Seeing her, ire smiled. “Mengmeng, why are you here so early today?”


    Sun Mengmeng smiled back. “Good morning, President willson. I got up early and went to Qixia Temple to get a health talisman from a monk for my family. But I didn’t get anything in the end. I’m so disappointed.”


    ire asked curiously, “How did youe back empty-handed? Isn’t Qixia Temple open today?”


    “It is open,” Sun Mengmeng said with a shrug. “I just got the timing wrong. I thought Master Jingqing would be there today, but it turns out he’s not going until tomorrow. I went too early.”


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    Sun Mengmeng smiled and exined, “Master Jingqing is very well-known. He’s one of the youngest eminent monks in China. His understanding of Buddhism far surpasses that of most monks. Over the past year or two, he’s been traveling to major temples around the country, giving teachings and blessing Buddhist items. It’s said that the health and peace amulets he blesses are especially effective.”


    “Really?” ire asked, surprised.


    “Of course it’s true!” Sun Mengmeng replied. “President willson, why don’t we go to Qixia Temple together tomorrow morning? If we leave around seven, we’ll be back in time for work. We can get some amulets for your husband and your parents.”


    ire smiled. “My husband actually knows a lot about Feng Shui. He even made me an amulet a long time ago.”


    “That’s different,” Sun Mengmeng said seriously. “Feng Shui is based on the I Ching and Bagua, which belong more to Chinese Taoism. Master Jingqing is a Buddhist monk, and his amulets are rooted in Buddhist tradition. It’s like Android and Apple phones—they run onpletely different systems.”


    ire was amused by her analogy andughed. “Mengmeng, you’re quite something. That’s a great metaphor. But have you thought about this? Whether it’s Android or Apple, isn’t just one phone enough?”


    Sun Mengmeng replied earnestly, “President willson, you know how Indians worship, right? They believe in millions of gods and can pray to any theye across. Why? It’s all about extra protection. When I face trouble, I ask blessings from both East and West. What if one god isn’t avable, and another just happens to be nearby? Then at least I’ve got coverage, right?”


    As she spoke, she raised her eyebrows and smiled. “President willson, let me show you how it’s done.”


    She then closed her eyes, pressed her palms together, and earnestly recited, “God, Jesus, Buddha, Bodhisattva, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jade Emperor, Queen Mother of the West—your humble granddaughter Mengmeng prays for all the gods to bless me with wealth and a long life. Amitabha, Amen, Amen, please grant my wish quickly!”


    ire was amused by her solemn expression andughed. “This is the first time I’ve seen anyone worship like that.”


    “Isn’t it amazing?” Sun Mengmeng grinned. “These are my special techniques. So, President willson, how about joining me tomorrow? The more gods you worship, the more protection you get. It doesn’t cost a thing—just the price of admission to Qixia Temple. No risk, no loss!”


    Watching Sun Mengmeng’s yful yet sincere energy, ire couldn’t help but feel a deep fondness for her. Over the past year, thepany had grown rapidly, now employing dozens of people. Yet most of them were seasoned workce veterans—calcting and shrewd. Sun Mengmeng was different. She was diligent, cheerful, eager to learn, and neverined. ire had already made ns to groom her for greater responsibilities.


    And truthfully, Sun Mengmeng’s words had convinced her. After all, getting up a bit earlier, whether or not it brought tangible results, certainly wouldn’t hurt her or her family.


    She smiled and said, “Alright, I’ll trust you this time. Let’s meet at the gate of Qixia Temple at seven tomorrow morning!”


    Sun Mengmeng beamed. “Awesome! It’s a deal, President willson!”