Character riddles in stories
Anmi was lying on the grass when she heard someone singing beside her: “Erxiao, Erxiao, grass grows on his head.” Anmi got up quickly. Anmi was very good at guessing riddles, especially character riddles.
“Alright, you win.” A tiny cloth doll stood in front of Anmi, “According to the rules of our Grass Monster family, whoever guesses my name can have me for a day. You can take me with you.”
“Aren’t you a cloth doll?” Anmi asked. “You’re the cloth doll!” The tiny person seemed a bit angry, “My name is Changcao Doll, I’m the second in the family, my nickname is Erxiao, and my formal name is Dacun. I belong to the Grass Monster family.”
“Dacun?” Anmi was even more puzzled, “Why can’t I smell any garlic?”
“Not the garlic from your place!” Changcao Doll wrinkled his small nose, “It’s just a name.”
“What does Grass Monster family mean?” Anmi was determined to get to the bottom of it.
“It means… it means a family of grass-growing elves.” Changcao Doll said, “We live underground, sometimes we stick our heads out to see the scenery and breathe fresh air. Do you see those large patches of grass over there? Those are our brothers and sisters. In the past, people used to step on us and chew on us… but now, more people know how to protect us. They put up signs on the grass saying: ‘The grass is sleeping, please do not disturb. Everyone is responsible for protecting the grass…’ By the way, I’m really thirsty, let’s go home!”
Anmi carried Changcao Doll home in her backpack. When Anmi opened the backpack, Changcao Doll darted to the bathroom, climbed to the edge of the sink in a few swift moves, and turned on the tap. Amid the sound of water, Changcao Doll seemed to be taking a shower, drinking water in big gulps while laughing gleefully.
“This feels great!” Changcao Doll stretched his arms, “Please, help me turn off the tap, thank you.” When Anmi turned around, she found that Changcao Doll was gone. Anmi looked everywhere but couldn’t find him. Finally, she found him on the balcony. Look, this little guy had fallen asleep in the sunlight, snoring sweetly. To Anmi’s great surprise, a tuft of light green real grass had indeed grown on his bare head.
He really is a Grass Doll! Anmi was so excited but didn’t want to disturb him, so she tiptoed away from the balcony.
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