The Merchant and the Carpenter: The Secret Words of the Beams
In a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, there is an old legend that a merchant accidentally offended a carpenter, and the carpenter drilled a hole in the beam of the merchant's house, and the merchant's son suffered on his wedding night. This story, full of suspense and supernaturalness, has become a topic of conversation among the town's residents after dinner.
1. The arrogance of a merchant and the skill of a carpenter
Li Fugui, a businessman, is a well-known wealthy merchant in the town, with a lot of money, but he is arrogant and has no one in his eyes. He runs the largest cloth farm in town, and his business is prosperous, but he lacks human touch. One day, his family wanted to repair the old house, so he invited Zhao Laosi, a carpenter in the town. Although Zhao Laosi is not a wealthy and noble person, he has exquisite craftsmanship and is quite respected by people.
Zhao Laosi meticulously repaired the house according to Li Fugui's requirements. However, during the repair process, Li Fugui criticized Zhao Laosi's skills, and even made disrespectful remarks, saying that Zhao Laosi's skills were not good, and threatened to deduct his wages. Although Zhao Laosi was unhappy in his heart, he thought that he was just a carpenter, so he swallowed his anger and continued to work.
Second, the secret of the beam
Nearing the end of the renovation work, Zhao Laosi found an unusual crack in the beams. With a movement in his heart, he drilled a small hole in the side of the rift with a drill. This small hole, which seems insignificant to outsiders, has become a means of relieving Zhao Laosi's heart. He thought: "Although I can't confront you Li Fugui head-on, this little hole is my warning to you." ”
On the day of completion, Li Fugui inspected the house and saw that everything was in order, so he nodded with satisfaction and paid the wages. Zhao Laosi took the salary, but he had mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that he and Li Fugui's Liangzi were concluded.
3. The weirdness of the wedding night
A few months later, Li Fugui's son, Li Dabao, ushered in his wedding night. The town is lit up and beaming. However, on this festive night, a strange thing happened.
On the wedding night, Li Dabao and the bride entered the cave room together, and the two were affectionate and complained to each other. However, just as the two were about to go to bed, they suddenly heard a strange noise from the beams, as if someone was whispering. Li Dabao was shocked, and looked up, but saw that the beam of the house was empty, only the small hole left by Zhao Laosi loomed in the darkness.
Li Dabao thought it was the sound of the wind blowing the beams, so he didn't care. However, the strange noise became more frequent and clearer. Li Dabao finally couldn't help it, got up and lit the candle, wanting to find out. However, as he approached the beams, the sound suddenly disappeared.
Li Dabao was puzzled, but on the wedding night, he didn't want to make extraneous trouble. So, he lay down with his bride again and wanted to fall asleep. However, at this moment, the strange noise sounded again, and it grew louder and clearer. Li Dabao finally couldn't bear it anymore and decided to climb the beam of the house to find out.
Fourth, the secret between the beams
Li Dabao cautiously climbed up the beam of the house and looked towards the small hole. This look made him break out in a cold sweat. I saw that in the small cave, there was a human face slowly emerging! That face was pale, his eyes were wide open, and he was staring at him coldly!
Li Dabao's heart tightened, and he almost fell off the beam. He settled down and took a closer look, but found that the face turned out to be carpenter Zhao Laosi! Zhao Laosi had a strange smile on his face, as if he was saying to him: "Li Fugui, Li Fugui, you didn't expect it, right?" On your son's wedding night, there will be such a 'guest' to visit. ”
Li Dabao was so frightened that he hurriedly climbed down from the beam. He didn't dare to make a sound, just hugged the bride tightly and trembled. And the strange sound disappeared without a trace after that.
Fifth, there is a lot of suspense
However, the matter does not end there. The townspeople speculated about the origin of the face on the beams. Some people say that it was Zhao Laosi's ghost who came to take revenge; Some people say that Li Dabao did something bad and had a ghost in his heart; Others say it's some kind of mysterious curse......
When Li Fugui learned about this, he was also furious. He sent someone to confront Zhao Laosi, but found that Zhao Laosi had left the town and was missing. And Li Dabao and the bride were also tormented by this incident, and they were worried all day long, for fear that the strange sound would sound again.
The story spread around the town and became a topic of conversation after dinner. And the small hole in the beam and the strange face have become a big mystery in the town. People have speculated about the truth behind it, but no one has been able to solve the mystery.
This folk tale uses the key words "the merchant offended the carpenter, the carpenter drilled a hole in the beam, and the merchant's son suffered on his wedding night" as the key word, and constructed a story full of supernatural suspense. The characters in the story have distinct personalities, and their behavior decisions are in line with their personalities and backgrounds. Multiple climaxes and twists are set on the plot, while maintaining logical plausibility and avoiding obvious loopholes or contradictions. At the end of the story, I try to add more personal touches and unique insights to make the story more engaging.
However, just as the people gradually forgot about the matter, another old man in the town suddenly stood up and made an astonishing statement. This old man's name was Uncle Chen, and he was the only living centenarian in the town, and he had traveled all over the world when he was young, and he had seen many strange things.
Chen Bo walked slowly to Li Dabao's house on crutches, and said to everyone: "When I was young, I saw a similar record in an ancient book, the small hole in the beam of this house is not an ordinary curse or ghost, but an ancient secret technique - 'Secret Words of the Liangjian'. ”
When everyone heard this, they were all surprised. Chen Bo continued, "The 'Secret Words of the Liangjian' is a long-lost secret art that is said to be mastered only by highly skilled carpenters. The carpenter drilled holes in the beams, not for curses, but to leave a special aura between them. This breath can affect the human mind, causing people to hallucinate and even fear. ”
"So, why did Zhao Laosi do this?" Someone asked, puzzled.
Uncle Chen sighed and said, "I'm afraid this is related to the grievances between Zhao Laosi and Li Fugui. Although Zhao Laosi swallowed his anger on the surface, he was angry about Li Fugui's arrogance and insult in his heart. He used his skills to leave 'secret words between the beams' on the beams of the house as revenge for Li Fugui. ”
After everyone heard this, they all sighed. They didn't expect that a little carpenter would be able to master such a mysterious secret technique, let alone that this secret technique would have such a big impact on Li Dabao's wedding night.
However, the story doesn't end here. Chen Bo continued: "Although the 'Secret Words of the Liang Clan' is mysterious, it is not unsolvable. To remove the effects of this secret art, it is necessary to find the carpenter who left the secret art and let him remove it himself. ”
After Li Fugui heard this, his heart moved. He understood that it would not be easy to find Zhao Laosi, but for the sake of his son's happiness and tranquility, he had to give it a try. So, he used all his resources and connections and began to look for Zhao Laosi's whereabouts everywhere.
After some twists and turns, Li Fugui finally found Zhao Laosi in a remote mountain village. Zhao Laosi was not surprised when he saw Li Fugui, as if all this was expected by him.
Li Fugui sincerely apologized to Zhao Laosi and asked him to remove the influence of the "secret words of the Liang Dynasty". Zhao Laosi was silent for a moment, and then nodded slowly. He told Li Fugui that in order to remove the influence of the secret arts, he needed to perform some special rituals at a specific time and place.
After hearing this, Li Fugui agreed to Zhao Laosi's request without hesitation. According to Zhao Laosi's instructions, he prepared a series of items, and carried out the ceremony with Zhao Laosi at the designated time and place.
The ceremony went exceptionally well. When the last rays of sunlight fell on the beams of the house, the originally eerie little hole suddenly emitted a dazzling light. After the light dissipated, the strange sound that had made Li Dabao and the bride chill disappeared completely.
Li Fugui and Li Dabao looked at Zhao Laosi gratefully, their hearts full of guilt and gratitude. They understood that although Zhao Laosi once had a grudge against them, he finally chose to forgive and forgive.
Zhao Laosi smiled faintly and turned to leave. He left behind a profound lesson about tolerance, forgiveness, and understanding. And the "Secret Words of Liangjian", which once brought countless suspense and horror to the town, has also become a legend with the departure of Zhao Laosi.
Since then, Li Fugui has changed his arrogance and indifference, and has begun to care more about and respect others. And Li Dabao and the bride also lived a happy and happy life, and were never bothered by any weirdness and horror again.
This story spread around the town and became a topic of conversation after dinner. And the legend of the "Secret Words of the Beams" has become one of the most mysterious and fascinating stories in the town. It tells people that in this world, some things seem weird and terrifying, but in fact they have profound meanings and lessons. Only by feeling and understanding the meaning behind these stories with our hearts can we truly grow and progress. In that small town in the south of the Yangtze River, the legend of the "Secret Words of the Liangjian" is like a gust of wind, blowing through every corner, taking away fear and leaving deep thoughts. When Chen Bo slowly explained the ins and outs of this secret technique, people were all shocked, and at the same time, they also had respect for the carpenter named Zhao Laosi.
Uncle Chen's words stirred up a thousand waves like a stone, causing an uproar in the town. People are starting to re-examine their relationships with others and think about the importance of tolerance and understanding. Li Fugui felt even more guilty, he realized how much harm his arrogance and indifference had brought to Zhao Laosi, and how much disaster he had brought to himself and his family.
Under the guidance of Zhao Laosi, Li Fugui prepared the ceremony of lifting the "secret words of the beams". The process is full of mystery and solemnity, and every step needs to be precise. Li Fugui personally selected the best wood and carved a beautiful wood carving according to Zhao Laosi's instructions. Although this wood sculpture is small, it contains infinite power, as if it can dispel all evil.
On the day of the ceremony, the whole town was moved. People gathered in front of the Li family's mansion and silently prayed for the success of the ceremony. Li Fugui and Li Dabao stood nervously aside, their hearts full of apprehension and expectation. And Zhao Laosi stood in the courtyard with a calm demeanor, his eyes were deep and firm, as if everything was under his control.
As the sun rises, the ceremony officially begins. Zhao Laosi held a wood carving in his hand, and there were words in his mouth. His voice was deep and mysterious, as if telling an ancient story. Under his guidance, Li Fugui and Li Dabao also began to recite some ancient mantras. Although these mantras are obscure, each one contains a deep meaning.
As the incantation was chanted, the atmosphere in the courtyard began to become tense. One can feel an invisible force surging as if something is about to be awakened. At this moment, the originally strange little hole suddenly emitted a dazzling light. The light was so intense that people couldn't even look at it directly.
After the light gradually dissipated, the strange sound that once made Li Dabao and the bride chill also disappeared completely. The whole courtyard seems to be purified by a mysterious force, and it becomes peaceful and peaceful. The crowd cheered and celebrated the success of the ceremony.
However, just when everyone was immersed in joy, Zhao Laosi suddenly fell to his knees. His face was pale, and he seemed to have exhausted all his strength. Seeing this, Li Fugui and Li Dabao hurriedly stepped forward to help him up. Zhao Laosi gasped and said, "The 'Secret Words of the Liang Clan' has been lifted, but I have also paid a huge price. My life has been shortened a lot because of it, but it's a price I have to pay. ”
After Li Fugui and Li Dabao heard this, their hearts were full of guilt and gratitude. They understood that the reason why Zhao Laosi did this was not only to remove the influence of the secret arts, but also to make them understand the importance of tolerance and understanding. They held Zhao Laosi's hand tightly, and their gratitude was overflowing.
After the ceremony, Zhao Laosi left the town. He walked silently, as if he had never been there. But his name and deeds remained in the town forever and became a legend.
And Li Fugui has also completely changed himself. He was no longer an arrogant businessman, but a gentle, tolerant man. He began to care for others, to respect others, and to do what he could to help those in need. As a result, his cloth business flourished and became one of the most popular merchants in the town.
Li Dabao and the bride also lived a happy and happy life. They are no longer bothered by any weirdness and horror, and every day is full and happy. They were deeply grateful to Zhao Laosi for saving his life, and also grateful for Uncle Chen's wisdom and courage.
The story spread throughout the town and became a timeless legend. It tells people that nothing is absolute in this world. Sometimes, behind something that seems weird and scary, there are often deep meanings and lessons hidden. Only by feeling and understanding the meaning behind these stories with our hearts can we truly grow and progress. At the same time, the story teaches that tolerance and understanding are one of the most important qualities in human relationships. Only with these qualities can we live in harmony with others and create a better world together. In the afterglow of the sunset in the small town in the south of the Yangtze River, Zhao Laosi's figure gradually drifted away, leaving behind the contemplation and emotion of a place. Li Fugui stood in front of his own house, looking at this former enemy and now benefactor, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that the reason why he was able to regain his life was because of Zhao Laosi's tolerance and generosity.
Since that day, Li Fugui seems to have changed as a person. He is no longer the arrogant and indifferent businessman, but has become amiable, often taking the initiative to talk to his neighbors and help others solve their problems. His cloth shop also prospered because of his changed personality, and there was an endless stream of customers.
However, Li Fugui always has a knot in his heart, that is, guilt and gratitude to Zhao Laosi. He knew that his past behavior had brought deep harm to Zhao Laosi, although Zhao Laosi chose to forgive, but this guilt was like a boulder, pressing on his heart.
In order to make up for his mistakes, Li Fugui decided to find Zhao Laosi and express his gratitude to him. He inquired around and finally learned that Zhao Laosi was spending his old age in a small mountain village. So, he took his family's treasures and Li Dabao together and embarked on a journey to the small mountain village.
The mountain road is rugged, but Li Fugui and Li Dabao have no complaints. Their hearts were full of anticipation and excitement, looking forward to being able to meet Zhao Laosi and express their gratitude to him. After several days of trekking, they finally came to the remote mountain village.
At the entrance to the mountain village, they met an old man who was working in the fields. The old man had a kind face and a lovely smile, and it was the Zhao Laosi they were looking for. Li Fugui and Li Dabao stepped forward excitedly and expressed their intentions to Zhao Laosi.
When Zhao Laosi saw them, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He smiled and invited them to his home and made them a good pot of tea. In the midst of the tea, the three of them began to talk.
Zhao Laosi recounted his life after leaving the town, how he spent his old age in this small mountain village, and how he lived in harmony with the villagers. His words were filled with peace and contentment, as if the grievances of the past had vanished.
After Li Fugui heard this, he felt even more guilty. He apologized to Zhao Laosi and expressed his gratitude. He thanked Zhao Laosi for his tolerance and generosity, and thanked him for saving the fate of himself and his son.
After hearing this, Zhao Laosi smiled faintly. He said: "Let the past pass, and none of us should be bound by past grievances." You can understand this truth now, and it is not in vain that I worked hard back then. ”
After Li Fugui heard this, his heart suddenly brightened. He bowed deeply to Zhao Laosi and expressed his respect and gratitude. He knew that the grievances between him and Zhao Laosi had been completely resolved, and there was only respect and gratitude left between them.
On the way out of the small mountain village, Li Fugui and Li Dabao were in a very relaxed mood. They know that they have stepped out of the shadows of the past and that they will be greeted with a better future.
After returning to the town, Li Fugui told the villagers about his experience in the small mountain village. He told about Zhao Laosi's tolerance and generosity, and how he realized the true meaning of life from it. After hearing this, the villagers were deeply moved, and they all expressed their desire to learn from Zhao Laosi's tolerance and understanding.
With the passage of time, the legend of the "Secret Words of the Beams" gradually faded into obscurity. But Zhao Laosi's tolerance and generosity have become an eternal topic in the town. People often tell this story and use it to teach their children to be tolerant and understanding.
And Li Fugui also completely changed himself because of this story. He was no longer an arrogant and indifferent businessman, but a respectable, helpful elder. He proved the importance of tolerance and understanding with his actions, and became a beautiful scenery in the town.
However, Li Fugui always had a regret in his heart, that is, he could not see the last moments of Zhao Laosi's life. He knew that Zhao Laosi had paid a huge price for lifting the "Secret Words of the Liang Dynasty", but he couldn't be by Zhao Laosi's side when he needed him the most.
So, at the initiative of Li Fugui, the residents of the town erected a monument to Zhao Laosi. The monument is engraved with the name and deeds of Zhao Laosi, as well as the tolerance and understanding he taught people. Whenever people pass by this monument, they stop and silently pray and remember the great carpenter.
Time flies, and decades have passed in the blink of an eye. The residents of the town still inherit Zhao Laosi's tolerance and understanding, and use them to face all kinds of challenges and difficulties in life. The legend of the "Secret Words of the Beams" has become an eternal legend in the town, reminding people to cherish their friendship and tolerance.