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Chapter 435 Seeking Buddha

Master Zheng was filled with gratitude and quickly said, "Madam, if you ever want any jewelry made in the future, just come to me. I will do my best to ensure your satisfaction!"

In his view, this mistress of the house was not only generous but also had excellent taste; it was an honor to work for such an employer.

After the peace amulet and jewelry were finished, Shen Li invited Lu Cheng to go to the temple together to have them blessed.

Her elder brother had already returned to the capital and couldn't accompany her, so she could only ask Lu Cheng to come along.

Unexpectedly, Lu Zhou found out about this and insisted on going along. In the end, Ming Xiangyang carried Huanhuan, and the five of them made an appointment to go to the temple together on a weekend.

The group hike was quite lively; there are actually cars that go directly to the top of the mountain.

However, to show his sincerity, Shen Li still felt that climbing it himself would be more conscientious.

Sincerity is key.

The temple was built on a mountain, and the mountain road was winding all the way. Huanhuan had only walked less than a third of the way when she lay down on the ground and refused to walk any further, insisting on being carried.

Helpless, Ming Xiangyang could only hold her in his arms and gently coax her all the way.

Shen Li, Lu Cheng, and Lu Zhou walked ahead, chatting and laughing, creating a lively atmosphere.

The three of them took turns carrying him the whole way, so Shen Li didn't have to carry him himself.

Of course, Huanhuan didn't want to tire her mother out either.

Having finally reached the summit, Shen Li was about to catch her breath when...

My gaze swept across the room unintentionally, and I caught sight of two familiar figures, causing me to pause in surprise.

—It's Lanwei!

And who is the young man standing next to Lan Wei?

He looked much smaller than Lan, but his appearance was delicate and handsome.

Shen Li was about to step forward to greet him when Lu Cheng suddenly grabbed her wrist.

"Don't bother them," Lu Cheng's voice came softly, with a hint of jealousy in his tone. He just didn't want outsiders to disturb their time alone.

Lu Zhou, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, reaching out to grab Shen Li's other wrist: "Yes, yes, let's not go. We need to go get it blessed first."

Just as Shen Li was about to speak, Lu Zhou gently covered her lips, causing her to swallow her words. The two of them then pulled her to a different position.

Their series of actions drew frequent glances from passersby.

There were two girls who looked about fourteen or fifteen years old, one of whom had delicate features.

She stood tall and graceful, seemingly a beauty from childhood, with long, jet-black hair cascading over her shoulders, both lively and adorable.

She walked straight up to Shen Li, blocked her way, and asked in a low voice, "Auntie, do you need help? We just saw him covering your mouth. Are you in trouble?"

Shen Li stopped and looked at the two bright-eyed girls in front of her. She couldn't help but smile and said gently, "It's nothing, it's all a misunderstanding. They are my family, they were just joking with me."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhou quickly released his hand from Shen Li's mouth and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

Lu Cheng released his grip on her wrist, a hint of apology in his eyes.

The little girl looked at Lu Cheng and Lu Zhou curiously, then turned to her friend and said, "Xixi, look, these two uncles are so good-looking, they shouldn't be bad people."

The little girl named Xixi blinked her bright, lively eyes and nodded, "Okay, Auntie, we'll be going now, bye-bye!"

"Bye-bye~" Shen Li waved with a smile, watching the two little girls walk away into the distance.

My gaze lingered on their retreating figures, and I couldn't help but sigh, "Such kind and pretty girls, they're so endearing."

Seeing this, Lu Zhou couldn't help but tease, "You like little girls so much, why don't we have another one? I guarantee it will be just as beautiful."

Shen Li rolled her eyes at him.

His tone was slightly teasing: "If you want to have a baby, you can have one yourself. I don't want to suffer anymore. I just think this girl is kind and pretty. It would be wonderful if she could become my daughter-in-law in the future."

Lu Cheng and Ming Xiangyang exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.

—Isn't this a bit too early? Huanhuan is still so young, and he's already thinking about his daughter-in-law.

This little incident passed quickly.

Before Lu Cheng arrived, he had already contacted the abbot of the temple. The group did not linger and went straight to the backyard to prepare for the consecration ceremony and blessings.

On the other side, Xixi, who had just walked away, watched Shen Li and his group head towards the backyard, a place no one had ever been before. Worried that Shen Li might be in danger, she couldn't help but pull her friend along and follow.

But as soon as he reached the back gate, he was stopped by the young novice monk guarding the gate.

"Young benefactor, I'm sorry, but the backyard is a private area open to all. You cannot enter without the abbot's invitation," the young novice said respectfully, his hands clasped together.

A hint of disappointment appeared on Xi Xi's face. She nodded and said, "Oh, okay, I'm sorry to bother you."

The two turned to leave, and Xixi's friend quickly comforted her, "Okay, Xixi, don't worry. That auntie looks very lucky, she'll definitely be fine. Let's go burn incense first, and then go back."

Xi Xi softly hummed in agreement, suppressing her unease, and followed her friend toward the main hall.

Shen Li and his entourage arrived at the backyard, met the abbot, respectfully asked for a peace talisman, and had the abbot consecrate the peace plaque and jewelry. Afterwards, they donated 100,000 incense money before taking their leave.

This temple has always been a popular place of worship, with a constant stream of pilgrims coming and going. The air is filled with a faint sandalwood fragrance, which brings a sense of peace to the heart.

Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye. Shen Hezhi is still nowhere to be found, without any news.

Shen Li couldn't help but feel a little worried, so she went to ask Nuan Nuan.

Nuannuan said that she would receive gifts from Shen Hezhi every year during the Spring Festival, but she had never received a call from him and did not know where he was or how he was doing.

Nuannuan now lives in Pengcheng, and Shen Li originally wanted her to live in the manor.

But Nuannuan felt that living on the mountain was inconvenient, so Shen Li stayed in the same neighborhood as Lanwei.

We arranged a spacious and comfortable house for her so that she could live alone and feel more at ease.

Lan Wei, on the other hand, is still unmarried, but she already has a boyfriend—the young man Shen Li saw at the temple two years ago. She's heard he's a full twelve years younger than her and works as a lawyer at Lan Wei's law firm.

Upon learning this, Shen Li couldn't help but tease Lan Wei, saying, "Wow, my best friend has finally gotten to eat 'young and fresh meat' too."

The lawyer profession is not bad. He seems to be able to handle things clearly and should be able to take good care of Lanwei.

However, Lan Wei's relationship with this young lawyer greatly frightened her parents, who initially strongly opposed it.

However, Lan Wei's attitude was firm, and in the end, there was no other way but to compromise and let nature take its course.

Anyway, Lanwei has already missed the best age for childbearing, so they no longer force her to have children. As long as she can live a happy life, it doesn't matter whether she has children or not.

In addition, Lanwei is not young anymore, almost forty, and she understands what kind of life she wants to live.