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Into the Lion’s Den chapter 1
This is a story that sounds a bit absurd. Harmonyville is a small town in the United States with beautiful scenery, like a paradise on earth. Since it was developed into a tourist area, many nearby villagers have come to the town to open restaurants and shops. However, not long after, the business couldn't be sustained. There was a hooligan in the town named Tom. Tom's brother was the deputy mayor. Relying on his brother's influence, Tom led a group of hooligans to pubs and shops every day, eating and…- 1.7 K • Completed
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Into the Lion’s Den
Have you ever wondered how a small – town bully can be brought to justice in a most unexpected way? In the idyllic yet troubled Harmonyville, a once – thriving tourist town has been reduced to a ghost town by a hooligan named Tom, who, with his brother as the deputy mayor, runs amok, forcing shop owners out of business. But then, enter Jack, a local villager back from the south with a bold plan. When Jack opens a grand hotel, little does Tom know that his free – loading days are numbered. A simple act of sending a drunk Tom to the hospital sets off a chain of events that will change the town forever. How does Jack turn the tables on Tom? And what kind of chaos will unfold in the town hospital? Read on to find out this thrilling and comical tale of revenge and justice.- 227 • 2025/06/22
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Lily said confidently, "You go to other houses right away and do the same thing. Remember, don't tell them that someone has already agreed to vote for you. Just say you have no votes at all and see if they pity you." David didn't understand, "You mean..." Lily smiled and said, "This is called taking advantage of the chaos. Make them think that you'll only get their vote and it won't affect the overall situation. Think about it. If everyone thinks like this..." David slapped his forehead and…- 2.0 K • Completed
- Who wouldn't want to have such a capable relative? Smoking the cigarettes, the villagers thought that compared with David, Jack had money and power. So, when Tom later mentioned the village - wide election to choose a son - in - law, everyone said that such a capable son - in - law was hard to find. They all said they would choose Jack, thinking that they could also benefit from this relationship. The news that Tom was leading Jack to canvass votes soon reached Lily's ears. Lily never expected this and…
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- That evening, the whole family was sitting together. Tom happily told them the good news, saying, "Our Lily is so lucky. Mayor Johnson's son, Jack, has taken a fancy to her." Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Lily suddenly stood up and said, "I don't agree! That Jack was writing love letters to female classmates when he was in the first grade of junior high. I'd rather die than marry him. Either I don't marry at all, or I'll marry David!" David is the son of the Johnson family, the outsider family in the…
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- Springfield is a small village at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. There are about thirty households in total. Except for the Johnson family, an outsider family, everyone else has the surname Smith. They are all related to each other, and the whole village is like a big family. Tom Smith is not only the village head but also the eldest in terms of seniority. He has absolute authority in the village. A few days ago, Tom went to the town for a meeting. During the break, Mayor Johnson pulled him aside and…
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- In the idyllic village of Springfield at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, a whirlwind of drama is about to unfold. Village head Tom Smith, enticed by the prospect of an advantageous alliance, decides his daughter Lily should marry Mayor Johnson’s son, Jack. But Lily has her heart set on David, the son of an outsider family. When a family vote goes against her, she boldly proposes a village – wide election. As Jack arrives with gifts to canvass votes, it seems victory is his. Can David, with no money or influence, possibly turn the tables? And what unexpected twists await in this high – stakes battle for love and democracy?
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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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