The story of Tích Chu The drop of filial piety

Once upon a time, in a peaceful village beside a small river, there was a seven-year-old boy named Tick-Chew. Tick-Chew's parents died early. From a young age, Tick-Chew lived with his grandmother in a simple thatched house. Young Tick-Chew loved playing by the riverbank, throwing stones, flying kites, catching butterflies, carefree and untroubled, because he was spoiled by his grandmother since childhood. She is the one who took care of Tick-Chew with every meal, every sleep, loving like a kind mother. Every day, Tick-Chew plays with friends, while her grandmother works hard, watching Tick-Chew from afar with sadness. Tick-Chew, again fond of playing, carefree and unconcerned, paid no attention to her, her dry coughs, and her eyes growing more tired. When Tick-Chew went home, he saw that his grandmother had turned into a bird and was flapping her wings, flying up to the sky. Tick-Chew was so frightened that he shouted, Grandma, where are you going? Stay with me. I will get water for you, Grandma. It's late, my dear. I'm so thirsty that I have to turn into a bird to fly and find water. I'm leaving now. I won't be coming back. Tick-Chew went to find the grandmother. Meeting everyone in the village, Tick-Chew cried and asked, My grandmother has turned into a bird. How can I save her? Keep walking. Finally, Tick-Chew encounters a bird drinking water at a stream. Tick-Chew calls out, Grandma, come back to me. I will get water for you. I won't make you sad anymore. It's too late now, my dear. I can't come back anymore. Tick-Chew cried loudly. A fairy appeared and told Tick-Chew, if you want me to become human again, you must go fetch fairy spring water for me to drink. Tick-Chew happily set out. Tick-Chew crosses seven mountains. Along the way, Tick-Chew helps an ant colony swept away by water. A young bird prevents falling from the nest and assists an elderly person across the stream. Everyone was moved. Only the boy's path led to Sui Tien. Tick-Chew crossed seven streams. Through dense forests, cold streams, steep slopes, hungry stomachs, bleeding feet. But love and compassion gave him strength. After facing countless difficulties and challenges, scraping hands and legs, encountering wild animals that tore his clothes, Tick-Chew still resolutely went to find the water of the fairy. On the way, Chew held her scarf, recalling the days when she fed him porridge, sheltered him from the rain. Chew's tears flowed with regret for not listening to her. Finally, after many hardships, Tick-Chew also reached Sui Tien. He filled his jar with water and returned. Upon returning home, Tick-Chew saw the old bird. It was actually her. You step closer, pouring water drop by drop into the bird's mouth. A miraculous light shines out. Feathers fall off layer by layer. She has returned. Still that gentle face, still that warm embrace. Tick-Chew rushed to hug her grandmother, crying. The two of them embraced each other in happiness. From then on, every day, Tick-Chew cleans the house for her so she can rest, so she doesn't have to worry. Tick-Chew still cooks and does daily chores, cooking rice, washing clothes, and fetching water for her. Chew takes care of Grandma, fans her to sleep, and Grandma smiles contentedly because finally Tick-Chew has understood and cared for her. Sunset on the rooftop, two women and a girl sit together, their hearts warm beyond measure. If you still have your grandmother, please love her while you still can, because time never comes back. Tick-Chew, not just a fairy tale, it is a profound reminder of family love, filial piety, and the value of affection while we still can. Love is not about grand gestures, but about small acts of care done at the right moment.