The merchant goes bankrupt and takes his ugly wife to meet the creditor
In an old Jiangnan town, there is a merchant named Ang Lee. He originally had a wealthy family, ran a cloth village, had a prosperous business, and his wife was filial to his sons, and his life was very happy. However, a sudden flood washed away Ang Lee's cloth village, destroying the goods and destroying years of savings.
In order to revive the family business, Ang Lee borrowed money everywhere, but his business never improved, but fell deeper and deeper, and he owed a lot of debt. Creditors came to the door one after another to force debts, Li An was so worried that he couldn't sleep at night, and the atmosphere at home became increasingly heavy.
Ang Lee's wife's name is Ah Xiu, she is not a beauty in the traditional sense, and she has a visible scar on her face, which makes her appearance look a little ugly. But Ah Xiu is kind-hearted, hardworking and capable, never abandons Ang Lee, and always silently supports him. Faced with her husband's predicament, Ah Xiu is also anxious, but she knows that she can't share the debt for her husband, so she can only try her best to do housework so that Ang Lee can concentrate on dealing with the pressure outside.
One day, Ang Lee received a letter from the biggest creditor, Mr. Wang. The letter stated that if Ang Lee could not pay off the arrears within three days, he would have to take legal measures to seize all of Ang Lee's property. After reading the letter, Li An's heart was like a knife, and he knew that his family business had come to an end. However, he didn't want to give up, let alone affect his family. So, he decided to take Ah Xiu to see Master Wang, hoping to impress him with sincerity and give him some time.
Early the next morning, Ang Lee and Ah Xiu came to the front of Master Wang's mansion. Ang Lee took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to knock on the door. When the porter saw that it was Li An and his wife, he informed Mr. Wang. After a while, the porter came out and invited them in.
Li An took Ah Xiu's hand and walked into Master Wang's study. The study is extremely luxuriously furnished, but the atmosphere is extremely oppressive. Master Wang sat behind his desk, his face gloomy, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's falcon. When he saw Li An and his wife coming in, he didn't get up to greet them, but just looked at them coldly.
Li An took a deep breath, saluted Master Wang respectfully, and then explained his intention. He begged Master Wang to give him some time to give himself a chance to make a comeback. However, after hearing this, Master Wang sneered and said, "Li An, Li An, do you think I am from the Kaishan Hall?" You owe me a lot of money, and I have done my best to give you grace to this day. ”
Li An's heart tightened when he heard this, he knew that Master Wang's temper was difficult to change once he decided. But he was still unwilling to give up, so he begged again: "Master Wang, please listen to me, although I am down now, I still have a lot of experience in business." As long as you give me a chance, I will be able to make a comeback and pay off your debts. ”
Master Wang was unmoved after hearing this, he glanced at Ah Xiu lightly, and suddenly frowned, as if he had found something wrong. He stood up, walked up to Ah Xiu, and looked at her carefully. Ah Xiu was a little uncomfortable by Master Wang, but she still endured the uneasiness in her heart and kept her composure.
At this moment, Master Wang suddenly exclaimed, and his face became extremely pale. He pointed at Ah Xiu in horror and stammered, "You...... You...... You are ......" Before he could finish speaking, he staggered and took a few steps back, as if he had seen something terrible.
Li An was shocked when he saw this, he didn't know why Master Wang had such a reaction. He hurriedly stepped forward to support Master Wang and asked, "Master Wang, what's wrong with you?" Is it unwell? ”
As if he hadn't heard Ang Lee's words, Master Wang took out an IOU from his arms with trembling hands, which was a debt certificate owed to him by Ang Lee. He stared at the IOU for a long time, and then suddenly gritted his teeth, and actually stuffed the IOU into his mouth and swallowed it fiercely!
Ang Lee and Ah Xiu were stunned, they didn't know why Master Wang would make such a crazy move. After Mr. Wang swallowed the IOU, as if he had unloaded all the burdens, he let out a long breath, and then looked up at Li An and his wife, with a look of relief in his eyes.
"Let's go......," said Master Wang slowly, "From now on, the grudge between us will be written off. ”
Li An and his wife looked at each other, not knowing why Master Wang suddenly changed his attitude. But they also understand that this is their only chance. So, they hurriedly thanked Master Wang, and then exited the study.
On the way out of the mansion of Lord Wang, both Ang Lee and Ah Xiu felt a little inexplicable. They didn't know why Master Wang was so afraid of Ah Xiu, let alone why he swallowed the IOU. But in any case, they felt a glimmer of hope. Perhaps, this is really their chance to make a comeback......
After leaving Master Wang's mansion, Ang Lee and Ah Xiu were full of doubts. They didn't understand why Master Wang suddenly changed his attitude, let alone why he was so afraid of Ah Xiu. But in any case, they finally got rid of the forced debts of their creditors for a while and were able to breathe.
On the way home, Ah Xiu finally couldn't help but ask Ang Li: "Xianggong, why do you think Master Wang suddenly changed his attitude?" Why is he so afraid of me? ”
Li An shook his head and said with a wry smile, "I don't understand it either." However, I think this may be a turning point for us. We might as well take this opportunity to plan for the future and see how we can revive the family business. ”
Ah Xiu nodded in agreement. She knows that the most important thing now is to cheer up and not be defeated by adversity.
In the following days, Ang Lee and Ah Xiu began to get busy. They first cleaned up the rubble of their home and then repurchased some necessary items. Although life is still difficult, their mindset has changed dramatically. They are no longer as pessimistic and hopeless as before, but full of hope and fighting spirit.
At the same time, Ang Lee also began to look around for business opportunities. He used his years of business experience to carefully analyze the market situation and look for possible breakthroughs. After a period of hard work, he finally found a business opportunity - the people in the town had a great demand for silk products, but the supply was insufficient. So, he decided to take advantage of the opportunity to reopen a silk shop.
However, it takes capital to open a store. Although Ang Lee has some savings, it is far from enough. He had to borrow money again. Fortunately, because of his previous integrity and good reputation, many people were willing to lend him money. In this way, Ang Lee's silk shop finally opened.
The silk shop was doing very well. With his ingenuity and hard work, Ang Lee has run the store well. His wide range of silks, high quality, and fair prices quickly won the praise of customers. The number of customers who came to patronize the store was endless, and the sales of the store were also rising.
Over time, Ang Lee's silk shop gradually became a well-known brand in the town. His business grew bigger and bigger, not only paying off all his debts, but also amassing a considerable fortune. His family has also regained its vitality and vitality, and the family is living a happy and happy life.
However, as for why Master Wang was afraid of Ah Xiu, Ang Lee never found an answer. Until one day, they overheard the narration of an old man.
The old man was an old resident of the town, and he knew everything about the people and things in the town. He told Li An and his wife that it turned out that Master Wang had offended a mysterious Jianghu sect when he was young. The people of that sect are skilled in all kinds of witchcraft and curses, and they are very powerful. Master Wang once offended a woman in their sect, and that woman placed a curse on Master Wang. Whenever that woman appeared, Master Wang would feel frightened and uneasy. And the scar on that woman's face is exactly the same as the scar on Ah Xiu's face!
Hearing this, Ang Lee and Ah Xiu both suddenly realized. They finally understood why Master Wang was so afraid of Ah Xiu - it turned out to be because of the effect of that curse!
Since listening to the old man's account of the curse, Ang Lee and Ah Xiu were amazed by the past, but their lives were not affected in any way. They know that true happiness is not achieved by luck, but by their own hard work.
Ang Lee's silk shop business grew bigger and bigger, and he not only expanded the size of the shop, but also added new varieties to meet the needs of different customers. His integrity and quality service won him more praise, and the reputation of the silk shop spread throughout the region.
Ah Xiu did not feel inferior because of her appearance, she always maintained optimism and self-confidence. She helps Ang Lee with the day-to-day affairs of the store, and also learns some new skills in her free time, such as embroidery and sewing, to add some special products to the store.
However, with the prosperity of business, Ang Lee has not forgotten his original intention. He always remembered his own struggles and struggles, and those who helped him in his most difficult times. Therefore, he actively participates in public welfare activities in the community and gives back to the society.
One day, a fire broke out in the town, and many people's homes were destroyed. Ang Lee did not hesitate to donate a large sum of money and personally participated in the rescue and reconstruction work. His acts of kindness were widely praised by the townspeople, and they also made him more deeply aware of the joy of helping others.
And Ah Xiu also showed her kindness and bravery in this disaster. Not only did she actively participate in the rescue work, but she also used her embroidery skills to make some daily necessities for the victims, making them feel warm and cared for.
Over time, the story of Ang Lee and Ah Xiu spread around the town. People praised their industriousness, wisdom and kindness, and also lamented that their fate had changed dramatically due to an accident.
And after learning about the good deeds of Ang Li and his wife, Mr. Wang also felt deeply guilty. He realized how much distress and hurt his former prejudices and misunderstandings had caused to the Ang Lees. So, he personally came to apologize and expressed his respect and gratitude to Ang Lee and his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Li accepted Mr. Wang's apology and forgave him for his past. They know that everyone has their own stories and difficulties, and it is important to be able to understand and tolerate each other.
Since then, Ang Lee and Master Wang have become friends. They often exchange business experiences and insights together, and also participate in community welfare activities together. And Ah Xiu also gets along very well with Master Wang's family, they often chat, cook, go shopping together, and enjoy each other's company and care.
In the story of Ang Lee and Ah Xiu that circulates in the town, people not only praise their success and kindness, but are also moved by the rock-solid love between them. Although Ah Xiu has an ordinary appearance, her heart shines with a unique light, and she uses her kindness and tenacity to win Ang Lee's deep love and the respect of everyone in the town.
As the Ang Lee Silk Shop continues to grow, their quality of life has been greatly improved. Not only did they rebuild the spacious and comfortable home, but they also hired some helpers to assist in the operation of the store. But no matter how life changes, Ang Lee and Ah Xiu have always maintained that original intention and kindness, and they know that real wealth is not money and status, but inner peace and satisfaction.
One day, a traveling Taoist priest came to the town, and after hearing the story of Ang Lee and Ah Xiu, he decided to come to visit. The Taoist priest said to Li An and his wife: "I am deeply moved by your story, but do you know that the scar on Ah Xiu's face is actually not a simple scar, but a seal? ”
Both Ang Lee and Ah Xiu were surprised, they had never heard of such a statement. The Taoist priest explained, "This seal came from an ancient curse, but fortunately, it did not bring harm to Ah Xiu, but instead became a barrier to protect her. Now, as your lives gradually improve, and the power of this seal wanes, it is time to unlock it. ”
With the help of the Taoist priest, the scar on Ah Xiu's face gradually disappeared and was replaced by a delicate and beautiful face. Her change shocked and delighted everyone, but Ah Xiu took it lightly. She knows that her beauty is not the most important thing, the important thing is that she can face everything in life with Ang Lee.
After Ang Lee saw Ah Xiu's changes, his heart was also full of emotion. He was grateful for the help of the Taoist priests and the opportunity that fate had given them. He kissed Ah Xiu deeply and told her, "No matter how your appearance changes, you are the person I love the most." We have gone through too many ups and downs along the way, but as long as we support each other and work together, nothing can stop us from moving forward. ”
Ah Xiu shed tears of emotion after hearing this, she knew that she was the happiest woman in the world. She hugged Ang Lee tightly and told him: "Me too, no matter how many challenges and difficulties there are in the future, as long as we are together, nothing can defeat us." ”
Since then, Ang Lee and Ah Xiu's lives have become happier and happier. Not only did they have a successful career and a harmonious family, but they also became one of the most respected and loved couples in town. Their stories have also become legends in people's mouths, inspiring more people to bravely pursue their dreams and happiness.
And the curse and seal that once put them in trouble have become an unforgettable memory in their life's journey. They know that it is this experience that makes them cherish the happiness and beauty in front of them even more, and it also makes them more determined to walk on the road to success.