Chapter 474: 474
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After waiting for three more minutes, Song Keling finally saw Fangzheng hand her her phone back . Just as she was about to say something, Fangzheng said, "Patron—"
"Venerable One, stop!" Song Keling was truly afraid of the talkative monk as she quickly stopped him .
However Fangzheng looked like he was not done, and he opened his mouth again . Song Keling hurriedly yelled, "Don't speak!"
Then Song Keling typed: "Venerable One, CEO Liu is waiting . Let's talk in the car . "
Fangzheng wished to take the cell phone, but Song Keling refused to give it to him . This darn baldy was too slow at typing! Therefore Song Keling typed: "Venerable One, go ahead and speak . " While doing so, Song Keling opened up a gap from Fangzheng .
Fangzheng said with a bitter smile, "This Penniless Monk's ears aren't buzzing anymore . This Penniless Monk wishes to say that your colleague seems to be ill . He's sprawled on the ground . "
Song Keling was taken aback as she turned to look back . She saw Xu Yin lying on the ground motionlessly . His eyes were almost rolled back .
Shocked, Song Keling ran over quickly and yelled, "Someone, help! Xu Yin has fainted from a heatstroke!"
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The driver quickly came out while Fangzheng went over to help . The few of them carried Xu Yin into the car, laid him flat, cranked up the aircon, and fed him water . It took some time before Xu Yin opened his eyes . He asked groggily, "Are we home yet?"
"What did you say? We haven't set off yet," the driver said .
Xu Yin nearly blacked out when he heard that . They still weren't home? He did not wish to wear such clothes ever again . They could kill! He fainted right there and then when he happened to see Fangzheng lean in as though he was about to say something .
Fangzheng looked innocently at Song Keling, but she wore a bitter expression . "Driver, start the engine . "
The car set off and midway the trip, Xu Yin sat back up . However he refused to exchange a word with Fangzheng . Fangzheng looked innocently at Song Keling, who also felt somewhat helpless . As such she said, "The venerable one's ears were ringing when he got off the train, so he became a little hard of hearing . But he's fine now . Venerable One, from the way you were typing just now, you don't seem to use cell phones much . "
Fangzheng smiled genially . "That's right . This Penniless Monk seldom uses a cell phone . The smartphones these days are too smart . This Penniless Monk doesn't know how to use them . "
"Is that so? Venerable One, what brand is yours? Let me take a look," said Song Keling .
When that was said, the mood in the car seemed to instantly tense up . Xu Yin and Song Keling were clearly a little nervous, but that only lasted an instant . Following their moment of nervousness, they became a lot more natural . If one didn't pay attention, there would be no way of telling their distress . However Fangzheng saw it clearly . He lowered his head and smiled .
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Fangzheng said, "Of course, have a look . "
With that said, Fangzheng handed his cell phone to Song Keling . She immediately smiled when she took it . Fangzheng smiled back, but both of them were smiling for different reasons .
Song Keling played with Fangzheng's cell phone after taking it over, but she didn't mention anything about returning it to him .
After confirming that Fangzheng would not shout wantonly, Xu Yin began chatting with Fangzheng . He basically questioned Fangzheng about his recent situation, which monastery he hailed from, and what family he had . Fangzheng did not need to lie about this, so he generously offered answers .
When Xu Yin matched Fangzheng's replies to the information which Liu Dacheng had provided, he knew Fangzheng was not lying . Simultaneously, he also felt a little more confident about handling Fangzheng .
Xu Yin smiled . "Venerable One, how many monks does your monastery have?"
Fangzheng smiled . "One Finger Monastery is a small monastery . Apart from This Penniless Monk, there's also a monkey, a squirrel, a wolf, stuff like that . "
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He had no idea how to describe Red Boy . He couldn't call him human or Buddha, since he was a demon . If he called him a demon, that was a problem as he was in the form of a child . Not saying that he was human would be an insult towards him, but from Red Boy's point of view, describing him as a human would be an insult too! Humans to him were on the same level as poultry was to humans . Therefore Fangzheng simply used 'stuff like that' to describe him . He couldn't be bothered explaining .
Xu Yin and Song Keling exchanged looks when they heard that . They rejoiced while secretly heaving a sigh of relief . It was best that he had no family . They simply ignored the few animals .
It was unknown if it was a coincidence or not . The car arrived at their destination after Xu Yin was done with his questioning .
Only then did Fangzheng realize that they were in the outskirts of the city . There were villages lining the sides, and all the buildings had three or four storeys . They were all large with two to three meter compound walls that made them resemble castles .
"Venerable One, this is a temporary dormitory . The one we used to stay in is old and has been demolished . CEO Liu mentioned that he wants to build a luxurious district in the same spot, so we will make do and stay here for now . Once the district is built, everyone will be able to buy a house they can call their own at a very low price . This is also one of our employee perks," said Song Keling immediately when she noticed Fangzheng looking suspicious .
Xu Yin added something too . "That's right . Our company is great . CEO Liu doesn't have it easy either . In order to show his consideration for everyone's feelings, he doesn't go home himself . He lives and eats with us . He doesn't put on any airs . With time, everyone here has become like family . There aren't any rules . "
Fangzheng nodded . He simply treated their excuses as bullshit . However he still cooperated by smiling . "So that's the reason . "
"Let's go . We'll put away your stuff and introduce you to everyone . Tomorrow, you can head to the company to take a look . " With that said, Xu Yin led Fangzheng into the compound . There was no other choice . It was just too hot, and he didn't wish to faint from the heat again . He only wished to finish his mission and hand Fangzheng over to the others . He could then change into something more refreshing .
After entering the compound, Fangzheng saw a group of people enjoying the cool shade under the roof . There were both men and women . They were in groups playing cards . There were people by the side using newspapers as fans .
The moment they saw Fangzheng enter, they greeted him .
Fangzheng responded with smiles . All of them looked frail, which implied something . Food here was probably scarce and insufficient…
Xu Yin said, "These are our brothers and sisters . We are all one big family . You don't have to stand on ceremony . Venerable One, why don't you have a rest after your long trip?"
Fangzheng shook his head . "This Penniless Monk isn't tired . Where's Liu Dacheng?"
"CEO Liu? He's out and hasn't come back yet . Why don't we play a few rounds of cards?" offered Xu Yin .
Fangzheng's eyes lit up when he heard cards! The gambling from back then was still fresh on his mind . He never expected someone to play cards with him again . This was good! "I'm not very good at playing cards . There's no money involved, right?"
"What's there to be afraid of? We will bet small . Just treat it as a form of entertainment, not gambling . You won't lose more than a hundred even if we play the entire day . "
"Aiyah, this Venerable One wants to play? Come join us!" shouted a man immediately . He slapped an unfolded piece of cardboard, indicating that Fangzheng could take a seat there .
Fangzheng looked over and apparently, everyone was sitting on unfolded cardboard or news papers . Compared to the thin newspapers, the cardboard was like receiving the treatment of a genuine leather sofa . Fangzheng did not stand on ceremony as he sat cross-legged . "This Penniless Monk isn't very good at cards . "