A life of financial freedom

It was another early morning, the sun was shining brightly, and the water was rippling.

After the studio was arranged, Chu Fang finally had some free time to deal with his own affairs.

After Zhong Rou went to school, Chu Fang drove out of the Magic City.

After driving for more than two hours, he arrived at the foot of a high mountain. He looked at the mountain and could clearly see an ancient Taoist temple halfway up the mountain with the help of the sun.

Chu Fang was stunned.

Four years ago, Chu Fang made a wish in that Taoist temple, hoping to find his beloved.

At that time, he was diagnosed with a heart disease and quit high consumption. That period was quite difficult. He felt bored with everything in the world, so he made a wish in that Taoist temple.

In fact, he did not expect to find a partner, and he was mentally prepared to be alone for the rest of his life.

At that time, he made a wish that if he really found his beloved, he would definitely come to fulfill his wish.

More than half a year has passed, Chu Fang's heart disease has gradually improved, and he gets along better with Zhong Tingyue than he imagined. He thinks it's time to fulfill his vow.

Chu Fang exhaled, then stepped on the accelerator and went up along the path. The roadside was full of layers of flowers, plants and trees.

It didn't take long for him to arrive at the gate of the Taoist temple.

He got out of the car, raised his eyebrows, and looked at the scene in front of him with some surprise.

I saw a lot of people gathered in front of the Taoist temple. Judging from their clothes, they should be villagers from the surrounding area. There was a table in front of the yard with several vegetarian dishes on it. It seemed that a big banquet was being held.

When I came here last time, this Taoist temple was quite quiet and there were few people. Why are there so many people now? And they are still holding a banquet?

Is this Taoist temple popular? Someone came to burn incense?

His arrival attracted everyone's attention. I saw an old Taoist priest walking out of the Taoist temple. He was wearing a wide Taoist robe with elegant colors and embroidered with some ancient spells and patterns, which looked simple and mysterious.

The old Taoist priest had silver hair, and strands of silver hair fluttered gently in the wind. His hair was loosely tied on the top of his head, and a few strands of hair fell playfully on his broad forehead. His beard was vertical on his chest, giving people a solemn feeling.

The old Taoist priest swung his whisk and said softly: "Little Chu Layman."

"Master Qingfeng still remembers me." Chu Fang was a little surprised.

The last time we met was four years ago.

Taoist Qingfeng said slowly: "You left a deep impression on me that day."

"..."

When he came last time, Chu Fang just got off the car and stepped on the air and fell into the pit. The pit was very large and deep, and the four sides were flat, so he couldn't get up. It was the old Taoist priest who pulled him up.

He explained to him that the big pit was prepared for wild boars, but the wild boar was not caught, but he fell into it instead.

Fortunately, there was no trap prepared inside, otherwise Chu Fang's life and death would be unpredictable.

At that time, Chu Fang extorted a meal from the old Taoist priest, and worshipped the Three Pure Ones without spending a penny, which made the old Taoist priest so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

You don't need to say it, it's so embarrassing... Chu Fang thought, and then said; "How old are you?"

"Ninety-two."

"Your body seems to be getting stronger and stronger, may the Three Pure Ones bless you." Chu Fang said.

"Bullshit!" The old Taoist priest shook his whisk and said angrily; "I can live so long, all because of my own practice, what does it have to do with those three brothers? All the credit is attributed to those three brothers, and I am blessed by others? Now it's a modern society, don't be feudal and superstitious..."

Oh, Chu Fang forgot.

Although this old Taoist priest has been a Taoist for decades and is a senior Taoist priest, he does not believe in the Three Pure Ones.

According to him, he went to the mountains to become a Taoist priest just because of social unrest and the unstable situation, and he just wanted to make a living. He lived from the Anti-Japanese War to the new era.

He kept saying that if there really were the Three Pure Ones, there would not have been an invasion at that time, so he did not believe in the Three Pure Ones.

On the contrary, this old Taoist priest likes to read the books written by the founding fathers. The most collected books in the Taoist temple are not Taoist scriptures, but books on modernization.

The old Taoist priest was chattering and complaining, and seemed to realize that he had said too much. He stopped talking, his face became a little more serious, and he whispered: "Blessings to the Immortal Lord."

"..."

The old Taoist priest was not embarrassed by the difference between his previous and later behaviors, and asked softly: "Why did Mr. Chu come here today?"

To be honest, if this old Taoist priest did not have so many modern ideas and complained about the Three Pure Ones in various ways, he would still be quite immortal. The simple and elegant Taoist robe, the jade dust, and the fluttering beard, who would not say that he was an old immortal.

Unfortunately, he had a big mouth.

"I am here to fulfill my vow today." Chu Fang said.

"Fulfill my vow?" Hearing this, the old Taoist priest's forehead was wrinkled layer by layer, his face was full of surprise, and he looked back at the Taoist temple, "ThenCan the three brothers really fulfill other people's wishes? How come I don't know. "

After a pause, he said to Chu Fang seriously: "In modern society, we should abandon feudal superstition and believe in science. Feudal superstition is often a kind of blind obedience and superstitious behavior. It lacks scientific basis and empirical support, poses a threat to social stability and security, and affects people's physical and mental health and quality of life..."

I didn't learn much about Taoism, but I learned a lot about philosophy.

Your knowledge is quite profound.

The old Taoist waved his hand: "Forget it, since you are here, let's have a simple meal together. "

Chu Fang nodded.

There is a large platform in front of the Taoist temple, with incense and candles burning in front. White smoke floats into the air and scatters in the wind.

At this moment, more than a dozen tables are set up in front, and many villagers are busy, and the vegetarian meal is ready in a short time.

All of them are vegetarian dishes, stir-fried bitter melon, cold eggplant, and loofah soup. They are all seasonal vegetables with a fresh taste. I heard that they are grown by the villagers and brought up from the bottom of the mountain.

Chu Fang's favorite bowl of jelly.

The so-called jelly is a snack. The main raw material is peas. It is eaten with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil. It is cool and smooth. With a bowl of porridge, it is one of the most delicious foods at the moment.

Next to Chu Fang sat a young Taoist priest, about 21 or 22 years old, with a pretty face, a light body, and bright and energetic eyes, like two clear mountain springs.

The young Taoist priest's name is Jingsi. He is an orphan. He has followed the old Taoist priest since he was a child. Chu Fang didn't see him when he came last time. He went to college outside.

"Master Jingsi." Chu Fang looked around and said.

"Layman, you say." Compared with the unruly old Taoist priest, Jingsi seemed quiet.

He asked the doubts in his heart: "Is the Taoist temple business good now? Why are there so many people?"

"Layman, you came at the right time. After today, the Taoist temple will move away." Jingsi answered softly.

Chu Fang raised his eyebrows.