
This mountain is more reliable. It's not steep, but it's also very steep. I can only climb up when I'm almost touching the ground. The mountain forest was filled with the smell of pine resin, mixed with the smell of rotting pine branches, but it felt very pleasant. I ran at the front and occasionally reached out to pull the person behind me. When I pulled Second Uncle, he winked at me, but I pretended not to see it. When I pulled Sis Hua up, I was very careful, but she didn't need me to pull her up at all. She just went up by herself.
When I reached the top of the mountain, I was so happy that I was about to explode. The mountain is high and I am the peak! I spread my arms and looked at the mountains in the distance. I felt like I was about to fly. The warm sunlight sprinkled on my body. I simply lay on the ground again and used the big rock as my pillow. It felt so comfortable.
Second Uncle was also sitting on a big rock. He looked at Sis Hua who was standing beside him and said,"Xiao Hua, how old are you this year?"
Sis Hua looked at Second Uncle." Twenty-five.”
"What about you, Min?"”
I looked at him and said,"I'm twenty-one.”
Second Uncle said,"You're not young anymore. That's fast. When Min was born, I was only in primary school. Now…Sigh, I'm old!”As he spoke, he looked at me.
I was puzzled. What was he up to? Second Uncle continued," I have a regret. When I was in school, there was a girl who was very good to me. In the end, your grandfather took me to dig a grave. Now that the other children are already doing nothing, I'm still single. You're not young anymore. You should consider it. By the way, Xiao Hua, our Min 'er has always had a good impression of you. You should know that it's not easy to find fate in this line of work!”
He paused and looked at Sis Hua. Sis Hua didn't say anything, but I could see that her gaze was drifting. There was hope! I sat up straight and Second Uncle said,"Xiao Hua, are you interested in my Min 'er? If you don't have it, just say it. Don't delay anyone!”
Sis Hua looked at Second Uncle and then at me." Your father is angry every day now. Do you still have the mood to do that?”
Second Uncle didn't seem worried." He belongs to him. I'm talking about you and Min. We can't call for help like this!”
Sis Hua was stunned for a moment. She probably did not expect her second uncle to ask. She thought for a while." Let's talk about it in the future!”As he spoke, he turned around and went down the mountain.
Second Uncle and I were stunned. This…Is this considered a promise or not? This Tai Chi is really amazing. After a long time, I asked Second Uncle,"Does this count as a promise?"
Second Uncle looked at me and said,"It counts? It doesn't seem like it…Min 'er, I can't be sure about this, but since she didn't reject you, there's still a chance. I've helped you. Don't say that Second Uncle didn't help you in the future!”
I nodded, and Second Uncle also went down the mountain. I stood at the top of the mountain and looked at the blue sky and white clouds. My emotions were complicated. I sighed and followed him down the mountain. As he walked into the yurt, he could smell the fragrance of meat. His uncle was roasting meat in front of a barbecue stall. There was a big iron bucket beside the bonfire not far away, and mutton was stewed in it. The old man in the yurt was mixing the scorpion grass with hot water. Second Uncle and Sister Hua went over to help. I came out alone with beer and ran to the stream to splash.
The food was delicious, and because of the high altitude, he didn't get drunk no matter how much he drank. Sis Hua acted as if nothing had happened and quietly cut a piece of lamb leg meat with Yengisar. We sat on the ground, and my uncle actually danced the Uighur dance with the old herdsman, making us laugh from time to time.
That night, we stayed in the yurt for the night. Second Uncle and Little Uncle had already begun to cooperate with the crickets and snore, but I couldn't sleep, thinking about the conversation on the mountain today. I put on a military coat and walked out of the yurt. Under the moonlight, I saw Sister Hua standing on a big rock by the stream. I quietly leaned over. I wanted to stand behind her and look at her, but I was worried that she would be cold, so I walked forward. I had just taken off my military coat when I bumped into a rock on the ground and disturbed her. She suddenly turned around, pulled out Yengisar and pointed at me. I was in a daze for a moment. Sister Hua saw that it was me and put away Yengisar." You're not asleep yet?”
I said," Yeah, I can't sleep. I saw you here, so I was afraid you'd be cold…" I handed over the military coat.
She did not take it and turned around." I'm not cold. You can wear it."”
I walked forward and put the coat on her." I've been looking at you for a long time. It's cold on the mountain. Don't freeze!”
Sis Hua turned around and looked at me. We were very close to each other. The moonlight shone on the stream and her soft long hair. It felt beautiful. Neither of us spoke. I slowly held her shoulders and gently pulled her into my arms. She didn't resist. My heart was unusually calm. Perhaps it was this peace, perhaps it was this peace, perhaps this was fate. Her head was buried in my chest. I closed my eyes and felt her breathing, her fragrance, and the only existence in this world. I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. I really hope that this moment will last forever and that we will never be separated.
I gently caressed her shoulder. Even though she was wearing a military coat, I could still feel her soft skin. I really wanted to hold her in my hands and take good care of her. I raised my head and wanted to hold her face, but I didn't dare to open my eyes. I would rather think of the beauty of the melting ice and snow in my mind. The moonlight concealed my sudden nervousness and her beauty. I lowered my head gently. She was close, so close that I could feel her breathing on my face. My eyes were still closed. In the cold wind, I searched for that lips. Even though it was a cold night, I felt that I had been melted. Happiness came so suddenly.
I was about to touch her lips when Sis Hua suddenly pushed me away. I staggered and fell from the big rock. Fortunately, she didn't use much strength. I steadied myself. This sudden change brought me back to reality from a dream. I didn't dare to raise my head, afraid that tears would appear on that cold face. Sis Hua turned around and said softly,""You should go back. It's too late."
I stood rooted to the ground, not knowing what to do." I…I…I'm sorry, I…"
Sis Hua turned around and took off her coat. She put it on my shoulder." I'm tired. I'm going back to sleep!”
I handed the coat over again." Oh, I'll send you then.”
Sis Hua waved her hand." No need!"
I followed him." Mmm, put your coat on the blanket tonight. It's cold!"”
She didn't answer me and turned to leave, quickly blending into the night. I stood there in a daze, as if all of this was like an epiphyllum, beautiful and peaceful in an instant. Was…was all of this real? I crouched down and caressed the cold river water. It was bone-chilling, but this bone-chilling cold made me know that all of this had really happened. I stood up with mixed feelings. I felt sweet and desolate. I didn't know if I should be happy or sad. I walked back to the yurt in a daze. When I fell down, I thought of Sis Hua. This was really torturous. Sigh, I sighed. I was lonely and couldn't sleep. I couldn't break my yearning.
In a daze, I seemed to really see it. I saw the smile of the melting ice and snow. It was not far ahead, but it was very blurry, very blurry. I started to run wildly, wanting to see it more clearly, wanting to catch it, but the light lit up. It was blinding, incomparably blinding. My face…was it raining? What…what was this?
When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was a shepherd dog. It was lying next to me. I don't know if it was because I had the smell of mutton, but it kept licking my face, and it looked like it was enjoying it. Even more helplessly, I waved my hand to chase it away, but it wagged its tail and came up to lick me. I struggled to sit up and realized that the top felt of the yurt had been pulled open. I retreated to a dark place and continued to sleep with my head covered. Hmph, he couldn't even sleep well! In just a few breaths, I was kicked heavily in the butt again. I flew into a rage out of humiliation and pulled the blanket. Just as I was about to flare up, I saw my uncle put his hands on his waist and said,"Kid, you're already past the age of growth, right? Why are you sleeping like an old man? Hurry up and eat! We have to rush back before noon today. Hurry up and get up!”
I said unwillingly,"Sleep a little longer!”
His uncle pulled the blanket away." Sleep my ass! Get up and eat!" No one will heat up your food later!”
It was so cold outside! Not long after I got up, I felt my hands and feet cold. I wiped my face by the stream and swayed to find a place to relieve myself. I yawned loudly. Just as I unbuttoned my pants, I heard a voice behind me. When I turned around, I was so scared that I held back my pee. It was…Sister Hua. She was wearing a black singlet and was wiping her neck with a wet towel. I turned around anxiously and laughed." Sister…Sister Hua, good morning. Did you go to exercise?”
Sis Hua was also stunned for a moment. Then, she nodded and turned to walk towards the yurt. Suddenly, she turned around and said to me,"Your zipper is open."
I quickly lowered my head and said,"Ah, ah, I'm sorry!" I…"
She zipped herself up and walked away. I heaved a sigh of relief. Why was she always there when I needed to pee? I had just taken a step when I realized that I had yet to resolve the emergency. Oh my god, it was simply a mess.
After the meal, his uncle gave the unfinished sheep to the herdsmen and gave them 200 yuan. Sis Hua sat in the front passenger seat while my uncle and I sat in the back. Along the way, I tried my best to say a word to Sis Hua, but it was all in vain. My uncle pestered me to tell him dirty jokes, but I refused. I only felt bored and fell asleep.
When I reached the door, Sis Hua and the others had already gotten out of the car. I dragged a long saliva stick and was woken up by Second Uncle.
"Come over and wash my car later! Look at this saliva!"
I smiled embarrassedly and pulled Second Uncle to ask,"Sister Hua, you didn't see it, did you?"
Second Uncle said,"She saw you sleeping, so she didn't disturb you. I don't know if she saw you drooling."”
I hurriedly took my backpack and said goodbye to Second Uncle. After returning home, I took a comfortable hot bath and lay in bed thinking about beautiful things. The scenes from last night surfaced in my mind. I regretted not opening my eyes at that time, regretted not kissing him quickly, regretted not hugging him tighter. In short, I fell asleep in regret and happiness. I slept all the way until the afternoon, so much so that I didn't want to get up when I woke up. I wanted to continue dreaming about Sis Hua.
In the next two days, I went to my grandfather's place. He didn't seem to want to have too much interaction with a junior like me. I wanted to go to Sister Hua's place to get in touch with her, but there was no one there. This made me very worried. However, after thinking about it, he felt at ease. Perhaps it was a good thing not to see him. I couldn't get rid of that grave in my heart. Every time I thought about it, I always felt too much regret. This made me think of someone-Yin San Ye. Perhaps I could get some news from him. When I asked Grandpa for Third Master Yin's number, he reminded me not to tell anyone about the grave.
When I got home, I flipped through the map of Xinjiang and gave Master Yin San a call. The first time, no one picked up. The second time, no one picked up. The third time, no one picked up. It was until night that an unknown number called my phone. I picked it up. On the other end of the phone, a thunderous voice said,""Who called me today?"
I was so happy. This voice left a deep impression on me. How could I not recognize it? I said excitedly,"Yin San Ye, it's me, Min 'er!"”
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. I knew he didn't remember who I was. I said,"It's me, Min-er!"
"Min 'er? Which Min 'er?"
I snorted and said coquettishly,"Third Master Yin, are you getting old? I am Second Master's grandson, your godgrandson, Min 'er!”
The other end of the phone exploded before I could continue." Yo, yo, Min Er! My grandson! You should have said so earlier. Why did you think of me?"
I laughed out loud." Grandpa went abroad. I thought you went with him. I just called to say hello.”
The person on the other end of the phone said," Hahaha, this old man is very good. Even if I die, I won't be as useless as your grandfather and run abroad. Hmph! Where are you?"
I said,"I've been back for a long time. I'm at home. I have something to ask you. Where are you?" I'll go find you?"
"Me?" Third Master Yin asked. I'm in Shihezi. Hmm, what's the matter? This…"
I said,"Is it inconvenient? I'll go find you?"
Third Master Yin said,"No rush, no rush!" I'll be back tomorrow at noon. Since my grandson is back, I definitely have to see him. By the way, are you out of money? Do you want me to send you some?”
I said,"Yes, I do. I just miss you. I haven't seen you for more than a year. I miss you, so I can ask you some questions."”
The person on the other end of the phone paused for a moment." Alright, I'll call you tomorrow afternoon!”
I hung up the phone happily. I really have too many questions to ask. I'm really excited! Third Master Yin was a straightforward person, and a straightforward person should speak frankly. Yes, there was hope!
The next morning, I called my uncle and wanted to book a private room. In the end, he rejected me directly, saying that he couldn't afford to entertain me. He must have guessed that I was there to eat and drink. I had no choice but to find a better hotel and book a private room to wait for Third Master Yin. This time, I finally understood what it meant to be frustrated. Just like what Grandpa said, he was always late. I waited until four in the afternoon before I received his call. During this period, the restaurant called me countless times and asked me what time I would arrive. I also called Third Master Yin countless times, but he only said that he would arrive soon. When I saw him, I no longer felt excited or missed him. Instead, I felt a little resentful, but I was still very happy. Third Master Yin was still dressed in a low-key manner. His Tang suit was covered in colorful oil stains. He wore a pair of old-fashioned pants that had a shiny bottom. He wore a pair of leather shoes that had been worn for an unknown period of time. However, he did not bring a snakeskin pocket this time.
As soon as the car door opened, Third Master Yin shouted at me,""Aiya, grandson, I missed your Third Master so much! Come and let me see!"
I walked up to him and he slapped me on the back. It hurt. He said,"Yes, not bad, not bad. Your small body is still very good." Haha, you still smoke? If you had said so earlier, I would have bought you a Zhonghua and brought it to the school to draw!”
I laughed." There's no need for Zhonghua. Let's eat first." Third Master, you must be tired from sitting in the car all day. Why don't you have a meal and rest at my house?”
Third Master Yin said," You have to eat. You don't have to rest. You have to leave later."”
"Oh." When we arrived at the restaurant's private room, the head waitress looked at me with a murderous look. I had tricked her countless times to say that I would be there soon. I didn't explain and ordered a few dishes. When I saw the waiter leave, I started to get close to Third Master Yin.
Third Master Yin didn't stand on ceremony. Before the dishes were served, he said,""Grandson, hehe…Is there something you need from me?”
I laughed." Third Master, I haven't drunk this wine yet. It feels awkward to talk about it. Why don't we eat for a while?"”
Third Master Yin said,"I'm not interested in this. I'm a straightforward old man." Say it, don't say it. I don't have the energy to eat!”
I thought for a moment and took a sip of tea." Third Master, I know a little about how to look at graves in the mainland, but Xinjiang is too big. Moreover, in this place, I can't tell anything from looking at graves. So, I just want to ask Third Master, what do you think?”
Third Master Yin looked at me. At this moment, the cold dish was served. Without a word, he grabbed the chopsticks and started to eat. After a few bites, he stopped eating when he saw the waiter leave." Didn't your grandfather teach you?”
I said,"I've been there a few times.”
"What do you know?" Third Master Yin asked.”
I said,"Hmm…Five elements, astrology, etc. I learned a bit from a palm eye in Sichuan. After I graduated, I also dug some myself." Hehe, but after coming back, there were many things that he couldn't figure out, so he had been very melancholic!”
Third Master Yin pursed his lips." Palm Eyes? The kind of person who looks for graves? This is what they call it in the mainland, but I don't like them. Digging up a grave in one go, not daring to admit what you've done, splitting the same skill up into several people, no one can live without it. But you're right to learn from this most crucial point. It's much better than those who work hard. As for the others, such as a pot, have you seen it?”
I nodded. He continued,"That's good. You must be an understanding person." Also, he had to be careful. The country was not as strict as before. There were not so many free things. What did you ask me just now?"
I said,"I was just saying that Xinjiang is so big. How can we find it?”
At this time, the hot dishes were served. Although I didn't say anything, I wasn't in a hurry.
He said,"Well, we have to take it slow.”As she spoke, she picked up a mouthful of food.
This sentence is equivalent to not saying it, I thought to myself. He seemed to have noticed my disappointment." We have to understand Xinjiang's past. Back then, when we followed Master, the first thing we did was to understand Xinjiang. It was useless to read the books now. You had to at least know how the distribution of regions and dynasties had changed in the past two thousand years. What wars had gone through? There would be deaths in wars, and the dead would be buried. Moreover, if there was a war, people would run. If they ran, the ancestral graves would be left behind. In less than a hundred years, the descendants wouldn't even know where their ancestral graves were. That's why I'm giving you a chance to dig them up and take a look.”As he spoke, he began to eat again.
I said,"And after that? What method should we use?"
Third Master Yin said,"Didn't you learn how to use palm techniques?" The difference between Xinjiang and the mainland was that the nomads were not as particular as the mainland. Many ethnic groups had sacrifices. You had to understand what the sacrifices were for. Moreover, many cultures were very similar to those of foreign countries. Therefore, there were many graves in Xinjiang, and many of them were dug up. However, there were only a few large graves that were dug up. Why? Just because you don't understand, you'd better look at it from this aspect. It should be helpful. " Also, your grandfather doesn't want to go to the desert. Actually, there's a lot of trouble in the desert. After all, 2,000 years ago, it's hard to say whether it was a desert or not. There are many treasures under the sand, hehe.”
I seemed to understand a little, but at the same time, I didn't seem to understand anything. However, I knew how to start. It was easier. I continued to ask,"Third Master, have you dug in the desert before?”
Third Master Yin was rather pleased with himself. He wiped his oily mouth and said,""Of course. I'm an old man who can run anywhere, unlike your grandfather who brings his family with him every time.”
"What's the situation in the desert?"”
Third Master Yin said,"Look, the desert has been getting hotter these few years." Now that the country attached great importance to the protection of cultural relics, the possibility of making a move would be small if anti-theft devices were installed in key areas in the mainland. However, the desert was different. It was big and well-preserved. Moreover, the country's hands could not reach there!”
I said," But it's dangerous. Encountering a cannibal trap is very dangerous. Even the people and the car will…"
Third Master Yin laughed out loud and said," That's just to coax children. I've been in the desert recently and I haven't seen a murder pit. Otherwise, Turpan wouldn't have become a tourist attraction, right?"”
I said,"I think it still exists. Third Master, you have to be careful."”
Third Master Yin said," Haha, my good grandson, I know. Haha." In fact, they all knew that there was danger. However, that place was still considered a pure land. If they met someone who had been dug up in a mess, they would be furious.”
I suddenly had an idea and remembered the incident that my grandfather had encountered recently. I asked,"Third Master, have you ever come across a grave that you had your eyes on, only to find out that it had been dug up?”
Third Master Yin was a sly old fox. He had a sharp nose and immediately said,""Oh, your grandfather met him recently?”
I was stunned for a moment." No…no, I was just asking.”
He laughed out loud." You're still lying to me? I've seen more people than you! Haha, where did you fall?"
I bit my lips and decided to say,"In…the Black Gobi Desert!"
Third Master Yin drank a cup of wine." Black Gobi Desert…Beard Grave? Old Ghost was quite imaginative! It seemed that he couldn't find a good grave to dig. He had to dig a beard grave. Wahaha. What was going on? Tell me."
I explained the general situation. Third Master Yin ate a few mouthfuls of food." It's fine. They must be new to the industry." Nowadays, except for corpses, gravediggers could bring anything else. They could sell it for at least three to five thousand yuan. Only novices could dig graves. " They won't be able to survive for more than a few days. Haha, tell your grandfather later that we should go to the desert. I can even be his guide."”
I didn't know if I should nod or smile, so I just ate in a daze. I said," Third Master, I still have to say that I miss you. It's really been more than a year since I last saw you. First Grandfather has already gone abroad. I still miss the time when all three grandfathers were still around. I think you were all very happy at that time.”
At this point, Third Master Yin put down his chopsticks and took a sip of wine,""Yes, grandson, this is fate! Back then, there were only five of us. Who is still with whom now?”
I asked San Ye,"San Ye, why don't you all just quit?" After you wash your hands, you can live together. It'll be great for you to spend your old age together.”
Third Master Yin said," Haha, my grandson is the best. Go back and ask your grandfather. If I say I'm willing, will he be willing?" Hahaha."
The meal lasted until 6:30 pm. Third Master Yin didn't stand on ceremony and wiped his mouth,""My good grandson will treat you to a meal. Then, this old man will not stand on ceremony!”
I paid the bill and sent him to the station. When we parted, he patted my shoulder and said,"Grandpa is going back now. You've grown up. Yes, Third Master suggests that you don't take this path. Your grandfather didn't teach you skills because he probably didn't want you to walk this path. Your grandfather and I have gone too far on this path and can't turn back. You guys are still young, you still have a choice."
I nodded, but I admit that I didn't listen to what Third Master said at all. I didn't return home until the bus started moving.
I spent the whole day at home surfing the Internet. Even my meals were spent in front of the computer. I began to study the distribution of cities and dynasties in Xinjiang in the past. At the beginning, I treated it as reading, taking notes from time to time with a pen and paper in my hand. Slowly, I realized that the places my grandfather chose were mostly some herdsmen in Xinjiang and small countries that used to be active. Now, they were basically sparsely populated, and they were mainly chosen in places close to the capital at that time. I was secretly happy. The more it was like this, the more I could understand grandfather's thoughts. I followed the map of Xinjiang and compared them one by one. This lasted for three days. On the morning of the fourth day, I felt that it was basically unnecessary to continue reading, so I went out. Facing the sun, I felt as if I had just climbed out of a coffin. The sunlight was dazzling, and my head buzzed from time to time.
I called my uncle and went straight to his house to have a meal. When she asked about her grandfather, he said that he had not seen her for the past few days. He gave me a copy of the Urumchi Evening News. There was a piece of news on it saying that a group of people had been caught stealing and selling cultural relics. I asked uncle if they did it, and he said grandpa did it. I couldn't help but think of that country bumpkin. If that group of people revealed the location of the Black Gobi Desert, they would probably be scared half to death when they identified the scene.
I lay on the sofa and narrowed my eyes."When are we going again? I'm about to start school, and I haven't been there many times!”
" Probably soon," his uncle said." I'll be busy for a few more months before I rest. So, I have to go and help your grandfather."”
"What is it?" I asked. I'll go with you!"
"I'm going to buy some things. I'm going to buy everything I used in the Black Gobi Desert." You should go find your second uncle or Sis Hua. They should be more free now.”
That reminds me. I took a taxi to Sis Hua's house. As usual, I pricked up my ears to listen inside, but there was no movement. I knocked lightly on the door and a soft voice came from inside."Who is it?"
Oh my god, she's back. I cleared my throat.”
After a while, the door opened, but the security door did not. Sis Hua looked very haggard. I quickly asked,"Sis, what's wrong?"
Sis Hua said," It's nothing. I've been quite busy these few days. Do you have something to do?"”
I said,"I heard from my uncle that you're back, so I came to see you. Sister, are you okay?" Why don't I get you some Chinese medicine?"
Sister Hua said," I'm fine. You can go back. I'm not feeling well."”With that, he closed the door with a bang.
I knocked on the door again and quickly said,"Sister, let me in. I want to take care of you." Sis!"
In the end, there was no sound from inside. I sat at the top of the stairs, feeling a little depressed. So what? Why was it freezing again?
After I went downstairs, I went to Second Uncle's house. Uncle's " big cat " was shaking its head under the tree. Second Uncle was sitting in the car with the sound on and smoking. I sneaked over and shouted at him.
Second Uncle was shocked and sat up straight. When he saw that it was me, he heaved a sigh of relief." What the hell are you doing? Why are you so shocked? You scared me." Why are you here?"
I laughed and didn't answer his question. Instead, I asked,"Why is Uncle's dog here?”
Second Uncle threw me a cigarette." You mean Big Cat? Your uncle went to the southern border. No one took care of the dog, so he left it here with me.”
I was interested and asked,"What did you go to the southern border for?"”
"I went with your grandfather. What else can I do?" Second Uncle said. By the way, how are you and Xiao Hua?"
I said,"Just like that, neither hot nor cold."”
Second Uncle said,"Haha, silly boy, take your time."”
I said,"I'm afraid I'll have to go out again this time. After this trip, I might go back to school. School is about to start."”
Second Uncle took a puff of his cigarette and said,"That's right. It's better to go back early. I'm worried here!"”
I walked over to the big cat and patted its head. I said to Second Uncle,"Second Uncle, when I go back, you have to promise me something.”
Second Uncle sat up." What's wrong? Did you cause trouble over there? Let me tell you, if you cause trouble over there, I can't help you!”
I said,"No, I want you to promise me that you'll find me a good aunt!"”
Second Uncle did not take a puff of his cigarette and choked for a long time. I said,"What are you in a hurry for? You don't have to agree. If you can't see it, you can consult me. If you're still unsure and want to get married, you can just transfer all your assets to my name, right?”
Second Uncle looked at me with disdain." Notarization your head. Who did you learn it from? You even want to cheat Uncle Lian of his money." I won't look for it, and I won't agree to it."
I said,"Uncle, I'm serious. Why didn't you and uncle find me an aunt? Grandpa often mentioned that he wanted to see his second grandson and third granddaughter. In the end, all of you were disappointing. You only wanted to spend money and not get a wife!”
Second Uncle looked at me and seemed to have an epiphany. He said,"That's right. Now that you mention it, it does seem a little interesting.”
I played with the big cat and ignored him.
After I got home, I kept waiting for news. On the evening of the fourth day, it rained heavily after dinner, and thunder roared. I opened the window and listened to the thunderstorm outside, smelling the fragrance of the moist soil. Suddenly, the phone rang. I picked it up. When I heard that it was Xiaoxian, my mood improved a lot. I said,"Xiaoxian, I haven't contacted you for a long time. How are you?"”
"It's alright," said Xiaoxian. By the way, I called you a few days ago, but you weren't in the service area. I have something to tell you.”
I said,"Alright, go ahead."
Little Xian said," I've been reading a lot of books about ancient times recently. I tried to look around my house and found a few. But I'm not sure. When are you coming back?"”
I smiled." Soon. However, it was not enough to find it. There was not enough manpower. Actually, finding the grave was not the most important thing. The most important thing was to have someone!”
Xiaoxian replied with an " Oh "." I have a brother who I grew up with. His name is Luo Xuan. Do you think I should call him over to school this time?”
I thought for a moment." Is he reliable?”
Little Xian said," It shouldn't be a problem. We've been playing since we were young. We're also smart. We don't have anything to do during this period of time. Why don't you take a look?" If it didn't work, he would have to go back.”
Since Little Xian has already said this, I naturally can't refuse. I said,"Sure, but after he comes, he has to find a job. Don't eat for free." This job of ours is a year-long job. I do have some money, but if I don't open a business, he'll have to rely on himself.”
Xiaoxian seemed very happy on the other end of the phone." I want it, I want it. I'll tell him about this."
After hanging up the phone, I started to miss school again. After she came back, she didn't feel as free as she did in school. Moreover, her grandfather and the others seemed to be too busy. I felt that a lot of knowledge couldn't just rely on books. It had to be accumulated through practice. I had dug graves in Xinjiang to learn a lot, but I had never found a suitable path for myself. The more I closed my doors, the greater the possibility of failure. I couldn't help but feel a little depressed.
I made up my mind to talk to Grandpa today and ask him to officially teach me. If I wait any longer, I'm afraid my hair will turn white and I won't be able to learn the family's skills. I took out a piece of paper and began to write down everything that I wanted to say. Then, I wrote down everything that Grandpa might want to say. After combining my opinions, I called Uncle. I thought that he was more mature and could give me ideas. After hearing my thoughts, Uncle didn't say anything. He asked where I was and then drove me out. The car drove all the way into the mountain and stopped at the cemetery. Uncle asked me to walk with him, and I felt a little scared.
The graves here are all earth burial graves, and each grave is relatively large. "Do you know why the graves of the ancient people are all dug up, but no one cares about the graves of the modern people?"”
" I know," I said." Because modern people don't bury good things down there. Moreover, it's all cement graves. It's not easy to dig. It's worthless."”
Uncle said,"What you said is symbolic, because grave mounds can also evolve." From the earliest graves that were directly buried with soil, to tile graves, brick graves, underground graves, and now cement graves, these graves were also evolving.”
I thought about it and didn't say anything. I just looked at him. He grabbed a handful of soil and scattered it on a grave beside him. He continued,"Modern graves are not easy to open. Many graves in the Qing Dynasty were like this. There was nothing. Digging graves was getting harder and harder. Remember, there were only so many graves. As more and more graves were dug, they had to leave some for the country and the future generations. So tell your grandfather that he won't agree to your request. Actually, I've already guessed it. You just want me to tell your grandfather that you have less pressure.”
I felt a little wronged." Uncle, why did you say it out loud?”
The uncle laughed out loud." Your grandfather didn't plan to ask you to go to university. He said that no university student would make funny faces. He said that he couldn't ask you to continue with your business!”
I was a little disappointed, but I still listened on. The sun was shining brightly, and sweat began to form on his forehead. Uncle said,"He was harmed by the times. We are all victims of the times." But you're different. You're in a good time. With knowledge and money, you won't have any problems in the future. Don't think about getting rich overnight."
I said,"Uncle, I know." Let's go back. It's scary here.”
Uncle saw that I didn't seem to have the desire to speak, so he took me back to the car. I said,"Alright, I won't go to Grandpa, but I still want to learn this skill." It can't be lost to me. Moreover, if I'm not promising in the future, I can still rely on looking at treasures to make a living. This can also be considered a business.”
Uncle looked at the grave in the distance and was a little silent. I said,"Uncle, I won't go to Grandpa again, but I will learn by myself." If there's a problem, I'll ask you. You have to tell me!”
The uncle was a little surprised. He probably did not expect this 180-degree change. He could not think of a way to reject it, so he nodded.
I struck while the iron was hot." Uncle, I still have some time to go back to school. Don't let me have regrets."”
"Then I'll see." After your grandfather came back, he had been cleaning up those rascals who dug the graves. After these few days of work, I think he needs to make some plans. Otherwise, he'll have nothing to do before winter. What your grandfather fears the most is leisure!”
I nodded." Did Grandpa say where we're going this time?”
The uncle started the car." I don't know. You can ask Xiao Hua. She knew about it earlier than me.”
I nodded, but my heart was surging.
When I got home, I thought about whether I should go to Sister Hua's house to take a look, but I still dismissed the idea. I picked up the phone and called her. It took a long time before someone picked up. I heard that she was driving." Sis Hua, are you back?" I went there several times, but you weren't at home.”
"What's the matter?" Sis Hua asked. I'm driving!"
I said,"Ha, nothing. I just wanted to ask, where are we going next time?"”
"I don't know," Sis Hua said coldly. I'm driving, I'm hanging up!"
I hung up the phone, feeling a little annoyed. I had the idea of visiting Grandpa again.
In the evening, after eating, I wore a pair of big shorts and slippers and staggered to my grandfather's house. Grandpa was flipping through a map in the living room, with surveying rulers, pens, and the like piled up on the side. Grandpa doesn't like air-conditioning. I think it's too hot in the study, so he moved everything to the living room. Grandpa obviously didn't expect me to come. He tidied up the things on the table, lit a cigarette, and asked me to pour him a cup of tea. I poured some tea and stood at the side while Grandpa smoked. What I saw was an old man with white hair. His face was red, and the veins on his arms were bulging. He was lean and hale, and his weathered face was filled with kindness. I didn't say anything and just looked at him. Grandpa finished a cigarette and lit another one.
I said,"Grandpa, smoke less. It's not good for your health."”
Grandpa touched his white hair." Ha, I've lived for more than half my life. I don't need a few cigarettes.”
"Grandpa, where are we going next?" What do you think?"
Grandpa took a sip of tea." Yes, I haven't decided yet. As for how to look at the grave, didn't Third tell you?”
I said,"Master Yin San, he told me some things, but it's only a rough idea." I…"
Grandpa interrupted me,"This is the ability to comprehend. You don't have this talent!"”
In the past, I might have been discouraged. However, after learning from Brother Rat, I still know a little about myself. I know that Grandpa wants to dispel the idea of me learning from him. I said,"Yes, I know. Hehe, I'm just curious." Grandpa, why don't you bring me to scout the place?”
Grandpa looked at me for a long time." Do you really want to go?”
I said,"I really want to go. He kept digging graves and didn't even know the prelude.”
Grandpa hesitated for a moment. I saw through it. If you don't say it now, when will you? I quickly said," Grandpa, look. I know a little. I've learned a lot in university. Maybe I can help you?" Even if I can't help you, I can pour you some water or pass you a towel. What do you think?”
Grandpa laughed." You have the heart. Not bad." Forget it, I might have to go out in the next few days. Just follow me.”
I jumped up." Haha…Thank you, Grandpa! I knew Grandpa was the best to me. Then I'll take my leave first."
Before they left the house, Grandpa said,"You came here today for this, right?"”
I'm not that stupid." Hehe," I laughed." Of course not." Grandpa, I'm here to see you. I wonder if you've calmed down after seeing how angry you were at those ignorant rookies. Yes, just for this."
Grandpa seemed to have read my mind and was about to kick me." What are you scheming about, kid? How can I not know?”
I flew away and escaped to the door. I laughed and ran all the way.
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