It is said that in ancient times, there was a farmer named Wang Laoshi in Xiaowangzhuang, Chunhua County. The couple worked hard and cultivated several acres of land. Although their lives were not rich, they were not as rich as those above and more than below. Wang Laoshi's wife

It is said that in ancient times, there was a farmer named Wang Laozhuang in Xiaowangzhuang, Chunhua County. The couple worked hard and cultivated several acres of land. Although their lives were not rich, they were not as good as those above and more than below.

Wang Laoshi's wife had never been pregnant in her early years. When she was forty years old, she suddenly became pregnant. She became pregnant in ten months and gave birth to a son. The couple was so happy that they had a son.

Wang Laoshi named his baby son Wang Shishun, which means that when his son grows up, he will gain fame and have a smooth career.

When he was seven years old, Wang Laoshi sent Shishun to the best private school in the county. The couple had high hopes for this precious son, hoping that he would be able to study well and shine brightly.

However, contrary to expectations, Wang Shishun studied until he was twenty years old. Although he took the exam many times, he failed every time, so that he could not even pass the exam as a scholar.

Wang Laoshi and his wife secretly lamented that their family might not be destined to become officials and make a fortune, so they persuaded their son not to take the exam again, give up school and become a farmer, and honestly follow him to learn farming.

But Wang Shishun only cared about blaming nature and others and complaining about his bad luck. From then on, he either hid in his study and read, stretched out his hands for clothes and opened his mouth for food; or he went out to visit friends and travel around the mountains and rivers.

Now Wang Laoshi and his wife are very worried. This son has been spoiled since he was a child and has always obeyed everything. Now he has become like this. The poor old couple are speechless and have nothing to do.

Nowadays, Wang Laoshi and his wife are in their twilight years, and they can no longer work in the fields. Seeing the desolation of the fields, their son is not only indifferent, but also eats delicious food every day, and yells at him when he is not satisfied. The couple really wants to cry. tears.

On this day, Wang Shishun obeyed his parents and asked for the last few taels of money at home, and ran out to drink with friends. The couple looked at the empty home and couldn't help crying, lamenting how they could give birth to such an unworthy son.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Wang Laoshi quickly wiped away his tears and opened the door. It turned out to be an old man passing by holding a donkey , who was thirsty and begging for water.

The kind-hearted Wang Laoshi immediately invited the old man into the house, and Mrs. Wang went to the kitchen to scoop out a ladle of water. The old man took the water and drank it in one gulp. After thanking him, he accidentally noticed the tears on Mrs. Wang's face.

So he asked curiously, had the couple encountered any difficulties? Wang Laoshi and his wife saw that he was an enthusiastic person, so they poured out all their worries like beans from a bamboo tube.

After hearing this, the old man sighed and said: "A spoiled child is like killing a child. You are not loving your children, you are harming them!"

Wang Laoshi said with shame: "Now we are also aware of this problem, but the matter is over. Is there anything you can do? The remedy?"

The old man pondered for a moment and said, "I will leave the donkey to help you with the work for a few days. I will come back to you after I have figured out a solution in the past few days."

Wang Laoshi and his wife were overjoyed. He agreed immediately, expecting the old man to come up with a good way to change his son, and respectfully sent the old man out the door.

sent the old man away, and Wang Laoshi sent the donkey to the stable. The donkey followed quietly, very well-behaved.

Wang Laoshi tied the donkey and brought a pile of fodder to it, but the donkey just looked at it and did not eat. Wang Laoshi thought it wasn't hungry, so he didn't care.

In the evening, Wang Shishun came back drunk, got into the bedroom, and shouted that he was thirsty.

The Queen Mother felt sorry for her son and quickly brought a bowl of water to him. Seeing that his son had fallen asleep after drinking water, he covered him with a quilt, closed the door gently and went out.

In the early morning, Wang Laoshi got up early, put a rope on the donkey, and started grinding beans.

But for some reason, the donkey, who was docile the day before, became particularly irritable this morning. Wang Laoshi was so angry that he whipped it hard several times to make the donkey behave.

It stared at Wang Laoshi and made a cry of "咴咴". The voice was full of grievances, as if a child was venting his anger on his parents.

One person and one donkey worked all morning. At noon, the Queen Mother also prepared lunch. Seeing that her son had not gotten up yet, she went to wake him up for dinner.

The Queen Mother opened the door and saw that her son was sleeping soundly. She couldn't bear to wake him up, so she left a good meal for him and the old couple ate first.

Unexpectedly, Wang Shishun slept for three days and three nights. Wang Laoshi and his wife were so frightened that they quickly invited the doctor to check. As a result, after diagnosis and treatment, the doctor found that Wang Shishun was too sleepy and fell asleep, and there was nothing wrong with his body.

Wang Laoshi and his wife were relieved. Sure enough, early the next morning, Wang Shi got up and shouted that he was hungry.

The Queen Mother hurriedly brought him food. Unexpectedly, her son's appetite suddenly increased. He ate several times the usual amount of food, and then fell down on the bed and fell asleep.

Just like that, Wang Shishun slept for several days. When he woke up, he ate a big meal and then continued to sleep.

The donkey worked day and night. He was very irritable at first and refused to cooperate. But after being beaten several times, the donkey became honest and worked hard every day and ate all the fodder. net.

A month passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, the old man suddenly came to Wang's house. When Wang Laoshi saw him, he hurriedly asked: "Can you think of a good idea? My son only eats and sleeps all day long. What should I do?"

The old man laughed and said: "I have cured your son's illness. Please take me to see him."

Wang Laoshi took the old man to his son's bed, and saw Wang Shishun still lying on the bed, sleeping soundly.

"Xiao Hei, don't sleep, get up quickly, the task has been completed, it's time for us to set off!" The old man suddenly punched Wang Shishun on and said with a smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Shishun jumped up and landed on the ground. Wang Laoshi and his wife were dazzled when they saw a black donkey standing in front of them, but their son was missing.

The old couple were so horrified that they could not close their mouths. It took him a long time to regain his composure, and he asked the old man in tears: "Where did you take my son?"

The old man chuckled and said, "Please follow me!" After that, he walked straight to the livestock shed in the backyard. Wang Laoshi, his wife and the donkey followed closely behind.

When we got to the backyard, the donkey tied in the shed saw the old man and immediately neighed with all its strength, trying hard to break free from the reins. Wang Laoshi and his wife looked puzzled.

The old man walked up to the donkey and blew lightly on it. It shook a few times and turned into Wang Shishun's appearance.

Wang Laoshi and his wife were stunned. At this time, the old man said to Wang Shishun sternly: "I will let you work for a month and experience the hardships of your parents for many years. Don't be lazy in the future, work hard to make money, be filial to your parents, and let them enjoy their old age." Can you do it? "

"Yes, I can definitely do it!" Wang Shishun was afraid that the old man would turn him into a donkey again, and he knelt down and swore.

"In that case, go to Lijiacun tomorrow to find Carpenter Li. You have a master-disciple relationship with him. Learn the carpenter's craft well and support your family. I have already calculated it for you. You have no chance of fame in this life, so don't have any wishful thinking. "Go!" After the old man finished speaking, he climbed onto the donkey and rode away.

Wang Laoshi looked at the figure of the old man riding the donkey backwards, and suddenly thought of Zhang Guolao, one of the legendary "Eight Immortals". He suddenly understood, and hurriedly took his wife and children, knelt down and kowtowed in thanks.

The next day, Wang Shishun went to Lijiacun early in the morning to become an apprentice, and from then on he learned carpentry skills from Carpenter Li.

After this incident, he avoided arrogance and impetuosity, became diligent and studious, and started working as a carpenter within a few years. With his superb carpenter skills, he earned money to support his family and was filial to his parents.

Carpenter Li betrothed his only daughter to Wang Shishun when he saw that his apprentice was of good character and skilled in craftsmanship. From then on, the family lived a happy life.

Editor’s note : Mo Xue’s original story, any editing or plagiarism will be investigated! The story uses events to illustrate principles and does not involve feudal superstition. Parents who over-indulge their children do not love them but harm them. Only by correctly guiding children's growth can we cultivate good children who are physically and mentally healthy!