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The Idol Seller | 卖神像的人
A man tries to sell an idol he claims brings fortune, but his desire for instant cash over its pr...
The Kid on the Housetop | 屋顶上的小山羊
A kid on a roof mocks a wolf who cannot reach him, but the wolf wisely points out that the kid's ...
The Phoenix | 凤凰
The legendary Phoenix reappears after ages, stunning all animals with its beauty. Yet, the wisest...
The Traveller and His Dog | 旅人与他的狗
A traveller urges his seemingly lazy dog to hurry up for their journey, only to learn that the do...
The Blind Man and the Young Wolf | 盲人与幼狼
A blind man, adept at identifying things by touch, correctly warns of the danger when feeling a y...
The Butcher and His Customer | 屠夫与顾客
Two customers steal meat and lie to the butcher, who warns them that while they may deceive him, ...
The Father and His Sons | 父亲与争吵的儿子们
A father uses a bundle of sticks to teach his quarreling sons a lesson: united, they are strong a...
A Handful of Clay | 一捧泥土
A handful of common clay dreams of glory but endures a harsh process of shaping and firing, only ...
The Bald Man and the Doctor | 秃头男子与医生
A bald man seeks a cure from a renowned doctor, only to discover the doctor suffers from the same...
A Shameful Affair | 一桩可耻之事
A young, idle woman staying at a farm becomes piqued by the indifference of a handsome but aloof ...
The Gardener and His Dog | 花匠与狗
A gardener attempts to rescue his dog from a well, but the dog, misunderstanding his intentions, ...
The Monkey and the Fly | 猴子与苍蝇
A monkey tries to protect his sleeping master from a persistent fly but ends up causing more harm...
The Crab and His Mother | 螃蟹与他的母亲
A mother crab criticizes her son for walking sideways, but when challenged to demonstrate walking...
Three Recruits | 三位新兵
Three citizens complain about supporting a non-productive army. After its disbandment leads to ec...
The Third Person | 第三人
Three roommates consistently seek judgment from their third companion during disputes, regardless...
The Judge and the Plaintiff | 法官与原告
A judge hints at a pending ruling to a plaintiff, who offers a bribe. The judge then claims the c...
The Bellamy and the Members | 贝拉米与成员们
A group of Socialists rebels against their leader Bellamy, questioning the one-sided provision of...
Buying the Casket and Returning the Pearl | 买椟还珠
A Chu merchant's overly elaborate pearl casket so captivated a Zheng buyer that he purchased only...
The Man and His Goose | 人与鹅
A man, greedy for the source of his goose's golden eggs, kills it only to find nothing special in...
Just Lost Two Dollars | 只输了两美元
A man loses all his money at a casino in four days, then miraculously turns his last two dollars ...