Wang Kun fell into deep thought. After the meal, Wang Kun suddenly asked, "Master, did you say that a person has to learn to have a future?"
This question was something Fangzheng thought about every day when he was in school. This was because he was not a child who loved to study. Only when he became One Finger Monastery's abbot did Fangzheng understand the goal of learning. Therefore, Fangzheng sat up straight and looked calmly at Wang Kun. "Patron, This Penniless Monk was educated in the past. Back then, This Penniless Monk did not like studying either. He felt that his life should not be trapped in that tiny classroom. The outside world is so big, why not spread your wings and soar? "
"That's right …" Wang Kun agreed.
Fangzheng continued. "Later, This Penniless Monk became abbot. However, This Penniless Monk realized that This Penniless Monk only knew half of the scriptures. When many devotees came to inquire, This Penniless Monk was often unable to use the scriptures to resolve matters. At that time, This Penniless Monk finally understood what it meant to regret not having enough books. "
"This … Master, do you mean that I still have to study?" Wang Kun was a little disappointed.
Fangzheng shook his head.
Wang Kun said, "Master, what do you mean?"
Fangzheng smiled and asked, "Are you a good student?"
After some thought, Wang Kun shook his head and said, "No. At the very least, my parents, teachers, and classmates think that I'm trash when it comes to academics."
Fangzheng looked at Wang Kun's helpless expression and continued asking, "Then, are you a basketball expert?"
Wang Kun immediately turned spirited. He raised his head like a tyrant on a basketball court. He looked down on the world and said, "Definitely! In our school, if I say I'm second in basketball, no one dares to say they're first! "Hearing this, Chen Wei's face turned red because Chen Wei competed with him every day.
Fangzheng continued asking, "Why are you so good at basketball? Why are you so much better than the others? "
Wang Kun did not even think as he spoke eloquently, "It's very simple. I can take hardships better than them! There was a period of time when the basketball never left my hand. I practiced every day, and the number of shots I shot every day was countless times more than them. Also, I have a lot of NBA videos. I have highlights of almost all the top players. There are also all kinds of training materials, teaching materials … I even attended a youth training class … "
Wang Kun recounted the glorious history of his hard work for half an hour. Fangzheng kept smiling at Wang Kun. When Wang Kun was done, Fangzheng said with a faint smile, "Patron, do you think learning is useless?"
Wang Kun was taken aback as he stared intently at Fangzheng. Then, he thought about himself and looked down at his hands. He scratched his head in embarrassment. "I get it. Learning is useful. It's just that I went astray. "
Fangzheng extended his palm for Wang Kun to see. "Patron, please take a look. Are my fingers the same length?"
Wang Kun shook his head and said, "Venerable One, your fingers are long and short. How can they be the same length?"
"Is the thickness the same?" Fangzheng continued asking.
Wang Kun shook his head again.
Fangzheng continued asking, "Are the functions the same?"
Wang Kun shook his head.
"Can I have one less?" asked Fangzheng.
Wang Kun continued shaking his head. "Master, stop teasing me. It's very awkward to be missing one …"
Fangzheng nodded in satisfaction. "That's right. Fingers have different lengths, thicknesses, and functions. You can't lose any of them. You can't underestimate the use of any of them. It's the same for humans. Everyone is born different. They have their own independent souls and unique ways of thinking, interests, hobbies, and physical strength. Everyone had something they were good at, and everyone had their own shortcomings. And since ancient times, only by playing to one's strengths and avoiding one's weaknesses can one's value be maximized. There is no such thing as going astray in this world. Whether one goes astray varies from person to person. As long as the path you take is what you want and you are willing to work hard for it, you will not regret it regardless of the outcome. That is a complete life, a life that you are satisfied with. Who can say that such a life has gone astray? "
Wang Kun stood rooted to the ground when he heard that. Moments later, he suddenly laughed. As he laughed, tears streamed down his cheeks. Then, a radiant boy sat there and cried. As Wang Kun cried, he said, "Venerable One, you are the first person to tell me this. You are also the first person to acknowledge me. You have no idea how f * * king miserable I was in school. My teachers thought I was a troublemaker. My classmates thought I was a gangster. My classmates' parents thought I was a hooligan. My parents thought I was a bastard son who didn't do proper work. F * * k, don't I just like playing basketball? Don't I just like playing basketball? Why does it seem like I have offended the entire world? "
After Wang Kun finished cursing, he ran to get a can of beer and gulped it down.
When Fangzheng heard Wang Kun's words, he looked at him but did not say a word. All he did was quietly watch and accompany him.
Lone Wolf looked at the duo and shook his head. Having had his fill, he jumped onto the sofa and chose a comfortable spot to sleep.
Wang Kun drank a can of beer in one go before he calmed down. He looked intently at Fangzheng and asked, "Venerable One, will there be an outcome if I continue persisting?"
"What is an outcome?" asked Fangzheng.
Wang Kun was confused. That's right. What was an outcome? After some thought, Wang Kun said, "I wish to play professionally."
Fangzheng smiled. "Since you have a goal, why ask This Penniless Monk?"
Wang Kun was taken aback before he smiled. "That's right. I already have a goal, so why ask you? Do I care what others think? I'll just do it! Haha. Venerable One, I now understand why this dog is so smart. "
This time, it was Fangzheng's turn to be taken aback. "Why?"
"That's because he is following a master with extraordinary wisdom."
Fangzheng was instantly rendered speechless. He had actually been sucked up to. The problem was that he was rather happy about it. Indeed, he had fallen from grace.
That night, Wang Kun appeared very excited. He kept chatting with Fangzheng and Fangzheng bitterly chatted with him until midnight before they fell asleep.
The next day was Sunday. Wang Kun had a day off, so he woke up early in the morning. He washed up, cooked, and tidied the room. His diligent manner made Fangzheng feel like he saw his own shadow. Wang Kun might not have been a good child academically, but no one could deny that he was a good child! A person's good or bad should not be judged by their academic results!
"Venerable One, we are still going to the Tobacco Factory district for a competition today. Are you going? "Wang Kun asked while eating.
"The people there don't seem to welcome you," said Fangzheng.
"It's just an example. Basketball players like us aren't welcomed no matter where we go. I just can't figure it out. A basketball court is meant for basketball. If you don't shout when you play, is it still basketball? They are only allowed to shout while playing mahjong, but we aren't allowed to play basketball. Anyway, we are already used to it. Let's just play guerrilla warfare. We will fight when we have the chance. We will disperse when we are chased away. "Wang Kun was rather open-minded.
Fangzheng did not mind. He followed them to take a look. Up to now, he still had not figured out what his mission was! He did not wish to stay at Wang Kun's place his entire life.
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