Folk Tale: Outwitting the Flower Thief
In an ancient and peaceful village, people live a life of sunrise and sunset. The village is surrounded by dense bamboo forests and verdant mountains, and a clear stream flows through the edge of the village, taking away the hustle and bustle of the years and leaving the tranquility of the years. However, this originally harmonious village has recently been shrouded in a haze.
It turned out that there were several cases of flower thieves in the village one after another. In the dead of night, the flower thief appears like a ghost, sneaking into the girls' boudoirs and stealing their carefully cultivated flowers. What is even more outrageous is that the thief also left some frivolous verses that provoke the peace of the village.
The villagers were full of discussions, some speculated that it was done by a homeless man from outside, and some thought that it was a prank by some evil boy in the village. But no matter how you guess, the flower thief has always been at large, and the case has never been solved.
There is a young man named Li Ming in the village, he is smart, witty, upright, and helpful on weekdays, and is deeply loved by the villagers. When Li Ming heard about these cases, he was indignant, and he was determined to find out this flower thief and eliminate the harm for the villagers.
One night, Li Ming lurked quietly in a corner of the village, his eyes fixed on the boudoir that might be visited by flower thieves. The moonlight is like water, sprinkled on the quiet village, and everything seems so peaceful and peaceful. However, in the midst of this tranquility, an eerie aura crept in.
Li Ming held his breath, only to see a black shadow quietly rushing out of the bamboo forest, and lightly touched towards a boudoir. Li Ming's heart tightened, and he quietly followed. The dark shadow came to the boudoir window, gently pushed it open, and reached out to pluck the flowers from the windowsill.
At this moment, Li Ming suddenly shouted, causing the black shadow to stumble. The black shadow turned around and wanted to escape, but was stepped forward by Li Ming and grabbed it firmly. The two fought, and the black shadow was finally subdued by Li Ming due to lack of physical strength.
When the villagers heard the news, they rushed to see Li Ming standing in the moonlight with a young man in ragged clothes. That young man was the evil young Zhang Ergou in the village, who was idle and didn't do his job properly, but he didn't expect him to become a flower thief.
The villagers angrily surrounded Zhang Ergou and accused Zhang Ergou of his evil deeds. Zhang Ergou's face turned pale and bowed his head silently. Seeing this, Li Ming stepped forward and shouted, "Zhang Ergou, are you guilty?"
Zhang Ergou glanced up at Li Ming, a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes, but then he lowered his head again and whispered, "I...... I'm guilty. ”
It turned out that Zhang Ergou was jealous of the beautiful flowers that the girls in the village had, so he had evil thoughts, turned into a flower thief, and repeatedly stole them. He thought he was doing it seamlessly, but he didn't expect to be recognized by Li Ming in the end.
After Li Ming heard this, he sighed and said, "You are a smart person, but you have embarked on a crooked path. Now that you know your sin, come with me to the village chief and accept the punishment you deserve. ”
When Zhang Ergou heard this, a trace of remorse flashed in his eyes, and he nodded silently. Seeing this, the villagers also sighed.
Li Ming handed over Zhang Ergou to the village chief to deal with, and he returned home. He sat in front of the window, looking at the bright moon outside the window, and his heart was full of thoughts. He thought of the simple faces of the villagers and the beautiful flowers that had been stolen, and he couldn't help but feel a strong sense of responsibility in his heart.
He knew that the village still needed his protection, and he needed him to continue to eliminate harm for the villagers. So, he made up his mind to continue to use his ingenuity to protect this beautiful and peaceful village.
Since then, there have been no more cases of flower thieves in the village, and the villagers have lived a peaceful and happy life. And Li Ming, because of his bravery and wisdom, has become a hero in the village through the ages.
However, the story doesn't end there. While Li Ming is guarding the village, he is also constantly thinking about how to better protect the interests of the villagers. He found that it was not enough to rely on individual strength, but also to unite the villagers to protect their homeland.
Therefore, Li Ming began to organize the villagers to set up a joint defense team, so that everyone took turns to patrol and jointly guard against foreign lawbreakers. He also actively taught the villagers the art of self-defense, so that they could protect themselves in the face of danger.
Under Li Ming's leadership, the security situation in the village has been greatly improved, and the villagers' lives have become more secure. Everyone was grateful and praised Li Ming as the patron saint of the village.
Time flies, time flies. Li Ming spent countless spring and autumn in the village, and his hair gradually turned gray. But he has always stayed in every corner of the village, guarding this hot land with his wisdom and courage.
Until one day, Li Ming died of illness, and the villagers were grief-stricken. They held a grand funeral for Li Ming and buried him on the hill behind the village. Since then, the mountain has been called "Hero Mountain" by the villagers in honor of this great guardian.
And the story of Li Ming has also been passed down from generation to generation by the villagers and has become an eternal legend. When night falls and the moonlight shines on the village, there are always people who tell the story of the flower thief, and people can feel the tenacity and courage in listening.
Like a clear spring flowing through every vein of the village, Li Ming's story inspires every villager. They know that no matter how time passes, the protection and love for their hometown will remain eternal.
As the years passed, generations of young people appeared in the village. They grew up listening to Li Ming's story, and their hearts were full of yearning for heroes and a sense of responsibility for their hometown. Among them, there is a young man named Xiao Ming, who is smart and studious, and has great ambitions, and is determined to become a guardian like Li Ming.
Xiao Ming studied diligently, not only proficient in martial arts, but also good at observation and analysis. He often patrols around the village alone, observing every potential safety hazard. He knows that only by understanding every corner of the village can he better protect the safety of the villagers.
One day, a group of ferocious beasts suddenly appeared in the mountains and forests near the village. They often come down to harass villagers, steal food, and even harm people and animals. The villagers were terrified and asked Xiao Ming for help.
When Xiao Ming heard the news, he immediately organized a brave hunting team and decided to go up the mountain to catch those beasts in person. He led the hunting party deep into the mountains and forests, and with extraordinary courage and wisdom, he launched a fierce battle with wild beasts.
After several days and nights of hard fighting, Xiao Ming finally led the hunting team to successfully capture those beasts. He brought the beast back to the village and showed it to the villagers to reassure everyone. The villagers cheered and applauded Xiao Ming as the new hero of the village.
Xiao Ming waved his hand modestly and said, "I just did what I was supposed to do." The real hero is Li Ming, the guardian of our village. It was he who taught me how to protect my hometown and how to protect the peace of the villagers. I will continue to work hard to contribute to the prosperity and tranquility of the village, just like him. ”
Xiao Ming's words deeply touched the villagers. They all said that they would learn from the spirit of Xiao Ming and Li Ming and jointly protect this beautiful homeland.
Since then, the people of the village have become more united to defend themselves against external threats. They help each other, work together, and create a better life together. And Xiao Ming also continued to lead the hunting team and guard the peace of the village.
Time flies, time flies. Xiao Ming also grew old, but his spirit remained in the village forever. His story has been told, inspiring generations of young people.
Today, that old village has been given a new lease of life and vitality. And the story of Li Ming and Xiao Ming has also become an eternal legend in the village. When night falls and the moonlight shines on the village, there are always people who tell the stories of those heroes, and people can feel the tenacity and courage in listening.
Over the years, the changes in the village have witnessed the changes of the times, but the stories of Li Ming and Xiao Ming are like an inextinguishable lamp, illuminating the way forward for the villagers.
With the development of the times, the village gradually integrated with the outside world, and modern facilities gradually entered the lives of the villagers. However, the new way of life also brought new challenges to the village. Some lawbreakers took a fancy to the tranquility and richness of the village, and began to secretly covet it, trying to destroy the harmony and tranquility here.
Faced with new challenges, the younger generation of the village stepped forward. They inherited the spirit of Li Ming and Xiao Ming, and used their wisdom and courage to protect their homeland. They have organized a modern security team, installed monitoring equipment, and strengthened joint prevention and control with the surrounding areas.
In the trials and tribulations, the young people of the village showed excellent resilience and firm faith. They successfully resisted the illegal intrusion of the outside world and protected the peace and harmony of the village.
The prosperity and tranquility of the village also attract more and more tourists. Tourists are attracted by the beauty of this place and are even more moved by the people here. They all expressed that they wanted to learn from the spirit of the people in the village and bring this belief in protecting their homeland to their own lives.
The young people of the village also take the opportunity to introduce the story of Li Ming and Xiao Ming to the tourists, so that they can learn about the heroic legends of this land. After hearing this, the tourists were all in awe and expressed their desire to bring these stories back to their hometowns and spread them to more people.
Over time, the village's reputation has grown, attracting more investment and development opportunities. The living standards of the villagers have been continuously improved, and the village has also radiated new vitality and vitality.
However, no matter how the times change, the love and protection of the hometown has never changed. Whenever night falls and the moonlight shines on the village, there are always people who tell the story of Li Ming and Xiao Ming, so that people can feel the tenacity and courage in listening.
These stories are not only the inheritance and memory of generations, but also the symbol and continuation of the spirit of the village. They inspire every villager to always remember their responsibilities and missions, and continue to fight for the protection of this hot land.
Today, that old village has developed into a modern new village, but the respect for the hero and the love for the hometown remain the same. The story of Li Ming and Xiao Ming will forever be passed on in this land, inspiring future generations to continue to move forward and continue to work hard for the bright future of their hometown.