Chapter 206 - An Unexpected Discovery (2/2)

Shikong sighed and said, “Although I converted to Buddhism, after all, I have emotions, and I have many unforgettable experiences. How can I not miss my families? How can I not think about the things that I have experienced? However, I can cultivate my body and mind to calm myself down, and as time goes by, those things will gradually fade away.”

Yunyan had some emotions, “Since it was your personal experience, it would be difficult to completely forget it. I am afraid it is not easy, and it is impossible.” She then asked, “Little master, you are cultivating in the deep forest in the mountains. Don’t you feel bored?”

Shikong sighed again, “I am still not well-cultivated. How can I not feel bored after a long time? But this is also a kind of cultivation. I think, after a long time, those thoughts and troubles will be less, and gradually I will calm down.”

Seeing that Shikong was so honest, Yunyan felt that her benefactor was worth being a close friend. She asked, “Shikong, about the place you live, what was it like? Is it beautiful?”

Shikong smiled and said, “Yes, it is really beautiful and quiet. There are undulating hills, dense forests, birds flying and beasts coming and going. There are colorful flowers on the grass, adding colors and fragrance to the endless greenery. When I have nothing to do, I watch the beautiful scenery and purify my body and mind.”

Zhang Yunyan became interested, “So, you are really living in a beautiful and quiet place. I really want to have a look if I have the chance in the future.”

Shikong smiled and said, “Well, whenever you want to go, just let me know.”

Yunyan smiled silently and bitterly. Neither she nor the benefactor had any future. How could she see anything? She was just saying.

Knowing that Shikong was also interested in flowers, she was somewhat surprised, and it had also reminded her of some good memories. When she was a child, she was praised by Jiaxiang for wearing two pink wildflowers on her head. The two also decided to never be apart.

That was the first time for her to express her feelings, and it was also the affectionate love of two pure childlike hearts, which was expressed bluntly.

It was a pity that the world was changeable and it was impossible for her to take control. Her fiancé had passed away for many years. The good marriage had long been lost, which made her suffer until now.

Zhang Yunyan wiped the tears and sighed softly. She looked at the silent Shikong, not knowing what her benefactor was thinking. Maybe her own words evoked the memories of her benefactor, or maybe he was missing his teacher.

She asked, “Shikong, I heard what you said, and you seem to like flowers too. What color of flower do you think is the best?”

“Pink.” Shikong didn’t think about it and gave the answer directly.

Yunyan smiled and said, “I didn’t expect that you were the same with me. I like pink flowers, too.”

Shikong had some feelings, “In fact, I like pink flowers from childhood. Honestly, after I practice, when I have nothing to do, I will go to see the flowers. Sometimes I can sit there for an hour. I could remind me a lot about the good and painful memories…”

Zhang Yunyan was somewhat surprised. She didn’t think that a man, especially a monk, could like flowers so much. It was rare.

She sighed silently. If Jiaxiang was still alive, she could wear pink flowers and let her fiancé appreciate herself. They would never have enough time to kiss and love each other. If the person in front of her was Jiaxiang, she would not hesitate and rush into the arms of her fiancé, and they would embrace each other intimately.

Yunyan looked at the vague figure. She shook her head and sighed silently. It was another useless fantasy, and it would be impossible in this life.

Zhang Yunyan glanced at Shikong and saw that her benefactor was also meditating. She didn’t know what he was thinking, and whether it was related to the flowers.

Suddenly she came up with something and turned to Shikong. The inexplicable feeling came to her again, and it was unexpectedly discovered that this thing was the cause of this inexplicable feeling.

She understood a bit, and did feel that Shikong was different from other men. It was this difference that made her feel different.

It turned out that from the dialogue about flowers, Zhang Yunyan suddenly found that the voice of Shikong was similar to that of Jiaxiang. From the similar voice, she seemed to feel the care of Jiaxiang when he was still alive.

She looked at the vague figure and reminisced about the dialogue about the flowers. She felt it more and more likely that it was not a conjecture, nor did she intentionally associate it. The voice of her benefactor was indeed similar to that of her fiancé.

She had no doubts about her feelings. Her benefactor had a deep voice, which was a bit like that of her fiancé. From the similar voice, she had the feeling that Jiaxiang was around.

Yunyan was more emotional and somewhat moved. She didn’t expect that she could meet someone who had the similar voice to that of her fiancé, and it was her own benefactor. Even the preferences about flowers were the same. It was so unexpected and pleasing.

As a result, Yunyan had more intimate feelings towards Shikong, and her heart that had already died was beating again.

At this moment, she was with the man who had the similar voice to that of her fiancé, which reminded her of the good memories of the past. She seemed to be reunited with Jiaxiang.

This kind of feeling was short-lived, and the person in front of her was not her fiancé. She was dreaming uselessly again.

She sighed softly. Not to mention the similar voice, even if their appearance was similar like one person, what would be the use? After all, he was another man who had nothing to do with her fiancé.