Ghost monkeys help get rich
In a small mountain village a long, long time ago, there was a poor old man named Lin Afu. Alone in a dilapidated hut, he barely survives by collecting firewood and farming. Although Lin Afu was poor, he was kind-hearted, and the people in the village said that he was a good person.
One day, while Lin Afu was collecting firewood in the mountains, he accidentally found an injured monkey. The monkey was covered in blood and lay dying in the grass. Lin Afu felt pity, so he took the monkey home and took care of it. He used the herbs he had accumulated to heal the monkey and saved some rations every day to feed it.
Gradually, the monkey's injuries improved, and it began to jump alive. Lin Afu looked at the appearance of the monkey and was very happy in his heart. The monkey also seemed to be grateful to Lin Ah Fu for saving his life, and circled around him all day long, which brought him a lot of fun.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, the monkey suddenly fell ill, and no matter how Lin Afu fed him, he did not get better. Eventually, the monkey closed his eyes peacefully in Lin Afu's arms. Heartbroken, Lin buried the monkey on the hillside behind the house and went to worship it every day.
Since the monkey's death, Lin Afu's life has returned to its former monotony and poverty. He still collects firewood and cultivates the land every day, but he always feels empty in his heart, as if something is missing.
One night, Lin Afu went to bed early. In a daze, he felt something crawl onto his bed. When he opened his eyes, he almost screamed in astonishment—it was the dead monkey! The monkey radiated a faint light, and there was a mysterious aura in his eyes.
The monkey spoke: "O Fu, I am grateful for your kindness to save my life, and now that I am dead, my soul will not leave. I want to attach myself to you and help you make a fortune in return for your kindness. ”
Lin Afu listened to the monkey's words, and his heart was both surprised and moved. He nodded and agreed to the monkey's request. Since then, Lin Afu's life has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Every morning he woke up, he would find some gold and silver jewelry at the head of his bed. The jewels looked priceless, but Lin didn't know where they came from. He began to use the money to buy land and build houses, and his life gradually became richer.
The people in the village were surprised by Lin Afu's sudden wealth, and they came to ask him how he made his fortune. Lin Afu always smiled and didn't say anything, he knew in his heart that all this was a gift from that ghost monkey.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, a Taoist priest came to the village. He saw that Lin Ah Fu had a vision, so he asked him why. Lin Afu saw that the Taoist priest was strong, so he told the story of himself and the ghost monkey truthfully.
After hearing this, the Taoist priest frowned and said: "Although the ghost monkey can help you get rich, it is a yin spirit thing after all, and it is attached to you for a long time, which is harmful to your body. You have to get it away as soon as possible, or the consequences will be dire. ”
Lin Afu listened to the words of the Taoist priest and was very conflicted in his heart. He wanted to continue to enjoy a prosperous life, but he also worried about his health. In the end, he decided to follow the advice of the Taoist priest and send the ghost monkey away.
The Taoist priest set up an altar in Lin Afu's home and recited incantations. After a while, the ghost monkey's spirit appeared. It looked at Lin Afu with reluctance in its eyes. But under the mana of the Taoist priest, it had to leave.
After the ghost monkey left, Lin Afu's life returned to his former poverty. But instead of complaining, he felt a sense of relief. He understood that true wealth was not gold, silver, jewelry, but health and peace.
Since then, Lin Afu has lived a plain and happy life. He still collects firewood and cultivates the land every day, but his heart is full of satisfaction and peace. And the ghost monkey remained in his memory forever and became an eternal legend.
Since the departure of the ghost monkey, although Lin Afu has returned to a poor life, his mentality has changed dramatically. He no longer pursues those ethereal riches, but cherishes the plainness and tranquility in front of him even more.
Every morning, Lin Afu would get up early and go to the mountains to collect firewood or work in the fields. His figure looked extraordinarily industrious and determined in the morning light. People in the village said that he had changed, becoming more down-to-earth and unpretentious.
One day, when Lin Afu was collecting firewood in the mountains, he accidentally found a fertile land. His heart moved, and he decided to cultivate a vegetable field here. He worked hard and took good care of the vegetable patch. Soon after, the vegetables in the vegetable patch grew lush and fruitful.
Lin Afu took the vegetables to the market and sold them, and soon made his first money. Although he didn't have much money, he felt extremely satisfied. He used the money to buy some farming tools and seeds, and continued to expand his vegetable plot.
Gradually, Lin Afu's vegetable plot became famous in the village. His vegetables are fresh and tasty, the prices are fair, and he is loved by the villagers. As a result, his life gradually improved, and although he was not rich, he was still enough to eat and wear.
However, Lin Afu was not complacent because of this. He understood that all this was earned by his own hard work, not by the help of some ghosts and gods. He cherishes his current life even more, and he also knows how to be grateful and reciprocate.
He used the money he earned to help the lonely elderly and poor children in the village, and did his part to care for and help others. His good deeds have won the respect and praise of the villagers, and everyone says that he is a good person in the village.
As the days passed, Lin Afu's life was still plain, but it was full of happiness and satisfaction. He created a small world of his own with his own hands, and also won the respect and love of others with his kindness and diligence.
And that ghost monkey, although it has been gone for a long time, its shadow has always remained in Lin Afu's heart. He often thinks of the days with the ghost monkey, and the surprises and touches that the ghost monkey brought him. He understands that although that experience was short, it taught him to cherish and be grateful, and it also made him more firm in his beliefs and pursuits.
Today, Lin Afu is already a gray-haired old man. But his spirit is still strong, and his eyes are still bright. He used his life to explain a simple but profound truth: true wealth is not gold, silver and jewelry, but health, peace and inner satisfaction, and true happiness does not come from external gifts, but from inner perseverance and pursuit.
Time flies, time flies, and Lin Afu is getting old in a dull and fulfilling life. His vegetable patches are still lush, and his acts of kindness still warm every corner of the village. However, as he grew older, Lin Afu's body began to have various minor problems.
Despite this, he still insisted on working in the vegetable field every day, and he always said: "When people are old, they can't be idle, otherwise their health will be even worse." "His tenacity and perseverance have infected everyone in the village, and everyone is willing to help him do what they can.
One day, when Lin Afu was working in the vegetable field, he suddenly felt dizzy. He struggled to his feet and tried to walk back into the house to rest, but accidentally fell. Fortunately, nearby villagers found him in time and helped him back home.
After a period of recuperation, Lin Afu's body gradually recovered. But this accident made him realize that he was no longer young and needed to pay more attention to the maintenance of his body. As a result, he began to spend less time working and more time with his family and villagers.
One night, Lin Afu had a dream. In his dream, he saw the ghost monkey again. The ghost monkey looked at him, his eyes flashed with kindness, and said, "Ah Fu, you have worked hard all these years. Your body needs to recuperate and not overwork. ”
Lin Afu nodded and said, "I know, ghost monkey." I'll take good care of myself. ”
The ghost monkey smiled and nodded, and then faded into the dream.
After waking up, Lin Afu felt an inexplicable sense of ease and tranquility. He understands that this is a ghost monkey reminding him to cherish his body and enjoy the beauty of life.
As a result, Lin Afu began to pay more attention to the maintenance of his body, he learned Tai Chi and the way of health preservation, and would go to the grove at the entrance of the village every morning to boxing and exercise. His body gradually became stronger, and his spirit became more sturdy.
And the ghost monkey, although it never appeared in his life again, its shadow remained in his heart forever. He often thinks of the days with the ghost monkey, and the surprises and touches that the ghost monkey brought him. He knew that it was the ghost monkey that taught him what true happiness and contentment were.
The story of Lin Ah Fu has been passed down in the village and has become a legend in the hearts of generations after generations. He used his life to explain a simple but profound truth: true happiness does not come from external gifts, but from inner perseverance and pursuit, and true wealth is not gold, silver and jewelry, but health, peace and inner satisfaction.
And the legend of the ghost monkey has been circulating in the village. It is not just a story, but a spiritual symbol that inspires people to pursue true happiness and fulfillment. And Lin Afu has also been remembered by people because of this legend and has become a real legend.