Shao Min said with a wry smile, "I know. I won't do it again. In the future, I will investigate things thoroughly before doing anything. I will not jump to conclusions about things I don't understand."
"Amitabha."
"Abbot Fangzheng, can we join in the fun of your Mooncake Meet tonight?" Zhao Gang was clearly more interested in the event.
Before Fangzheng could say a word, someone patted Zhao Gang on the shoulder and said, "If you wish to participate in the Mooncake Meet, follow me. Take your own stool!"
Zhao Gang was taken aback as he looked at Fangzheng.
Fangzheng smiled. "Patron, welcome."
Zhao Gang immediately smiled. He liked such down-to-earth and simple folk customs. There was nothing commercialized about it. It was simple, straightforward, and happy! Thus, Zhao Gang immediately walked away with his buttocks trembling.
Xue Zong bowed at Fangzheng. "Thank you, Abbot." Xue Zong attempted to put himself in Fangzheng's shoes. If he were Fangzheng, he would definitely hate them from the bottom of his heart. He would definitely not hold them back if he could get them to leave. However, Fangzheng's expression did not show that he was forcing a smile. He did not put on a mask, and there was only sincerity in his eyes. He was really not angry. He was just a little exasperated with Shao Min from before. This meant that the monk in front of him had a heart that could accommodate all things. Such a state of mind was something he had only seen in the abbots or accomplished monks of the various large monasteries.
"It's no wonder he became One Finger Monastery's abbot. The Buddhist Dharma is indeed profound." Xue Zong sighed inwardly.
Xue Zong left with Shao Min. However, before they left, Shao Min asked, "Abbot, is this tree really not afraid of the cold?"
Fangzheng smiled. "Yea."
This time, Shao Min did not pester him endlessly. Instead, she left happily. Clearly, she believed him.
It was noon. There was still an entire afternoon before the Mooncake Meet. No one was in a rush, so they returned for lunch.
After everyone dispersed, the serious-looking Monkey quickly grabbed a bag of mooncakes. After circling the area so many times, they had long set their sights on the flavors they liked the most. They were naturally fast and accurate!
Red Boy roared as he charged out. He charged into the mooncakes and rolled all over the ground. Fangzheng hurriedly pulled the brat out. The prodigal had crushed the mooncakes.
Lone Wolf, who had been lying there lazily, suddenly became spirited. However, after learning from Red Boy's mistake, he gave up on the urge to rush in and roll around. Instead, he waddled over and sniffed them one by one, searching for his favorite scent.
Red Boy was thrown to the ground by Fangzheng. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly turned his head and saw a figure flash across the bodhi tree. He chuckled and said, "Master, someone is peeping."
Fangzheng smiled as well. He took a five-kernel mooncake and came under the tree. When he tore open the packaging, the fragrance of the mooncake wafted out.
Fangzheng smacked his lips. "Aiyah, how fragrant."
Red Boy immediately laughed when he heard that. He hurriedly took a black sesame-flavored mooncake and came under the tree. When he tore open the mooncake, the fragrance of black sesame wafted out. Red Boy took a deep breath and let out a comfortable and satisfied laugh. "How fragrant!"
When Monkey and Lone Wolf saw this, they exchanged looks and chuckled. The next moment, the two of them ran under the tree. Monkey helped Lone Wolf open the packaging. Then, the few unscrupulous fellows sat under the tree and ate. They smacked their lips as they marveled at how delicious and sweet the mooncakes were …
As they spoke, they secretly swept their gazes at Squirrel Villa on the tree.
Indeed, while they were having a good time eating, a particular little fellow secretly pushed open the window and looked over. His tiny nose kept sniffing as he nearly drooled.
Fangzheng looked up and saw the window close.
Fangzheng smiled. "Jingkuan, mooncakes are very delicious. Do you want some?"
"Hmph! No! "Squirrel said angrily. However, he was on the brink of tears as he squatted in the room. How fragrant … He wanted to eat it!
"Jingkuan, it's really delicious! It's even better than your pine nuts. If I were you, I would store a few large mooncakes. Wouldn't that be much better than you storing pine nuts? "exclaimed Red Boy.
Squirrel was a little tempted. That's right. Although he had been scammed of pine nuts, he could obtain more mooncakes. It didn't seem like a loss. Squirrel's tiny claws scratched his chest as various thoughts flashed through his eyes.
"Jingkuan, guess what I ate? It's all pine nuts! Haha, the taste is really good! Roasted pine nuts are better than raw ones, "exclaimed Lone Wolf in excitement.
Squirrel gulped a mouthful of saliva and mumbled. "I'll just take a look. I'm not greedy. I won't eat it. I won't compromise."
Therefore, Squirrel opened the window again and sneakily looked over. However, a huge hand reached over and grabbed him.
"Ah Ah Ah Ah! Let me go! Let me go! Don't even think of appeasing my anger! "Squirrel roared.
The next moment, a piece of mooncake was stuffed into his mouth. Squirrel subconsciously licked it. It was delicious …
A few minutes later.
Squirrel rubbed his round tummy and exclaimed. "Master, this mooncake is really delicious. I want more."
Everyone looked at the glutton who had forgotten everything the moment he had food. Immediately, they burst into laughter.
"Take it. You can eat as much as you want." Fangzheng laughed as well. Squirrel was only that big. He could not eat much no matter how much he tried. As for Lone Wolf, the glutton, he had already eaten his second bag!
Fangzheng raised his hand and struck him. "You stupid wolf. Conserve your food. There's still a mooncake banquet tonight. If there aren't enough mooncakes, I'll throw you to everyone."
Lone Wolf chuckled, then opened his mouth and swallowed a mooncake in one gulp.
Fangzheng raised his leg and kicked him. The fellow was still eating, one in one bite!
Lone Wolf ran with his tail between his legs, but he ended up choking because he ran too fast.
"Cough, cough." Lone Wolf hurriedly ran to the backyard to drink some water.
Fangzheng was also helpless against his useless disciples. Was it because he liked to eat that his disciples were all gluttons?
In Buddhism, gluttony was a huge taboo. However, Fangzheng guessed that he would never be able to kick it for the rest of his life. Furthermore, he was puzzled. The System did not seem to care about his mouth.
"Do you want me to care?" The moment Fangzheng asked, the System immediately returned with a question.
"Why don't you care?"
The System said, "Why do you think I should abstain from eating?"
Fangzheng thought for a moment and said, "First, gluttony is a form of desire. With desire, one's heart will not be at peace. If one's heart is at peace, one will not be able to meditate over the Buddhist Dharma in peace. Second, as I said before, it's just like shaving one's head. It's to experience the bitterness of life for others to see. It's to let others see us in such a state. If we can still be happy, why wouldn't they be happy? Third, monks don't mind eating to begin with. It's just that with history, it became a rule, right? "
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