mtl008 Chapter 172 The Troubles Caused by Washing Clothes
Chapter 172 The Troubles Caused by Washing Clothes
The next day.
In the early summer morning, the Bailin Temple is shrouded in tranquility and light mist.
The lush greenery of ancient trees and the melodious singing of birds, together with the faint sounds of bells in the distance, form the prelude to early summer.
The monks walk lightly, sweeping the dust to welcome the new year; on the training ground, the whirling of fists and sabers, the shining of sweat, fully demonstrate the essence of martial arts.
The breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness. The morning at Bailin Temple is simple yet charming, and full of vitality in its tranquility.
A group of "beggars" angrily broke into the door of the utility room.
In fact, this group of people were not real beggars, but disciples of Luohan Hall.
So why are they called beggars?
That's because the monk robes worn by these Arhat Hall disciples were covered with holes of varying sizes, making them look tattered, as if they had just fought with vicious dogs.
The leader of this group of Luohan Hall disciples is Huiyuan, the eldest brother of Luohan Hall who is famous among the younger generation of Bailing Temple and is known as the "strongest monk".
Huiyuan, the eldest brother of Luohan Hall, is 183cm tall and weighs 80kg. He has a lean body and strong muscles, showing his deep martial arts background.
He had a resolute face, his brows revealed an iron will, and his eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything in the world.
As he walked, his steps were steady and powerful, and every step displayed the confidence and composure of a warrior.
Huiyuan's aura is majestic, and his body is like a towering mountain, which is intimidating. He lives up to the reputation of "the strongest monk".
Standing next to him was a man with shifty eyes, a pointed chin and monkey cheeks. This man was Huiyuan's follower Huiqing. His two small green bean-like eyes were darting around.
Huiqing glanced around the utility room with her green eyes and suddenly punched the counter in the utility room.
"boom!"
Huicheng, the monk in charge of the general affairs room, was so frightened by the sudden noise that his legs were shaking...
[Here we need to give some basic information about the eight major halls of Bailin Temple.]
1Prajna Hall: Prajna Hall is an important department in Bailin Temple, mainly responsible for studying the martial arts of various schools and sects in the world.
2 Zhikeyuan: Zhikeyuan is the conference affairs group, etiquette team and guesthouse of Bailin Temple, responsible for receiving visiting guests and hosting various martial arts events.
3 Yaowang Hospital: Yaowang Hospital is not only the hospital of Bailin Temple, but also serves as a pharmaceutical factory and new drug research and development center.
4 Bodhi Courtyard: Bodhi Courtyard is the place in Bailin Temple for eminent monks to practice Buddhism. It mainly teaches Buddhism but not martial arts.
5. Luohan Hall: Luohan Hall is an important place for Bai Lin’s disciples to practice, mainly studying martial arts such as boxing, stick and formation.
6. Dharma Academy: Dharma Academy is the institute in Bailin Temple that is responsible for researching the most profound martial arts of the sect.
7. Discipline Hall: The Discipline Hall is where disciples who break the precepts are punished. It is mainly responsible for maintaining the discipline and rules of Bailin Temple.
8 Sutra Library: Sutra Library, also known as Dharma Hall, is where the senior monks in Bailin Temple preach and store Buddhist scriptures. It houses a large number of Buddhist scriptures and martial arts books, and is an important base for cultural inheritance and academic research in Bailin Temple.
Miscellaneous Affairs Room: This department is not even a hall, and has the lowest status in Bailin Temple. Just by listening to the name, you can know the function of this department, which is to store sundries, manage miscellaneous matters, and maintain hygiene. To be frank, the position of the monks in the Miscellaneous Affairs Room in Bailin Temple is similar to that of cleaners in cities today.
From this we can see that the monks in the general affairs room have such low status, like dust under the golden bricks of the Buddhist temple. Even the head monk Huicheng, facing the wrath of the monks in the Arhat Hall, could not help but tremble with his legs and his heart was surging.
However, Huicheng was the chief monk after all, and his years of experience in dealing with people helped him calm down quickly.
His face quickly returned to its usual kindness and tact. "Amitabha, fellow brothers and sisters, I have come to the general affairs room suddenly. What is there to discuss with you? I am Huicheng, and I would like to hear the details." He clasped his hands together and tried his best to remain respectful.
Huiqing was a burly man with sharp eyes. His small green bean-like eyes locked onto Huicheng tightly, and a hint of disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Huicheng, are you really blind?
Can't you see how tattered our monk uniforms are?
How do you manage the temple's chores on a daily basis in the general affairs room?
"A bunch of good-for-nothings who can't even do the most basic laundry in such a perfunctory way. If the abbot knew about this, I'm afraid your position as the head monk would have to be replaced!"
Upon hearing this, Huicheng quickly glanced at the disciples of the Arhat Hall. He saw that they were dressed in rags, with holes all over their monk uniforms, making them look like beggars.
He couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart, "Those two brats Huijing and Huineng really got into big trouble this time!
My position as the leader was hard-earned, how can it be destroyed because of their mistakes?
I will never clean up the mess that Huijing and Huineng have caused. They must bear the blame themselves!"
After thinking for a while, Huicheng decided to adopt a roundabout strategy: "My fellow brothers and sisters, your clothes are indeed washed by the two brothers Huijing and Huineng.
We in the general affairs department act in an open and honest manner and will admit our mistakes when we make them.
I suggest that you go directly to the two of them to resolve this matter face to face. Our utility room will never cover up any wrong behavior.
At the same time, our general service room is willing to mend the monks' uniforms for you, and guarantee that the clothes of the Arhat Hall will be given priority for cleaning in the future.
Brother Huiyuan, do you think this matter can be turned from a big thing to a small thing, or from a small thing to nothing?
After all, if I were punished for this matter, it would not benefit my fellow brothers and sisters.
How about doing me a favor? What do you think, Brother Huiyuan?"
Huicheng's words revealed sincerity and wisdom. He not only gave enough respect to the fellow disciples in the Arhat Hall, but also cleverly gained room for maneuver for himself and the General Affairs Office by offering insignificant benefits. At the same time, he cleverly transferred the responsibility to Huijing and Huineng, making them the target of public criticism.
Huicheng was able to take the position of head of the General Affairs Room, which shows that he indeed possesses abilities and skills that cannot be underestimated.
After listening to Huicheng's statement, Huiyuan's eyes flashed with hesitation, and he was obviously weighing the pros and cons.
He turned and looked at Huiqing, as if seeking some confirmation.
Huiqing blinked her green eyes quickly and nodded slightly.
With Huiqing's suggestion, Huiyuan's attitude immediately became firm.
“Junior Brother Huicheng, since you promised to mend our clothes, we will no longer hold the Utility Room responsible.
But please remember the promise you made to me today."
There was a hint of majesty in Huiyuan's words, but also a hint of tolerance.
Then, he changed the subject, "By the way, Junior Brother Huicheng, do you know where Huijing and Huineng are now?"
Huicheng immediately replied, "Brother Huijing and Brother Huineng are currently working the fields in the back hills."
As these words were spoken, the monks of the Arhat Hall turned around and left one after another, and the storm seemed to have subsided.
Huicheng walked out of the counter, clasped his hands together, and respectfully bid farewell to Huiyuan and his group. "Farewell, Brother Huiyuan!"
There was a hint of relief in his voice.
However, after everyone in the Arhat Hall left, Huicheng could not help but mutter to himself: "My two junior brothers Huijing and Huineng, please don't blame me. I am also helpless. It is difficult for a clay Buddha to save himself when crossing a river.
Cough~"
He sighed softly.
Outside the utility room, Huiqing raised his arm and shouted, "Brothers from the Arhat Hall, let's go settle accounts with Huijing and Huineng now!
Everyone follow me to the back mountain!"
Under his leadership, the monks of Arhat Hall marched towards the back mountain in a mighty manner, and a new storm was about to set off in the back mountain.