Chen Jin forcefully pulled Su Hong out. Su Hong smiled helplessly and said to Fangzheng, "Alright then. I'll come again next year! Leave a bowl for me! "
Fangzheng pressed his palms together and said, "Patron, don't worry."
Chen Jin pulled Su Hong far away while Fangzheng wore a baffled look. Who did he offend? Why did it feel like Chen Jin looked at him with a vendetta? However, Fangzheng could not be bothered with such matters. He directly returned to prepare dinner.
As for Chen Jin and Su Hong, Fangzheng had not interacted much with them from a young age. He only knew that Chen Jin had many ideas and was always out. Su Hong also often went out with him and had only recently returned to the village.
Therefore, Fangzheng did not feel guilty about the duo not eating the Laba Congee. Besides, it was useless to feel guilty. He really did not have any!
After returning to the village, Chen Jin realized that he could hear everyone discussing the Laba Congee no matter where he went. Both the adults and the children had excited expressions on their faces, but his mood was incomparably terrible! Envy and jealousy fused together, turning into hatred!
"Darn it, Fangzheng. He's such a bully! He snatched my people and embarrassed me! " Chen Jin was furious. He returned to his house and decided not to leave. He did not even step out of the door. What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over.
At night, the sky turned gloomy. It was another snowstorm …
This snowstorm lasted for a week, and the accumulated snow reached a meter deep. It was considered a rare snowstorm in decades.
Fangzheng did not need to sweep the dust for the next few days, but he suffered even more!
The northeast's winter was very clean. There was no ash or fallen leaves, much less bird feces. The only thing he needed to clear was the snow! There was no end to the snow!
As the snow fell from the sky and the wind blew, the monastery's walls blocked the snow's path, making it easy for it to pile up. If it was not dealt with in time, it would be difficult to deal with it again …
In order to deal with the accumulated snow, Fangzheng used all sorts of methods. He used brooms, shovels, and Lone Wolf to push the snow away with wooden planks. In short, he had to come out every hour or two to clear the snow. Even Squirrel was not idle. He would occasionally help clear the snow on the roof. For example, when Lone Wolf passed by, he would pull a pile of snow down and throw it at a particular wolf …
Due to the snow, no one came up the mountain to offer incense.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye …
Fangzheng stood on the mountaintop and looked at the distant howling winds. He could vaguely see the mountains. With one hand behind his back, he had a look of bemoaning the state of the universe and pitying the fate of mankind. He also had a look of deep emotion as though he was meditating on the Dao of the Great Void.
Ka-cha!
Fangzheng's expression froze as he hurriedly took the cell phone back. He took a look and said with a smile, "This one isn't bad. It's quite handsome!"
That's right, this fellow wasn't here to comprehend the heavens and earth, but to take a selfie …
Fangzheng shared the selfie on his WeChat Moments. Ever since Fang Yunjing asked him for photos last time, he had begun to like the habit of taking some handsome photos.
Just as Fangzheng was about to return to the monastery, he heard the sound of firecrackers from the foot of the mountain. Following that, there were endless sounds of firecrackers and kicks!
Fangzheng looked down the mountain where he could see One Finger Village. It wasn't snowing today, but the wind was a little strong, so he could roughly see.
At the foot of the mountain, with the sound of firecrackers, people began to move. Smoke rose from kitchen chimneys, bringing some people and warmth to the desolate mountain. However, when he turned back to look at his deserted monastery, Fangzheng shook his head helplessly. He sighed and did not say a word. He picked up his cell phone and unlocked it, but … the screen changed!
It was a bright red Fuwa holding a firecracker, smiling like a flower. There was a line of words on it!
"It's the new year. Will the new year be far away?"
Fangzheng was taken aback. "It's the new year? It's no wonder everyone is setting off firecrackers so diligently … It's the new year … "
In the northeastern villages, two firecrackers would be set off before eating during the new year. It was a festive occasion, and it was also to send off the kitchen god to heaven. At the same time, it was to prepare for the coming year. Different places had different ways of doing things. In short, from Fangzheng's point of view, it was sufficient to be lively and festive!
On the way back, Fangzheng wasn't in a good mood. He couldn't help but recall the scene from last year's new year. Back then, Zen Master One Finger was still around. Although there was only one more person, the monastery wasn't that big, so it wasn't considered deserted. Now that he was the only one left, he immediately felt the temperature drop significantly. The wind grew stronger, and the weather turned cold …
When he returned to the monastery's entrance, he saw Lone Wolf running around, creating a pile of snow at the entrance! Squirrel rolled down from the snow pile and was having a great time …
Seeing the two clowns, Fangzheng's cold and lonely heart finally melted. He heaved a long sigh of relief and thought to himself, "I'm not too lonely. At least two fellows are spending the new year with me this year. According to the headcount, there's one more this year. Heh heh …"
Fangzheng consoled himself as he formed a blood ball and rushed over. He smacked Lone Wolf's head and stuffed Squirrel into the snow pile.
Then, Lone Wolf charged over with a howl and pushed Fangzheng to the ground. Squirrel rode on Fangzheng's head and stuffed some snow into Fangzheng's collar. It was so cold that Fangzheng howled … It was a mess.
Amidst the laughter, Fangzheng's depression dissipated completely.
The new year had a different meaning in China. At the very least, there were many things to do.
Couplets were written and the character 'Fu' was pasted. From that day until the fifteenth of August, it was a day filled with the flavor of the new year! There was a festive atmosphere up and down the mountain.
Fangzheng once again received a huge gift from the System!
"Ding! Host, the new year is coming. The System will send you some new year decorations. Do you want to accept them? "
"Hehe, there's a gift for the new year? That's good. Heh heh. Buddhists celebrate the new year? "Fangzheng immediately clicked to accept it as he asked out of curiosity.
"It's the new year, but Buddhists have to do as the Romans do and keep up with the times," said the System matter-of-factly.
Fangzheng chuckled. He found the System increasingly unfathomable. A yellow light flashed in front of him as a few items appeared. There were brushes and ink, as well as a few pieces of red paper for writing couplets! Apart from that, there was nothing else.
"System, can you be any more stingy?" Fangzheng asked in a speechless manner.
"The brush and ink are borrowed from you. Remember to return them after you're done," said the System lightly.
At that instant, Fangzheng only wanted to curse! This was way too stingy! Was there a System in the world more stingy than the System? Thankfully, he still had the brush and ink that Wu Changxi had given him. Unfortunately, there was no red paper. Therefore, he was destined to use it sparingly.
Although it was borrowed, it was still a gift. It was better than nothing. Fangzheng was still a little happy to receive a gift during the new year.
After receiving the gift, Fangzheng's heart turned lively. He also had something to look forward to during the new year. Therefore, he pondered over how to celebrate the new year well.
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