Near Ink, You Will Be Stained Black; Near a Lamp, You Will Shine

Near Ink, You Will Be Stained Black; Near a Lamp, You Will Shine

Once upon a time, in a peaceful village by a gentle river, there were two boys named Minh and Hải. Minh was the son of a poor farming family, but he was very diligent and ambitious. Hải, on the other hand, was the son of a wealthy family but lazy and fond of playing around. Despite their different backgrounds, they had been close friends since childhood, always playing and studying together.

As they entered adolescence, their personalities began to diverge. Minh was always diligent in his studies, helped his parents with farm work, and constantly dreamed of a bright future. Hải often skipped school, followed a group of bad friends into the village to play, fight, and cause trouble.

One day, Minh received a scholarship to the best high school in the region. This made Hải feel envious and he began to distance himself from Minh. Hải became increasingly involved in negative activities, neglecting his studies, and growing lazier.

Hải became more attached to his bad friends, frequently gathering to drink alcohol, smoke, and even participate in petty thefts. Although Minh knew his friend was on the wrong path, he couldn't do anything to stop him. Minh could only quietly focus on his studies and hope that one day Hải would realize his mistakes.

As time passed, Hải was expelled from school due to poor performance and misconduct. Hải's parents were very disappointed, but all their efforts to advise him were in vain. Hải gradually became a burden to his family and lost the respect of those around him.

Meanwhile, Minh continued to strive and achieved many excellent academic accomplishments. He was admitted to a prestigious university and, after graduating, Minh returned to the village as an agricultural engineer, bringing new knowledge and technology to help the villagers develop their economy.

Minh's return not only brought joy and hope to his family but also inspired many young people in the village. Minh began to offer free classes to teach skills and guide the villagers on how to apply technology to agricultural production. The young people in the village, led by Minh, gradually changed their mindset and started pursuing education and hard work.

Hải, after many years of living in the darkness of laziness and negativity, finally realized his mistakes. Seeing Minh's success and enthusiasm made Hải regret the wasted years. One day, Hải sought out Minh and confessed all his mistakes.

Minh did not blame him but gently advised and offered to help Hải change. Hải decided to abandon his bad habits, study, and work diligently. Although this path was not easy, Hải persisted and received support from Minh and his family.

Over time, Hải gradually became a better person, appreciating life and those around him. He began contributing to the village's development projects and became a bright example for others.