The Man with a Thousand Coins | 腰缠千钱

A skilled swimmer drowns because he refuses to discard a heavy belt of copper coins while escapin...

Three Peach Stones | 三颗桃核

The article contrasts the innate joy of children with the weary indifference of adults, arguing t...

A Rose from Homer's Grave | 荷马墓上的一朵玫瑰

A rose growing on Homer's grave rejects the love of a nightingale, deeming herself too noble. Aft...

His Bride Died Young | 他的新娘早逝

A young man tries to keep his ghostly bride from vanishing at dawn by blocking sunlight, but a ca...

Uproar in the Loyalty Hall | 大闹忠义堂

Li Kui, enraged by a false accusation against Song Jiang, storms the Loyalty Hall and destroys it...

The Father and His Daughters | 父亲与女儿们

A father visits his two daughters, married to a gardener and a potter. Each daughter wishes for o...

The Foolish Traveler | 愚人游记

A naive young man sets out to travel with only a phrase for guidance. His literal repetition of e...

The Jury's Dilemma | 陪审团的困境

A satirical critique of the jury system, suggesting that one's fate is decided by those who could...

Xiangyun's Drunken Slumber | 湘云醉卧

During a birthday drinking party in the peony garden, the witty Xiangyun teases the maids with a ...

An Inadequate Fee | 不足的酬劳

A fable about an ox who, seeking help from a "Political Pull" to escape a mire, ends up losing ev...

A Change of Heart | 心意转变

After a stroke confines Grandpa to home care, he breaks his and Grandma's safety pact on a cold F...

The Vizir's Punishment 3 | 受罚的维齐尔(三)

The Sultan witnesses the magical, talking fish himself and is determined to uncover the mystery. ...

The Magic Thread (II) | 魔法线(下)

Peter continues to use the magic thread to bypass life's hardships, from his wedding and fatherho...

The Violin Deal | 小提琴交易

A girl's persistent request for violin lessons leads her father to a clever financial scheme, rev...

The Colt Crosses the River | 小马过河

A young colt hesitates to cross a river after receiving conflicting advice from a cow and a squir...

In the Same Boat | 同舟共济

This fable illustrates how a shared crisis can unite even sworn enemies, as depicted by ancient r...

Where Does Rice Come From? | 大米从何而来?

A rich man's overconfidence in his sons' intelligence is challenged when they give absurd answers...

The Yan Man's Return | 燕人归国

A man returning to his homeland after a lifetime abroad is tricked into mourning false sights, le...

The Philosophical Mouse | 哲学老鼠

A philosophical mouse praises nature for protecting mice, believing bats can restore their race i...

Counting Chickens | 数小鸡

Mary receives six chickens from her uncle for her birthday, but after accidentally dropping the b...