Xu Zheng never thought that one day he would be able to work as a corpse beautician.
In the private room of the teahouse, Professor Tian cried so hard that he could not express his feelings, but it was his grandma Su Tongyun who told Xu Zheng the whole story.
It turned out that Professor Tian's daughter was involved in a car accident on the highway. She was sitting in the passenger seat and was not wearing a seat belt. She was instantly thrown out of the car. Then she was run over by a semi-trailer, and her head was like a watermelon. broken.
The cadaver beautician at the funeral home suggested that her daughter’s husband and family members make a 3D-printed skull model that looks like a real person, and the remaining skull fragments can be cremated together later.
But Professor Tian couldn't accept it. She hoped that her daughter could go through the last journey of the funeral home with dignity, but the beauticians there couldn't do a perfect skull restoration with their craftsmanship. No, she usually got along better with Grandma Xu Zheng, so she asked her to go to the funeral home. Come over.
As for not going to Xu Zheng's house, they didn't say anything, and Xu Zheng guessed it. It was probably because Han Xin was pregnant and the family was planning to get married.
Looking at Professor Tian's uneasy eyes, Xu Zheng immediately agreed after hearing what his grandma said. This was not an easy task, but it was his first time to come into contact with such bloody skull fragments, and he felt a little conflicted. However, these are things he has to endure if he is to do forensic medicine.
"Grandma Tian, I can do the restoration of your daughter's skull. I can even do the cosmetology after the skull is done. But you have to make it clear to the funeral home. After all, am I trying to steal their business?"
Professor Tian immediately replied: "It doesn't matter. We have already negotiated with them and they will not care."
Now that he agreed, Xu Zheng stopped writing, "Grandma Tian, can you do it tonight? I'm quite busy with work now, so I only have some time in the evening. Also, if you don't mind, I'd like to see me Together with a colleague, you can rest assured that he is a professional forensic doctor and an expert in skull recovery."
"Of course, Xiaozheng, don't worry. Grandma will prepare the retouching fee for how much." Professor Tian had asked about it before he came. Apart from cadaver beauticians, the only people who can do skull restoration are forensic doctors, but there are also After a question, she hesitated for a moment and then asked: "Xiao Zheng, I heard that what materials are used for skull reconstruction by forensic doctors?"
In fact, Xu Zheng didn't know the job of a corpse beautician, so he planned to call Wang Dong from the forensic department, "We use yellow plastic mud to fix the inside of the skull. When the time comes, the face will be repaired with artificial skin, and the hair will be repaired." Well, you have to use a wig..."
"Xiao Zheng, you don't have to talk about this so slowly and carefully. Just tell me, after you finish it, you will make...how will your Aunt Tang look like she was before she was alive?" Grandma Su Tongyun saw her grandson talking here. When he got into trouble with details, he quickly interrupted him. If you continue to talk about this kid, Professor Jiada will collapse.
Xu Zheng also realized that what he just said was too much, and the old man must feel sad again. The rind of the watermelon can be restored, but the flesh inside...
At seven o'clock in the evening, at the funeral parlor on Dazhou Road, Yuhuating District, when Xu Zheng drove there with his two grandmothers, Wang Dong was already waiting here. He called Wang Dong to come, mainly to ask him to help deal with the skull fragments.
To be precise, it's the flesh of the watermelon.
Xu Zheng was afraid that the beautician in the funeral home had not handled the corpse, and he had never handled it, so he called Wang Dong to let him help.
Wang Dong is an official forensic doctor, so these tasks are easy for him. Besides, he can learn fresh skull reconstruction from Xu Zheng, so why not do it.
Xu Zheng introduced Wang Dong to Professor Tian, and after a brief exchange of greetings, they entered the funeral parlor. They certainly didn't work overtime at night, but Professor Tian's family had established a relationship in advance, and the workshop here was reserved for Xu Zheng and the others. between.
Seeing Professor Tian walking in with Xu Zheng and the others, their family members who stayed here gathered around, and after another round of greetings, Xu Zheng and Wang Dong entered the workroom and started working formally.
After closing the door of the workroom, Xu Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, "Wang Dong, fortunately you have time today, otherwise I would not dare to accept this matter."
Wang Dong smiled naively, "Master Xu, in fact, some of our forensic doctors make extra money privately as corpse beauticians. I have followed a senior brother here and done it several times before, so I still have some experience."
Xu Zheng couldn't believe it. However, the two professions of forensic medicine and cadaver beautician did seem to have something in common. Now the country encourages public officials to use their spare time to do some part-time jobs, and Wang Dong and the others did just the right thing.
"That's okay. According to what you said, when my forensic certificate is obtained, I will come over to study."
While the two were talking, they walked to the workbench where the corpses were stored and began to make preparations. Xu Zheng mainly did the skull restoration and make-up of the corpse's face. He left the rest to Wang Dong.
To be honest, Xu Zheng was really lucky to have called Wang Dong at this time. He was indeed more professional than him in some aspects. However, in terms of skull restoration, he had to be his teacher.
The two worked together for three hours and finally restored the crushed skull. Xu Zheng used professional artificial human skin to make a face based on the deceased's appearance before she was alive. Finally, she put on a wig and careful makeup. Basically, It can be said that 90% of the appearance of the deceased has been restored.
After Professor Tian and his family came over to take a look, Xu Zheng knew from the sounds of their cries that today's work was worthy of his job, and he felt very accomplished. Hum, how could he restore the skull by making a 3D printed hood for the deceased? Come true.
Seeing their family grieving around the body of the deceased, Xu Zheng planned to go back secretly with his grandma and Wang Dong.
Just as they were about to walk out of the funeral home, a young man wearing glasses and a blue shirt walked out quickly and stopped them. Seeing the small red sign hanging on the man's chest, Xu Zheng realized that this man should be a government worker. .
Grandma Su Tongyun saw the visitor and immediately asked politely: "Secretary Li, is there anything else you can do?"
"Aunt Su, you are so polite. I just want to send a message for the leader. He asked me to solemnly express my gratitude to Squadron Xu, and Forensic Doctor Wang. Thank you. The leader has just returned from the capital and is not with Director Tang, so ..."
"It's okay, it's okay. It's just a little effort for us. Besides, Grandma Tian is also an elder who watched me grow up. This is what I should do." Xu Zheng didn't pay attention when he came in just now. He didn't expect that there was an elder in their big family. Leader, judging from grandma’s attitude, this leader’s status is not low.
Secretary Li noticed what Xu Zheng said. This was trying to force the relationship between the old people. However, this kind of relationship would not offend anyone. "Lieutenant Xu, let's add a contact information. We will contact you often when we are free in the future." .”
Xu Zheng nodded quickly and quickly took out his mobile phone to open the WeChat QR code. He also heard what Secretary Li meant. This is because the leader has time to thank him personally. This is a good thing. No matter what, I made a profit today. Favor.
However, when Secretary Li left, he still took out a red envelope from his arms and handed it to Wang Dong with both hands. Wang Dong took it with a wry smile in his heart. He also understood that accepting this red envelope was a favor from the leader. He has nothing.
But you have to answer it. If you do, you must keep it secret. This is a thank you and a warning. We are all smart people.
When Xu Zheng saw Wang Dong accepting the red envelope, he said goodbye. After leaving, he said, "Wang Dong, it's so late, so I won't treat you to dinner. I'll be the host another day."
"Okay, Grandma Xu, Master Xu, I'll go back first." Wang Dong saw that Xu Zheng spoke casually and didn't show any expression on his face after receiving the red envelope, so he let go of his worries.
After seeing off Wang Dong, Xu Zheng and his grandma left here. When they got into the car, grandma Su Tongyun breathed a sigh of relief. She leaned on the car seat and tilted her head to look at her grandson, "I knew what you kid could do." , Alas, grandma will never praise you outside again, I didn’t expect to encounter such a thing again."
Xu Zheng smiled and said, "That won't work. Your grandson is so outstanding. If you don't praise him, who can you praise him? Praise him hard and make those old men and women envious."
Grandma didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You know how to coax me, but don't you know how outstanding those old men, old ladies, and grandchildren are? You are not a formal subject. To be honest, in their eyes, you are not ranked.
However, after what happened today, huh, these old guys will definitely be more likely to curry favor with me in the future. "
This time it was Xu Zheng's turn to laugh and cry. He shook his head with a wry smile. He really didn't know what to say about the word "more" grandma, "Grandma, there are so many little old men, but you don't like any of them?"
"Your grandma and I are already old, so why are you looking for an old man? I will only rely on my great-grandchildren to live in the future. You should work harder and give birth to one child every two years. After giving birth to three children, you will have completed a major event in your life."
Xu Zheng was agitated and did not dare to talk about this topic again, "Grandma, you didn't tell me about this today, did you, Sister Xiaoxin?"
"Don't worry, how can you tell her about this? But your Aunt Tian knows it. By the way, I have told you once. You and Xiaoxin have received your marriage certificate. You can no longer call Aunt Tian and Uncle Han. Call mom and dad." Grandma said seriously.
In fact, Xu Zheng couldn't say what he said about this, "I planned to wait until the wedding to change my words. If I change my words suddenly, wouldn't it be very abrupt?"
Grandma rolled her eyes at him, "Your destiny is determined by your destiny, and your actions are determined by your heart. You have to understand that when you call out your parents, not only the couple are happy, but also your sister Xiaoxin. As a family, do you still need to find an occasion to change your mind? ?”
"You're right. I'll change my words when I get back. If you blame me for this, I should change my words when I come back after registration. It's really not good to put it off again and again."
Seeing him like this, grandma stopped talking about this topic. Instead, she talked about Xu Zheng's studio, "I think you can continue working on the studio you have at home. It's just those plastic skulls, human bone models, etc. Just take it out, keep the key on the door, and never let my good great-grandson in."
"You don't want me to do it at home?"
Grandma sighed, "I was very touched today. It turns out that skull recovery is not only needed by you police officers. What you did today is very meaningful. At least the deceased's mother, children and husband can see it." Her last look."
"Wang Dong told me today that many corpse beauticians are part-time forensic doctors, and they are all doing meaningful things."
Grandma was a little melancholy, "Our family can be considered a family of policemen. I used to think that it was not good for the children for you to study these things. I just realized it today. Shouldn't our male baby be cultivated in this field of knowledge from an early age?"
Xu Zheng curled her lips. She said she wanted to say that, but she absolutely couldn't do it. Sure enough, her grandma said next: "But I think it would be better for the next generation of our family not to be a police officer..."
"Yes, yes, grandma, you are so right. It is too difficult for the police now. You should do well because this is your job. If you do not do well, the people will scold you." Tell the truth. , Xu Zheng didn’t want his children to be in this profession anymore.
Seeing that they were almost home, grandma arranged for Xu Zheng again, "Today, Lao Tian's son-in-law is a leader in the province. This favor has been granted, but we have to find an opportunity for him to return it. People who are not close or close to each other. , if you owe someone a favor for a long time, you might end up feeling resentful."
Xu Zheng nodded quickly, "Should I ask Uncle Zhou about this some other time?"
"Well, you have time this week. Together with Xiaoxin, it's time to go to your Uncle Zhou's house to send invitations. Also, I heard from Xiaoxin that you have a professor who is also planning to come to your wedding. I have to do it in person some other day. It’s all etiquette to go to their house.”
"Well, I made a note of it. Uncle Xu also told me yesterday. I'm planning to take a trip during this period."
Grandma thought for a while and pointed to the north, "Don't you have an aunt in the capital? I think we should go there in person. No matter how you say it, she is my eldest aunt and your biological aunt. We This must be done."
Before the wedding in Changming, you have to invite your peers or elders to attend the wedding. Generally, the groom's elders have to visit the groom's house in person on his behalf. This is called sending invitations. Of course, you have to bring some gifts to the door. You have to prepare 20,000 to 30,000 yuan. After all, you can't get anything bad when you come to the house.
It's just that it's too far to go to my aunt's house in Beijing. "Grandma, it will take a day to fly back and forth to Beijing. How about I go by myself?"
Grandma waved her hand, "That's not okay. I'm an aunt like you. I'm a university professor. It's understandable. I don't want to be rude in front of her."
Xu Zheng secretly pouted, this is rude, it's not like you didn't deal with it when you were young, forget it, just run away.
While the two were talking, they saw that they had arrived home. At this time, Professor Tian called, and grandma quickly answered the call. During the phone call, Professor Tian thanked Xu Zheng and grandma...
After hanging up the phone, grandma Su Tongyun looked proud, "Lao Tian used to brag in my ears about his grandson, the director of the state-owned enterprises department, who was still a thirty-year-old director. Now the director doesn't have a deputy department to do anything..."
Before Xu Zheng could answer, her voice suddenly became low again, "Oh! Lao Tian's daughter was not yet fifty years old, and she suddenly disappeared. The white-haired person gave it to the black-haired person. I... I gave it to your parents and your mother... I …”
Xu Zheng did not expect that this little old lady, who had always been strong in front of him, would actually cry while talking.
"Grandma, look at your grandson. He is married and has children. Isn't he living a good life?"
Grandma wiped her tears and said, "Of course that's good. Even if I go down to see them after you have a baby, they will have to kneel down to greet me and thank me for all the sacrifices I have given to your Xu family, including your grandfather."
"Yes, yes, you are right. You are the Buddha of our family. Not to mention my parents, even my grandfather has to listen to you. However, they must have blessed you with a long life, so you still Have to wait another thirty years.”
The grandfather and grandson laughed and joked for a while before parking the car and going home. Grandma didn't eat dinner. She said she had no appetite at all.
Xu Zheng couldn't do it. He definitely had to eat a little. As for today's work, he didn't really care.
After returning home, grandma went to her own room in the west yard to sleep, while Xu Zheng had to go to Han Xin's room in the east yard.
At this time, it was already very late. He entered the house quietly. However, when he went to the kitchen to find food after taking a shower, Tian Xinyue was still disturbed.
"Xiao Zheng, you haven't eaten yet. Just wait a moment and I'll make you something to eat."
Xu Zheng hurriedly said smoothly: "Mom, there's no need to be busy. I can just eat something. It's so late, so don't wake up Sister Xiaoxin."
"Xiao Zheng, you..." When Tian Xinyue saw Xu Zheng calling her mom inadvertently, she suddenly had mixed feelings in her heart, and was so moved that she wanted to cry.
Xu Zheng was very natural and smiled, "Mom, go to bed quickly. I'll just make something to eat."
Xu Zheng didn't expect that it would be so easy for him to shout out this word "Mom". He smiled bitterly in his heart. Sure enough, the more he thought about it, the more shackles he put on himself. After shouting out this, he felt that it was easier to face Tian Xinyue and Han Dongwen. .
After Tian Xinyue heard this call, she kept smiling. She even walked briskly when she returned to the room, feeling like she wanted to jump up.
