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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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A Decent Life chapter 1

by Danielle Mcguire — This story is adapted from the novel of the same name by P. E. Nickodette of the United States. One day, Hyman called the head of a company named Strey, hoping to get a job from him. But Strey coldly refused him. Seeing that he was on the verge of destitution, he made up his mind to withdraw all his savings from the bank: $167.30. Holding the thin stack of money, he shook his head helplessly. Walking on a deserted street, Hyman looked dejected. Suddenly, he seemed to be tripped by something. Looking…
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A Decent Life

by Danielle Mcguire — Imagine being on the brink of destitution, jobless and with only a meager $167.30 in savings. That’s the harsh reality Hyman faces as he’s coldly turned down for a job. But then, on a deserted street, fate takes an unexpected turn. He stumbles upon a wallet stuffed with a whopping $10,000! The temptation is overwhelming. What would you do in his shoes? As Hyman grapples with this moral dilemma, his decision sets off a chain of events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Will his choice lead to fortune or disaster? Read on to find out!
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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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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 4

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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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 3

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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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 2

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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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 1

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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