During the Qing Dynasty, there lived a woodcutter named Wang Zifu at the foot of Nanshan Mountain. He lived with his mother after his father's death, and was a lazy child who did not like to read. In order for him to live a meaningful life, his mother made him a woodcutter. Nanshan is a great place for outstanding people, and some talented people emerge every year. It's just that in recent years, the winters in Nanshan have become unusually dry, and it no longer snows. The river water has also decreased, and it cannot meet the villagers' long-term water needs. Therefore, in winter, most of the villagers go to places with abundant water sources to spend the winter, leaving only the elderly and children in the mountains. Wang Zifu also stayed in Nanshan for the winter because his elderly mother could not travel far.
Wang Zifu was exposed to the woodcutter industry since he was a child, and he not only had to cut wood, but also hunt some woodHareand pheasants. One day, as usual, he chopped wood first, and then began to search for prey in the mountains. However, he searched for a long time and did not find it. Just as he was about to give up, he heard a hissing sound. The sound came from a cave next to the mountain. The brave prince soon climbed into the cave and found it very spacious. In the depths of the cave, he saw oneWhite SnakeSpit out a bead. The bead emits a dazzling white light and is very beautiful.
Wang Zifu forWhite Snake's strength felt afraid, he didn't want to mess with thisWhite Snake。However, he was attracted by the beauty of this bead and developed a trace of greed. He thought that if he could take this bead home and eat it, maybe he would be able to live forever. Even, if you practice more deeply, you can become an immortal. So, he made up his mind to take advantage of itWhite SnakeWithout paying attention, he quickly put the bead in his pocket. White SnakeWarning him that he will regret it. But Wang Zifu didn't go to his heart, he only cared about his own desires.
When he got home, Wang Zifu hid in his room and thought about how the bead should be used. He consulted the books in the house, but found no information about the bead. Therefore, he decided to swallow the bead and greet the unknown changes with trepidation. It didn't take long for him to feel an indescribable feeling of exhaustion, and with exhaustion, he fell into a deep sleep. In the dream, Wang Zifu dreamed very uneasilyWhite SnakeThe scene of asking him for the beads scared him to wake up.
Wang Zifu hesitantly confessed his actions to his mother, who rebuked him for not being greedy. She told him, thisWhite SnakeThe hardships of the practice may be related to the drought in Nanshan for many years. Wang Zifu deeply regretted it, but it was irretrievable, and the bead had already been swallowed by him. From that day on, snakes often appeared in Wang Zifu's home, and it was filled with his fear. He had no choice but to seekTaoist priestof help,Taoist priestTell him that this is a disaster that he has brought on himself. Only return the beads toWhite Snake, he can get out of the situation.
That afternoon, Wang Zifu arrivedWhite Snakeof the opening, requestWhite SnakeHelp remove the beads from his stomach. White SnakeAfter taking out the beads, Wang Zifu suddenly felt that he was getting old, and his age suddenly increased by sixty or seventy years, tooWhite SnakePunishment for him. From then on, Wang Zifu no longer dared to do bad things, and he understood the consequences of greed.
This story teaches us that greed can bring disaster. The prince is greedy for itWhite Snakesuffered misfortune and could only be resolved by sincere repentance and the return of the beads. We should cherish the happiness in front of us and not covet what does not belong to us. At the same time, we must learn to repent and correct our mistakes, and pursue goodness and integrityLifestyle