"It's alright … About a hundred yuan a box." When Wang Yougui said that, he wore a smug look. A box of four mooncakes that cost more than a hundred yuan was definitely a luxury. At the very least, he couldn't bear to eat it. Then he asked Dog Song, "What kind of mooncakes are these?"
Dog Song chuckled. "I spent a huge sum of money to buy the best mooncakes. My family's eggs, imported raw materials, and hired a master to make the mooncakes by hand! Just this box alone costs about three hundred yuan! "
Upon hearing that, Shao Min, Zhao Gang, and Xue Zong were stunned. Someone actually sent mooncakes to the monk on the mountain? Was that for real?
Shao Min could not help but mumble softly. "It can't be that coincidental, right? Don't tell me he heard our complaints and got someone to put on a show for us? This monk is way too prideful. "
Xue Zong frowned as well. What Shao Min said wasn't impossible. After all, young people still valued their pride.
Zhao Gang wasn't in a hurry to come to a conclusion. Instead, he said, "Let's continue watching."
Shao Min and Xue Zong weren't in a rush either. They decided to continue watching. Shao Min sneered. "I want to see how they are going to put on a show! Daming Monastery sends hundreds of devotees to send mooncakes. Are they trying to make up the numbers by sending two people? Hmph! "
Zhao Gang and Xue Zong didn't say a word.
"Hehe, kid, not bad. You are so extravagant the moment you give. From the looks of it, you have earned quite a bit recently," said Wang Yougui with a smile.
Dog Song said with a bitter smile, "Don't tease me. This is only for Abbot Fangzheng. If it were me, I wouldn't be willing to eat such expensive mooncakes."
Wang Yougui nodded. "Everyone knows what our village was like last year. There aren't many people as poor as us in the surrounding villages. But this year? Thanks to Fangzheng, our village has completely lifted itself out of poverty and even become rich. Frost Bamboo has brought us tourism and rural tourism. Bamboo carvings have brought in a large number of orders. Everyone has been busy, earning quite a bit of money. Now, it can be said that our village is number one in the vicinity! It's only right to thank them. "
Dog Song nodded. "That's right. I used to be a hooligan, but now, I'm a model. I can't even repay this debt. "
"His acting is quite convincing," Shao Min muttered in her heart.
At this moment, someone else came. It was Sun Qiancheng and Mengmeng. Mengmeng was holding a mooncake in her hand. Her face and clothes were covered with mooncake crumbs. Her baby fat face was red, and her two pigtails fell down, making her look especially cute. Sun Qiancheng was also carrying a large bag of mooncakes. Most importantly, there was a woman following behind Sun Qiancheng!
Seeing this, Dog Song raised his eyebrows and said in surprise, "Aiya! Isn't this sister-in-law? Did you come back to see your child during the festival? "
The woman nodded and said, "Yes, I came back to see Mengmeng. I heard from Qiancheng that the family has changed a lot, and how good the business is, so I came back to take a look. "
"Haha, I'm done. What do you think?" Dog Song laughed.
"What else could it be? Alright! " When the woman said this, she smiled especially happily and continued, "To be honest, before I came back, I always thought that Qiancheng was bragging. I really didn't expect that our village is doing so well now. This bamboo carving, this agricola, business is so good. That's great … "
The woman didn't go to school, but her voice wasn't soft either. She kept saying that it was great.
Dog Song laughed out loud and said, "I told you long ago that our village is different! By the way, Sister-in-law, are you still returning to the south to work after the festival? "
"Why would I! The factory is like a spinning top. I can only earn two to three thousand yuan after toiling to death. I can easily earn it at home. "The woman rolled her eyes at Dog Song.
Dog Song said excitedly, "Does this mean that you are staying?"
"Yes! I'm not leaving! In the future, I'll stay at home with my child and Old Sun! "the woman replied heartily.
Wang Yougui, Dog Song, and Sun Qiancheng laughed. There were many families like Sun Qiancheng's family, where the husband and wife were separated. Many families stayed at home during the busy farming season. When the farming season was slack, one person would go to the factory to work outside to earn money to support the family. Some families would even go out to work … In addition, after the children went out, they would rather work overtime every day and night than return to the village to suffer the hardships of farming. For a time, there were fewer and fewer people in the village. Especially the young adults, there were even fewer and fewer. It caused the village to become desolate.
But as the benefits of the Frost Bamboo and bamboo carvings increased, more and more men, women, and children who worked outside returned home. Together with the apprentices from other villages, One Finger Village instantly became lively again.
And the person who felt the deepest emotions was naturally Village Chief Wang Yougui! All his life, he had led the village to prosperity, but the more he led, the fewer people there were. Just as he was about to despair, there was a turn of events, resulting in today's results. Now, Wang Yougui would smile even in his dreams. Every time the village chiefs gathered or had a meeting, he would be especially spirited. It was unknown how many people were envious of him.
When Dog Song asked, he realized that Sun Qiancheng was also here to deliver mooncakes.
Zhao Gang mumbled, "It looks like it's true."
"What's true? Is it really as they say? That monk, Fangzheng, is so powerful. Why are there so few people from such a huge village? I think it's all a show, "said Shao Min.
Just as she said that, Dog Song exclaimed, "Aiyah, Chen Jin, you are coming up the mountain too? Don't tell me you are here to deliver mooncakes too. "
"Of course. Fangzheng saved our entire family. It's a festival, so of course I have to deliver some mooncakes," Chen Jin rebuked jokingly.
Shao Min fell silent. Chen Jin's family was huge. Chen Jin and his wife, his son, his daughter-in-law, and his grandson. It was a family of five. It didn't look like they were here to put on a show.
"Could it be that the monk is really … that famous? He's not a fake monk? "Shao Min was perplexed.
At that moment, Zhao Gang patted Shao Min on the shoulder and gestured for her to look into the distance.
Shao Min looked up and saw a large group of people coming out of the village. Everyone was carrying things in big and small bags. Some were carrying fruits, some were carrying drinks, some were carrying vegetables, and some were carrying snacks. However, there was one thing that was the same. Everyone had a gift box of mooncakes! From the packaging, it didn't look cheap!
Dog Song and company greeted them when they arrived. Everyone chattered, but they were all here to deliver mooncakes to Fangzheng. The reason why they did not immediately head up the mountain was because they were busy with their farm chores. With autumn approaching, there was a lot of farm chores. Even if it was a festival, they would only do it after they were done with their chores.
Upon hearing this, Shao Min wore a bitter look. If one or two people were here to put on a show, then it was clearly impossible for so many people to be here. No one would hire so many people to put on a show just for the three of them, right?
Shao Min suddenly realized that she had made a mistake. She had misjudged the monk due to her preconceived notions.
When Xue Zong saw Shao Min in such a state, he gently hugged her and whispered. "These are all villagers of One Finger Village. We are fellow villagers, so it's normal for everyone to have a good relationship. Besides, you did it out of good intentions. Just don't be too rash in the future. "
Shao Min nodded slightly. When she heard that they were all villagers and fellow villagers, she felt a little better. This meant that Fangzheng's influence wasn't that great. It was mainly concentrated in this village. This made the blow he suffered a lot less. After all, there was a difference between offending a young monk and a famous master.
Just as he finished his sentence, someone came from afar.
"Isn't that Hongtang Village's Zhao Baolin and his family?"
"Hehe, isn't that the Gambling Prince from the neighboring village?"
"Haha, I see Fatty, Monkey, and company. The two of them have switched cars again!"
"Professor Jiang and his disciples are here too. I thought they wouldn't be coming since they had gone home for the holidays. But they went to prepare gifts. This guy is going to be interesting. "
Everyone spoke at once as they reported names. Xue Zong and Shao Min's faces turned a little red. They had still underestimated Fangzheng.
This was especially so when Xue Zong saw Guan Xiangfeng walking behind Jiang Zhou. His brows pricked up. "I see Guan Xiangfeng of the butler? This arrogant guy is here too? I heard he went out to learn bamboo carving from a master. Could it be … "
"Isn't Jiang Zhou the carving master of our province? Why is he here? He's even giving mooncakes to Abbot Fangzheng? "Zhao Gang exclaimed.
If the villagers from before only proved that Fangzheng was a good person, then the appearance of these people made Fangzheng's status immediately different! He was definitely a figure at the level of a master. Otherwise, why would another master give him gifts?
Upon seeing this, Shao Min's eyes shimmered. Finally, she gritted her teeth and charged straight for Guan Xiangfeng.
"Eh? Shao Min, why are you here? "Guan Xiangfeng was taken aback when he saw the girl suddenly appear.
"Let me ask you a question. What's up with the bodhi tree on the mountain? Aren't you afraid of freezing to death during winter? "Shao Min went straight to the point.
Guan Xiangfeng had been in the village for so long, so he naturally knew One Finger Monastery's situation very well. He said with a smile, "Freezing to death? Stop joking. That tree has been on the mountain for years. It was originally frozen to death, but it suddenly came to life last winter. It's lush with leaves, even more luxuriant than the old trees native to the northeast. This is one of One Finger Monastery's miracles. "
"Really? You aren't lying to me? "Shao Min asked with a flushed face.
"Why would I lie to you? Who in the surrounding villages doesn't know about it? If you don't believe me, feel free to ask. I'm telling you, Abbot Fangzheng is an expert! He's an otherworldly expert. His carving skills are even better than my master's. All of us are learning bamboo carving from him. "Guan Xiangfeng was completely convinced by Fangzheng. He was filled with reverence for him.
His words were heard by Xue Zong and Zhao Gang, who had followed him.
The trio exchanged looks and saw the bitterness in Shao Min's eyes.
Seeing the villagers carrying bags of all sizes up the mountain, Xue Zong patted Shao Min on the shoulder and said, "Alright, don't think too much about it. Let's go."
Shao Min bit her lips and finally stomped her foot. "I'm not leaving. I'm going up the mountain!"
"Shao Min, haven't you caused enough trouble?" Zhao Gang was rendered completely speechless.
Xue Zong wore a look of exasperation as well.
"Who told you that I'm going to cause trouble? I might have a bad temper, but I'm not an unreasonable person! It's my fault. I shouldn't have been so fierce to that monk. Since I was wrong, can't I apologize? "With that said, Shao Min went up the mountain.
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