Location: Riverbank

Characters: The salt merchant and the donkey

Items: Water, mountains, a bridge, stones, and cotton sacks

Action: The merchant teaching the donkey a lesson for its foolish act

The merchant looked at the donkey and said, "Now you understand how your tricks caused problems".

He added, "Working hard is better than being lazy".

Finally, he said, "Always choose honesty and hard work".

Location: Riverbank

Characters: The salt merchant and the donkey

Items: Water, mountains, a bridge, stones, and cotton sacks

Action: Donkey honestly working alongside the merchant

From that day on, the donkey decided to work honestly.

He stopped pretending to fall into the river.

The merchant felt happy with the donkey’s change.

Location: Village (the way to the market)

Characters: The salt merchant and the donkey

Items: Houses, trees, birds, bushes, and salt sacks

Action: The donkey and the merchant working together

The donkey worked hard every day.

The merchant treated him kindly in return.

Together, they became a good team and made many successful trips to the market.

Location: At the merchant’s house

Characters: The donkey

Items: House, trees, and stones

Action: A happy donkey

The donkey promised himself, “I will never be lazy again”.

He understood that being honest is important.

He also learned that hard work brings happiness.