The Northern Stories of Chef Lao Tan

Chapter 473 Everything is fine

After knowing the news about Sister Zhao, Lao Tan felt extremely relaxed, very happy, and seemed to be much better from his illness.

In the last two days, Tang Lifang went down the mountain to return to Qingdao. Before leaving, she told Lao Tan the phone numbers and addresses of herself and Sister Zhao, and told Lao Tan to go to Qingdao to find them after going down the mountain.

She would go even if she didn't tell Lao Tan.

Yesterday, the Sichuan Tao Brothers also went down the mountain. Before they left, they exchanged phone calls with Lao Tan and asked Lao Tan to go to Chengdu when he had time. Lao Tan also invited them to go to the provincial capital when they had time.

After breakfast today, Big Brother Wang of Zhengzhou was leaving too. Lao Tan enthusiastically sent him to the parking lot halfway up the mountain.

As soon as Brother Wang's car drove away, a familiar off-road vehicle drove up.

Old Tan stood still, watching the off-road vehicle stop beside him.

After getting off the car, Gu Yi met Lao Tan with a smile, stepped forward to shake hands, and then gave him a warm hug.

Yang Zhijun stood by the car door, and said with his expression that I didn't want to come, but that he wanted to come, and I had no choice but to stop him.

Gu Yi hugged Lao Tan tightly, his eyes moist.

After a long time, the two separated.

"Brother, why didn't you tell me?" Gu Yi asked reproachfully.

"It's nothing, I'll tell you what to do." Old Tan said.

"Then you have to tell, why, am I an outsider?"

"Hehe, whatever you think, I'm here without telling you."

Gu Yi looked at Lao Tan up and down, he didn't look sick, he looked thinner than before, his face was dark, and he was very energetic.

"How do you feel now?" he asked.

"It's very good. It doesn't hurt or itch. I take medicine and exercise every day, get up early and go to bed early, and live as a monk." Lao Tan said.

Gu Yi glanced up the mountain and said, "I've heard of this place, but I've never been there." Then he asked, "Aren't you lonely here alone?"

"What's so lonely here? It's a good place. Let's go. I'll take you up there to have a look."

Gu Yi brought a lot of food when he came, and each of the three carried two full bags and walked up the mountain.

The road is steep, and normal people have to take a break to walk up without taking anything, let alone carrying two bags.At one third of the way, Gu Yi and Yang Zhijun were sweating profusely and panting like cows, and Lao Tan hurriedly greeted them to rest.

Gu Yi gasped and said, "I'm so fucking tired."

Old Tan said: "You lack exercise."

Yang Zhijun asked: "I remember there was a jeep on the way back, where is the car?"

Old Tan said: "A pilgrim from Chongqing came over today. They said there were seven of them. The two jeeps all went down to pick them up. I can meet you at the foot of the mountain when you come."

Yang Zhijun thought for a while and said, "It seems to be there. I didn't pay attention, and I came up directly. There are many cars parked at the foot of the mountain. I guess they all go to the temple below to offer incense."

Old Tan said: "Well, today is the sixteenth day of the third month in the lunar calendar, which is Zhunti Bodhisattva's Christmas, and many people offer incense."

Gu Yi asked: "Zhunti Bodhisattva? What Bodhisattva?"

Lao Tan said: "Zhunti Bodhisattva is a great Bodhisattva well known to Sutra Buddhists. In Zen Buddhism, it is called Avalokitesvara, the Husband of Heaven and Man. It is a great Bodhisattva who has a strong sense and cares for those who admire him. The mother of the mother has boundless wisdom and great merit."

"This is amazing?" Gu Yi was a little surprised.

Lao Tan explained: "Three thousand Buddhas have their own worlds, and Bodhisattvas and Arhats each have a golden body. Those who believe in Buddhism can cultivate Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats. Sincerity will lead to spirit, and each will have positive results.

Believe in Zhunti Bodhisattva, because of his deep sense, satisfy the wishes of all living beings in the world and beyond the world, and protect all living beings in every possible way, so there is no limit to the practice of Zhunti Mantra, and anyone regardless of their status can learn to recite it. It can be seen that Zhunti Bodhisattva mercy.

The Bodhisattva is merciful and merciful. Today is her birthday, so naturally many people offer incense. "

"Brother, you know a lot." Gu Yi teased.

"You will understand after staying here for a long time, and those who chant scriptures and worship Buddha every day will also understand."

Yang Zhijun asked: "Third brother, what is the Zhunti curse you mentioned? Is it really a curse?"

Old Tan smiled and said, "Well, it's similar to the Great Compassion Mantra. It's a mantra, not a mantra, unlike Tang Seng's magic spell."

"Well, it's good to read it." Yang Zhijun asked.

"How to say, if you believe it, it will work. If you don't believe it, it will not work. The Zhunti Mantra is known as the king of divine mantras, and its blessing power is incredible.

Its induction is very fast and powerful. The chanter can pray for wisdom, love between husband and wife, make others respectful and loving, enhance interpersonal relationships, obtain children, prolong life, cure diseases, eliminate sins, pray for rain, get out of detention and Stay away from evil spirits, evil thieves, etc.

Often thought inspired, all satisfied.This is the same reason for Buddhist believers to recite and recite the Great Compassion Mantra. "

"Brother, I think you are about to become a Buddha." Gu Yi said.

Old Tan said: "I don't think about it in this life. The heart is too heavy, the fate of evil is too deep, the wine is too lustful, and it is difficult to enter Buddhism."

After the three of them came up, they entered the pilgrim courtyard, and Lao Tan led them into his room.

Gu Yi looked around at Lao Tan's room, feeling that it was extremely shabby, and asked, "Brother, do you live here?"

Old Tan said, "Yes."

"It's too crude."

"It's good. Those who come to recuperate are not here to enjoy."

"You can live here too?"

"Is there anything I can't live in? What Qingxiu pays attention to is simplicity. Besides, this is much better than when I first came out to work." Old Tan laughed.

Gu Yi shook his head and said nothing, Yang Zhijun said, "Third brother, I brought you wine again."

"Okay." Old Tan smiled.

"Zhou Xiaomei's father made it fresh and brought it over in a wine truck. The old man thought you could go back to Beautiful Valley."

"Go back in summer."

Gu Yi said: "Brother, I think you should go down the mountain with me. The conditions in the city are better than this, and it is convenient to go to the hospital." He was worried about Lao Tan's health.

Old Tan said, "No need, do I look sick?"

Yang Zhijun said: "It's much better than before, thinner and darker."

Gu Yi said: "People are more energetic than before, but I am worried."

Lao Tan said: "It's okay, I know what's going on in my heart, and I know what's going on with me. Don't think I'm sick, just think I'm taking a long vacation for myself to travel." Then he said: "I've always wanted to find a clean place to stay. , Work at sunrise and rest at sunset, no one disturbs, take good care of your body.

You both know what I have been like these years, high blood pressure, high blood fat, bronchiectasis, vomiting blood at every turn, it is so scary.Now it's cancer again, the body is not well built, like a broken fan, it's time for overhaul.

The environment of this place is good, with mountains and water, and the air is good.The main thing is that it is clean and no one bothers you.If you are fine, you can still study Buddhism, which is suitable for self-cultivation, self-cultivation and health care.

Don't worry, I can't die, I haven't taken this disease to heart yet.If I really can't move, I won't come here. I will be in the hospital in the morning, and I will live more than you two.

Don't worry about any of you, don't worry about it, I also have a pure heart, and I can recuperate with peace of mind.What are you supposed to do, just manage the store well and don't make me worry about it. "

"Don't worry, I promise I won't worry you." Yang Zhijun said.

Seeing what Lao Tan said, Gu Yi said: "Brother, you can rest here to recuperate without worrying about anything." Then he said: "I'll bring you any squeaks that are missing."

Old Tan laughed and said, "There is nothing missing, just give alms when you leave."

"That's for sure." Gu Yi said: "I was terrified knowing that you had cancer, so I booked the ticket on the same day. Otherwise, I would have come yesterday, and your sister-in-law would have caught a cold when she got off the plane and had a high fever, so she couldn't come.

I feel relieved just looking at you. I prepared some persuasive words when I came here, but it seems that I won’t need them.Take care of your illness and don't worry about anything else. I will pick you up in two months. "

(End of this chapter)