The old man built a new house, but he had the same dream every night, and the gentleman said, return the nails
In a distant mountain village, there was an old man named Ah Fu. Ah Fu has been industrious and simple all his life, and in order to marry a good daughter-in-law for his son Ah Ming, he decided to tear down the old house where he had lived for decades and build a new one. He got up early and was busy digging foundations, moving bricks, and cement.
The new house was built quickly, with red bricks and green tiles, spacious and bright, and the people in the village praised Afu for his ability. But the strange thing is that since moving into the new house, Ah Fu has had the same dream every night. In his dream, he seemed to see an old woman in ragged clothes with tears on her face, standing at the head of his bed, stretching out her withered hands and muttering something in her mouth.
After Ah Fu woke up, he was always covered in cold sweat and uneasy. He thought he was overworked, so he didn't pay attention to it. But as the days passed, the dream continued to repeat, and the image of the old woman became clearer and clearer, and her voice became more and more poignant. Ah Fu began to feel frightened, and he wondered if he had caused something unclean.
So, Ah Fu found Mr. Zhang in the village. Mr. Zhang is an old man who knows some feng shui techniques, and the people in the village will ask him for help when they encounter any strange things. Ah Fu told Mr. Zhang everything he had done, hoping that he could help relieve the trouble.
After listening to Ah Fu's description, Mr. Zhang pondered for a moment and said, "Ah Fu, I'm afraid there is something wrong with your house. This old woman, I guess may have been the owner of this place before, and she wants something from you, which is why she sleeps night after night. ”
When Ah Fu heard this, he immediately panicked, and hurriedly asked, "What should I do? I don't want to have such a scary dream every night." ”
Mr. Zhang stroked his beard and said slowly: "To solve this dream, you need to find what she asks for and return it to her in order to calm her resentment." ”
Ah Fu hurriedly asked, "Then what is she asking for?"
Mr. Zhang shook his head and said, "I don't know about this, you have to find it yourself." However, you can start with the process of building a house to see if there are any omissions or improprieties. ”
Ah Fu listened to Mr. Zhang's words and had an idea in his heart. He decided to start with every corner of the new house to see if he could find any clues.
That night, Ah Fu took a flashlight and searched carefully in the new house. He opened every drawer, every floor, not even the cobwebs in the corners. Just as he was about to give up, he suddenly found a loose floor.
Ah Fu carefully pried open the floor, only to see a rusty iron box hidden underneath. He opened the box, and there were rusty nails and a yellowed note.
Ah Fu picked up the note, only to see that it was written: "This nail is an ancestral thing of my family, and it has the effect of warding off evil spirits in the town." If the house is demolished and rebuilt, be sure to return this nail to my descendants to ensure safety. ”
After reading the note, Ah Fu suddenly realized. It turns out that this iron nail is the ancestral heirloom of the previous owner of this place, and it has a special meaning. When I was building a house, I accidentally dug up this tin box, but I didn't care about it and hid it under the floor. The old woman dreamed night after night, probably just to find the iron nail.
Ah Fu felt guilty and glad in his heart, and he quickly put away the nails and notes, and prepared to go to the old woman's descendants the next day to return the nails.
Early the next morning, Ah Fu came to the old tree at the entrance of the village to inquire about the descendants of the old woman. After some inquiry, he learned that the old woman's grandson now lived on the other side of the village. Ah Fu immediately rushed over and found the old woman's grandson, a young man named Ah Keung.
Ah Fu explained his intention to Cuong and handed him the nail and the note. After listening to Ah Fu's story, Ah Qiang was moved to tears. He said: "This iron nail is indeed my grandmother's ancestral heirloom, and she has always treasured it during her lifetime. I didn't expect you to dig it up when you were building a house. After my grandmother died, I always wanted to find the nail, but there was no clue. It's great that you can return it now!"
Ah Fu listened to Ah Qiang's words, and his heart also felt a sense of relief. He said goodbye to Cuong and returned home.
That night, Ah Fu lay in bed, uneasy. He didn't know if he would have that dream again tonight. To his surprise, however, he slept peacefully that night, and never dreamed of the old woman again.
When he woke up the next day, Ah Fu felt refreshed and his heart was full of joy. He understood that he had returned the nails, calmed the old woman's grievances, and relieved himself of trouble.
Since then, there has never been anything strange in Ah Fu's new house. He and his family lived a peaceful and happy life. He also often warned the villagers that when demolishing and rebuilding, they should respect the belongings and memories of the original owner, and do not discard or destroy them at will, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.
This story spread throughout the village, and everyone praised Ah Fu as a good person with a conscience and understanding. And Ah Fu has also won the respect and love of more people because of his good deeds.
And the old woman who appeared in Ah Fu's dream every night also seemed to feel Ah Fu's sincerity and kindness, and never appeared in his dream again.
As the days passed, Afu's new house became a beautiful scenery in the village. Whenever someone passes by, they can't help but praise a few words. And Ah Fu often stands in front of the door, looking into the distance, his heart is full of gratitude and satisfaction.
One day, Amin returned to the village with his new daughter-in-law. Seeing that the new house his father had built for himself was so magnificent, Amin was so happy that he couldn't stop talking. The new daughter-in-law was also full of praise for this new home, saying that Ah Fu was really a blessed person.
Ah Fu listened to the praise of his son and daughter-in-law, and his heart blossomed. He took Ah Ming's hand and said, "Son, you must remember that you must be kind and upright. Only in this way can you win the respect and affection of others. I don't have any great skills in my life, so I can only farm and build houses. But I always believe that as long as we have good intentions and principles in our actions, we will be able to live a happy life. ”
Amin listened to his father's words and nodded deeply. He understands that although his father does not talk much, every sentence contains a profound truth. He was determined to carry on his father's fine tradition and be a moral and responsible person.
In this way, the Afu family lived a happy life in the new house. And the story of the iron nail and the old woman has also become a good story in the village from generation to generation. Whenever someone mentions this story, they will sigh and say that it is the power of kindness and integrity, which makes Ah Fu get a good reward.
And Ah Fu often sits in front of the door of the new house in his spare time, recalling the strange dream and the experience of returning the iron nail. His heart was full of gratitude and rejoicing, grateful for the inspiration and teachings that the old woman had brought him, and glad that he was able to make the right choice and avoid unnecessary troubles and troubles.
This story tells us that we must be kind and principled in our lives. Only in this way can we gain the respect and affection of others and live a happy and fulfilling life. At the same time, we should also respect the belongings and memories of the original owners, and do not easily discard or destroy their belongings during demolition and reconstruction, so as not to cause unnecessary troubles and disputes. Okay, let's move on to Afu's story.
A few years later, Ah Fu's grandson Xiaobao grew up. Po was a clever boy who always liked to listen to his grandfather tell stories about the past, especially the mysterious tale about the iron nail and the old woman. Whenever he heard this story, Xiaobao always widened his eyes and listened attentively, full of curiosity about this old woman he had never met.
One day, while playing, Po accidentally found a small hole in a corner of the house. Curious, he reached out and touched it, and he touched something hard. Xiaobao carefully dug it out and found that it was a rusty iron nail that looked very old.
Xiaobao excitedly ran to find his grandfather Ah Fu with an iron nail. When Ah Fu saw this iron nail, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He carefully examined the iron nail, then took a deep breath and said slowly: "Xiaobao, this iron nail is probably another ancestral iron nail of that old woman. ”
Xiaobao's eyes widened and he looked at his grandfather in disbelief. Ah Fu continued: "Back then, although I returned most of the nails, there may still be omissions. This iron nail may be one of them. It seems that the old woman is still watching our home. ”
Xiaobao asked curiously, "Grandpa, what should we do now?"
Ah Fu pondered for a moment and said, "We should respect this old woman, and since her iron nails have reappeared in our house, then we should return them to her again." ”
So, Ah Fu and Xiaobao went together in the village to find the old woman's descendants. After some inquiry, they learned that the old woman's great-grandson now lived on the other side of the village. Ah Fu and Xiao Bao immediately rushed over and returned the nail to the old woman's great-grandson.
When the great-grandson saw the iron nail, a trace of surprise and gratitude flashed in his eyes. "This nail is a relic of my great-grandmother, and we always thought it was lost," he said. I didn't expect to find it at your house, thank you so much!"
Ah Fu and Xiaobao bid farewell to the old woman's great-grandson and returned home. That night, Ah Fu had a dream, and the old woman in the dream reappeared. This time, though, her face was filled with gratitude and smiles instead of tears. She said to Ah Fu, "Thank you, Ah Fu. You and your family are kind people, and I will bless you with peace and happiness. ”
After speaking, the figure of the old woman gradually disappeared into the dream. When Ah Fu woke up, his heart was filled with gratitude and peace. He knew that he had done the right thing and had been blessed by the old woman.
Since then, nothing strange has happened to Ah Fu's new house. The family lived a happier and more peaceful life, and the story of the nail and the old woman became a family legend forever. Whenever a new family member is born, Ah Fu tells them the story so that they understand the importance of kindness and respect.
And Xiaobao also learned a profound lesson from this story. He learned to respect history and traditions, and to cherish the family's heritage and memories. He is determined to pass on this story from generation to generation, so that more people understand the value of kindness, integrity and respect.