Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Niu Fei, a villager, bought a strong cow and dreamt it grew wings and flew away, which he took as a bad omen. Fearing loss, he decided to sell the cow for less, wrapping its head in cloth. On his way home, he encountered an eagle eating a rabbit. He tied the cloth to the eagle's legs, but the eagle broke free and flew away with it. This incident raises questions about fate and the consequences of doubt and greed, suggesting that if Niu Fei had not been influenced by his dream or greed, perhaps the eagle would not have escaped so quickly.

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