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After hearing what Lily said, David quickly checked the doors and windows. As a result, he found that everything was normal. The doors and windows were locked, and there were no signs of the anti - theft net being pulled open or pried. This was strange. Did the money fly away by itself? David thought about it all day but couldn't figure out how the money was lost. When he mentioned it again before going to bed at night, Lily suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "I don't think the money was stolen by a…- 1.6 K • Completed
- {{David had just moved into his new house for a few days when his cousin from his hometown came to him. The cousin said that he had just found a job in a company near David's house and had no place to stay temporarily, so he wanted to stay at David's house for a while. The new house had three bedrooms and two living - rooms, and they didn't have children. David couldn't find a reason to refuse, so he agreed. In the first few days, David and his wife got along well with the cousin. But just after a week,…
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Unauthorized Entry
Imagine an ordinary night, with nothing out of the ordinary on the horizon. A boxing fan has his dinner early, brews a pot of tea, and settles on the sofa, eagerly awaiting the highly – anticipated battle of the century between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on TV. But just as the excitement is about to reach its peak, a knock on the door shatters the calm. A stranger barges in, claiming to be a fugitive murderer. What will happen next? Will the fan miss the fight to deal with this unexpected guest? Or will he find a way to balance the thrilling boxing match and the dangerous situation at hand? Dive into this story to find out!- 135 • 2025/04/18
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The Family Heirloom
In the quaint world of antiques, there’s a shop named “Elegant Scholar’s Studio” run by the retired teacher Mr. John. One fateful morning, a young man on a bicycle arrives, presenting a dirty, rust – covered object that looks like a common pickaxe. Why would he bring such a thing to an antique shop for rust removal? And when Mr. John tries to dissuade him, the young man offers a large sum of money. What secrets does this seemingly ordinary pickaxe hold? As the story unfolds, a web of mystery and emotion awaits.- 143 • 2025/04/18
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The Family Heirloom chapter 3
Just as the young man was about to leave, Mr. John still couldn't help being curious and asked, "Your family heirloom has been around for some years, right?" The young man nodded and said, "About sixty - odd years." Mr. John was shocked when he heard this. So he knew the age of this pickaxe. Then why did he spend so much money to renovate it? The young man noticed Mr. John's doubt and then said, "Actually, this pickaxe is very ordinary and not worth much. But its status in my family is really special. My…- 1.2 K • Completed
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The Family Heirloom chapter 2
Afraid that he might be wrong, Mr. John tentatively asked, "What is this thing?" The young man answered quite simply, "A pickaxe!" Mr. John was a bit amused and annoyed. Was he here to cause trouble or really didn't know anything? So he said euphemistically, "To process your pickaxe, at least three procedures are required: first, soak and wash it in water; second, use some chemical agents to remove the rust; third, coat it with a special anti - corrosion material. I think your pickaxe isn't worth much. How…- 1.2 K • Completed
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The Family Heirloom chapter 1
There is an antique shop called "Elegant Scholar's Studio". It not only buys and sells antique calligraphy and paintings but also frames and restores various collections for people. The shop owner, Mr. John, is a retired teacher. He likes this business and has some insights. One morning, Mr. John had just opened the shop when a young man in a jacket riding a bicycle came into the store. He took out a dirty and black - looking thing from his bag and put it on the counter, saying, "Sir, can you remove the…- 1.2 K • Completed
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Unauthorized Entry chapter 4
The TV signal came back, and the fight continued. In this round, Tyson was hit by a combination of punches and staggered. Fortunately, the ropes saved him from falling. Just then, the round ended. The stranger stood up, looked at the clock on the wall again, and said, "Now you can call the police. But it's 9:20 now, which means I've been here for an hour and ten minutes. If you call the police now, aren't you suspected of harboring a murderer? Think about it. A murderer has been in your house for so long,…- 2.3 K • Completed
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Unauthorized Entry chapter 3
My attention was fully focused on the TV. Seeing that I didn't say a word, the stranger spoke again, "Don't ignore me. Maybe I can make you rich. I've changed my mind. I don't want to run anymore. I'm fed up with this terrifying life on the run. The police in our city have offered a $10,000 reward for my capture. After you've fed me, you can call the police and get that $10,000. You must have a phone here. Just press a few numbers and you're done." I gradually remembered. This man in front of me was the…- 2.3 K • Completed
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Unauthorized Entry chapter 2
I had my dinner early, boiled some water, brewed a pot of tea, and comfortably settled on the sofa, waiting for the start of this battle of the century. Just then, someone knocked on the door. This made me frustrated. I didn't welcome anyone at this time. But the knocking continued, so I reluctantly went to open the door. It was a stranger. Without my permission, he walked in like an old friend. I asked, "Who are you looking for? You've got the wrong door. I don't know you. Please leave." The man didn't…- 2.3 K • Completed
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