No Brains and No Joy ()

Author: Wu Zhifei
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book mainly covers four contents as follows:
Film 1: It depicts two interesting children. One is named "Forgetful," who always forgets things no matter what he does. The other child is named "Unhappy," who has a strange temper. If you ask him to go east, he tends to go west, and his first words are always "I'm unhappy." When they grow up, their quirks lead to hilarious jokes. In the end, they learn their lessons and correct their flaws. The film has a light and lively tone, exaggerated actions, and an attractive charm that leaves a lasting impression.
Film 2: It tells the story of Xiao Xing and Xiao Dan's adventures in the Gold Coin Country. In this country, gold coins, which are highly sought after in real life, are worthless. The story teaches the audience that money itself has no value. Only when it can exchange for what people need does it show its worth. Chasing money blindly is meaningless. Kindness and friendship are more important than money.
Film 3: It tells a whimsical story of a merchant selling a super soap that can change the color of clothes. As the audience marvels at the merchant's clever sales pitch, they come to realize two important lessons. First, one should not blindly follow the crowd. Going to extremes often leads to the opposite of what was intended. Second, a healthy and vibrant society should be colorful and diverse, not monochromatic.
New Doorbell: This story expresses a psychological state. When you eagerly anticipate something to happen or arrive, your behavior may seem strange or even ridiculous. Like the protagonist in the story, who can't sit still until someone rings the doorbell. However, it's difficult to recognize this state in oneself. Therefore, when we laugh at others, we should reflect on how to manage our own minds to avoid becoming someone else's laughingstock.