The first story is about digging a wall and stealing light. Once upon a time, there was a man named Kuang Heng. Kuang Heng's family is too poor to buy candles, but he has been very studious since he was a child. Although Kuang Heng's family was poor, his neighbor's family was in good condition, so Kuang Heng thought of a way. He chiseled a hole in the wall, and the neighbor's light shone into Kuang Heng's home through the hole in the wall, and Kuang Heng studied under this light. There is a very rich family in the village. Although they can't read, there are many books at home. Kuang Heng went to this family to help, but he didn't need to be paid. Kuang Heng must read all the books in this family. Finally, Kuang Heng made great achievements through his own efforts.
The second story is to smell chickens dancing. During the Jin Dynasty, there was a man named Zu Ti. He and his friends have great ideals. In order to practice more every day, they put on their clothes and start practicing martial arts every day when they hear chickens crow.
The third story is Sachiura's night reading. There was a man named Che Yin in the Jin Dynasty. He was also a poor man in a small family and could not afford candles. As long as it comes to summer, he will catch a lot of fireflies, put them in light-transmitting bags and read books by the light of fireflies.
The fourth story is that snow starts at the door. There was a man named Shi Yang in the Song Dynasty. When he visited his teacher, it suddenly snowed heavily, and the teacher happened to be sleeping again. Shi Yang has been waiting outside the door for the teacher to wake up.
Ancient people were able to study hard under bad conditions, and this persistent spirit is the most worth learning.