The farmer took in the beggars, ate and drank well, and entertained them kindly, and the wheat in the fields bore gold
A long, long time ago, there was a place called Daoxiang Village, and there was a farmer in the village named Ah Fu. Ah Fu is an honest man, hardworking and kind, getting up early every day and working in the fields at night. The crops he grows are always the best growing in the village, but he never shows off and is always happy to help the villagers in need.
One day, as soon as the sun was rising, Ah Fu was carrying a hoe and preparing to go to work in the fields. As soon as he reached the entrance of the village, he saw a beggar in ragged clothes and yellow muscles lying on the side of the road, as if he was dying of hunger. Ah Fu felt pity, hurriedly walked over to help the beggar, and asked with concern, "Old man, what's wrong with you?
The beggar opened his eyes with difficulty, and said weakly: "Good Samaritan, I haven't eaten for several days, can you give me something to eat?" Ah Fu hurriedly took out a steamed bun that was still hot from his arms and handed it to the beggar. The beggar wolfed down the steamed bun and seemed to be in better spirits, he looked at Ah Fu gratefully and said, "Thank you, good Samaritan." My name is the old beggar, and I have wandered here from other places and have not eaten for several days. It's a blessing to meet you today. ”
Seeing that the old beggar was pitiful, Ah Fu invited him to stay at his house for a while, and promised to treat him well. The old beggar was grateful and followed Ah Fu home. Ah Fu's wife was a virtuous woman, and when she saw her husband bring back a beggar, she did not dislike it in the slightest, but enthusiastically prepared a sumptuous meal for the old beggar.
The old beggar stayed in Ah Fu's house and enjoyed the careful care of Ah Fu and his wife every day. He was no longer as languishing as before, but gradually regained his spirits. Mr. and Mrs. Ah Fu never disliked him, and always treated him like family.
In the blink of an eye, spring arrived, and Ah Fu began to get busy, leaving early and returning late every day to cultivate crops. The old beggar saw that Ah Fu was working so hard, so he offered to help. Ah Fu saw that his body had almost recovered, so he agreed. So, the two worked in the fields together, and Ah Fu taught the old beggar how to plough the land, sow seeds, and fertilize, and the old beggar also learned quickly, and the two cooperated very tacitly.
Thanks to the joint efforts of the two of them, the crops in the field grew exceptionally lushly. Ah Fu looked at the green wheat field, and his heart was full of joy. The old beggar often stood at the edge of the field, looking at the thriving wheat seedlings, and his eyes flashed with a strange light.
However, as time passes, Ah Fu discovers a strange thing. When night fell, the old beggar would quietly leave the house and not return until dawn. Ah Fu curiously asked where the old beggar had gone at night, but the old beggar was always hesitant and refused to tell the truth.
That night, Ah Fu decided to secretly follow the old beggar to see where he had gone. He quietly followed the old beggar through the village and came to the edge of the field. I saw the old beggar standing in the wheat field, with words in his mouth, and his hands folded, as if praying for something. Suddenly, a golden light shot out of the old beggar's hand and fell on the wheat field. Ah Fu was surprised to find that the wheat seedlings that had been illuminated by the golden light turned out to be golden, as if they were made of gold.
Ah Fu was stunned, he couldn't believe his eyes. He quietly retreated home, tossing and turning in bed, and stayed awake all night. The next day, he woke up early and went to the field to check the golden wheat seedlings. Sure enough, the wheat seedlings were still golden, as if they were really made of gold.
A strong curiosity swelled in Ah Fu's heart, and he decided to ask the old beggar for clarification. So, he found the old beggar and asked directly, "Old man, what did you do in the field last night, and why did those wheat seedlings turn golden?" He glanced at Ah Fu deeply, and said slowly: "Ah Fu, you are a good person, I won't hide it from you." Actually, I am an immortal, and I was demoted to the mortal world because I violated the rules of heaven. I have been wandering in the world for a long time, and I have met such a kind person as you. You not only took me in, but also took good care of me and made me feel the warmth of the world. To repay your kindness, I decided to surprise you. ”
Ah Fu was dumbfounded, he couldn't believe his ears. He stammered, "You...... Are you saying you're a god......? And what is the matter with these golden wheat seedlings?" the old beggar explained with a smile, "I conjured these golden wheat seedlings with my mana. They are not ordinary wheat, but golden wheat. When the harvest comes, you can exchange the gold wheat for countless gold and silver treasures. ”
Ah Fu listened to the old beggar's words, and his heart was both surprised and happy. He looked at the old beggar gratefully, and said, "Old man, you are really my benefactor! I don't know how to repay you." The old beggar waved his hand and said, "You don't have to repay me, as long as you continue to maintain your kindness and diligence, it will be the best reward for me." ”
As the news of the Afu family's wheat bearing gold every year spread in the village, there was an endless stream of people who came to visit Afu's house. Some of them are genuinely congratulatory, while others are curious and greedy and want to find out. But no matter what kind of visitor it is, Ah Fu is always hospitable and never stingy with his golden wheat.
The old beggar looked at Ah Fu's changes, and his heart was both relieved and worried. He was relieved that Ah Fu had not lost his nature because of his sudden wealth, and still maintained that simplicity and kindness, but he was worried that as Ah Fu's reputation grew, it was inevitable that some ill-intentioned people would target him.
One day, a stranger dressed in gorgeous clothes came to Ah Fu's house. He claimed to be a wealthy merchant in the city, and when he heard about the miraculous thing that the wheat of the Afu family could produce gold, he came to visit. The wealthy merchant brought many valuable gifts and wanted to cooperate with Ah Fu to jointly develop this magical wheat field.
Ah Fu looked at those glittering gifts, and his heart was a little shaken. He thought that if he cooperated with wealthy merchants, he would not only gain more wealth, but also make the village richer. However, he was worried that doing so would go against the old beggar's original intentions and make this magical wheat field lose its original meaning.
At this moment, the old beggar spoke. He said slowly, "Ah Fu, you have to remember that wealth is not the most important thing. What really matters is your kindness and hard work. The reason why this wheat field can bear gold is because your kindness touches the heavens. If you lose your nature for the sake of wealth, then this wheat field will also lose its magical powers. ”
Ah Fu listened to the old beggar's words, and his heart suddenly brightened. He rejected the offer of a wealthy merchant and decided to continue living on his own terms. Although the wealthy businessman was a little disappointed, he also expressed his admiration for Ah Fu's persistence.
As the days passed, Ah Fu's wheat fields still produced golden wheat every year. He used the gold wheat to improve the lives of the villagers, building schools, hospitals and nursing homes, making the village a better place. And the old beggar has been living in Ah Fu's house, and the two have become friends who talk about everything.
One night, the old beggar suddenly tells Ah Fu that his sentence has expired and he is about to return to the heavenly realm. Although Ah Fu was a little reluctant, he was also happy for the old beggar. He thanked the old beggar for the wealth and wisdom he had brought him, and even more so for allowing him to understand the true meaning of life.
On the night the old beggar left, the entire Daoxiang Village was shrouded in golden light. The villagers came out of their homes one after another and saw a spectacular scene: in the wheat field of Afu's family, golden ears of wheat sparkled in the moonlight, like a golden ocean. And in this golden sea, a figure slowly rose and disappeared into the night sky.
The villagers all knew that it was the old beggar who had left. They silently prayed for the old beggar and were also happy for Ah Fu. Since then, Daoxiang Village has become richer and more beautiful, and Ah Fu has become the most respected person in the village.
After the old beggar left, Ah Fu's life did not change much. He still gets up early and works late every day to take care of the magical wheat field. And that wheat field seems to be more lush, and more golden wheat is produced every year than ever before.
Ah Fu did not become complacent because he had golden wheat, he still maintained that simple and kind heart. He often distributed the golden wheat to the villagers who were living in difficulty to help them tide over the difficulties. Under his leadership, Daoxiang Village has become more united and harmonious, and the villagers help each other to create a better life together.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, a group of robbers came from the mountains near the village. When they heard that Ah Fu's family had golden wheat, they had evil thoughts and wanted to rob Ah Fu of his wealth.
The robbers took advantage of the night to come to Ah Fu's house, armed with knives and guns, and threatened Ah Fu to hand over the golden wheat. Ah Fu is undaunted by the threat of robbers. He said firmly: "I have bought these golden wheat with my sweat and hard work, and I will not give them to you easily. If you want it, you can get it!"
When the robbers saw that Ah Fu refused to give in, they started fighting. Although Ah Fu was brave, he was weak after all, and was soon knocked to the ground by the robbers. At the critical moment, a golden light fell from the sky and fell on the robbers. The robbers were so blinded by the golden light that they fell to the ground and groaned in pain.
It turned out that although the old beggar had left the world, his mana still guarded this wheat field and Ah Fu. Sensing Ah Fu's danger, he came to his aid and subdued the robbers.
After the robbers were subdued, Ah Fu was grateful. He understood that it was the old beggar who was secretly protecting him. He cherished this wheat field even more, and he also cherished the friendship with the old beggar even more.
After experiencing this incident, Ah Fu has come to understand a truth: although wealth is important, what is more important is people's character and faith. He is determined to pass on this spirit to more people.
So, Ah Fu began to travel around, spreading his story and beliefs. He used his own experience to show people that kindness and hard work are the source of happiness and wealth. His story has touched many and inspired many to pursue their dreams and beliefs.
Ah Fu's story has been passed down in the world for a long time and has become a good story that has been sung through the ages. And that magical wheat field still bears golden wheat every year, witnessing Ah Fu's legendary life.