165: Chapter 165 Beautiful Zen Temple

"Where are we going?"

Su Nange drove toward West Lake.

"Do you think buying a stone is enough for a gift to an elder?"

Zhou Wanqing felt like an ignorant woman in front of Su Nange.

"Then, do you have other gifts to buy?"

"No. It's not about buying things next."

"Then what are you doing? Stop speaking in riddles, or I'll get angry!"

Su Nange burst out laughing.

Zhou Wanqing's decent mood couldn't last more than a few minutes around this jerk.

"What are you laughing at? I'm really angry!"

"Where is the place you're angry?"

Zhou Wanqing was stunned. She looked up at the road sign that had just flashed by.

It was actually... Xizi Avenue!?

Zhou Wanqing remembered Su Nange's boring joke again.

She finally let out a chuckle. She really couldn't stand this guy!

Su Nange was like that—sometimes unreliable, sometimes very serious.

"We're going to Upper Tianzhu, Faxi Temple!"

"Why go to a temple?"

"The old man just survived a major ordeal. Shouldn't we find some monks to consecrate this thing?"

"Can a mere stone alone make the old man keep you in mind?"

Zhou Wanqing smiled. This man was truly thoughtful.

Elders of high status indeed appreciated this kind of gesture.

Oh, she suddenly realized something and asked slyly, "Old Master Liu falling ill is such a big deal, how did a guy like you find out?"

Su Nange cursed in his mind. He had been too careless. He forgot that Zhou Wanqing wasn't a simple woman either.

Dealing with her was simply exhausting.

However, he still maintained a calm facade. "Hehe, don't forget, I have connections in the police and hospitals too!"

"If others don't know, how could I not?"

However, Su Nange suddenly thought of something significant.

"By the way, Wanqing, are you going to Old Master Liu's birthday yourself?"

Zhou Wanqing was momentarily dazed by Su Nange calling her Wanqing.

Even though he was much younger than her, Zhou Wanqing didn't object to him using such an intimate nickname.

"Yes, Grandpa Liu is very good to me. I used to play at Yuan's house a lot when I was little, and her grandfather treated me like his own granddaughter."

Su Nange thought, Damn, this is going to be difficult.

One was the eldest princess of the Liu family, and the other was the Liu family's chosen top granddaughter-in-law.

How the hell am I going to get out of this alive?

"Wanqing, I'd better not accompany you to Old Master Liu's birthday."

Zhou Wanqing chuckled. "How can that be? Didn't I ask you to pretend to be my boyfriend specifically for this occasion?"

"If I don't let the Liu family know I have a boyfriend, how will they give up on the idea of having me join their family?"

"That's why I asked you to help me pick a good gift. If it touches his heart, Grandpa Liu won't be able to say anything more."

Su Nange was in a bind.

What Zhou Wanqing said made sense.

If she didn't want to marry into the Liu family, this was indeed the most logical approach.

But, but... you're asking someone's granddaughter's husband to pose as your boyfriend. Isn't that just seeking death?

Zhou Wanqing crossed her arms, acting as if it were none of her business.

Anyway, I don't know what your relationship with Liu Yuan is. Aren't you the ones hiding it from me?

Since you're so smart, Su Nange, solve it yourself. I just need to achieve my goal.

Su Nange calculated the timing and felt like he was damn crazy. Why did he have to mess with these two sisters?

It was originally for revenge against these two women, but now...

He could never give up on Liu Yuan, and he was truly tempted by the noble Zhou Wanqing as well.

Damn, there was a unique gravity about Zhou Wanqing. It made Su Nange want to conquer a woman like her.

Upper Tianzhu's Faxi Temple was one of the most popular temples in Qiantang this year. Not only because it was effective, but also because of its stunning architecture and scenery.

Zhou Wanqing's status meant she had to be an atheist. Therefore, she didn't visit places like temples often.

Su Nange was discussing something with a reception monk.

Zhou Wanqing wandered around by herself.

Built against the mountain with rising terraces, the temple followed the Jiangnan style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. With yellow walls, dark tiles, upturned eaves, and vermilion pillars, it was well-layered and magnificent.

Seeing it today, Zhou Wanqing indeed felt the vibe of a misty Jiangnan.

Here, her heart seemed to find much peace.

It seemed that after knowing Su Nange for a while, she had discovered many beauties she hadn't noticed before.

Su Nange walked over.

Zhou Wanqing looked down at the yellow walls and eaves, unaware that she had also become part of the beautiful scenery.

Su Nange took out his phone and captured the moment.

He handed it to Zhou Wanqing to see.

This powerful woman actually showed a rare, innocent surprise.

"You didn't bring me here on purpose, did you?"

"Why do you say that?" Su Nange stood side-by-side with Zhou Wanqing, leaning on the railing, looking at the warm and healing scenery of the Zen temple.

From the distance came the sounds of chanting and the rhythmic tapping of the wooden fish from the main hall.

But mixed together, they made one's heart even more tranquil.

Why did Zhou Wanqing ask that? Because she felt that this place could calm her heart.

It was as if no matter what one had done, they would receive the Buddha's guidance and forgiveness here. It was reassuring.

Zhou Wanqing gradually understood why those in high positions visited here regularly.

The higher the position, the less relaxed one became.

Zhou Wanqing had been feeling this deeply lately. Was the pressure on the top leader really that much higher than when she was a vice president?

For such a large enterprise with tens of thousands of employees, she was the person primarily responsible for whether they could put food on the table.

This made Zhou Wanqing finally understand how difficult it had been for her father.

She was only managing one company, while her father had to care for an entire large province.

For someone like Zhou Wanqing who held real power, a casual decision could determine a person's life or death.

As the saying goes, one thought makes a Buddha, and one thought makes a demon.

It was the same for Su Nange.

He now possessed things and abilities that transcended worldly laws.

To control such power, he had to have an extremely strong inner self.

It was like Jiu Mozhi; no matter how powerful your martial arts were, without the tempering of Buddhist teachings, they would eventually harm you.

Su Nange had a long-term vision. He wanted to strengthen not only his exterior but also his heart.

And this Zen temple was a good place for him to find peace.

Of course, it could also restrain his expanding desires.

A novice monk found Su Nange and said that the chanting for the jade stone was complete.

The two of them went to retrieve it together.

When the box was opened again, perhaps due to a psychological effect...

The icy jadeite seemed even more dazzling, faintly glowing with a sacred light.

Zhou Wanqing's phone suddenly rang; it was her mother calling.

Zhou Wanqing didn't avoid Su Nange and answered it.

It turned out that today Zhou Shuyan was personally escorting Wen Nianci back to Qiantang, and bringing the whole family to visit his father as well.

Wen Nianci told Zhou Wanqing to come home for dinner tonight.

She wanted her, as an aunt, to see her older brother's second child.

Actually, Zhou Wanqing understood her mother's intention; it was nothing more than trying to nudge her to start a family soon.

Zhou Wanqing was a bit helpless. "Accompany me to pick another gift. This time it's for a child."

Su Nange chuckled. "Sure, but it's almost mealtime. Let's have some vegetarian food at Faxi Temple before we leave."

Zhou Wanqing nodded.

Unexpectedly, the vegetarian meal at Faxi Temple was quite unique. Zhou Wanqing enjoyed it.

Su Nange chuckled. Of course it's good. I spent over a hundred thousand for the monk's consecration.

Wouldn't they provide a good meal?

Looking at the magnificent temple, Su Nange showed an intriguing smile again. Li Runfa, you'd better hand over that building of yours soon.

Su Nange accompanied Zhou Wanqing, feeling a bit nervous.

Looking at the huge mall, he thought, I hope I don't run into any acquaintances today. Buddha, I've spent so much on incense money at your place, you'll protect me, right?

But looking up, Ye Tingting was staring at him.

Of course, this wasn't the real Ye Tingting, but her appearing on a new poster.

This time, she was alone on the poster, showcasing various winter outfits.

She looked youthful, beautiful, and full of vitality.

"What are you looking at?"

Zhou Wanqing suddenly asked.

"Nothing, just looking around. Did you finish picking?"

Zhou Wanqing shook her head. "I don't know what children like."

"How old is your brother's child?"

"Less than eight months old."

"Then it's simple. At that age, they can't play with toys. Buy a gold lock or a silver bracelet."

"Handcuff it to the kid's wrist, and hey, let him know from a young age that this world is a prison. Hehe, the beauty of the world, the beauty."

Zhou Wanqing slapped Su Nange hard with one hand.

"Stop being such a jerk!"

Nevertheless, Zhou Wanqing walked toward a jewelry store.

She didn't even realize that she was listening more and more to the young man beside her.