In Lin'an City during the Southern Song Dynasty, there were two families with neighbors, one rich and one poor. The story of these two families has attracted people's attention and curiosity because of the prophecy of a fortune teller. The Wang family's surname is Wang, who is wealthy and prominent, while the Bao family's surname is Bao, and their life is simple and ordinary.
One day, the daughters-in-law of both families became pregnant at the same time, which caught the attention of a passing fortune teller. After pinching his fingers at the door of the king's house, he mysteriously prophesied: "The four pillars have wealth, and there is no shortage of food and clothing." Wealth is revealed, and people are generous. The wealth is clear, the family is prosperous, and this son is very good. This prophecy makes people look forward to the children of the Wang family.
The child of the Wang family is named Wang Angran, which means towering high mountains and stepping into the sky. The child of the Bao family is named Bao'an, which means peace and health. The two children grew up with different personalities and attitudes.
Because of his husband's prophecy, Wang Angran thought very highly of himself and thought that he was destined to be extremely rich. He lived a life of indulgence and had no worries about the future. Bao An, on the other hand, was full of doubts and challenges to this prophecy, and he studied hard and humbly learned from excellent people, hoping to break the so-called fate arrangement.
With the passage of time, both Wang Angran and Bao An grew up. They took the imperial examination on the same day, which became a watershed moment in the very different fates of the two families. Bao An won the first place in the examination with excellent results and became the Huiyuan of this examination, which was praised and respected by the society, while Wang Angran was named by Sun Shan and failed to do so.
This story teaches us that fate is not set in stone, but is determined by individual choices and efforts. Prophecy or fortune-telling is only a reference, and the real power lies in the individual's struggle and determination. Everyone has the possibility to create their own brilliant future, and the key lies in whether they dare to pursue and work hard.
This story not only shows the concept of fortune-telling and fate in traditional Chinese culture, but also reflects on the value and meaning of life. We should cherish everyone's efforts and choices, bravely pursue our dreams, and create our own wonderful life. Fate may be the guide, but the final decision is still in your own hands.