Master and servant

  Lin Jing didn't want to cause trouble, but now that trouble had already come knocking on his door, hiding wasn't an option either, so he simply walked over with a calm and collected demeanor.

  That Jin Fu saw Lin Jing walk in, first snorted coldly from his nose, then said to Lin Jing with a bad tone: "You little monk, you're so arrogant! You still want me to come and catch you."

  Lin Jing simply looked at the child, thinking about various possibilities and possible countermeasures. But he never thought that this Jin Fu would come up with a sideways glance, suddenly straighten his face, and make a bow to Lin Jing, "This young master, I was rude to you last time, I, Jin Fu, am here to apologize, please don't take it to heart."

  Lin Jing had thought of many possibilities, but never this one, and for a moment he was stunned and didn't react.

  Jin Fu bent his waist, and after half a day, he still hadn't said a word. He was getting impatient again, so he tilted his head up to look at Lin Jing and said, "Can't you see I'm still bending down here?"

  Lin Jing savored it for a moment, and the flavor came back. Looking at Jin Fu's appearance, did he seem to be coming to apologize willingly? But now that he was here, why had he come?

  "This young man is being polite. He really doesn't dare to accept."

  Jin Fu immediately straightened up and said, "So that's how it is. From now on, don't hide like a mouse, or else Master will scold me again."

  "What's with your grandfather?"

  "Wasn't it just last time you ran away? My grandfather scolded me, saying I shouldn't scare little kids, shouldn't send people on errands randomly, and all that. Anyway, he made me come find you to apologize. Hey, I'm talking to you, little monk! In morning class, I gave you so many signals, but you just ignored me. You had to make me come looking for you. And now you're making me wait this long! Doesn't anyone know that my grandfather is busy?"

  Lin Jing can be considered as having understood now. It turns out that in the early class, those staring eyes and cold expressions were actually signals to herself, which is really... abstract.

  However, as a result, Lin Jing had a considerable change of heart towards Jin Fu's master. Although he looked cold and distant during the morning class, it seemed that his temperament was actually not bad.

  So, Lin Jing also had the mood to chat casually for a sentence, "Since your grandfather has no one by his side, why are you still waiting for me here? Can't you just say that you've already apologized and be done with it? Or is it that your grandfather will come looking for me to verify, or am I going to go find your grandfather to file a complaint?"

  "What's going on here?" Jin Fu glared with wide eyes, "As a subordinate, how can you lie to your master? It's just like you little monk, you can't lie in front of the Bodhisattva either. Ah, look at you little monk, are you not an honest one?" He looked Lin Jing up and down, "Forget it, what's the point of talking nonsense with you here. Remember, our matter is settled, if you dare to lie and deceive people, I won't let you off. Hmm, your master will also blame you, and so will the Bodhisattva." After saying that, he didn't even wait for Lin Jing's response, and ran away by himself.

  It turns out that he is still quite loyal, Lin Jing nodded in his heart, but it seems that chuuni disease exists in every era.

  It's almost New Year, whose old man is this, why did he run to the temple? Lin Jing looked at Jin Fu's back running far away, came out of a daze, shook his head and thought about what they were doing, there were still things on his body that hadn't been cleaned up yet.

  Before you know it, the Winter Solstice has arrived.

  After finishing his morning lesson and sweeping the steps, Lin Jing was about to return to his own quiet room when a young monk came looking for him, saying that someone from the Lin residence was looking for Yuan Fa Shi Di.

  Lin Jing had expected this to happen, and followed Xiao Shami out, only to see Jia Min's wet nurse, also one of the attendants, Lai Er, who was waiting outside with a few people assigned by Lin Ruhai.

  Lin Jing came out, and Lai Er was very polite, bowing his head and asking how he was doing. Lin Jing naturally didn't fall behind, responding perfunctorily, and then asked about the well-being of the old master and mistress of the house, as well as the eldest daughter, all while blinking his eyes and waiting for Lai Er to get to the point.

  As expected, Lai Er didn't beat around the bush either, saying that he was acting on the orders of Master and Madam to bring Jing Ge back to the manor for New Year's.

  Lin Jing pretended to be sincere, first expressing his gratitude for the old master and mistress's kindness, and then saying that since he was supposed to be cultivating in the temple to pray for blessings for the old master and mistress as well as his younger brother, he should be devout, so he wouldn't return. This New Year's festival is a special occasion, and he must recite several more volumes of scriptures for the mansion.

  Of course, Lai Er tried to persuade him again. These few times of coming and going, pretending to be hypocritical, only made him feel nauseous. Finally, Lai Er said: "If that's the case, I can only go back and tell Master about Jing Ge's intentions. I think Master will definitely be very pleased." As he spoke, he turned his head and instructed the people following him a few words.

  That man listened, turned around and went out. Before long, he brought over a small box. Lai Er took it in his hand and said to Lin Jing: "When I came, I prepared some vegetarian dumplings on the carriage, which were originally prepared for you to use on your way back to the mansion. You can take them back now. Today is the winter solstice, so we should use some."

  Lin Jingdao thanked him and took it over, then bid farewell and came in.

  The box was heavy in his hand, Lin Jing walked to a secluded place at the back of the house and picked up a sturdy fork on the way. When he arrived at the back, he looked around and saw no one, so Lin Jing started digging the soil. After all, he was small and weak, and it took him a lot of effort to dig a shallow hole, but eventually, he managed to dig it out with a lot of sweat.

  After catching his breath and wiping the sweat, Lin Jing finally opened the small trunk. The trunk had two layers, one layer held various pastries, and the other layer held steamed dumplings in the shape of auspicious clouds, the inside of the trunk was lined with a soft cushion, and these dumplings were still warm.

  These two dishes emitted a fragrance, and in this empty temple, they were even more enticing. Lin Jing had been eating green vegetables and tofu for so many days, and after digging a hole for half a day, he couldn't help but feel a little thirsty when he smelled them. He picked up the plate and brushed it off, pouring these two dishes that looked appetizing into the newly dug hole.

  These two things are not necessarily bad, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Lin Jing doesn't want to make another mistake due to carelessness, so it's better to bury them.

  Lin Jing pushed the soil again, and then stomped on it with his foot. He let out a sigh, threw away the hoe, rubbed his stomach which had suddenly become hungry, and sighed again. He picked up the box and was about to head back to the house. But just as he took a few steps, he vaguely saw that in the distance ahead, someone wearing a dark blue shirt was walking away.

  Lin Jing furrowed his brow, looking at the clothes, and thought to himself that it should be that certain old man. He didn't know if his actions had been seen by this person. However, this person looked cold and unapproachable, not like someone who would interfere in other people's business.

  (Today is 1000 words short, I will make it up during the day. Also, Wednesday's update was missing, and this weekend is quite busy, so I'll put it off until next week to make it up)