The old man holds a wedding banquet, and the mysterious beggar predicts life and death
In the ancient mountain village, there is a frightening folk tale. The protagonist of the story is a simple villager named Li Laohan, who is helpful and kind to others, and is deeply respected by the villagers. However, on the day of his son's wedding, a sudden change cast a terrifying shadow over the originally festive wedding banquet.
It was a sunny afternoon, and the courtyard of Li Laohan's house was lit up with lights and guests. In the laughter, Li Laohan was very busy. Just then, a ragged beggar walked into the courtyard. He was clumsy, dirty, and looked very embarrassed.
Seeing this, Li Laohan's heart moved. He knows very well that on this festive day, no one should be so down. So, he stepped forward, took a piece of fatty braised pork from the table, and handed it to the beggar.
"Thank you, old man, for your kindness." The beggar took the meat, and a grateful look flashed in his eyes. However, just as he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly stopped, turned back to Li Laohan and said, "Old man, I appreciate your kindness. But there is a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not. ”
Li Laohan was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "But it doesn't hurt to say it." ”
The beggar took a deep breath and said slowly: "Although you have a good heart, you are destined to be doomed. Looking at your face, I'm afraid I won't live for three days. ”
As soon as these words came out, the courtyard suddenly fell silent. Everyone was stunned and couldn't believe their ears. Li Laohan's face changed even more, and the chopsticks in his hand fell to the ground with a "snap".
"You...... What did you say? Old Man Li asked in a trembling voice.
The beggar didn't answer, just shook his head and turned away. His back stretched long, long in the sunlight, as if it portended some ominous sign.
Li Laohan was stunned in place, unable to return to his senses for a long time. He could never have imagined that he would hear such a prophecy at his son's wedding banquet. An inexplicable fear and uneasiness welled up in his heart, as if something was holding him tightly in the heart.
However, it didn't end there. In the next two days, Li Laohan found that his body was getting weaker and weaker, as if something was slowly devouring his vitality. He began to feel flustered, fidgeting, and even began to wonder if the beggar's words were true.
On the morning of the third day, Li Laohan finally couldn't support it and collapsed on the bed. He felt his breathing getting weaker and weaker, as if he was about to leave this world at any moment. Just then, the beggar suddenly appeared in front of him again.
"Old man, I'm here to see you off for the last time." The beggar's voice was calm and cold.
Li Laohan struggled to open his eyes and looked at him: "You...... Who are you? ”
The beggar smiled slightly: "I am a Taoist priest in this mountain, and I have traveled here. Seeing that you have a good heart but a bad fate, I can't bear to let you die in vain, so there is this catastrophe. ”
Li Laohan looked at him in disbelief: "Then you ...... Can you tell me how I can get through this? ”
The beggar sighed: "Providence is hard to disobey, and manpower is hard to change." But I can tell you a way that might give you a chance to survive. ”
Li Laohan hurriedly asked, "What method?" ”
The beggar took out a pill from his bosom: "This is the life-sustaining pill I refined, and after taking it, it can temporarily extend your life." But you must find a way to solve your fate as soon as possible, or you will die three days later. ”
Li Laohan took the pill, and a wave of hope surged in his heart. He hurriedly took the pill, and sure enough, he felt that his body had regained some strength a little. He struggled to sit up and said to the beggar, "Thank you for your rescue!" I'll find a way to solve it soon! ”
The beggar nodded: "Remember my words, the will of heaven is difficult to disobey, but it is man-made." Hello do it yourself. With that, he turned around and disappeared outside the door.
Li Laohan looked at the back of the beggar leaving, and his heart was mixed. He knew that he was really in big trouble this time, but at the same time, he also knew that he could only get through this difficult time on his own. So he braced his body and began to look around for a way to crack it......
(Some details are omitted here, and the plot of how Li Laohan runs around in search of a solution, as well as the difficulties and challenges he encounters in the process.) In the end, under the guidance of a master, Li Laohan found a way to crack it and successfully survived this life and death catastrophe. ）
After this incident, Li Laohan deeply realized the impermanence of fate and the ups and downs of life. But he also understood a truth: no matter what fate arranges, as long as we face it bravely and do not give up hope, we will definitely find our own bright path. Since then, he has cherished life more and has become a more respected elder in the village.