Chapter 333: Chapter 333 Shen Shaojia Harasses Yu Chen Chapter 333: Chapter 333 Shen Shaojia Harasses Yu Chen [Is it some serious illness?!]
Looking at the two consecutive messages she received, Qingwu raised an eyebrow.
She had just opened her chat with Yu Chen when a whole string of complaint messages from him came flooding in.
[She’s sick, she’s really sick.]
[She actually… actually said that this humble monk is quite handsome!]
Although Yu Chen is a bit of an odd monk, he is still a genuine and highly cultivated one.
It is said that Yu Chen is the reincarnation of a high monk, born with innate Buddha bones and endless merits, having been a vegetarian even in the womb, and was sent directly to Longshan Temple after birth.
For so many years, he has never seen a female benefactor who is so… disrespectful to him!
Qingwu could imagine what kind of face Yu Chen was making while sending those messages.
She quickly replied.
[Most likely it’s just the stress from scientific research; she’s taking it out on you as a stress relief. It’s not unusual to go a bit crazy at work; just bear with it.]
[Think of it as a part of your cultivation.]
Cultivation?!
Yu Chen felt like crying.
He had never encountered such a method of cultivation in all his life!
The main issue is that aside from verbally complimenting him on his good looks, Shen Shaojia even made physical contact!
Qingwu was replying while eating.
[Just look at your ancestor Tang Seng; he faced female benefactors with such composure. Yu Chen, your cultivation is not yet profound enough.]
When Yu Chen saw the schadenfreude-filled message on his phone, he closed it wordlessly.
He knew he shouldn’t have gone to Qingwu for advice!
Seeing the smile on Qingwu’s face, Pei Jue asked, “What’s up?”
“The monk says my sister is harassing him.”
As Qingwu was speaking, she called Shen Shaojia to inquire about the whole story.
Shen Shaojia, while fiddling with a small test tube and observing the sample, replied,
“Are you talking about that? I didn’t harass him, I just said his skin is really good, he looks very handsome, what skincare products does he use! It truly was for stress relief, after all, complimenting other men carries risks.”
“Little Wu, you have no idea. Previously, when I just asked a male colleague how his experiment was going, he thought I had a crush on him! He even went online to post about how he feels insecure because of my high job position!”
Thinking back to her past experiences, Shen Shaojia just wanted to roll her eyes countless times!
“It was Fourth Brother who’s always on his phone, he saw that post and figured out that the man was talking about me. It disgusted me so much!”
“After that, I realized, it’s best not to even exchange a few words with ordinary men. But Master Yu Chen is different, he definitely won’t take it to heart, so there’s no risk.”
In Shen Shaojia’s mind, she’s never really seen Yu Chen as a normal man.
Thinking for a moment, she found a fitting adjective.
“Sister! Master Yu Chen is my sister! Who asked him to divine my fortune, to tell me if I’d meet my idol, and he outright stated he couldn’t do it!”
Qingwu helplessly put her hand to her forehead.
“Yu Chen is a monk; he doesn’t tell fortunes, that’s what Taoists do.”
“I don’t care, if he’s a high monk, he should have a way to tell! There’s a delicious cake shop near our lab, I’ll bring some for you when I get off work!”
In Shen Shaojia’s heart, Qingwu was the youngest sister at home, in need of being spoiled.
Whether it was something delicious she had eaten, Shen Shaojia always remembered to bring a share back for Qingwu!
Zuo Wanjun invited Su Mi to have dinner at the Shen Family that evening, giving an early notice for the whole family to attend, and even Pei Jue received a call from Zuo Wanjun.
“They said we should have a family dinner together!”
They started arranging the menu several days in advance, Qingwu worried that the grandeur of it all might frighten Su Mi when she saw it…
After agreeing to Shen Shaojia’s request, Qingwu put away her phone and sent a message to Yu Chen telling him to relax.
Having dealt with these matters and put away her phone, Qingwu also let out a sigh.
Pei Jue chuckled lightly, “Master Yu Chen is perceptive at heart; he was probably just startled by Shaojia. More than that, I’m curious, how did you come to know Master Yu Chen?”
“We met in the mountains a while back. Yu Chen encountered a bear, and I happened to drive by and saved him. A few years ago, when the earthquake hit Gujiao Township, Yu Chen called me, and I led everyone there for a trip.”
As such interactions accumulated, Master Yu Chen and Qingwu developed a friendship.
“I remember, Gujiao Township is quite a distance from Longshan Temple.”
“Yes, he was passing through during his travels and just happened to be there during the earthquake. He called me hoping I could help. By the time I got there, his hands were nearly crippled.”
Thinking back to that scene, Yu Chen’s hands were covered in blood, tears streaked the face that should have been detached from worldly concerns, as he clutched at Qingwu’s sleeve, pleading with her to save the people below.
His eyes were bloodshot, repeatedly muttering the same words.
“I can’t dig them out; I can’t save them…”
How could one possibly dig through reinforced concrete with bare hands?
“The monk was still young and couldn’t bear to be indifferent to life and death. The family took him in for a few days. The child’s mother kept calling for help. When we finally rescued them, both the child and the mother had passed away.”
Qingwu shook her head.
“The mother’s phone was left on a memo page, it read ‘Baby, mommy will love you forever.’ The monk meditated atop the ruins for several days and after conducting rites for the souls, he managed to find peace.”
It was after that incident that Yu Chen’s understanding of Buddhism deepened significantly.
After the rescue mission concluded with a prayer service, Yu Chen left with Qingwu.
“He accompanied me in activities along the border for a while, teaching local children in his free time. Yet, each time, he would get his wallet and phone stolen.”
Children who survive along the border are not ordinary children.
Their growth is accompanied by opium poppies and sin, with blood-red ruthlessness in the depths of their eyes.
Yet Yu Chen persistently enjoyed it, claiming that it didn’t matter whether or not he saved others; the work he did was what he wanted to do.
Spreading the teachings of Buddha doesn’t depend on whether those he faces are believers. Even if preaching to a stone, Yu Chen could talk for days and nights.
Even if planting a seed in the heart that might never sprout, there is always a chance it might grow!
Now Pei Jue understood why Yu Chen considered Qingwu a friend!
At their core, they are similar, with hearts that are pure and clear, holding to their own bottoms lines and kindness, always persistently following the path they believe in!
“You are fellow travelers. It is both fate and a blessing for Master Yu Chen to have met you,” said Pei Jue.
Hearing Pei Jue’s words, Qingwu’s eyes curved happily as she let out a light chuckle.
“Chairman Pei, you are also a kindred spirit; don’t sell yourself short.”
“It’s my honor.”
…
Leisure Inn Phoenix Building, Shen Mansion.
The atmosphere throughout the house was somewhat silent and awkward.
The elderly woman in the wheelchair narrowed her eyes, observing everyone in the room.
Elder Shen, looking at her, spoke displeased, “We don’t welcome you here, what are you doing here?”
Mrs. Shen coughed twice, her voice angry, “I have, after all, spent a lifetime with you! Since Shaojia isn’t a member of the Shen Family, I demand that she be expelled!”
“Her horoscope is harmful to Shen Family and will bring disaster to us!”
At the doorway, Shen Shaojia holding pastries, froze upon hearing these words, the box of pastries in her hand falling to the floor with a clatter!