Ali was a kind but poor young man who lived in a small village. He worked hard every day, but no matter how much effort he put in, he could barely make enough to survive.

One day, while walking near an abandoned well, he noticed something shiny buried in the dirt. Curious, he bent down and pulled out an old, golden spoon. It looked ancient and had strange inscriptions on it. As he wiped off the dust, a soft voice echoed around him:

"Whoever holds this spoon shall never go hungry."

Ali was astonished. He took the spoon home, and that night, when he used it to eat, something magical happened. No matter how little food he had, the spoon filled his bowl with delicious meals. Day after day, the spoon provided endless food, and soon, Ali started sharing it with the villagers.

As word spread, a wealthy merchant heard about Ali’s magic spoon and offered him a fortune in gold for it. But Ali refused—he wanted to help others, not just himself. The merchant, however, was determined and challenged Ali to a test: If Ali could prove the spoon’s magic in front of the king, he would receive even greater riches.

The next day, Ali stood before the king’s court. He dipped the spoon into an empty bowl, and instantly, it overflowed with the finest dishes. The king, amazed, rewarded Ali with land, gold, and a grand home. But Ali remained humble and used his wealth to help the poor.

And so, the boy who once had nothing became the richest man in the village—not just in gold, but in kindness and generos
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How much for the spoon
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