After reviewing his treasures for most of the night, Ah Jiang finally calmed down.
After sleeping for two hours, he appeared at the front door looking refreshed.
The original plaque, Linlang Garden, still hangs at the main entrance.
"This name is bad, we need to change it."
She arranged for someone to wait at the Bai family's house, and then strolled out the gate alone.
I saw a breakfast stall on the street, sat down and had a bowl of soy milk with fried dough sticks.
It's been a long time since I've had such ordinary, everyday food. The soy milk and fried dough sticks taste almost the same as modern versions—a familiar and safe flavor.
After she had something in her stomach, she suddenly felt a great appetite and went to several shops, where she ate a lot.
Finally, she bought some crisp and sweet peaches. These peaches were big and red. She used a cleansing spell, and the peaches immediately became very clean. Ah Jiang didn't care about her image and ate them as she walked.
She was dressed simply, wearing a green dress. Although she had grown up and was considered pretty, her plain demeanor overshadowed her good looks.
She appeared very ordinary, and this ease and casualness made her feel comfortable.
It is very difficult for a person to understand themselves, accept themselves, and face their life with equanimity.
Living in society, people are inevitably influenced by various relationships and the opinions of others.
But these people's words and opinions are like a torrent; you can't listen to them. If you do, you'll be swept away by the torrent and never be able to escape.
When people reach a certain age, they should understand the importance of self-cultivation and mental well-being. After that, one's own heart becomes the most important thing.
Coming to this world is nothing more than a form of self-cultivation.
A tranquil mind is itself a form of spiritual practice; with each shift in thought, Ajahn Chah's spiritual state deepens.
As Ajahn continued to improve, a spiritual rain fell in the Lotus World, benefiting all the spiritual beasts that were cultivating.
Arriving at a clothing store, A-Jiang glanced at it casually.
Then, as if someone had struck an acupoint, they froze in place.
What do you think of this?
A veiled woman picked up a piece of cloth and asked.
The man next to her smiled and replied, "The color is bright and suits you well."
He was handsome and had a gentle demeanor; you could vaguely see a familiar face in his eyes and brows.
A-Jiang stared at him intently, the face before her constantly overlapping with a face from her memory, and she felt a little nervous.
It seems to be something that is not quite right, but it looks like an old friend has come.
Ah Jiang and Xiao Pang didn't spend much time together, but the three of them had a life-or-death bond. Although they had been separated for a long time, Ah Jiang still remembered that sincere friendship.
Ah Jiang was a little flustered; the more he looked at this person, the more he seemed to recognize him.
Could it really be him? But who is the girl next to him?
A-Jiang then turned his gaze to the girl, who was wearing a pink fairy dress and had a graceful figure. Through the veil, her beautiful face could be vaguely seen.
Seeing the two of them in such a familiar and intimate manner, Ah Jiang felt a mix of emotions.
Even if he were to meet a truly chubby guy, he might actually end up getting married and starting a family.
An ancient poem says: When we parted, you were unmarried; now your children are grown.
Is she going to face this situation too?
The couple selected several pieces of fabric, which were then packed up by the shopkeeper and handed over to them by a servant.
As the two walked out of the shop, they looked up and saw Ah Jiang holding peaches.
The woman smiled, turned to the side, and said something to the person next to her.
The man listened intently, glanced in Ah Jiang's direction, and responded to the woman with a smile in his eyes.
Ah Jiang didn't hear what they were saying and brushed past them.
Maybe I'm just being too sensitive.
Ah Jiang slowly exhaled, having actually encountered this situation before.
People can resemble each other; she had also encountered people who bore a resemblance to Ji Yi or Linglong when she was in the sect.
Sometimes she couldn't help but fantasize that her two good friends could come to the Azure Lotus Sect, and the three of them could cultivate together and explore the world of cultivation, just like Linglong had said before.
But Ajahn also knew that it was just wishful thinking. Everyone has their own life and can't abandon everything around them just to get together with friends.
Didn't I fail to do it myself?
When I chose to leave the Bai family, I could have asked Linglong and Ji Yi for help. After leaving, I could have gone directly to them.
But A-Jiang did not do that; she chose the Qinglian Sect because she knew she had her own path to walk.
Moreover, her pride wouldn't allow her to do that.
Friends are equal. She doesn't like being rescued or receiving favors; if that goes on for too long, the nature of the relationship changes.
She would rather keep the original, simple beauty forever, even if that beauty disappears.
Yes, she had already realized that long ago.
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