That annoying pile of stones, once sent in, came out neat and tidy, looking much better.

That annoying pile of stones, once sent in, came out neat and tidy, looking much better.

How many years have you seen that pile of stones in the corner of the yard? Turned over during foundation digging, leftovers from building walls, cleared out during road construction—some as big as washbasins, some as small as fists, piled up haphazardly. Grass sprouted from the cracks, insects made their home there, and you frowned every time you passed by. You wanted to tidy it up, but couldn't move it; you wanted to remove it, but couldn't bear the cost. It just sat there, an eyesore and a nuisance.

Then you had an idea. Instead of being annoyed by it, why not change it? You placed the machine next to the pile of stones, and large and small pieces were fed in all at once. After a rumbling sound, they came out looking completely different—the large ones were broken, the irregular ones were neatly arranged, and the annoying pile of stones had become neat rows of small pebbles.

You squatted beside the discharge port, watching the pebbles fall from the conveyor belt and pile up. Rounded, even, and smooth to the touch. All the sharp edges and burrs are gone; all the unsightly things have changed. You stand up, looking at the pile of newly emerged pebbles, and a sense of relief washes over you.

These pebbles are perfect for paving, filling potholes, and building walls. You use them to smooth out the bumpy path at the gate, fill the large water-filled hole in the back wall, and even build a nice edging around the flower bed. That pile of troublesome stones has become your most useful material. Every time you walk down that path, you look down and feel a sense of satisfaction.

The pile of troublesome stones, once placed in and out, now looks neat and tidy. From today onward, your yard has nothing in the way, only pleasing materials.