According to legend, Jing'an Temple was built during the Three Kingdoms period (about 274 AD) and is located in the center of Shanghai, where every inch of land is at a premium, and it has never been moved. In 1919, the road in front of the temple was filled in and widened, and the thoroughfare was built, which was named Jing'an Temple Road (now Nanjing West Road).

With the prosperity of the western part of Shanghai, the incense is flourishing, and the visitors to the Buddha are endless, and the temple is not enough. By 1920, the monk Chang Gui of the temple would build three temples in the east of the main hall with the Shanghai gentleman Yao Wendong and others.

In fact, there is a word "An" in the name of Jing'an Temple, which represents peace and auspiciousness. If you are sincere, you only want the safety of your home, and you don't want to go out of the house, then Jing'an Temple is the most suitable!

However, Chinese worship gods whenever they meet, especially in the old society, and people's superstitious belief in gods and Buddhas is even stronger. No matter how big or small, you have to go to the temple to worship and ask the gods to bless you.

Moreover, when a loved one is seriously ill, parents or children should also go to the gods and Buddhas to make a wish, hoping that the relatives will recover soon. And after the relatives are cured from serious illness, they must go to the temple to burn incense to repay the wishes they have made.

Today is Sunday, Katori Xiaoren took the initiative to ask Shen Chen out, I don't know what the reason is, the two came to Jing'an Temple to hang out.

Shen Chen is not a believer in Buddhism, but he has the impression of visiting temples in the depths of his memory, and he also likes to feel the atmosphere of isolation from red dust.

Looking up at the sky, the white clouds are long, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and it is rare to forget many troubles.

Monks and nuns should be grateful for the temple nunnery, which leaves a hidden refuge for the unfortunate in the world.

The dilapidated temple in the poor countryside, the doors and windows do not shelter from the wind and rain, the courtyard is overgrown with weeds, and a few bitter crows perched on the dead branches, which depicts the endless loneliness of the world, allowing people to taste and chew infinitely.

Katori Shinobu was wearing a tweed coat with a bright scarf around his neck, holding Shen Chen's arm. The two of them whispered affectionately while walking, but they really looked like a glue-like couple, swaggering all the way.

Entering the Three Temples, Shen Chen looked at these three Buddha statues that embodied solemnity and loftiness, and he didn't believe in gods and Buddhas, but he had another feeling.

In the middle is the Buddha of Amitayus, and the two sides of the flank are Guanyin, the great trend to the two Bodhisattva statues, collectively known as the "Three Sages of the West", so the name is "Three Temples".

There is Guanyin Bodhisattva, who claims to be responsive, so no matter what happens, it makes sense to come and worship.

Shen Chen thought in his heart, listening to an old woman kneeling there in front of him, muttering a prayer for her son's illness to be cured.

"Put down the butcher's knife, become a Buddha on the spot, change your mind, and become a new person." Katori Shinobu pulled the scarf down, squinted at Shen Chen, and said with a smile.

The Japanese believe in Buddhism, but devils are devils, and they can still put down the butcher's knife and change their minds?

Shen Chen smiled, nodded solemnly at Katori Xiaoren, pretended to bow down, and said something in his mouth: "Bodhisattva bless, if I can achieve my wish, I will reshape your golden body and worship you every year." I am not greedy, I only want six or seven beautiful wives, all of whom are gentle and considerate to me, and loyal; Each wife has seven or eight children, both children and grandchildren; Then give me tens of millions of dollars, so that I can live a long life, live happily, and be carefree......"

Katori Xiaoren tilted his head and listened carefully, and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and despised Shen Chen with white eyes.

After seriously saying that he was not greedy, Shen Chen smiled and gestured to Katori Xiaonin, "It's your turn, I won't eavesdrop." ”

"You, really, in front of the gods and Buddhas, dare to talk nonsense." Katori Konobu pursed his lips and shook his head repeatedly.

Oh, Shen Chen nodded again, pointed at the mud bodhisattva and said, "Listen, don't think that if I worship you, I think it's amazing!" It was just a show, but now it's going to be real. ”

Is this true or fake? Katori Shinobu was a little puzzled, but also felt a little funny.

"I am my own Buddha." Shen Chen said word by word: "I want to control my own destiny, and beg myself to be brave and strong." The darkness of the night is endless, but the lamp of the soul is not extinguished, illuminating its own ugliness, cowardice and selfishness. ”

Katori looked at Shen Chen intriguingly, his eyes flashing with admiration and admiration. But a voice in her heart soon reminded him: he is an enemy, a terrible enemy!

Being able to reach the current relationship with Shen Chen, Katori Shinobu is very happy and cherishes it. She knew that Shen Chen's vigilance was very high and her self-control was very strong, so she didn't dare to make a move easily.

That's right, Katori Konin could feel Shen Chen's vigilance and vigilance. It may not be deliberately directed at her, but at every stranger, even acquaintance.

Walking, eating, shopping, etc., Shen Chen maintained a state of being able to deal with emergencies at any time.

I'm afraid this guy has to sleep with one eye open, otherwise, how can he live so long? Katori Shinobu would think so, and it stands to reason that he would think so.

In addition to vigilance and vigilance, Shen Chen's observation power was also amazing. Katori Xiaoren had seen it, and Shen Chen only glanced at it a few times, and then he saw the identity of a spy.

To be precise, Shen Chen was not sure that this was a spy. But I know that this guy is not a good thing, and it is very likely that he has a weapon on him.

Such a sharp gaze made Katori Shinobu surprised, but he didn't dare to act rashly. And to hit the first blow, she hasn't met the perfect opportunity yet.

And Shen Chen seems to have a good impression of her, but he is not particularly close. Pull hands, arm pulls, that's all.

Seeing Katori Xiaonin worshipping the Buddha in a fake way, Shen Chen pursed the corners of his mouth slightly, flashing a trace of imperceptible sneer.

"Let's go, there's nothing to see here." Shen Chen raised his eyebrows at Katori Shinobi, and with a curl of his arms, Katori Shinobu put on the scarf and stepped forward to pick up Shen Chen.

The time to leave is getting closer and closer, and Shen Chen's plan is also in full swing.

How to disturb Katori Konin's attention, or how to control her and create conditions for the evacuation of the students, is a major matter that he is very anxious about.

The two walked out of Jing'an Temple and walked forward along the road, watching and chatting.

There was a huge disparity between the rich and the poor in the concession, there were rich people who were drunk and dreamed of death, and there were also poor people who fled to avoid chaos.

“…… When I was eight years old, my parents sold me to a landowner. I have worked hard for ten years, and I have not received a penny, and the food I take can only ......be fed," Shen Chen stopped and looked at the beggar's complaint.

One complaint after another, one tragic story after another, the advertising words make people feel that he is indeed unlucky, and those tragic things many people may not encounter in their lifetime.

Shen Chen and Katori Shinobu took a few more steps, looking at another tragic story.

"When I first arrived in Shanghai, God was gracious, and a good man married me. Soon after, however, my husband was killed by bandits, and I was penniless, and the silk and cotton mills turned me away because of my thinness. I had to live in the streets, starving......" a haggard woman sat on the edge of the ground, her head bowed listlessly.

A foreign devil threw down a few copper plates, which made Shen Chen a little embarrassed, and glanced at Katori Xiaonin, almost the same expression, and she also avoided the woman's gaze.

Shen Chen took out a few copper plates and put them in front of the woman, which made his heart feel a lot better.

The foreign devil continued to walk forward, looking at another formation.

This man's narration is different from the others, and at the end of the story is a cynical and optimistic aphorism: "Poverty in times of great distress is not bought by those who have the rich." ”

Shen Chen heard the foreign devil laugh and threw down a few copper plates.

The short man's face was wrinkled, but he was very agile, and with his eagle's claw-like hand, he grabbed the brass plates and stuffed them into his arms.

Unlike other people who squat on the side of the road, instead of leaving the money where it is to provoke more sympathy and charity from passers-by, he guarantees that those few small coins will not be stolen, what an authentic pragmatist.

"Pragmatism? Well, that's an apt description. Katori Shinobu also threw down a few copper plates and affirmed Shen Chen's words.

Shen Chen smiled and said: "Pragmatism is a good quality, but short-sightedness is not pragmatism, it is looking for death." ”

Katori looked at Shen Chen sideways in confusion, waiting for him to continue.

"I'm talking about those who have taken refuge in the Japanese, who appear to be pragmatic on the surface, but in fact they are digging their own graves." Shen Chen said with a sneer: "Japan will inevitably be defeated, as long as you firmly believe in this, no matter how difficult it is, you will always make the right choice." ”

Katori Shinobu disagrees, but she can't contradict either, which is contrary to her pretense all along. But to agree with Shen Chen against her will, she was very uncomfortable.

Before they knew it, the two came to the Bund Park again. The bleak cold wind and the few tourists did not seem to affect the interest of the two.

"Really?" Katori Shinobu was pleasantly surprised by Shen Chen's intention just now, "Will you take me with you, from the land to the rear?" ”

Shen Chen nodded with a smile and teased, "What's the matter, don't you feel at ease about my protection?" Or are you not at ease with me as a person? ”

Katori Xiaoren felt that the opportunity had come, as long as Shen Chen left Shanghai, and she was still by her side, it was certain that she would die outside.

"Where?" Katori Xiaoren showed a look of surprise, hugged Shen Chen's arm tightly, and said coquettishly: "I can't believe it, I will be protected by you, what is there to worry about?" ”

Shen Chen pulled out his arm, picked up Katori Shinobi's tender face with both hands, and gently rubbed it with his thumb.

Katori Shinobu stared at Shen Chen's eyes, and found that it didn't seem to be all lust and lust, anyway, it was different from the obsession with women in the eyes of those hairy boys and swingers.

I don't know why, Katori Konobu didn't feel that such an action made her feel disgusted and despised, and Shen Chen did attract her in some places, including the depth and sadness that was inadvertently revealed.

Professor Fast has said that when a person sees something that interests him or her in particular, his pupils dilate imperceptibly. Now, that's what Shinobu Katori looks like.

"Lily, have you seen "The Siege"?" Shen Chen's hand fell on Katori Shinobi's shoulder and asked with a smile.

"I've seen it, what's wrong?" Katori Shinobu was stunned for a moment, and then said abruptly, "I know what you mean." The book says that people are constantly pursuing, and they are quickly dissatisfied and bored with the success they are pursuing. Hope and disappointment, joy and pain, persistence and vacillation. This is life, and the result of many life pursuits is likely to be vain. ”

"You are more knowledgeable than me, I actually want to say the most classic sentence." Shen Chen smiled: "Let you explain like this, I don't have anything to say." ”

"You understand more than that, don't you?" Katori asked with interest, she felt as if she had a chance to go further with Shen Chen.

Shen Chen thought for a while and said, "I think that life itself is a kind of gambling, and love is even more so. No one can predict the future, and no one knows whether their choice at this time will be right or wrong in a few years. Let yourself have no regrets, don't let go of every opportunity, don't have the courage to pursue because love may burn us, at least she will let us have good memories in old age, at least she will make us tell ourselves: I once loved. ”

Katori Shinobu pondered for a moment, nodded with a smile, and said, "Right or wrong is not an imagination, but depends on the future." Be brave in your pursuit, and don't regret it even if it's wrong. What's more, I think you are my Prince Charming, and now that I'm with you, I feel very romantic, very comfortable, and I like it very much, this is fate, right? You tell me? ”

In Chinese culture and Buddhism, there is an abstract concept called fate. It refers to an invisible connection between people, an opportunity and possibility of some inevitable encounter. Fate is not to be sought, fate is like the wind, the wind is uncertain.

Cloud gathering is the edge, and the cloud dispersion is also the edge. There are many things to ask for in the world, but fate is hard to find.

In the vast sea of people and the glitzy world, how many people can really find their most perfect belonging, and how many people miss the best opportunity in passing by.

Or how many people have the right choice but are in the wrong place at the right time. Sometimes fate and fate are only left in people's thoughts.

Fate? It's more appropriate to have a narrow path, right?

Shen Chen couldn't help but purse his lips and laughed, and said, "Life itself is very boring, romance is only occasional for a moment, where can it last?" The prince who still rides a white horse, does Tang Seng count? ”

"Hehe, if you are Tang Seng, I will admit it." Katori Shinobu hugged Shen Chen tightly, and Shen Chen could clearly feel the two firm lumps on her chest.

Shen Chen stroked Katori Shinobi's hair, but did not speak, his eyes flickered a little.

Katori Xiaoren leaned his head on Shen Chen's shoulder and said softly: "As long as you give me a promise, I am willing to follow you to the ends of the earth, and let time test my true feelings for you." ”

"Good girl, what a good girl." For a moment, Shen Chen thought that this was really a man and a woman, but he soon calmed down.

"People are good girls." Katori Shinobu looked up and blinked slyly.

Shen Chen held up Katori Shinobi's chin with one hand, and suddenly leaned in and kissed her little mouth.

For a moment, Katori Shinobi's eyes widened, and his thoughts seemed to go blank with a bang, and he lost his mind for two or three seconds.

Then when Shen Chen was about to leave, she reacted, closed her eyes, leaned forward with her small mouth, and kissed Shen Chen again.

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