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The Wise and Enchanted Forest |
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In the vibrant and mysterious forest of Wei, many animals reside alongside five
guardians who oversee different matters. The fairy Alice is in charge of the
Love Tree and resolving love disputes; the wise Ox God oversees intelligence
tests and teaching; the Food Spirit is the most renowned chef in the forest; the
fairy Doctor Jinglian takes care of the sick; and Dai Jingzi is the gardener.
One sunny day, Ox God wanted to test the character of three young animals: the
greedy pig, the clever monkey, and the honest cow. So, he waved his wand, and
three bags of wheat appeared before them. Ox God then hid behind a tree. The
animals saw the bags and each took one on their shoulders.
The greedy pig took the wheat home and ground it into flour to make a big cake.
He drooled with hunger as he baked it and then devoured it hungrily. The honest
cow cleaned and washed the wheat, dried it, and then put it in a plastic bag in
the fridge with a note for the owner. Meanwhile, the clever monkey dried the
wheat, then buried it in a paddy field, thinking that the owner would never show
up, and that he could keep most of the wheat for himself when the owner claimed
it later.
Ox God witnessed everything and the next day praised the clever monkey, saying,
"You are a smart child. Your method was good, and you got the wheat and made
sure the owner would get it too. No wonder everyone calls you Little Doctor!" He
also praised the honest cow, saying, "You are a good child. You wrote a claim
notice for the wheat." To the pig, he said, "Don't be too greedy! Filling your
belly can never compare to honesty and using your brain."
Thus, the wise and enchanted forest continued to teach and nurture its young
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