novelraw Chapter 465 "He's not just a good person who knows how to do charity"
Chapter 465 "He's not just a good person who knows how to do charity"
Chapter 465 "He's not just a good person who knows how to do charity"
This is the mountain that Gu Zhiheng plans to go to.
He'd heard there was a highly skilled fortune teller on the mountain, someone who could predict anything with uncanny accuracy. He wondered what his other self would be like in another world...
"What's wrong?" Lin Zhao sensed a change in her son's mood and asked curiously.
"It's nothing," Gu Zhiheng said, feigning surprise. "I've heard that the temple on the mountain is very efficacious, and I've been planning to go and see it."
Lin Zhao smiled and said, "You still believe in this? Didn't you say you were a materialist and always said you should believe in science?"
Gu Zhiheng's expression was somewhat strange. He hadn't believed it before, but now that the situation had happened to him, he couldn't help it.
Disbelief is the mark of a stubborn fool.
"I gradually came to believe that it is better to believe it exists than not to believe it doesn't; this is also the Lin family's ancestral motto."
Lin Zhao was both amused and exasperated. "My surname is Lin. How could I not know that the Lin family has this ancestral precept? You're just talking nonsense."
"If you don't believe me, go back and ask my grandfather," Gu Zhiheng said.
"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. Tell Xiao Wang to drive slowly. We'll wait for you at home, don't rush," Lin Zhao said softly.
"Yes, Mother."
Wang Ge, sitting in the driver's seat, remained calm.
When he first heard President Gu talking to his family like that, he was shocked and felt like something had shattered. It took him several times to get used to it.
The seemingly ruthless and domineering CEO Gu is actually a playful, cheerful, and funny person in front of his family.
This version of President Gu is more authentic.
When Gu Zhiyao learned that Gu Zhiheng was going hiking with them, she was initially delighted, but then her expression fell slightly as she thought of something.
"Mom, did my second brother come back specifically to scold me?"
Lin Zhao: "Why are you scolding me? What did you do wrong? Even if you did something wrong, your father and I are at home, and it's not his place to scold you as your older brother."
"She's criticizing me for getting too close to my male colleagues," Gu Zhiyao pouted.
"Do you think you did something wrong?" Lin Zhao asked rhetorically.
"No." Gu Zhiyao shook her head, not feeling that she had done anything wrong. However, when she thought of how good her second brother was to her and how he protected her, she had a complicated feeling that she couldn't describe.
"Don't worry, I've talked to your second brother, and he's come to his senses. He won't interfere with your dating life," Lin Zhao reassured her by patting her hand.
"Thank you, Mom." The little girl happily kissed Lin Zhao's cheek.
"What about Daddy?" she asked expectantly.
“Your dad listens to me; if I nod, he won’t argue.”
Yao Bao became even more excited, "Mom, I knew you were the pillar of our family!"
"Alright, stop flattering me, go do your thing." Lin Zhao pushed her away, pressing her finger against her head.
Gu Zhiyao smiled and went back to her room to pack her things.
Seeing this, Lin Zhao could no longer sit still and got up to go back to her room to pack her things.
The next morning, the family of four went out.
First, take the express bus, then take a taxi to the foot of the mountain, and then buy a ticket to go up the mountain.
The weather is perfect; it's a sunny day with a clear blue sky, and the scenery is beautiful with green hills, clear waters, and blooming wildflowers.
The air in the mountains is very fresh, giving people a sense of tranquility and joy.
"This place is really nice." Gu Zhiyao said with great enthusiasm, carrying her bag.
Gu Zhiheng followed beside her and said, "Don't talk big yet. We haven't even started climbing. Don't end up crying from exhaustion."
"I won't do that," Gu Zhiyao said defiantly.
Then, feeling that this was too absolute, he hesitated for a few seconds and added, "With you by my side, Second Brother, if I get tired, you can carry my bag for me so I can walk."
Gu Zhiheng: "..."
"I'll have to carry it for you anyway. Why don't you just give it to me now? I'll treat it as weight training." He had told Gu Zhiyao to give him that big backpack earlier; he wondered how much random stuff she had packed in it, it looked so bulging.
“No need, I can carry it. If I can’t carry it, then I’ll ask you for help.” Gu Zhiyao’s eyes were firm.
"I don't know what you're being stubborn about..." Gu Zhiheng muttered.
Lin Zhao looked at him with a complicated expression.
"What's wrong, Mom? Why are you looking at me like that?!" Gu Zhiheng looked completely bewildered.
“I think you’re like a block of wood.” Lin Zhao said calmly. “Your father and I are both emotionally intelligent. You’re very shrewd in business, how come you can’t see that Yao Bao is worried about you getting tired? You’re hopeless.”
After saying that, he shook his head and pulled Gu Chenghuai up the mountain.
Gu Chenghuai was dressed in a black tracksuit and wore a black baseball cap that matched Lin Zhao's, which made him look even more handsome.
He was carrying a large bag, which contained only a few of his own belongings, mostly Lin Zhao's.
Lin Zhao had a camera hanging around her neck, looking as relaxed as if she were out for a spring outing.
"If you're tired, just say so, and I'll carry you."
Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Okay, but I probably won't need to."
She practices dancing for two hours a day and loves to run and jump, so her stamina is still pretty good.
Su Jingqiu truly lived up to her reputation as a good friend; the classes she arranged for her were incredibly demanding, but the results were remarkable. Her body became more toned, and she looked much better in clothes.
Gu Chenghuai asked again, "Are you thirsty?"
"It's alright, I'll definitely tell you if you're thirsty." Lin Zhao's smile deepened. This person was always very practical, worried that she was cold, hot, hungry, or thirsty.
"Okay, don't be afraid of the hassle. When you're out having fun, take your time," Gu Chenghuai said.
Gu Zhiyao covered her mouth and laughed as she watched her parents interact.
Seeing this, Gu Zhiheng's eyes flashed quickly as he steered the conversation to finding a partner, saying, "For a woman, getting married is like being reborn. You absolutely must keep your eyes wide open; if you marry the worst person, you'll suffer for the rest of your life."
Gu Zhiyao glanced at him and said, "It doesn't matter. It's not like I'm being sold to someone. If I don't marry well, I can always get a divorce."
"..."
Thinking about divorce before even getting married?
Gu Zhiheng fell silent for a moment, speechless.
"...Anyway, open your eyes wide and look carefully, don't act impulsively."
Thinking of his sister in another world, whose head was full of holes, he was very worried, and his brow was furrowed.
It's like she's been bewitched. They abuse her, but she still goes closer. Not only that, she does the laundry and cooks. She's not even as good as a nanny. At least a nanny gets paid, but she gets nothing. Oh wait, she gets the couple's insults and mockery.
The more Gu Zhiheng thought about it, the more suffocated he felt, as if he were about to have a heart attack.
Oh shit.
If he had known this would happen, he would never have gone to Jiang Rong and Lu Baozhen's wedding and wasted his gift money.
I can't think about it.
The more I thought about it, the worse I felt, to the point that I wanted to do something that would harm others without benefiting myself.
Let's not do it, lest we activate the so-called aura surrounding those two.
"Second brother, I know what you're saying. I won't let myself be wronged, don't worry." Gu Zhiyao looked at Gu Zhiheng earnestly and made her promise.
"Well, it would be best if you could remember it," Gu Zhiheng said casually.
Anyone who dares to bully his sister will have to pay the price, no matter what it takes!
He's not just a good person who only knows how to do charity.
After graduating, Gu Zhiyao didn't exercise much, and her physical strength declined sharply. She started panting heavily after walking half a distance, and sweat poured down her forehead.
"I'm so tired, there are so many steps, I can't seem to get to the top."
Gu Zhiheng had already taken her backpack, otherwise she would have plopped down on the ground.
“I told you to move around more, but you don’t.” Gu Zhiheng freed his right hand, grabbed his sister’s wrist, and gave her leverage.
Gu Zhiyao said, "It's usually fine."
It doesn't take much effort.
Gu Zhiheng didn't scold her anymore, he just said, "When we get back, you'll go for a run with me, and I'll call you."
Gu Zhiyao's face was full of resistance.
Her second brother knew how to handle her, and calmly said, "If you stay in the office all day, your arms, stomach, and legs will all get fatter, and your face will get fatter too. I heard that you get fatter on camera. Will you still be able to get in front of the camera then?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiyao subconsciously pinched the soft flesh on her waist; it was indeed quite fleshy. "...I'm running away." She almost gritted her teeth as she uttered the two words, "Second Brother, call me."
"Okay, I'll call you, you can't go back on your word." Gu Zhiheng gave him a heads-up beforehand.
"Who cheated..."
The brother and sister argued and bickered as they climbed faster.
The temple is on the mountaintop.
The rustic wooden door was wide open, and a huge incense burner stood at the entrance, filled with thick incense sticks and swirling smoke.
"Guest, would you like some incense?" An elderly woman carrying a basket approached, not daring to get too close. She smiled awkwardly on her dark, aged face.
"Yes, I'll take a pack," Lin Zhao replied.
The old woman's face lit up with joy as she carefully took out a packet of incense and handed it to Lin Zhao.
"Thank you," Lin Zhao said with a smile, then turned to Gu Zhiheng and said, "Zhiheng, give me the money."
A bunch of fragrant herbs sells for two yuan on Xiangshan Mountain, but Gu Zhiheng gave him five yuan, saying he didn't need the change, and followed his parents and sister.
Lin Zhao lit the incense using the candle next to the incense burner, bowed, and placed it in the incense burner.
His appearance was sincere.
Infected by her emotions, Gu Chenghuai also bowed and placed the incense sticks into the incense burner.
Gu Zhiheng came to offer incense and find a high-ranking monk, so naturally he followed suit.
Gu Zhiyao finished reading all of this: "..."
She thought they came to relax, but it turns out they came to worship Buddha.
Gu Zhiyao, who had received higher education and whose whole heart was filled with scientific views, was greatly surprised.
She doesn't believe in gods or Buddhas, but in this environment, she, like her parents and brothers, offered incense and silently prayed for Buddha to bless her family with good health.
After lighting the incense, Gu Zhiyao realized what she had been thinking and fell silent again.
poisonous.
"Dad, Mom, I want to walk around by myself," Gu Zhiheng suddenly said.
He came looking for someone, hoping to try his luck.
"Go ahead, meet me at the entrance when it's time," Lin Zhao said.
"Understood." Gu Zhiheng rushed into the temple with light steps.
The temple is built against the mountain and covers a large area. There are many worshippers, and people can be seen sitting and concentrating everywhere.
"Let's go in too," Lin Zhao said. "Yaobao, don't run around, come with us."
Yao Bao is a girl, and it's not safe for her to travel alone in these unfamiliar mountains.
"I didn't intend to shop by myself." Gu Zhiyao took off her hat and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her forehead.
"Mom, my legs are so sore. Can we find a cool place to rest for a while?"
Lin Zhao nodded, "Sure."
Gu Chenghuai scanned the surroundings with his eyes, which were sharper than a sniper's, and said, "Go over there."
As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled his wife and daughter toward the shady spot.
There were people over there, but they got up and left when they were almost there.
Gu Zhiyao's eyes lit up, her expression full of admiration. "Dad, how did you know these people were leaving?"
What skill is this? I want to learn it.
It's good to sit next to someone in the car.
"I could tell," Gu Chenghuai said calmly.
"Amazing!" Gu Zhiyao's tone was full of admiration.
"Want to learn? I'll teach you when I get back."
"I want to learn, I want to learn! Dad, you know I often go out, and I'm unlucky; I can never get a seat on the bus. If I learn your trick, I'll be able to get a seat!" Gu Zhiyao said happily.
Gu Chenghuai: "..."
He smiled helplessly, "Wouldn't it be more convenient to learn to drive sooner?"
Gu Zhiyao touched the tip of her nose. "I know them all, but I haven't had time to take the exam yet. I'll take it when I get back."
Lin Zhao took the water Gu Chenghuai handed her, drank a few sips, took off her hat, fanned herself, and said to Gu Zhiyao, "Pay attention to it. We have a car at home, it's just sitting there anyway, so why don't you drive it? Once you're skilled, your dad and I will give you one too, the same one as your second brother's, you can choose which color you want."
“No need to buy one. If I need a car, I can just use yours,” Gu Zhiyao said.
"It's fine if you don't want it, we'll give you the money." Lin Zhao always treated everyone equally.
I bought a car for my second son, and regardless of whether my eldest, third, or fourth sons want it or not, I still have to make sure I pay for it.
This is an attitude.
"Okay." Gu Zhiyao knew her parents' insistence, so she didn't refuse and accepted it readily.
"Another huge sum of money is coming in, hehe." She laughed as cutely as a ragdoll cat that had stolen some dried fish.
"Little money-grubber."
……
Gu Zhiheng accidentally wandered into a meditation room.
Looking up, I saw a bald old monk sitting on a prayer mat, fiddling with the prayer beads on his wrist.
"Benefactor." He nodded, his eyes as clear as the sky after the rain, seemingly unsurprised by the arrival of a guest, and even greeted Gu Zhiheng.
Looks like we've found the right person.
Gu Zhiheng went inside and sat down on the prayer mat opposite the old monk.
Did you know I would come?
The old monk recited a Buddhist mantra and smiled, a smile that seemed to convey a sense of universal salvation.
"How could I not know when distinguished guests arrive?"
Gu Zhiheng cut to the chase: "So you know why I came here? I wonder if I can get what I want?"
The old monk smiled and said, "What you have done is beneficial to the country and the people, so your wish will naturally come true."
Gu Zhiheng's lips curled slightly.
It seems that his plan to accumulate merit for 'Gu Zhiheng' is working.
"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Master."
The old monk recited a Zen saying again and said, "It is only right, and I hope that you will not lose your original intention."
"Thank you for your kind words, Master." Gu Zhiheng returned the greeting.
Finally, he donated five thousand coins to the temple as incense money and received a string of Buddhist prayer beads before leaving.
Having received a satisfactory answer, Gu Zhiheng's steps became lighter, as if his entire body had lost two pounds.
He was full of energy and wandered around aimlessly. He happened to run into Lin Zhao and his companions in the huge temple.
"Dad, Mom, Yaobao, I'm back from my adventures!"
Lin Zhao pinched his ear. "Keep your voice down, don't disturb Buddha."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiheng laughed out loud, "With so many people coming to ask for this and that every day, it's no wonder Buddha can't have peace and quiet. It's even better if we get disturbed, as it's perfect for taking care of my business first."
Gu Chenghuai twitched his lips. "You're really shameless."
Gu Zhiheng had an expression that said, "I'm shameless and proud of it."
"..."
Lin Zhao noticed the Buddhist prayer beads he was holding between his fingers and asked curiously, "Where did you get these prayer beads?"
"It was a gift from the master at the temple." Gu Zhiheng pretended to be heartbroken. "I got it in exchange for my donation of incense money. I donated five thousand, and this is all I got. What a loss, such a loss."
Gu Zhiyao gave a thumbs up, "Second brother is really generous."
Gu Zhiheng shrugged.
There was no way around it; I just couldn't stand that old bald monk.
Furthermore, his good mood is far more valuable than five thousand yuan.
(End of this chapter)