Gusu City, Miaoli Puming Pagoda.
Yang Fan and his group were wrapped in thick coats and feeding the fish by the fish pond.
Legend has it that praying for a good marriage and family harmony and happiness here is very effective, so many people come here to pray for blessings.
They are unable to find love and have a happy family, so they can only turn to non-existent gods and ghosts for help.
Maybe they don't know how to work hard, or maybe they are lazy, so they want to rely on gods and demons to get something for nothing.
Yang Fan did not pray to Buddha. He bought a few bags of fish food and distributed them to Aunt Thirteen and the other three.
It was a hot summer here just two days ago, but it seemed like winter has arrived in the blink of an eye. When I woke up this morning, there was frost and dew everywhere and it was very cold.
"Dad, aren't these fish cold? They don't have any clothes on." Guoguo asked Yang Fan while feeding the fish in the water.
"Fish are cold-blooded animals, and their body temperature can change with the outside temperature." Yang Fan explained: "Also, the temperature underwater in winter is not particularly low, and fish can still live normally in the water, so there is no need to worry about it."
"Why aren't cold-blooded animals afraid of the cold?" Guoguo is very curious.
Yang Fan patiently explained: "For example, our normal body temperature is 36 to 37 degrees, and the most comfortable space temperature for the human body is about 20 degrees. If it is higher or lower than this temperature, we will feel uncomfortable. But if our body temperature can change, for example, it drops to 20 degrees, and the surrounding space temperature is zero degrees, we will not feel cold. This is how fish can change their body temperature."
Guoguo frowned, it was hard to understand, and just as he was about to continue asking, his father said, "Guoguo is the smartest, you understand it, right?"
The little girl straightened her chest and nodded vigorously: "Dad, I understand."
After she finished speaking, she was still worried that her father would test her, saying, "Since you understand it, then tell me what you think," but she couldn't answer.
Thirteenth Aunt glanced at Yang Fan and realized that her boyfriend was indeed better at teaching children. She usually resorted to violence when she couldn't win with words.
So Yang Fan always told her to talk more and not to use her hands all the time.
Every time, Thirteenth Aunt raised her head, her hands were not idle, staring at Yang Fan.
One time, Yang Fan let it slip that Liu Qianqian preferred to talk, and then he felt a sharp pain in his leg.
Not far from the fish pond, a few old men were holding their cigarettes, but they didn't dare to smoke.
It’s not that they are afraid that smoking in public will make others think they have no manners, but they are worried that the stunning young woman over there in the fish pond will be unhappy.
When they went to the hotel to pick someone up in the morning, they handed a cigarette to the man who came down first.
The man secretly looked behind him and saw that the young woman and the little girl had not come down yet, so he took the cigarette and started smoking together.
After the young woman and two other girls, one big and one small, came down, the man hurriedly asked his fellow smokers if anyone had any chewing gum.
Which grown man would carry that thing with him, so everyone said regretfully that they didn't have it.
The man wailed and waited for the beautiful young woman to come over. He pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.
Before getting on the bus, the man who had been questioned many times had to speak. As soon as he opened his mouth, the stunning young woman frowned and asked, "Did you smoke?"
The elders hurried away and got in their own cars.
"Will Xiao Yang write an inscription for us this time?" an elder asked the person next to him.
"Yes, although we don't mention it," someone answered.
"There are too many of us here, so Xiao Yang may not write an inscription specifically for any of us." An elder looked at his companion with resentment.
The other few people also looked at each other resentfully.
At the fish pond.
While feeding the fish, Liu Qianqian asked Yang Fan: "Yang Fan, aren't we going to make a wish for blessings?"
Yang Fan threw a handful of fish food and said, "You can go if you want. I won't go. If I want to make myself happy, I have to work hard on my own. If I want my parents to enjoy a peaceful life, I have to work hard on my own. If I want my girlfriend, wife and children to be happy, I have to work hard on my own instead of pinning my hopes on others."
Liu Qianqian originally wanted to make a wish, but after thinking that what her boyfriend said made sense, she gave up the idea.
There is a saying that it is better to rely on yourself than on others.
This statement is not absolute. For example, if a person wants to have a child, it is impossible to do it on his own, no matter how hard he tries.
But relying on gods and Buddhas is really not as good as relying on yourself.
After feeding the fish, Yang Fan and his companions continued to visit the temple. When they saw two statues of ancient people, Yang Fan stopped.
"Yang Fan, which celebrity's statue is this?" Liu Qianqian asked.
Yang Fan shook his head: "I don't recognize him either."
Liu Qianqian was very happy. This was a normal person. Her boyfriend was too capable, so capable that she felt a little out of control.
Every time she sees her boyfriend failing, Liu Qianqian feels very happy.
Looking at the statue, Yang Fan was reminded of two monks from his previous life.
The famous quotes from their question and answer are widely circulated in the Buddhist community and among the people, and have a far-reaching influence.
Hanshan asked Shiti: In this world, there are people who slander me, deceive me, humiliate me, laugh at me, look down on me, despise me, hate me, and cheat me. How should I deal with them
Shi De said: Just tolerate him, let him be, leave him alone, avoid him, respect him, ignore him, and see what happens to him after ten years!
After strolling around for the whole morning and until lunch time, the elders still didn't see any note left by Yang Fan.
After Yang Fan and his group left, the elders became anxious.
"Xiao Yang didn't write a title."
"It didn't say whether there will be any exams this afternoon or tomorrow."
"Mrs. Wen's granddaughter is a little unhappy that we are following her. Are we still following her this afternoon?"
"I'd better not follow."
"What about tomorrow? Xiao Yang and the others are going to Taihu West Mountain tomorrow."
"Just one person should go, don't bring too many people, it will prevent people from having fun."
"I volunteered myself. I think I am the most suitable person."
"Go away, I'm the most suitable one."
"No need to argue, just vote democratically."
"Yes, that's the fairest way."
"One person, one vote, secret ballot."
As a result, everyone had one vote, and no one had one more vote than anyone else.
"You are so shameless. You all voted for yourself."
"You're not much better. Who cast your vote?"
"How about two votes per person? That way there won't be the same number of votes."
"Can."
The results came out and there were still three candidates with the same number of votes.
"Continue with two votes per person?"
"No, you two are in the same group. I definitely can't beat you."
"What should we do?"
"rock-paper-scissors."
"childish!"
After a moment.
"Scissors!"
"Scissors!"
"Scissors!"
Come again!
"Stone!"
"Stone!"
"Scissors!"
Only two elders are left.
"cloth!"
"cloth"
continue.
"Stone!"
"Scissors!"
"Ha ha!"
Boss Wang Tingshan was beaming with joy. Although he was not the highest-ranking official, he felt that his life had reached its climax.
Outside the hotel.
Yang Fan and his group were still in high spirits as they rode to their next destination.
In the car, Guo Guo, who was leaning against the window, saw a man wearing a puppet costume promoting an event on the street outside. He said to his mother in surprise, "Mom, can we buy a puppet costume? You and Dad can wear it for me."
"Not buying!"
"Well, Huahua's parents next door have puppet costumes."
"The question is, how can you compare to Huahua
"My mother is much better than her mother."
"Okay, buy two... buy one for dad to wear."