Picking mulberries

Song Chenmo felt that the companions brought by Qiu Yang were a bit strange. Instead of following Qiu Yang into the main hall to worship the Buddha, he went back to the east hall to visit the west hall to explore. He knew that he was not a Buddhist believer. Could it be that this benefactor came to travel?Just as he was thinking of going forward to ask questions, Ming Zheng came over from the meditation room and told Song Chenmo to let him go to the meditation room after Qiu Yang's rites to the Buddha to discuss matters.

"That benefactor knew at a glance that he was not a Buddhist believer. I never thought that benefactor Qiu would bring such a friend here." Song Chenmo pointed to Cui Dongxu in the distance.

"A friend of Benefactor Qiu?" Ming Zheng looked at it.

"Well, we came together, it looks like we have a good relationship."

"Oh..." Ming Zheng was thoughtful, and understood a little bit in his heart.

"The relationship with Qiu benefactor is very unusual. Since he is not a Buddhist believer, he should be a close friend if he can come here with him."

"Go and do your work, let him go."

"Then you can't look around here and there, you are disrespectful to the Bodhisattvas in the temples. Qiu Shizhu didn't tell him a word. Buddhism is a pure place. Don't look at injustice. It's strange. He is a senior Buddhist believer. Thinking of being so reckless, bringing someone from outside the Buddhist sect to visit." Song Chenmo was a little bit embarrassed.

"It doesn't matter if it doesn't change, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter," Mingzheng said with a smile, "Although I have practiced with me for many years, you still have to ask Qiu Shizhu for advice on meditation and enlightenment."

"Amitabha, I'm ashamed, ashamed." Song Chenmo looked at Qiu Yang in the main hall after seeing off the master, guessing that he still had some time, and then went to the backyard.

Song Chenmo, who came back from the vegetable garden in the backyard, went to the main hall to look for Qiu Yang, but found that he was no longer there, so he asked Jianxiu, who was changing incense candles, where he was, and Jianxiu said that he had gone to preside over the meditation room.

Song Chenmo thought that the friend who came with Qiu Yang for such a long time should be very boring, so he went outside to find Cui Dongxu, wanting to chat with him, but saw that he was having a good chat with Junior Brother Jianlan in front of the Maitreya Buddha Hall, so he also I didn't bother them anymore and went straight to the Zhaitang.

After eating the fast meal at Liukong Temple, Qiu Yang was afraid that Cui Dongxu would get bored if he stayed for a long time, so he bid farewell to Mingzheng and the others.

The sky is high and the clouds are light, and autumn is deep.Looking around, there are green bamboos in the middle of the mountain, red maples in the middle of the mountain, and the autumn water at the foot of the mountain is like a mirror.The tall persimmon tree is full of wild yellow persimmons, which make people salivate; under the broad leaves of the chestnut tree, there are thorn balls with cracked mouths, as if you can hear the sound of the chestnut falling to the ground; the mountain road In the humid place on both sides, there are clusters of orchids showing greenness, elegant and comfortable; occasionally a few hibiscus branches protrude out of the roadside, blooming in full bloom, and admiring the solitary fragrance.

The mountains are high and the horizons are wide.Cui Dongxu, who seldom has leisure time to visit mountains and rivers, enjoys the scenery while going down the mountain, feeling refreshed and refreshed.

"Don't just stay in the study and read books," Qiu Yang said with a smile seeing Cui Dongxu's contented face, "It would be nice to go out for a walk more often, it can not only exercise the body but also release the mood."

"I'm not as free and easy as you, and I'm not as chic as you. You are an extraterrestrial visitor, but I'm busy judging titles and gaining fame, working hard day and night." Cui Dongxu said with a smile .

"Xu Xu ridiculed me for not being so," Qiu Yang hummed, "Aren't you implying that I have no heart and lungs and no desire to make progress?"

"No, no, different beliefs and different pursuits of nature. I really didn't mean to belittle you."

"Although it doesn't mean to belittle, it seems to be a bit of a criticism of our beliefs."

"To be honest, it was really hard to understand your behavior at the beginning. It was unreasonable, deviant, and suspected of sensationalism. How could a vigorous young man be obsessed with Buddhism and find it difficult to extricate himself? Everyone in the world must Like you, if you don't care about production, don't care about politics and economics, live in poverty, live in peace, have no desires, how can society progress." Cui Dongxu laughed

"Prejudice, naked prejudice." Qiu Yang said dissatisfiedly.

"That's right, it's prejudice," Cui Dongxu saw Qiu Yang's suffocating child's demeanor, his heart warmed, and he felt pity suddenly, "After getting in touch with you a lot, you will know that people like you who are full of faith have a fulfilling life. The spiritual realm is advanced. Or you are right, all living beings, thousands of people and thousands of natures, one flower one world, one leaf one Tathagata, it is impossible to have the same mind and nature, mutual influence, mutual seeking comfort, society can be more harmonious. There are bridges, Naturally, there are also road builders, some who raise cattle and sheep, some who grow rice and wheat, some who make tea, and some who sell tea eggs."

"It's really a teacher, I was conquered by you again." Qiu Yang stretched out his hand to help Cui Dongxu when the mountain road narrowed suddenly.It is rare to have the opportunity to be alone with Cui Dongxu in this kind of green mountains and green waters, and Qiu Yang really enjoys it all.

"Although the beliefs are different from yours, I now fully understand the spiritual realm you are pursuing," Cui Dongxu let Qiu Yang hold his hand after he got it, "It's like a mistake to think about every detail, stepping back and thinking about the breadth of the world. Tolerance , It should be the mentality that we scholars should have most. All schools of thought, a hundred schools of thought contend, have made our Chinese brilliant civilization;

"Going up to the mountain, you seem to have gained enlightenment." Qiu Yang laughed.

"It's not that I realized it this time," Cui Dongxu said with emotion, "I have learned a lot from the changes in my dad. To be honest, in my eyes, he was a nouveau riche, poor There is only money left. Since being led by you to Buddha, he has become more fulfilled and energetic. He is keen on helping the poor and other public welfare undertakings, which not only reflects his own life value, but also makes a contribution to the society. a certain contribution."

"Uncle Cui is engaged in the real industry and has solved the employment of many people. He has been making contributions to society, okay?" Qiu Yang emphasized.

"Don't whitewash your boss, I still don't know." Cui Dongxu laughed.

"I was worried that it would be embarrassing for you to come here for the first time, and you would feel uncomfortable if you have different beliefs. I didn't expect that you are familiar with yourself and can strike up a conversation with anyone." Qiu Yang was a little curious.

"You are also biased. Our Communist Party has a united front department and a CPPCC organization. Party members and religious figures are very close. Unite all the forces that can be united."

"Yes, yes, my vision is not as broad as yours," Qiu Yang said with a smile, "What are you talking about with those senior brothers in the temple?"

"I don't have a theme, let's talk nonsense," Cui Dongxu said with a little surprise, "That novice named Jianlan looks quite high-quality, and his conversation is extraordinary."

"Well, he is a high-achieving student who graduated from X University. He has been a layman in the monastery for two years, and he was ordained by Master Mingzheng last year."

"Graduated from University X?!" Cui Dongxu was surprised.

"Well," Qiu Yang said mischievously, "Xu Xu must be underestimating our group in his heart. He doesn't think that those who believe in Buddhism and recite scriptures are all rural old ladies."

"That's not true. But, X student, I'm a little surprised."

"Although there are many laymen coming and going in Liukong Temple, there are not many monks who become monks, but their education is not low. The resident layman in the temple is also the oldest layman Song Chenmo. He graduated from Qingyuan Normal University. He has also taught at the school for many years. Except for Jianlan who graduated from X University, Jianxiu graduated from the Provincial College of Finance and Economics, and Uncle Mingxiu, who manages the vegetarian food, graduated from the Provincial Buddhist College."

"I always thought that the Buddhists only accept low-level people who sell their food, but it seems that I am superficial," Cui Dongxu thought thoughtfully, "The human heart is really the most difficult to fathom, and human nature is also the most difficult to understand."

"There is no reason why Jianlan became a monk. Maybe he, like me, has turned his heart to the Buddha since he was a child. Jianxiu was frustrated because of his love, the blow was too big, and he was disheartened. Layman Song Chenmo has been living in seclusion here because of his serious illness. One can only find solace in front of the Buddha."

"That's why I can't figure it out. It's hard to tell whether a person's behavior is emotional or rational," Cui Dongxu shook his head and sighed, "Take me as an example. I was asked to abandon my family and stay away from social civilization , That is absolutely impossible. No matter how open-minded I am, I feel that it is very irrational for such a young person to become a monk.”

"Many behaviors of people in the world are irrational, and the most irrational behavior is falling in love." Qiu Yang looked like he understood life.

"Do you believe in love?" Cui Dongxu asked smoothly.

"I believe, of course I believe." Qiu Yang said with certainty.

"Oh?"

"I have seen love from my mother," Qiu Yang said with a light smile, "As long as my mother follows my father, she can enjoy it even if she suffers every day. My father is her sun for more than 20 years. It hasn't changed at all. My mother has taken a fancy to my dad since she was in high school. She stalked and chased my dad. At the same time, she also ruined Qiu Xiucai's bright future in the "imperial examination". Since marriage, My dad basically doesn’t need to touch his hands in farm work. My mother does most of the work inside and outside the house. Of course, I have become the object of her "bullying". Yes, she can carry a hundred catties and she wishes I could carry a thousand catties."

"You unworthy son, your mother will be pissed off when she hears it." Cui Dongxu smiled.

"Buddhism does not lie, what I say is the truth, and it is all evidenced by people."

"What's the matter, when do you plan to counterattack and settle the matter with your mother?"

"That's not the case, I'm just narrating the facts." Qiu Yang said with a chuckle.

"I hear you say it calmly, but I think the love between your parents is not simple," Cui Dongxu said with emotion, "It's hard to get light on material things and heavy on spirit, let alone in today's society."

"Well, I also think so from the bottom of my heart," Qiu Yang nodded, "I also inherited my mother's temperament, and love is very simple. Once I meet the right person, I will never give up and stick to it forever. .”

"You also want to stalk?" Cui Dongxu pursed his lips and smiled.

"Of course, we have to use some tricks and be clever." After speaking, Qiu Yang squeezed Cui Dongxu's hand tightly, and stuck his body to him.

Of course, Cui Dongxu understood the kid's intention to kiss him, although he was a little longing in his heart, but at any rate, under the broad daylight and bright sky, he had to pay attention to the morality of a teacher, so he pushed Qiu Yang away: "The mountain road is narrow. Be careful, such a big person still wants me to hug him."

Qiu Yang didn't continue to play tricks, took Cui Dongxu's hand, turned around and said, "Tell you a real story?"

"what story?"

"I have a distant relative. My mother calls her my aunt, and I should call her my aunt," Qiu Yang said with great emotion, "She and her husband have never been separated in their lives, and they have always lived at home in the fields. Farming life in the front and back of the house. The children and grandchildren are also quite filial. The old couple are in their 90s and can’t do housework anymore. Once he fell, he was too old to lie on the bed and couldn't get up. His eldest grandson is a village doctor. In order to take good care of him, he stayed in his own house, and the aunt and grandmother still took turns living in each house. My uncle often told his children and grandchildren that he is almost a hundred years old, and he has already lived enough, so don’t waste medicine on him. The children and grandchildren are famous for their filial piety, so how dare they stop the medicine? Thinking of a way to treat it. Maybe because I didn’t want to burden my descendants, one night, I tied a syringe to the head of the bed and put it around my neck, fell down on the bed, and committed suicide. The reaction was just an oh, and I lost my breath after sitting on the chair for a while, and followed my uncle on my back."

"Really, is there such a weird thing?" Cui Dongxu couldn't believe it.

"This is not a legend in the books, it is a real story that happened in my village. Their village is in front of our village. The old couple's deep affection can be clearly seen by generations. "

"Yeah, the world is so big, nothing is impossible, probably the two have depended on each other for too long, and their hearts are connected." Cui Dongxu said, but suddenly thought of his father and Zou Shanshan in his mind.It is true that Dad is so obsessed with believing in Buddhism and chanting scriptures because of this kid's influence, but it should be Zou Shanshan's credit for getting him interested in the first place.Zou Shanshan has to go to the temple to pray for safety in everything. Whenever she visits a temple, she must worship, and whenever she meets a Bodhisattva, she must kneel. She has donated a lot to the merits of the temple. Driven by her, her father will accompany her to make a wish whenever she is free. Wish, smell a lot of incense.Zou Shanshan and him were compatible in heart and nature, and got along harmoniously. Under the cold violence of his mother, he found comfort in Zou Shanshan and had a warm harbor to anchor in.After her mother passed away, Zou Shanshan escaped into Buddhism, and her father should feel very lonely. Now he is indulging in meditation and listening to scriptures, which is the best kind of spiritual sustenance.Thinking about it, Cui Dongxu couldn't help sighing, thinking, right and wrong, right and wrong, entangled and intertwined, can't make sense, complain or resent, family love is family love after all, you can't get around it if you keep cutting, Dad is already in his twilight years, any dissatisfaction with him should disappear.

When Qiu Yang and Cui Dongxu returned home, Gao Minhong had already returned and had already reported Xie En to Cui Shicheng and the others.Cui Shicheng asked his son how he felt going to Liukong Temple.Cui Dongxu smiled and said, if he hadn't joined the party, he would have followed him to believe in Buddhism.Cui Shicheng was very happy to hear that, and he loved the middleman Qiu Yang even more.

On this day, Qiu Yang was accompanying a guest to visit the company's product sample hall, when Qi Zhuoran suddenly called.

"Qiu Shuai, where are you? Come here quickly, the owner of the creature is here to make trouble." Qi Zhuoran's very excited voice came from the microphone of the mobile phone.