In the lush green stretches of an Indonesian banana plantation, chaos broke out once more as the infamous Monkey King returned to cause his usual mischief. Known across the region for his cleverness and fearlessness, Monkey King had long been a troublesome figure for local farmers. His actions weren’t just a few missing fruits—he would lead entire groups of monkeys into the fields, leaving trails of destroyed crops and empty banana stalks.
On this particular morning, the plantation workers arrived early, only to discover that a large part of the ripe banana patch had already been raided. Broken branches, scattered banana peels, and monkey footprints told the story. Once again, the Monkey King had struck. Farmers shook their heads in frustration—they knew only one man could deal with this repeat offender: Indonesian wildlife officer Lao Liu.
Lao Liu, an experienced and calm man, had dealt with wild animal incidents for years. He was especially familiar with Monkey King’s tactics. “He’s smart,” Liu said. “He doesn’t just steal. He plans.” The Monkey King often created diversions using other monkeys while he slipped in to take the ripest bananas. He had even managed to escape traps in the past, becoming something of a legend in the village.
But this time, Lao Liu came prepared. Using a combination of food bait, camera monitoring, and a silent capture net, he set up a clever trap around the area where Monkey King had last been seen. For hours, they waited quietly, hoping their patience would pay off.
Just after midday, the plan worked. Monkey King returned, confident and careless. He didn’t notice the subtle changes around the area. As he made his way to the bait, the silent trap was triggered. With lightning speed, the net came down and caught him safely. The plantation workers cheered—they had finally captured their most elusive intruder.
Lao Liu handled Monkey King gently. “He’s not evil,” Liu explained. “He’s just doing what wild animals do to survive.” Monkey King was taken to a safer forested area, far from human crops, where he could live freely without conflict.
Though the plantation workers were relieved, they knew the jungle had many more clever creatures. Still, for now, peace had returned, thanks to the patience and skill of Lao Liu—and the end of another wild chapter in the story of the Monkey King.
