C70 Wise Old Man
After he finished applying the ointment, He Linqing pulled out a thin blanket and gently placed it over Wang Yanran's body. Picking up the porcelain bottle from the table, he stood up and walked out, closing the door gently on the way out.
He Lin Qing walked up to the old Daoist Priest's room and knocked on the door before walking in. He realized that the old master was quietly wiping away his tears. It was a strange old man. Perhaps he had come across some sorrowful thoughts, so he didn't ask, "Master, thank you again for your medicine."
When the old Daoist saw that it was He Linqing walking in and also realized that he was secretly wiping away his tears, he felt somewhat embarrassed. However, in the blink of an eye, the old Daoist Priest's mood seemed to have changed again.
"Little Scholar, come and sit over here and chat with this old man."
He Linqing pulled over a small chair and sat down facing the old Daoist. At this time, he calmed his heart down and got time to carefully size up the old Daoist Priest opposite of him. He looked to be in his late twenties, had a full head of white hair, a hale and hearty spirit, and a kind face. He had a silver beard on his nose and chin, giving him a sage-like appearance. "The more he looked into the old man's eyes, the more amiable he felt. It felt like he had seen him somewhere before.
The old Daoist looked at He Lin Qing with a smile and asked, "The girl in that room, is she your girlfriend?"
He Linqing could only cry out in depression. "This old Taoist, why is he so gossipy? He immediately asked about this. He's really interested in the affairs of men and women." He hurriedly explained, "Old Master, you misunderstood. That young lady, I just met her today and saved her when she was at the bottom of the cliff."
"This young man is not bad. He was able to go down the cliff to save people, and was willing to sacrifice himself for others. Not bad, not bad. He's a very warm-hearted person." The old Daoist said in appreciation, "This old man knows that the cliff is over a hundred meters deep. If I'm not careful, it could kill me."
Hearing the old Daoist praise her, He Linqing scratched her head in embarrassment and said, "I didn't think too much about it at that time. I can't just stand by and watch him die." "Hehe."
How strange. How could his prideful heir become so meek when facing an old man? Not only that, he even felt a sense of closeness to him.
"But then again, I think that girl is pretty good. If you like her, then go chase her!" The old Daoist laughed heartily.
He Lin Qing was greatly embarrassed. Can't we have a good chat?
The old Daoist could see that He Linqing was feeling unnatural and said in a clear voice, "Alright, alright. I'm not teasing you anymore. Let's get to the point."
The old Daoist man's expression suddenly changed. "I heard from the little monkey that your name is He Lin Qing?" The little monkey that the old Daoist spoke of was the little Daoist from the temple.
"Yes, I am called He Lin Qing, a student of Su City University. I came here on vacation to play around."
"Is your father called He Zhengxin?" The old Daoist continued to ask.
He Lin Qing suddenly became alert and quickly jumped up from her chair. There were very few people who knew that she was from the He family. Moreover, she casually mentioned her father's name. He Lin Qing could not help but become alert. Even when facing such an old man, he looked at the old Daoist with a puzzled expression, "Who are you?" "What do you want?"
"Sit down, sit down. What could an old man like me do? "Don't be nervous." The old Daoist saw through He Linqing's thoughts and said, "Young man, this old man only knows your father because he has some connections with the He Clan."
He Linqing was right. He was an old man, what was there to be afraid of? He then relaxed and sat back down on the chair.
The old Daoist slowly said, "That's right. You two really look alike." At this moment, the wise old man had a sorrowful look on his face.
The old Daoist said in a serious tone, "In recent years, I heard that the He family has been doing business at home and abroad, involving all sorts of businesses and businesses. For the past three years, they have won the title of richest man. That's right, isn't it? "
He Linqing was surprised. An old Daoist in the mountains actually knew our He Clan so well. He Linqing nodded and motioned for the old Daoist to continue. He wanted to see if the old Daoist knew anything more about the He Clan.
The old Daoist continued, "The He family's business plans for the past few years have become more extensive. They want to control all the industries that make money. Looks like your father has very well inherited your grandfather's legacy. "
"My grandfather, you know my grandfather?" He Lin Qing was extremely shocked, "20 years ago, my grandfather ran away from home and there was no news of him. We've been looking for it. Do you know where he is? "
"I haven't seen him in years as well …" The old Daoist Priest's mood seemed to have returned to a distant era.
The glimmer of hope that He Linqing had just ignited was extinguished once more. The whole family had been looking for Grandpa for 20 years. It was said that someone had seen him in Su City before. This was probably the other reason why his father abandoned him in Su City. He hoped that by chance, he would be able to find the Old Master.
Then, the old Daoist sighed and continued, "The development of society is too fast. Wanting to control all industries is easier said than done. Maybe the old man is out of his mind. "
"But …" The old Taoist let out a sigh of relief, "Xiao Qing, did you know? No matter how much the business model changes, no matter how many industries are involved, no matter how much money one earns, it is just a fleeting thought. "
He Linqing retorted, "Do you really think that the He Clan's strength cannot control all of their businesses?"
"I don't know. "As the old saying goes, one can't get rich past the third generation. The He family can be considered the third generation here." The old Daoist said faintly, "How can I make this business last for a long time? Have you thought about this question? "
Unconsciously, He Lin Qing also began to ponder over this question.
Recently, he had been feeling extremely frustrated. The matter with the two sisters, Mo Yu and Mo Ting, was merely the trigger. From the bottom of his heart, He Lin Qing disapproved of the clan's methods. In order to accomplish his family's business, he could control other people's thoughts and even their lives. He only served the He family loyally. But there was nothing he could do.
The old Daoist continued, "Xiao Qing, you must remember that the human heart is the most important thing. You must not turn into money, no matter what means you use, regardless of family relationships. Then, even if you own the entire world, what meaning would there be? "
After listening to the old man's earnest teachings, He Lin Qing suddenly raised her head. The question that puzzled him recently finally had an answer. Wise and wise like the old man, with a few words, you can't see the light of day.
What kind of path will I, He Lin Qing, walk in the future? The answer was clear now.
That was to walk a path that benefited the masses and become a benevolent merchant. Perhaps this is a more difficult path. However, at this moment, He Lin Qing had already made up her mind. No matter how difficult it was, she would bravely continue onward.
The old Daoist looked lovingly at He Linqing. From his expression, the old man could already understand that his meaning had been clearly understood by this brat. His eyes were filled with gratification. Immediately, his childish nature rose, "Xiao Qing, you have a good disposition. You'll know from how you treat your girlfriend, haha. "
Again and again.
Helpless, He Lin Qing rolled her eyes. "How many times have I said it? He's not my girlfriend."
"Good, good, the Old Man believes it. Alright, let's go see your girlfriend. " The old Daoist continued to joke around.
Sigh! A human heart isn't ancient. Why is an old Daoist in the depths of the mountains always like this?
He Lin Qing shook her head as she stood up and slipped out as if she was escaping. The old Daoist looked in the direction that He Linqing had left and sighed. He stopped smiling and pondered for a long time.