Although he said that, Fangzheng did not plan on going down the mountain to farm. Crystal Rice was precious and it would be too troublesome to plant it at the foot of the mountain. It would be difficult for him to watch over it from the mountain.
Most importantly, the planting of Crystal Rice required the support of scriptures and Buddhistic aura. These things were lacking at the foot of the mountain.
After lunch, he continued the irrigation in the afternoon. Finally, Fangzheng completed all his work before the sky turned dark. Furthermore, he sowed the seeds.
At that moment, the film crew also saw the changes. They saw Fangzheng carrying buckets of water up the mountain and watering the tiny pond. All of them were extremely curious.
Lin Dongshi came over and asked out of curiosity, "Venerable Fangzheng, what are you doing? A reservoir? "
Luo Li said with a smile, "That's impossible. It's quite difficult to store water on this mountain."
Fangzheng pressed his palms together and gave a Buddhist proclamation, "This Penniless Monk is not planning on making a reservoir. Instead, This Penniless Monk plans on farming on the mountain."
"Pfft!" The silent Old Tao could not help but laugh, "Venerable Fangzheng, you have never farmed before, right? It's so cold and you want to farm? How many seeds do you have? They will freeze to death. Now is not the time to grow seedlings. By the way, Venerable Fangzheng, what do you plan on planting? "
Lin Dongshi added, "That's right. There will be ice at night. Any seeds will die. If you really want to plant, you should at least build a greenhouse, right? "
Fangzheng smiled, "Forget about the greenhouse. This Penniless Monk doesn't have the money. This Penniless Monk will plant paddy rice. As for the solution, This Penniless Monk will think about it again. "
"Hehe, you sure aren't listening to my advice. Fine, forget it. If you can grow crops in this field, I'll read my name backwards." Luo Li rolled his eyes. He felt that the young monk was too amusing. At the same time, he did not know what was good for him. He had not listened to their kind advice. Think about it again? Farming on a mountaintop in early spring without a greenhouse? Even if he got all the experts in the world, it would be pointless, right? He guessed that the monk's brain would explode from overthinking it.
The few of them wanted to say something else when someone ran over and said that the director had summoned them. They did not have the time to wrangle with Fangzheng and immediately returned to work.
While the film crew was busy, Fangzheng was doing the same. He went up and down the mountain to fetch water without stopping.
Over at the film crew's side, Old Tao, Lin Dongshi, and Luo Li told them about Fangzheng's paddy reclamation in March.
Everyone was speechless when they heard that. Someone said, "He can't be just reclaiming the land, getting some water, and planting it when the weather warms up, right?"
"That makes sense. Old Tao, I think you guys are thinking too much. Sowing seeds in this weather? If she's not an idiot, then she's an idiot's mother. In any case, she's definitely related to an idiot, "someone else said.
Old Tao thought about it and said, "That's really the case …"
"Old Tao, look. Why is that monk bending his back in the water? He's even holding a bag in his hand. "Luo Li covered his eyes with his hand and looked into the distance.
Hearing that, everyone stopped in their tracks. Like weasels, they craned their necks to look into the distance.
Fangzheng took out something from the bag and stuffed it into the water.
"From the looks of it, it seems to be sowing seeds," said Old Tao.
"Holy sh * t. Is he really an idiot?" the person who first said that he was an idiot said with a sigh.
"He's just too young after all. He lacks common sense," said Old Tao.
"Good words can't persuade a wretched ghost. Great mercy doesn't save others. We have said everything we need to say. Since he insists on doing things his own way, let him continue planting. Let's just treat it as having fun, "said Luo Li.
Everyone shrugged and expressed their agreement before continuing their work.
When Old Tao saw Director Yu, he immediately went forward to tell him about the matter. He planned on making the director happy and having some fun.
But …
"Old Tao, look at me. Do I have any changes?" asked Director Yu.
Old Tao went over and took a careful look. He shook his head and said, "Nothing much."
"Come, come, come." Director Yu hugged Old Tao's shoulders and said, "I haven't slept since last night. I haven't combed my hair, washed my face, or brushed my teeth. I'm already as tired as a grandson's grandson. How do you have the time to watch? It looks like you really have nothing better to do. "
When Old Tao heard that, his expression changed. He had failed to suck up to him and had stepped on a landmine!
Indeed, Director Yu shouted, "Everyone, take a break. Old Tao will take care of the remaining work."
Old Tao: "# A ¥…"
However, no one noticed that someone in a nearby luxurious tent had heard all of this.
Li Xueying looked out the window and saw Fangzheng farming. She said with a wry smile, "What a naive fool …"
Fangzheng finally finished planting the seeds one by one in the evening. With everything prepared, Fangzheng sat by the side of the field and began chanting the Diamond Sutra. As he recited the sutra, Fangzheng seemed to hear crackling sounds amidst his reverie. It was as though tender sprouts were growing out of the seeds. The feeling was extremely real but when he opened his eyes, he saw nothing but a calm water surface.
Fangzheng did not think too much about it as he continued reciting the sutra. The scene in his mind appeared once again. He seemed to see the birth of a new life. The tender sprouts were growing bit by bit. Every inch was filled with exuberant vitality. Fangzheng was intrigued and happy. Most of it was an understanding of life.
At that moment, Fangzheng finally understood the meaning of Zen farming. It was not a simple farming, but to let go of everything and calm down. He could sense the growth of nature, the power of life, the Dharma of the world, and the process of nature. This was a form of cultivation and also a form of enlightenment. It was also a form of touching.
As Fangzheng immersed himself in the joy of the growth of life, he sensed the indignation of life trying its best to grow in the soil. He felt the pride of breaking out of the soil and the beauty of life …
Fangzheng's body also emitted exuberant vitality. His entire being seemed to be filled with vigor and vitality.
Squirrel, Monkey, and Lone Wolf, who were somewhat impatient, fell silent when they heard the sutra recitation.
Squirrel sprawled on Fangzheng's legs while Lone Wolf sprawled behind him. His gigantic silvery-white body became Fangzheng's background. His head was on his paws as he squinted his eyes, as though he was listening attentively.
Monkey mimicked Fangzheng. He sat cross-legged and squinted his eyes. It was unknown if he was listening or dozing off.
The setting sun hung behind Fangzheng's head like a Buddha wheel. It made him look even more extraordinary, as though he was a living Buddha that had descended to this world.
The film crew in the distance had already quietened down. Apart from two or three unlucky guards who were eating and bragging, most of the people had gone down the mountain to eat.
However, there was one exception …
At the foot of the mountain.
"Why is Xueying gone again?"
"Sis Xueying is a god. She was just here a moment ago. Why is she gone in a blink of an eye?"
"Xiaoliu?"
"Don't ask me. Sis Xueying has always been like this. She disappears when she says she's gone."
"I really wonder how you became Xueying's manager. You can't even find her …"
"Uh, those who could find her have been fired," said Xiaoliu adorably.
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