Chapter 7 Chapter 7: The Three Monks Don’t Forget Their Benevolence and Go Studying Seriously
It is said that Sun Xingzhe picked up the microphone and heard that the manager of the TV theater said that Drifting suddenly fell ill while watching a movie, and hoped that he would take care of him immediately, so he couldn't help feeling anxious.Wanting to ask Bajie's whereabouts again, the phone has already been hung up.So I hurried out, called a taxi, and went straight to the cinema.
When I arrived at the cinema, I saw Drifting lying on the sofa in the lounge, his face was pale and panting, he really looked sick.Sun Xingzhe asked about the cause of the disease, and several audience members who were taking care of the Drifting monk talked about the cause and effect. Although Xingzhe was angry, it was inconvenient for him to have an attack at the time.I just thanked everyone, gave the movie theater manager a hard look, helped Drifting get into a taxi, and drove to the hospital.
The car drove through the urban area. Although it was midnight at this time, the streets were still bustling and lively.When the car passed through an intersection, the driver stopped the car when the red light turned on.At this moment, Xingzhe suddenly heard the noise of people in a club by the side of the road. In addition to the sound of music and clapping hands, there were also howling sounds, which seemed to be Bajie's voice.Pedestrian couldn't help being moved, and hurriedly asked the driver to drive the car to the side of the road. He got out of the car, ran into the club, and got into the crowd to have a look. Sure enough, he saw Bajie lying on the ground, rolling and screaming, exhausted. Nearly unconscious.Seeing Xingzhe approaching, he couldn't help feeling sad, tears fell down his cheeks, and shouted: "Senior brother, help me, the old pig has suffered a lot today!" Take it out, stuff it into the car, and go to the first aid first.The young people who stayed in the club were quite disappointed to see today's singing and dancing stars quit halfway, so some went crazy with alcohol, some went to hallucinations, and finally fought each other, broke into the orchestra pit, and had a scuffle with the Xia La La band. Just finished dancing this weekend.
After Xingzhe sent Ba Jie and Drifting Monk to the hospital, after a doctor's examination, Drifting Monk was purely mentally stimulated, took a sedative, and after a day's rest, his physical strength had recovered.Bajie was more troublesome, with a dislocated ankle and a bruised tailbone. He spent a month in the hospital before recovering from his injuries.The cost of medical treatment in the United States is high, and this time it cost a total of 8,000 US dollars. If the three of them had not participated in the school's medical insurance, they would have never thought of paying this huge sum of money.
As mentioned above, Xingzhe and the other three are well-known figures in the United States, so the news that Drifting vomited while watching a movie and Bajie was injured dancing a disco was soon announced in the newspapers, and the TV station also made a special interview report.As a result, the community responded enthusiastically.Celebrities in the American public opinion, education, science, and religious circles issued statements one after another, agreeing that the government should formulate laws, strengthen the management of entertainment, prohibit the performance of low-level and vulgar movies, and educate young people to cultivate civilization. Don't just pursue sensory stimulation.A large-scale "clean screen" campaign was launched.Although these suggestions were resisted by some producers and club owners, and it was difficult to see results for a while, they eventually attracted the attention of the society.This is an unexpected harvest after Drifting Bajie suffered a lot.
This time Drifting Monk Bajie got into trouble when he went out, which made the traveler very worried.He was afraid that these two juniors would be fascinated by this colorful world and would harm others and themselves, and they would not be able to confess when they went back.But when Bajie was still in the hospital bed, there were doctors and nurses to protect him, so it was inconvenient to speak.When Bajie recovered from his injuries and was discharged from the hospital, Xingzhe had held back his anger for a full month before he had a chance to vent.With a livid face, he called Drifting Monk Bajie into the dormitory.Seeing his angry face, the two felt guilty, and walked over slowly.The traveler didn't say much, he pulled out his sticks behind his ears, and told them to "stretch out the crutches, and hit each of them 20 times first, so as to calm down with the old grandson!" Bajie was shocked and said, "Brother, your secretary The stick is very heavy. If you hit it, you will die, and if you hold it, you will be injured; if you knock it, your tendons will break, and if you rub it, your skin will collapse!" The traveler scolded: "You scumbag, you are at home. How did Master Shi teach you to come here? You have only been in the United States for a few days, and you are taking drugs and dancing disco. I might as well kill you today, lest you fall down and humiliate the master!" Bajie begged: "Brother, miss my first offence. , Forgive me this time, I won’t dare again in the future.” Drifting also said: “This time we are indeed wrong, from now on we just listen to senior brother.” The traveler was still angry, and scolded Drifting again: “ I only asked you to accompany Bajie to the streets because you were honest and reliable, but who would have thought that you would be so absurd, watching obscene movies and vomiting in public places, what a shame! If you keep messing around like this, what face do you have to go back and see you in the future? Master?" The two admitted their mistakes repeatedly, Zhu Bajie slapped himself a few more times in order to express his sincere repentance, and made a self-criticism tearfully, Sun Xingzhe calmed down and put away the golden cudgel, but he still scolded them for a long time, before he finally started. give up.This is exactly:
Since then, Ba Jie seldom went out, and read English with Xing Zhe and Drifting Monk every day. Although sometimes he couldn't help being distracted, but thinking of the painful lesson last time, he didn't dare to try anything new.
Time flies, half a year has passed in the blink of an eye, and both Xingzhe and Drifting have successfully passed the TOEFL English test.This "TOEFL" test is the meaning of Test of English as a Foreign Language (English test as a foreign language), and it is a set of courses specially prepared by the American Linguistic Association for foreign students studying English.Its characteristic is that students are required to use it proficiently and respond quickly.Because of his strong dependence on weekdays, Bajie always thinks that everything can be dealt with by a practitioner, and he is unwilling to work hard, so he failed the exam three times.Seeing that Xingzhe and Drifting are going to be promoted to undergraduate studies, but he still has to stay in the English cram school, he can't help but feel flustered.So I came to beg the walker: "Brother, you know that the old pig is stupid, and you can't learn English well anyway, so you have to help me." The walker said: "Bajie, I want you to study hard on weekdays. Is it just a matter of deaf ears, how can I help you when things come to an end?" Bajie said: "Brother, you have many ways, and this TOEFL test is thanks to you!" Pilgrim said: "How do you say that? ?” Bajie said, “It’s all right if you take the exam for me?” Pilgrim asked, “How can this be? English is the foundation of learning. What's the use?" The fool said: "If you don't help me, and leave me alone in the cram school, when I have problems, no one will discuss it, and when I get anxious, I will have a pig epilepsy, don't blame me!" When Xingzhe heard that he was going to have epilepsy, he was really a little scared.He knew that Bajie could really do what he said and did on this point.Instead of letting him stay in the cram school alone and cause trouble, it is better to take him into an undergraduate.So he reluctantly agreed to help him, and Bajie was very happy when he heard it.
The TOEFL test is divided into two parts: an oral test and a written test.At the next exam, Xingzhe went with Bajie.During the oral exam, Xingzhe turned into a worm, lying in Bajie's ear.No matter what questions the teacher asks, the practitioner can answer them fluently, and Ba Jie repeats them again, and there are no mistakes.During the written test, Xingzhe simply turned into a ballpoint pen, and Bajie held it in his hand. After seeing the question clearly, Xingzhe wrote the answer on the paper without any effort from Bajie.As a result, Ba Jie passed the exam as expected.
Dr. Greman, the president of the University of Massachusetts, is an educator with a high moral character for one year. He was very happy to hear that the three cosmonauts all graduated from the English cram school with excellent grades and are about to transfer to the university for undergraduate study.It was an appointment time, and the three of them were invited to come for an interview.Prepare to introduce the situation of the various departments of the school to them in person, and make reasonable suggestions to them.
Xingzhe and the other three came to the principal's office at the appointed time, and saw Principal Gremman with a childlike face, elegant clothes, and extremely polite manners, completely like an old-fashioned British gentleman.He first apologized on behalf of the school for not taking good care of the three VIPs during this period.Secondly, I would like to ask what majors the three distinguished guests plan to study in the future.In his words, "all the doors of our school's classrooms, laboratories and libraries are honored to be opened for these three gentlemen."
Xingzhe remembered the Buddha's instructions and wanted to comprehensively study the general situation of advanced human science, so he chose theoretical physics as a major.Principal Grayman agreed very much, and praised Xing Zhe's vision and extraordinary ambition.Immediately hang up the phone to Dr. White, the head of the Department of Physics, and convey Xingzhe's request.This person is a student of the famous scientist Einstein and a Nobel Prize winner. Hearing the enthusiastic recommendation of the principal, he agreed to accept Xingzhe to join his research class.
Principal Gremman asked Drifting about his wish. Just a few days ago, Drifting had read a paper on the history of Chinese philosophy written by the head of the Department of Philosophy, Dr. In this long article, Dr. Evelyn cites scriptures to prove that Tang Monk's learning from scriptures is purely nonsense.Tang Monk in history was just an old monk who tolled the bell in Hongfu Temple in Chang'an.Although Drifting is in the United States, he still considers Master's honor in everything. Now he is very upset to see Master's image distorted by foreigners to such an extent. Therefore, he is determined to study philosophy and write an English novel in the future. "Tang Monk's History of Learning Buddhist Scriptures" restores the true colors of history.Principal Gremman also praised his ambition, and said that Drifting has a calm attitude, a wise face, and the qualities of a philosopher.So I called Dr. Evelyn and talked about Drifting.Dr. Evelyn heard that the monk Sha, who had stumped Dr. Fell with his profound philosophical views, was willing to come to the department to study, so he naturally agreed and allowed him to enter without examination.
The headmaster finally turned to Bajie and asked him about his wish.This makes Bajie very difficult.After six months in the United States, although I only learned a little English, I have tasted enough of the hardships of learning.When Bajie was in Lingshan, he meditated and recited the scriptures every day, but he didn’t think it was hard, because it was just to follow the scriptures without using his brain, but studying was very hard work. If he wanted to choose an easier science, Principal Gremman reported A series of names, such as molecular biology, atomic physics, radio astronomy, genetic engineering, etc., confused him even more, and he didn't know where to start.The principal is rich in education experience and knew that it is best to enlighten in this situation, so he asked Bajie what talents he had in the past and what occupations he had done.Ba Jie thought about it, carrying luggage and leading a white horse when going to the Western Paradise to learn scriptures, I’m afraid it’s not a profession, and I can’t boast of any talents, only when I was recruiting relatives in Gaojiazhuang, that was really unfettered and liberated, so my reserved attitude immediately changed. Excitedly replied: Mr. Doctor, my old pig——