Feast for Shengsheng

Chapter 859 This is a very bad omen.

Xiangshan Temple is located in the northern suburbs of the capital, and it takes at least two hours to drive there.

"Take a nap, I'll wake you when we get there." Zhou Yi looked at Wen Ning.

Wen Ning hummed in agreement and did not refuse.

She gets carsick.

I can't drive myself, but I can ride in someone else's car.

Zhou Yi still remembers this very clearly.

Soon, Wen Ning leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes, dozing off in a daze.

Zhou Yi drove smoothly.

The car continued until it stopped at Xiangshan Temple.

This season is the peak tourist season at Xiangshan Temple, when the maple leaves turn red.

Zhou Yi did not enter through the main gate, but through a side gate.

The young novice monk at the door was already waiting and quickly led Zhou Yi to the side room.

Compared to apartments, private rooms are quieter, but they have a more lively atmosphere.

In addition, the private rooms are located on the back mountain, which is isolated from tourists and avoids a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Wen Ning liked this place the moment she saw it.

“Nan Sheng also likes this place very much. She comes to stay for a period of time every year, and Song Xiao will accompany her,” Zhou Yi explained.

Wen Ning nodded, observing the surrounding environment.

"Are there other rooms here?" Wen Ning noticed.

It is clearly not a place for people from the temple to live; it is open to the public.

"Yes, but ordinary people can't come. Xiangshan Temple doesn't open its lodgings to the public." Zhou Yi took Wen Ning's hand and showed her around the area.

“There’s a hot spring here on the back mountain, you can definitely come and soak in it.” Zhou Yi gestured towards the hot spring pool deep in the bamboo forest.

"I didn't bring a swimsuit." Wen Ning looked at Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "I'm ready."

Wen Ning stopped talking.

I don't know why, but mentioning hot springs to Zhou Yi felt much more ambiguous.

Zhou Yi didn't seem to mind, and then compared the rooms not far ahead.

“That place is for vegetarian meals. Here, there are only vegetarian dishes, no meat. But the vegetarian food at Xiangshan Temple is very good, you can try it,” Zhou Yi said in a low voice.

Wen Ning looked over.

The vegetarian dining area was bustling with people, many of whom were tourists.

“The meditation room is open to tourists.” Zhou Yi knew Wen Ning’s confusion.

"Then?" Wen Ning frowned.

“But the tourists are all eating in the main hall outside, while we are in a private room,” Zhou Yi replied.

Therefore, what Wen Ning was worried about was not a problem.

Wen Ning nodded.

Zhou Yi led Wen Ning on a tour of the surrounding area.

Wen Ning noticed that the main hall was becoming increasingly quiet, and then she looked at Zhou Yi: "I want to burn some incense. Things have been too chaotic lately, burning incense might calm me down a bit."

But as he spoke, Wen Ning also looked troubled: "There are just too many people."

There really are a lot.

Tourists and pilgrims mingled together as they passed by.

The Xiangshan Temple was packed with people.

Wen Ning felt like he could barely move, let alone burn incense.

"If we wait a little longer, no one will be burning incense in the afternoon," Zhou Yi said with a smile.

In the capital, it's customary to burn incense in the morning, not at night.

Wen Ning nodded.

Zhou Yi led Wen Ning on a tour, and when they came down from the back mountain, the main hall was much quieter, a stark contrast to the bustling crowds before.

Zhou Yi accompanied Wen Ning as they walked towards the main hall.

Wen Ning wore a mask and kept a low profile.

She lit incense, offered a devout prayer, and then placed the incense sticks in the burner.

Then Wen Ning walked toward the main hall.

Zhou Yi, an atheist, leaned against a pillar and watched Wen Ning.

He watched as Wen Ning knelt on the prayer mat, her eyes closed, earnestly praying.

Her long eyelashes covered her skin, making her look very peaceful.

Zhou Yi didn't know what wish Wen Ning had made or what he had said to Buddha.

He just watched quietly.

The camera in my hand naturally captured Wen Ning's appearance, freezing the moment in time.

Just then, the afternoon light fell on Wen Ning's face, making her look even more gentle.

Wen Ning didn't notice Zhou Yi and was making a wish earnestly.

She prayed to the Bodhisattva that she hoped the matter would proceed peacefully and smoothly.

She drew a lot and, following the young novice's instructions, went to the backyard to find the abbot.

"This is the fortune I drew, could you please take a look?" Wen Ning said earnestly.

The host paused for a moment upon seeing Wen Ning's signature, his expression turning serious.

This made Wen Ning tense instantly.

"This is a very bad omen," the host said calmly. "It's an ominous sign. It means that your matter is only superficially smooth, and there will be unrest later."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ning's expression completely changed.

"Is there no room for maneuver?" Wen Ning replied. "Master, can you tell me exactly what kind of ominous sign this is?"

"I'm sorry, my cultivation is insufficient, and I cannot comprehend it. Some things are secrets of heaven that cannot be revealed." The abbot waved his hand, speaking frankly.

Wen Ning stood there, radiating an utter chill.

It's as if the feeling of being suffocated has been there all these days.

The host's words intensified this feeling, making it almost suffocating.

After a long while, Wen Ning looked at the master apologetically and said, "I'm sorry to have bothered you."

Then, Wen Ning turned and walked out of the room.

The host watched Wen Ning leave, and finally sighed, "When will this cycle of revenge end?"

Wen Ning, however, did not hear it.

When Wen Ning came out of the side room, she saw Zhou Yi standing at the door.

Almost immediately, Zhou Yi keenly noticed Wen Ning's unusual behavior.

He stepped forward: "What's wrong? What did the host say to you?"

Wen Ning remained silent for a long time, and did not hide anything from Zhou Yi, recounting the whole story from beginning to end.

Zhou Yi listened attentively.

"You believe what he says? If a single slip of paper could determine a person's life, then everyone would just beg for a signature. Why bother with effort or sacrifice?" Zhou Yi retorted to Wen Ning.

Wen Ning was taken aback by what he said.

"This kind of thing is purely psychological comfort. He said you could get rich, but did you actually get rich?" Zhou Yi still argued vehemently.

Wen Ning couldn't refute Zhou Yi's words and could only passively look at Zhou Yi, seemingly at a loss.

After a long pause, Wen Ning finally managed to squeeze out a sentence: "But... the abbot of Xiangshan Temple has always been very accurate."

“My investments are always right, but I do have moments of lapse in judgment,” Zhou Yi said without changing his expression.

Wen Ning: “…”

"Don't overthink it. Just remember, no matter what happens, I'll be there to support you," Zhou Yi said firmly.

Hearing these words, Wen Ning seemed to feel relieved.

She eventually nodded passively, without saying anything.

Zhou Yi led Wen Ning toward the vegetarian dining area.

"It's too late, let's go get something to eat first," Zhou Yi said softly.

"Okay." Wen Ning nodded.

They didn't enter the vegetarian dining area through the tourist entrance; they came from the side rooms.

Wen Ning noticed that there were several small, quiet cubicles.

The vegetarian food they eat is also somewhat different from what you get outside.

There are more colors and patterns, but nothing was specially prepared.

Even someone of Zhou Yi's status has to get his own food here.