In our great northeast boundary, there are as many stories as the stars in the sky, so let's pick a small town in the south, called "Xiaoyi Town", and talk about something. In this town, there is a master who fills the gaps, and he is nicknamed Zhang Laohan, and his skills are so good that he knows him for dozens of miles. Zhang Laohan has two sons in his family, the eldest is called Zhang Da, and the younger one is called Zhang Er.
Zhang Laohan has worked hard all his life and saved some money, but these two sons are thinking about how to divide the family property and how to spend their father's money all day long. The old man is like a mirror in his heart, knowing that his sons are not filial, but after all, they are biological, and they are soft-hearted, so it is not good to talk too much about them.
One day, Zhang Laohan felt that something was wrong with his body, so he called the doctor in the town to take a look, only to know that his days were numbered. He lay on the bed, watched the roof ticking and leaking, and began to wonder in his heart: What should I do with this house when I leave? These two sons, who can take over and pass on the skill of filling in the gaps?
Thinking about it, Zhang Laohan finally came up with an idea. He called his two sons over and said, "My days are numbered, the ancestral elm box at home, and the secret book for filling the leaks, if any of you can take good care of this house after I am gone, and prevent it from leaking, I will give these things to whoever I can." "The elm chest, the legend has a lot of gold and silver treasures, but in fact there is nothing, just some tools and cheats to fill the gaps. But Zhang Da and Zhang Er both know that if they get the box, they can at least brag to outsiders, saying that they have an ancestral treasure.
When the two sons heard this, they all fought to take care of the house and not let it leak. Zhang Laohan saw it in his eyes, but his heart was mixed. He knew that these two sons were all for the box, and they didn't really want to take care of the house. But he had no choice but to take one step at a time.
As the days passed, Zhang Laohan's health became worse and worse, but he never gave out the elm box. The two sons also held back their strength to see who could please their father more.
One day, a wealthy merchant suddenly came to the town, saying that if he wanted to repair his ancestral house, he had to find a skilled filler. As soon as the news spread, Zhang Da and Zhang Er couldn't sit still. What a great opportunity to make money, they thought! If you can take this job, you will not only be able to make money, but you will also be able to show your face in front of the rich businessman, and maybe you can marry the daughter of the rich businessman back home!
So, both of them went to Zhang Laohan and said that they wanted to take the job. Zhang Laohan looked at these two sons, sighed in his heart, and said, "Don't think about this job, neither of you wants to take it." I've already promised someone else to let Xiao Li in the town do it. When Zhang Da and Zhang Er heard this, they were as anxious as ants on a hot pot. Zhang Laohan's two sons, when they heard that their father asked Xiao Li to do that work, they didn't feel good in their hearts. Zhang Laohan glanced at them and said slowly: "Xiao Li, this child, filial piety, after I leave, he can continue to take care of our old house and prevent the rain from leaking in." When the two sons heard this, they were stunned, they didn't expect their father to value filial piety so much, not their little abacus. They were unwilling, and begged Zhang Laohan vigorously, wanting to do the work by themselves. But Zhang Laohan shook his head and said categorically: "It's decided, don't change it." After saying that, he closed his eyes and ignored the two sons.
The two sons saw that their father was really angry, and they didn't dare to make any more trouble, but they felt that their father was biased and didn't give them benefits. They began to think about how to deal with Xiao Li and how to snatch the job. In this way, in Xiaoyi Town, a battle for the leak filler, elm box and the ancestral house of the rich merchant quietly kicked off...... The next story is even more twisty and bizarre.
Zhang Da and Zhang Er used all kinds of means to fight for the work of filling the leaks and the elm box. They secretly destroyed Xiao Li's tools, and also came up with a trick to frame him. But Xiao Li, a young man, is smart and upright, and has resolved crises again and again. In this process, Zhang Laohan's illness became more and more serious, and he was disappointed in his heart when he watched his two sons do whatever it took for personal gain. But at the same time, he also saw Xiao Li's kindness and filial piety, and he was so relieved in his heart.
In the end, when Zhang Laohan was dying, he made an unexpected decision. He gave Xiao Li the legendary elm chest and the secret book of filling leaks, and made him vow to pass on this craft. And Zhang Da and Zhang Er, because of unfilial piety and greed, didn't catch anything. This story spread in the town of filial piety and became a good story that taught people filial piety and integrity. That old house, under Xiao Li's careful care, was revitalized again. The big gold plaque of "Loyal and Filial Family" has become a symbol of this house and witnesses the wisdom of the leak filler.
Xiao Li took Zhang Laohan's elm box and the secret book for filling the gap, and his heart was heavy. He knows that this is not only the inheritance of craftsmanship, but also the burden of responsibility and expectation. Zhang Laohan's eyes before his death seemed to be still dangling in front of his eyes, and those eyes were full of trust and expectation. Xiao Li is a sincere person, and admires Zhang Laohan's personality and craftsmanship from the bottom of his heart. He made up his mind that he must carry forward the skill of filling the gaps and not disappoint Zhang Laohan. So, he studied day and night, studied hard, and gradually, his skills in filling leaks became more and more good, and his reputation spread throughout the south. Let's go to the northeast, Zhang Da and Zhang Er, the two boys, seeing that Xiao Li has benefited, is not a taste in my heart. The two of them pondered, how could Xiao Li, a foreign monk, be appreciated by Zhang Laohan? So, they shouted everywhere, saying that Xiao Li had used some shady means to deceive the elm box and cheats from Zhang Laohan. But Xiao Li, he didn't care about these gossips at all. He knows what justice is and what is popular. He still worked hard and won the trust and respect of the villagers with his own skills. Those rumors, like the northeast wind, will be dispersed as soon as they blow.
As the days passed, Xiao Li's skills in filling in the gaps became more and more good, and his reputation became more and more famous. One day, the rich businessman came again and wanted to find Xiao Li to repair the ancestral house again. Looking at Xiao Li's craftsmanship and spirit, the rich businessman admired it in his heart. On the spot, he proposed to ask Xiao Li to be a private filler, and the salary was high. Xiao Li listened, and his heart blossomed, but he didn't forget Zhang Laohan's entrustment, and politely declined. He said that he could not leave this town, and he wanted to continue to inherit Zhang Laohan's craftsmanship and serve the villagers. When the rich merchant heard this, he was even more impressed, and said, "Okay, I'll build a leak repair workshop here for more people to learn this craft." When Xiao Li heard this, he was so happy that he hurriedly agreed, and discussed the workshop with the rich businessman.
Soon, a brand new leak repair workshop was erected in the town. Xiao Li became the master of the workshop and began to recruit apprentices and teach his skills. Zhang Da and Zhang Er saw that Xiao Li was getting mixed well, and their hearts were itching. They felt that their craftsmanship was not bad, so they followed Xiao Li's example and began to recruit apprentices. But how do they know that the technique of filling in the gaps is not an overnight thing, and it must have long-term accumulation and practice. Their craftsmanship is far worse than Xiao Li's. Within a few days, the apprentices had all run away, leaving them staring there.
Xiao Li, with his own craftsmanship and professionalism, has won the respect and love of the villagers. His workshop became more and more popular, attracting more and more young people to learn the trade. One day, Xiao Li was busy working in the workshop when he suddenly heard a noise outside. When I went out to take a look, it turned out that Zhang Da and Zhang Er came with a group of people, holding guys in their hands, and they wanted to settle accounts with Xiao Li. When Xiao Li saw this formation, he didn't panic at all. He knew that these people were a rabble, and as long as they stabilized, they could save the day. Hey, this is a trouble, Xiao Li's kid, as soon as he saw Zhang Da and Zhang Er's goods, he rushed forward and shouted at the top of his voice: "What are you doing here?" Why are you running to my workshop to make trouble? When Zhang Da and Zhang Eryi heard this, they were furious, their fingers were about to poke Xiao Li's nose, and they scolded: "You liar! You cheated our dad out of his elm box and cheats! We'll have to ask for an explanation today! When Xiao Li heard this, his heart was like a mirror, he sighed and said, "You two are really confused!" There was no gold or silver treasure in the box, just a few tools and cheats for repair. I promised Mr. Zhang that I would pass on this craft, why did I lie to you? But Zhang Da and Zhang Er were willing to believe it, they waved their sticks and wanted to beat Xiao Li violently. said that it was too late, and the apprentices in the workshop rushed up and formed a circle to protect Xiao Li tightly. When the villagers heard the movement, they also ran over, standing on Xiao Li's side, and counted Zhang Da and Zhang Er's unfilial piety. In the midst of accusations, Zhang Da and Zhang Er finally lowered their heads, knew that they were wrong, and walked away.
As for Xiao Li, he didn't have anything, and continued to work on his craft, as if nothing had happened. Over the past few years, Xiao Li's leak repair workshop has become more and more popular, and the craft has spread all over the south. Zhang Da and Zhang Er, because of their unfilial piety and greed, lost the respect and support of the villagers, and could only live in obscurity in the town. And the big gold plaque of "Loyal and Filial Family" will always hang at the door of Xiao Li's workshop, which has become a symbol of his inheritance of craftsmanship and promotion of loyalty and filial piety. Under the sun in the southern town, Xiao Li's workshop has become a good story in the mouths of the villagers. When it comes to Xiao Li, everyone gives him a thumbs up and praises him for his good craftsmanship and character. The big gold plaque, shining in the sun, seemed to tell the story of Xiao Li.
In a flash, Xiao Li's craftsmanship is not only known to southerners, but even craftsmen from the north are admired. Xiao Li is never stingy, and is always enthusiastic about teaching people to benefit more people. One day, an old man in a robe and a horse coat came to the town, claiming to be a master of filling leaks in the north. Xiao Li saw that the old man had an extraordinary bearing and received him warmly. The two sat in the courtyard, drinking tea and chatting about the experience of making up for the leaks. The old man was full of praise for Xiao Li's craftsmanship and shared his experience. Xiao Li listened to it with relish, and felt that his craftsmanship had reached a new level. The two chatted speculatively, and the old man even proposed to stay in Xiao Li's workshop for a few more days to learn the art of filling in the gaps. Xiao Li's kid happily agreed, and personally gave the old man a place to live. After that, the old man not only learned the craft of making up for the leaks from Xiao Li, but also helped him tidy up the inside and outside of the workshop, and the disciples also went to the next level. Xiao Li's leak repair workshop is under the guidance of the old man, and there are many rules and order.
But within a few days of the good days, Xiao Li received a letter from a distant relative. The letter said that the relatives were old and had to be taken care of by Xiao Li. Xiao Li knew in his heart that he couldn't hide from this. But why is he willing to leave this workshop that he has worked so hard into, and those apprentices who are crawling together? Xiao Li's heart is tangled. He told the old man about this difficulty, and the old man listened to it, was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "Xiao Li, people live in the world, there are always some responsibilities and obligations that cannot be shirked. Your skill in filling in the gaps is important, but family affection and responsibility are even more valuable. You have to go back and take care of your relatives, it's your responsibility. ”
Xiao Li listened to the old man's words, and his heart was bright. He decided to leave the workshop for a while and go back to take care of his relatives. Before leaving, he handed over the workshop to his trusted apprentices, telling them to continue to carry forward the craft of filling gaps, and to promote the way of loyalty and filial piety. Xiao Li left, the villagers were quite reluctant, but they also understood his difficulties, and wished him a smooth journey and a safe return.
Xiao Li embarked on the way home with the blessings of the villagers. When he arrived at his relatives' house, he did his best to take care of them, repairing the house with his own skills, repairing the roof, and making the relatives feel the warmth of home. He also often tells his relatives stories of his time in the workshop, so that they can feel the charm of the art of filling in the gaps.
A few years have passed in a flash, and Xiao Li's relatives have enjoyed their old age under his care, and Xiao Li has gradually adapted to this peaceful life. But he always thought about the workshops and his apprentices in the distance. One day, Xiao Li received a letter from the workshop, saying that the workshop was getting better and better, and it had become one of the famous leak repair workshops in the south. The apprentices also made him a plaque of "Grandmaster of Filling Leaks", looking forward to him going back to see it.
Xiao Li read the letter and was so excited. He knew his mission was accomplished, and it was time to return to the workshop that haunted him. Bidding farewell to his relatives, he set out on his way home. When he returned to the workshop and saw those familiar faces and the new workshop, Xiao Li felt very relieved with the emotion in his heart. He knew that he had lived up to the expectations of the old man and the trust of the villagers. As soon as Xiao Li's hand touched the plaque of "Grandmaster of Missing Gaps", his eyes flashed, which were tears of pride and happiness. Since then, Xiao Li has been in the workshop, teaching people the craft of filling in the gaps every day, and he has not forgotten to tell the truth of loyalty and filial piety to his heart. His story, like the old wine in a small town in the south, gets older and more fragrant, and spreads far away. The big gold plaque of "Loyal and Filial Family" and the plaque of "Grandmaster of Filling Leaks" were hung high at the door of the workshop, becoming an indelible mark of Xiao Li's craftsmanship and spirit of loyalty and filial piety. These two plaques, once hung for a lifetime, have witnessed Xiao Li's craftsmanship and spirit, and have become a treasure in the hearts of the townspeople.