100 Days Of Escaping My Wedding
Chapter 180 Everything Is Illusory_1

Chapter 180: Chapter 180 Everything Is Illusory_1

She hesitated and said, "I think it’s better if I don’t show up at all! This is a sacred place, and I don’t want to exploit it for publicity..."

Although she knew and had gotten used to the idea that everything in the entertainment industry could be utilized, this place was sacred in her heart, and she didn’t want to tarnish it.

Jinmulin said indifferently, "What’s the problem? Your identity is real, not something you made up to sensationalize. You are sincerely here for the pilgrimage, not for publicity!

’The bodhi is not a tree, nor is the mirror a stand; nothing exists originally, so where can the dust alight? As long as your mind is like a clear mirror, everything else is but passing clouds.’

This time, Gu Hangshen also broke his usual silence and agreed with Jinmulin’s view, "Go ahead."

Jinmulin muttered, "Yeah, that’s right, with him protecting you, which newspaper would dare to misreport you and risk their lives! By the way, Xiaoqiao, I haven’t asked you yet! Why are you with this guy..."

"Ah! No time, Eleven! You go ahead first! I need to change clothes! I’ll be right there!" Gong Xiaoqiao hurriedly pushed him away.

Gong Xiaoqiao deliberately avoided discussing her relationship with Gu Hangshen, but how could he not know.

She had her considerations, her difficulties, all he could do was to trust and understand.

Gu Hangshen slightly bowed his head, about to head to the front hall to check on things, but Gong Xiaoqiao suddenly returned and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"What’s wrong?" Gu Hangshen asked with slight surprise.

"Eleven can be impulsive, and I’m worried it could affect today’s pilgrimage. I’ll find an opportunity to explain it to him in a couple of days."

Gu Hangshen’s face eased, "Mhm."

Sometimes, just a little bit of your care can make me feel content.

After the pilgrimage ended, Master Konghui had a long talk with Gu Hangshen alone.

When they finally came out, Gong Xiaoqiao curiously approached, "Gu Hangshen, what did you and Master talk about for so long?"

"Your master said I have a lot of wisdom roots, and it sounded like he was persuading me to embrace Buddhism. He also said that within ten years I would achieve great things, enough to transcend beings!"

Gong Xiaoqiao’s face darkened like the bottom of a pot, "Did Master ask you to become a monk?"

"Mhm."

Gong Xiaoqiao asked with some nervousness, "What did you say?"

Gu Hangshen replied seriously, "I said I can’t give up desire."

Gong Xiaoqiao’s mouth twitched, "..."

"What else did he say? Did Master try to convince you to become a monk all night long?"

"We discussed some Buddhist teachings, and he also gave me a few sutra books."

Gong Xiaoqiao’s eyes glinted when she saw the books, "Wow! These are all treasures of Master, antique-level! Did he... did he really give them all to you?"

"Mhm."

Gong Xiaoqiao looked at him suspiciously and whispered, "Gu Hangshen, are you maybe Master’s illegitimate son from before he became a monk? Otherwise, why is he so nice to you?"

Right after she finished speaking, she felt a smack on the back of her head, "What a wayward disciple!"

Master has great hearing, Gong Xiaoqiao mumbled to herself, hurriedly clutching her head and ducking behind Gu Hangshen, "Ouch! Master, don’t hit me! Master, don’t hit me! Eleven knows her mistake!"

Master Konghui’s usually tranquil and unfathomable face showed, with some difficulty, a hint of helplessness.

Looking at the girl behind him with an indulgent expression, Gu Hangshen said, "Thank you for your high regard, Master. For this lifetime, saving just one person is complete fulfillment for me."

Gong Xiaoqiao, touched by Gu Hangshen’s words, would have thrown herself into his arms if Master wasn’t present. However, her mouth was unforgiving as she spoke insincerely, "Master, actually! It would truly be a meritorious deed if you took in this enchanting being!"