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Into the Lion’s Den chapter 2
"Jack's Hotel" opened with great fanfare. Just as the firecrackers (replaced with something like confetti or a big opening ceremony noise - makers in the US context) were set off, Tom led two hooligans into the door and said, "I heard you made a fortune outside and came back to show off?" Jack said, "Thanks to your good luck, I've been doing okay outside these years! Brother, you're the kingpin in Harmonyville. This time I'm back to open a shop, and I'll rely on you to take care of me!" Then he filled a…- 1.7 K • Completed
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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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Flying as a Butterfly chapter 4
### The Falling Butterflies Tom flew carefully around the candle, trying to let the string on his body touch the flame. Sure enough, with a whoosh, the string was burned off. Finally free, Tom was overjoyed and immediately flew to pull Lily over. However, he pulled too hard. When Lily flew over, she passed right over the flame, and her wings touched the fire. A burning smell filled the air, and Lily's body fell and knocked over the candle, which rolled off the table. Tom was extremely shocked. Just as…- 2.1 K • Completed
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Flying as a Butterfly chapter 3
As soon as they stepped into the house, the old woman suddenly slammed the door shut. There was no electric light in the house, only a candle on the table was flickering. By the dim candlelight, they found that there were many butterflies in the house, flying in groups and pairs. They couldn't tell which pair was the one that flew in. When the old woman saw them staring at the butterflies, she said, "You're not here to buy more, are you? I only sell one pair to each couple." Tom didn't answer as he was…- 2.1 K • Completed
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