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In the bustling city of New York, at a local savings bank, a young junior clerk named Sarah is about to experience a day that will turn her world upside down. With the bank raising the deposit interest rate, a flood of retired folks has descended upon the bank. One fateful lunch – time, an old man in a plain – cloth suit walks in with a small – amount certificate of deposit. Sarah, already hungry and impatient, can’t help but get annoyed as the old man keeps pulling out more and more tiny – amount deposits. But little does she know, this seemingly ordinary old man holds a huge surprise that will make her realize how wrong her initial judgment was. What could that surprise be? Keep reading to find out!- 201 • 2025/06/24
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### Reunion of Brothers One day, an old man who is taking a walk on the street in Denver stands in front of Jack's shop. He stares at the "Reliance Pawnshop" sign for a long time and then walks into the shop. This old man is in his seventies, with a healthy complexion and full of energy. The man following him is nearly sixty, still very strong, and walks with a purpose. The old man looks at Jack in the shop with excitement and shouts, "Jack, it's you, Jack! Don't you recognize me after twenty years…- 2.2 K • Completed
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### Fleeing to Denver After Bucktooth leaves, Jack can't recover for a long time. The group of onlookers, who were like wooden chickens, only come to their senses after Bucktooth is out of sight and start to talk animatedly. A former intellectual named Robert approaches Jack and says, "Mr. Thompson, I'm afraid your bad luck has arrived. Didn't you recognize that man just now?" Jack looks blankly at Robert. Robert pauses for a moment and says, "This Bucktooth is none other than the once - notorious…- 2.2 K • Completed
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The loyalty and friendship in troubled times are truly heart - wrenching... ### A Sudden Storm The story takes place in the early days of a chaotic era in the United States. It's the dog - days of summer again. One noon, the business at the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City is very slow. The owner, Jack Thompson, is wiping the sweat off his forehead. Suddenly, he remembers that his sworn brother, Tom Wilson, has been away from New York for more than three months. He wonders how Tom is doing. Just as…- 2.2 K • Completed
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In the sweltering heat of a chaotic era in the United States, the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City seems quiet. But a sudden storm is about to break. A man with a terrifying appearance walks in and cuts off his own hand to pawn it! The shop – owner, Jack Thompson, is thrown into a world of trouble. As the three – month pawn period nears, Jack flees to Denver with his family, carrying a porcelain jar that might be his doom. Twenty years later, when he finally restarts his pawnshop, a fateful reunion unfolds. What secrets are hidden in that jar? And how will this long – awaited meeting change Jack’s life? Dive in to uncover the astonishing truth!- 645 • 2025/06/24
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After the older woman had the wooden heart installed, her expression immediately became calm. She stopped covering her chest with her hand and suddenly looked much younger. She thanked Mr. Johnson repeatedly. "Thank you, sir." Those words were like a thunderclap in Mr. Johnson's ears. The voice was so familiar! It was very late, and the mother - daughter pair asked to stay the night. Mr. Johnson agreed. That night, Mr. Johnson couldn't sleep, thinking about the strange things that had happened. Just…- 2.4 K • Completed
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A Puppet with a Faint Smile The two of them hugged each other, talking and crying. Before they knew it, dawn was breaking. "I have to go," his wife said, wiping away her tears. She stood up. "Take good care of yourself. If I have a chance in the future, I'll come back to see you." With that, she walked towards the door. Mr. Johnson didn't want her to leave. He shouted, "Don't go!" and reached out to grab her, but he missed. He got up and chased after her, but he tripped over the threshold. When he…- 2.4 K • Completed
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A Woman Holding a Heart Mr. Johnson is now middle - aged. Over the past twenty - odd years, the town has changed dramatically. The farmland has been divided among the villagers, and the young men in the town have gone to big cities like New York or Los Angeles to work. Life has improved, but Mr. Johnson is still alone and has never remarried. One evening, after dinner, Mr. Johnson watched TV for a while and then went to bed. He had just fallen asleep when he was awakened by a loud knock on the door.…- 2.4 K • Completed
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In American folklore, there's a well - known carpenter named Paul. His woodworking skills are legendary, with every piece he creates being a masterpiece. He's built houses, repaired bridges, and crafted boats, but there's no tale of him creating a "human." However, there's a carpenter named Mr. Johnson in a small town in the United States. He can create "humans" out of wood, and what's more astonishing is that the figures he makes seem to come alive. Can you believe it? A "Mermaid - like" Story Mr.…- 2.4 K • Completed
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In the realm of American small – town folklore, a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, there lies a tale that will send shivers down your spine and tug at your heartstrings. Picture a master carpenter, Mr. Johnson, whose skills are so legendary he can fashion “humans” from wood. His life takes a bewildering turn when a puppet he creates seems to come alive and becomes his wife. But their happiness is short – lived as she vanishes. Then, decades later, a midnight knock on the door brings a strange request and a series of events that will leave you breathless. What secrets will be unearthed? Dive in to find out.- 708 • 2025/06/24
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