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by Ronald Dominguez — The others quickly smiled apologetically and dragged Tom out to prevent him from saying more offensive things. The group was still not willing to accept this result, so they went to several other gold shops for appraisals. Finally, they were sure that the gold bar was indeed fake. On the way home, Tom and his friends were dejected and walked with heavy steps. Just as they were about to reach home, Tom, the only one with a mobile phone, received a call from his wife. His wife quietly told them not to go…
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by Ronald Dominguez — Facing this unexpected fortune, everyone's faces turned red with excitement, and the atmosphere in the kitchen became even more lively. Tom distributed the gold bars to the other six people, three for each, and kept four for himself. Everyone agreed with this distribution. After dividing the gold bars, they began to look forward to a better future. According to the market price, one gram of gold was one hundred and fifty dollars. Each person had one thousand five hundred grams, which was equivalent to…
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by Ronald Dominguez — This is not a dream. It's more real than the "Dream of Nanke." It really happened and then really shattered. When it shatters, you have to watch carefully... A man named Tom, who lived in a rural area outside of Chicago, took advantage of the slack farming season and invited six other men from the village to go to the city to find work. The seven of them rode their bicycles in a grand procession into Chicago. Each of them had a small wooden sign hanging on the front of their bikes, which read…
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by Ronald Dominguez — Have you ever had a dream of sudden wealth that turned into a nightmare? In a small rural area outside Chicago, a man named Tom and six other villagers set off on a seemingly ordinary job – hunting trip to the city. Little did they know that this journey would lead them on a wild roller – coaster ride of fortune and despair. While demolishing an old house, they stumble upon what appears to be a fortune of twenty – two gold bars. Their hearts race with excitement as they imagine a life of luxury. But when they try to cash in on their newfound wealth, a shocking revelation awaits. What could possibly go wrong? And how will this turn of events shatter their dreams? Read on to uncover this thrilling tale of greed, luck, and disappointment.
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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 5

by Christopher Harris — The Thank - You Letter Has Arrived Jack had once been in prison for theft. After he was released, he worked in another place. The summer before last year, his father, who he lived with, suddenly suffered from a severe high - blood - pressure attack and was in critical condition. Jack rushed home but unexpectedly encountered a car accident on the way. Then the story of his rescue happened. When Jack returned to the village, the villagers saw his injured leg and asked what had happened. Jack told them…
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by Christopher Harris — I Don't Want Your Money The next morning, the reporter came to Jack with the morning newspaper that carried the report of his deeds. But Jack still refused to come downstairs and insisted on waiting for the witnesses to appear. At noon, an old lady really came to testify. As soon as the old lady saw Jack, who looked haggard, she said tearfully, "Yes, it's this young man! It was him who saved the whole bus of people!" As she spoke, she took out a handkerchief from her inner pocket, unfolded it, and…
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by Christopher Harris — Waiting for Evidence on the Roof Mr. Smith understood. So Jack wanted to extort some money to go back and treat his father! He walked over and saw that Jack's eyes were fixed on a striking news headline: A migrant worker threatened to jump off a building to get his unpaid wages, and the wages were finally settled. After a while, Jack's eyes lit up. He stood up suddenly and shouted excitedly, "I've got it! I have a way!" Then he left in a hurry. Mr. Smith shook his head. "Crazy!" It was getting a bit…
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by Christopher Harris — Give Me an Explanation Mr. Smith quickly came up with a plan after assessing the situation. He exaggeratedly slapped his head. "Oh, I remember! There was indeed an accident, and I rushed to the scene immediately after it happened. But... young man, I have no impression at all of you saving people while injured!" "How could this be!" Jack said unwillingly, trying to remind him. "Please recall. When I was saving people, my right leg was cut by a big piece of glass. The blood soaked my trouser leg. You…
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by Christopher Harris — Do You Still Recognize Me? One evening in the depth of winter, an old man named Mr. Smith, the manager of a long - distance passenger transport company in New York, was about to leave the office. Suddenly, there came several heavy knocks on the door. Then a young man limped in, bringing in a gust of cold wind. He looked furious and headed straight for Mr. Smith's desk. Mr. Smith was secretly startled. Judging from the young man's manner, he probably came to pick a fight. Strangely enough, when the…
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by Christopher Harris — In the frigid winter evening, as Mr. Smith, a long – distance passenger transport company manager in New York, is about to leave the office, a limping young man bursts in, his face full of fury. “Do you still recognize me?” the young man asks, his voice trembling with a mix of anger and expectation. Mr. Smith is puzzled. Who is this young man? Why does he seem so familiar? As the truth unfolds, a web of forgotten promises, misunderstandings, and desperate pleas for justice emerges. What will happen next? Will the young man get the explanation he so desperately seeks? Dive into this heart – wrenching tale to find out.
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