Chapter 405: The school auditorium was converted into the venue for Teacher Dong’s memorial service
Zhan Mengyan walked out of the ward in a trance, and a middle-aged woman holding a washbasin came towards her. The two almost bumped into each other. Fortunately, the middle-aged woman reacted quickly and dodged in time.
"Girl, are you okay?"
The middle-aged woman spoke with a tone of worry and surprise.
"I'm sorry, sis. I was distracted while walking and almost bumped into you."
While Zhan Mengyan was speaking, she pulled her thoughts away and nodded awkwardly to the middle-aged woman.
"Little girl, it's okay if you bump into me. I'm in good health and I'm not afraid of you bumping into me. But if you're walking on the road in a daze like this and run into a blind vehicle or something, you'll be in danger!"
When the middle-aged woman spoke, her face turned red, her eyes widened, and her sincere eyes were full of concern.
"Thank you for your reminder, sis. I will pay attention to the front when I walk next time!"
As Zhan Mengyan spoke, she nodded in thanks and immediately pulled her collar, her eyes revealing her recognition of the care.
"Good girl, you must pay attention to safety when you go out! Don't be distracted when walking, and look carefully at your feet, otherwise you may fall easily, which is very painful! For example, when crossing the road, don't be in a hurry, look left and right, and crossing safely is the most important thing!"
The middle-aged woman reminded again, looking like a parent.
"Erfeng, whose child is this? Your father is waiting for you to wash your face with a basin. Why are you still chatting?"
As an old lady spoke, she looked Zhan Mengyan up and down with an unhappy face, then turned around, pulled the middle-aged woman away.
"Mom, what are you in such a hurry for?"
When the middle-aged woman was talking, she was pulled by the old lady and almost fell down.
Zhan Mengyan had just explained something when the middle-aged woman was pulled away by the old lady.
"You, you must change your habit of meddling in other people's affairs. You keep talking without restraint and don't know what is important and what is not!"
As the old lady spoke, she lifted the woman's ears with her hands.
"Mom, please be gentle. I hurt my ears. She was a little girl outside and almost got knocked down. I told her to be careful when walking. What's wrong? It's not urgent for my dad to wash his face!"
The woman rubbed her ears while talking.
Zhan Mengyan looked at the mother and daughter walking away, her eyes moistened - she missed her mother.
Zhan Mengyan came out of the hospital and hurried back to school.
During evening study the next day, school leaders held a memorial service for Teacher Dong, Dong Lamei, in the school auditorium.
The memorial service was originally planned to be held in the funeral home, but after discussion by the school leadership, the auditorium where daily teaching takes place was finally changed to the memorial service venue. This is not only a closed-loop response to Teacher Dong’s teaching career, but also a reinforcement of Teacher Dong’s dedication through scene contrast: “A silkworm will not stop spinning silk until it dies, and a candle will not stop shedding tears until it is burned down to ashes.” As Teacher Dong said in her eulogy: “She burned herself like a candle to illuminate others…” This spatial transformation itself is the most vivid life education lesson.
Due to the capacity of the auditorium, school leaders, all teachers, and some students from the third, first and second year departments attended.
Zhan Mengyan asked her class teacher to attend the memorial service. The reason was: because Dong Hanmei was still receiving treatment in the hospital, she wanted to present a bouquet of flowers to Dong Hanmei's deceased sister.
The school auditorium was decorated solemnly and dignified. A portrait of Teacher Dong was placed in the center, surrounded by flowers and candles, symbolizing the splendor of life and deep remembrance of Teacher Dong. Soft funeral music was playing throughout the auditorium. A quiet and solemn atmosphere made people feel heavy and sad.
At the memorial service, school leaders emotionally shared Teacher Dong’s stories and thoughts. These sincere sharings served as an emotional bond, connecting everyone present and allowing them to share the longing and respect for Teacher Dong.