Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Li Gong, a virtuous man, generously supported Wang Zhuo, a lazy servant in his household. Wang Zhuo, in need, borrowed a sack of mung beans to start a business but squandered them without repayment. Years later, in a dream, he acknowledged his debt. When Li Gong’s mare gave birth to a foal, he playfully named it Wang Zhuo, who later brought him profit after an injury led to its sale. The amount received matched the value of the beans, illustrating the principle that debts, visible or hidden, are ultimately repaid by fate.

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