The old man guards the melon field
In ancient times, there was a small village called Cuiyun Village, and there was a lush melon field on the edge of the village, and the owner of this melon field was a farmer named Li Laohan. Li Laohan is nearly seventy years old, but his body is tough, his spirit is strong, he has been industrious and simple all his life, and he has devoted countless efforts to this melon field.
Every summer, the watermelons in the melon field grow big and round, juicy and sweet, attracting countless passers-by to stop and taste. However, as the watermelon matures, it also attracts many thieves who steal the melon. In order to protect the fruits of his labor, Li Laohan decided to personally guard the melon field and never leave day and night.
One evening, the sun was setting, and the sunset reflected half of the sky. After dinner, Li Laohan picked up a worn-out hoe and set out on the path to the melon field. As he walked, he hummed an old ballad, his voice echoing across the open field, and it seemed very long.
When night falls, the watermelons in the melon fields glow seductively in the moonlight. Li Laohan sat on the ridge of the field, lit a dry tobacco, took a deep breath, and spit out strings of white smoke. He looked at this melon field, and his heart was full of satisfaction and pride.
At that moment, a slight noise broke the silence of the night. Li Laohan raised his head vigilantly, and saw a figure shuttling through the melon field, busy picking melons. His heart tightened, and he said secretly: "This thief is really bold, he dares to steal melons at night!"
Li Laohan stood up and quietly approached the figure. When he saw the man's face clearly, he couldn't help but be stunned. It turned out that it was a young woman, dressed in white, with long flowing hair and a delicate face, like a fairy descending to earth.
The woman was also taken aback when she saw someone approaching, but she quickly regained her composure and said to Li Laohan with a smile: "Uncle, I am thirsty and want to pick a melon to quench my thirst, I don't know if it's okay?"
Li Laohan looked at her clear eyes, and an inexplicable sense of intimacy surged in his heart. He nodded and said, "Girl, you can eat whatever you want, the watermelons in this melon field are all grown by myself, and they are very sweet." ”
When the woman heard this, she glanced at Li Laohan gratefully, and continued to pick melons. She was skillful, and in a short time she picked a few large watermelons. She picked up a watermelon and tapped it with her fist, and the watermelon cracked. She picked up a piece of watermelon, brought it to her mouth, and took a gentle bite, and immediately the sweet juice flowed all over her mouth.
Li Laohan couldn't help but swallow when he saw the woman eating with relish. He suddenly remembered that he hadn't eaten dinner yet, so he also picked a watermelon and ate it with the woman.
The two were eating and chatting, and before they knew it, the moon had risen very high. The woman told Li Laohan that her name was Xiaoyue, and she was a tourist from afar who came here because she was lost. She saw that Li Laohan was kind, so she wanted to spend the night here.
Li Laohan listened to Xiaoyue's request and hesitated a little in his heart. But looking at Xiao Yue's sincere eyes, he finally nodded and said, "Okay, girl, you can spend the night in this melon field." But be careful, this melon field can sometimes be infested with unclean things at night. ”
When Xiao Yue heard this, she couldn't help but change her face. She seemed to be convinced of Li Laohan's words, and quickly nodded, indicating that she would be more careful.
Late at night, Xiaoyue was lying on a haystack in the melon field, looking at the starry sky, and her heart was full of emotion. And Li Laohan sat on the ridge not far away, watching over this melon field and Xiaoyue. Although he was a little apprehensive in his heart, it was more of an inexplicable expectation and relief.
At this moment, a gust of wind blew, and the watermelon leaves in the melon field rustled. Li Laohan couldn't help but shudder, he raised his head, and saw a black shadow swaying in the melon field, seemingly approaching Xiaoyue. He was shocked, quickly stood up, and shouted loudly: "Miss Xiaoyue!
When Xiao Yue heard this, she immediately became alert. She sat up and stared at the dark shadow. I saw that the black shadow was getting closer and closer, and finally turned into a hideous-looking ghost. It opened its bloody mouth and pounced on Satsuki.
Seeing this, Xiao Yue was so frightened that her face was pale. She hurriedly rolled down from the haystack and fled in the direction of Li Laohan. However, the goblin is in hot pursuit, and it looks like it is about to catch up with Satsuki.
At this moment, Li Laohan suddenly shouted, and swung his hoe and threw it at the ghost. The ghost seemed to be shocked by Li Laohan's momentum, and he didn't dare to chase it anymore, so he turned around and fled into the darkness.
Satsuki was relieved to see the ghost fleeing. She ran to Li Laohan and said gratefully, "Uncle, thank you for saving me!"
Li Laohan shook his head and said, "You don't have to be polite, girl. This goblin is powerful, but as long as we work together, we can defeat it. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and the fear and uneasiness in their hearts vanished. They sat on the ridge and continued to talk. It was an unforgettable night for them.
As the night deepened, Xiaoyue and Li Laohan sat on the ridge, and the moonlight sprinkled on them, as if they were covered with a silver veil. Xiao Yue looked at Li Laohan's vicissitudes and firm face, and the doubts and fears in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by an inexplicable trust.
"Uncle, why do you say there are ghosts and monsters in this melon field?" asked Satsuki curiously.
Li Laohan sighed and said slowly: "This melon field was originally a treasure land of feng shui, but many years ago, there was a tragedy here. A young woman committed suicide by throwing herself into the river, and her body was buried under a melon field. Since then, every night, her resentment will turn into a ghost, wandering through the melon fields. ”
After hearing this, Xiao Yue couldn't help but sigh. She looked at the watermelons in the melon field, and an inexplicable sadness welled up in her heart. She seemed to be able to feel the despair and pain of the young woman's life, and she also understood why she lingered in the melon fields after her death.
"Uncle, what should we do then?, do we just let the ghosts wreak havoc in the melon fields?" asked Satsuki anxiously.
Li Laohan pondered for a moment, and then said, "If you want to completely eliminate the ghost's resentment, the only way is to find her remains and surpass the undead for her." But this is a very dangerous matter, and the slightest mistake can anger the ghosts and lead to even greater disasters. ”
After hearing this, Xiao Yue stood up without hesitation and said firmly: "Uncle, I'm not afraid of danger. Please tell me what to do, I am willing to overtake her undead. ”
Li Laohan looked at Xiao Yue's determined eyes, and his heart was full of emotion. He nodded, and said, "Good girl, then let's go over the undead for that poor woman." ”
So, under the light of the moon, Li Laohan and Xiaoyue began an adventurous journey to find the remains. They searched carefully along the edge of the melon field, looking for the young woman's grave. After some hard work, they finally found a grave that was hidden by weeds.
Li Laohan took out a piece of yellow paper and a brush from his arms and began to write a spell on it. Satsuki prayed silently on the side, hoping to overtake the undead for that woman.
When the spell was written, Li Laohan lit the yellow paper and recited the mantra. As the incantation sounded, the air around the grave began to grow heavy. The goblin also seemed to sense the danger and began to let out a terrible scream.
But Li Laohan and Xiao Yue did not flinch, they stood firmly in front of the grave and continued to chant the incantation. Gradually, the ghost's voice grew weaker and weaker, and finally disappeared completely.
At this moment, a light breeze blew, and the weeds around the grave began to sway gently. It was as if the woman's soul had been laid to rest and was expressing gratitude to them.
Li Laohan and Xiaoyue looked at each other and smiled, and the fear and uneasiness in their hearts disappeared. They knew that they had succeeded in overtaking the woman's undead spirit, and that the melon fields would be peaceful again.
Since then, the watermelons in the fields have grown more luxuriantly. Every summer, it attracts countless tourists. And Xiaoyue also stayed in Cuiyun Village and became Li Laohan's right-hand man. Together, they take care of this melon field, bringing endless joy and sweetness to the villagers and tourists.
The moonlight is like water, sprinkled on every inch of land in Cuiyun Village, and the watermelons in the melon fields look more and more attractive in the night. Since surpassing the woman's undead, there has been no abnormality in the melon field, and the villagers have praised Li Laohan and Xiaoyue for their bravery and wisdom.
Xiao Yue has also fully integrated into the life of Cuiyun Village, not only helping Li Laohan take care of the melon fields, but also communicating with the villagers from time to time, sharing what she saw and heard during her travels. Her arrival brought a lot of laughter to this peaceful little village.
However, the good times were short-lived. One evening, when Li Laohan and Xiaoyue were busy in the melon field, a sudden gust of wind swept in, and the sky instantly became cloudy. The villagers exclaimed, believing this to be a bad omen.
Old Man Li frowned, he knew that this gust of wind was not a natural phenomenon, but that the woman's resentment had been awakened again. He immediately summoned the villagers and told them to stay calm and not panic.
At the same time, Satsuki also stood on the edge of the melon field, staring into the distance. She felt a strong resentment looming, and she knew it was the woman looking for a new host. She took a deep breath and decided to face the challenge again.
Just as the wind was about to sweep through the entire village, Satsuki suddenly shouted loudly, "Please stop! We are willing to transcend the undead for you once again, so that you can get real rest!" Her voice echoed in the wind, as if it had penetrated the barriers of time and space.
The gust of wind seemed to be touched by Satsuki's words, and gradually subsided. The sky also began to clear, revealing bright moonlight. The villagers breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Satsuki had saved the village again.
Li Laohan walked up to Xiao Yue and said gratefully: "Miss Xiao Yue, you are really the lucky star of our village!" Xiao Yue smiled slightly and said, "Uncle, this is what I should do." As long as we have love in our hearts, nothing can stop us from moving forward. ”
So, under the illumination of the moonlight, Li Laohan and Xiaoyue once again began the ritual of transcending the undead. They chanted incantations, lit yellow paper, and prayed for the woman's spirit. This time, they were more attentive and more religious.
As time passed, the woman's resentment dissipated. She finally let go of the obsession in her heart and got real rest. And the melon fields have once again regained their former tranquility and beauty.
Since then, the people of Cuiyun Village have lived a happy life. They are grateful to Li Laohan and Xiaoyue for their dedication and efforts, and regard them as the patron saints of the village. And the story of that woman has become a story that has been passed down through the ages, reminding people to cherish life and be kind to others.
Since surpassing the woman's undead, Cuiyun Village has once again returned to its former tranquility and harmony. Li Laohan and Xiaoyue became heroes in the hearts of the villagers, they not only guarded the melon field, but also guarded the peace of the village.
Xiao Yue, together with Li Laohan, continued to take care of the melon field carefully. Every morning, when the first rays of sunlight shine on the earth, they begin to get busy in the melon fields. Watering, fertilizing, weeding, every job is done in an orderly manner. Under their careful care, the watermelons in the melon field grew bigger and sweeter.
Every summer, the watermelons in the melon fields attract tourists from all over the world to taste them. Tourists praised the delicious watermelons here, and were even more touched by the hospitality of Li Laohan and Xiaoyue. They all said that they would come to Cuiyun Village again next time and taste this delicious watermelon again.
However, with the increase in tourists, some unscrupulous people also began to play the idea of melon fields. Taking advantage of the night, they sneaked into the melon field in an attempt to steal watermelons. Although Li Laohan and Xiaoyue are old, their vigilance has not diminished in the slightest. Whenever they find someone stealing melons, they will quickly step forward to stop them and sternly warn those who do not cheat.
However, one night, when Li Laohan and Xiaoyue were patrolling the melon fields, they encountered a special melon thief. It was a young woman, dressed in white, with a delicate face, and she didn't look like an ordinary melon thief.
After the woman saw Li Laohan and Xiaoyue, she did not run away, but stood there quietly. She looked at them with a hint of mixed emotion in her eyes. Li Laohan and Xiao Yue were also a little surprised, they didn't know why this woman appeared here.
At this moment, the woman suddenly spoke: "Uncle, Sister Xiaoyue, I know that you have been guarding this melon field. I'm not here to steal melons, but to apologize to you. ”
When Li Laohan and Xiaoyue heard this, they couldn't help but be stunned. They looked at the woman suspiciously, wondering why she had to apologize.
The woman continued, "Actually, I am the woman's sister. After my sister committed suicide because of love, our family has never been able to forgive ourselves. Over the years, I have always wanted to do something for my sister to make up for her regrets. I've heard that after you overtook your sister's undead, there was no abnormality in the melon field. I know it's your credit, so I'm here to apologize and express my gratitude. ”
After Li Laohan and Xiaoyue heard this, a warm current surged in their hearts. They knew that the woman had come to apologize and thank her sincerely. Then they smiled and said to the woman, "Son, your sister's grievances have been put to rest. We are also glad to be able to bring some comfort to your family. You don't need to apologize, you just need to remember to cherish life and be kind to others. ”
When the woman heard this, a tear flashed in her eyes. She bowed deeply, then turned away from the melon field. Since then, she has never been stealing melons in the melon field. And the people of Cuiyun Village also knew this story, and they admired the kindness and wisdom of Li Laohan and Xiaoyue even more.
Time passed like flowing water, and Li Laohan and Xiaoyue continued to guard this melon field. They brought endless joy and sweetness to the village with their industriousness and wisdom. And the story of that woman has also become one of the best stories in Cuiyun Village, inspiring people to cherish life and treat others kindly.