When Jagoan inquired about his visit to the temple, Jagoan couldn’t help but be taken aback. He couldn’t quite fathom what Jagoan was getting at with his questions about his whereabouts and who he might be meeting. Jagoan, however, was no slouch. Since he was surprised, he decided not to conceal it. Instead, he responded with an astonished tone, “Young Master, how do you know?”
Jagoan responded nonchalantly, “You smell like incense.”
Suddenly, it clicked for Jagoan and a sense of relief washed over him. But he didn’t dare reveal his relief just yet. He smiled and explained, “I visited Lama Temple this afternoon. I had some free time, so I went to pay my respects.”
Jagoan nodded, without a trace of doubt in his mind. Jagoan held a high position within the Jagoan family and his role as the housekeeper afforded him a fair degree of freedom. It was entirely reasonable for him to take some time to burn incense and worship Buddha. As for the deeper reasons for his visit, Jagoan didn’t dwell on it. After all, visiting temples was a routine practice for Chinese people, akin to how Europeans and Americans frequented churches.
Maria, on the other hand, stole a few more glances at Jagoan. While she couldn’t quite pinpoint anything unusual, she couldn’t help but feel that Jagoan’s demeanor and overall impression didn’t align with someone who held strong utilitarian beliefs, often associated with Tibetan Buddhism. Most adherents sought wealth and power, a trait particularly common among celebrities who followed this faith. In Maria’s eyes, Jagoan didn’t quite fit that mold, which raised some questions.
However, Maria was human, not omniscient, so she dismissed her curiosity as mere speculation, as there wasn’t enough evidence to draw conclusions from a few exchanged words.
Meanwhile, Jagoan Jagoan interjected, addressing Jagoan, “Jagoan, how long do you plan to stay in Eastcliff this time?”
afternoon. I’m thinking of visiting Jagoan Mountain in the morning to pay my respects to
Jagoan questioned, “So soon? It’s not often you come here. Why not stay a few more
can’t, really. I won’t hide it from you. The main reason for my visit this time was to explore any clues or insights left
always shrouded in mystery and I never quite grasped everything. Since you’re determined to uncover the truth, Grandpa supports your quest. Your parents rooms and study have been preserved exactly as they were
***
was currently off-limits to visitors. Lily stood in the courtyard, inhaling the rich aroma of incense, her gaze fixed on the bright moon in the night sky. Her emotions were a swirling
heart, there was but one thought, her son Jagoan, whom she hadn’t seen for
a short distance away, Lama Temple and the Jagoan family’s old residence were separated by a mere kilometer or
not
Turk approached her with respect and asked, “Madam, the Young Master is only a
closest we’ve been in these past twenty years. During Stefanie’s concert in New York, I sat
sigh, “I remember that time very well. Your parents and siblings were all there.
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