Fangzheng wiped the thought from his mind and pressed his palms together. He gave a Buddhist proclamation, "Patron, This Penniless Monk really does not have any impression. Also, it's really getting dark. It will really be dangerous if you do not descend the mountain."
"Uh…" The woman was rendered completely speechless. She was certain that the monk did not know her.
She gave a wry smile and the thought of teasing Fangzheng was gone. She wiped the smile from her face and out of habit, extended her right hand. "Alright then, let me formally introduce myself. I'm Li Xueying. Venerable One, how might I address you?"
"This Penniless Monk's Dharma name is Fangzheng." Fangzheng did not shake hands with Li Xueying. All he did was reply with a faint smile.
Li Xueying was stunned. This was the first time she was being rejected a handshake with a member of the opposite sex. The feeling was rather strange…