Meeting in Spring

The print edition of Springtime Encounters is now available everywhere! You can find it on all platforms! Weibo: BeiqingLoky The young man was disturbed by her footsteps and turned toward the sound. Behind him stood a vibrantly painted Buddha statue, half of its face missing. It bore no resemblance to the solemn, compassionate Buddhist images usually seen. The sculpture looked like an asura, while he sat cross-legged before it, like a devout worshipper. Just as Liao Liao looked at him, he raised his eyes to meet hers. That glance was both righteous and wicked, as though it pierced the ruins, its gaze utterly bewitching. Holding a string of sandalwood prayer beads, he gently rolled a bead between his fingers. As the beads touched, he warned in a low, calm voice, "No entry for unauthorized visitors." For an instant, she felt as if she had fallen into the world of mortals, experiencing all of human life. She fell hard. Note: The male lead is an apprentice learning the art of Buddhist sculpture. He was raised at a temple from childhood, but he isn't actually a monk. Theme: Protect intangible cultural heritage and pass on our culture.