One day, a boy watched as people ordered the cook to make their lunch. The cook took out pots and pans, and the boy could smell the delicious aroma.

The old man approached the cook and said, 'Let's go down to the river on a raft! We can sow nets and catch fish for our meal.' The cook agreed, and they set off on the raft.

As the raft floated along, the boy saw lotus flowers blooming in the river. They were big and beautiful, with vibrant colors. 'Look at the lotus flowers!' the boy exclaimed.

The old man and the cook stopped to admire the lotus flowers. They were mesmerized by their beauty. 'Let's pick some and take them back,' the old man suggested.

The boy and the old man carefully picked the lotus flowers, making sure not to damage them. They filled their raft with the colorful blooms and continued on their way.

When they reached the shore, the boy exclaimed, 'We have the most beautiful lotus flowers to decorate our lunch!' The cook smiled and thanked the old man for the idea.

The cook used the petals of the lotus flowers to decorate the plates. Everyone marveled at the beauty of the meal and enjoyed their food even more because of the colorful flowers.

After lunch, the old man told the boy, 'The lotus flowers symbolize purity and enlightenment. They remind us to appreciate the beauty around us.' The boy nodded in understanding.

From that day on, whenever the boy saw lotus flowers, he remembered the special lunch and the wisdom of the old man. He appreciated the beauty of nature even more.

The end.