"I want to curse. After walking for so long, why isn't there even a sign? Who can tell me how to get to this intersection!? "Fangzheng stood at the intersection with a depressed look. That's right, our master is lost!
At this moment, a car suddenly stopped. A person poked his head out and said with a smile, "Master, where are you going?"
Fangzheng pressed his palms together and gave a Buddhist proclamation. "Amitabha. Patron, nice to meet you. This Penniless Monk wishes to go to Songwu County.
Fangzheng thought about it and mentioned Mt. One Finger. There was a high chance that the other party did not know, but Songwu County should know. Fangzheng looked up and was instantly stunned!
The other party was also stunned, and then shouted in unison, "It's you?!"
The person driving was no stranger to Fangzheng. She was none other than Beauty Jing Yan, who had her dress bitten off when she came up the mountain to cover the calligraphy competition.
"Master, where are you going? Oh … Did you come from Baiyun Monastery? "Jing Yan looked at the path behind Fangzheng and asked with a smile.
Fangzheng said, "Female Patron, This Penniless Monk is no master. It's best you call me Venerable Fangzheng. This Penniless Monk has indeed just left Baiyun Monastery and is preparing to return to One Finger Monastery. "
"What a coincidence. I'm also making a trip to Songwu County. However, I have to go somewhere in between before returning. Venerable Fangzheng, if you are not in a rush, why don't I send you? "said Jing Yan with a smile.
Fangzheng was instantly delighted when he heard that. He was just vexing over how to return. It was too far to walk back. He could bear the tiredness, but it would be a waste of time! There was no one in One Finger Monastery. Although there were villagers, wolves, and squirrels watching the monastery, they were still a little worried. Now that he could hitch a ride, he was naturally more than willing! Most importantly, this car looked very high-end. He had never been in such a high-end car before.
Therefore, Fangzheng pressed his palms together and bowed. "Patron, thank you. This Penniless Monk isn't in a rush."
"Then what else is there to say? Mage, hurry up and get in the car. " Jing Yan generously opened the car door. Fangzheng got in and sat on a soft chair. He leaned back and his entire body seemed to sink into the chair. It was very comfortable!
"This car is more comfortable than a taxi. How nice," Fangzheng sighed inwardly.
"Venerable Fangzheng," asked Jing Yan suddenly.
Fangzheng looked at Jing Yan in puzzlement and asked, "Patron, what's wrong? Why aren't you leaving? "
"Uh, please fasten your seatbelt first," Jing Yan said helplessly.
Fangzheng was stunned. Safety belt? He had seen it in books and on television, but he had never seen it in real life. When he turned to the side, he saw a black ribbon. When he pulled it out, Fangzheng was somewhat dumbfounded. How was this thing used?
"Venerable Fangzheng, you have never been in a car before?" Jing Yan was beginning to understand.
Fangzheng said frankly, "This Penniless Monk has ridden in ox carts, horse carriages, bicycles, tractors, and even took a taxi a few days ago. However, this is the first time This Penniless Monk has ridden in such a high-class car."
Jing Yan was stunned. There really were people who hadn't sat in such a car before! Her car wasn't considered a luxury car. Besides, taxis also had seatbelts. The usage of seatbelts was the same … Looking at Fangzheng in front of her, Jing Yan understood that the monk sat in the back when he took a taxi. Thinking of this, Jing Yan sighed. "Mage, you're really different from your peers."
As for how he was different, Jing Yan did not elaborate. Instead, she bent down and pulled Fangzheng's seatbelt.
Fangzheng's muscles subconsciously tensed up. This was the first time a woman was in such close proximity to him. As he took in her fragrance, Fangzheng could not help but recite inwardly, "Amitabha. When can I renounce asceticism …"
Jing Yan helped Fangzheng fasten his seatbelt before stepping on the accelerator and speeding off.
Fangzheng was not good at speaking to women. Jing Yan appeared to have something on her mind as well, so the two did not converse much. Only when Jing Yan zigzagged deep into the mountains did she see a village, Fangzheng could not help but ask, "Female Patron, what are you doing here?"
Jing Yan said, "This is no longer Baiyun County but Guan County. This is the poorest county in the city. In terms of poverty, few in the entire province can compare to them. In front of us is Guan County's poorest village, Dongliang Village. "
"Oh, Female Patron, are you here to help them?" Fangzheng was no stranger to Dongliang County. He watched the news daily. Dongliang County was often in the headlines. The children there were pitiful. They were all skin and bones, so having a full stomach was bliss. As a result, people often came to Dongliang Village to donate. There were even celebrities who came to Dongliang Village to provide peer-to-peer financial aid. Fangzheng already knew that Jing Yan's family background was good. If not, the people would not have been so afraid of her back then. Therefore, he naturally believed that Jing Yan was there to donate her love.
However, Jing Yan shook her head decisively and sneered, "Help the poor? No, I'm here to investigate the truth! Some people are too shameless! "
"Uh … What do you mean?" Fangzheng was taken aback.
"Venerable One, you do not understand Dongliang Village. You might not believe me even if I told you. However, I believe you are a good monk, a good Venerable One. In a while, when we enter the village, you can take a look for yourself and tell me your opinion, alright? I do not want my emotions to affect my judgment, nor do I want to be prejudiced by my first impressions. " Ever since the trip to Mt. One Finger, Jing Yan had clearly become a lot more careful in doing things. She no longer casually made conclusions. She would do her homework and research before coming to a conclusion.
Fangzheng did not understand what Jing Yan was getting at. However, this request was easily satisfied. Therefore he nodded and said, "Amitabha. This Penniless Monk can give it a try."
Later on, Jing Yan had the urge to say something several times. However, she ultimately did not say it out loud. Although Fangzheng was a little curious, he did not press her if she did not want to say it. Therefore, the two quietly arrived at Dongliang Village.
There was a dilapidated door at the village entrance. On it were the words, "Dongliang Village welcomes you." There were quotes from great people on both sides. The feeling it gave off was not too bad.
However, when they approached the village, Fangzheng frowned.
The moment the car entered the village, a group of people surrounded it. The people who were squatting at the village entrance to chat sat down immediately, looking sickly.
There were men and women among the villagers that surrounded them. There were even children. However, no one said a word. All they did was look at Jing Yan in silence. Some of them even looked wary.
At that moment, a few adults ran over and pulled the children far away, preventing them from approaching the car.
Jing Yan stopped the car at the village entrance. She took out her sunglasses and put them on before alighting the car.
Fangzheng looked at the gloomy sky outside and shook his head slightly. He did not understand why Jing Yan was wearing sunglasses. Although the snow reflected light, making it easy for one to go snow-blind, that was a reaction that only happened in the wilderness that was completely white. The village was not completely white, and the reflection of light was not that intense. There was no need for that.
When the villagers saw that Jing Yan was a woman, the wariness in their eyes lessened.
Jing Yan smiled and said, "Hello everyone. My name is Jing Yan. There's nothing much to say. I have some things in my trunk for all of you. Come and take a look. If there's anything you need, feel free to take it. "
With that said, Jing Yan opened the trunk.
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