Chapter 544 I have my own understanding of "Every Nine Changes"

The next morning, I woke up very early and went out for a walk. I ran into my father, who had already run a lap along Huaxi Lake.

When he saw me, he said, "You should get up early. The air is so fresh in the morning. Running around the lake will make you energetic for the whole day."

I said, "Okay, I'll go run a lap."

When I got home from running, my mother had already prepared breakfast. People in Shangzhou usually eat noodles in the morning. My mother said, "I've made it for you. Eat it while it's hot."

When we walked into the restaurant, my dad was almost done eating. I asked, "What's the name of the old man playing the erhu at the People's Art Museum?"

My father glanced at me and asked, "Why are you asking about him?"

I recounted what happened yesterday evening.

My father said, "His surname is Su. I don't even know his name. He plays the erhu very well. He's famous throughout the province. Oh, and he told me his daughter was looking for you. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have forgotten."

After breakfast, Yu Fang called: "Teacher Wan, I called my cousin last night and he said he wanted to visit you."

"Really? Welcome, welcome."

"He's a freelancer and is free. When are you free?"

"I want to take a good rest this week and basically stay at home."

I guess she was stunned for a moment, she didn't expect me to be so free, taking a week off. So after a long while she said:

"Okay, I want him to contact you."

After the call, I went to my study, found a pen and a notebook, brewed a pot of tea, and began to read slowly.

As I said before, I plan to build on the discussions of my predecessors, add what my master and Mr. Dong taught me, summarize some of my own unique insights, and write a book.

This book must have a name. My last name is Wan, so let's call it "All Things Return to One". On the one hand, when I find a successor in the future, I can give this book to him.

On the other hand, after finishing this novel, I can also select some excerpts and use the form of "extra chapters" to talk about the knowledge of numbers, fortune-telling, fortune-telling, entering the world and leaving the world.

This is for readers who enjoy this kind of knowledge. Some people don't like it when it's written in a novel because it's too professional. "Fanwai" is a different form, written specifically for those who enjoy reading.

With this thought in mind, I poured a large cup of tea, sat down at my desk, and began to write the first paragraph in my notebook:

In the spring of the Renyin year, Wan Shanhong wrote "All Laws Return to Oneness", which specifically explores the relationship between life and Tao, numbers and Tao, fortune-telling, and other knowledge. I hope that like-minded people around the world will read and study it.

The universe is eternal, yin and yang alternate, heaven and earth have their own principles, and all things return to oneness. For a comprehensive study, the stars, the moon, the sand, and the red mountain are just a drop in the ocean. Let us encourage each other with our fellow travelers. Let us study together with explorers.

After writing this paragraph, I started writing the book seriously.

I took a few calls that morning. For example, Xiao said yesterday's groundbreaking ceremony was perfect. I said, "Got it," and hung up.

For example, Qing Ruo said, "Master, yesterday's mineral water launch event caused General Shu Yuanyan to regain power and let his daughter Shu Mei take a break for a while." I said, "I understand."

For example, someone claiming to be Mr. Su's daughter called and said she wanted to visit me. I said, "Maybe in the afternoon." Then she hung up.

In short, I was so absorbed in writing that I lost all interest in these mundane matters. I wrote until eleven o'clock, then felt a little tired, so I stood up and walked to the lake for a walk.

At this time, Mr. Chen called.

He asked in a tentative tone: "Shanhong, are you feeling okay?"

"I'm fine. Just a little tired. I want to rest for a few days."

"You should rest for a few days. You've been working hard lately. Did you have any disagreements with Xiaolin?"

I laughed out loud: "No. Mr. Chen, why are you asking about these things all of a sudden?"

"That's right. Both of our campaigns yesterday were very successful. The donation to build the school was reported by all major provincial media outlets.

The launch of the mineral water directly led to Shu Lao's return to power and Shu Mei's downfall, and it also became a hot topic in today's media reports.

But when Lao Xiao and Qing Ruo called you, you seemed impatient. You just said "I know" and hung up the phone, so Lao Xiao, Qing Ruo, and I wanted to come and visit you.

I said, "Mr. Chen, let me be honest with you. I'm writing a book summarizing my Taoism. I'm not feeling unwell, and I'm not having any conflicts with my family."

It's just that once I get into writing a book, I reach a state of selflessness. I have no interest in external things. Please explain this to them both.

In short, I am first and foremost a Taoist. Taoism comes first in my heart. Entering the world is second. If I have offended you, please help me explain.

Mr. Chen smiled and said, "I think you won't mind the unpleasantness at work. You are a generous person. I told them that the master should be in seclusion."

I said, "I'll be back in work in seven days. I have to finish the book now."

"Okay, okay. Just focus on writing your book."

After hanging up the phone, I slowly walked towards the pavilion in the center of the lake.

Sitting in the pavilion, I couldn't calm down.

I've actually been thinking about the article I just wrote. Ancient people said that 9 is the largest yang number, but I think that's too simplistic.

I think 9 is the biggest variable. If you take a step forward, it will change.

For example, 1+9=0, 1 returns to 0.

2+9=1. So 2 goes back to 1.

3+9=2. So 3 is reduced to 2.

Then, only when 9 is subtracted from a number can the original number become larger.

For example: 1-9, borrow 11-9=2.

2-9, borrow 12-9=3.

Sitting there, I suddenly had an epiphany. I hurried home.

Sit down at your desk and write down this thought:

As the ancients said, the number 9 brings about change. In fortune-telling and physiognomy, this should be expressed as: one step forward, then back. For example, 1+9=0.

In such a situation, the solution is to do subtraction, making 1-9 = 2. In other words, to become stronger, one needs to borrow power. Borrow power from heaven and earth, from self-cultivation, from others.

9 is the largest yang number. It reaches its peak and then declines. At this time, we need to do subtraction.

For example, reduce your own selfish desires and wealth in order to maintain prosperity.

For example, by doing good deeds, accumulating good karma, helping others, being charitable to others, and through dislocation, one can strive for long-term success.

Of course, this is an academic question, and I will discuss it in detail in the "Extras" chapter later.

After writing down this inspiration, my whole body felt relaxed. I stood up, stretched my arms, did chest expansion exercises, and walked out of the house.

Suddenly, a car stopped in front of the house and Yu Fang got out.

She said, "Teacher Wan, want to take a walk?"

I stopped and said, "Yes, let's take a break and take a walk."

She said, "Mr. Chen asked me to bring you a briefing that was published today." After that, she took out a briefing from the car.

I took it. It was a regular internal newsletter from the company. I said, "Thank you for your hard work."

She chatted with me for a while, just asking if Xiaolin was at home, if his parents were okay, and if I was in good health.

Only after I replied that everything was fine did she drive away.

This kind of briefing is nothing more than some company news. In the Internet age, companies have intranets, so there is no need to waste paper or do unnecessary work.

But Mr. Chen likes it. He feels that when his speech is reported online, it always feels empty. Only when it is printed out does he feel at ease.

However, I think that this briefing is not an urgent matter and does not need to be sent to the court in an "800-mile red flag express" like the ancient post horses.

I can definitely see it on the company's intranet. Since we achieved very fruitful results yesterday, just give me a call and let me take a look.

She asked this and that, but she didn't ask if her cousin had called me.

All of this combined shows that Yu Fang was sent by Mr. Chen to find out about my situation.

I couldn't help but smile: Living in this secular world, it's hard for people to understand - how could something as illusory as Tao really fascinate Wan Shanhong?

Yes, the Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao - the true "Tao" cannot be named and cannot be clearly expressed in words.

Just like Mr. Chen, Lao Xiao, and Qing Ruo, they only understand the worldly Wan Shanhong. The Wan Shanhong full of wisdom. But they completely fail to understand:

Wan Shanhong often suffers - for those illusory "Tao".

My mother called me at the door: "It's time for dinner."

When we entered the restaurant, she said, "We still can't let you drink too much. Just a bowl of chicken soup for lunch will be enough."

I feel confused.

My mother said, "If you drink too much nutritious food, you will become dull. I see that you look dull today.

He just sits in his room writing and drawing, and never goes out. When he meets a colleague, he doesn't even bother to invite them in to sit down.

Standing there chatting for a long time makes my legs ache. You're not usually like this. Eat one bowl. Too much will make you indigestible.

I don't want to explain. I can't explain it to Mr. Chen. It's even harder to explain it to my mother. It's like taking her to Vienna's Golden Hall to hear Beethoven's symphony. She'll definitely walk away.