Chapter 84: Fate
As the sun sets and the mountain breeze blows, it drives the clothes of the two people. Li Changsheng stared at the West and suddenly said, "Ziyu, do you believe that everyone's fate is arranged by God？"
Shen Ziyu was taken aback and then said, "I don't believe it. Laozi said that a nine story tall building comes from every brick. No matter how difficult and huge a task is, as long as you keep doing it, you can still achieve your wish！"
Li Changsheng smiled and said, "I don't believe that every person's fate is already arranged by God as soon as they are born. If I believe in fatalism, then people start from infancy, go through youth, middle age, old age, and finally die. This process is everyone's fate. Why do I need to learn the Taoist martial arts of immortality? I believe that my fate is arranged by myself, not by God."
Li Changsheng firmly said, "We all don't believe in fate, we just have a responsibility that cannot be avoided. I want to challenge the limits of human lifespan, explore the mysteries of life and another meaning of life. And you have a family mission."
Shen Ziyu smiled and silently said in her heart, "He doesn't always pretend to be crazy and foolish. He knows my love for him. He is even more sober than me, and he has always restrained his emotions."
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Li Changsheng looked at Shen Ziyu with a flickering gaze and said, "Let's make an agreement. After we finish what we want to do in the future, we will get married."
Shen Ziyu grabbed Li Changsheng's hand and said, "People often say that the purpose of life is only two: survival and reproduction. Men tend to prioritize survival throughout their lives, while women tend to prioritize reproduction. I am an exception, and I have always focused on the purpose of survival. I want to use my talent to make the family prosperous. Then I will go get married with you, plant corn and wheat in the countryside with you, and raise chickens and pigs together. Is that okay？"
Li Changsheng smiled and said, "I hope this day arrives early! Then we can be together forever！"
In the following two days, their footprints spread throughout all the scenic spots near Louguantai Taoist Temple. Whether it's the towering mountain ranges or the architectural texts left by ancient people, they indulge in sightseeing. Shen Ziyu is knowledgeable and every scene she speaks of has countless anecdotes and allusions.
On the morning of the third day, the two of them returned to the Sanqing Hall eastward and walked up the steps along the mountain road paved with blue stones. On both sides are dense and quiet bamboo seas, where birds sing.
In this quiet morning view of the forest, Li Changsheng always felt a bit uneasy, as if someone had been spying around.
The end of the steps is the main building of the Louguantai. In a small house next to the Sanqing Hall, two old Taoists sat face to face on a futon. An old Taoist was wearing a tattered gray robe with patches. He was tall, with snow-white hair and eyebrows, and a gentle and dignified expression on his face. Another old Taoist was wearing a blue silk robe with a Tai Chi pattern embroidered with colorful silk threads on his chest. He has a shiny face and looks chubby and cute.