The True Nature of a Donkey
by Ge Guilin
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This work tells the story of a donkey's life experience and changes in destiny. At first, the donkey was bought by the farmer's father and became the family's right-hand man with its thick legs and hard-working nature. The donkey learned a variety of farm work, but also showed its wild and stubborn side. The article describes in detail the hardships of donkeys pulling plows and the incongruity when harnessing with oxen and horses, showing the donkeys' unique character and subtle relationship with humans. Later, the donkey was gelded due to frequent estrus, its strength gradually weakened, and it was eventually sold. Many years later, the author encounters a gorgeously decorated donkey in a city square. It has become a money-making tool for donkey trainer Li Kexin, and has lost its former freedom and dignity. The donkeys were forced to perform various shows for people's entertainment and lived a miserable life.
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