In the quiet corner of the forest, where the trees whispered to the gentle breeze, there was a lonely lake shimmering under the soft rays of the sun. By this lake lived an orphan boy named Nam, who had grown up learning to rely on the gifts of the land and his own wits to survive.
Nam had always loved the lake, its cool waters and gentle ripples calling to him each morning. But he knew he had to find a way to catch enough fish to keep himself fed. One day, with determination in his heart, Nam decided to create a special fish trap that could help him harvest the bounty of the lake.
He gathered long, sturdy reeds and flexible bamboo poles, carefully weaving them together with twine he made from forest vines. The trap was shaped like a large funnel, with a narrow opening that would allow the fish to enter but make it hard for them to escape. He set the trap in the shallows, hiding it with water plants and pebbles so that it blended perfectly with the lake’s edge.
As the sun dipped low on the horizon, Nam waited patiently, watching the water for any sign of movement. His stomach rumbled, but he kept his hopes up, knowing that patience would bring rewards.
The next morning, he woke up to find the trap filled with shimmering fish, their scales glinting in the golden light. They were big and healthy, enough to feed him for many days. Nam’s eyes sparkled with relief and gratitude.
He carefully cleaned the fish and cooked them over a small fire by the lake, the smell of roasting fish filling the air. As he ate, he felt proud of what he had accomplished on his own. The orphan boy, alone in the world, had found a way to thrive with his resourcefulness and love for nature.
