WOW! Great story! I've listened to most of the PC stories, and this is my favorite so far. I missed it the first time, went back to listen, and I'm glad I did.
The "storytelling" feel was great, perfect for the content. The tale itself is excellent and highly creative (was the part about the rice, etc. completely made up or based on some myth?).
I sighed when the story ended.
P.S. And I loved the reading as well, great choice.