Song Xianhe immediately said, "Master, you saved our family, and we owe you a great debt of gratitude. We came to pay you a visit to sincerely thank you and seek an answer. We naturally have to respect you, Master. While you were studying the Buddhist Dharma, we naturally had to wait by the side. "
"Does that mean you think what you did was right?" asked Fangzheng.
"Of course. Does Master think what we did was wrong?" asked Song Xianshu.
Fangzheng smiled. "This Penniless Monk naturally thinks it was right since you respect This Penniless Monk so much."
"That's right. In that case, why did you scam us? We were about to die because of you. It was so cold, "said Song Xiancheng bitterly.
Fangzheng's smile turned serious as he said, "Since you asked, This Penniless Monk has a question to ask you. Since you believe that waiting for This Penniless Monk was right, are you cold? Do you feel cold in the freezing weather? "
"Yes," the trio subconsciously said.
Fangzheng continued. "Will you fall ill if you continue feeling cold?"
"Yes," said Song Xiancheng.
Fangzheng continued asking, "Will you die if you continue?"
"Yes," said Song Xianche.
Fangzheng said, "Since you know that the outcome of waiting is cold, illness, and death, why did you wait for This Penniless Monk?"
"Didn't I say so? This is to express our respect and gratitude for you, "said Song Xianshu subconsciously. Song Xianhe fell into deep thought.
Fangzheng continued. "That's right. You believe you are doing the right thing, but in fact, you are sending yourself to the cold, illness, and even death. You are walking further down this cold path because of an unimportant reason. Do you really think it's worth it?
Since it's cold, it's best to leave early and find a warm place to warm up and sleep. Wouldn't that be better? Life is so short, so why stay in the cold? "
When Fangzheng said that, other than the dumbest Song Xiancheng, Song Xianshu also began thinking.
When Fangzheng saw this, he smiled. "Go down the mountain. Come up the mountain tomorrow to fetch your father."
With that said, Fangzheng flung his sleeves, leaving the three brothers with the back of his bright head as he slowly walked into the backyard.
Song Xiancheng wore a baffled look as he thought, "He's leaving just like that? You haven't even asked us why we're going up the mountain. You haven't even answered our questions!
Therefore, Song Xiancheng shouted for Fangzheng.
Song Xianhe suddenly patted his shoulder and said, "Let's go down the mountain."
"Brother, this … He hasn't answered our questions … Are we leaving just like that?" Song Xiancheng was somewhat dumbfounded.
Song Xianhe sighed and said, "Master's Buddhist Dharma is truly profound. When we came up the mountain, he already knew what we wanted to ask. He just gave us the answer … "
"Answer? What did he say? I was just listening to his nonsense, "Song Xiancheng asked with a dumbfounded look.
Song Xianhe looked up at the sky and said to his two younger brothers, "After we descend the mountain, cut off all business. In the future, don't fight with others so easily. Be a good son, marry a wife, and be filial to your father. Wait for me! "
"Brother, you are leaving?" Song Xianshu and Song Xiancheng were taken aback as they asked.
Song Xianhe nodded and said, "The weather is so cold, there's no need to continue staying outside like this. Otherwise, you will freeze to death sooner or later. "
"Big brother, what are you talking about? Why don't I understand? "Song Xiancheng turned anxious.
Song Xianshu also wanted to say something, but he was stopped by Song Xianhe. Song Xianhe said, "Alright, let's go down the mountain. Have a good night's sleep. Tomorrow, we still have to go up the mountain to fetch Dad. "
Song Xiancheng remained at a loss. Song Xianshu fell into thought, while Song Xianhe seemed to figure something out. His footsteps became more relaxed as though he was a lot lighter.
After leaving the mountain, the three brothers continued staying at Wang Yougui's place.
At dawn the next day, Song Xiancheng got up and yawned. When he looked around, he was suddenly stunned as he exclaimed. "Where's Second Brother? This fellow is usually lazier than me. Why is he up so early today? "
Song Xianhe, who was sleeping, sat up abruptly and surveyed his surroundings. Indeed, Song Xianshu was gone!
Song Xianhe had an ominous feeling as he hurriedly jumped off the ground and chased after him. The moment he stepped out, he saw a few words written on the newly fallen snow!
Brother, Third Brother, take good care of Dad. Wait for me to return! Brother, Third Sister-In-Law and I are educated, but we aren't as smart as you. If we don't do what we do, we won't know how to earn money. You went to school, so you can lead Third Brother and Dad to a good life even if you don't do what you do. Therefore, it's best I go. There's no need to look for me. I'll definitely be faster than you. Take care and wait for me!
When Song Xianhe saw this, he sighed. He suddenly regretted what he had said when he left the mountain. Although Third Brother didn't understand, Song Xianshu still had some perceptivity, so he understood.
Song Xiancheng was dumbfounded as he tugged at Song Xianhe. "Brother, this … Where did Second Brother go? What's going on with you? What kind of bewitching drug did that monk feed you? This … "
Song Xianhe looked at the anxious Song Xiancheng and sighed. "Third Brother, was what we did really flawless?"
Song Xiancheng was taken aback. "Brother, why are you asking this? The plans we came up with were naturally flawless. "
Song Xianhe shook his head slightly. "I used to think so too, but after meeting Abbot Fangzheng, I suddenly realized that it was just a joke. For a miraculous person like Abbot Fangzheng to exist in this world, it's inevitable that there aren't any other miraculous people. To tell you the truth, I've long received news that the higher-ups have begun an investigation on our Flowery Shadow and found some clues. "
"And then?" Song Xiancheng turned nervous.
Song Xianhe said, "I've been using our resources to deal with the other party … I didn't think too much about it. But after meeting Abbot Fangzheng, I suddenly understood something. I was only deceiving myself in the past. The world is so big, and the country is so powerful. I can deal with them for a day or two, but can I deal with them forever? When our resources are used up, all that's left is to wait to be captured and executed one by one!
This is what Abbot Fangzheng said. The weather is cold, and we know that we will freeze to death, but we still persist in our so-called correct ideals. We are no longer doing it for survival, but because we are used to such methods, we keep doing such illegal things. It's because we want more money to improve our lives, so we do such crazy things.
But one day, we will freeze to death. The only way to extricate ourselves is to stop and find a warm place to warm up. "
Song Xiancheng widened his eyes. "W-where can we warm up?"
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