Yet, since both my grandmother and father wanted to return, I had no choice but to follow them back.
As she finished speaking, Mu Xiaoxiao looked at Old Lady Mu and added, "Grandma, feudal superstitions are harmful. I advise you not to go as well. Why don’t you believe in Jesus with me?"
"Buddhism has been passed down in Hua Country for thousands of years. I don’t blame you for not believing in it, but Xiaoxiao, you mustn’t belittle my faith. Just as I have never stopped you from believing in Jesus," Old Lady Mu replied.
Mu Xiaoxiao fell silent.
She knew Old Lady Mu too well, the epitome of stubbornness. If she could have changed Old Lady Mu’s mind, she would have done so long ago, not waited until now.
After saying her piece, Old Lady Mu went on, "I’ve heard that the Patriarch Ouyang will also come to Dazhao Temple to attend the peace lamp prayer meeting. Haven’t you been curious about the Ouyang family for a long time? Perhaps this time you might see him."
At these words, Mu Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up. "You mean Ouyang Yi?"
"Yes," Old Lady Mu nodded.
The Ouyang family was the most mysterious family in Capital City, wielding immense power without being involved in politics or business, and they were ranked among the top ten in the international wealth list.
It was said that the Ouyang family even had their own private guard.
Ouyang Yi was the head of the Ouyang family.
This man was eccentric, with an IQ over 250.
As the saying goes, genius is to the left, insanity to the right. Those with high IQs are often lone wolves, their worlds not easily understood by ordinary people.
Therefore, Ouyang Yi did not fit in with ordinary people.
When Mu Xiaoxiao first heard the name Ouyang Yi, it was because her university professor had treated him as a historical figure, analyzing his life during class. After all, people with an IQ over 250 are scarce worldwide.
At eight years old, Ouyang Yi could defuse a bomb with his bare hands.
By nine, he was an expert at deciphering Sherlock Holmes ciphers.
Even the top-notch PBL Police Squad had invited him to collaborate in solving crimes.
That case was the internationally sensational ’Blue Butterfly Case’.
With Ouyang Yi’s involvement, a case that had troubled international police was easily cracked in just ten days.
The legends about Ouyang Yi could fill ten days and ten nights.
Therefore, Mu Xiaoxiao greatly admired him.
She dreamed of meeting her idol just once.
Hearing Old Lady Mu’s words, Mu Xiaoxiao asked excitedly, "Really? Grandma, you’re not fooling me, are you?"
Smiling, Old Lady Mu responded, "What are you talking about, child? Why would I lie to you?"
Mu Xiaoxiao then asked, "Does Patriarch Ouyang also believe in Buddhism? Why is he coming to the prayer meeting?"
After thinking it over, Old Lady Mu answered, "It seems he’s coming to atone for his sins."
Atone for sins?
Mu Xiaoxiao frowned slightly. "Atone for what sins?"
"I’m not too clear on the specifics," Old Lady Mu shook her head. She only knew that Ouyang Yi, who was now nearing fifty, had never married and had no offspring. This worried Old Madam Ouyang, who was over eighty.
When asked why he remained unmarried.
His answer was just two words.
Atone for sins.
But what exactly he was atoning for, nobody knew.
Mu Xiaoxiao then said, "I heard that Patriarch Ouyang has never married and had children, is that correct?"
"That’s what’s said, but who knows if he has a mistress stashed away somewhere," Old Lady Mu said.
At her age, Old Lady Mu had seen it all.
Men start going bad when they have money.
Especially men with power and influence; they are not content with just one woman in their lives, nor are they willing to be bound by a marriage certificate.
So many choose not to get a marriage certificate, preferring instead to buy a big mansion and keep several young, beautiful women to enjoy the blessings of others.
And some women even fight and get jealous over him.
Hearing this, Mu Xiaoxiao stated firmly, "One of my teachers in school analyzed Patriarch Ouyang before. He is a man of integrity and genius; he would never do such disgusting acts like keeping women."
"Maybe," Old Lady Mu chuckled.
What she spoke of applied only to ordinary people; Ouyang Yi was a top-ranked genius after all.
After speaking, Old Lady Mu looked at Mu Xiaoxiao, "So, are you going to Dazhao Temple for the prayer meeting tomorrow?"
"Yes!" Mu Xiaoxiao nodded her head.
Now that her idol was attending, she certainly couldn’t miss it.
As soon as she finished speaking, Mu Xiaoxiao added, "I will also bring a book for Patriarch Ouyang to sign."
Somewhat surprised, Old Lady Mu asked, "Has Patriarch Ouyang written a book?"
"He hasn’t written a book, but this one tells the story of the first half of his life," Mu Xiaoxiao said, "The author is a well-known writer from Country P."
"I see," Old Lady Mu nodded.
Clinging to Old Lady Mu’s arm, Mu Xiaoxiao continued eagerly, "Grandma, are you acquainted with Old Madam Ouyang from the Ouyang family?"
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