I’M Really Not The Demon God’S Lackey
Chapter 41: - The Farmer and the Snake
At 6:30 am, Lin Jie opened his eyes to the sound of the alarm clock, and started the day as usual.
Three years like a day, getting up, getting dressed, taking a shower.
"It feels like something's getting wrong ..."
Lin Jie looked at himself in the mirror and could not help but complain.
Although the general look did not change much, it was still very deceptive ... No, it's convincing, but the details are very different.
I can't see the specific difference.
It was as if someone gave him a modifier and insisted on asking him to say that based on the original, his temperament became more like an MLM leader.
This was not insulting, but it meant he might have to talk to others first, enlighten him, and then show a standard business smile, and the other party thought he was shining like a life mentor.
And now, to exaggerate, if someone hired him to be a missionary priest, he might just have to put on the pastor's robe and smile.
"Maybe someone will confess immediately."
Lin Jie teased himself, rubbed his cheeks with a headache, and could feel the outline of the extra teeth inside.
He was very confident in his vision and memory, and he was convinced that his feelings were not wrong.
Although teeth are indeed a very important factor in a person's appearance and even temperament, suddenly there are eight more teeth, and naturally he has expectations of his current state.
But the problem is the appearance of the teeth is also very problematic.
In Buddhism, there is a saying about the "Tathagata of the Thirty-Two Phases", among which there is the "Phase of the Forty Teeth".
Beautiful, delicate teeth symbolize the tenderness of Buddha's words and treat the world with kindness as a father.
In addition, in some wild historical rumors, it is said that Lao Tzu also had forty teeth.
Forty teeth are the epitome of "perfect man".
Of course, Lin Jie, who holds a doctorate in folklore, did not know the importance of the eight extra teeth.
It was just that he usually did not discuss it in depth.
Just as he studied the customs of the people and conducted field research, many times he would come across some strange and incomprehensible things.
But Lin Jie just watched it for fun, recorded it and made the material and finished.
He studied the customs of the people, rather than approaching groups of scientific columns.
"But this is too much, right?"
Lin Jie sighed and descended: "When Xiao Hei comes out next time, ask him."
After much deliberation, only Xiao Hei could answer his question.
He did not know a few people in this world, most of them were his guests.
All of it must be filled with chicken soup, as a spiritual sustainer and life guide, if they ask, does not it indirectly damage their psychological sustenance?
And how do you tell people about this situation? Could it be that you suddenly grew eight more teeth?
Aha, it will scare others.
forget off.
In order not to make others mysteriously troublesome like the bear cub Melissa.
Lin Jie shook his head and smiled. He walked over to the counter and cleaned the table. By the way, he turned on the electric kettle. Before boiling, he heard a knock on the door.
He looked doubtfully.
Usually at this time, no guests would come to the door.
Especially in the current weather conditions, it is estimated that no one wants to wake up early in the morning to the damaged bookstore.
Thinking like this, there was a high chance that it was an old customer.
"Pharaoh?"
The figure outside the door replied in a low voice, banging the umbrella and bending down to put it down.
Lin Jie walked over and confirmed it later, opened the door as usual and said: "Welcome ..."
Why did Pharaoh return so quickly?
It has been three trips in almost half a month, which has followed up to half in the past two years.
It is no exaggeration to call it a diarrhea visit.
Lin Jie did not expect that within half a month, Lao Wang could fully integrate "Ritual and Folklore" - it and add it to his research field.In other words, this was actually impossible.
After all, having crossed two civilizations, without learning from the basics, would be like the modern study of ancient times, and only a general picture could be understood.
But according to what he said earlier, this book gave him a lot of inspiration.
Supposedly because of this in my own field of research, I have a new perception or direction of research.
According to Lin Jie's general experience, right now you should utilize this energy to immerse yourself in the research, and immediately bring out the results of the research.
Before
Second, Lao Wang did the same.
So every time after I borrowed a book, I would not meet anyone for at least a few months, and then I would borrow the book again after a few months.
Just a few days now, there was no doubt that something was amiss.
Could something happen?
"clattering."
Lin Jie opened the door with doubt, and it turned out that Pharaoh was standing outside the door.
The iconic black hat and the neat old suit, the stored black umbrella was placed near the door, dripping with water.
Wilde lifted his head and looked at Lin Jie, his eyes behind the mask showing respect as usual, took off his hat and bowed slightly, saying, "Good morning, Mr. Lin."
"Good morning."
Lin Jie smiled back, then opened the door completely and let Old Wang enter first.
Then he turned around and walked to the counter to turn off the kettle, and poured Pharaoh a cup of hot water.
"Is there anything urgent? Come here so early. If I was still in the dream, Lao Wang, you would be frozen outside the door. At your age, there is a high chance of an accident. Please remember to be safe next time. . "
"Right now, many people were cold-hearted, and even the elderly were unwilling to help, for fear of causing trouble."
"Oh, you can't really blame them, Pharaoh ... Have you heard the story of 'The Farmer and the Snake'?"
Chatting with guests is also part of improving relationships.
And if I come here so early it must be a little tired. Too cold if directly ask “You borrow a book?” Better tell a short story.
Wilde shook his head, saying that he did not know.
"The story is simple, but also keep in mind—"
"In the cold winter, farmers returning home from the market find snakes by the roadside. He thought the snake was frozen, so he put it in his arms."
"The snake was terrified, and when it awoke completely, it instinctively bit the farmer, and the farmer died for it."
Lin Jie nagged and poured himself a glass of water, smiled and said, "However, if you fall on my doorstep, I will definitely not die. After all, we are old friends and we have a basis for feelings."
Of course, a qualified teacher will never forget to provide interactive homework after class.
Lin Jie asked, "Pharaoh, do you think it was the fault of the farmer or the snake in this story? When the farmer dies, will he blame his own ignorance and weakness, or blame the snake's cruelty and indifference?"
Wilde looked up and saw the meaningless eyes of the bookstore owner, his body startled, and the water in the cup in his hand almost spilled