The turbid river water was flowing eastward, and three people were floating up and down on the river surface.
When Damao and Pig Killer rushed to the river, Lao Longtou and Tang Qing had already jumped into the river one after another.
What fell into the river were an adult and two children. The old dragon swam toward the two children, and Tang Qing swam toward the adults.
As the adult got closer to the embankment, Tang Qing quickly grabbed her and started to pull her back.
When the two children were approaching the center of the river, the old leader caught them.
"Master Jiujin, give this person to me."
Da Mao swam to Tang Qing's side.
"Don't worry about me, go help Mr. Long!"
Tang Qing's water quality was good, and she was worried about the safety of Lao Longtou and the two children.
"good!"
Da Mao swam hard to the old dragon head.
When Lao Longtou was young, he was a good swimmer and had rescued people in the water many times. If he hadn't been experienced today, he wouldn't have been able to grab two children and pull them back at the same time.
"Master Long, leave the child to me!"
Da Mao swam to Lao Longtou.
"Okay, you can just pull one."
The old leader pulled a child to swim to the shore.
"Master Jiujin, hold my hand."
The butcher met Tang Qing at the embankment.
"Why are you still here? Get into the water and meet Mr. Long!"
Tang Qing shouted at the pig killer.
"good!"
The butcher jumped into the river and swam towards the old dragon head.
"Kill, kill, kill..."
The old dragon leader saw the pig-butcher swimming over and handed the child in his hand to him.
"Master Long, are you okay?"
The pig-butcher grabbed the child and heard that the old dragon was speechless, knowing that something was wrong.
"Lord Long!"
Tang Qing pulled the adult ashore with the help of other commandos. When she stood on the embankment and looked at the river, she saw that the old dragon head did not swim to the shore, but was getting farther and farther away from the embankment.
"Lord Long!"
"Master Jiujin, you can't go down!"
"Master Jiujin, a new flood peak has come down. You can't save Master Long even if you go down."
Tang Qing was about to jump into the river again, but was stopped by Sha Gu and Shanghai Aunt.
The river water became more turbid, carrying all kinds of debris and flowing eastward rapidly.
With the help of everyone, Da Mao and the Pig Killer pulled the two children up the embankment. The old dragon's head was washed to the center of the river, with only half of his head exposed.
"Lord Long!"
A section of tree passed over Old Longtou's head, and Tang Qing watched helplessly as Old Longtou disappeared on the river.
"Lord Long!"
Everyone on the riverbank shouted loudly.
"Master Long!"
Tang Qing's eyes were blurred with tears, and he knelt on the embankment and cried bitterly.
"Master Long!"
Everyone on the embankment cried out collectively, feeling sorry for both sides of the Shan River.
Three days later, Lao Longtou's body was found downstream.
"Grandpa Long, you promised me that you would take care of your health. Why did you just leave like this? Grandpa Long, look, my college admission notice has arrived. Look, look!"
Wang Xinjie knelt in front of Lao Longtou's memorial tablet, holding the college admission notice in her hand. She was so sad that she couldn't help but shed tears like broken pearls.
Wang Xinjie got her wish by being admitted to a famous domestic university in advance with high scores.
"Master Long, thank you for saving my two children, thank you!"
"Grandpa Long, thank you for saving me!"
"Thank you for saving me, Grandpa Long!"
The rescued adult and two children knelt in front of the old dragon's head and cried bitterly.
The two children who fell into the water came out to the river with their mother to watch the flood. As a result, they accidentally slipped into the river. The mother also fell into the water in order to save the children. If Lao Longtou hadn't happened to stand on the sandbag wall and see far away, he would have discovered in time. Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous.
Lao Longtou had no descendants or close relatives, so his funeral was naturally arranged by Tang Qing.
In the past three days, Tang Qing's tears had long since dried up, and her round face had lost a lot of weight.
"Everyone, I will read out Mr. Long's suicide note."
Tang Qing used a hoarse voice to read word for word a suicide note that Lao Longtou had written in advance and placed on his bedside.
The suicide note is not long, but every word is full of emotion.
"Dear neighbors, thank you for coming to see me off for the last time.
Although I have been alone for decades, I have never felt lonely because of you.
People's Barber Shop is my second home. Master Jiujin treats me better than my relatives, and I am satisfied!
I don't have much property, only a house and a deposit of 230,000 yuan.
I originally wanted to leave the house to Master Jiujin, but I knew she wouldn't accept it, so I donated it to the neighborhood committee nursing center.
I deposited 100,000 yuan to continue supporting poor students, and Master Jiujin completed the relevant procedures on my behalf. 50,000 yuan was given to Wang Xinjie as study expenses. She is my granddaughter. 5,000 yuan was given to the little bald man, who once called me grandpa.
For a simple funeral, the cost should not exceed 5,000.
All the remaining deposits will be used as party dues, please help me pay it, Director Liu of the neighborhood committee."
After reading the suicide note, I burst into tears.
Wang Xinjie walked up to Tang Qing and said while swallowing:
"Master Jiujin, I want to divide the fifty thousand yuan that Grandpa Long gave me in half, one half to support poor students, and the other half to pay party dues for Grandpa Long."
"Xinjie, have you thought about it?"
Tang Qing asked Wang Xinjie.
"Master Jiujin, this is my official decision!"
Wang Xinjie spoke firmly.
"Okay, I thank you on behalf of those poor students, and thank you on behalf of Mr. Long. You are Mr. Long's good granddaughter!"
Tang Qing readily agreed.
"Master Jiujin, I will also donate the five thousand yuan that Master Long gave me to poor students!"
The little bald man walked up to Tang Qing and announced loudly.
"Well done, you are also a good grandson of Master Long!"
Tang Qing was happy, he didn't expect that the little bald man also had such a big heart.
In compliance with Lao Longtou's last wish, the funeral was simplified and a memorial service was held the next morning, followed by cremation and burial.
The memorial service was simple but solemn. The leader personally attended and delivered a eulogy, recognizing the old leader as a hero who acted bravely and fought against floods.
At the same time, Tang Qing, Da Mao, Shazhu Lao, etc. were commended for being brave and advanced individuals, and the People's Barber Shop Anti-Taiwan Anti-Taiwan Commando Team was commended for being an advanced collective in flood fighting and rescue operations.
Neighbors spontaneously bid farewell to the old leader, and the funeral procession stretched for thousands of meters.
"Master Jiujin, what should I do with the relics in Lord Long's house?"
Director Liu asked Tang Qing.
"Long Ye has been frugal all his life, so let's get rid of the worn-out items."
Tang Qing knew that there was not a single decent thing in Old Longtou's house, and it was even more shabby than his own hut.
"You won't leave anything as a thought?"
"Director Liu, the teapot that Master Long has in the People's Barber Shop is the best reminder."
In addition to leaving a suicide note in advance, Lao Longtou also left a special letter to Tang Qing.
In addition to explaining to Tang Qing in detail about Aunt Li, the letter specifically asked Tang Qing to return the large blue and white porcelain teapot to the Li family if possible.
This large blue and white porcelain teapot was originally used by Aunt Li during her performances and was given as a gift to Master Li.
In the past, opera actors had to sing for at least several hours after a performance. They always moisturized their throats at the beginning, during the middle and after the performance, and they couldn't live without a good big teapot by their side.
As a big fan of Aunt Li, Mr. Li gave Aunt Li this big blue and white porcelain teapot after her successful debut on stage.
In terms of value, this large blue and white porcelain teapot can be said to be a priceless treasure. It was customized for the former Qingguan kiln. After Aunt Li unfortunately passed away, all the costumes and props were sealed up. Old Dragon Head took out this large teapot from the troupe at night when no one was around. He did not
It's not because I care about this antique, but because of the thoughts in my heart.
Tang Qing returned to the People's Barber Shop and looked at the big blue and white porcelain teapot, his eyes blurred again.
Alas, one day Carpenter Wang comes over and I have to ask him to make a special effort to worship this big blue and white porcelain teapot.
"Master Jiujin, Master Jiujin..."
Wang Xinjie hurried into the People's Barber Shop.
"Xinjie, you came just in time. Where is your grandfather? I want to ask him to come over and make me a cup holder."
Tang Qing's blurred eyes were still staring at the big blue and white porcelain teapot, not paying attention to Wang Xinjie's tone and look.
"Master Jiujin, go to my house quickly, my grandpa is going to hang himself!"
"ah?!"
Only then did Tang Qing see Wang Xinjie sweating profusely and looking panicked.
"Master Jiujin, please go over and persuade my grandpa. If you go late, it may be too late. Wuwuwu..."
In front of Tang Qing, Wang Xinjie, who was as big as a brat but an incomparable spirit, howled like a three-year-old child.
"Xinjie, don't cry, I'll go right now!"
Tang Qing held Wang Xinjie's hand and ran out of the People's Barber Shop.
"Master Jiujin, Xinjie, get in the car!"
The inquiring rickshaw picked up Tang Qing and Wang Xinjie and rushed to the Wang family villa.