The news of the reconstruction of the Thousand Buddha Caves soon spread in the neighboring villages.

Good men and women from all over the country began to donate money and materials, and even the people of Fukang Qitai came in groups to sow blessings. For a time, the Thousand Buddha Cave, which had been cold for several years, became busy again, and the voices of people were boiling, and it was a thriving scene.

Xiangzi Meimei poured a bowl of her favorite sauerkraut noodles before vacating the bowl, and Shuzhen filled it with the dried noodle soup.

Shoko gave her a warm look and reached out to remove the blade of hay that had landed on Shuzhen's shoulder.

The orchid has grown up, and it is not always sticking to Shoko and spinning around like before. The intimacy between the two has gradually changed from the original undisguised intimacy to the intersection of heart and eye. And this kind of change can make Xiangzi's heart often rise an inexplicable warm current.

Orchid put down the bowl, carried the rubber band that Shoko cut for her with rubber tires, and played with her classmates and friends. When you go out, the sun won't set and you won't enter the door.

Shuzhen cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, made a pot of tea and put it on the kang table, looked at Xiangzi with soft eyes, and muttered: "Orchids are not small, or tell her about our affairs." The province is always yelling at you to do a lot of things, which makes people uncomfortable to listen to. ”

Xiangzi glanced at Shuzhen warmly, reached out and took her hand, and saw that the back of the hand was covered with rough marks.

Then he said distressedly, "Didn't I buy you hand polish?" Why don't you wipe it? Look at the back of your hand is a melon skin. ”

Shuzhen withdrew her hand a little shyly, pursed her lips and smiled, and said, "It's not a big girl's family, who will show you if your hands are so tender." ”

Xiangzi sighed helplessly, deliberately dragging his tone and said, "I'll see it." ”

Shuzhen snorted coldly, smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "Forget it!" If you don't look good, don't look at it. Besides, my hands are for work, not for show. ”

After a pause, he glared at Xiangzi with a coquettish eye, and muttered, "Talk about business!" What a fool's errand. ”

Xiangzi took a sip of tea and said as if confident: "Wait a little longer, in two years, Orchid will go to Qitai to go to middle school." When the time comes, I will simply change my surname together, and I will officially be her pro-mile. ”

As he spoke, Chong Shuzhen squeezed her eyebrows and made a strange appearance. Shuzhen picked up the fly swatter, slapped Xiangzi, rolled her eyes and said, "Look at your beauty!" Her mother hasn't said yes yet. ”

As she spoke, as if she suddenly remembered something, Shuzhen twisted her body and took out a roll of money from under the kang felt and handed it to Xiangzi. He said with a faint expression: "I heard that you are raising money to repair the temple, which is donated for orchids." ”

Xiangzi looked at Shuzhen with some surprise, and didn't know what to say for a while. With a blushing face, he looked at Shuzhen suspiciously, as if he was frozen there.

When Shuzhen saw Xiangzi's stunned appearance, she let out a "poof" and laughed.

She stretched out her hand and elegantly brushed the hair scattered at the corners of her forehead, and said with a thoughtful smile: "It stands to reason that Islam rejects foreign teachers. But after all these years with you, looking at your devotion and dedication to Buddhism, I know that Buddhism must have its truth.

Because I understand that you are not a blind believer. I can't give up my faith, but I don't want Orchid to follow in our footsteps. I respect her own choice for her future beliefs.

Orchid is so close to you, she listens to you for everything. I make Naimako in the morning and evening, and she doesn't even look at it. Just take the opportunity to recite Buddhism with her. With this money, in your words, let's plant some blessed fields for her. ”

Xiangzi took the money and put it on the kang table. Some emotionally dragged Shuzhen and hugged her in her arms.

Gently stroked her shoulder, and said softly: "It's hard for you, I didn't expect you to turn this corner, I really want to thank you for the orchid." ”

Shuzhen obediently snuggled into Shoko's generous arms and muttered in a low voice: "What can you do if you don't turn, you can't let the doll make things difficult." Besides, I also want to understand that the reason why various religions have been able to survive for thousands of years must have their own reasons. A religion that is suitable for a group of people to study. It can't be simply said that whoever is right and who is wrong, everyone teaches people to be good. ”

When Xiangzi heard this, he hugged him emotionally and sighed: "You finally understand, over the years, I have rarely talked about Buddhism in front of you." I just want you to strengthen your faith and stop worrying about the difference in your beliefs. ”

Sook-jin grabbed one of Shoko's hands and put it in her arms. muttered in a low and squeamish voice: "I have been with you for so many years, I know what you think in your heart." The more you don't push me, the more I respect you and miss you. Although, we were confused for a while, and there were orchids for breaking the rules, but I never regretted it. If Allah were to sin against me for this, I would accept it with joy. ”

After a pause, Shuzhen raised her head, looked at Xiangzi with affection, and whispered, "Do you regret it?" ”

Xiangzi looked at that face lovingly, with innocence in maturity.

I couldn't help it, and kissed Shuzhen's forehead lightly with a wisp of green silk, and said: "I don't regret it, the Buddha and Bodhisattva told me that as long as I am good to you and my mother in this life, I will forgive my sins." ”

Shuzhen's chest was a little unusually undulating, and her slightly thick gasping made her heart beat. She gradually felt an unusually warm thing, which was spreading wonderfully through her body and mind.

After a period of panicked silence, Shuzhen slowly turned her face sideways, and whispered softly and melancholy: "I just feel that I have wronged you too much, if I have a sister, I will definitely let her marry you." ”

Shoko smiled softly and muttered, "What if your sister is an ugly bastard?" ”

Shuzhen stomped her foot in disgust and said, "What nonsense, just by my appearance, there is a sister who is not far behind, look at you beautiful." ”

Xiangzi smiled, and said in a voice: "I have a younger sister, and I also think about my sister." ”

Shuzhen pretended to be displeased and lightly stomped on the side of Xiangzi's feet, took the opportunity to turn around and said, "It's not serious." ”

As she spoke, Nuan Nuan glanced at Xiangzi and muttered thoughtfully, "It would be nice if Sister Juanzi was here." ”

When Xiangzi heard this, he sighed lightly and said, "I don't know if it's dead or alive, all these years, there is no news at all." ”

Shuzhen said with a look of concern and regret: "There is no place to inquire, with Sister Juanzi's ability, it is easy to make any mistakes." I just don't know where she is. ”

Xiangzi sighed lightly, and muttered in his mouth: "Fate gathers and scatters from time to time, let her go." The body took a step forward and silently hugged Shuzhen in his arms.

Moments of happiness are always surprisingly short.

Feeling the warmth that I hadn't seen for a long time, I just swept through my body and mind, and was rushed out of the clouds by the cheerful running sound of the orchid.

The two of them hurriedly sat down and served the teacups.