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Yao Yao has already climbed up and stood on the highest stone steps, shouting to me, "Hurry up, Xiao Meng." I followed her, panting, and Yao Yao conscientiously went to the side to buy some incense and candles. She knew I wasn't used to it, so she didn't give any to me, and devoutly lit the incense and candles, kowtowing and praying. The incense and candle burner was in front of the main hall, and while Yao Yao was praying, I looked around but didn't see Zhou Heng.
"He's not in the pavilion today."
"Yao Yao patted my shoulder and said, 'You can go in now.'"
I came to my senses and responded with an "Oh."
She gave me a strange look and said, "What are you looking at?"
"Just looking around, nothing special," I replied awkwardly, stepping into the threshold of the main hall ahead of her.
The duty priest in the main hall was lighting the eternal lamp, but it wasn't Zhou Heng. I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but I reminded myself that I was here to accompany Yao Yao for a fortune-telling session, so any priest would do. I felt a sense of loss nonetheless.
Yao Yao knelt down and paid her respects, and I couldn't help but do the same, feeling surprised at my own actions. Yao Yao stared at me wide-eyed, and I explained, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." She shook her head in disbelief, and I quickly changed the subject: "Aren't you going to tell fortunes?" Yao Yao nodded vigorously, "Yes, that's the main point."
She got up and quickly walked to the side, asking, " Master, can you read fortunes?" "Yes, pilgrims, please wait a moment," answered the Master in a gentle tone. Yao Yao had her fortune told, and the Master explained it to her. She listened attentively, completely getting into the role.
I walked out of the main hall and stood by the railing, looking at the lush-covered Taoist temple, which was quite peaceful and elegant. Living in such a place all year round, people would also become gentle, right? So, the Master s here not only practice cultivation, but also cultivate health.
" Daoist Ling."
Someone called me from behind, and I turned to see Master Xiao Chen coming over with a smile, asking me, "It's been a long time since you last came."
My face felt a little hot. It's been a long time since I heard this phrase, and it made me quite embarrassed. Before I could respond, he continued, "Senior Brother Zhou went down the mountain this morning to accompany the master to a Buddhist ceremony and won't be at the temple." As he spoke, I could feel my face instantly turning red to my neck. Perhaps because I always run into Zhou Heng whenever I come to Qingyun Temple, he thought that I had a close relationship with Zhou Heng.
I hurriedly explained, "I'm not here to see Master Zhou. I, I'm here with a friend. She's inside getting her fortune told."
Master Xiao Chen scratched his head and said apologetically, "Oh, I see."
He probably felt he misspoke and didn't want to say much more to me, so he said a few more words and then left.
Yao Yao came out and saw me saying goodbye to Master Xiao Chen. She stared at Master Xiao Chen's back and quietly asked me, "Is that Master Zhou?"
I didn't know what she was thinking.
"No, that's Master Xiao Chen."
Yao Yao looked at me with a surprised expression and said, "Ling Xiaomeng, are you quite familiar with the Taoist from Qingyun Temple?"
I replied, "Not really, I just know the two of them."
I changed the subject and asked her, "How was the fortune-telling?"
She immediately forgot the previous topic and smiled brightly, "The Master said that according to the hexagram, it's a good omen."
"Congratulations then."
Yao Yao twisted awkwardly, linking her arm with mine, her face flushed with excitement, "I wonder what Wen Jun's expression will be when he hears this good news?"
I really can't pour cold water on her. She's so enthusiastic all by herself, while Song Wenjun is always passive. From dating to getting married, she has always been the one taking the initiative. Why can't Song Wenjun take the initiative for once?
"You know, I think the Taoist priests here are quite skilled," Yao Yao was very pleased with her decision and said sincerely, "Qingyun Temple really lives up to its reputation."
She suddenly asked me, "Tell me, what vow did you make when you worshipped the Bodhisattva just now?"
I was puzzled: "Do I still need to bow to the Bodhisattva before making a wish?"
She said: "Look at how red your face is."
I said: "Is it?"
Her: "Yes."
As I chatted happily with Yao Yao, we prepared to descend the mountain. She returned full of joy, but I felt a hidden worry in my heart. The long stone steps didn't feel boring as we walked and talked happily.
At the fork in the road on the way down the mountain, I unexpectedly saw a group of Taoist priests coming towards us not far away. My pace slowed, and I could see that among them was Zhou Heng.
Yao Yao followed my line of sight and asked in a low voice, "Is Master Zhou in there?"
Before I could answer, Yao Yao waved and called out, " Master Zhou."
The sound of Master Zhou made them stop in their tracks. Zhou Heng said a few words to them, then walked in my direction.
I lowered my voice and felt my face burning, "Yao Yao, what are you doing?"
Yao Yao blinked, "I want to meet the legendary Master Zhou."
I was speechless, feeling strange in my heart after being called out by Yao Yao like that.
Zhou Heng is getting closer, and Yao Yao is staring at him like this. I pull her sleeve and remind her, "Don't be too obvious."
"Not bad, Master Zhou is very handsome."
Infatuated Yao Yao, I grit my teeth, really wanting to find a hole to hide in.
Zhou Heng has already arrived in front of me, with a faint smile on his face. " Daoist Ling, long time no see."
I stuttered, "Yeah, recently, quite, quite busy."
Yao Yao deliberately smiled and said, "I thought I wouldn't see Master Zhou today, luckily, I ran into him here."
My gaze accidentally met Zhou Heng's, and the gentleness in his eyes gradually calmed my heart.
Zhou Heng said gently, "There is a Dharma assembly today, and I'm accompanying the master down the mountain."
Yao Yao replied, "So, we're lucky."
I coughed deliberately to signal Yao Yao not to speak out of turn. Zhou Heng probably understood the reason and smiled knowingly. I hurriedly explained, "I'm here to accompany her for a fortune-telling session." Zhou Heng said, "Today, Brother Du is in the main hall, and his fortune-telling is quite accurate."
Yao Yao Upon hearing this, I became particularly excited. " Master, when you say that, I feel reassured. I also think that Master Du is an excellent Master. The divination he did for me must be accurate."
His gentle eyes met mine, and suddenly, my heart trembled inexplicably.
He asked, "Are you planning to descend the mountain?"
I was going to answer "yes," but Yao Yao grabbed my arm and said eagerly, "No, we're just casually browsing. We only arrived this morning, so we should at least have lunch before leaving." I tugged at her sleeve, sign Ye Ling her not to take charge. I was afraid that Zhou Heng would misunderstand Yao Yao's enthusiasm. We were just ordinary friends, and Yao Yao's winking expression and ambiguous tone made things very awkward between us.
I don't know if Zhou Heng really didn't see Yao Yao's intention or if he pretended not to see it. Instead, he smilingly invited, "Today is the fifteenth, and the temple has prepared lunch for the pilgrims. You've arrived just in time."
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