Squirrel looked pitifully at Fangzheng and said with a sobbing tone, "Master, can you understand the bitterness of not being able to eat something delicious in front of you?"
Fangzheng: "…"
The other animals mimicked Fangzheng's method and began peeling off the sticky layer. All of them ate with relish. The only pity was that there were too few of them. It was not bad for small creatures like Squirrel, Red Boy, and Salted Fish. However, for a wolf with a big mouth like Lone Wolf, throwing it into his mouth was equivalent to not throwing it at all. All he could do was watch pitifully …
Fangzheng ignored him and suddenly picked up an entire bean bun and placed it in his mouth to eat.
Red Boy said, "Master, it hasn't warmed up completely."
Fangzheng smiled. "There's a way to eat something that's warmed up completely, and there's a way to eat something that isn't warmed up completely. Try it. It'll give you a feeling. "
Red Boy and company were curious, but Fangzheng had never cheated them when it came to food. Therefore, everyone reached out and grabbed a bean bun. Then, they didn't eat it and watched how Fangzheng ate it.
Fangzheng first ate the outer layer of hard shell before eating the soft and sticky bean bun meat inside. Finally, everyone saw that the bean paste had yet to be peeled off. It was still frozen into a ball. Although there was no ice on it, it still felt hard. They saw Fangzheng toss it into his mouth like he was eating candy and slowly chewing on it.
The few of them didn't ask and directly followed suit.
When Red Boy ate the outer shell of the bean bun, it was indeed crispy and comfortable. When he ate the soft meat inside, he found it sticky and meaty. It was very fragrant … The only discomfort was that the bean bun had just been taken out of the oven, so it was scalding when placed in his mouth. However, when he ate the bean paste inside, he felt his lips turn cold. It was like drinking an iced beverage during the hottest days of summer. It was an especially stimulating feeling!
Red Boy placed the bean paste into his mouth. The coldness mixed with the heat in his mouth. At the same time, as it melted, the bean paste began to shed layers of sweet bean paste. The fragrance, sweetness, heat, and coldness collided in his mouth. The intertwining taste left Red Boy mesmerized!
Especially when the bean paste had just melted, there was still some cold air in it. However, when it was pressed down by the tongue, it turned into a blob. Immediately, fragrance filled the air!
By the side, Monkey could not help but give a thumbs up. "Master, this is delicious!"
Salted Fish added, "Although there isn't much Spirit Qi, the taste is only so-so when eaten alone. But this way of eating, when mixed together, is indeed a little special. Delicious! "
Squirrel drooled as he watched, but his stomach was too full. He really could not eat anymore.
Squirrel's gaze circled the area and finally landed on Lone Wolf. Then, he instantly found his balance.
Lone Wolf kept shaking his head and shouting, "Master, it's stuck to my teeth. I can't get it off … Why is this thing so sticky? Ow ow … "
Fangzheng really wished to smack the stupid dog to death when he saw it! Everyone else was eating slowly, but this fellow was in a hurry, as if he was rushing to a battlefield. He swallowed the entire bean bun in one gulp. First, he shook his head due to the heat. Then, he bit down hard, and the entire bean bun got stuck in his teeth, unable to come down …
With regards to this, Fangzheng sighed and got Monkey to help.
They continued eating. After the bean bun was completely heated up, it was a ball of hot hard shell. When the shell was bitten through, there was tender meat wrapped around the melted bean paste. The fragrance was even richer. Although it lacked the feeling of heat and cold, there was an additional layer of grain fragrance. It could be said that each had its own advantages and disadvantages.
After finishing the bean bun, Fangzheng realized that although the animals were still unsatisfied, Squirrel's eyes were already red from crying.
Looking at the pitiful little guy, Fangzheng couldn't bear to continue craving for him. Hence, he called out and led the group of animals up the mountain.
However, before Fangzheng could even sit down, he was woken up by a commotion outside. He peeked his head out and saw a large group of reporters carrying all sorts of cameras. Jing Yan was among them.
Jing Yan's eyes were sharp, so she instantly saw the bald head peeking out from behind the door. She immediately waved her hand and shouted, "Abbot Fangzheng, hello. Can we interview you?"
Fangzheng thought, "How can I shrink back when you are already shouting like that?"
Hence, he coughed dryly and took a deep breath. He put on the airs of a master and slowly walked out. He pressed his palms together and said to the group of reporters, "Amitabha. Patrons, is there something?"
"Master, we obviously have something to discuss with you since we came all the way here. In fact, we wanted to come a long time ago, but the mountain was sealed by the heavy snow, so we couldn't come up. Now that we are here, do you have the time to hold a press conference or an interview? Uh, let me introduce myself. My name is Tang Shi. It's not a corpse, it's Tang Shi from Song Ci, "a female reporter who wasn't very tall shouted. The reporter was very unique. She had a machine strapped to her body, and there was a camera strapped to the front. There was also a microphone pointed at her, and her cell phone was stuck to it. The entire combination made her look like a robot from an American blockbuster. With her getup, Fangzheng could not help but notice her.
Fangzheng lowered his head slightly to look at the petite girl, thinking, "It's really hard on her. She's carrying such a huge machine with her tiny body."
Looking at the reporters' yearning eyes, Fangzheng thought about it. Although the chances of him renouncing asceticism were slim, there was nothing wrong with promoting One Finger Monastery. However, there was nothing wrong with promoting One Finger Monastery. It could also be considered satisfying Zen Master One Finger's wish.
Hence, Fangzheng nodded. "Sure, but the monastery is a quiet place. Patrons, why don't you follow This Penniless Monk outside?"
Jing Yan immediately said, "No problem. Let's go. Let's go for an interview outside."
When the reporters heard that, they immediately ran out to grab a spot.
Fangzheng lagged behind as Jing Yan deliberately slowed down and came over. "How do you plan on explaining Chen Danian's matter? There's also the matter with Wang Dayou, Xia Jili, and I Originally Wanted Face. And the changes to Mt. One Finger … Sigh, in short, there are many problems with your Mt. One Finger. It's fine if the reporters don't come or ask. But if they do, there will definitely be all sorts of questions. It's best you think about how to answer them. "
Fangzheng felt his scalp tingle when he heard that. He couldn't lie. If they were to ask, it would really be difficult to answer. However, Fangzheng's eyes darted around as he came up with a plan!
Outside, the reporters helped Fangzheng choose a background. It was the Bridge of Helplessness, with the Heavenly Dragon Pond on both sides. Behind them were the two bell and drum towers, and further away were the two two-meter-tall ginkgo trees at One Finger Monastery's entrance, as well as One Finger Monastery and the massive bodhi tree.
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