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The ritual site was set up in a vacant corner of the residential area, and Zhou Heng spent the whole afternoon preparing the area.
The next evening, after bathing and changing, he put on a Daoist robe and was preparing for the final steps.
At this moment, he seemed like a divine being sitting high in the hall, not to be desecrated, inspiring awe in people.
I only heard him singing: "May the Buddha's light shine everywhere, like the bright sun in the clear sky, Buddha's teachings is spreading, like nourishing dew, fulfilling all requests, and not refusing any wishes. Looking up to Great Mercy, bowing down to Observe deeply......"
The ethereal Sanskrit chanting lingered in the air, and the scent of the elusive incense enveloped him.
We knelt on the ground, listening quietly.
In Zhou Heng's lyrics, I thought of my grandmother. When I was young, she always held my hand and took me to the street to buy my favorite White Rabbit Creamy Candy. Her loving face becomes clearer and clearer in my mind. Over the years, I have longed to hold my grandmother's hand again and walk through every familiar street and alley.
I saw tears in the corner of my father's eyes, he was crying, he missed his grandmother.
Time is always ruthless, it takes away our past, and even fades away those familiar people, but once it is triggered, it will come surging.
I couldn't hold back the tears, and in a moment, my face was already full of tears.
The Sanskrit chanting abruptly stopped, Zhou Heng stood up and bowed, softly saying, "The Great Immortal Amitabha." The hour-long ceremony came to an end. Zhou Heng's parents were very pleased with the effort he put into the ancestral memorial ceremony for his grandmother. From then on, Zhou Heng's profession became known to everyone in the family, but he didn't mind.
Zhou Heng saw the sadness on my face and told me that he would come to find me after he went upstairs to change into his Daoist robe.
The temporary dojo was not yet cleaned up, so I helped tidy up a bit and was then pulled aside by Du Fei under a big tree.
At that moment, Du Fei had a smug look on his face as he asked me, " Xiao Meng, I've never heard of someone dating a Daoist. Hey, what's it like to date a Daoist? Also, can you ask him if he can read fortunes?"
"I was already feeling a bit hurt, and I don't have the energy to deal with her."
"Don't look at me like that, I'm doing this for your own good."
"Cousin, I don't want to argue with you. Please don't say things that I don't like to hear."
Du Fei frowned slightly, looking somewhat displeased: "You can't just leave without saying anything."
I turned my head and saw Zhou Heng walking towards me, and to my surprise, Du Fei caught up as well.
She went straight to me and called out to Zhou Heng: "Zhou Heng, can you read fortunes? Help me take a look."
I am speechless. I pulled Du Fei aside and said to Zhou Heng, "Don't pay attention to her." Zhou Heng politely smiled and was not upset. But Du Fei was very unconscious, still insisting on having Zhou Heng read her fortune. In the end, Zhou Heng just said, "Fortune comes from the heart, circumstances follow the heart, destiny is made by the heart, and blessings come to me. As long as my cousin can be open-minded, naturally she will have a worry-free life."
Du Fei laughed and asked eagerly, "Really?" Zhou Heng nodded and smiled, but I felt depressed. Du Fei loves to hear others praise her, and Zhou Heng is really good at flattery. I couldn't help but give Zhou Heng a pinch, but he stood calmly next to me, showing no reaction. Du Fei smiled and patted my shoulder, " Xiao Meng, next time you come back, Qi Guang and I will entertain you well."
She finally left, and I asked Zhou Heng with a cold face, "Why did you show her the fortune-telling?" "I was telling the truth. It's just that with your cousin's temperament, even a good fortune might be ruined by her own state of mind," he replied. I thought about it and felt that what he said was true. Du Fei has good conditions and abilities, but her personality is just like that.
"Well, you're right..." Zhou Heng suddenly asked me, "Did you cry just now?" I pursed my lips, feeling really down, and my eyes became moist.
Zhou Heng gently wiped the corner of my eye, his movement was very gentle, brushing past my cheek, causing my heart to ripple involuntarily.
He held me gently, his soft voice lingering in my ear: "Crying is a missing for the departed, but it also prevents them from resting in peace."
I looked up at him, under the moonlight, the hazy and gentle light reflected on his handsome face. He smiled lightly, cupped my face, and gently wiped the tears from the corner of my eye with his thumbs.
"Grandma will understand your intentions. Don't cry, okay?"
"Okay!"
I nodded, but felt a lump in my throat. He was by my side, always giving me a sense of comfort. Even just looking at each other like this, without any extra words, I could feel his care.
I smelled that faint sandalwood scent again, and his breath grew closer with age. I don't know if it's the hazy moonlight that makes people easily moved, or if there's already a stir in the heart.
Slowly, his face came closer and closer to mine, and the sound of his breathing became clearer.
My heart was beating fast, as if it could burst out in the next second.
His face was close, his breath hitting me. I couldn't help but wrap my arms around his neck, feeling his hands tighten around my waist. We had never been this intimate. He was nervous, and I could feel his heartbeat, seemingly faster than mine. Thump! Thump!
I tiptoed, looked up, and slowly approached him.
My face was burning, and my hands couldn't help but tremble.
Zhou Heng leaned in, his throat moved a few times, and I saw his lips slowly approaching, Zhou Heng's nose almost touching mine.
He was about to kiss me, and although I was shy, I was really looking forward to that kiss...
Just as I saw his lips about to touch mine, I heard a sudden exclamation: "Oh my goodness!"
In an instant, both Zhou Heng and I jumped back half a meter, creating an extremely awkward scene. We were both at a loss, and he almost lost his balance.
My mom covered her eyes with one hand and waved the other, saying, "Ling Xiaomeng, your dad is looking for Zhou Heng, hurry up and go upstairs." Zhou Heng and I almost fled in embarrassment from my mom's presence. I felt regretful that my mom saw us being so intimate, it's so embarrassing. And Zhou Heng and I were even more awkward, he dared not look at me, and I dared not look at him.
After going upstairs, he was pulled away by my dad. I immediately hid in the bedroom, afraid to talk to my mom. I touched my face, it was so hot, so hot. Just now, I almost succeeded in kissing Zhou Heng, there was a little regret.
I don't know what my dad said to Zhou Heng, but I do know that my dad's attitude towards Zhou Heng is becoming more and more enthusiastic. Until the next day when we were about to return to Rongcheng, my parents showed a reluctant expression, and the big stone in my heart finally fell. Zhou Heng successfully passed the test of the future mother-in-law and father-in-law.
My mom prepared a lot of things for Zhou Heng to take home to his family. I stood aside feeling like I was left out, wondering why nothing was prepared for me.
I deliberately asked, "Mom, what about mine?"
My mom gave me a look and said, "Aren't you always eating and drinking for free? They take such good care of you, if I don't show some appreciation, how would that look?"
I can't help but laugh and cry. This is my biological mother. I understand, my mom is starting to like her son-in-law more and more.
My dad pats Zhou Heng on the shoulder, "Zhou Heng, next time you come to Rongcheng, play a few games with me. This time it was rushed, and we didn't use our real skills."
"Okay, uncle, for sure."
After saying goodbye to my parents, the car started, and I watched their figures grow older and farther away, feeling uneasy in my heart. Every time I leave home, I have the same feeling of reluctance and attachment.
I turned around, feeling a bit teary, a feeling of wanting to cry.
Zhou Heng comforted me, saying, "In a while, let your uncle and aunt come to Rongcheng to see you."
Where is it so easy? My dad hasn't retired yet, only my mom is free, but she can't bear to leave my dad alone at home. So, the soonest I can see them is probably during the Spring Festival.
"What did my dad say to you last night?" I suddenly remembered this question, but Zhou Heng just smiled and said nothing.
I looked him up and down, can't I hear what my dad said?
Zhou Heng kept his eyes on the road, focused on driving.
" Master Zhou, you never lie, tell me."
Zhou Heng helplessly reached out and rubbed my face, "I can't say."
Why can't you just say, maybe he still has secrets hidden from me?
I deliberately asked, "So you do have something hidden from me?"
Zhou Heng's eyes flashed with panic, then he smirked and said, "I took three days off this time, and I'll be very busy when I go back. Maybe I won't be able to see you this weekend."
Ah? I feel a little lost. Who in love doesn't want to see each other every day? But Zhou Heng is busier than me. We don't work in the same place, so we have even fewer chances to meet. I don't know if I can bear the pain of missing him.
"Don't worry, I'll check WeChat whenever I have time. You can leave me a message if you need anything, or even call me."
"Okay then."
"If you work overtime, remember to eat."
"Mm."
"The weather is getting colder, wear more clothes, don't catch a cold just to look good."
"Sigh!"
He reminded me again, "You can go to my house on the weekend and spend time with my grandma and my mom."
I obediently nodded and said, "Okay, Master Zhou, you're so talkative."
"Now you find me talkative?"
"Yes, you're the reincarnation of Tang Sanzang."
Actually, my heart is warm, and I remember every word he said. I have received his care.
Zhou Heng sent me home, carried my things upstairs, and then prepared to drive back. I felt reluctant, so I called out to him as he turned around: "Zhou Heng."
He turned around and gave a gentle smile, "What's wrong?" I don't know why, but as I watched his back, I felt a little sad. Even though we had spent a lot of time together, the moment he turned around, my heart couldn't help but tremble. I inexplicably felt agitated.
"It's nothing, take care on the way."
I watched Zhou Heng's car leave the neighborhood, then returned home and lay down on the sofa. Soon after, Du Yuwei called.
Before I could say anything, he eagerly said, "Sister-in-law, you're back."
"Sister-in-law? Du Yuwei took the wrong medicine? Who does he think I am, his sister-in-law?
I chuckled and asked, "What do you call me?"
"Oh, sister-in-law, from now on, you are my real sister-in-law."
"I remember you don't have a brother. Besides, I have a boyfriend."
Du Yuwei became anxious, "I need your help, can you do it?"
Huh! I knew he wouldn't come unless he had ulterior motives.
I lazily stretched and said, "Tell me, see if there's anything I can help with?"
He's my best buddy for a reason!
"I'm done for this time. Xiao Meng, I've realized I'm in love with Jingwan."
I was startled by Du Yuwei's words and immediately understood why he called me "sister-in-law." It turned out that he wanted to start with me to help him pursue Jingwan.
I replied to him impatiently, "Aren't you an expert in pursuing women? Use all your tricks."
Du Yuwei's voice sounded helpless, "This time is different, sister-in-law, my real sister-in-law. I have decided to become family with you, we will be even closer. So, sister-in-law, you must help me."
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