When the topic of the God of Wealth came up, some diners became interested and asked the little monk who was waiting for his braised pork rolls.
"Young monk, are you from Changzhong Temple?"
The two young monks turned around upon hearing the sound, first putting their hands together and chanting a Buddhist prayer before nodding.
"Yes."
Does Changzhong Temple have a Hall of the God of Wealth?
The young monk continued to nod.
“Our temple has a God of Wealth Hall, which enshrines the Martial God of Wealth Bodhisattva.”
"The wishes made at our temple are very effective. Just a couple of days ago, someone's wish came true immediately after they made it."
"Our temple's vegetarian noodles are also very famous. Everyone is welcome to come and try them anytime."
The two young monks didn't miss any opportunity to promote the temple. As soon as someone asked, they immediately started enthusiastically promoting it.
As a famous temple in Jiangdong City, the young monk in charge of reception is best at interacting with tourists.
Immediately, some people in the crowd were interested and wanted to go check it out.
You might be able to enter other attractions for free.
But it's impossible to enter a temple without spending money.
After explaining the process to the diners, the two young monks took the prepared vegetarian rolls and went home.
Before they even reached the dining hall, they encountered the abbot.
The abbot stared wide-eyed at the braised meat rolls in the hands of the two young monks, and his expression immediately changed.
"you......"
Seeing the abbot's angry expression, the two young monks explained so quickly they almost burned their tongues.
"Abbot, we bought vegetarian rolls, there's not a single bit of meat in them!"
"Really, I'll open it up and show you if you don't believe me!"
Upon hearing this, the abbot subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that they wouldn't dare to openly break the rules.
"Is this the braised meat rolls whose aroma has been wafting into the temple these past two days?"
"Yes, Abbot, it smells wonderful, there are so many vegetables and bean curd sheets."
The two young monks talked animatedly, without mentioning letting the abbot try it.
The abbot had no choice but to cough twice to interrupt their endless chatter.
"Um, is the line long?"
The two young monks looked at the abbot in surprise, not expecting that the abbot was also interested in the braised meat rolls outside the temple!
"There are quite a lot. We went early and queued for half a day. If we go now, we probably won't be able to buy any."
The two young monks overheard a lot of news about the braised pork roll stall in the crowd.
This gives you some idea of how popular the stalls are.
"Although we can't eat braised pork, it would be nice to have some vegetarian rolls to satisfy our cravings. Abbot, is that alright?"
What could the abbot say? He nodded with a stern face and walked away with proper decorum.
Those two little rascals don't even know to buy a few more and share one with him.
It turns out there really are delicious foods in the world that smell so good they make you want to eat them.
Looking at it this way, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall isn't so exaggerated after all.
The aroma of the braised pork rolls made him so tempted to climb over the wall and try them.
......
After the abbot left, the two young monks went to their resting place and began to eat.
Then, they became the center of attention as they held the braised meat rolls in their hands.
This time, the two young monks explained before anyone else could speak that the braised pork rolls were entirely vegetarian and that they hadn't broken their vows.
The monks, suddenly realizing the truth, were all shocked.
They've been craving braised pork rolls ever since they suddenly appeared.
There's a commercial street right outside Changzhong Temple. Because of the temple, the area has almost become a food street.
People usually don't think much about the food on the street.
But the aroma of this new braised meat roll stall is truly overwhelming; the fragrance just keeps wafting into people's noses.
They could smell it even in the temple; it was constantly tempting them.
It was only when someone suddenly reminded me that I realized braised pork rolls also come in vegetarian versions!
If they can't eat braised meat, can't they eat vegetarian food?
The monks who were resting there had all eaten, and upon seeing this, they were filled with remorse. Why hadn't they thought of that!
The two young monks, under the envious gazes of the crowd, took out their vegetarian rolls and began to eat.
The bread is warm when you first bite into it, and the rich wheat flavor is immediately overwhelmed by the sauce, leaving only a chewy texture.
The vegetables inside are all seasoned in their own way, and the lotus root strips are sour, spicy, and crunchy; you can hear a squishy sound when you bite into them.
The shredded potatoes weren't soft and mushy; instead, each strand was distinct, giving them a refreshing and crisp texture.
Then there are bean sprouts. Mung bean sprouts are very juicy; you can clearly feel the moisture when you take a bite.
There's also shredded kelp, with a sour and spicy seasoning that's really appetizing.
The bean curd skin was also delicious, with a hint of braised flavor, which greatly enhanced the overall taste of the vegetarian rolls.
It feels like eating vegetarian chicken.
Even the vegetarian chicken in their favorite vegetarian chicken noodles pales in comparison to this bean curd skin.
There were also refreshing cucumber shreds. Even though they weren't seasoned, their slightly cool texture made them stand out among the other vegetables.
The more they ate, the more delicious it tasted. The two young monks looked on with immense enjoyment, and they swallowed hard as they watched the monks who had finished eating.
Is it delicious?
When asked, the two young monks nodded vigorously.
It's so delicious!
They've never tasted such delicious vegetarian rolls before; one isn't nearly enough!
No wonder the customers in front of me didn't have two; they really made a mistake by each buying one.
"It's delicious! Senior brothers, you should all try it. No wonder there are so many people queuing up, it really is delicious."
"He kneaded the dough very well; it was soft yet chewy and tasted delicious. The vegetables inside were also very varied, including crisp lotus root, kelp strips, and so on. Each vegetable had a different flavor and was delicious in its own way. I don't know why the potato strips weren't sticky; they were separate and refreshing, with a crunchy texture. It must have tasted like a cold dish."
"The kelp strips are so fresh, and the sour and spicy flavor is amazing!"
The two young monks had never tasted anything so delicious before. Their faces turned red with excitement, and they enthusiastically recommended it to their fellow monks.
The senior students were all drooling over it.
"They actually sell vegetarian rolls! Let's try them tomorrow."
"We happen to have some free time at noon, and the pilgrims have all gone to eat, so making some vegetarian rolls shouldn't be a problem."
“That makes sense, let’s say that.”
Everyone had been craving the aroma of braised pork rolls for days, and now that they know there are vegetarian rolls available, it's like a whole new world has opened up for them.
......
Ma Ming stood in front of Lin Zhou's stall, ate two braised pork rolls in one go, felt a little thirsty, and went to a milk tea shop not far away to buy a cup of milk tea. He finished it in a few gulps before wiping his mouth clean and preparing to go into the temple to be ordained.
He had finally managed to convince his parents and family to allow him to become a monk, and he couldn't give up halfway.
The end of a relationship made him completely disillusioned with the world, and from then on he lost interest in marriage, having children, and everything else in the world.
Now, all he wants is to become a monk, to find peace in the temple, and to live out the rest of his life there!
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