Chapter 519 Extra Chapter: Nothingness Left (Part 7)
Under the dim light of the oil lamp, the two junior brothers, Liaowu and Liaokong, sat at a small table and ate their first dinner that was just for the two of them.
Liao Wu gently placed the chopsticks in front of Kong. "Junior brother, try it first and see how it tastes."
Liao Kong didn't refuse. He picked up his chopsticks and gently took a meatball. The moment he put it in his mouth, he blinked with a sigh.
"Senior brother, I always thought you were a very modest person, but I never expected you to be this modest!"
Even the imperial chefs in the palace couldn't make such a simple dish of radish and cabbage taste like this!
You said you couldn't do it well? It's absolutely amazing, senior! It's really delicious!
Although Liao Wu has never been one to exaggerate, seeing Liao Kong's sincere expression still made him feel a little flutter in his heart.
Under the lamplight, Liao Wu's fair face flushed slightly, making Liao Kong stare in a daze.
Noticing his gaze, she smiled at him without any embarrassment, "You flatter me, let's eat!"
Liao Kong's narrow phoenix eyes revealed a hint of a smile, "Hmm..."
According to the temple's rules, they stopped talking after the meal officially began.
However, the atmosphere between the two was much more friendly and harmonious than before.
After finishing the meal, Liao Wu stood up to clear the dishes, but Liao Kong stopped him.
"Senior brother, you cooked the meal, so it's my job to wash the dishes. You can't take it from me!"
Liao Wu smiled and didn't argue with him. He put down the bowl in his hand and stepped aside.
After quickly picking up the bowls, she started washing them using the hot water in the pot.
Watching his nimble movements, Liao Wu couldn't help but sigh, "Junior brother, I saw that when you first came in, you didn't know anything."
I can't believe you've learned everything in such a short time, and you can even wash the dishes so clean.
Liao Kong glanced at him helplessly, "Senior brother, I think if you were to become a teacher, you would definitely be an outstanding one."
What have I actually learned? All I've done is chop wood, fetch water, and wash dishes. Is that even worth mentioning?
If I didn't have such strong self-control, I probably would have been completely overwhelmed by your praise!
Liao Wuwen felt somewhat apologetic, "This is where I went wrong."
Liao Kong looked at him amusedly, "How come it's become your fault again? Senior brother, haven't you figured it out yet?"
She glanced at him blankly, "What did you figure out?"
Liao Kong looked at him frankly, "I can tell I like you a lot! I want to get closer to you and talk to you more. Haven't I made it obvious?"
Liao Kong's words were so blunt that Liao Wu immediately panicked.
“Master, junior brother… how can you say such things so casually? We are all monks…”
Seeing Liao Wu's face turn bright red, Liao Kong could no longer suppress his laughter.
"Hahaha! Senior brother, you're so cute! Of course, it's not that kind of liking!"
Even though we are monks, we should still have normal emotions and desires, right?
Feeling close to or liking someone is an innate emotion, so why can't it be expressed?
If Buddha could see how hard we suffer, unable to speak of our likings for this or that, he would surely feel even more compassion!
Upon hearing Kong's point of view, Liao Wu was stunned. "Junior brother's statement is quite novel."
I have been diligently studying Buddhism for nearly twenty years, and I have never heard of such a statement before.
Liao Kong put the clean bowls into the cupboard, then took out a handkerchief from his pocket and slowly dried his hands.
"I understand! Buddhism emphasizes precepts!"
Do not kill; do not steal; do not commit adultery; do not lie; do not drink alcohol; do not adorn your hair with perfumes; do not listen to or watch singing and dancing; do not sit on high or wide beds; do not eat at inappropriate times; do not hoard gold or silver treasures...
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