The legend of durian
In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, there was a young man named Li Xiaobai, who was smart and cheerful, and was deeply loved by the neighbors. However, Li Xiaobai has a different hobby - he is keen to taste all kinds of exotic fruits, especially those from afar.
One day, Li Xiaobai heard that there is a strange fruit called "durian" in the south, which is said to have a unique taste and is unforgettable. He was filled with curiosity and yearning for durian and decided to embark on a journey to find durian.
Li Xiaobai said goodbye to his family and fellow villagers, packed his bags, and embarked on the road to the south. He traversed the mountains and trekked on winding paths, and although the road was difficult, his heart was full of anticipation for durian.
After several days of trekking, Li Xiaobai finally came to the production area of durian. However, the moment he saw the durian, he couldn't help but be a little disappointed. The durian in front of him had a rough skin and was covered with sharp thorns, which was far from the delicious fruit he imagined. However, he did not give up and decided to ask local fruit farmers for advice on how to choose durians.
The fruit farmer is an amiable old man, and when he saw that Li Xiaobai was so sincere, he patiently explained to him the skills of selecting durians. The old man told Li Xiaobai that when choosing durian, you should look at its shape, color, smell and feel. The shape should be full and round, the color should be golden and bright, the smell should be rich and sweet, and the feel should be heavy. Only such a durian is the real durian to repay the favor, and the taste will be delicious.
Li Xiaobai listened to it with relish, and secretly wrote down these selection skills in his heart. He followed the old man's instructions and began to carefully observe and select durians. After some hard work, he finally picked a few durians that met the criteria. He excitedly brought these durians back to his home, ready to share this rare delicacy with his family.
However, when Li Xiaobai cut the durian, he found that the flesh inside was not as delicious as he imagined. Some durian flesh is too shriveled, while others have a bitter taste that is difficult to swallow. Li Xiaobai couldn't help but feel a little lost and confused in his heart, he didn't know what he had done wrong.
At this moment, a traveling Taoist priest passed by in front of Li Xiaobai's house. He saw Li Xiaobai's sad face, so he stepped forward to ask the reason. Li Xiaobai told the Taoist priest about his experience, and the Taoist priest smiled slightly after hearing it and said, "Young man, your skills in selecting durian are already very good, but you are still missing the last step. ”
Li Xiaobai asked suspiciously: "Please also ask the Taoist chief to make it clear." ”
The Taoist priest explained: "Durian is a spiritual fruit, which needs to be felt and selected with the heart. When you choose a durian, you should not only look at its appearance and smell, but also feel its inner quality with your heart. Only when you really feel the durian with your heart, can you choose the real durian to repay your kindness. ”
After hearing this, Li Xiaobai suddenly realized that he understood his previous mistake. He came to the durian production area again and felt the intrinsic quality of each durian with his heart. He carefully observes the shape, color, smell and feel of durians, while feeling their inner scent. After several days of hard work, he finally picked out a few real durians to repay his kindness.
When Li Xiaobai took these gratitude-worthy durians home and cut them open, the family was stunned by the scene in front of them. I saw that the flesh of the durian was full and juicy, the color was golden and attractive, and it exuded a rich aroma. Li Xiaobai tasted this rare delicacy with his family, and his heart was full of satisfaction and happiness.
Since then, Li Xiaobai has become an expert in selecting durians. He passed on his experience and skills to the villagers, so that more people could taste the delicious durian. As a result, he has become a hero and role model in the hearts of the villagers.
Li Xiaobai's story spread throughout the south, and people came to ask him for advice on how to choose durians to repay his kindness. He always patiently explains and demonstrates to everyone, so that more people can taste the delicious taste of durian. At the same time, he also told people a truth: only by feeling and cherishing every detail of life with your heart can you find more beauty and happiness.
This story has been passed down for hundreds of years in the Tang Dynasty and has become a good story in people's hearts. And Li Xiaobai has also become a legendary figure in people's mouths, and his story inspires people to feel and cherish every moment in life with their hearts.
Today, although thousands of years have passed, Li Xiaobai's story is still being sung by people. Whenever people taste delicious durian, they will think of the legend who carefully selected durian - Li Xiaobai. His story has become a fond memory and a source of positive energy in people's hearts.