"Then I will go back and have someone organize some materials for you to review, so you will have a better idea of the situation," Old Yun said directly.
"Alright." The Big Boss nodded.
Zhu Yanyi did not know that her single phone call had triggered a new wave of changes. After resting well at home for a night, she went to Xie Zhong’s house with Zhu Yanli and Zhu Zhibin, bringing New Year gifts.
As they entered Xie Zhong’s courtyard, they saw Qi Qiao'er basking in the sun at the door. The two little kids, Tianyun and Guiyun, were playing nearby. Seeing Zhu Yanyi and the others arrive, Tianyun and Guiyun’s eyes lit up.
"A-Nan Sister, A-Ni Sister, Doumiao Brother!"
"Little Tianyun, Little Guiyun." Zhu Zhibin gently shook the toys in his hand. "Look what I brought for you."
"Toys! I want them!" Tianyun and Guiyun each hugged Zhu Zhibin’s legs. Zhu Yanyi and Zhu Yanli laughed heartily at the sight. Qi Qiao'er smiled too. "You’re back. Come in quickly. The sun is nice today, perfect for warming up. It feels so good."
"Where is Grandpa?" Zhu Yanli and Zhu Yanyi handed their gifts to Qi Qiao'er.
"It’s the end of the year. The cultural station is organizing a Little New Year gala, so she went to discuss it. She’ll be back for lunch," Qi Qiao'er said, smiling warmly at Zhu Yanli and Zhu Yanyi. "It’s good to see you back. Your second uncle’s wedding is on the fifth day of the first lunar month."
Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "I heard from Mama on the phone last time that Second Uncle was getting married, so I came specifically to celebrate."
"Not just to celebrate, but to help too," Qi Qiao'er said without any hesitation. "When your second aunt comes in, you two will need to welcome her and entertain the guests."
"No problem." Zhu Yanyi and Zhu Yanli exchanged a smile and agreed.
Seeing Zhu Zhibin playing with Xie Tianyun and Xie Guiyun, and Zhu Yanli helping Qi Qiao'er with chores, Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment and said, "Grandma, I’m going to check out the Guanyin Temple. I’ll be back soon."
"Go ahead. The Mingwang Hall is finished. It will be consecrated on New Year’s Eve. You can go take a look now while it’s quiet. It’s quite nice," Qi Qiao'er replied kindly.
Zhu Yanyi nodded and left Zhu Yanli and Zhu Zhibin behind, heading to the Guanyin Temple on her own.
Over the years, the Guanyin Temple had remained popular due to its efficacy. With the New Year approaching, many tourists from far away came specifically to burn incense. After offering incense to Guanyin, Zhu Yanyi went to the Mingwang Hall nearby to take a look.
Of course, the Mingwang Hall was not yet open to the public, and ordinary people could not enter. However, Zhu Yanyi was familiar with many people at the temple. Everyone knew her as the Medical Buddha Girl, so no one stopped her when she wanted to enter the Mingwang Hall.
Inside the Mingwang Hall, there were no candles lit since it had not been consecrated yet. The only light came through the windows. The statue of Mingwang, not yet consecrated, was covered by a large red silk cloth, hiding its appearance from view.
Zhu Yanyi closed her eyes. The cinnabar mole between her eyebrows shimmered slightly. She found that she could clearly see the specific details of the Mingwang statue.
Acala Mingwang, though still, exuded majesty. He did not need the gentle and kind features of the Buddha; he had his own style of dealing with the world. Unlike ordinary Bodhisattvas who stood or sat in meditation, his right foot was crossed on the platform, while his left foot hung down casually. It looked relaxed, yet carried supreme authority.