1.The villagers turned to Saffron, the wise snake, for help when the crops began to wither.

2.This year was different from previous New Year celebrations because the village's good fortune suddenly vanished, and the crops began to wither.

3.Ruby suggested asking Oliver the Ox for help because he is strong, hardworking, and might know what's wrong with the crops.

4.Oliver the Ox was hard at work ploughing the fields when Saffron and Ruby found him.

5.The friends restored the village's good fortune by combining their unique talents: Ruby used her quick thinking to design new paths for the water, Oliver used his strength to plough the land, and Saffron guided them with his wisdom.

6.Saffron realized that the village's fortune wasn't lost—it was within them. By working together and using their unique talents, they could bring back good fortune.

7.Each character contributed to solving the problem in the village by using their unique skills: Ruby designed the water paths, Oliver ploughed the land, and Saffron provided guidance and wisdom.

8.The most important lesson from this story is that true fortune comes from teamwork and utilizing everyone's unique talents. By working together and combining their strengths, the characters were able to overcome the problem and restore the village's good fortune. This teaches us the value of collaboration and the importance of recognizing and appreciating each individual's contributions.