The Greedy Merchant - Bedtime Story
Chapter 1: The Greedy Merchant
Long ago, in a bustling city, there lived a merchant named John. John owned a large shop in the market, where he made big profits by buying goods cheaply and selling them at much higher prices.
One summer, he stocked his shop with table fans to sell. As he boasted to himself about how the fans were of poor quality and wouldn’t last long, he also looked forward to making huge profits.
John chuckled at the thought of tricking people with his dishonest tactics.
Chapter 2: The Gullible Customer
As John was selling the fans, he noticed a man named Mike passing by. Seizing the opportunity, John called out to him, offering him a fan, saying it was perfect for the hot weather.
Mike considered the offer, thinking of giving it as a birthday gift to his friend Andrew. He bought the fan from John and went on his way.
Chapter 3: The Broken Gift
Mike gave the fan to Andrew for his birthday, hoping it would be a perfect gift. However, when Andrew plugged in the fan, it worked erratically and then suddenly stopped.
Both Mike and Andrew realized they had been deceived by John. This sparked Andrew’s anger and desire to teach the greedy merchant a lesson.
Chapter 4: Andrew's Plan
Andrew visited John’s shop the next day, asking him for a loan of 500 rupees. He promised to double John’s money with a clever investment.
John’s greed took over, and he agreed to lend Andrew the money. The next morning, Andrew returned with 1000 rupees, which doubled John’s money as promised.
Chapter 5: The Magical Tree
John was thrilled by the return on his investment. Andrew explained that he buried the money near a magical tree in the forest, where it doubled overnight.
Believing this, John rushed to the forest to bury all his money under the tree.
Chapter 6: The Lesson Learned
The next day, John returned to the forest, expecting to find his doubled wealth. Instead, he discovered a note on the tree, revealing that there was no magic.
The money had been shared among the people John had cheated. John was shocked and filled with regret. He realized the consequences of his greed and dishonesty. From that day on, John decided to change his ways and live honestly.
Chapter 7: The Moral of The Story
This bedtime story teaches us the moral of being honest and avoiding greed. John’s experience serves as a reminder of the consequences of deceiving others for personal gain. It is a valuable lesson for all to learn from and cherish in their own lives.
