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  • The Case of the Matching Outfits Cover
    by Joshua Mora Life can take unexpected turns in the blink of an eye. Imagine being a hard – working secretary, well – liked in the company, when the boss’s wife returns from abroad and the office atmosphere turns tense. Then, during the Mid – Autumn Festival, a simple act of the boss offering a ride with cantaloupes leads to a misunderstanding that reaches the boss’s wife’s ears. And just when you think things can’t get more awkward, at a crucial company celebration dinner, a fashion faux – pas occurs. What could possibly happen when you “dress the same” as the boss’s wife? Read on to discover how this secretary turns a potentially disastrous situation into a new friendship.
    Humor • Literary
  • When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 2 Cover
    by Yvonne Castillo Tommy's dad saw Tommy sitting in the yard and asked curiously, "Why are you sitting here? Aren't Grandpa Jack and Grandma Lucy at home?" As he was speaking, he noticed that his son's expression was wrong. Then he saw, "What? You were bitten by a dog?" He squatted down anxiously. At this time, a conversation came from outside. The voices got closer and clearer: "Old man, I think we should buy some rat poison to poison Rover. It's scary to keep it chained like this. If it bites us again, we can't always rely…
  • When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 1 Cover
    by Yvonne Castillo It is said that dogs tend to go crazy when the rapeseed flowers are in bloom. No one knows whether this saying is true or false. Anyway, "Blackie", the dog of Tommy's family, has caused a big problem this time. Blackie is the precious dog of Tommy's family. When it was born, its small bamboo - tube - like head looked like a rat's head. The villagers all said it wouldn't grow up, but Tommy couldn't bear to abandon it. He took care of it every day as if it were a precious treasure and even saved the…
  • When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom Cover
    by Yvonne Castillo Have you ever heard the strange saying that dogs go crazy when rapeseed flowers bloom? Well, Tommy’s beloved dog Blackie seems to be living up to this old – wives’ tale. This once – adorable pup, nurtured with so much love by Tommy, has suddenly caused a huge ruckus. First, it bites Grandma Lucy, then Grandpa Jack. Tommy’s dad is furious and almost takes drastic action. But the mystery deepens when Tommy is also bitten at the Jacks’ place. What on earth is going on? And what shocking truth lies behind all these dog – biting incidents? Dive in to uncover the secrets!
  • I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 2 Cover
    by Natalie Carter The Misunderstanding Caused by the Cat's Meow Although I already knew what the dog was worth, I still didn't want to take advantage of his situation. I said, "Sell me this dog for two hundred and fifty dollars. Look, it's so late and there won't be any more customers." "No," he answered simply. "Hey, you're such a strange - tempered kid. You won't sell it to me for two hundred and fifty dollars, but you're willing to sell it to others for one hundred and fifty dollars. Do we have a grudge?" "I…
    Children • Humor • Literary
  • I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 1 Cover
    by Natalie Carter The Boy Who Asked for an Exorbitant Price After I started working, I rented a room by myself. There was often a stray cat visiting the area near my house. It was a neutered male cat with a sharp and shrill meow. It was all dirty, definitely abandoned by some heartless owner. I really felt sorry for this poor fellow and took it in. After a thorough bath, the little guy revealed its true appearance. Unexpectedly, it was quite a good - looking one with a coat of long white fur. I named it Snowy and we were…
    Children • Humor • Literary
  • I simply won’t sell it to you. Cover
    by Natalie Carter Imagine coming across a boy in a pet market asking an exorbitant price for an ordinary dog. That’s exactly what happened to the narrator. After adopting a stray cat named Snowy, they decided to find a companion for it. At the market, Snowy took a fancy to a little spotted dog, but the boy selling it, Tom, demanded five hundred dollars! Even when the narrator tried to bargain, Tom remained stubborn. And then, to make matters more confusing, he offered the dog to someone else for just one hundred and fifty dollars. What on earth is going on? Read on to uncover the mystery behind this strange pricing.
    Children • Humor • Literary
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