167 Results with the "Literary" genre
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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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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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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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