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Tang Gong Temple, located on the coast, was originally named Shi Jiao. In front of it, the flowing water creates a whirlpool, like a divine aid from heaven and sea, transforming waves into a circular motion, effortlessly and freely. This has given the nearby village of Lu Wan a "Yu Lan" old name. Residents would travel far to pay their respects to the "Shi Jiao Zhong Ling Fu Bi Ling," a peculiar scene that resembles a fantasy island in the heavens. Unfortunately, a fatal robbery occurred in 1945, verifying the saying "A winding path on one side, wet and slippery below; wicked people benefit from it, thieves steal from it." Therefore, the temple's prosperity depends more on its human resources than on Feng Shui. Ten years later, with the extension of the October 5th road, a tarred ground platform was finally laid out, paving the way for future development, making it the busiest spot among the four temples in Lu Wan. In 1964, after major repairs, the main hall's scale was established, and the temple's appearance became gold-plated, causing the operating director's bidding prices to skyrocket to over a thousand yuan, creating a sensation that spread like wildfire, attracting people like a tidal wave into the abyss. In 1980, after the "Rong Yin Ge Bei" stone carving was unveiled beside the temple, it was included in Lu Wan's ten scenic spots. The same year, two side pavilions, Fuxiang and Changsheng, were renovated, with their rooftops adorned with seven-star celestial bodies accompanying a moon table, linking to a legend from the Qianlong era. Inside, the Qing Dynasty's true relic "Jiao Yu Lu Shi Xiao Yü" was erected, which had been moved from the Tian Hou ancient temple. It wasn't just the stone benches and stone carvings that were moved; even visitors and silver coins were involved, much like the "Ren Yu Ru Yang" stone carving, stone lions, and Tang Gong's statue, which became new highlights in 1983, 1988, and 1994 respectively, also demonstrating Lu Wan people's long-term efforts to promote temple tourism. However, a temple nestled in a corner cannot control its finances; more road construction and paving depend on local people's contributions during prosperous times. The previous generation of Lu Wan residents also viewed labor as a customary social norm to unite the community, just like this generation gathering at Tang Gong's birthday celebration with a potluck dinner. Today, the temple's Fu De Zheng Shen still has a horse-shoe shaped altar, but it has been upgraded to an armchair style. The altar and its sunshades have evolved into various stories about wind and water, creating a legend that is now widely known in the streets and alleys of Lu Wan, attracting tourists who are drawn to the temple's fame. Tang Seng Sheng De is undoubtedly a testament to the unity and benevolence of the people.