The car was parked in an open-air parking space two hundred meters outside Tanfukuji Temple.

The three of them got off the bus one after another, and the rest of the way needed to be walked.

The morning sun was also very strong, Shen Jianian took out a fisherman's hat from the canvas bag and put it on, looked at the long, endless stone staircase, and thought to himself that it was good that he slept early last night, otherwise he might not be able to climb.

"Give me something." Fu Jichen stretched out a hand towards her, palm up.

Shen Jianian checked the canvas bag, which contained a box of cut fruits and a few bottles of water packed by Cheng Jin before leaving, which was a bit heavy, but she said stiffly: "It's not very heavy, I can carry it." ”

Fu Jichen couldn't help but say take it.

Bai Changxia stood aside and watched this scene, his eyes drifting away lightly, silent.

For the first time, I realized that I was a light bulb.

"Wait, are you going up with us?" Shen Jianian seemed to react, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "There are many people today, and I may have to delay in the temple for a long time." ”

Fu Jichen pulled her arm and took a step, his voice was low, and he couldn't hear the emotion: "Let's go, there will be more people if you continue to rub it off." ”

Shen Jiannian was dragged by him and walked two steps, his mind was still hazy, he really planned to accompany them to the temple?

On the next road, the two girls walked in front, and Fu Jichen followed behind, no different from other pilgrims who came to pray for blessings, climbing up step by step.

In the spring season, the green trees beside the stone staircase are lush, there is a breeze blowing, and the pine waves are bursting, bringing a faint fragrance of grass and trees, mixed with the fragrance of unknown flowers.

If you don't rush to make incense, this is a good place to relax and relax.

Bai Changxia works out at least four times a week, and occasionally goes to boxing, training a body of muscles that are not exposed, climbing mountains is no problem for her, while enjoying the scenery along the way, while walking like flying.

She grabbed Shen Jianian's arm, almost dragging her forward.

Shen Jiannian gradually lost her physical strength, and the steps under her feet were weak and weak, getting slower and slower, but she didn't say anything, one hand was on her waist, barely keeping up with Bai Changxia's rhythm.

"It's not far from the temple, rest for a while."

Fu Jichen spoke, Bai Changxia stopped, looked up and glanced ahead, the main gate of the temple was indeed not far away, and he was not in a hurry at this time.

Shen Jianian's cheeks were flushed, and his hands were propped up on the stone wall next to him, panting heavily.

Fu Jichen unscrewed a bottle of mineral water, handed it to her, and then took out another bottle for Bai Changxia.

"Thank you."

Bai Changxia was flattered and took it.

Shen Jianian hadn't exercised for a long time, and his calves trembled after climbing the stone stairs for so long, and he sat on the stone steps regardless of his image. In order not to obstruct passers-by, she deliberately sat on the side to leave room for people to walk.

Bai Changxia drank a few sips of water, and seeing that she was out of breath, she suddenly realized Fu Jichen's intention to propose a break, and said with a smile: "Jia Nian, your physical strength is not as good as when you were in college." ”

When I was in college, the two of them shared a dormitory, and their schedules were basically the same, usually getting up before 6 o'clock in the morning, running a few laps on the playground, and then going back to the dormitory to carry their respective pianos and practice by a remote artificial lake.

Shen Jianian plays the cello, and Bai Chang Xia plays the violin.

Neither of them is a talented player recognized by the public, and it is all due to their hard work to be better than others.

Speaking of the past, Shen Jianian held his face with one hand, and his palm blocked half of his cheek, which had the meaning of "don't mention it".

Bai Changxia pursed his lips and chuckled, looking sideways, Fu Jichen stood at the bottom of the steps, his posture was casual and relaxed, different from the casual and relaxed dress of the tourists around him, even if he climbed the mountain, he was in a suit and leather shoes, and he naturally carried a noble air on his body, with that overly handsome face, which attracted frequent attention from men, women and children.

Shen Jianian screwed on the cap of the bottle and handed the remaining unfinished mineral water to Fu Jichen.

He took it and put it in the black canvas bag, and there was no merchant's coldness between his eyebrows, but some were gentle and moist, like the gurgling spring water in the mountains.

Bai Changxia cleared his throat and said calmly: "You won't delay Mr. Fu's business, right?" ”

After all, today was her pulling Shen Jianian up the mountain to worship the Buddha, so it affected Fu Jichen's itinerary, and she should have said some polite words.

When Fu Jichen answered the question, he looked at her face, his gaze stayed for a short time, and there was a faint polite smile on his lips: "No." ”

Bai Changxia: "That's good." ”

After a short rest, the three of them continued to move forward, and in about a quarter of an hour, they arrived at the main gate of Tanfu Temple.

The red wall and tiles are hidden in the verdant green trees, and the light and shadow of the branches paint on the wall, one is a vivid picture of bamboo branches, one is an elegant peach blossom picture, one is a timeless green pine picture, and there are all kinds of "paintings" that contrast with each other.

There is an endless stream of people, including many tourists from other places, most of whom are famous, when the tourist attractions take pictures and check in, there are also sincere incense and prayers.

Bai Changxia looked around, saw the place where incense was sold, and took Shen Jianian's hand to buy incense.

Fu Jichen didn't like to crowd in the crowd, standing in the open space and watching the figure from afar.

"Jia Nian, give." Bai Changxia lined up in front, and after buying it, he turned around and handed Shen Jianian a few.

"I don't want it." She chatted with Fu Jichen about worshiping Buddha in the morning, and said that she had nothing to ask for.

"It's all here, let's say goodbye." Bai Changxia said, "I heard that this place is very spiritual. ”

"Okay then."

Shen Jianian smiled, took the incense and looked back at the man standing under the persimmon tree. In spring, there are no persimmons on the trees, only the green branches and leaves are crowded next to each other, covering a shade.

Fu Jichen copied the bag with one hand, and his expression was leisurely and distant.

When Shen Jiannian looked over, his lips were slightly raised, revealing a shallow smile.

Shen Jianian came out of the crowd in line, walked up to him, and shook the incense in his hand at him: "Xia Xiasai gave it to me, I will accompany her in to make incense, are you waiting for me outside?" As she spoke, she glanced at the crowd in front of the Daxiong Treasure Hall, "It may take a long time." ”

Fu Jichen took his hand out of his trouser pocket and flicked the strand of broken hair under the brim of her hat: "Go, pay attention to safety, don't get burned." ”

The incense in her hand is large, and the chopsticks are so thick, it must be lit with fireworks.

Shen Jianian pursed his lips and said "um", and went in with Bai Changxia.

After waiting in line for a long time, it was finally their turn.

Shen Jianian held incense in both hands, knelt on the yellow futon, looked up at the solemn Buddha in the hall, sat on his knees, posed with his hands to meditate on the seal, and lowered his eyebrows to reveal charity, looking like a universal sentient being.

Shen Jianian retracted his gaze and bowed down in a low voice, silently wishing to bless the person outside the hall with safety and smoothness in his heart.

Bai Changxia prayed to the Buddha in the hope that his mother could overcome the disease and recover as soon as possible. After kneeling and bowing, he inserted incense in the incense burner, and turned his head, Shen Jiannian was still kneeling there, his eyes slightly closed, and his expression was more pious than her.

Shen Jianian opened his eyes, offered the lit incense in front of the Buddha statue, and smiled at Bai Changxia: "Let's go." ”

Bai Changxia asked, "What did you ask the Buddha for?" ”

Shen Jianian smiled but did not speak.

Bai Changxia's eyes rolled, her fingers scraped her chin lightly, and joked: "I guess, are you asking the Buddha to bless you and Boss Fu for a long time, and grow old together?" ”

The smile on Shen Jianian's lips slowly rose, shook his head and said, "No." ”

The two walked out through the crowd, and Bai Changxia looked at her expression carefully: "I have never asked you, what kind of feelings do you have for Fu Jichen?" ”

Shen Jianian crossed the threshold with one foot and was stunned, did she see something?

Since I talked to Fu Jichen about dissolving the transaction, there seems to be an invisible and intangible membrane between them, and I can't say anything specifically.

"Jia Nian, do you like him?"

Bai Changxia still understands Shen Jianian's temperament, she is simple and pure, not good at lying and pretending, as long as you put your mind into it, it is easy to see through her thoughts.

She did get a glimpse of something from her relationship with Fu Jichen, but she wasn't sure, so she asked.

Shen Jiannian's eyes were warm, and for a long time, she looked at the wishing pool splashed with water in the distance: "Shouldn't I ......" Her voice lowered, and she didn't say the next words.

"What should it be?" Bai Changxia finished speaking for her, "Shouldn't you like him?" (End of chapter)