The abbot led the monks in the temple to dig together, and they dug out this Tathagata Buddha. Don’t you think it’s incredible?”
"So that's how it is!"
"Hey, you guys, this gentleman called out to the abbot so many times, but why didn't the abbot bow his head? Didn't he hear it?"
"That's impossible! I come here every month to worship Buddha and have spoken to the abbot. He shouldn't be deaf!"
…
Pei Muyan, who was standing quietly by the side, was very panicked as she listened to the discussions around her. She whispered to Wu Liansheng beside her, "Since Abbot Yicheng has made up his mind, don't bother others here. Go away!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Liansheng immediately grabbed Pei Muyan's hand. On the surface, it looked like he was holding it, but in fact, he was squeezing it tightly.
Pei Muyan's hands felt like they were broken and her joints ached, but she didn't dare show any discomfort. She could only grit her teeth and endure it, lowering her head and not daring to speak.
"Abbot Yicheng, my father saved your life. If he knew that you are now living in such good health, he would definitely be relieved.
This time I came here to ask you to clean this Tathagata Buddha statue.
My wife is frail and sickly. We have a deep connection with Buddhism. I would like to ask this Buddha to bless my wife with good health. I hope you can fulfill your wish.
For this reason, I am willing to repair Qingfeng Temple and donate ten thousand taels of gold." Wu Liansheng said loudly.
When everyone on the side heard it, another round began!
"So this gentleman's father is Abbot Issei's savior?"
"Then Abbot Yicheng should, out of both reason and emotion, allow this gentleman to invite the Tathagata Buddha to his home!"
"Yes, this gentleman wants to repair the temple and even donated ten thousand taels of gold. He is truly sincere!"
…
Seeing that everyone's emotions were being incited, Wu Liansheng adjusted the frame of his glasses. In the moment that no one could see, a dark and cruel light flashed in his eyes.
Wu Liansheng has come here to ask for this Buddha statue no less than four times, and he has been rejected four times. With his bad temper, he will never give up easily.
Taking advantage of the fact that there were so many people around, he forced the old monk to agree.
The abbot in the hall paused for a moment, still without bowing his head, and continued to wipe the Buddha statue.
Everyone began to wonder, "Is this abbot pretending not to hear?"
"Yeah, why is that?"
…
"Cousin? Brother-in-law! You are here too?" Nan Xixi raised her voice and called out to her cousin. At this moment, her little face was smiling with a dagger hidden in it. The sweet smile was gone, and there was a fierceness in her eyes.
Wu Liansheng immediately put on a gentle smile, and turned around with Pei Muyan to look at Nan Nan.
"䮹䮹!" Pei Muyan's voice was gentle and weak. Even when she was smiling, there was always a trace of sadness in her eyes that could not be concealed.
"Cousin, is here to worship Buddha too?" Wu Liansheng put his arm around Pei Muyan's waist, pretending to be intimate.
"Brother-in-law! Abbot Yicheng is a monk, compassionate and willing to repay even the smallest kindness with a thousand. Your father saved him, and he won't forget it even if you don't remind him.
If he doesn't want to see you now, he must have his own reasons.
Don’t you know? Not just anyone can pray to the Buddha. One must be righteous and compassionate, have a heart of mercy, and be a great benefactor from three previous lives.
Those who ask for Buddha's blessing must first have Buddha in their hearts and pray to Buddha with all their heart. If they only want to ask Buddha to bless them to do bad things smoothly, then it is against the Buddhist way.
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