Rebirth: Ordinary Life and Living

Zhou Xinyue suddenly felt like laughing, but she continued to make up a story and continued, "Fortunately, the slope was not high and the slope was not bad. After I rolled down, I was frightened and fainted. After I woke up, I didn't know how long it had been. I crawled and rolled all the way, suffered a lot, and got lost. I crawled out by myself, and asked passers-by along the path, and finally arrived at Donghua Temple. I found you, otherwise, I don’t know where my soul would go."

The mistress said in horror: "May God bless us, may Buddha bless us! Thank you, Buddha, thank you, Buddha! Amitabha!"

Zhou Xinyue muttered in her heart: "Buddha forgive me, I didn't mean to lie, I had no choice, I really don't want to cause any more trouble, sorry, sorry."

Zhou Xinyue asked hurriedly: "Madam, where are Erdan and Sandan? Where did they go?"

The mistress said angrily, "Where else can they go? Of course they went to find you. Master Hua Yuan also sent some masters to help us find you. We searched all over the mountains and plains for you. If Master Hua Yuan hadn't predicted that you were still alive and not in danger of your life, how could I be at ease waiting for you here. The truth is that this sacrifice can't be delayed any longer. Today is the last sacrifice. Tonight, the sacrificial hall will be used to pray for the souls of others. Every day is full, and Master Hua Yuan took the time to calculate for you. Thank you so much. Fortunately, you are fine. Oh, by the way, you should take a rest for a while and change your clothes. When you are ready, they will be back soon. Take a rest."

After saying that, the mistress stood up and left. Zhou Xinyue felt warm in her heart. The mistress was really worried about her. Zhou Xinyue was very grateful to her.

Zhou Xinyue felt pain all over her body. She looked around and saw that the house was very simple. Zhou Xinyue saw that the lady had prepared hot water and clothes for changing. Zhou Xinyue began to wash and change clothes, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Zhou Xinyue didn’t know how long she slept when she was woken up by the sound of a cup falling to the ground. She woke up and rubbed her eyes. It turned out to be Erdan whom she hadn’t seen for a long time.

Erdan was quietly bending down to pick up the cup. He turned around and wanted to look at Zhou Xinyue, afraid that the noise would wake her up. Unexpectedly, he woke her up anyway.

Zhou Xinyue rubbed her eyes and said, "Sister, what are you doing?"

Erdan came over and said with tears in his eyes: "I woke you up anyway, sorry, you should lie down for a while."

Zhou Xinyue shook her head and said, "It's okay. I'm already awake. It's not comfortable to lie down all the time."

Erdan said sadly: "How have you been spending the past few days? There are so many wild animals in the wild mountains and we have been so worried about you. How can a girl like you survive in the deep mountains and forests?"

Zhou Xinyue smiled and said, "Sister, don't worry about me. I can still handle it. I'm back now. It's okay, don't worry!"

Erdan continued sadly, "Look at the wounds on your body, I know you're not doing well. You must have suffered a lot in the wild, with so many small wounds on your body. From now on, I will definitely not leave you for a moment, I will take care of you, and I will never let you suffer the slightest injustice again!"

Zhou Xinyue was very touched. At this time, Sandan ran in, greeted Zhou Xinyue and said that he would never let Zhou Xinyue out of his sight again and would share life and death with her. Zhou Xinyue was so moved when she heard this.

Zhou Xinyue, Erdan and Sandan happily talked about their feelings and thoughts about each other in recent times.

Zhou Xinyue lay down and rested for a long time. Then there was a knock on the door. When she came in, it turned out to be Grandma Li.

Grandma Li also looked at Zhou Xinyue with distressed eyes and said in a distressed tone: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. We couldn't eat or sleep during this period of time. We were worried about you. It's really the Buddha's blessing that you're back. Fortunately, these injuries are not serious. Does your head still hurt?"

Zhou Xinyue seemed to see her grandmother, feeling loved by her. She immediately comforted her, "Grandma, I'm fine. Although my head hurts a lot sometimes, it will be much better after a while. It's okay! Grandma, don't worry about me!"

Grandma Li kindly ruffled Zhou Xinyue's hair and said, "Tell me if you have anything to say. Tell me if you need anything. Don't carry it all by yourself, okay?"

Zhou Xinyue was moved and nodded with a smile.

Grandma Li continued, "Master Hua Yuan has helped us a lot during this period. If you are okay, let's go and thank him! The lady has gone first, let's go now!"

Zhou Xinyue nodded, then she got dressed and went with Grandma Li.

When they arrived at the door of a Zen room, they saw a lady holding many gifts in her hands and insisting on taking them in. Master Hua Yuan was trying her best to stop her and they were talking politely to each other.

The lady hurriedly pulled Zhou Xinyue and said, "Come, little girl, thank Master Hua Yuan quickly. Master Hua Yuan has helped our family a lot. Let me chant sutras and pray for you. Come."

Zhou Xinyue bowed and hurriedly thanked Master Hua Yuan. Master Hua Yuan also said politely: "Don't bow. Please stand up."

When Zhou Xinyue finished her ceremony and stood up to look at Master Hua Yuan, Master Hua Yuan's pupils dilated and then contracted, his expression and eyes paused for a moment, then returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

No one else could detect these subtle expressions and movements, but only Zhou Xinyue could sensitively feel the difference in Master Hua Yuan.

Zhou Xinyue looked at the Master Hua Yuan in front of her and said, "Thank you, Master."

Master Hua Yuan smiled and said, "Young lady, please don't be polite. A blessed person will naturally be safe and successful."

The mistress and Master Hua Yuan discussed many Buddhist matters, and Zhou Xinyue bowed and left for the time being. Before leaving, Zhou Xinyue looked back at Master Hua Yuan, who looked up at Zhou Xinyue and smiled and nodded.

Zhou Xinyue went back to her room on the pretext of feeling unwell, and paced around the room reminiscing. In her mind, she kept recalling that Master Hua Yuan looked at her with something clearly wrong. This Master Hua Yuan must have seen through something. No, Zhou Xinyue decided to go see Master Hua Yuan again in the evening after he was done with his work.

Soon it was evening. Zhou Xinyue went to the side hall of Donghua Temple and had a simple vegetarian meal with the pilgrims. After that, everyone exchanged a few words and slowly returned to their respective meditation rooms.

Zhou Xinyue sent many people away and found an excuse to stay alone and wait for an opportunity.

After waiting for a long time, Zhou Xinyue was waiting in the dark for the opportunity to observe Master Hua Yuan. After all the monks returned to the courtyard, Zhou Xinyue quietly followed Master Hua Yuan to another side hall of Donghua Temple.

Master Hua Yuan walked around several halls and courtyards, came to a side hall, opened the door and walked in, never to come out again.

Zhou Xinyue observed for a while from a distance. This small temple with many lights on was as bright as if it was equipped with an electric light bulb, as if it illuminated the path of life.

Zhou Xinyue lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then walked straight over. When she reached the gate, she was still very nervous. She stood in front of the half-open gate for a long time with her hands hanging, feeling uneasy.