It was said that Ji Yan took Lu An Ning to the temple to fulfill a vow. The company employees who were unaware of the situation almost thought that their boss had committed a crime and was forcibly taken away.

Ji Yan had a cold face and didn't look like a loving mother at all. Even passers-by were talking about her in secret.

"Isn't Mr. Lu very capable? Why does Mr. Lu's mother seem to dislike her? They don't look like mother and son, but more like enemies."

"Don't talk nonsense."

The girl at the front desk quickly covered her mouth, smiled guiltily, and dared not say anything else.

The black business car slowly drove away until it disappeared. Zhong Ling frowned, feeling something was wrong, and sent a message to Tang Jingyuan.

Now, Zhong Ling and Lin Tao have privately exchanged WeChat accounts so that they can communicate any news in a timely manner to facilitate work.

When Lin Tao found out, he told Tang Jingyuan immediately.

Tang Jingyuan frowned when he heard the reason, feeling somewhat worried, and immediately contacted Gu Feng. Gu Feng said that Ji Yan was a Buddhist and did go to the temple frequently, but he had no way of confirming whether it was to fulfill a vow.

"They are biological mother and daughter. No matter how bad their relationship is, she won't hurt my little sister. You don't have to be too nervous."

Tang Jingyuan hesitated and wanted to say something, but Lin Tao reminded him that the time for the previously agreed video conference was about to come.

Tang Jingyuan had no choice but to suppress his doubts, hung up the phone, and prepare to attend the conference call.

That girl is smart. If something really happened, she would definitely send me a message in advance.

After all, she is her biological mother!

During the whole journey, Lu An Ning sat in the car with his eyes closed, not saying a single word to Ji Yan. The car was so quiet that even Ji Yan felt a little restless. She quietly opened her eyes and looked at Lu An Ning several times, but she didn't move, as if she was really asleep.

I don’t know how many times it was, but when Ji Yan looked at Lu An Ning again, Lu An Ning suddenly opened his eyes and their eyes met.

Perhaps feeling guilty, Ji Yan immediately withdrew his gaze, closed his eyes and silently recited scriptures.

Lu Anning couldn't help but feel amused: "Do you have something to tell me?"

"No."

Ji Yan was in a hurry to respond, and it seemed like she was quibbling, which made Lu An Ning laugh lightly, and Ji Yan frowned.

"why are you laughing?"

"I'm laughing at you being so secretive even when you look at me. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. There's no need to hide."

Ji Yan snorted softly, "You only have these little tricks that are not worthy of being shown on the stage. They are of no use at all."

"Without these little tricks, you would have lost your daughter long ago, and now you wouldn't have the chance to take me up the mountain to fulfill your vow."

She had been a little sleepy during the wobbly ride, but now she was suddenly alert. She looked at the woman in front of her curiously. She was supposed to be the closest woman to her in the world, but why did she only feel disgust from her?

Lu Anning supported his chin, puzzled.

Ji Yan felt uncomfortable all over after being stared at by her for a while.

Could this girl have discovered something?

She lowered her eyelids and didn't look at Lu An Ning. She twisted the Buddhist beads in her hand and asked, "Why are you staring at me like that?"

"I'm curious about what your feelings are towards me."

She said she cared, but every time she looked at herself, her eyes revealed a complex mix of emotions, disgust the strongest of which. It was as if she was looking through herself at someone else. But if she said she didn't care, why would she go to the mountains to pray to the gods, hoping for her return home soon?

There are too many contradictions in her mother, and many things cannot be explained.

"How a mother should feel for her daughter is how I feel for you."

"Yeah?"

Before Lu Anning could ask, the car had already stopped.

She looked up and saw a quiet ancient temple not far away. Apart from them, there were no other pilgrims.

How did Ji Yan find this ancient temple where the incense was fading?

Confused, Lu Anning followed Ji Yan out of the car and looked around.

The ancient temple wasn't big, nor was it luxurious, but Ji Yan had a pious look on her face as she reminded her, "Children don't know the rules. Don't look around, touch anything, or talk nonsense when you're here. Just follow me."

Lu An Ning responded and stepped into the ancient temple with a pious heart.

Ji Yan should come here often. When you see her in the temple, greet her respectfully.

Lu An Ning said nothing and followed Ji Yan inside. In the main hall, the majestic Buddha statue made people feel awe. Ji Yan said that he was fulfilling a vow and actually brought Lu An Ning to worship the gods to fulfill the vow, muttering to himself.

Lu Anning followed Ji Yan to finish the worship, burn incense, and donate merits. Ji Yan suddenly suggested going to talk to the abbot.

"The abbot here is a highly respected monk. You have the opportunity to meet him and concentrate your mind. It will only benefit you."

Lu Anning curled his lips and agreed immediately.

"good."

She followed Ji Yan to the meditation room in the backyard. The old abbot in robes had already made tea and was waiting there for a long time.

"Amitabha! Two donors, please take a seat!"

Lu An Ning sat down and looked at the monk in front of him. At first glance, it seemed that was the case, but he didn't know what he was going to say next.

Ji Yan was respectful and humble to the abbot, without any airs.

"Master Abbot, this is the daughter I've been looking for. Recently, she finally returned home. I want you to take a look at her for me."

As soon as these words came out, the old monk shifted his gaze to Lu An Ning. After just one glance, he exclaimed "Huh", frowned, and seemed to have discovered something.

Ji Yan's heart also began to lift, and he asked tentatively, "Master, what did you discover?"

The old monk seemed to be in a dilemma. After careful consideration, he said, "Please, two donors, let me see your hands."

Lu An Ning reached out his hand, curious about what the old monk would say next. Seeing him pretending to look at Lu An Ning's hand, he was suddenly shocked.

"Strange! It's so strange! They are clearly mother and daughter, so why are they so hostile to each other and restraining each other?"

The old monk shook his head as he spoke, "Mutual restraint can't last long. Your daughter's fate is too strong. In the long run, it will affect your luck, which is not a good thing for you!"