The night fell.
At a high-end restaurant in a global chain hotel in Hawaii.
At this time.
Half a day had passed since the vampire incident. After dealing with the vampire, Zhang Wei came here to eat. Thanks to the first prize his mother won, his accommodation and meals at the hotel were all-inclusive, so he unceremoniously ordered the most expensive food in the hotel.
And for this reason.
He declined Lis's dinner invitation and came here to eat. First, it was a free meal, which saved Lis money. Second, he was afraid that Lis would be too enthusiastic, which would prevent him from exploring the Hawaiian night view tonight.
"Alas, the food here is indeed unique, but the portions are too small."
Zhang Wei picked up a small piece of pastry on the plate with a fork and knife and put it into his mouth in one bite.
Although Western cuisine also emphasizes color, aroma, and taste, it also values quality over quantity. Basically, a dish can be finished in a few bites, not enough to even fill the gaps between Zhang Wei's teeth. He ordered many dishes and ate slowly, taking several hours to barely feel full.
"It would be great if the portions were larger. Unfortunately, Westerners emphasize elegance and just want to taste the flavor. No wonder many Western rich people are so thin. After a few bites of food, they can't even eat enough. The more they eat, the smaller their appetite becomes. How can they get fat?"
Zhang Wei said, picking up his phone to order more food before going out for a stroll.
He opened WeChat.
He had originally planned to chat with Qiu Xiaolin and Lu Lianxue, but considering that it was the end of the semester and there would be essays and other things to do, he gave up the idea:
"I'll go find them in person when I get back. Hmm?"
He muttered to himself.
Zhang Wei suddenly let out a soft exclamation, his attention caught by a WeChat discussion group in the chat list.
It was a discussion group named 'Super Fearless', with only three members: Zhang Wei, Zhang Chao, and Wunian. Zhang Chao had created it out of boredom before, as Wunian was now on Mount Wutai and Zhang Wei was in Luxia City.
It could be seen.
The discussion group now had over 99+ unread messages. It was precisely because of the high number of messages that Zhang Wei's attention was drawn. This was the first time since the group was created; usually, they just chatted casually among themselves.
[Zhang Wei]: What are you guys chatting about so enthusiastically? You've chatted so much that I don't even want to scroll through the chat history.
[Zhang Chao]: Zhang Wei, you've come at the right time.
[Wunian]: Amitabha, Zhang Wei, aren't you on vacation in Hawaii? How do you have time to play on your phone?
[Zhang Wei]: What's up, @Zhang Chao
[Zhang Wei]: @Wunian, haha, I'm eating now. The dishes at this high-end restaurant are served slowly, so I'm looking at my phone.
[Zhang Chao]: We're talking about the dormitory building at Wutai Mountain where Wunian is.
[Zhang Chao]: I don't know if you know, Zhang Wei, but in every temple, the monks pay great attention to the houses. They all name their houses, strictly following ancient traditions.
[Zhang Wei]: I know this. It's like in the imperial palace, this place is called the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and this place is the palace of a certain concubine, and so on.
[Zhang Chao]: Yes, yes, exactly.
[Zhang Chao]: Wunian's dormitory building was blown up by the Senluo Division, right? It's already under construction and nearing completion. The speed is quite fast, isn't it? Then, you know, they need to name this dormitory building. Their elders asked Wunian to name it.
[Zhang Chao]: It's because Wunian has the highest prestige among the younger generation in their temple.
[Zhang Chao]: Wunian and I are now discussing the name of their dormitory building.
[Wunian]: Amitabha, I've never been good at naming things. And once a dormitory building is named, unless the building is blown up, it will basically never be changed. For example, the main halls of Mount Wutai have not been changed since their establishment.
[Wunian]: So I asked Zhang Chao to discuss the name with me.
[Zhang Chao]: Haha, Zhang Wei, don't underestimate Wunian's intelligence. When debating Buddhist principles, he's like a fierce killer, but when it comes to naming things, he's like an idiot. Do you know that he recently got a dog with his online girlfriend?
[Zhang Chao]: Guess what he named the dog?
[Zhang Wei]: What? But Wunian, you're doing great! You're even raising a dog with Xia Mei. What's next, raising a child? *Laughing emoji.jpg*
[Wunian]: Amitabha, don't talk nonsense. The reason I suggested getting a dog was that I was afraid that donor Xia Mei would always pester me. She and I are impossible, so I got a dog to distract donor Xia Mei.
[Zhang Chao]: Wunian, you're letting a dog distract Xia Mei from you. Can I understand this as you actually think you're inferior to a dog? After all, a dog can divert Xia Mei's attention from you. *Laughing so hard I'm hitting the bed.jpg*
[Wunian]: ...
[Zhang Wei]: Zhang Chao, you... you're so mean, hahahahahahahaha
[Zhang Wei]: I think Wunian is going to be upset. If Xia Mei really gets distracted by a dog, then your reputation, Wunian, I feel like it's worse than losing a bet.
[Zhang Chao]: So the question is, Wunian, what breed of dog did you buy? A Chinese rural dog? Or a Husky? Or a Poodle?
[Wunian]: Amitabha, stop focusing on me. Let's talk about the name of the dormitory building.
[Zhang Wei]: What does your temple look like? Generally, when naming buildings, it's either poetic or based on the appearance or use of the building. Since yours is a temple, it can't be poetic, so it must be based on the appearance or use of the building.
Then.
Wunian sent many photos of their temple dormitory building.
[Zhang Chao]: I have to say, Wunian, the building you have on Mount Wutai is really beautiful. Not only can people live in it, but there's also a canteen on the first floor. It's perfect for eating and living, so you don't have to worry about not having late-night snacks.
[Wunian]: You flatter me. Actually, this was my idea. Mainly because the younger senior and junior monks are still growing, and they will continue to do so in the future. As the saying goes, health is the foundation of a person, so nutrition is important. Therefore, I suggested building a small canteen.
[Wunian]: And based on the suggestions provided by donor Xia Mei, I plan to have other monks responsible for this small canteen every week, making different specialty dishes each week to prevent the monks from getting tired of vegetarian food.
[Wunian]: So Zhang Wei, what do you think would be a good name for this?
[Zhang Wei]: Hearing you say that, I have a name in mind, but I don't know if I should say it.
[Zhang Chao]: Say it!
[Wunian]: Amitabha, Zhang Wei, please tell me.
[Zhang Wei]: I was thinking, since this is a temple building and it can also make delicious food, how about calling it 'Crazy Thursday Temple'? It's both fashionable and can give people a sense of crazy motivation to get up early.
As his message was sent.
Zhang Wei noticed that the group suddenly fell silent for a few seconds.
The next second.
[Zhang Chao]: Damn, hahahaha, Zhang Chao, I'll give you all my bamboo shoots. Compared to bamboo shoots, you are the real bamboo shoot, hahahaha.
[Wunian]: This name...
[Zhang Wei]: I'm being very serious, okay? The main thing is that this name is very attractive at first glance. Perhaps it can become a tourist attraction on Mount Wutai in the future, attracting tourists to visit the living and eating habits of the monks on Mount Wutai, and developing new tourist projects for Mount Wutai.
[Zhang Wei]: Think about it, doesn't this name have its own traffic? Tourists will hear it and think, "Wow, does Mount Wutai also have 'Crazy Thursday'?" Then they'll rush over. Oh, right, maybe we can contact KFC and have a joint promotion with Mount Wutai.
[Zhang Chao]: Stop talking. I'm a fan of KFC and a fan of Mount Wutai. I'm so happy to be a dual fan.
[Zhang Chao]: But honestly, Zhang Wei is right. This name can really attract traffic to Mount Wutai. And didn't you also say, Wunian, that the number of visitors to Mount Wutai has been decreasing in recent years, and people are less willing to come?
[Zhang Chao]: If you create a 'Crazy Thursday Temple', and then have guests stay there to experience the eating and living habits of the monks on Mount Wutai, and have a joint promotion with KFC, and release some toys like Psyduck monks, wow, the visitor traffic will skyrocket.
[Zhang Wei]: That's exactly what I mean. When the visitor traffic comes, your Mount Wutai can earn a lot of money, and even the incense money will increase, allowing you to better offer incense and tribute to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. It's killing two birds with one stone.
[Zhang Wei]: Perhaps there will even be extra money to repair other buildings in the temple.
[Zhang Chao]: I agree.
[Zhang Chao]: By the way, Wunian, why don't you tell your fellow monks what Zhang Wei said and discuss it with them? I think this plan is good, hahaha.
[Wunian]: ...Amitabha, stop singing each other's praises. I don't think this name is appropriate.
[Wunian]: However, you've reminded me that it's not just me who can decide. I also need the opinions of my fellow monks, as they will be living here in the future. I... I'll go ask them.
Then.
Wunian went to ask his senior and junior monks and told them Zhang Wei's naming proposal.
At the first moment.
The senior and junior monks were stunned, and then many of them were about to reject the proposal on the spot. But after hearing that they could earn a lot of incense, attract pilgrims, and eat all sorts of delicious food, many of them stopped their words.
On the other hand.
Zhang Wei didn't know what was happening with Wunian and was chatting with Zhang Chao:
[Zhang Chao]: By the way, Zhang Wei, how is Hawaii? Are there many busty women, hehehe.
[Zhang Wei]: To be honest, I haven't been to the beach yet.
[Zhang Chao]: ???
[Zhang Chao]: Are you kidding me? Didn't you go to Hawaii this morning? It's already evening. You've been in Hawaii for at least half a day, and you haven't been to Hawaii yet? This is unbelievable. What's your situation?
[Zhang Wei]: You're right, I encountered a ghost.
[Zhang Chao]: Damn, is that true or false?
[Zhang Wei]: It's true. It's your curse this morning. You son of a bitch. Whatever you say, it happens. You have no idea I've encountered two ghosts today, a werewolf and a vampire.
[Zhang Chao]: Ah, this, I don't take the blame. I just said it casually. Besides, I didn't just say it about you, I also said it about Wunian, but only you had something happen, and Wunian is fine. *Stubborn.jpg*
[Zhang Chao]: In conclusion, it's not my curse. You're just unlucky. Yes, that's right.
The two bickered back and forth.
After a long while.
Zhang Wei paused, as if he had thought of something, and sent a message to Zhang Chao.
[Zhang Wei]: Zhang Chao, have you noticed something.
[Zhang Chao]: What thing? Are you unlucky? Yes, I've noticed.
[Zhang Wei]: *Chibi Leo Kick.jpg*, I'll kill you. I'm not talking about that. I'm asking if you've noticed why Wunian hasn't replied yet? It's been a while, and he should have finished discussing with his fellow monks by now.
After sending the message.
Zhang Wei looked at his phone.
It had been almost half an hour since Wunian went to discuss with his fellow monks.
Logically speaking, it's just a proposal. With so many fellow monks, it shouldn't take half an hour to give an answer, right?
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