"Ah?" Jing Yulong was about to cry. Building a school, and a technical one at that, wasn't something that could be done with a few hundred thousand. However, he heaved a sigh of relief when he remembered that Jing Yan wouldn't complain to the old master. If he could get his hands on the bell, he believed that with how precious the Yongle Bell was, he would only be rewarded and not punished. But now, he didn't get anything with his bare hands. If he were to be reported to the old man, he would probably be kicked out of the house and become a young master who was waiting to die for his living expenses. That would be worse than killing him …
Therefore, even though Jing Yulong was extremely unwilling and felt his heart bleed, he still nodded and agreed.
However, Jing Yulong still couldn't figure it out. He asked, "Sis, is there a need to do this? You did this to me for an outsider … "
Jing Yan sneered, "I'm saving you!"
Jing Yulong rolled his eyes, not appreciating it at all.
Jing Yan said, "In addition, Abbot Fangzheng is my best friend. He is also an eminent monk that I respect! Offending him is the same as offending me! Are you happy now? "
Jing Yulong looked at Jing Yan before looking at the handsome Fangzheng. He was enlightened.
When Jing Yan saw the look in Jing Yulong's eyes, she immediately understood that his thoughts had gone astray. Angry and vexed, she stomped her foot. "I'll give you three seconds to disappear from my sight with your men. In the future, if One Finger Monastery's morning bell is lost, I don't care who stole it. I'll skin you first!"
Jing Yulong cried out in grievance, "This … I wasn't the one who did it. Why are you looking for me?"
"Three!" Jing Yan looked up. So what if she was that unreasonable!? The countdown had even started!
Jing Yulong knew this Big Sister's temper. Without saying a word, he called Ah He. When they came, they were valiant and high-spirited, but when they ran away, they couldn't care about anything else. They ran away in a flash.
After Jing Yulong disappeared, Jing Yan clapped her hands and looked at Jing Yuhang. "Do you need me to send you off?"
Jing Yuhang hurriedly said with a smile, "There's no need. Then … Big Sis, I'll wait for you at the foot of the mountain. Shall we have dinner tonight?"
"Depends on my mood." Jing Yan smiled and spat out a number, "Three!"
Jing Yuhang immediately lost his composure as he hurriedly fled.
As for Lin Tai, Lin Tiancheng, Song Tianqiao, and the others, they had long fled with Jing Yulong.
Fangzheng looked at their backs and silently imprinted an Inner Lion Seal on each of them. Karma, karma. Since the trouble today was the cause, the punishment was the effect! If the Heavenly Dao did not appear, Fangzheng would handle it!
Of course, Fangzheng remained calm from beginning to end. However, his heart was bleeding. This was because when Jing Yan got Jing Yulong to donate a school to One Finger Village, he really wanted to say that he should donate one to One Finger Monastery …
Unfortunately, Fangzheng still cared about his reputation. He was too embarrassed to say anything. However, his heart still ached. He was puzzled. Why was Jing Yan so insensible?
However, he didn't know that in Jing Yan's heart, he had a lofty image. He was an eminent monk who had attained the Dao, an extraordinary person with supernatural powers, a person who did good deeds without leaving his name, and an existence who pretended to be pretentious. Jing Yan originally planned on getting Jing Yulong to donate a few halls to One Finger Monastery, but on second thought, a capable person like Fangzheng who resided in a tiny temple was definitely not someone who liked to be in the limelight. This kind of person should like to live in seclusion, not material comforts. If not, with Fangzheng's abilities, he would have a place in any large monastery.
Therefore, Jing Yan was afraid that mentioning money would make Fangzheng feel that she reeked of money and distance himself from her. Secondly, she also felt that it was too tacky to mention money to Fangzheng. Therefore, she decided to get Jing Yulong to donate to One Finger Village. After all, Fangzheng had a good relationship with One Finger Village. Giving money in such a roundabout way made it look much better. Jing Yan even felt proud of her intelligence. She was just too smart!
After everyone left, Jing Yan came in front of Fangzheng and said in embarrassment, "Abbot Fangzheng, I'm sorry. These brothers of mine are all nouveau riches. They are used to being arrogant and always like to cause trouble."
Fangzheng's heart was bleeding when he saw the rich people who could have donated some money run away. However, he couldn't show it. All he could do was try his best to maintain a smile. "Amitabha. Patron, there's no need for that. This Penniless Monk isn't that petty." He added inwardly, "This Penniless Monk is the most petty kind of person! My money! "
"Abbot Fangzheng, don't tell me you hate me because of them?" Jing Yan came over and asked as though she was afraid.
Jing Yan always knew that Fangzheng wasn't an ordinary person. He was well-versed in divine powers. By interacting with such a person, her family clan's status became unimportant … Of course, most importantly, due to Jing Yan's background, she was destined to not have many friends. And Fangzheng was the only one who could ignore her status and interact with her. Therefore, Jing Yan cherished this simple friendship …
Fangzheng looked up into the sky and said in thought, "Patron, now that you mention it, This Penniless Monk really has to consider this problem …"
Jing Yan's heart tightened as her eyes turned a little gloomy. Indeed, once her identity was exposed, the only friendship she had would be gone …
However, she heard Fangzheng say, "But no matter how This Penniless Monk thinks about it, there's no reason for This Penniless Monk to hate you. What should I do? Let me send a WeChat message to my Moments. I'll be waiting online … "
Upon hearing Fangzheng's words, Jing Yan was taken aback before she snapped to her senses. This darn monk was teasing her! Jing Yan immediately rolled her eyes at Fangzheng and said, "Abbot Fangzheng, by doing this, you will destroy your image as an accomplished monk in my heart."
Fangzheng rolled his eyes and said, "This Penniless Monk is This Penniless Monk. How can I be considered an accomplished monk? Just treat This Penniless Monk as an ordinary person. " Fangzheng wasn't being humble. He really didn't think of himself as an accomplished monk. From his point of view, he was just a layman who would renounce asceticism sooner or later. That was all.
Although Fangzheng said so, Jing Yan didn't think so. On the contrary, she felt that for such a powerful master to be able to remain calm meant that his cultivation of the heart was definitely impressive. Of course, Jing Yan also liked such a Fangzheng. Otherwise, it would be truly unbearable if he kept his distance.
After inviting Jing Yan into One Finger Monastery, she sat under the bodhi tree and listened to Jing Yan recount her recent experiences. As a reporter, she knew a lot, especially with her powerful background. Many people would hand first-hand information to her. Therefore, Jing Yan had a lot of stories on hand …
As such, one of them didn't have a close friend to listen to, and it wasn't easy for her to catch one. Furthermore, he was a very patient monk. Naturally, she wished she could tell all her stories and lampoons. Instantly, there was only Jing Yan's chattering under the bodhi tree.
The other was a pitiful monk who faced animals or children every day. It wasn't easy for someone to tell him all sorts of stories about the outside world, so he naturally listened with relish. Life couldn't be better as he watched beauties drink Frost Bamboo tea …
Some people were happy, while others were sad.
On the way down the mountain …
"Why are you climbing again!?" Lin Tai's shrill voice sounded on the mountain path.
"Is this how you climbed down the last time? Didn't you say that you fell? "Lin Tiancheng roared angrily." Aiyah … It hurts. Who can help me up!? "
"Shut up! If not for you, would we have been able to climb up the mountain? Is there a need to climb down like this? "Jing Yulong roared as well.
"Cousin, take your time. I'll be waiting for you at the foot of the mountain." Jing Yuhang held his hands behind his back as he led the two antique experts down the mountain.
Song Tianqiao followed silently behind. His eyes were filled with tears as he roared inwardly, "I didn't do a thing! Why do I have to climb? "
…
After the experience of climbing the mountain, Lin Tai immediately felt his knees hurt when he looked back at Mt. One Finger. He subconsciously felt dispirited as his heart turned cold. The first time was a coincidence, but what about the second time? He didn't have the courage to go a third time. His intuition told him that it had to have something to do with the monk! At the very least, it had to do with the monastery!
It wasn't only him. After Song Tianqiao, Jing Yulong, and company heard of Lin Tai's experience, they also felt that the matter wasn't simple. Furthermore, Jing Yulong wasn't an ordinary person to begin with. After he got people to carefully investigate One Finger Monastery, he became more alarmed! Especially the sensational news such as crossing the river on a reed. Back then, he only thought of it as a computer stunt or a magic show to attract attention.
Then, he recalled what Jing Yan had said to Fangzheng, as well as what she had said to him: "I'm saving you!"
Now, in retrospect, the matter didn't seem that simple.
Furthermore, he had also heard that Jing Yan would visit Mt. One Finger from time to time. She seemed to have a very good relationship with Fangzheng. Upon hearing this, he completely dispelled any thoughts of finding trouble with Fangzheng. At the same time, he sent people to watch the bell on Mt. One Finger, preventing anyone from messing around.
Jing Yuhang was different from Jing Yulong. Since he knew that Jing Yan had a good relationship with Fangzheng, he returned the next day. However, this time, he was there to offer incense and pay his respects to Buddha. He also stuffed a hundred thousand yuan into the Merit Incense.
"Young Master Jing, is this monastery really that efficacious by stuffing so much?" the secretary who came with Jing Yuhang for the first time asked out of curiosity.
"Efficacious, very efficacious. At the very least, this hundred thousand yuan can buy some peace. "Jing Yuhang smiled bitterly and went down the mountain.
Others might not know, but Jing Yuhang knew that Jing Yulong was truly unlucky after he returned. He crawled on the ground for three days without getting up … Furthermore, although Jing Yan didn't go to the old man's place to complain, she would visit Jing Yulong when she had nothing to do. She would nitpick, nearly driving Jing Yulong mad.
Lin Tiancheng's family was in an even worse state. Jing Yan had investigated them, exposing one shady transaction after another. They were repeatedly investigated by various administrative agencies, and with the pressure from the Jing family, the Lin family suffered heavy losses. Although it wasn't to the point of bankruptcy, it was impossible for the Lin family to return to its former glory. With regards to this, Lin Tiancheng and Lin Tai could only grit their teeth and bear with it.
Of course, the one who suffered the most was still Lin Tai. He was nearly beaten to death by Lin Tiancheng. Furthermore, Lin Tiancheng had given an ultimatum that no one was to come to Mt. One Finger again!
Therefore, Jing Yuhang's gift of money was really to buy peace, to prevent Fangzheng from thinking about him.
However, Jing Yuhang was overthinking things. Although Fangzheng was a little petty, Jing Yuhang hadn't done anything after coming up the mountain. Why would Fangzheng find trouble with him?
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