Chapter 45 Relax and taste the taste of life

Once upon a time there was a man who worked with his father on a small field.Several times a year, they would fill the old ox cart with vegetables and transport them to nearby cities to sell.Apart from having the same surname and working in the same field, there are not many similarities between father and son. Old people think that there is no need to worry about everything, while young people are impatient and ambitious.One morning, they hitched the ox cart, loaded a load of goods, and started a long journey.The son thought that if they walked faster, traveling day and night, they would be able to reach the market early the next morning.So he kept urging the cart with a stick to make the animals go faster.

Take it easy, son, said the old man, and you'll live longer. But if we get to the market before others, we have a better chance of getting a good price.The son retorted. Father didn't answer, just pulled his hat over his eyes and fell asleep in the seat.The young man was very displeased and urged the ox cart to go faster, stubbornly unwilling to slow down. They walked four miles in four hours and came to a small house. The father woke up and said with a smile: It's your uncle's house, let's go in and say hello. But we are already an hour late.Said the worried son. Then it's okay to be a few minutes slower.My brother lives so close to me and rarely sees him.Father answered slowly.

The son waited angrily until the two old men chatted unhurriedly for an hour before starting again, this time it was the old man's turn to drive the ox cart.At a fork in the road, my father drove the ox cart to the road on the right. The road on the left is closer.said the son. I know, the old man replied, but the road looks better this way. You don't care about time?said the young man impatiently. Oh, of course I care, so I love looking at the beautiful scenery and enjoying every moment to the fullest. The road winds through beautiful meadows, wildflowers, and past a murmuring river, all of which the young man does not see, and his mind is so tossed, so absent-minded, so anxious, that he doesn't even notice how much the sunset was that day. beautiful.

At dusk they came to a large garden, wide and colorful.The old man inhaled the fragrant smell, listened to the sound of the small river, and stopped the ox cart.We'll spend the night here.said the old man. This is the last time I will be with you, my son said angrily, you are more interested in watching the sunset and smelling the flowers than making money! By the way, that's the best thing you've said in a long time.Father said with a smile. A few minutes later, he started snoring, and his son stared at the stars in the sky. The night was long, and his son couldn't fall asleep for a long time.Before dawn, the son shook his father awake.They set off at once, and after walking about a mile, another stranger, whom the farmer had never met, was trying to pull the ox cart up from the ditch.Let's go and help him.the old man whispered.

Do you want to lose more time?The son flew into a rage. Take it easy, kid, you might fall in the ditch someday too.We want to help those in need don't forget. The son looked away angrily.It was already eight o'clock in the morning when another ox cart returned to the road.Suddenly, a bright light flashed in the sky, followed by what seemed to be the sound of thunder.The sky behind the mountains turned dark. It looks like it's raining heavily in the city.said the old man. If we'd been quicker, we'd probably be sold out by now.The son complained loudly. Take it easy and you'll live longer and enjoy life more.The kind old man advised.

In the afternoon, they walked up the hill overlooking the city.Standing there, watching for a long time, the two of them didn't speak a word. Finally, the young man put his hand on the old man's shoulder and said: Dad, I understand what you mean. ★Life is delicious★ Time needs to be cherished, but don't rush yourself too fast.What's the point of life if it's just running like a machine?People have thoughts, not machines, and life is not just about making money, nor is it just crazy work, there is no need to arrange your daily life tightly, as long as you are not wasting time, you can set aside a little more time, Slow down, enjoy the scenery around you, you will feel relaxed and happy, this is the way to fully enjoy life.