Universe Infinite Canteen

Boss Yang brought out the commanding presence he was used to wielding in the business world, and Ma Lu couldn't well contradict him.

Since he had already warned him, for the sake of two hundred thousand, he could only compromise with the Master.

Ma Lu nodded and said bluntly, "No problem."

Boss Yang was very pleased. To him, anything that could be solved with money wasn't a problem, but for good fortune, he needed the Bodhisattva's blessing, and Master Hui De was undoubtedly the closest to the Bodhisattva.

Find your next read on novelbuddy

Based on Boss Yang's years of business experience, securing Master Hui De practically meant securing the Bodhisattva as well.

Therefore, the hospitality had to be top-notch. Boss Yang continued, "Two dishes aren't enough, Boss Ma, does your restaurant have any other vegetarian dishes? Add a few more. It's not easy for the Master to come here. Let's make it eight dishes and one soup, and I'll add a hundred thousand."

Before Ma Lu could speak, the chubby monk spoke up first, "Mr. Yang, there's no need for such extravagance. Eating in excess incurs five sins: more sleep, illness, lust, an inability to recite scriptures, and excessive worldly attachment."

"The Master makes sense, let it be six dishes then," Boss Yang waved a hand, "It can't be less than that. Don't worry, Master. I also have Pie Coupons here. If you really eat too much, you can exchange them for Atonement Cakes. I won't let you bear the five sins."

"What is an Atonement Cake?" Master Hui De asked, puzzled.

"Oh, it's a cake that can help you lose weight. I've already lost over 20 pounds thanks to these cakes," Boss Yang boasted proudly, showing off his significantly slimmer belly.

Master Hui De remained composed, "I never imagined that such marvelous things existed in this world.

The two young monks, however, curled their lips and showed skepticism in their eyes.

Boss Yang continued, "I've met many people in my years of doing business, including officials and the wealthy. Master Musk, you know, the one working on Starlink—two years ago we even dined together. He later became the world's richest man, and I'm not even impressed."

"There are only two people I truly admire, one is you, Master Hui De, an absolutely virtuous monk, and the other is Boss Ma."

"Ah, didn't you just say you weren't impressed by Musk?" a young monk interjected.

"Eh, the Boss Ma I was referring to isn't the one working on Starlink, it's the owner of this restaurant," replied Boss Yang.

"You flatter me too much," Ma Lu said from the side, flipping through a book.

"Not at all, not a bit," Boss Yang insisted, "Musk can't make me lose twenty pounds in a month without exercise or dieting like Atonement Pie can." He gave a thumbs up.

"I just had a checkup at the hospital a few days ago, no side effects at all, all my health indexes have improved from before. Hey, Master Hui De, do you think this might also be the Bodhisattva manifesting? But Boss Ma doesn't seem to believe in Buddhism. Right, Boss Ma, what do you believe in?"

"Uh, well, I believe... in the power of light?"

"Ah, can non-believers in Buddhism also experience a manifestation of the Bodhisattva?"

Faced with such a tricky question, Master Hui De remained calm, "What one believes in is just a form; the important thing is to see the nature from the form. Buddhist practice emphasizes focused devotion. Having a heart set on enlightenment, even worshipping Jesus, one can still be reborn in pure land."

"A lofty view, Master!" Boss Yang admired, "Every conversation with Master Hui De, I learn a lot. If it weren't for my busy schedule, I'd wish to stay in the temple for a month or so to listen to your teachings."

"Mr. Yang, you donate to the temple every year, supporting the Dharma. Your merit is boundless," the chubby monk said, bringing his hands together in prayer.

Subsequently, Boss Yang asked Master Hui De several questions about spiritual practice, mainly concerning how to prolong life and how to reach Nirvana after death.

Master Hui De answered each question, exuding the demeanor of a high monk.

The two had not talked for long when the dishes were served.

Master Hui De didn't have high expectations for the cuisine here. Over the years, as his fame grew, he had received numerous invitations from corporate groups and successful individuals.

He had stayed at places like Hilton and Sheraton and had met many a state banquet chef. Although Boss Yang had been enthusiastically recommending the food here, the restaurant's scale was evident.

Master Hui De felt that even if the food was good, it might not be that impressive.

However, he was shocked after just one bite of the appetizer and he could not maintain his solemn composure, quickly taking another pickled cucumber to his mouth…

The two young monks were still lost in thought when they looked up and saw that their master had already eaten more than half of a dish, leaving them dumbfounded.

Master Hui De also realized he was eating too much too quickly, especially since he had just mentioned that eating brings many sins, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Just as he was about to put down his chopsticks, the second dish was served, and Boss Yang said, "Master, please go ahead."

The plump monk had no choice but to take another piece, and once he tasted it, he couldn't help but continue eating. The food at the temple was actually quite delicious, which was why Master Hui De was content and plump.

Yet compared to the food here, it seemed inferior.

The two young monks were still puzzled by their master's eagerness to eat today, but once they had tasted the dishes on the table, their eyes lit up.

And since they had not been monks for long and their cultivation was far less than Master Hui De, they could not control themselves in the face of such delicious food and immediately turned into two hungry tigers competing for food.

Boss Yang, meanwhile, thought of asking about the situation in Nirvana while eating, preparing for his afterlife.

But seeing his two disciples nearly clearing the plate of vegetarian roast goose in front of him, Master Hui De had no mood to discuss Buddhism with Boss Yang.

Offhandedly, he responded, "The Western Nirvana? With a focused mind and all six senses contained, one can reach it." He then added, "Don't fight over it, leave two pieces of the vegetarian chicken for your master, I haven't eaten yet."

"What does 'containing all six senses' mean?" Boss Yang continued to ask earnestly.

"It means to keep the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind serene," Master Hui De explained.

"Ah, this." Seeing Master Hui De and his disciples fiercely competing for the vegetarian chicken, Boss Yang felt his own comprehension was still lacking.

Just then, Ma Lu brought out today's main dish, the steaming hair growth cake, which immediately caught everyone's attention as soon as it was placed on the table.

Especially the faint medicinal fragrance wafting through the air; just one sniff made everyone feel refreshed and relaxed, every pore opening.

Upon seeing the hair growth cake, Master Hui De immediately found the vegetarian chicken in his hand less appetizing.

Follow curr𝒆nt nov𝒆ls on fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com.

However, his two disciples reacted even quicker and reached out with their chopsticks, only to be stopped by a cough from their master a moment later.

The two young monks, finally not completely lost, heard the displeasure in their master's voice and, resisting their cravings, withdrew their hands.