My name is Li Ming, and I am an ordinary clerk. My family background is simple, my father is an ordinary worker, and my mother takes care of the housework at home. I lived an ordinary and stable life until that day an accident changed my fate.
It was a sunny weekend and I decided to go for a walk in the nearby mountains to relax. When I got to the bottom of the mountain, I noticed a strange stone on the ground. I bent down to pick it up and found it shaped like a red panda, which was very cute. I decided to take it home as a souvenir.
When I got home, I put the stone on my desk. Soon after, I received a mysterious letter. The letter stated that the stone I picked up was actually a very precious piece of jade, which was worth a fortune. The sender of the letter claimed to be a wealthy businessman and offered to pay 1 million yuan for this "panda stone".
I was a little hesitant for a while, 1 million is indeed a huge amount of money for me. However, deep down I felt that this stone had a special meaning, it was not just an ornament, but more like a connection between me and the mountain.
To better understand the value of this stone, I found a jade expert. He looked at my "Panda Stone" and his expression suddenly became surprised. He told me that it was a very rare piece of jade and was called the "Happiness Stone". Those who possess it will attain endless happiness and wealth.
When I heard the news, the doubts in my heart disappeared instantly. I understand why my heart has been insisting on not selling this stone, which may possess a magical power that can give me happiness and wealth.
So, I decided to reject the rich merchant's request to buy. I believe that this stone has a much more important meaning to me, and it is not just something that money can measure.
As the days passed, I found that my life was gradually getting better. My career has also grown considerably, and my income has increased dramatically. Also, the people around me feel that I have become happier and happier.
One day, there was a news item on TV that someone in another place had sold a similar "Panda Stone" to the wealthy businessman, and as a result, his business and family were in trouble. Experts have analyzed that the reason why these jade stones bring misfortune to their owners is because they may have some kind of curse hidden behind them.
When I heard the news, I was glad I had made the decision in the first place.
If I had sold that stone to the rich merchant, I would probably have suffered the same fate.
Today, I treasure this "Panda Stone", which has become a treasure in my life. Every time I see it, I can feel an inexplicable power that makes me more determined in my choice.
This story teaches us that money is not the only measure of happiness. Sometimes, it's the meaning and value behind it that really matters. Even in the face of **, we should stick to our inner voice and choose a path that is in line with our values. In this way, we can truly find our own happiness and wealth.