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The Good Earth Wung Lung's last request, before passing away to be burried next to his wife, was for his sons not to sell the land he owned after his death. Yet the sons did not follow their father's request and sold the land shortly after he died. Not only didn't they follow their father's last wish, but they also disrespected him and his efforts to keep the land all these years. The sons were …

…to keep the land in its best condition. As a result, the land has become very fertile and was the most successful economical enterprise in the city. Meanwhile, Wung Lung sons financial condition worsened, the money they got from selling the land ran out, and they left with no money at all. The only thing they had was a deep remorse about their decision to sell the land, but unfortunately there was no way back.