Fangzheng nodded slightly. One did not slap a smiling person, so Fangzheng did not want to embarrass the girl. Hence, he pressed his palms together and bowed. "Amitabha. Patron, are you here to pay respects to Buddha?"
Lin Xi was delighted when she heard that. She thought to herself, "This monk's voice is quite nice. It matches that face of his. Since it's boring going up the mountain, teasing the monk is quite interesting. " Hence, Lin Xi smiled. "My brother is Fangzheng's classmate. By the way, Venerable One, do you know Fangzheng?"
Fangzheng was rendered speechless. He nodded. "Yes."
"Are you familiar with him?" asked Lin Xi.
"Very." What a joke. Who could be more familiar than him?
Although Fangzheng was a little displeased, he still went forward and bowed. "Amitabha. Patrons, are you here to pay respects to Buddha?"
"We are not paying respects to Buddha. We are here to have fun with Fangzheng. However, from the looks of it, there's probably nothing to play with, "said Lin Xi with a sigh. Lin Xi said with a sigh. She never had much interest in famous mountains and great rivers, what she was most interested in were famous goods stores.
"Venerable One, what kind of person is Fangzheng?" asked Lin Xi curiously.
Fangzheng thought about it. The question was a little difficult. It was a little embarrassing to praise himself … But if he did not praise himself, would he be a failure? Seeing Fangzheng remain silent, Lin Xi believed that Fangzheng was embarrassed to badmouth Fangzheng behind his back. She mumbled inwardly, "From the looks of it, this Fangzheng really isn't much. He's probably poor and ugly. He doesn't know how to conduct himself. Otherwise, this Venerable One wouldn't be in such a difficult position. He doesn't even praise me out of politeness … "
At that moment, Li He said from behind, "Lin Xi, didn't I tell you? That fellow, Fangzheng, is ugly."
"Yes, he's ugly!" echoed Cui Jiandong.
Lin Tai said, "Lin Xi, why are you paying attention to this? When we go up the mountain, just take a look. We aren't from the same world, so it's best not to interact with him. " From Lin Tai's point of view, it was already a miracle that Fangzheng didn't die of poverty on this tiny mountain. Comparing a poor lad to a tycoon like him was naturally like comparing heaven and earth. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that they were two different worlds.
When Lin Xi heard this, he said with an innocent expression, "Got it, you're saying it like I'm interested in him. My standards for a partner should be at least as handsome as this Venerable One beside me! That Fangzheng definitely won't do! "
When Liu Ying heard that, she shook her head slightly. These people really never forgot to mock Fangzheng.
Lin Xi's eyes darted around as he asked Liu Ying, "Sis Liu Ying, what's your impression of Fangzheng? Am I handsome? "
Liu Ying thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I don't think … he's handsome …"
"Then it's ugly! It's not that I'm bragging, but even ten Fangzheng wouldn't be as handsome as me! "Li He tossed his head coolly.
Cui Jiandong laughed and said, "But even ten of you can't compare to Commander Lin."
Lin Tai smiled.
Lin Xi said, "Even ten of you aren't as handsome as the mage at my side."
Li He was speechless. There was nothing Lin Tai could do. As for Lin Xi's words, they didn't take him seriously either, because in their eyes, this monk was just a passerby, it wasn't worth arguing over.
When Liu Ying saw this, she pursed her lips into a smile and said, "Lin Xi, you've been calling me Master here and there, but you haven't even asked what Master's name is yet."
Lin Xi was taken aback. He really hadn't asked!
Therefore, Lin Xi looked up at the tall, handsome, steady, and radiant monk and asked shyly, "May I ask what Master's name is?"
Upon hearing Lin Xi's question, Li He, Cui Jiandong, and Liu Ying looked over. They were also curious as to what the otherworldly monk's name was. However, Lin Tai didn't mind at all. Could being handsome make a living? It wasn't like he was selling his ass. Money was king!
They saw the monk turn around and smile. His entire body seemed to light up! They couldn't imagine how a man, a monk, could smile so handsomely! As men, Li He and Cui Jiandong felt a pang of jealousy. The corners of Lin Tai's eyes twitched slightly. Although being handsome wasn't as good as money, it was naturally best if he could have both. He felt a little jealous.
Lin Xi and Liu Ying were also tempted, but when they recalled that he was a monk, their hearts turned cold. "Unfortunately, he's a monk. Otherwise, I could really get to know him."
At that moment, Fangzheng said with a smile, "Amitabha. This Penniless Monk is One Finger Monastery's abbot."
"Ha, I knew it. It's no wonder he has such a bearing. So he's the abbot." Li He interrupted before Fangzheng finished his sentence.
"This aura, this temperament, is indeed something that only the abbot should have. There's really no harm without comparison. Thinking of Fangzheng back then, tsk … The difference was like night and day! "Cui Jiandong said.
"I wonder if Fangzheng has changed after so many years," Liu Ying said with a sigh. Her mind was still filled with that indistinct, blurry impression. She could not help but let out another long sigh. They were both monks, but why was the difference so great? Look at this Venerable One. He had an extraordinary bearing and an otherworldly bearing. His every frown and smile, and every action, had a Zen-like quality to him. He was like an immortal that had descended from the heavens. As for him? They were in the same environment, but he had different achievements. Was this the legendary saying that mud can't hold up a wall? Regardless of the situation, she had to enlighten him during this meeting.
Lin Tai wasn't impressed. So what if he was an abbot? Could he exchange it for money? Although it was said that large monasteries were very rich, he refused to believe that One Finger Monastery was a large monastery! Such a monastery's abbot would still be a pauper. From Lin Tai's point of view, in the present world, power was first and money second. Those who were inferior to him in both aspects had no need to befriend him, nor did they have the right to be his equal. At most, they would be like Li He and Cui Jiandong, who could be his lackeys. Therefore, he thought nothing of the monk in front of him.
"Aiyah, don't interrupt. Abbot hasn't said his Dharma name." Lin Xi waved his hand to stop them from speaking nonsense.
The few of them smiled and did not say another word. They looked at Fangzheng and waited for him to continue.
Fangzheng was truly aggrieved. None of them had recognized him, nor had they seen him in his present state. Why were they so certain that he was a loser? Seriously … It was a slap in the face!
Fangzheng had such thoughts in his heart, but he said, "This Penniless Monk's Dharma name is Fangzheng!"
When Lin Xi heard that, she subconsciously nodded. "Oh, so it's Abbot Fangzheng … Fang … What!? Fangzheng!? "
The others jolted to their senses as they looked at the monk in front of them in astonishment.
Li He and Cui Jiandong subconsciously wanted to slap themselves to see if it hurt. They wanted to know if they were dreaming! The monk in front of them was Fangzheng? How was that possible? How could Fangzheng be so handsome? Shouldn't Fangzheng be a country bumpkin in tattered clothes?
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