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Have you ever heard the strange saying that dogs go crazy when rapeseed flowers bloom? Well, Tommy’s beloved dog Blackie seems to be living up to this old – wives’ tale. This once – adorable pup, nurtured with so much love by Tommy, has suddenly caused a huge ruckus. First, it bites Grandma Lucy, then Grandpa Jack. Tommy’s dad is furious and almost takes drastic action. But the mystery deepens when Tommy is also bitten at the Jacks’ place. What on earth is going on? And what shocking truth lies behind all these dog – biting incidents? Dive in to uncover the secrets!- 1.3 K • 2025/04/16
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The Misunderstanding Caused by the Cat's Meow Although I already knew what the dog was worth, I still didn't want to take advantage of his situation. I said, "Sell me this dog for two hundred and fifty dollars. Look, it's so late and there won't be any more customers." "No," he answered simply. "Hey, you're such a strange - tempered kid. You won't sell it to me for two hundred and fifty dollars, but you're willing to sell it to others for one hundred and fifty dollars. Do we have a grudge?" "I…- 1.5 K • Completed
- The Boy Who Asked for an Exorbitant Price After I started working, I rented a room by myself. There was often a stray cat visiting the area near my house. It was a neutered male cat with a sharp and shrill meow. It was all dirty, definitely abandoned by some heartless owner. I really felt sorry for this poor fellow and took it in. After a thorough bath, the little guy revealed its true appearance. Unexpectedly, it was quite a good - looking one with a coat of long white fur. I named it Snowy and we were…
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- Imagine coming across a boy in a pet market asking an exorbitant price for an ordinary dog. That’s exactly what happened to the narrator. After adopting a stray cat named Snowy, they decided to find a companion for it. At the market, Snowy took a fancy to a little spotted dog, but the boy selling it, Tom, demanded five hundred dollars! Even when the narrator tried to bargain, Tom remained stubborn. And then, to make matters more confusing, he offered the dog to someone else for just one hundred and fifty dollars. What on earth is going on? Read on to uncover the mystery behind this strange pricing.
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A Chess Master chapter 2
The two of them placed their pieces again while everyone held their breath. Only Dad's breathing was a bit heavy. Tom knew he was extremely nervous. Dad had brought his son here hoping to win some money, but it seemed that things were not going well tonight. How could he not be nervous? Tom began to regret boasting to his dad about his excellent chess skills! Fortunately for Tom, he won the eighth game. That meant they were tied after the first eight games, with neither side winning nor losing. At this…- 1.8 K • Completed
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A Chess Master chapter 1
After graduating from college, Tom returned to his hometown, a small county, in order to take better care of his frail and sick parents. Recently, he had just finished taking the civil service recruitment exam for the county tax bureau and was waiting for the results to be announced. Seeing Tom so confident, his dad was both happy and worried. One day after dinner, Dad said to Tom, "Tom, how's your chess skills these days?" Dad asked this question for a reason. Tom's hometown has been known as a chess -…- 1.8 K • Completed
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A Chess Master
After college, Tom returned to his small – town hometown to care for his ailing parents and just took the county tax – bureau civil service exam. One day after dinner, his dad, an excellent chess player, suddenly asked about his chess skills and then dragged him out. They ended up at a mysterious place. When the door opened, Tom was shocked to find it was an underground chess – gambling den with high – stakes games. His dad pushed him to play. With a stack of money in front of him, Tom was hesitant. What on earth was his dad up to? And how would this unexpected chess – gambling encounter unfold? Read on to find out!- 889 • 2025/04/16
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It smells good chapter 2
The little boy wriggled his body and just wouldn't take it. Jack said, "Uncle likes you, so this is specially for you. If you eat it, Uncle will be happy!" When the little boy heard what Jack said, his little face blossomed like a flower. He took the duck leg and gobbled it up. After eating, the little boy smacked his lips. Jack asked him, "Do you still want to eat?" The little boy shook his head and suddenly said something completely unexpected to Jack, "Uncle, the duck doesn't taste as good as it…- 1.6 K • Completed
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It smells good chapter 1
Getting a sluggish business back on track is no easy feat. The magical tool that the protagonist of this story stumbled upon by chance is sure to offer some inspiration for how we conduct ourselves and handle our affairs in the future. Three months after being laid off, Jack didn't have a single idle day. He and his wife raised funds and dealt with the business registration, and finally opened a roast duck shop. At the beginning, the business in the shop was really good. Every night, the couple couldn't…- 1.6 K • Completed
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It smells good
Have you ever wondered how a struggling business can make a remarkable turnaround? Picture this: Jack, a newly unemployed man, and his wife pour their heart and soul into opening a roast duck shop. At first, success seems within reach as the cash rolls in. But then, in a cruel twist, business takes a nosedive. Jack tries every trick in the book to bring customers back, all to no avail. Just when things seem hopeless, a chance encounter with a little boy sets off a chain of events that could change everything. What did this innocent child say that sparked a transformation? Dive in to find out!- 847 • 2025/04/16
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