Fangzheng had no plans on doing the farming at the foot of the mountain . The Crystal Rice was precious and it would take a lot of effort to tend to it at the bottom of the mountain . He wouldn't be able to keep as close of an eye on it if he planted at the foot of the mountain . Most importantly, the cultivation of the Crystal Rice needed Buddha's aura and scripture recital . None of those would be found at the bottom .
After having lunch at noon, he continued the irrigation in the afternoon . Fangzheng finished everything just before the sky turned dark . He had also begun planting the seeds .
At that moment, the film crew also noticed the changes over here . When they saw Fangzheng carrying buckets of water up the mountain, irrigating the tiny plot of land, forming puddles of water, they were fascinated .
Lin Dongshi came over and asked curiously, "Venerable Fangzheng, what are you doing? Making a reservoir?"
Luo Li laughed . "That's impossible . It's difficult to store water on the mountain . "
Fangzheng pressed his palms together and gave a Buddhist proclamation . "This Penniless Monk isn't making a reservoir but is planning on opening up a plantation on the mountain . "
"Eh . . . " Old Tao, who had been silent, could not help but laugh . "Venerable Fangzheng, I bet you haven't done any farming before, am I right?" It's so cold and you want to farm? All those seeds of yours will freeze to death . It's still not the time for them to germinate . Venerable Fangzheng, what are you planning on planting?"
Lin Dongshi asked, "That's right . This area freezes up at night . Any seeds will die . If you really want to farm, shouldn't you do it in a large greenhouse tentage or any similar building that will aid the plants growth?"
Fangzheng smiled, "Forget about the tentage . This Penniless Monk does not have the money . This Penniless Monk is planting paddy rice . As for solutions, This Penniless Monk will give it further thought . "
"Hehe, you sure are a stubborn monk . Fine, forget about our advice . If this field can produce anything, my name will be read backwards . " Luo Li rolled his eyes . He found the young monk amusing . At the same time, the monk did not seem to be able to know chalk from cheese . Their well-meant advice had fallen on deaf ears . Give it further thought? How was he to do any farming without a tentage in early spring? It would be useless even if the world's experts were gathered here . They guessed the monk would not come up with anything even if he thought about it for a decade .
Just as the trio wanted to continue, someone ran over and summoned them under the director's bequest . Without having enough time to waste it on Fangzheng, they returned to their jobs .
The film crew bustled but Fangzheng was equally busy . He went up and down to the river, fetching water . He did not stop once .
When the film crew found some free time, Old Tao, Lin Dongshi, and Luo Li would mention Fangzheng's hopes of planting paddy in March .
When everyone heard that, they were rendered speechless . Someone commented, "Perhaps he plans on preparing the land, get some water, and start planting when the temperature gets warmer?"
"That makes sense . Old Tao, I think you guys are overthinking things . Scattering the seeds in such weather? If he's not a retard, he's a retard's mother . Basically, he can't be that far off from a retard," remarked another person .
Old Tao thought for a few seconds . "That might be the case"
"Old Tao, look! What is that monk doing, bending his back in the water? He has a bag in his hand too . " Luo Li cupped his hands around his eyes and looked into the distance .
When everyone heard that, they stopped whatever they doing . Standing up like a row of weasels, they stretched their necks and looked into the distance .
They saw Fangzheng take out something from the bag and stuff it into the water .
"From the looks of it, he's planting the seeds," said Old Tao .
"Oh my, there's really such a retard?" the person who made the retard comment sighed .
"Oh my, there's really such a retard?" the person who made the retard comment sighed .
"He's just too young after all . He lacks general knowledge," said Old Tao .
"Good advice falls on deaf ears . Benevolence does not help those who do not help themselves . We have already said what should be said . Since he insists on it, let him be," said Luo Li .
Everyone shrugged their shoulders and agreed before they continued working .
When Old Tao saw Director Yu, he informed him about Fangzheng . He hoped that the director could earn a laugh out of it .
The result . . .
"Old Tao, look at me . Are there any changes?" asked Director Yu .
Old Tao leaned over, carefully observed before shaking his head and said, "There aren't any . "
"Here . . . " Director Yu wrapped his arms around Old Tao's shoulders, "I have not had any sleep since last night . I haven't combed my hair, washed my face, brushed my teeth . I'm already dog-tired, like a grandson of a dog, and you have the time to enjoy the affairs of others? It appears as though you have too much free time!"
Old Tao's expression changed . Instead of sucking up, he had stepped on a landmine!
Director Yu shouted, "Everyone, take a rest . Leave everything else to Old Tao . "
Old Tao cursed himself .
Old Tao cursed himself .
No one noticed that someone in a nearby luxurious tent had heard the entire conversation .
Li Xueying looked out of the window and saw the scene of Fangzheng tending the farm . She smiled wryly, "He really is an innocent fool . . . "
Fangzheng finally finished planting the seeds by evening . With everything ready, Fangzheng sat by the side of the field and began reciting the Diamond Sutra . As he recited it, he seemed to hear popping sounds in his subconscious as though tender sprouts were growing out of the seeds . The feeling felt extremely real but when he opened his eyes, he did not see anything different other than calm, still waters .
Fangzheng did not think about it and continued reciting . The scenes appeared once again in his mind as though he was seeing the birth of new life . As the tender sprouts grew bit by bit, each growth seemed to be filled with exuberance . Fangzheng was fascinated and overjoyed . He gained a new understanding of life .
At that moment, Fangzheng finally understood the meaning behind Zen farming . It was not simply farming but to give up everything and calm oneself down . It was to appreciate natural growth, the strength of life and the myriad Dharma of the world . It was a wholly natural process . It was a form of cultivation, a form of reflection and a form of emotional stimulation .
As Fangzheng immersed himself in the happiness of nature's slow growth, he felt the life in the soil working hard,unwilling to remain buried under the soil . He also sensed the pride of breaking out of the soil and the beauty of life . . .
Fangzheng's body emitted a vibrant exuberance as his entire being shimmered with vitality and energy .
Squirrel, Monkey, and Lone Wolf, who were originally a little impatient, calmed down when they heard the scriptures being recited .
Squirrel lay on Fangzheng's leg while Lone Wolf lay behind him . His large silverish-white body merging with Fangzheng's shadow . He rested his head on his paws as he closed his eyes as though he was listening .
Monkey mimicked Fangzheng . He sat cross-legged and closed his eyes . However, it was unknown if he was listening or dozing off .
As the sun set in the west, it hung behind Fangzheng's head as though there was a Buddhist halo . It brought out his extraordinariness as though he was an embodiment of a living Buddha .
Monkey mimicked Fangzheng . He sat cross-legged and closed his eyes . However, it was unknown if he was listening or dozing off .
As the sun set in the west, it hung behind Fangzheng's head as though there was a Buddhist halo . It brought out his extraordinariness as though he was an embodiment of a living Buddha .
The distant film crew had quietened down as well . Other than a few unlucky ones that had to watch the equipment, most of them had descended the mountain for their dinner . A few people were bantering and bragging as they ate .
There was an exception . . .
At the foot of the mountain .
"Why is Xueying gone again?"
"Sister Xueying is a true god . She was here a moment ago . Yet she dissapeared in the blink of an eye?"
"Xiaoliu?"
"Don't ask me . Sister Xueying is always like that . Whatever I say is useless . "
"I really wonder how you became Xueying's manager . You always lose her . . . "
Xiaoliu grinned cheekily . "Well, the ones that found her in the past were fired,"
Everyone cursed inwardly .
Fangzheng had no plans on doing the farming at the foot of the mountain . The Crystal Rice was precious and it would take a lot of effort to tend to it at the bottom of the mountain . He wouldnt be able to keep as close of an eye on it if he planted at the foot of the mountain . Most importantly, the cultivation of the Crystal Rice needed Buddhas aura and scripture recital . None of those would be found at the bottom . After having lunch at noon, he continued the irrigation in the afternoon . Fangzheng finished everything just before the sky turned dark . He had also begun planting the seeds . At that moment, the film crew also noticed the changes over here . When they saw Fangzheng carrying buckets of water up the mountain, irrigating the tiny plot of land, forming puddles of water, they were fascinated . Lin Dongshi came over and asked curiously, Venerable Fangzheng, what are you doing? Making a reservoir? Luo Li laughed . Thats impossible . Its difficult to store water on the mountain . Fangzheng pressed his palms together and gave a Buddhist proclamation . This Penniless Monk isnt making a reservoir but is planning on opening up a plantation on the mountain . Eh . Old Tao, who had been silent, could not help but laugh . Venerable Fangzheng, I bet you havent done any farming before, am I right? Its so cold and you want to farm? All those seeds of yours will freeze to death . Its still not the time for them to germinate . Venerable Fangzheng, what are you planning on planting? Lin Dongshi asked, Thats right . This area freezes up at night . Any seeds will die . If you really want to farm, shouldnt you do it in a large greenhouse tentage or any similar building that will aid the plants growth? Fangzheng smiled, Forget about the tentage . This Penniless Monk does not have the money . This Penniless Monk is planting paddy rice . As for solutions, This Penniless Monk will give it further thought . Hehe, you sure are a stubborn monk . Fine, forget about our advice . If this field can produce anything, my name will be read backwards . Luo Li rolled his eyes . He found the young monk amusing . At the same time, the monk did not seem to be able to know chalk from cheese . Their well-meant advice had fallen on deaf ears . Give it further thought? How was he to do any farming without a tentage in early spring? It would be useless even if the worlds experts were gathered here . They guessed the monk would not come up with anything even if he thought about it for a decade . Just as the trio wanted to continue, someone ran over and summoned them under the directors bequest . Without having enough time to waste it on Fangzheng, they returned to their jobs . The film crew bustled but Fangzheng was equally busy . He went up and down to the river, fetching water . He did not stop once . When the film crew found some free time, Old Tao, Lin Dongshi, and Luo Li would mention Fangzhengs hopes of planting paddy in March . When everyone heard that, they were rendered speechless . Someone commented, Perhaps he plans on preparing the land, get some water, and start planting when the temperature gets warmer? That makes sense . Old Tao, I think you guys are overthinking things . Scattering the seeds in such weather? If hes not a retard, hes a retards mother . Basically, he cant be that far off from a retard, remarked another person . Old Tao thought for a few seconds . That might be the case Old Tao, look! What is that monk doing, bending his back in the water? He has a bag in his hand too . Luo Li cupped his hands around his eyes and looked into the distance . When everyone heard that, they stopped whatever they doing . Standing up like a row of weasels, they stretched their necks and looked into the distance . They saw Fangzheng take out something from the bag and stuff it into the water . From the looks of it, hes planting the seeds, said Old Tao . Oh my, theres really such a retard? the person who made the retard comment sighed . Hes just too young after all . He lacks general knowledge, said Old Tao . Good advice falls on deaf ears . Benevolence does not help those who do not help themselves . We have already said what should be said . Since he insists on it, let him be, said Luo Li . Everyone shrugged their shoulders and agreed before they continued working . When Old Tao saw Director Yu, he informed him about Fangzheng . He hoped that the director could earn a laugh out of it . The result . Old Tao, look at me . Are there any changes? asked Director Yu . Old Tao leaned over, carefully observed before shaking his head and said, There arent any . Here . Director Yu wrapped his arms around Old Taos shoulders, I have not had any sleep since last night . I havent combed my hair, washed my face, brushed my teeth . Im already dog-tired, like a grandson of a dog, and you have the time to enjoy the affairs of others? It appears as though you have too much free time! Old Taos expression changed . Instead of sucking up, he had stepped on a landmine! Director Yu shouted, Everyone, take a rest . Leave everything else to Old Tao . Old Tao cursed himself . No one noticed that someone in a nearby luxurious tent had heard the entire conversation . Li Xueying looked out of the window and saw the scene of Fangzheng tending the farm . She smiled wryly, He really is an innocent fool . Fangzheng finally finished planting the seeds by evening . With everything ready, Fangzheng sat by the side of the field and began reciting the Diamond Sutra . As he recited it, he seemed to hear popping sounds in his subconscious as though tender sprouts were growing out of the seeds . The feeling felt extremely real but when he opened his eyes, he did not see anything different other than calm, still waters . Fangzheng did not think about it and continued reciting . The scenes appeared once again in his mind as though he was seeing the birth of new life . As the tender sprouts grew bit by bit, each growth seemed to be filled with exuberance . Fangzheng was fascinated and overjoyed . He gained a new understanding of life . At that moment, Fangzheng finally understood the meaning behind Zen farming . It was not simply farming but to give up everything and calm oneself down . It was to appreciate natural growth, the strength of life and the myriad Dharma of the world . It was a wholly natural process . It was a form of cultivation, a form of reflection and a form of emotional stimulation . As Fangzheng immersed himself in the happiness of natures slow growth, he felt the life in the soil working hard,unwilling to remain buried under the soil . He also sensed the pride of breaking out of the soil and the beauty of life . Fangzhengs body emitted a vibrant exuberance as his entire being shimmered with vitality and energy . Squirrel, Monkey, and Lone Wolf, who were originally a little impatient, calmed down when they heard the scriptures being recited . Squirrel lay on Fangzhengs leg while Lone Wolf lay behind him . His large silverish-white body merging with Fangzhengs shadow . He rested his head on his paws as he closed his eyes as though he was listening . Monkey mimicked Fangzheng . He sat cross-legged and closed his eyes . However, it was unknown if he was listening or dozing off . As the sun set in the west, it hung behind Fangzhengs head as though there was a Buddhist halo . It brought out his extraordinariness as though he was an embodiment of a living Buddha . The distant film crew had quietened down as well . Other than a few unlucky ones that had to watch the equipment, most of them had descended the mountain for their dinner . A few people were bantering and bragging as they ate . There was an exception . At the foot of the mountain . Why is Xueying gone again? Sister Xueying is a true god . She was here a moment ago . Yet she dissapeared in the blink of an eye? Xiaoliu? Dont ask me . Sister Xueying is always like that . Whatever I say is useless . I really wonder how you became Xueyings manager . You always lose her . Xiaoliu grinned cheekily . Well, the ones that found her in the past were fired, Everyone cursed inwardly .