The call was quickly connected. Li Rui explained the situation to Yao Xuefei, who was also very happy. The two of them agreed to go to Zuixian Restaurant for dinner, and then they went their separate ways.
Li Rui didn't go back to the office to get his bag, in case someone with ulterior motives found out about his whereabouts. Instead, he quietly took a taxi on the road outside the east gate of the hotel and rushed to Zuixian Restaurant.
"Stop!"
Li Rui had just arrived at the road outside Zuixian Restaurant when he heard a middle-aged man's shout from the front left. He was startled and turned around to see a fat monk with big ears. He was wearing a yellow kasaya that was neither new nor old. He didn't look very dignified, but with a few red spots on his bald head, he had the temperament of an eminent monk.
Li Rui stared at him blankly, not knowing if he was calling him or someone else. He looked around and found that there was no one else nearby. But why did he call him? He didn't know him, so he was really puzzled. He was too lazy to pay attention to him and walked toward the restaurant.
"Benefactor, it's not good for you to leave like this …"
Li Rui hadn't taken two steps when he saw a yellow shadow flashing from the side. When he looked again, his left wrist was firmly grasped by someone. He looked sideways and found that it was the fat monk with the square face, wide mouth, and copper bell-like eyes. He was puzzled. Why was it him again? He still didn't want to let go of him? What was his intention? Judging from his steps and techniques, he seemed to know Kung Fu. Could he be a warrior monk from Shaolin Temple? He said impatiently, "What are you doing?"
The fat monk said with a smile, "Benefactor and I are fated, so I want to tell your fortune."
Li Rui suddenly realized that the monk was pretending to be a monk to cheat money. Previously, when he was eating with Lu Xing and An Zengqi in the provincial capital, he heard from Lu Xing that recently, there were many cases of monks cheating money and women. He never thought that one day, he would be the one being cheated. This big monk was really blind. Why did he choose him? It would be strange if he could succeed. He thought again, could it be that he looked like a sucker? He sneered, "Sorry, I don't believe in those gods and ghosts …" As he said that, he thought to himself, Why didn't a young nun try to cheat my body?
The fat monk said with a strange expression, "Divination is the wisdom of ancient philosophers. What does it have to do with gods and ghosts? America, England, and France have physics, chemistry, and astronomy... In China, what is science? Can you tell me? If you can't tell me, then I'll tell you. Divination is science. It's the most advanced science in the East. "
Li Rui had never heard of such a theory and was stunned for a moment.
The fat monk assumed the posture of a teacher and taught him earnestly, "Gods and ghosts are superstitions, you can choose not to believe them. But divination is science, how can you not believe it?"
Li Rui didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Looking at this senior monk who extended divination to science, he didn't know whether to leave or stay.
The fat monk's right hand pressed down on his hand and his left hand pointed at him, "Benefactor, let me ask you. You said there were so many people on the road, but I didn't call them. Why did I choose you and call you?" Li Rui said sarcastically, "Because I look stupid and easy to cheat!" The fat monk sighed and shook his head, "You actually think I'm a swindler. You really make me sad." Li Rui said with a smile, "I didn't say you're a swindler, but I'm afraid of being cheated. Nowadays, fortune-tellers, how many of them aren't swindlers? "The fat monk said," If you say so, I won't be angry with you. Fine, you and I are fated. Before I tell your fortune, I'll teach you how to distinguish between a swindler and a real master. "Li Rui was amazed and said," You want to teach me? "
It was just six o 'clock and the sky was still bright. Li Rui thought that he still had a lot of time to spend with Yao Xuefei. Therefore, he was in the mood to "compete" with this fat monk to see if he was a real senior monk or a swindler pretending to be one. However, it had to be said that this fat monk was very good at talking. His words were very powerful and very attractive. Li Rui couldn't help but want to listen to his nonsense.
The fat monk recited, "There's a Buddhist gatha that says: For a hundred years, three feet of earth is a pile of dust. Strong men and women, empty titles are used as guests. The noble and lowly look back in vain, the virtuous and the foolish mourn the gods. A disciple lives, a disciple returns, and a disciple dies, who knows the true person? "
Li Rui originally thought that the fat monk would teach him how to distinguish between a swindler and a master. Who knew that the fat monk would start with an opening speech, reciting ancient poems and Buddhist gathas. Li Rui was stunned. There was only one thought in his mind: Could this fat monk really be a senior monk? Looking at his eloquence, he was simply an otherworldly expert.
After the fat monk finished reciting the Buddhist gathas, he said, "How do you distinguish between a swindler and a real master? Listen to this poor monk slowly. Just like what Benefactor said, there are indeed a lot of swindlers who read people's fortune. This kind of person would buy a Five Elements Eight Trigrams Chart and lay it on the roadside. Then, they would place a fortune-telling book on it. They would wear a Taoist hat or a pair of reading glasses. They would dress in rags and pretend to be a fortune-telling expert. They would read people's fortunes and collect money. This kind of person, in summary, would usually have two obvious characteristics … "Li Rui was extremely surprised and found it very funny. He couldn't help but interrupt," Master, you actually have a summary of this? " The fat monk smiled complacently and said, "This poor monk has seen too many of these kinds of people when he went down the mountain to travel. The first time is unfamiliar, the second time is familiar. Naturally, I would know their tricks. Listen to this poor monk continue. "
Li Rui said, "Alright, alright. Please finish speaking. I won't interrupt."
The fat monk continued, "These two characteristics are: First, the swindler would usually start a conversation with a benefactor like you. During this time, they would constantly use all kinds of probing words to get the details of the person who asked for the fortune. To the person who asked for the fortune, everyone might feel that their experiences and experiences were unique in this world and that others would never know about them. But in reality, most of everyone's life experiences are the same. Everyone is more or less the same. The swindler would use these common experiences to get information. And the strange things that everyone encountered, the swindler would usually avoid them and not mention them. This is the most important method for them to succeed in their swindling, and it is also the one they are most proficient in. Second, the swindler would usually not give a precise conclusion. They would usually give a general statement that includes all situations and possibilities. "
Li Rui nodded and said, "Master, I understand the first point you said. I can also understand the second point. To put it bluntly, the swindler would give the person who asked for the fortune a conclusion that is universal. But I want to know, how is a true master different from a swindler in this aspect? " The fat monk looked at him with gratification, like a doctoral advisor who saw that his disciple had finally been enlightened. He said, "This question is very good. Let me tell you, you can also tell others in the future. Just say that it was me who said it. Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself. I am Zen Master Fa Yu of the Qingliang Temple in Wutai Mountain. This is my name card. In the future, if you have any opportunities to perform rituals, feel free to contact this poor monk. This poor monk will definitely provide you with the most perfect service. Oh, also, after we are familiar with each other, I can even give you a discount. "
Li Rui was dumbfounded as he took the high-class name card with the smell of perfume and silver edges from Fa Yu's hand. For a moment, his mind was blank. He did not know what to think or what to say. Wutai Mountain? Qingliang Temple? Ritual? Service? Discount? F * ck, what kind of nonsense is this?!
Fa Yu continued, "You asked me about the second point. What is the difference between a true master fortune-teller and a swindler? This is a good question. Let me tell you, a master will not give you an ambiguous statement like a swindler. Instead, he will give you a conclusion. If it is one, then it is one. If it is two, then it is two. He will not give a vague one, two, three, four, and so on. Also, let me tell you, on the first point, there is a clear difference between a master and a swindler. A swindler needs to joke around and trick you, but a master is different. A master does not need to communicate with you at all. He will give you a conclusion directly. "
Li Rui was dumbfounded and said, "Master … Master Fa Yu, you … do you have this kind of skill?" Fa Yu narrowed his eyes and smiled. He looked very proud and said, "If I don't have this kind of skill, would I be able to hold you so easily? Alright, I have explained the basic situation. Let me tell you, the two of us are fated to meet. You must listen to my divination, or you will regret it for the rest of your life. Of course, you can also leave now and pretend that you have never seen me. " Li Ruixin thought that he still did not know whether he was a true master or a swindler. He did not want to be ruthlessly ripped off by him. He asked tentatively, "Then … how much is a divination?" Fa Yu did not know if he was cunning or pretending to be confused. He actually gave him an irrelevant answer, "If the divination is not accurate, it is free."
Li Ruixin thought that since he had said so, then he could not be too honest. After the divination, if he dared to ask for an exorbitant price, he would directly say that his divination was not accurate. After all, he was a local and he was an outsider. The two of them were like a local snake and a dragon crossing the river. Even if he was a dragon, in front of a local snake, he could only coil up.
Seeing that he had acquiesced, Fa Yu stretched his hand into his wide monk robes. Like a magic trick, he took out a bamboo pot and handed it in front of him, allowing him to randomly pick one.
Li Rui thought to himself, looking at this person, he really did look like a true master. He did not read his fortune nor did he look at his hand. He did not say a single word of nonsense and directly asked him to pick a stick. Could it be that he could really see everything about him from the stick? Half believing and half doubting, he stretched his hand into the bamboo pot. After fumbling around for a while, he pulled out a stick.
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