"That's indeed not very good. However, this kasaya is the best reward for you. This is because its special functions are very good," the System remained unmoved as it slowly said.
Fangzheng sneered. "It's indeed very good. It comes with a green hat buff …"
"Then are you going to listen or not?" The System was rendered speechless. Couldn't it let him finish his sentence in one go?
Fangzheng thought about it. Since he had already accepted it, he might as well listen to it. Otherwise, he would be at a disadvantage. With this in mind, Fangzheng said, "I'll listen. Go ahead."
"Apart from the benefits mentioned earlier, the most important thing about this kasaya is that the reward will be doubled if one wears it to receive an award!" the System slowly said.
Fangzheng originally imagined that the System was going to scam him again, but when he heard that, his eyes lit up. His bald head was like a light bulb! He said with excitement, "Really?!"
"Of course! How is it? How's the reward? "the System asked with a chuckle.
Fangzheng immediately gave a thumbs up. "This reward is awesome! It's indeed a product of the System. It's definitely the best! "
The System scoffed. "Who was the one who wanted to return the money?"
"No idea. I don't know. Who knows which handsome monk was so insensible." Fangzheng shook his head like a rattle drum. He was already used to hearing the rumbling of thunder above him. He had made a killing by telling a lie in exchange for such a benefit.
Indeed, the System was very happy with the flattery. It made Fangzheng put away the kasaya before vanishing.
Fangzheng sat on the stove bed and looked at the kasaya in his hand. He smacked his lips and said, "Although it's a little ugly and tasteless, and although it looks green when worn, This Penniless Monk doesn't have a wife. However, This Penniless Monk does not have a wife. Who can make me a cuckold? Besides, even if I don't wear it most of the time, it doesn't seem bad to wear it when receiving an award. "
With this in mind, Fangzheng put away the kasaya in delight.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Fangzheng asked.
"Master, we just heard you mention a kasaya. Do you have one?" Red Boy asked.
Fangzheng hurriedly said, "Who cares? Hurry up and sleep. We have to wake up early tomorrow! Hurry up and sleep! "
"Master, it's the Laba Festival in a few days. Are we still cooking Laba Congee?" Red Boy continued asking.
Only then did Fangzheng recall that the Laba Festival was just a few days after the Great Cold. The coldest days of the entire winter were the seventh and eighth days of the twelfth lunar month. Those who hadn't experienced it personally were not worth mentioning. In such cold weather, Fangzheng actually did not wish to hold any activities. But thinking about it carefully, he had cooked Laba Congee last year. If he didn't cook it this year, it wouldn't seem too good. After all, the effects of Laba Congee were well-known, and the villagers were all looking forward to it.
With this in mind, Fangzheng said, "Cook! But now, sleep! We'll talk about it tomorrow! "
When the little guys heard this, they immediately left in high spirits.
Days passed, and soon, it was the seventh day of the lunar month. The weather became even colder, and the sparrows that were flying around in the trees were so cold that they hid in their nests and refused to come out.
Early in the morning, Monkey ran to the kitchen to keep warm after sweeping the yard. After all, he was not a monster and was afraid of the cold.
Fangzheng looked at the empty yard and mumbled. "Endure it. It will be warm after two days. It's time for the pilgrims to come … "
Just as he said that, he heard a question from outside. "Abbot Fangzheng, are you around?"
When Fangzheng heard that, he found the voice familiar. He immediately got up and walked out of the backyard. He saw an honest-looking man standing under the bodhi tree. Fangzheng immediately recognized the man. He was Teacher Liu from the neighboring village, but he wasn't a teacher. That was his name. It was said that none of his ancestors had been educated, so they had always been poor. His parents had placed their hopes on Teacher Liu, so they had given him such a name.
However, they never expected that Teacher Liu would still be considered a teacher. However, he was a very honest person, so everyone preferred to call him Honest Liu!
Honest Liu was dressed in an old military coat. His hands were in his sleeves, and he was hunching his neck. Clearly, the cold wind was a little unbearable for a native northeasterner like him.
Fangzheng hurriedly said, "Amitabha. Patron, is there something?"
Honest Liu hurriedly walked over when he saw Fangzheng. He looked hesitantly at Fangzheng, as though he wanted to say something.
Fangzheng wasn't in a rush as he turned to the side. "Patron Liu, it's cold outside. Let's talk inside."
Honest Liu looked inside. He knew that the monastery was where the monks lived, and tourists were forbidden from entering. Typically, it wasn't open to the public. Although everyone was familiar with Fangzheng, he didn't walk in. Instead, he shook his head and said, "No, I'm not going in. Abbot Fangzheng, I have something to tell you."
Seeing that Honest Liu wasn't going in, Fangzheng had no choice but to stay outside. When the cold wind blew, he subconsciously hunched his neck, thinking, "Why bother? Why did you have to drag This Penniless Monk into the cold with you? Wouldn't it be better to enter together? "
However, Fangzheng knew Honest Liu's character, so he didn't rush him. He stood there silently. "Patron, please speak."
Honest Liu said, "Abbot Fangzheng, I'm here for my father-in-law."
Fangzheng was taken aback. Father-in-law? Why would he be here for his father-in-law's matter? It wasn't like he was Honest Liu's mother-in-law. It was difficult for outsiders to interfere in such family matters.
Honest Liu continued. "As you know, my wife was adopted by my father-in-law. She hasn't lived with him since she was young. My father-in-law has two children, and my wife is the second child. Back then, our family was poor, and my father-in-law couldn't afford to raise two children. So he adopted my wife to another family in the same village, which is also my wife's present parents. However, they have already passed away …
My father-in-law now lives with his eldest daughter, and our family occasionally visits them. After all, he's my wife's biological father. Blood is thicker than water.
Just yesterday, someone told me that my father-in-law was chased out by his eldest daughter. He stayed outside the entire night and nearly froze to death! "
Fangzheng was originally drowsy from listening to the story. After all, he knew all that had happened. All he wanted to do was warm himself by the fire in the cold. But when he heard the last sentence, Fangzheng's brows pricked up! She chased her biological father out during the coldest part of winter? He froze the entire night? She didn't care? This … Wasn't that too beastly!
Fangzheng said, "Oh? Why did she do that? Isn't that her biological father? "
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