Chapter 777 Story and Life

"Suddenly one day, Buddha came to Sheng'an Zen Temple. He was very happy to see that the incense was very strong and people were coming and going. When preparing to leave the temple, Buddha inadvertently looked up and saw the spider on the beam. Buddha stopped and asked the spider, 'You and I finally met. Let me ask you a question. What are your insights after more than a thousand years of practice?'"

"The spider was very happy to meet the Buddha and quickly agreed. Buddha asked, "What is the most precious thing in the world?" The spider thought for a moment and replied, "The most precious things in the world are naturally 'unavailable' and 'lost'." Buddha nodded and left.

"After another thousand years, the spider is still practicing on the beam of Sheng'an Zen Temple, and its Buddha nature has greatly increased. One day, the Buddha came to the temple again and said to the spider, 'Are you okay? Do you have any deeper understanding of that problem a thousand years ago?' The spider said, "I think the most precious thing in the world is 'unable' and 'lost'." Buddha said, "Think about it again, and I will come to you again."

"A thousand years later, one day, a strong wind blew a drop of nectar to the spider web. The spider looked at the nectar and saw that it was crystal clear and bright, and suddenly felt pity. The spider is very happy to look at the nectar every day. It thinks it is the happiest days in three thousand years. Suddenly, a strong wind blew away the nectar. The spider felt lonely and sad when he suddenly lost something. At this time, Buddha came again and asked the spider, 'In this thousand years, you have thought about this question: What is the most precious thing in the world?' The spider thought of the nectar and said to Buddha, 'The most precious thing in the world is 'not getting' and 'lost'.' Buddha said, "Okay, since you have such a knowledge, I will let you go to the world for a walk."

"In this way, the spider was reincarnated into an official family and became a rich lady. Her parents named her Spider. In a flash, the spider has become a graceful girl at the age of 16. She is very beautiful and touching.

"This day, the emperor decided to hold a celebration banquet for Ganlu, the champion of the new science department, in the back garden. There were many young girls, including spiders, and the emperor's little princess, Princess Changfeng. The champion performed poems and songs during the banquet and showed his talents. The girls present were all impressed by him. But the spider was not nervous or jealous at all, because she knew that this was the marriage given to her by Buddha.

"After a few days, it happened that when the spider accompanied her mother to worship Buddha, Ganlu also accompanied her mother. After worshipping the Buddha, the two elders talked on one side. Spider and Ganlu came to the corridor to chat. The spider was very happy and could finally be with the person he liked, but Ganlu did not show his love for her. The spider said to Ganlu, 'Don't you remember what happened on the spider web of Sheng'an Zen Temple 16 years ago?' Gan Lu was very surprised and said, 'Spidus, girl, you are beautiful and pleasant, but your imagination is a little too rich.' After saying that, he left with his mother.

"When the spider came home, he thought, since the Buddha had arranged this marriage, why didn't he let him remember that? Why did Gan Lu feel nothing about me?"

"A few days later, the emperor ordered the new top student Ganlu to marry Princess Changfeng, and the spider and Prince Zhicao to marry. This news was like a bolt from the sky to the spider. She couldn't figure out why Buddha did this to her. For a few days, she has been thinking endlessly, and her soul will come out of the shell and her life is in danger. Prince Zhicao knew it, hurriedly came, fell to the bedside, and said to the dying spider, 'That day, among the girls in the back garden, I fell in love with you at first sight. I begged my father, and he agreed. If you die, then I won't live.' With that, he picked up the sword and prepared to take care of himself.

"At this moment, when Buddha came, he said to the soul of the spider that was about to come out of its shell, 'Spider, have you ever thought about who brought Ganlu (Ganlu) to you? It was brought by the wind (Princess Changfeng), and finally the wind took it away. Ganlu belongs to Princess Changfeng. He is just an episode in your life. Prince Zhicao was a small grass in front of the gate of Sheng'an Zen Temple. He looked at you for 3,000 years and admired you for 3,000 years, but you never looked down at it. Spider, let me ask you again, what is the most precious thing in the world?' After hearing these truths, the spider seemed to suddenly realize it. She said to Buddha, "The most precious thing in the world is not 'unable' and 'lost', but to grasp the happiness of the present.' As soon as the words were finished, the Buddha left, and the soul of the spider also returned to its throne. She opened her eyes and saw the prince Zhicao who was about to commit suicide. She immediately knocked down her sword and hugged the prince deeply..."

The story is not long. Duan Qingming finished it quickly. She looked at Du Qingluan and smiled and said, "Mother, the most precious thing in the world is not those that can't be obtained or are doomed to be lost, but to grasp the happiness in front of you, right?"

Du Qingluan stared at Du Qingming for a long time, and suddenly sighed slightly - Duan Qingming was a delicate woman. However, such a woman inevitably has to experience hardships. It seems that only her suffering can witness the incomprehensibleness of the world.

Du Qingluan can't say any more. She just patted Duan Qingming's hand and whispered, "Qingming, I just hope you can take care of yourself... Please remember that at any time, your father and I will be on your side. And, no regrets!"

Duan Qingming listened and smiled, "Qingming remembered!"

Of course, she understands what Du Qingluan means. But she knows better that in this world, what you can't get and what you have lost is actually not worth cherishing. What is worth cherishing is the family who is connected with your blood, the person who unconditionally gives to you, and even loves you.

Therefore, Duan Qingming will never grasp those illusory things and ignore her closest relatives!

Du Qingming and Du Qingluan sat in Chuntao's room for a while and talked again before leaving together.

When Chuntao saw that the two were leaving, she felt a little reluctant for no reason. She looked at Duan Qingming and said, "Miss, don't forget the maidservant. Please call a girl to talk to me for a while when you are free!"

Duan Qingming smiled and said, "If Aunt Chuntao is willing to call Qingming, Qingming will not only let the little girl come to accompany you, but also come to you if I have time!"

Chuntao looked at Du Qingluan. Du Qingluan turned his face and pretended not to see it!

Chuntao whispered, "Well, when I'm in front of people, I still call you a lady. When I'm behind, I call your name, how about that?"

Duan Qingming also quietly stretched out a finger and whispered, "Okay, deal!"

Seeing Duan Qingming standing up straight, Chuntao suddenly squeaked her lips and said, "Qingming, I heard that you are going to open a small kitchen tonight?"

Duan Qingming has always had it in the small kitchen, but she has never opened it. The small kitchen has always been empty, only some porridge, snacks and so on.

Now, Du Qingluan entered the door and immediately helped Du Qingming reopen the small kitchen, and specially dialed money, saying that Duan Qingming's body was already weak, and it was really not appropriate to ignore it like this. This small kitchen is open. If she is hungry, she can cook something to eat by herself!

In fact, as soon as the small kitchen opened, it attracted a little greedy worm - after Duan Yu tried Duan Qingming's craftsmanship, he always thought of a way to ask Duan Qingming to help her cook something to eat during the day!

Once, Duan Qingming was anxious and scowned Duan Yu: "If you are greedy, you can also open a small kitchen... Or, how about moving my small kitchen to your place?"

When Duan Yu heard this, he quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't... Don't say that I don't have my sister's skills. Even if I have it, I don't do anything..."

Duan Yu said, and squeezed into Duan Qingming and said, "Sister, you know, it takes a lot of effort to read a book. If you run out of energy, you need to supplement nutrition. The food in the big kitchen is not as delicious as that of your sister... What should you do?"

Duan Qingming knew that Duan Yu was obviously blackmailing her. But Duan Yu also told the truth. In this big kitchen, the food of the whole house is in charge. Even these young masters can't eat three meals a day. As a child who is growing up, nutrition can't be guaranteed.

Since then, Duan Qingming will think of a way to help Duan Yu cook something nutritious to eat. Duan Yu has to give half to Duan Qingming every time, so now, with the blessing of Duan Yu, Duan Qingming has also gained some meat!

I heard Chuntao lift the small kitchen. Duan Qingming suddenly realized that it was probably because she heard about cooking food just now. Is this spring peach greedy?

Sure enough, Chuntao showed a mouth-watering expression and begged Duan Qingming, "What about Qingming? What are you cooking tonight? Can you bring me some to taste?"

Du Qingluan on one side glanced at Chuntao faintly. Chuntao hurriedly said, "Miss, don't worry. This is not a waste of food. As soon as the maidservant gets better, I will immediately help the eldest lady carry water and chop wood. How about it?"

Duan Qingming suddenly laughed and said, "Well, you don't have to do this. Well, aunt, if you are all right, you can have time to talk with me!"

Chuntao blinked and said, "In this way, didn't I take advantage of you?"

Duan Qingming smiled and said, "Aunt Chuntao, it's not easy to make a conclusion about this matter early. Besides, don't be in a hurry to say that you lose me and win now, because I'm afraid that I really don't know who will take advantage of whom at that time!"