On a fine day when Yanchuan's physical strength could keep up, he and Jinzhi went together to Qing'an Temple to fulfill a vow.
At the sight of the monk again, he solemnly uttered only one phrase, "Amitabha Buddha."
At that time, Yanchuan did not understand why the old monk was so emotional, and after bidding the monk farewell, both Jinzhi and Yanchuan went to offer incense.
Both knelt before the Buddha very devoutly, thanking the Buddha for His mercy on them.
It was not until later on the way home that Yanchuan learned the story of the monk from Jinzhi.
After listening to it, Yanchuan remained silent, thinking that when the monk saw him, he probably thought of his own lover.
But his lover had not been so lucky and had long since passed away.
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Time swiftly moved into May, and it had been half a year since Yanchuan had awoken.
