Chapter Thirty-Six: All Because of the Moon

  After lunch, Tang Lai-yung, this half-hearted host, took Wong Wai on a tour of Hong Kong.

  "Ah Wei, this is Mong Kok. The things here are the cheapest in all of Hong Kong." Teresa Teng pointed to the street filled with advertisements and shop signs, introducing it to Wang Wei beside her. "Because the things here are cheap, they attract a lot of women to come and buy things. As a result, a very famous Ladies' Street was formed in Mong Kok." With that, Teresa Teng led Wang Wei to a small stall. She picked up a string of Buddhist beads and asked, "Boss, how much for this string of Buddhist beads?"

  The boss took a look at Deng Lirong and then introduced enthusiastically: "This lady has good taste, this bracelet is made of authentic old mountain agarwood."

  Wang Wei asked with some curiosity after the boss's introduction: "Is there anything particular about the material of Buddha beads?" The boss was just about to speak when Deng Lijun on the side explained: "The material of Buddha beads is definitely particular, and the materials that can be used to make Buddha beads are very limited. They can be roughly divided into: bamboo wood, animal teeth, animal horns, gold, silver, jade, stone, water crystal, etc. Among these materials, Buddha beads made of animal teeth, animal horns, gold, and silver are mainly used as decorations. Jade and crystal represent auspiciousness and good fortune in Chinese tradition, and are said to be able to ward off disasters and evil spirits, bringing good luck. Literati often use jade to metaphorically describe the virtues of a gentleman. Many Buddha beads are made of jade, which can be roughly divided into Hetian jade and emerald. Buddha beads made of this material are loved by most people."

  "The bamboo-made Buddhist beads, the bamboo is called a 'gentleman who is unyielding in adversity' by people. This is because bamboo is a perennial plant that is soft on the outside and hollow inside, yet it is not easily damaged by wind and rain, can withstand severe cold and heat, and has great resilience. Using bamboo to make Buddhist beads can express the fearless spirit of Buddhism."

  "Finally, there is the wooden rosary. Generally, the wood used to make rosaries is of high quality, such as Huang Hua Li and Zi Tan, which are hardwoods, but some also use Nan Mu or other high-end softwoods. However, the most commonly used woods are still Chen Xiang or Tan Xiang, because these two types of wood emit a special fragrance that can calm the mind and awaken the spirit, so they are deeply loved by many people. For example, Chen Xiang rosaries and Zi Tan rosaries are popular among many people."

  The vendor on one side stretched out his thumb at Deng Lijun and said, "This young lady is obviously a connoisseur."

  "Since this lady is a genuine buyer, I won't say much and directly talk about the price." The stall owner pointed at the Buddhist beads in Deng Lirong's hand and said, "This string of Buddhist beads is made from the best old sandalwood in Tanxiang. Smell the fragrance, it's refreshing. Considering this lady is a genuine buyer, I won't say much, just make a small profit. 300 yuan."

  After the stall owner quoted the price, Wang Wei glanced at Deng Lijun beside him and saw that Deng Lijun was smiling but not speaking. He thought to himself, having come to Hong Kong and being treated by Deng Lijun, eating and living here, he should make a gesture now that Deng Lijun had taken a liking to a string of Buddhist beads. Just as Wang Wei reached into his pocket to take out the money, he saw Deng Lijun smiling wryly at the stall owner and saying, "Boss, you're not being honest, this is clearly a fake."

  The stall owner's face changed slightly when Deng Lijun said it wasn't old mountain incense, but still holding onto a glimmer of luck, he said: "How could I cheat you? Look at the density of the material. How could it be earth door incense?"

  Deng Lijun saw the stall owner say this, smiled and said: "Boss, look at your Buddha beads, the texture is heavy, not to mention that there is a faint spicy flavor in the fragrance."

  The boss saw that he couldn't bluff Deng Lijun, so he sighed and said: "Miss, you're really a connoisseur. Never mind, take it for 150 yuan."

  "One hundred." "One hundred is one hundred," the boss replied with a painful expression. Wang Wei was stunned by Deng Lijun's bargaining skills. At this time, seeing that the price had been agreed upon, he quickly took out his money from his pocket. But to his surprise, Deng Lijun had already prepared the money and handed over 100 yuan to the boss as soon as the price was agreed upon. Then she took the Buddhist beads and handed them to Wang Wei on the side: "Here, Ah Wei, I bought this for you." "Me?" Wang Wei looked at the Buddhist beads Deng Lijun handed him with suspicion.

  "Really? You just arrived in Hong Kong? I'm the host, so I'll buy you some gifts. How about it? Don't you like them?" Tang Lai-yung asked discontentedly.

  "I like it, how can I not like it? It's just that I've been staying at your place in Hong Kong for free, eating at your place for free, and now I'm taking your gift. So I think..." Wang Wei saw Deng Lijun's face suddenly turn gloomy and quickly explained.

  "I think what I think, you take it and just take it, feeling not going well, help me carry the bag as compensation later." He said, handing the Buddhist beads to Wang Wei: "Put them on and see how they look."

  When Deng Lijun said so, Wang Wei had to respond with an "oh" and then put the Buddhist beads on his left wrist. Deng Lijun stood by and examined it up and down, her mouth corners slightly raised. Then she didn't say anything and ran off to another small stall again.

  In the blink of an eye, the afternoon passed, and Wang Wei was pulled by Deng Lijun to stroll around Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central Escalator, Causeway Bay, and Sham Shui Po.

  Finally, Wang Wei, covered in big and small bags, was exhausted like a dead pig and followed Deng Lijun back to her residence in Sha Tin. Wang Wei dared to confirm that if he hadn't learned martial arts for nearly two months, he would have fainted on the ground long ago.

  Wang Wei deeply felt that when women go shopping, they instantly turn into devils, regardless of whether they are celebrities or ordinary people, cute or strong. They will all be possessed by the devil in an instant, and their vitality and endurance will surge instantly.

  Wang Wei thought he could finally get a good rest after returning to his apartment, but no sooner had he finished dinner than Deng Lijun dragged him out to the top of Taiping Mountain to see the night view.

  Wang Wei was about to faint when he heard that they still had to climb a mountain, but as soon as he saw Deng Lijun's pleading eyes, he couldn't bear to refuse. Yeah, although Deng Lijun works in Hong Kong, she doesn't have many close friends, and as a girl, she doesn't dare go out alone at night. So she probably hasn't seen the Hong Kong nightlife either. Now that Deng Lijun has finally asked him once, how could he, a grown man, refuse?

  Thinking of this, Wang Wei patted his chest and said: "No problem, after dinner, we will set off immediately."

  After dinner, the two took a taxi to Tai Ping Shan on Kennedy Road. On the side of Kennedy Road, there was a signpost indicating routes and methods for going to other tourist spots.

  There are two ways to go to Taiping Mountain, one is by cable car and the other is on foot. Wang Wei originally wanted to take the cable car up, but Deng Lijun said that taking the cable car would not be as fun as hiking.

  Since Deng Lijun wanted to walk, Wang Wei agreed without thinking. The two walked up the mountain along Xiangxue Road.

  There were originally few people hiking up the mountain during the day, and now there is not a single person. Fortunately, high-rise buildings occasionally appear on both sides of the road, adding a bit of safety to the quiet mountain road.

  It was mid-January, although Hong Kong is in the south, but the top of Victoria Peak was still very cold at night. Fortunately, hiking is a physically demanding exercise. As a result, heat is constantly being emitted from the body, so it can withstand the cold.

  The moon has risen to the middle of the sky, passing through the gaps in the leaves, leaving a dappled moonlight on the mountain path. After walking for a while, Deng Lijun suddenly said to Wang Wei beside her: "Ah Wei, with such a beautiful night scene, do you want to write a song about the night?"

  "Ah, the song?" Wang Wei didn't expect Deng Lijun to suddenly bring up composing. He was somewhat surprised. Deng Lijun, seeing that Wang Wei hadn't thought of writing a song, looked slightly disappointed and said: "Never mind, it was just a casual question."

  Wang Wei finished speaking and saw Deng Lijun's face full of disappointment. For some reason, his heart suddenly skipped a beat. A song appeared in his mind.

  "Got it." Originally, when Deng Lijun heard that Wang Wei didn't intend to write a song, she was full of disappointment. But then she suddenly heard Wang Wei say "got it". Deng Lijun looked at Wang Wei with an incredulous face: "Ah Wei, you're not just joking to make me happy, are you? Even if you wanted to brew something, it wouldn't be that fast." Deng Lijun wasn't a layman, but a thorough musician who had received professional training. Therefore, she was somewhat skeptical of Wang Wei's sudden creation of a song.

  Wang Wei didn't explain, but instead stared at Deng Lijun with an unblinking gaze. Deng Lijun saw that Wang Wei wasn't speaking either, but was staring back at her with a straight gaze. For some reason, the moment she saw Wang Wei's eyes, the events of that morning flashed before her mind again. At the same time, the image of Wang Wei when they first met, as well as what Lin Fengjiao had told her about Wang Wei, and those two songs written by Wang Wei all appeared in Deng Lijun's mind almost instantly.

  At the moment when Deng Lijun's mind was in a mess, Wang Wei's singing voice rang out. Just now, when Wang Wei saw the disappointed expression on Deng Lijun's face for a moment, he suddenly jumped out of his mind with the lyrics "It's all the moon's fault". And when Wang Wei stared at Deng Lijun with both eyes, the moonlight shining through the leaves happened to shine on Deng Lijun's pure and lovely face, plus those slightly dazed big eyes. The song "It's all the moon's fault" came out of his mouth.

  It's all your fault for falling in love with me so easily

  It makes me unknowingly satisfied with the vanity of being loved.

  It's all your fault you spoiled people

  A temptation

  It's all your fault in your eyes

  Always hiding in the vague and lovely haze

  It's all your fault, your foolish love dream

  Like an incantation

  Having been loved by you, for whom else can I be foolish?

  I admit it's all the moon's fault

  The moonlight is too beautiful, you are too gentle

  Only then will I think of growing old with you in an instant

  I admit it's all because of the oath

  The words are as sweet as honey and sugar, and they move people's hearts the most when spoken.

  However hard-hearted one may be, they will still be wrapped around their loved one's fingers.

  It's all your fault for falling in love with me so easily

  It makes me unknowingly satisfied with the vanity of being loved.

  It's all your fault you spoiled people

  A temptation

  Wang Wei is in the midst of his voice change, so his throat is a bit hoarse, which suits the intense and powerful feeling of this song. Moreover, this song starts with **part, without excessive low notes. So when Wang Wei sang "The Moon's Fault" for the first time, Deng Lijun felt like she was lost. Is this Ah Wei expressing his love to me?

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