The blacksmith saves Grandma
In a remote town, there is a blacksmith named Zhang Qiang. He was a burly man and highly skilled, and he was a well-known blacksmith in the town. However, Zhang Qiang has an unconscious younger brother Zhang Gang. Zhang Gang has always been idle, unlearned, and only knows how to eat, drink and have fun all day long, and spends extravagantly.
On this day, Zhang Gang went home drunk again, and when he saw Zhang Qiang busy in the blacksmith shop, he was angry. He felt that his brother only knew how to strike iron all day long, but did not know how to enjoy life, which was really stupid. So, with the strength of the wine, he rushed forward and snatched the hammer from Zhang Qiang's hand, and shouted: "You know how to strike iron all day long, look at you poor and sour! This home is mine, you get out of here!"
Zhang Qiang was stunned, he didn't expect his own brother to say such a thing. He looked at Zhang Gang's fierce eyes, and his heart felt sad. He knew that this family could no longer accommodate him. So, he silently packed his belongings and left the home that was once full of laughter.
Zhang Qiang carried heavy luggage and walked aimlessly on the country road. He didn't know where his future was, only that there was no place for him in this world. At this moment, he saw an elderly grandmother walking on the road with difficulty, seemingly unwell.
Zhang Qiang felt pity and stepped forward to ask, "Grandma, what's wrong with you?" Grandma raised her head and showed a tired and grateful smile: "Young man, I'm sick and can't walk." Can you help me find a doctor?" Zhang Qiang didn't say a word, picked up his grandmother and ran to the town's medical hall.
After some diagnosis and treatment, Grandma's condition was controlled. She took Zhang Qiang's hand and said gratefully, "Young man, thank you for saving my old bones." What's your name? I'll repay you. Zhang Qiang smiled: "Grandma, my name is Zhang Qiang, you don't have to be polite." Saving people is as it should be. ”
Grandma fell into deep thought after hearing this, and she said thoughtfully: "Zhang Qiang, I have heard of your name. Are you the famous blacksmith in town?" Zhang Qiang nodded: "Yes, Grandma, but I have been kicked out of the house by my brother now." After hearing this, Grandma showed an angry look: "That unscrupulous son!
Grandma was silent for a while, and suddenly said mysteriously: "Zhang Qiang, you saved me, I want to repay you." Go back and see your brother, but remember, turn around and leave after you've finished reading, and don't stop. Although Zhang Qiang was puzzled, he still agreed to Grandma.
When Zhang Qiang returned to the door, he was surprised to find that the house was brightly lit and full of people. He pushed the door in, only to see a scene that made him jaw-dropping: his younger brother Zhang Gang was gambling with a group of fox friends and dogs, and the gambling money turned out to be their family's real estate and real estate!
Zhang Qiang was trembling with anger, he rushed up to question Zhang Gang, but suddenly remembered Grandma's words. He stopped abruptly, turned around and walked away. At this moment, Zhang Gang saw him and shouted, "Brother, you're back! Come and play two games together!" Zhang Qiang left the sad home without looking back.
A few days later, Zhang Qiang learned from the villagers that shortly after he left that day, people from the government suddenly broke into his home and wiped out Zhang Gang and his fox friends. It turns out that they have been targeted by the government for a long time when they gather to gamble. Zhang Qiang couldn't help but secretly congratulate himself that he had listened to his grandmother's words and left in time so that he was not implicated.
Later, Zhang Qiang learned that the grandmother was actually a wise man in the town, and she had already seen Zhang Gang's ruined behavior and Zhang Qiang's kind nature. She used her wisdom to save Zhang Qiang once and let him escape again. Zhang Qiang also regained his strength and opened a new blacksmith shop in another village. With his superb skills and honest management, he quickly won the trust and love of the villagers. His life gradually improved.
And Zhang Gang, who was ruined by gambling, spent several years in prison before finally repenting and reforming. When he was released from prison, Zhang Qiang was already a well-known blacksmith master. He found Zhang Qiang, crying bitterly and apologizing and asking for forgiveness. Looking at his younger brother's haggard face and sincere apology, Zhang Qiang's heart softened. He decided to give his brother a chance to mend his ways and let him help in his blacksmith shop.
In this way, the brothers worked together again to make the blacksmith shop prosperous. And the wise man's grandmother also came to their shop from time to time, bringing them good luck and blessings.
On a cold winter day, the brothers were busy in the blacksmith's shop. Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the door: "Young men, I'm coming to see you." The brothers looked up and saw that it was the wise grandmother. She walked in with a smile on her face, and there was an air of mystery behind her.
Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang hurriedly stepped forward and said gratefully: "Grandma, you are here! Thank you for your care and help all the time!" Grandma waved her hand and said with a smile: "You brothers are now living in harmony and working together, I am happy when I look at it." I'm here today to tell you the good news. ”
The brothers' eyes widened and they looked at Grandma curiously. Grandma said mysteriously, "Do you know that there is an ancient treasure buried under this blacksmith shop. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang looked at each other, unable to believe their ears. Grandma continued: "Once upon a time, this was a rich mine. Later, in order to thank the workers for their hard work, the mine owner buried part of the treasure here. Only people with good hearts and solidarity can find it. ”
The brothers were thrilled when they heard this, but they were not in a hurry to find the treasure. On the contrary, they cherish their friendship with each other even more and strive to run a blacksmith shop. Gradually, their business became more and more prosperous, and their fame spread all around.
One day, a few years later, while the brothers were tidying up the blacksmith shop, they stumbled upon a hidden basement. They walked down the stairs and were surprised to find a huge treasure chest. When you open the treasure chest, you can see that it is full of gold coins and jewels. It turns out that this is the treasure that Grandma is talking about!
However, the brothers were not carried away by the windfall. They know that this wealth comes from the kindness, hard work, and solidarity they have always had. So they decided to use the wealth to help those in need and benefit more people.
Since then, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang's blacksmith shop has become not only a symbol of high skill, but also a synonym for kindness and unity. Their stories have also spread throughout the region, inspiring more people to pursue their dreams and uphold the qualities of kindness and integrity.
And the wise grandmother also quietly passed away one winter day, leaving behind endless legends and admiration. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang always remembered her kindness and teachings, and passed on her wisdom from generation to generation, becoming their family's most valuable asset.
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After that winter day when the treasure was discovered, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang's lives changed dramatically. Although they possessed great wealth, the brothers were not carried away by money. On the contrary, they have a better understanding of the value of hard work and kindness, and are determined to do something meaningful with this wealth.
The brothers' first thought was to improve the educational environment in the town. They financed the renovation of the dilapidated school and hired a good master to teach the children in the town. Not only that, but they have also set up scholarships to encourage children who excel in character and academics but are from poor families to continue their education.
In addition, they paid attention to the elderly people in the town. The brothers built a retirement home in the town so that the elderly who had no one to support could enjoy their old age in peace. The nursing home has a beautiful environment, complete facilities, and is also equipped with professional medical staff to ensure the health and quality of life of the elderly.
Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang's acts of kindness have won unanimous praise from the town's residents. Everyone sighed that although the brothers had money, they had not forgotten their original intentions and still maintained that kindness and integrity.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, a mysterious stranger comes to town, claiming to be a businessman from afar who wants to negotiate a big deal with Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang. The merchant, Li Hao, brought with him a magical ore that he claimed could be used to refine precious metals that were invaluable.
Li Hao was clever and quickly persuaded Zhang Gang. However, Zhang Qiang was skeptical about this matter. He always felt that the origin of this Li Hao was unknown, and the so-called magic ore sounded too illusory. So, he privately sent someone to investigate Li Hao's details.
Soon after, the results of the investigation came in. It turned out that this Li Hao was not a businessman at all, but a charlatan. His so-called magic ore is actually just some ordinary stones, which have no value at all. Zhang Qiang immediately told Zhang Gang the news, but Zhang Gang was suspicious of his brother's words. He doesn't think Li Hao looks like a liar, and he is very confident in the matter of refining metal.
The brothers had a disagreement over the incident. Zhang Qiang insisted that he should cut ties with Li Hao immediately, while Zhang Gang wanted to continue working with Li Hao. Eventually, the brothers decided to engage in an open debate in which the townspeople would judge who was right and who was wrong.
On the day of the debate, the townspeople gathered in the school. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang respectively expounded their views. Zhang Qiang proved that Li Hao was a liar with facts and figures, while Zhang Gang defended Li Hao with his intuition and enthusiasm. After a heated debate, in the end, most of the residents sided with Zhang Qiang. They believe that Zhang Qiang's views are more rational and persuasive. And Zhang Gang also realized his mistake, apologized to his brother and promised not to trust strangers again in the future. Li Hao saw that the situation was not good, and fled the town overnight. The brothers also became more united and trusted in each other because of this incident. They learned that only by supporting each other and being vigilant could they keep their wealth and happiness.
After experiencing this scam, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang cherish each other's trust and unity even more. They decided to devote more of their energy and wealth to improving the lives of the townspeople. In addition to education and elderly care, they also began to pay attention to medical care, environmental protection and other fields, and strive to create a better future for the town.
Over time, the brothers' acts of kindness spread throughout the region. More and more people are beginning to follow their example and devote themselves to public welfare. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang have thus become role models and role models in the local area, inspiring more people to pursue the qualities of kindness, integrity and unity.
On a warm spring day, the brothers stood in front of the blacksmith shop, looking back on the struggles of the past few years. They were full of emotion and knew that today's achievements were not easy to come by. Zhang Qiang patted Zhang Gang on the shoulder and said, "Brother, we must remember Grandma's words, no matter what difficulties and temptations we encounter, we must stick to our original intention and unite as one." ”
Zhang Gang nodded: "Brother is right! We must continue to work hard to do more for the residents of the town." After speaking, the two held each other's hands tightly, and their eyes were full of anticipation and confidence for the future.
After that spring, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang continued to lead the people in the town to create a better and more harmonious social environment. Their stories have been passed down from generation to generation, inspiring countless people to pursue their dreams and uphold the qualities of kindness and integrity. And the wisdom and teachings of that wise grandmother have also been inherited and carried forward in this process, becoming an eternal beacon in people's hearts, guiding them forward.
Not only that, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang also used their influence to advocate for green environmental protection and sustainable development. They promote the concept of energy conservation and emission reduction in the town, encouraging residents to use environmentally friendly materials to reduce waste and pollution. At the same time, they have also invested in wind and solar power facilities, providing the town with clean and renewable energy.
With the implementation of these initiatives, the town has become more and more beautiful and livable. Tree-lined streets, crystal clear rivers, parks with birds and flowers...... All this makes people feel the beautiful changes brought by environmental protection. As a result, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang have become advocates and leaders of environmental protection, and have been widely praised by all sectors of society.
Today, the brothers are old, but they still maintain their passion and dedication to public welfare. They pass on their experiences and stories to the younger generation, hoping that they will continue to pass on and carry forward this quality of kindness and integrity. Under the leadership of Zhang Qiang and Zhang Gang, the residents of the town have created a beautiful home full of love and hope.