Chapter 96

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"Master, SBS TV has invited you to participate in the 'Storytelling' program recording!"

Selena said with a smile as she looked at Wang Zhong.

"No time, you help me decline it!"

The dojo is about to be completed, and Wang Zhong really doesn't have time to participate in the program recording.

"The 'Australian Variety Show,' 'Mystical Time,' and 'Australian Night Talk' have all sent program invitations!"

"Reject them all for me!"

Wang Zhong didn't even lift his head or open his eyes, and he said without hesitation.

"Yes, Master!"

One by one, the TV station's invitations were politely declined. The TV stations launched various public relations efforts, but Wang Zhong always gave a refusal.

Many people believe that the supernatural is exclusive to the Chinese, and some even label mysticism as superstition, considering it unscientific and ignorant.

It's dross!

It's the part that should be discarded!

Especially during the backwardness of modern China, the invasion of foreign powers, the reform and innovation, and the slogan of "learning from the foreigners to control them" and "opening eyes to the world," if the reform and innovation were changes in politics and military, then the May Fourth Movement was a cultural reform. Due to the weakening of national self-confidence, the Chinese negated everything!

Everything about Chinese tradition was branded with the mark of shame!

All of China's culture was backward, ignorant, and shameful!

Many people say that ten years caused a cultural gap, but that's not the case; the cultural gap started with the May Fourth Movement!

And in Australia, which people consider advanced, free, and democratic, what the Chinese call "superstition" is actually very prevalent!

For example, the programs hosted by Mr. Lu, such as "Mystical Art Overview" and "Mr. Lu Looks at Totems"!

These two programs are very popular!

Looking at totems involves using the third eye to see the spirits of past lives, explaining cause and effect, ghost possession, and more!

In the end, Mr. Lu even opened his own Chinese radio station, 20R Australian Oriental Chinese Radio!

2OR Australian Oriental Chinese Radio, with Mr. Lu serving as both chairman and station manager, increased the program time from the original half-hour of "Mystical Art Overview" to six hours per week. Since the new radio station opened two years ago, the hotline has become increasingly popular, with listeners spread across the world, indicating that both Sydney's Chinese listeners and overseas Chinese and domestic Chinese listeners have great faith in the program.

Mr. Lu's "Mystical Art Overview Series" books, such as "Life, Destiny, and Feng Shui," "Heaven, Earth, and Man," and "Totem World," recorded and organized by Mr. Liang Xiao, and Mr. Lu's narrated "Buddhist Teachings in Plain Language (Volume 1)," "Buddhist Teachings in Plain Language (Volume 2)," "Buddhist Teachings in Plain Language (Volume 3)," and six books have been published and have caused a sensation in various parts of the world (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Japan, Canada, the United States, France, the UAE, Denmark, Germany, Guatemala, and other countries and regions).

Of course, the popularity of mysticism programs in Australia is also closely related to their own beliefs. Australian Aboriginals believe in the existence of ancestral spirits, which they consider to have more power than most people. These Aboriginals believe that ancestral spirits exist in forms different from ordinary people, such as rocks, trees, and soil!

Due to this unique cultural atmosphere, Eastern mysticism can take root and flourish here!

Therefore, it's not surprising that TV stations invite Wang Zhong to do interview programs!

Although Wang Zhong wants to increase his fame through TV stations, especially to restore the reputation of feng shui, the affairs of the temple are too busy, so he has to decline!

Daoist Master Ren Farong personally came to Australia to preside over the consecration ceremony of the Xuanyuan Temple!

This was something Wang Zhong never expected, as this person is the future president of the Taoist Association!

A great master who has annotated "Tao Te Ching" and "Zhou Yi Can Tong Qi," with profound knowledge of Taoism, unmatched by anyone else!

For Wang Zhong, Daoist Master Ren Farong's personal visit to Australia is purely a pleasant surprise!

However, Wang Zhong's good mood didn't last long!

Because William walked into his office with a worried look!

Wang Zhong casually glanced at him, but his heart was startled.

It turned out that William's forehead was covered with a greenish aura, his eyebrows were red, his nose was inflamed, his philtrum was dark green, and his cheeks were also tinged with red. This clearly indicated that he was about to be involved in a lawsuit.

Philtrum dark green, nose inflamed,

Eyebrows red, lawsuits linked.

Forehead green, lawsuit within sixty days,

Words out, lawsuit entangled.

"William, you will soon be involved in a lawsuit, be very careful!"

Wang Zhong, seeing William's gray complexion, quickly warned him.

"Boss, I've already received a lawyer's letter!"

William's face was somewhat grim, and his voice carried a hint of crying.

"What happened? Why?"

Wang Zhong was startled and asked in disbelief. Since the construction of the Xuanyuan Temple, William had been eating and living on the construction site, so how could he get involved in a lawsuit?

"It's Mr. Mitchell. His legal team has sued me for invasion of privacy!"

William said with a grim face. Although William was somewhat well-known in Australia, he had no chance against Mitchell's legal team.

It turns out that after returning to the ranch, William had compiled the story of Wang Zhong and Bell's search for land and added some interesting anecdotes about the Zeng family. After the article was published, it was very popular and caused a significant stir. However, William had touched on the Regan family's secrets, and Mr. Mitchell sued William for invasion of privacy.

"They will sue me into bankruptcy, boss!"

In foreign countries, the two most sought-after professions are doctors and lawyers!

Doctors can save your life, and lawyers can save your property!

In people's eyes, life and property are the two most important things in life!

"Didn't you know this was illegal? How could you be so reckless?"

Wang Zhong poured William a cup of warm water and scolded him.

"Boss, I swear, I didn't do it on purpose. I was too excited and didn't notice this detail!"

William pointed to the sky and swore.

"Boss, you have to save me, I don't want to be sued into bankruptcy!"

"I'll do my best, William, but you know you were in the wrong!"

Seeing William's pleading face, Wang Zhong's heart softened.

"Thank you, boss!"

William looked grateful.

"Mr. Mitchell will give you some face!"

"I hope so!"

Wang Zhong said uncertainly.

It seemed that Mitchell had anticipated Wang Zhong would come to him, as it took almost no effort for Wang Zhong to find him. Wang Zhong's heart stirred; it appeared that suing William was a ruse, with the real intention being to target him!

Unlike William's fear and unease, Mitchell looked incredibly relaxed.

Wang Zhong also examined Mitchell's face. Mitchell's forehead was green, indicating he was involved in a lawsuit, but the area above his forehead, the Tianzhong, was red, like a red lipid. Around the red lipid, there was a faint yellow, complementing each other.

Wang Zhong understood that Mitchell had a sure chance of winning the lawsuit!

The physiognomy book says:

In the midst of disputes, I know first,

Forehead green, Tianzhong with red lipid.

Slightly green and black, official matters fail,

Red and yellow, victory is assured.

Looking at Mitchell's face and his relaxed demeanor, Wang Zhong didn't rush to speak. The two of them chatted like old friends, and neither mentioned the lawsuit.

After another cup of tea, Mitchell couldn't help but look at Wang Zhong.

"Mr. Wang, did you forget something?"

"No, I just came to visit an old friend!"

Mr. Wang was calm and smiled.

"I can drop the lawsuit against William, but you have to be a guest on my show!"

Mitchell looked at him helplessly and smiled.

"Is that the reason you sued William?"

Wang Zhong held the teacup and sniffed lightly.

"Of course not. Suing William was a decision made by my legal team. By the time I found out, it was too late. I wanted to withdraw the lawsuit immediately. But when my TV station invited you to be a guest, you refused, which made me feel very embarrassed, so I played a joke on William!"

Mitchell shrugged and smiled mischievously.

"I'm sure William was terrified!"

"Yes, he was terrified, your legal team is too powerful!"

Wang Zhong smiled, and his heart, which had been tight, relaxed.

"All these lawsuits are caused by those idle people!"

Mitchell shrugged helplessly.

"Are you going to let them do as they please?"

Wang Zhong asked in surprise.

"Why not? I pay them a large amount of legal fees every year!"

"We are all involved in lawsuits!"

Mitchell said without concern.

"You spend a lot of money hiring a legal team just to have them sue people everywhere?"

Wang Zhong asked in surprise.

"Of course, that's what rich people and politicians do!"

Mitchell said matter-of-factly.

"This is the difference between Eastern and Western cultures. In the East, the ultimate goal of litigation is harmony, to achieve a state of no litigation."

Wang Zhong said with some surprise.

"I really don't understand you Chinese. In the West, litigation is about winning, winning the case, and bankrupting the other party!"

Mitchell said, finding it hard to understand.

"When it comes to litigation, we must talk about the 'Sòng' hexagram in the 'I Ching.' The 'Sòng' hexagram, with 'Qián' above and 'Kǎn' below, represents litigation. The character 'sòng' combines 'gōng' (public) and 'yán' (speech), which means a public trial, mutual contention, and ultimately a fair judgment. The 'Sòng' hexagram shows how to handle disputes. From the overall perspective of the 'Sòng' hexagram, there will be some gains, perhaps the object of contention, but one must restrain one's desires and be cautious. If people's desires become excessive, the one who is right may no longer be right. In the end, it will lead to failure. This hexagram indicates that there will be auspicious signs in the middle, but ultimately it will encounter danger. It is favorable to see a great person, but unfavorable to cross a great river. When there is a dispute, if a wise person comes to mediate, it will be auspicious; if one tries to cross a great river amidst disputes, it will be impossible to work together, leading to mutual loss. Therefore, the theme of the 'Sòng' hexagram is about disputes and stopping disputes. Disputes lead to mutual unrest; stopping disputes leads to mutual peace and cooperation."

Wang Zhong explained the Chinese litigation culture from the perspective of the 'I Ching' to Mitchell.

"Harmony is the most valuable!"

"I agree to be a guest on the show, and I hope you and William can reconcile!"

"Mr. Wang, although I don't fully understand, what you said seems very reasonable. I need to reflect on my actions. I hope you can talk about the 'I Ching' and ancient Eastern culture on the TV station, as it can provide good inspiration for us now."

Mitchell thought for a moment and said hopefully.

"Of course, sharing is a joyful thing!"

Wang Zhong smiled.

"I think the lawyers will hate you, as your idea of 'litigation for harmony' will make many of them unemployed!"

Mitchell thought for a moment and smiled.

"Your insight is beyond my expectations!"

Wang Zhong looked at Mitchell, somewhat surprised.

"Of course, I am a high achiever from Harvard University!"

Mitchell said proudly.

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