Once upon a time, there was a small village where there lived an old man who was affectionately called Lao Ming. Lao Ming is a very respected person in this village, he is intelligent, kind and tolerant, and always willing to help the villagers solve their problems.
One day, a strange rumor came from the village: on the hill near the village, a mysterious firebird appeared. This firebird flies in a tangled manner, capable of emitting a bright golden flame that emits a warm glow. The villagers were extremely curious and went to the mountain to have a look.
Lao Ming also heard this rumor, and he knew that the appearance of this firebird must have some special meaning. So, he decided to go to the mountains and witness this magical sight with his own eyes.
Lao Ming set off at midnight, and the night watchman met him and asked curiously"Lao Ming, what are you going to do when you come out in the middle of the night?"Lao Ming replied with a smile"I'm going to go to the mountains and see where that magical firebird came from. "
The Night's Watch persuaded"Lao Ming, although the firebird is magical, the road on the mountain is steep, and the night is very dangerous, so it is too risky for you to go alone. "Lao Ming looked at the night watchman affectionately and said:"I am convinced that a sincere heart with courage and wisdom may bring us more surprises. "The night watchman was moved by Lao Ming's firmness and nodded silently.
Lao Ming took an oil lamp and silently climbed up the mountain. The road on the mountain is difficult to walk, but Lao Ming's heart is full of hope. Finally, when he reached the top of the mountain, he saw the firebird, which was flapping its wings and shining with golden light.
Lao Ming stared intently, and suddenly the firebird stopped flying and flew in front of Lao Ming. Lao Ming's eyes lit up, and the firebird spoke"Lao Ming, I am deeply moved by the sincerity and wisdom in your heart. In return, I would like to grant you three wishes. "
After hesitating for a moment, Lao Ming asked Firebird to help the village solve the drought problem. The firebird nodded in agreement, spreading its wings, and a patch of rain and dew moistened the village, bringing the land back to life.
Lao Ming was grateful, and put forward a second wish: I hope that the grass and trees on the mountain can grow beautiful flowers and make the village more beautiful. The firebird nodded again, it spread its wings, and with a flick of it, a variety of brightly colored flowers bloomed on the mountain, reflecting the beauty of the village.
Lao Ming smiled, and finally put forward one last wish: I hope that all the people in the village can live a happy life. The firebird looked at Lao Ming affectionately and said kindly"Lao Ming, I believe that your wish will come true. Happiness is not far away, it is hidden in our own hearts. As long as people love and get along with each other with their hearts, joy and happiness will always be together. "
The story spread throughout the village, and Lao Ming's wisdom and kindness infected everyone. Since then, people have been working hard to change themselves, and through sincere devotion to their hearts and acts of friendship, they have rediscovered hope in happiness.
This story tells us that as long as we persist in sincerity and wisdom, we can find more beauty and happiness, both for ourselves and for others.