"Every time I use the phone, I only remember your career and have almost no interest in me. Can't you chat for a few words before asking about this?" Jin Huabin said leisurely: "The recruitment went well."
"We are an old married couple. We don't care about this. International long distance is expensive." She replied on the other end: "Kiss me and give me a reward. By the way, give me an idea. There is an overseas Chinese who is visiting the chairman of the Ying Association. See
When he came to the colorful stone inlay work I made for the central hall, he said that he had a landscape painting by Zhang Daqian at home and wanted to make a similar work. Now, I faxed the picture to my father. You can go to his place to have a look and look up some information.
What should we do specifically?" After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Is there such an old couple? They went abroad immediately after getting engaged, and only relied on mobile phones to communicate. It has been more than half a year. Originally, they planned to return to China after completing the construction of Ying's ancestral hall, but she found business opportunities there and refused to come back.
, he smiled bitterly and shook his head.
When I returned to the cultural station, I was just about to check the information when I saw stationmaster Yang come in, calling him loudly: "Xiao Jin, you still hide such a big thing from me, you are not loyal enough."
What's going on? Jin Huabin raised his head and looked at her. Stationmaster Yang said: "If you don't know about this, what is the name of the mayor of Jikali City in Malaysia?"
He replied: "My name is Mayor Tunku Hang Tuah."
"You can name such a jerky name, and you still say you don't know?" Stationmaster Yang continued: "The county government received an invitation from the other party through the embassy, saying that it would form a sister city with our county and name it.
One of the products exhibited at the Malaysian Culture Festival is a group of Mazu sculptures inlaid with colorful stones. Is this the thread you pulled?"
Jin Huabin screamed repeatedly: "Stationmaster Yang, you have wronged me. How could I have such great ability? I didn't know President Ying before this, and I only mentioned it like sister cities at the time."
Webmaster Yang waved the report in his hand and said with a smile: "I'm trying to scare you, I have a piece of good news for you. Our website's special issue has been named and commended by the county government twice. It is related to international influence. Everyone must work together.
We will finish the second special issue on colored stone inlays. We don’t have to worry about funding. The county government will give us special funds. The required subject matter is to report on the masterpieces of colored stone inlays with high technical content, strength and ideological depth, which will provide a good foundation for the county.
The government provides reference for sister cities to choose gifts."
Most Chinese in Malaysia have moved from coastal areas such as Fujian. To choose a suitable gift, you must first know what they need. At the same time, the Malaysian Cultural Festival is a festival for all of them, not just for overseas Chinese. Therefore,
We also need to understand the ethnic composition of Malaysia and the preferences of each ethnic group. According to preliminary understanding, overseas Chinese have great faith in Wong Tai Sin and Mazu of Taoism. If they have any deeds, you have to ask Taoist Wen of Kuocangdong.
When I came to Kuocang Cave, I heard that the Taoist Master was giving a lecture to the believers: "Tao is the foundation of gods in heaven, virtue is the root of wealth in the world, Tao is above the five virtues, to become an immortal, you must first cultivate virtue, and virtue comes from the heart."
Cultivation, seek without doing anything, cultivate tranquility internally, have few desires and no fights, cultivate the way of heaven externally, and eliminate evil spirits with true energy. Do not forget the way of self when sitting or standing, and have a kind heart when going out. Be loyal and filial to the world, be thrifty and benefit others, and practice well in ancient and modern times.
It is a subtle and profound knowledge that cannot be discerned."
Seeing Jin Huabin come in, he motioned to the Taoist boy to take him to the living room to have tea first, and he arrived shortly after. About half an hour later, when he heard that the Taoist priest had finished his lecture, he saw him asking about Mazu's deeds. He smiled slightly and said, "Mazu is the founder of Jiu Mulin, a prominent family in Putian."
On the evening before the baby girl was about to be born, the neighbors saw a meteor turning into a red light and shooting from the northwest sky. It was so dazzling that the rocks on the island turned red. Therefore, the parents felt that the baby girl was born.
The baby must not be an idle girl, so she loved her very much. Because she did not cry from the time she was born to two months old, she was named Mo, and her parents called her Mo Niang. Mo Niang was smarter and more enlightened than the other sisters when she was young.
She started reading from a private school teacher at the age of 15, and not only could she memorize the words, but she could also understand the meaning of the words. When she grew up, she was determined to do good deeds and help others throughout her life. She was determined not to marry, and her parents obeyed her wishes. She devoted herself to charity work.
For her career, she has devoted herself to studying medicine, treating people, and teaching them how to prevent epidemics and eliminate disasters. People praise her. She has a gentle temperament and is enthusiastic about helping others. As long as she can solve problems for the villagers, she is willing to do it, and she often guides people to avoid disasters.
Bad luck brings good luck. When people encounter difficulties, they are willing to discuss it with her and ask her for help.
Lin Mo, who grew up on the coast of the sea, also knew the astronomical weather and was familiar with water properties. There are many reefs in the strait between Meizhou Island and the mainland. Fishing boats and merchant ships in distress in this sea area often received Lin Mo's rescue, so
It is said that she can "cross the sea on a seat". She can also predict weather changes and inform boat owners in advance whether they can sail. Therefore, it is also said that she can "foresee good and evil events" and they are called "goddess" and "dragon girl".
On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month in the fourth year of Yongxi reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Lin Mo passed away at the age of 28. On this day, people on Meizhou Island spread rumors that they saw a colorful cloud rising from Meifeng Mountain. From then on,
Sailing people also said that Lin Mo was often seen flying on the sea in red clothes, rescuing people who were in distress and calling for help. Therefore, Mazu statues were gradually enshrined on ships to pray for a safe and smooth voyage.
Mazu ran in the sea all her life, rescuing people in emergencies. She saved many fishing boats and merchant ships in the stormy waves; she was determined not to be compassionate, but to do good deeds and help the world. According to historical data, the titles bestowed on Mazu in the past dynasties include the Northern Song Dynasty, the Southern Song Dynasty, and the Yuan Dynasty.
, Ming and Qing dynasties all praised Mazu many times, with titles ranging from "Madam", "Tianfei", "Tianhou" to "Heavenly Holy Mother", and were included in the national sacrificial ceremony."
Jin Huabin said with emotion: "Mazu is like the Guanyin of the South China Sea in the hearts of fishermen." As soon as he finished speaking, he realized that he had made a mistake. Talking about Buddhist Bodhisattva in front of a Taoist priest seemed to belittle the Taoist gods.
Wen Taoist Master saw his embarrassment and said: "Laojun turned Hu into a Buddha after leaving Hangu Pass. The Taoist Buddhas in the world are one family. This understanding is correct."
With his deeds in place, it became easier to design colored stone inlay works. After returning home, he talked about this matter with his father, who replied: "Someone has already carved this theme in Xianju. I remember that person's name is Wang.
Perfect person is a demobilized soldier and now runs an art carving factory."
This man, Wang Huabin, had met Zhang Guifang's master Huang Xiangtang twice, and they even left business cards with each other. Now, with Shang Fang Baojian from the county government, I went to see him to find out about the work, and I'm sorry that he had no excuse. So,
Wang Huabin first went to the factory director Huang Xiangtang to explain the situation, and he helped make an appointment with his friend Wang Wanren to discuss the Mazu colored stone inlay tour in Malaysia.