Little Li has been feeling lethargic all day, and when his friends ask him what's wrong, he explains that he can't sleep well at night because his wife will shriek at the slightest noise in the house, thinking it's a thief.
His friend jokes that if a thief really came, they wouldn't make a sound. Little Li responds with a bitter laugh, saying that his wife's constant shrieking at night keeps waking him up even though there's no real danger.
Frustrated, Little Li decides to go back to his mother's house for a break. When he arrives, his mother is still asleep, but she asks him to check the pot in the kitchen and let her know if the food is spoiled or not.
The moral of the story is that sometimes, we need a break from our daily routine to get some rest and perspective. And it's important to remember that not all sounds and fears are real, so we shouldn't let them control our lives.
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100 Laughs: A Collection of Humorous Short Stories
Short StoryIn "100 Laughs," readers will find a collection of 100 funny, light-hearted short stories that will leave them smiling and chuckling. From misadventures in the workplace to unexpected encounters on the street, these stories showcase the everyday hum...
