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When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 2

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…
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When the Rapeseed Flowers Bloom chapter 1

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…
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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!
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When the palm chapter 3

by Cynthia Shaw — ### 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…
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When the palm chapter 2

by Cynthia Shaw — ### 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…
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by Cynthia Shaw — 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…
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by Cynthia Shaw — 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!
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Urgent Summons chapter 2

by Lawrence Costa — Jack held the IV bottle high with one hand and shouted, "Mayor Johnson, I... I'm here!" Mayor Johnson said, "Why did you come so late? Well, you're late. It's too late for you!" "Mayor Johnson, what on earth... " Before he could finish his sentence, he saw through Mayor Johnson what was going on inside the office: Commissioner Brown and his driver were sitting at a small table. On the other seat was Mr. Davis, the head of another nearby village. There was a spread - out deck of playing cards on the…
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by Lawrence Costa — These days, continuous heavy rain has kept Jack, the village head of Smithville, extremely busy. It was already afternoon when he rushed to the village office. Just as he was about to call the town to report the dangerous situation, the phone rang. It was Mayor Johnson on the line. "Jack, come to the town right away. County Commissioner Brown is here. Hurry up!" Jack had just started to say that he was busy when Mayor Johnson interrupted him. "I don't care. I'm giving you an hour. You must get to the…
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by Lawrence Costa — In Smithville, relentless heavy rain has thrown the village into chaos, leaving village head Jack swamped with urgent matters. One fateful afternoon, just as he’s about to report the dire situation to the town, Mayor Johnson calls, ordering him to rush to the town immediately as County Commissioner Brown is there. Jack’s mind races with possibilities – could it be condolences for the flood or the long – awaited poverty – alleviation funds? Little does he know that the perilous journey he’s about to embark on, braving flooded rivers and washed – out roads, will lead to a shocking and utterly unexpected revelation.
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