Chapter 172: Calculation from Various Parties (1)_1
"This... this is a day’s earnings?" Master Hui Lian asked excitedly. Ding’an Temple is a prominent temple, and as the Guest Monk, he has seen plenty of silver in his time. However, earning from vegetarian meals was unheard of. In Master Hui Lian’s opinion, vegetarian dishes were too commonplace, and were usually beneath the notice of the wealthy nobility.
The price of the vegetarian meals was quite high, making it unaffordable for the common people. On the day the service was launched, he had expected no customers. However, the reality took him by a very pleasant surprise.
"Amitabha Buddha." The host abbot closed his eyes and chanted the Buddha’s name, seemingly indifferent to the silver piled up before him.
Master Hui Zhen couldn’t resist making a playful, triumphant face at Lin Ziyin, to show his joyous mood.
"Soy sauce, seasonings, vinegar, chili, and spices; no one outside can replicate them. Hence, I have no worry about our vegetarian meals becoming famous. However, our family’s production ability is currently limited, so we might have to reduce our supply for the monks of the temple," Lin Ziyin said.
"There is no need for self-reproach," said the host abbot, finally opening his eyes. His gaze, clear and sharp, rested deeply on Lin Ziyin.
Lin Ziyin sat upright. She held the host abbot in great esteem; from her rare encounters with him, she knew him to be a kind and understanding man.
"The life of a monk should be unattached to all worldly things. Benefactor, your kind heart alone has already provided tremendous help to our temple’s monks. The temple is very grateful for what you’ve done. As for the matter of seasonings, please do not worry about it," said the host abbot, gazing at her with respect and goodwill.