Chapter 676

"Young Master Han, let's go," Zhou Lin said softly. "The Abbot has invited us so warmly; we must not disappoint him."

"All right. Please lead the way, Master." Han Rui had no choice but to agree, though he still quietly gave her a meaningful look.

The clever, quick-witted girl instantly understood Han Rui's intention. A gentle, serene smile curved her lips as she said softly, "Sir, Uncle, let's go too."

"Certainly." Chen Shancheng and Chen Shanwu naturally had no objection. Smiling broadly, they said, "Then we'll trouble you."

Han Rui gently shook his head, said something to the young novice monk beside him, and led the three of them up the mountain. Before long, they came upon a meditation room in a secluded, deep courtyard of the temple.

Pushing open the door, they found the room simply furnished yet quite neat. An ancient, elegant Buddha statue stood within, kind-eyed and smiling, giving off a feeling of warmth and approachability. Incense and candles burned upon the altar table, their curling smoke rising and filling the air with a rich, pleasant fragrance.

"Sit." Chen Shancheng pointed at the Cushions and politely asked, "Would you like tea or tea soup?"

"No need." Han Rui shook his head. "We're stuffed. We came here specifically to burn incense and worship Buddha, for no particular reason—simply because my mother likes it."

Han Rui and Zhou Lin exchanged a glance and nodded lightly. Then they knelt upon the Cushions and listened to Chen Shancheng and Chen Shanwu converse.

Only after speaking for a while did Chen Shancheng notice Han Rui and the others. He asked softly, "May I ask your names?"

"My name is Zhou Lin," Zhou Lin said with a smile.

Chen Shancheng paused, surprised. "So it's Miss Zhou."

"Sir, you know me?" Zhou Lin asked