The person in charge arrived quickly. She already knew what had happened. Although she was the head of this place, she did not really believe in gods or Buddhas. However, the event happened in broad daylight, in front of everyone. Even if she did not believe, she had to believe when she saw the cinnabar mole on Zhu Yanyi’s forehead.
He knew Xie Zhong. Xie Zhong was very famous in this village and even in the entire Sicheng Town. It was said that the place where they lived now used to belong to Xie Zhong’s ancestors, but Xie Zhong had sold it all. Regardless, he knew and admired Xie Zhong’s talent.
“Brother Xie Zhong.”
Xie Zhong smiled slightly when he saw the man. They clearly knew each other. “Ah Guang, it’s you. I didn’t expect you to be the person in charge here.”
“I have nothing much to do. I am old now and can’t do many things. Managing a temple is fine.” Ah Guang smiled and said, “Brother, let’s go to my practice chamber to talk.”
It was indeed inconvenient to talk here. Xie Zhong nodded and led Zhu Yanyi and her sister to follow Ah Guang to his practice chamber.
Ah Guang made a cup of tea for Xie Zhong. He also placed a small plate of candies in front of Zhu Yanyi and Zhu Yanli. Then he sat down.
Xie Zhong did not beat around the bush. He said directly, “I guess you have heard about what happened in front of the Guanyin Temple just now?”
Ah Guang nodded. “I heard.” He smiled helplessly. “Brother, don’t laugh at me. Although I manage this area, I originally did not believe in gods or Buddhas. But now, with things happening in broad daylight in front of everyone, it is hard not to believe even if I want to. Brother, tell me, what should we do about this?”
They were all from Zhuangyuan Village. No one wanted the village to suffer. Even though things looked good now, the events from a few years ago still made people feel terrified.
Xie Zhong said, “I came to find you because of this.” He took a sip of tea. “Ani is my granddaughter. Such an event, such a rare encounter, is actually a rare opportunity for Zhuangyuan Village. It would be better if we cooperate. It is a win-win situation.”
“What do you mean?” Ah Guang asked curiously.
Xie Zhong looked serious. “Think about it. If the miracles here spread in the future, many people will surely come to visit. Among them, there will inevitably be many rich and powerful people. As long as the development is positive, they will surely support it. In that case, can you imagine the future of Zhuangyuan Village? However…” Xie Zhong paused here.
“However, what?” Ah Guang asked seriously.
“Before the nineteenth day of the second lunar month, we must absolutely not let anyone know about this.” Xie Zhong looked at Ah Guang. “Ani said the Bodhisattva asked her to pass a message. The Bodhisattva will show her spirit on the nineteenth day of the second lunar month. We do not know what the scene will be like then. It is better to prepare secretly. Most importantly, we cannot let people discover Ani. Human hearts are unpredictable. Who knows what others might want to do? There were many people present today, but they were mostly from Zhuangyuan Village. Just inform the village committee to tell those who went not to speak of this outside. That will be enough. After the nineteenth day of the second lunar month, when the Bodhisattva shows her spirit and Ani’s identity as the Medical Buddha Girl is confirmed, it will not matter if outsiders know.”
“Why do you say that, Brother?” Ah Guang really did not understand.