The next day.
Having just woken up, Zain received a message sent by Alice.
After seeing it, Zain was stunned and then relieved. She replied to him.
“Be careful, if anything happens, call me.”
Then he put the cell phone away and, as usual, washed and dressed for breakfast.
His life, he had always been very regular and had never changed for many years, nor had he allowed women to approach him.
During the years of finding his sister, Zain flew abroad frequently, but only the leisures were used without leaving work at all.
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At the same time, they arrived in the neighboring city. They had driven all night, so they checked into the hotel tonight. Before going to worship at the LS Mountain Temple, they all lay down.
Alice and Yanis lay in the car for two hours and their backs and waists were very sore from the improper posture. When they found the bed, they both lay down on the bed,
The next day they all got up at ten o’clock to meet.
When they were having breakfast, Nathan explained to them.
-I have heard that LS Mountain was very effective for a vow, so many people come from all over the country, they say that there are many people who come back to thank for fulfilling the wish.
Yanis was about to believe it.
-You say that a lot of people come back especially because the wish is granted?
Nathan nodded, “That’s right.
Yanis looked at him in surprise, “Really? I thought everyone comes here to seek peace of mind.
Nathan smiled slightly. In fact, who could be sure of the truth? After making the wish, perhaps he was particularly eager to obtain it, so he would make more and more efforts.
After all, in this world it would not be possible to obtain advantages without doing any work.
It was difficult to achieve everything he wanted.
Nathan did not say anything else, but Yanis thought about it.
If it was true, would she be able to fulfill her wish?
Thinking about this, Yanis quickly lowered his head to eat.
-Mrs. Alice, after we eat, we will take a cab from the entrance, they say that there is a newly built road on the mountain, it is allowed to go up to the middle of the mountain by car. But I also heard if we start to climb from the first step to the end of LS Mountain, it will show the sincerity, because there will be more chance to fulfill the wish.
Without waiting for Alice to respond, Yanis immediately raised his head to advise.
-Then we go up from the first staircase!
Nathan was speechless.
He reminded her with a look, “Mrs. Alice is pregnant.
You are right, if we walk from the beginning, it is possible that Alice’s body will not be able to cope.
-I’m sorry, Alice, I didn’t even think about it.
However, Alice also put Nathan’s words in her heart, looking out of the window.
She did not care about the outcome of the worship. The most important thing was that she should be sincere. She did not have to respect the gods or be superstitious, but she also understood the reason for doing what the villagers were doing.
When they entered a small village that had its own unique customs, they should obey their etiquette. If they wanted to break the old customs or not obey the etiquette, it would be easy to arouse the displeasure of others.
Worship was just like this. It should be sincere. If the attitude was lax or dismissive, it would be better not to come.
Thinking about that, Alice said.
-Let’s go from the beginning.
-Alice?
Yanis was a little surprised, -You just said?
-Well, if we’re honest, let’s show it. And besides these steps aren’t long, it’s okay to go up.
-But…
-That’s all, I’m not worried, so let you worry about me, I’ll tell you if I feel bad.
-Well, if you don’t feel well, you have to stop to rest.
-Okay.
After breakfast, the three of them went straight to LS Mountain.
There were many people there, even the foreign travelers.
Yanis couldn’t help but whisper, -Do those foreigners speak English when making a wish? If they speak English, do you think our gods can understand them?
-Well, maybe they know Chinese?
-Come on.
Alice didn’t care about the others, so then she took steps forward.
Many trees were seen surrounded from the outside of the mountain. Nothing could be seen from the bottom. they said the mountain was famous in ancient times, it was so steep that people had a hard time to climb, carelessly, it was easy to fall into the abyss.
Subsequently, with the occurrence of the times, more and more stone steps were built on LS Mountain. This project took a long time to complete. Later, a temple was built on the top of the mountain. Because it worked perfectly, it became more and more famous. Gradually many people came because of the fame.
All that attracted many peddlers who took advantage of the business opportunities. Many stores of incense and drinks were opened for the pilgrims.
At first, people came for worship, gradually LS Mountain became a picturesque place, so many visitors also came. The different path was chosen for different purposes.
For example, at first there was only a stairway path.
Gradually, several paths were built.
They could reach the top of the mountain by any path.
They chose one at random.
After all, the large path was divided into several with the intention of separating the crowd.
The farther ahead, the fewer people there were on the step.
When Alice was breathing only a little and panting, Yanis said, panting heavily, “Have I been exercising less? Why do I feel so tired after only several steps?
Nathan saw her panting heavily, so he stopped to show her.
– You are not breathing properly, you must….
Then Nathan personally gave her a demonstration, while Alice slowed down the pace.
Under Nathan’s guidance, Yanis was breathing much better. But he still had some doubts, “I walk every day, why don’t I feel tired?
Alice looked around and explained.
-Normally you walk on the flat, but now you are climbing the stairs step by step, you have to push yourself for each step. Will you be able to reach the top this way?
Alice said reasonably, as if she didn’t look tired. Yanis couldn’t help complaining.
-Unfair! Alice, we used to be together, how are you not tired at all? If I can’t climb the mountain, mustn’t it be harder for you?
Hearing her, Alice smiled slightly.
She was different from Yanis, who ran in short strides at first for enough energy, even took a big step. Although he stopped from time to time to wait for them, energy was quickly consumed, while he slowly recovered.