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It has nothing to do with money. chapter 2

by Johnny David — "Do you have anything else?" Sarah asked half - angrily and half - mockingly. Who would have thought that the old man mumbled, "Yes, yes..." He felt around in his arms and really took out another certificate of deposit, also asking to change it to a three - month fixed - term deposit. Sarah took the certificate of deposit and glanced at it. Wow! This one was even more exaggerated. There was only $300 on it. She couldn't help but mutter, "Really, with only a few hundred dollars in total, why make such a…
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It has nothing to do with money. chapter 1

by Johnny David — Sarah is a junior clerk at a local savings bank in New York. A few days ago, the bank raised the deposit interest rate by 0.27 percentage points. Those retired old folks all came out. Some transferred their previous certificates of deposit, and some brought the little spare money at home to open new accounts. One day, Sarah had been busy for a whole morning. She looked at her watch: it was 12:40. It was time to have lunch. Just as she was about to stand up, unfortunately, an old man in a plain - cloth…
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It has nothing to do with money.

by Johnny David — 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!
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The Magical Wedge chapter 4

by Rebecca Fuller — 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…
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by Rebecca Fuller — 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…
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The Magical Wedge chapter 2

by Rebecca Fuller — 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.…
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by Rebecca Fuller — 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.…
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by Rebecca Fuller — 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.
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I’m determined to marry him chapter 4

by Mary Peters — 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…
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I’m determined to marry him chapter 3

by Mary Peters — 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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