splendid star

Chapter 68
The Buddha said: Everything that happens is due to fate!An accidental encounter, looking back suddenly, destined each other's life, just for the moment when their eyes met.
As a devout Buddhist and good man, Meng Chenyu had a premonition that he and this girl would have a mortal relationship from the moment they met Yuqing.From the annual meeting to now, after getting along with each other for six months, he increasingly felt that the encounter between the two in this life was an arrangement in the previous life.It is said that only by practicing for a hundred lives can we cross the same boat, and only by practicing for a thousand lives can we sleep together; staring at each other five hundred times in the previous life is exchanged for one brush with each other in this life.
"The moon in front of the window is the same as usual, but the plum blossoms are different." At this moment, Meng Chenyu stood quietly in front of the window, looking at the bright moon outside the window that was waxing and waning. Although it was early summer and there were no plum blossoms, his life Because of the arrival of Yuqing, things have changed a lot.It is said that Hongluo Temple is very effective in seeking marriage. In order to promote the relationship between the two, Meng Chenyu plans to take Yuqing to pay homage to this thousand-year-old temple this Saturday.
Thinking of this, Meng Chenyu sent a message to Yuqing: Yuqing, what are you doing?Do you have time this Saturday?Let me take you to Hongluo Temple.
Yuqing was lying on the bed, quietly browsing through all the chat messages between her and Meng Chenyu during this period. While browsing, she couldn't help but giggle from time to time, and her heart was filled with tenderness and sweetness.
This man, from the first time he broke into her world unexpectedly, to the subsequent unexpected encounter, and then to the day and night questioning at this time.Never forget every detail. From her initial precaution to her current infatuation, everything progressed so naturally, as if it was already destined.I remember someone said: A soul mate is a person with whom we feel deeply connected, as if communication and communication with each other are not due to deliberate efforts, but to the guidance of a kind of divine power.To her, Meng Chenyu was such a person who didn't need to show off deliberately, everything was so naturally attracted to and close to each other.
At this moment, Yuqing received a message from Meng Chenyu, Hongluo Temple?Isn’t that a Buddhist holy place?I didn’t expect that a venture capital CEO would be interested in Buddhism?She knew a little bit about Buddhism. Although her knowledge was not deep, she had always admired it deep down in her heart. She also vaguely transformed her obeisance to the Buddha into a true belief in the cause and effect of good and evil.It was the first time in my life to go to such a pure place of prayer, and Yuqing readily agreed.
Seeing Yuqing happily attending the appointment, Meng Chenyu smiled happily on the phone.
Then it was Saturday, a beautiful and beautiful day.Early that morning, Meng Chenyu bought breakfast for the two of them and drove to Yu Qing's residence.
Meng Chenyu came to Yu Qing's room carrying breakfast. Yu Qing saw Meng Chenyu holding the meal in his hand, happily took it and said, "Brother Meng is so thoughtful, I'm hungry!"
Meng Chenyu looked at Yuqing with a smile and said, "Eat quickly, we can leave early after eating."
Yuqing asked while eating: "Brother Meng, why did you think of taking me to Hongluo Temple?"
Meng Chenyu said with a smile: "Yu Qing, have you ever heard that there is Putuo Mountain in the south and Hongluo Temple in the north? Hongluo Temple is the largest Buddhist jungle in northern my country and enjoys a very high status in the Buddhist world! Wherever the incense is strong, The place must be the place where people wish for it, so it’s perfect for sightseeing and making wishes.”
After hearing this, Yuqing said: "So that's it, then I want to take a good look at this Buddhist resort."
After breakfast, the two of them drove to Hongluo Temple.
Meng Chenyu introduced knowledge and allusions related to Buddhism to Yuqing while driving.Listening to Meng Chenyu's eloquent introduction, Yuqing didn't expect that Meng Chenyu had such in-depth research on Buddhist scriptures, and couldn't help but become curious.
"Brother Meng, why do you have such in-depth research on Buddhism?" Yuqing asked in confusion.
"Oh, I am a Buddhist teaching staff. I used to go to temples to do volunteer services when I was in the United States. Since I returned to China last year, everything has been difficult at the beginning. I have been busy with work and have not been to any temples in China. No, this is a good opportunity. If you have the opportunity, I will take you to Hongluo Temple to experience it." Meng Chenyu replied calmly.
Yuqing said "Oh" and all doubts in her heart disappeared.The man in front of you seems to be an endless treasure. There are always new treasures waiting for you to discover.
Meng Chenyu smiled and asked: "Yuqing, do you know the origin of the name of Hongluo Temple?"
Yuqing replied with great interest: "I actually checked this information last night. It is said that the two princesses of the Jade Emperor came to earth together and saw that the mountains and rivers are closely connected, the ancient trees are towering, and there is a sacred, solemn and antique temple. They were The beautiful scenery here was deeply attracted, and they came up with the idea of ​​​​living here. So during the day, they transformed into human bodies, worshiping Buddha and chanting sutras with the monks in the temple. At night, they transformed into a pair of big red snails and lived happily In the life-release pond in front of the temple. They also used their magical power to secretly protect the temple and the local people. From then on, the weather here was smooth, the forests were lush and the food was abundant, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. After the Jade Emperor found out, he recalled them to the Heavenly Palace. The local people were grateful for this. Due to the merits of the two Hongluo fairies, the mountain to the north of the temple was called Hongluo Mountain, and the temple was also called Hongluo Temple."
After hearing this, Meng Chenyu laughed heartily.
While the two were talking and laughing, Hongluo Temple appeared in front of them unknowingly.I saw that this place is surrounded by mountains and water, with lush green trees, luxuriant forests and bamboos, towering ancient trees, and the solemn Hongluo Temple, nestled among the vast pines and cypresses in front of Hongluo Mountain.
"Wow! The ancient Bibo Temple and the red conch and dew pine forest are truly well-deserved." Yu Qing couldn't help but sigh.She accidentally saw these two sentences when she was checking information yesterday. At this moment, she couldn't help but admire the poet's creation of pen and ink.
Meng Chenyu smiled and nodded, and recited a few sentences casually: "Hongluo has been a guest many times in the Spring and Autumn Period, and I don't know who I am waiting for today."Yu Qing immediately understood what he meant, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
It was still early and there were not many tourists.The two walked into the ancient temple leisurely, and the first thing they saw was a verdant bamboo forest, also known as one of the three wonders of red snails.
Yuqing pointed her finger at Meng Chenyu and said excitedly: "I didn't expect that there is such a large bamboo forest in Beijing!"
Meng Chenyu asked with a smile: "Do you feel like you are back home?"
"Well, I remember when I was a kid, my parents took me to my grandma's house to play. There was a bamboo forest behind my grandma's house, but it wasn't as big, and the bamboos didn't grow as well as here."
"Let's go take a look at the front. It is said that there is a red snail pond."
"It should be the release pool where the two red snail fairies stay in the legend, right?"
Following the crowd of twos and threes, Meng Chenyu and Yu Qing soon came to the edge of the Red Snail Pond. Looking at the two big red snails in the pool, Meng Chenyu couldn't help but chant: "But if you love the red snail dream of turning into a spring, don't Jingzhu The chant is like that of the past. It is difficult to travel around the world with the gulls and herons, but first save the pine and vines before we work together."
Yuqing praised: "What a poem! When I get here, I really feel at ease."
After leaving Hongluo Pond, the two of them climbed up the stairs again, along the winding wide or narrow bluestone steps, observing the different scenery along the way, and finally arrived at the Main Hall.After burning incense and paying homage, Meng Chenyu turned to look at Yuqing and asked with a smile: "Yuqing, did you know anything about Buddhism before?"
"I've only heard about karma and the six paths of reincarnation, but I don't understand what's going on." Yu Qing replied sheepishly.
"Buddhism believes that karma is the fundamental force that drives the operation of the world, and karma follows the law of cause and effect, which is what we often say: good will be rewarded with good, and evil will be rewarded with evil."
Seeing Yuqing's half-understood look, Meng Chenyu continued: "One of the core theories of Buddhism is the 'emptiness of dependent origination'. Simply put, it means that nothing in the world can exist independently without being dependent on other conditions. Nothing is static, everything is created by the combination of causes and conditions. This is more in line with the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics of modern physics, especially the string theory at the forefront of current physics."
Yuqing blinked, like a primary school student listening carefully to the teacher's lecture: "Brother Meng, can you explain it to me in detail? I don't understand it, it's too profound."
Meng Chenyu paused and continued to explain: "String theory believes that the basic particles that make up matter are like beating strings, and everything is just the music played by the strings. In other words, there is no objective reality in the universe. Things, including everything you see now, are only made up of some extremely small particles, and these small particles are "fields" that change without reality. According to the Heart Sutra, color is not empty. Emptiness is not different from form, form is emptiness, emptiness is form. This is the truth."
After listening to what Meng Chenyu said, Yuqing still felt it was a bit obscure and difficult to understand: "Buddhism is really profound and profound, but I still don't quite understand it. I will ask you for advice later."
After hearing this, Meng Chenyu said with some embarrassment: "I talked a bit too much today, and I feel like I'm showing off! Come on, let's slowly climb up the mountain along Guanyin Road. Look at the guide. There is a Guanyin Temple at the top. Let's go in and worship Guanyin. Sir."
"Okay!"
On the way up the mountain, there are Guanyin in different forms on both sides, and there are also many prayer ribbons for making wishes.Yu Qing said with a smile: "Brother Meng, it seems that asking for a fortune here is very effective. How about we also go to the Guanyin Temple to ask for a fortune?"
Meng Chenyu asked with a smile; "What do you want to ask for?"
Yuqing replied shyly: "I won't tell you."
Seeing Yuqing's expression of shamelessness and eagerness to speak, Meng Chenyu laughed meaningfully.
The two of them came to the Guanyin Temple together, and after worshiping Guanyin Bodhisattva, they asked for two lots respectively.
Yuqing asked curiously: "Brother Meng, what kind of sign are you asking for?"
Meng Chenyu glanced at Yuqing and said jokingly: "You tell me first, and I'll tell you later."
Yuqing lowered her head and replied shyly: "Then I won't tell you either."
Meng Chenyu glanced at Yuqing and suggested with a smile: "How about we continue climbing to the top of the mountain and experience the feeling of seeing all the mountains at once."
After leaving the Guanyin Temple, the two walked side by side to the top of the mountain.After traveling for a long time, I was already slightly sweaty, but as I walked and stopped and talked more and more, I forgot about my fatigue.The two reached the top of the mountain and looked down from the top. They had a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Hongluo Temple, and they felt like they were suddenly enlightened and soaring to forget themselves.
Meng Chenyu became very interested in poetry and began to recite casually: "There are faint green bamboos and red lotus veins. Deep in the courtyard, the charm is full of beauty."
Yuqing thought for a while and said: "The poems are about Chan Juan, and the lyrics are about Xia Lian. I like pine trees, and the fragrance of smoke is lingering."
After hearing this, Meng Chenyu looked at Yuqing affectionately and said softly: "Love is in the eyes of the Tao, words are in the love, and fate is in the words."
Yuqing lowered her head and said shyly: "Thank you for your poems as evidence, your music as matchmaker, and your words as fate."
Meng Chenyu slowly approached Yuqing and gently took Yuqing's hand.Yuqing did not avoid it, but blushed and let her thoughts fly.
Meng Chenyu lowered his head and asked softly: "Yuqing, what kind of lottery did you just ask for?"
Yuqing asked gently: "Brother Meng, what about you?"
Meng Chenyu said softly: "There is a beautiful person, clear and graceful. We meet by chance, and we are together."
Yu Qing responded shyly: "The agreement between life and death is broad, tell me about it. Hold your hand and grow old together with me."
Hearing this, Meng Chenyu couldn't help but open his arms and gently took Yuqing into his arms.Yuqing was like a docile kitten, resting her head on Meng Chenyu's generous shoulders, letting herself melt into Meng Chenyu's warm embrace.
Two lovers who understood each other's feelings were cuddling tightly to each other on Hongluo Mountain.
Everyone knows about the Red Snail Spirit. How clear is the cause and effect?Don't complain to the mirror, but be sincere to the sincere.
(End of this chapter)