11. Chulong was a rich man. One day, he was walking in his garden when he saw a beautiful (1) with a sweet voice in a tree. He (2) went near the tree and caught the bird. He thought he could (3) it and get lots of money.
"Don't think about making money through me!"said the bird, "(4) will buy me, because, in the cage (笼子), I'll lose my beauty and sweet voice. "Chulong couldn't make money. He became angry and wanted to (5) the bird for the meat.
Then the (6) bird suggested, "Well, set me free, In return I shall teach you (7) simple but useful rules. "
Chulong didn't believe the bird (8) , and he was afraid that the bird would fly away, However, the bird (9) it would keep its word (守信). Then Chulong set the bird free and it became (10) anain.
Chulong asked, "Now teach me the rules."
Then the bird taught Chulong the (11) :The first rule is Never believe everying others say.
The second rule in Never be sad about something you don't have. The third rule is Never throw away what you have in your hand.
"You silly bird, "shouted Chulong, "These rules are known to everyone. You (12) me. "
But the bird said, "Today , you had me in your hand, but you threw me away. You believed all that I said. And you are sad about not having me. (13) the rules are simple, you have never followed them, Now have you got the (14) of the rules?Just sit down and think. "The bird (15) with these words.