Zhai Zhu

My grandfather is very eccentric, performing daily rituals of offering incense to himself, standing in front of his own spirit tablet and eating candles.
Villagers are fearful of my grandfather.
I am fearful of him too.
Later, I discovered that what they were afraid of was not my grandfather, but me.
Even grandfather is afraid of me.
...
My name is Chen Shi.
The Chen of honesty, the Shi of sincerity.

Above the Great Dao

Chen Shi, unable to speak due to the blockage, suddenly exclaimed, "I do not love this!"


The crowd quieted down, each looking at him with uneasy hearts.


Chen Shi's face suddenly broke into a smile, saying, "But since the respectable lords cherish me, I would be disrespectful not to accept, so I shall gratefully accept!"


The crowd burst into loud laughter, with both host and guests delighted.


Governor Xu exchanged pleasantries with Chen Shi, as if they were old acquaintances, and after a long conversation, everyone was very satisfied.


Giving the reason of their village being poor, Chen Shi humorously declined to keep the lords any longer.


Understanding his point, the guests said their farewells. Chen Shi diligently escorted them to the village entrance, where Governor Xu hurriedly said, "No need to walk us out further."


Chen Shi stopped, waved goodbye, and the guests left reluctantly.


Chapter 189 Eternal Night Approaching_2