Chapter 15 She was the first one to get lost in her own home
The Buddha statue in the center of the hall is cast in gold, with a compassionate face and slightly lowered eyes, as if looking at all living beings in the world.
The abbot, who was over sixty years old, sat cross-legged on a cushion, wearing a wide cassock, with his eyes slightly closed, twisting a string of Buddhist beads in his hands, with a kind face and a benevolent look, looking like a high-level monk.
He opened his eyes, his clear and wise eyes fell lightly on Shang Yuze, and his voice was flat: "Here I come."
He gestured for Shang Yuze to sit down and talk.
Shang Yuze knelt on the cushion and looked at the abbot opposite him. His usually cold and indifferent eyes were now a little more nervous. "Abbot, will preventing disasters cause harm to the person doing it?"
If it were in the past, he would not believe such a ridiculous statement, let alone believe in gods and Buddhas.
But when it comes to Gu Qingyue, he has to be cautious.
The abbot twisted his Buddhist beads, his expression expressionless. "Her fortune is good, most people are not lucky enough to enjoy it. What she stole will have to be returned sooner or later."
If the Gu family treated Gu Qingyue well, they could barely make up for the stolen luck, but they brought this upon themselves, and no matter what situation they end up in, it will be their own fault.
After hearing this, Shang Yuze's tense nerves finally relaxed a little.
The abbot glanced at him and spoke slowly, "The good things in this world are not durable, like colorful clouds that disperse easily and glass that is fragile."
Shang Yuze's heart was suddenly lifted up again, and the string that had just been relaxed was tightened again.
The abbot had a compassionate look on his face and sighed regretfully, "The eight characters are too good, but the fate is too weak. The fate cannot suppress the eight characters, and the eight characters counterattack the fate. You are destined to be displaced and have no relatives."
Shang Yuze's pupils suddenly shrank, and an unprecedented panic enveloped him, and his tone became anxious: "Abbot, do you have a way to break it?"
“Not everything you ask for can be granted, but sincerity is the only way.” The abbot took out two bracelets made of red rope from his sleeve and handed them to him.
Shang Yuze lowered his head slightly and took it with both hands: "What is this?"
The abbot said ambiguously: "The red string ties marriage, connects fate, and turns misfortune into fortune."
Shang Yuze understood and thanked him sincerely: "Thank you, Abbot."
Before leaving, he lit three incense sticks to the Buddha statue and kowtowed three times respectfully.
"Men wear it on the left, women on the right. Don't wear it the wrong way around," the abbot stopped him. "When her destiny returns, remember to bring her here."
"Okay." Shang Yuze responded.
Today is Friday. Gu Qingyue only has one class in the afternoon. After class, she returned to Yujing Manor early.
At this moment, she was sitting on the sofa watching TV, eating the snacks that Shang Yuze bought for her. Her cheeks were bulging, and she looked very cute.
Cang Yun ran in from outside, wagging his tail, and rubbed his head against Gu Qingyue's leg first.
Gu Qingyue patted its head: "What's wrong?"
Cang Yun bit her clothes with his teeth and tried to pull her up.
Gu Qingyue looked at its eager expression and guessed, "You want me to play with you?"
Cang Yun stuck out his tongue happily.
Gu Qingyue stood up and followed it out.
Yujing Manor was ridiculously large. Gu Qingyue had only lived there for a short time and was busy with school all day, so she had no time to visit. She only remembered the way from the gate to the main villa.
Seeing the surroundings becoming more and more unfamiliar, she couldn't help but ask, "Where are you taking me?"
Cang Yun wagged his tail, as if to say, just follow me.
Gu Qingyue looked around and rubbed her brows with a headache: "I can't find the way back, can you find it?"
She is a bit directionally challenged, and most importantly, she can't tell east from west. She didn't remember the route when she came here just now, so it's hard for her not to get lost.
She thought she was the first one to get lost in her own home.
I just don't know if navigation is useful here?
"Woof woof." Cang Yun barked twice.
I know, I know.
It has lived in the house for three years and knows exactly where the dog hole is.
Knowing that it knew the way back, Gu Qingyue continued to follow it without worry.
Perhaps they were almost there, Cang Yun started running excitedly.
Gu Qingyue reacted and quickly chased after him: "Run slower."
Now Cang Yun is her only hope to go back. If she loses him, she will never be able to go back.
Two legs are indeed no match for four legs. When she found Cang Yun, a big dog was lying lazily on the ground with its eyes closed, resting. It seemed that it had been there for a while.
Gu Qingyue was so tired that she was out of breath: "Cang Yun, why are you running so fast?"
Cang Yun jumped up from the ground and circled around the pomegranate tree.
Gu Qingyue calmed down and noticed the pomegranate tree. She looked up.
The evening in late autumn is gorgeous and dazzling. The golden color covers the leafy garnets like a veil. The heavy fruits bend the branches. The crystal clear red pomegranates against the backdrop of dusk are like an oil painting soaked in time.
Gu Qingyue looked at the big red pomegranate with envy, saliva secreting from her mouth.
This pomegranate tree is not very tall, only about three meters. There are so many pomegranates, so she shouldn't be noticed if she picks one to taste, right?
Cang Yun nudged her with his head.
Gu Qingyue bent down and touched its head, and said seriously: "You wanted to eat it, not me. I picked it for you. If anyone finds out, it will be your fault."
Cang Yun: “…”
In fact, it just thinks the tree full of red pomegranates is beautiful and wants to bring its mother to see it. How does its mother know that it wants to eat it?
This pot is a bit big.
It can't be carried.
Gu Qingyue looked for the largest and fullest pomegranates within her reach.
After selecting the pomegranates, she stretched out her arms to pick them, but she found that she had overestimated her height. No matter how hard she tried, no matter how she stood on tiptoe and stretched out her arms, she was still a little short.
well!
The expedition started off badly.
Just when she was about to give up, an arm reached over her head and plucked the pomegranate.
"Thank you..." Gu Qingyue was delighted to see the pomegranates had been picked, and turned around to thank the person behind her.
Shang Yuze stood behind her, and the two of them were quite close to each other.
When she turned around, she bumped into the man. She was standing on tiptoe and was not very stable to begin with. With this collision, she fell backwards uncontrollably.
Just as she was about to hit the tree behind her, Shang Yuze raised his hand in time, hugged her slender and soft waist, and brought her back.
After she stood firmly, the man's big hand was still on her waist.
Gu Qingyue's attention was all on the big pomegranate in Shang Yuze's hand, and she didn't notice someone's sinister plot.
But if she picked pomegranates without Shang Yuze's permission, would he be unhappy?
She hung her head, looking as if she had done something wrong.
Shang Yuze was keenly aware of her changes, and a hint of heartache was hidden in his dark eyes. What kind of life did this little girl lead in the Gu family? Why was she so cautious even picking a pomegranate in her own home?
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