The carpenter's bizarre revenge
In the distant Jiangnan water town, there is a place called Yangliu Village, where the scenery is picturesque and the folk customs are simple. However, in this peaceful village, a shocking evil thing happened.
Zhang Fugui, a carpenter from Yangliu Village, is a good person with exquisite craftsmanship and a kind heart. His carpentry work is meticulously done, and he is loved by the villagers, whether it is furniture or farm tools. Zhang Fugui's wife Xiuyun is a famous beauty in the village, not only delicate, but also gentle and virtuous, the two have a deep relationship, and they are the envy of everyone in the village.
However, the good times were short-lived. Li Ergou, the evil young man in the village, relied on the power and power of his family, was rampant and domineering, and did all kinds of evil. He has long coveted Xiuyun's beauty and has always wanted to find an opportunity to start. One day, Li Ergou took advantage of Zhang Fugui's work to openly break into Zhang's house and snatch Xiuyun.
After Zhang Fugui learned the news, his heart was like a knife, but he knew that Li Ergou was huge, and he was weak and could not compete with him. He could only endure his grief and bear the sudden blow in silence.
The villagers were upset about Zhang Fugui, but Li Ergou was so powerful that no one dared to provoke him. Only Zhang Fugui's neighbor Aunt Wang often comforted him and persuaded him not to be too sad, to believe in the truth of heaven, and to be unhappy with retribution.
Just when Zhang Fugui was in despair, he suddenly thought of an idea. He decided to use his craft to make a special gift for Xiuyun as a way to express his thoughts and blessings. So, he closed his door, worked day and night, and began to make this mysterious gift.
A few months later, a beautiful wood carving was born in Zhang Fugui's hands. This is a small and delicate statue of Guanyin, Guanyin Bodhisattva with a kind face, holding a pure bottle, as if he is sprinkling nectar for the world. What's even more amazing is that the eyes of this Guanyin statue seem to be alive, able to rotate with the change of light, as if watching everyone who sees it.
Zhang Fugui enshrined this statue of Guanyin at home, and prayed sincerely every morning and evening, hoping that Guanyin Bodhisattva could bless Xiuyun safe and sound, and also hoped that evil would be rewarded, and Li Ergou could get the punishment he deserved.
As the days passed, Yangliu Village remained calm as usual. However, underneath this calm, there is a turbulent undercurrent.
One night, Li Ergou suddenly had a high fever, and his whole body burned red and he was talking nonsense. His family invited Lang Zhong from the village, but Lang Zhong was helpless after seeing it, and he could only say that the evil spirit had entered the body and needed to find a master to resolve it.
Li Ergou's family was as anxious as ants on a hot pot, looking for a master everywhere. However, in this remote village, where are there any masters? At this moment, someone remembered Zhang Fugui's magical statue of Guanyin, saying that he was a carpenter, and maybe there was a way.
So, Li Ergou's family came to Zhang's house and begged Zhang Fugui to save Li Ergou. Zhang Fugui looked at these people in front of him, and his heart was mixed. He knew that this was his chance for revenge, but he also understood that he could not abuse the power in his hands.
He took a deep breath and said slowly, "I can try, but I can't guarantee that it will work." And, you see, there are things that have karma. ”
Li Ergou's family nodded again and again, as long as they could save Li Ergou, they were willing to do anything. So, Zhang Fugui took out the Guanyin statue and put it at the head of Li Ergou's bed. Then he closed his eyes and began to pray in a low voice.
A miracle happened. With Zhang Fugui's prayer, the eyes of the Guanyin statue began to slowly turn, emitting a soft light. Li Ergou's fever also slowly subsided, and a trace of blood returned to his face.
Li Ergou's family was overjoyed and thanked Zhang Fugui for their kindness. However, Zhang Fugui only smiled faintly and said, "This is the compassion of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and it has nothing to do with me. ”
However, it didn't end there. Although Li Ergou's fever subsided, his mental state was getting worse and worse. He often had nightmares in which he dreamed that he was being chased by Guanyin Bodhisattva and had nowhere to run. His family invited many high-ranking people, but none of them could solve his problems.
Li Ergou finally realized his mistake, and he began to regret his original behavior. He found Zhang Fugui, knelt in front of him, and wept bitterly to confess his crimes. He begged Zhang Fugui to forgive him and save his life.
Zhang Fugui looked at Li Ergou in front of him, and his heart was mixed. He knew that this was his chance for revenge, but he also understood that hatred would only lead to deeper pain. He took a deep breath and said slowly: "I can try, but you have to remember that evil is rewarded with evil, this is the principle of heaven. You must be a good person in the future and stop doing evil things. ”
Li Ergou nodded again and again, saying that he would definitely change his ways. So, Zhang Fugui took out the Guanyin statue again and put it at the head of Li Ergou's bed. Then he closed his eyes and began to pray in a low voice.
This time, the light of the Guanyin statue was even softer, as if there was a magical power purifying Li Ergou's heart. Li Ergou's face gradually returned to calm, and his nightmare slowly disappeared.
However, at this time, Zhang Fugui suddenly fell to the ground and fell unconscious. His villagers were so frightened by the sudden turn of events that they rushed forward to wake Zhang Fugui up. But Zhang Fugui seemed to fall into a deep sleep, and no matter how they called, there was no response.
Aunt Wang trembled her hands and stroked Zhang Fugui's forehead, her eyes were full of worry and incomprehension: "Fugui, what's wrong with you?" How can you just leave Xiuyun and all of us behind? ”
At this moment, Li Ergou suddenly knelt in front of Zhang Fugui, his eyes were full of remorse and tears: "Brother Zhang, I know it's wrong, I really know it's wrong." If you wake up, I am willing to exchange all my wealth and position for your forgiveness. ”
However, Zhang Fugui still fell asleep. The villagers began to discuss, some people said that Zhang Fugui spent too much energy in order to save Li Ergou; Some people say that it was Guanyin Bodhisattva who appeared and punished Li Ergou, but also took away Zhang Fugui's life.
Just when everyone was talking, a mysterious Taoist priest came to Yangliu Village. After he heard about Zhang Fugui, he took the initiative to come to check. The Taoist priest carefully examined Zhang Fugui's body, and then frowned, as if he was in deep thought.
After a while, the Taoist priest raised his head and said to the villagers: "This carpenter Zhang is not really dead, but his soul has temporarily left his body. He used his life force and soul power to combine it with the power of Guanyin Bodhisattva to save Li Ergou's life. But it also caused his soul to fall into a deep sleep and it took a while to wake up. ”
When the villagers heard this, they all showed surprised expressions. They didn't expect Zhang Fugui to pay such a huge price in order to save Li Ergou. And Li Ergou knelt on the ground, crying silently, he deeply regretted what he had done.
The Taoist priest sighed and continued, "It is not easy to awaken the soul of Carpenter Zhang. But I can tell you that there is a way, and that is that someone needs to go to Guanyin Bodhisattva and pray sincerely for her to bring back Carpenter Zhang's soul. At the same time, someone needs to take care of his body and keep his vitality alive. ”
The villagers expressed their willingness to help, and they decided to take turns to take care of Zhang Fugui and sent people to pray in front of Guanyin Bodhisattva. And Li Ergou even said that he was willing to go to Guanyin Bodhisattva to repent in person and ask for her forgiveness and protection.
Time passed day by day, and the people of Yangliu Village were waiting for Zhang Fugui to wake up with apprehension. They took turns taking care of him every day, feeding him, scrubbing his body, hoping that he would wake up soon. And Li Ergou also went to Guanyin Bodhisattva every day to repent, he knelt in front of the Bodhisattva, telling his sins and regrets.
Finally, one day, when the first rays of sunlight poured into Zhang Fugui's room, his fingers suddenly moved. The villagers were pleasantly surprised to find that Zhang Fugui's eyes also slowly opened. He looked at the familiar faces around him and smiled weakly.
"Fugui, you're finally awake!" Aunt Wang held his hand excitedly, "We all thought you were ......" She said this, her voice already choked.
Zhang Fugui nodded slightly, as if he wanted to comfort her. He looked around and found that Li Ergou was also standing in the crowd, his eyes full of guilt and gratitude.
"Li Ergou......" Zhang Fugui spoke, although his voice was weak, but every word was clearly audible, "It's good that you know that you're wrong." Remember, be a good person in the future and stop doing evil things. ”
Li Ergou nodded again and again, saying that he would definitely change his ways. He bowed deeply to Zhang Fugui, and then left the room silently.
Zhang Fugui's awakening made the entire Yangliu Village boil. They cheered for his return and were moved by his kindness and generosity. And Zhang Fugui also proved with his actions that even in the darkest moments, kindness and tolerance can light the way forward.
However, Zhang Fugui's awakening did not end the story. When he woke up, he found that his body had become unusually weak and needed a long period of recuperation to recover. And he also found that he seemed to have established a wonderful connection with Guanyin Bodhisattva. Whenever he closed his eyes and prayed, he could feel a warm power surrounding him, as if Guanyin Bodhisattva was guarding him.
As time passed, Zhang Fugui's body gradually regained his health. He also began to use his craft to continue making various furniture and farming tools for the villagers. But what he is best at is making wood carvings, especially Guanyin statues. His statue of Guanyin is lifelike and vivid, and is loved by the villagers.
And Li Ergou has really reformed himself. He is no longer as domineering and unscrupulous as he used to be, but has become humble and courteous and helpful. He also began to learn some trades and tried to become a useful person in society.
Yangliu Village has once again regained its former tranquility and harmony. And the story of Zhang Fugui and Li Ergou has also become a good story talked about by the villagers. They use their own experiences to teach people that kindness and tolerance are the best qualities of human nature, and that it is necessary to persevere in them, even in the darkest moments, in order to find light and hope. During the days in Yangliu Village, Zhang Fugui's Guanyin statue was more and more respected by the villagers. Whenever someone has a happy event or needs to pray for blessings, they will come to ask Zhang Fugui to carve a statue of Guanyin in order to seek the protection and blessing of the Bodhisattva.
And Zhang Fugui, although his body has regained his health, he seems to have become more silent. Whenever he picked up the carving knife and closed his eyes to carve the statue of Guanyin, a faint worry and remembrance always appeared on his face. The villagers all knew that he was thinking of Xiuyun, the wife with whom he had spent the storm.
However, Zhang Fugui did not wallow in the sadness of the past. He understands that life has to go on, and he has to make more beautiful woodwork for the villagers of Yangliu Village. He turned his grief into motivation and put every ounce of energy into his work.
At the same time, Li Ergou is also trying to change himself. Instead of spending as much as he used to, he began to learn practical skills such as farming and weaving. He also often came to Zhang's house to help Zhang Fugui do some housework and express his gratitude and apologies to Zhang Fugui.
With the passage of time, Li Ergou's changes were gradually recognized by the villagers. They began to accept the evil boy they had hated and treat him as if he were part of the village. And Li Ergou also deeply felt how wrong and stupid his previous behavior was, and he was determined to spend the rest of his life to make up for these mistakes.
One day, when Zhang Fugui was carving a statue of Guanyin at home, Li Ergou suddenly walked in. He held a bouquet of flowers in his hand with a sincere smile on his face: "Brother Zhang, this is the flower I personally picked and gave it to you and Guanyin Bodhisattva." ”
Zhang Fugui raised his head, glanced at Li Ergou, and then smiled faintly: "Thank you, Ergou." I'm really glad you can have such a change. ”
Li Ergou put the flowers in front of the Guanyin statue, then sat opposite Zhang Fugui, and said with a serious expression: "Brother Zhang, I want to ask you a question. Why don't you hate me? I treated you and Sister Xiuyun so much at the beginning, why can you still be so tolerant to me? ”
Zhang Fugui put down the carving knife, looked at Li Ergou's eyes, and said slowly: "Ergou, hating someone will only make you fall into deeper pain. Moreover, hatred does not solve the problem. I believe that everyone has their own good and bad thoughts. It's just that some people choose to hurt others with evil thoughts, while some people choose to warm others with kindness. I hope you understand this and spend the rest of your life making up for the mistakes you have made. ”
After Li Ergou heard this, a trace of tears flashed in his eyes. He took a deep breath, and then said firmly, "Brother Zhang, I understand. I will spend the rest of my life making up for those mistakes and helping those in need. I hope you can forgive me for what I did in the past. ”
Zhang Fugui nodded, smiled and said, "I have forgiven you a long time ago." Everyone makes mistakes at times, but the important thing is to learn from them and change yourself. ”
Since then, Li Ergou has really become hardworking and kind. He not only helped to repair houses and cultivate fields in the village, but also often helped those who were in need. His changes impressed the villagers and allowed him to find the meaning and value of life.
Zhang Fugui, on the other hand, continued his career as a carpenter. He used his own craftsmanship to make all kinds of exquisite woodworking products for the villagers, and also inherited the traditional culture and craftsmanship of Yangliu Village. His statue of Guanyin is not only loved by the villagers, but also attracts many tourists from other places to buy and collect.
However, Zhang Fugui still has thoughts and guilt for Xiuyun in his heart. He knew he couldn't forget the past, but he also knew he had to face the reality and move on. He turned his thoughts about Xiuyun into motivation and worked and created harder.
One night, when Zhang Fugui was carving a statue of Guanyin alone at home, he suddenly felt a warm power emanating from the statue. He looked up and saw that Guanyin's eyes were slowly turning, as if they were watching him.
Zhang Fugui was shocked in his heart, and hurriedly put down the carving knife and knelt in front of the statue of Guanyin and prayed: "Guanyin Bodhisattva, please bless Sister Xiuyun to rest in the spirit of heaven, and please bless me and the villagers of Yangliu Village with peace and happiness." ”
At this moment, he suddenly heard a gentle and familiar voice ringing in his ears: "Fugui, you have to be strong and believe that everything will be fine." ”
Zhang Fugui raised his head suddenly, looked around, but didn't see any figures. He was stunned for a moment, and then realized that this was Sister Xiuyun's voice! It was she who blessed herself and the villagers of Yangliu Village under the protection of Guanyin Bodhisattva!
Zhang Fugui was so excited that he burst into tears, he bowed deeply, and then continued to devote himself to his work. He knew that Sister Xiuyun had always been by his side, silently supporting him, giving him the strength and courage to face all the difficulties and challenges in life.
Since then, Zhang Fugui has become stronger and more optimistic. He won the respect and love of the villagers with his craftsmanship and kindness, and also brought more happiness and peace to himself and Yangliu Village. And the love story between him and Sister Xiuyun has also become a good story in Yangliu Village...... After that voice, Zhang Fugui's life seemed to be given a new meaning. He firmly believes that it was Xiuyun who accompanied him in another way and encouraged him to keep going. As a result, he not only refined his carpentry skills, but also began to dabble in artistic fields other than carving, such as painting and calligraphy.
Yangliu Village is also famous for Zhang Fugui's artistic talent, attracting more and more tourists and art lovers to visit. They were amazed by Zhang Fugui's craftsmanship and even more impressed by his personality. Zhang Fugui's Guanyin statue and calligraphy works have become treasures that tourists are vying to collect.
At the same time, Li Ergou also opened a small shop in the village, selling his own handmade crafts and agricultural products. Although his craftsmanship is not as exquisite as Zhang Fugui, his efforts and changes have won the respect and recognition of the villagers. The prosperity of the small shop has also brought new economic vitality to Yangliu Village.
With the passage of time, Zhang Fugui and Li Ergou have become representatives of Yangliu Village. Their stories have been told to inspire the younger generation in the village to work hard and pursue their dreams.
However, Zhang Fugui did not stop his exploration. He began experimenting with combining traditional woodworking techniques with modern design concepts to create more artistic and functional pieces. His innovative spirit and persistent pursuit of art have infected the entire Yangliu Village, and also influenced the surrounding villages.
On a sunny afternoon, Zhang Fugui sat on a bamboo chair in the courtyard, playing with a small piece of exquisite wood carving. This is his latest work, which blends classical and modern styles, with sleek lines and profound meanings. He looked at the wood carving with satisfaction and pride in his eyes.
Suddenly, a familiar figure walked into the courtyard. It was Li Ergou, who was holding a newspaper in his hand, and his face was full of excited smiles: "Brother Zhang, look! Our Yangliu Village has been named 'the most beautiful village'! It's all because of your artistic and cultural influence! ”
Zhang Fugui took the newspaper and saw that it contained photos of Yangliu Village and his artwork. His heart was full of emotion and joy: "This is not only my credit, but also the efforts and dedication of the whole village. Especially you, Ergou, your changes and contributions are also obvious to all. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of longing and anticipation for the future. They know that the future of Yangliu Village will be even better and more prosperous. And their stories will continue to inspire more people to pursue their dreams and create a better future.
As the fame of Yangliu Village grows stronger, more and more tourists and artists come to visit it. They were attracted by the natural scenery and even more impressed by Zhang Fugui's artworks. His statue of Guanyin, wood carvings and calligraphy have become souvenirs for tourists.
And Zhang Fugui is not complacent because of this, he still maintains a humble and low-key profile. He knows that his artistic achievements are inseparable from the nourishment of the land of Yangliu Village and the support of the villagers. Therefore, he works harder to create, hoping to give back to this land and the people here with his artworks.
At the same time, he began to devote himself to cultivating a new generation of artists. He set up an art training class in the village, teaching young people carpentry, painting and calligraphy for free. He hopes that through his own efforts, more artistic talents will be cultivated for Yangliu Village, so that the culture and art here can be inherited and developed.
Li Ergou also began his pursuit of art under the influence of Zhang Fugui. Although he has no artistic talent, he supports Zhang Fugui's career in his own way. He helps manage the art training classes and provides support to the students in their daily lives. At the same time, he also began to try to create his own artworks, although the works were not mature, but his efforts and perseverance won the recognition and encouragement of the villagers.
With the joint efforts of the two, the artistic atmosphere of Yangliu Village has become stronger and stronger. The artworks here not only enrich the cultural life of the villagers, but also bring more popularity and influence to Yangliu Village. More and more people are paying attention to this beautiful little village, the culture and art and the way of life of the people.
And the story of Zhang Fugui and Li Ergou has also become a good story that people talk about. They have demonstrated with their actions what true friendship and cooperation are. Their stories inspire people to pursue their dreams and create their own lives. At the same time, it also makes people cherish the friendship and family around them more, and know how to be grateful and reciprocate.