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- Nina stood there like a statue, with her mouth half-open. It was only then that she noticed the dagger in the man's hand. Suddenly, she had a thought and asked in shock, "Just now, did you shout 'Robbery', not 'Ma'am'?" When the man saw that she finally calmed down, he was relieved and became more assertive. "Of course! When I'm robbing, why would I be polite?" Right then, the neighbors were about to take the man to the police station and invited Nina to go with them. They all gave her a thumbs up…
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- Thirty-five-year-old Nina's favorite place to go is the beauty salon. But one afternoon when she went there for a beauty treatment, she got really annoyed. A new young girl had started working at the beauty salon the day before. She didn't recognize Nina. When Nina pushed the door open and came in, the girl said, "Welcome!" That was okay, but then she added, "Come in, ma'am." Nina's face flushed as if she'd been punched. She glared at the girl angrily and asked, "What did you call me?" The girl was…
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- Thirty – five – year – old Nina adores the beauty salon, but one fateful afternoon, her visit turns into a nightmare of irritation. A young newbie at the salon calls her “ma’am,” setting off a storm of anger. After the treatment, a construction worker’s misstep with the title further fuels her rage. On her way home, a bearded man’s repeated “ma’am” sends her over the edge, leading to a wild confrontation. But what unfolds next is a jaw – dropping twist that will leave you eager to find out how this roller – coaster of a story ends.
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{{Pet Therapy}} chapter 1
After graduating from college, Tom headed south to California in search of fortune. After months of struggling, he hit a dead end and was on the verge of not being able to afford meals. One day, as he was walking glumly on his way to the job fair, suddenly there was a "splat" sound from above, and something rolled down and stopped right in front of him. Tom took a closer look and found it was a little turtle curled up. For some unknown reason, it had been thrown down from an upper - floor window. There was…- 1.3 K • Completed
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{{Pet Therapy}}
Ever wondered how a down – on – his – luck college graduate turned his fortune around? Tom, after months of fruitless job – hunting in California and on the verge of hunger, stumbles upon a little turtle that falls from above. This seemingly ordinary turtle leads to a chain of extraordinary events. First, it catches the attention of an old man, and Tom makes a quick buck. Then, it sparks an idea for an alternative pet store. But the real drama unfolds when a desperate boss asks for pet therapy for his mentally – ill wife. What kind of pet could possibly cure her? And what unexpected twists await? Dive in to find out!- 1.1 K • 2025/07/03
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 5
The owner of this house has no hands or feet but has a conscience and a sense of caution. If any burglars break in, please bring an urn with you, or have someone fix the natural gas pipeline before you enter. May God be witness. Amen! Pocket Cleaner:浪子回头 (Here we keep the Chinese name "浪子回头" as it's a proper name in the context, and can be understood as "The Returning Prodigal" in English…- 1.3 K • Completed
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 4
A person who makes a living on the radio with his mouth The thief was shocked for a moment. He sniffed and really smelled a strong strange odor. He got scared and tried to open the doors and windows, but it was all in vain. Then, his body suddenly went limp. The room was dark. While regretting, he felt as if there was a bright light flickering in his heart. He gritted his teeth and asked himself, "Why can't a person with a healthy body choose another path?" The strong desire to survive made the thief…- 1.3 K • Completed
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 3
Mr. Thief, there's a secret in this letter. Please make sure to read it through. You might be the first or the last person to enter this house. My natural gas pipeline is old and leaking. You can just lie on the sofa and it'll all be over. Let me tell you, I've set up a secret mechanism. Don't think that I can't do this just because I've lost my hands. My mouth and feet are as dexterous as machines. Let me tell you, you won't be able to open any of the doors or windows! If you're just a thief out of…- 1.3 K • Completed
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 2
This is a pair of leather shoes I bought with the money I saved from guarding the door for others. If you have a disabled foot and no job, you can wear these shoes and try your luck on the street. If you just don't have a job, you can also take them and continue your thieving, but your path will get narrower and narrower. A person with a prosthetic left foot After reading the note, the thief immediately withdrew his hand as if he had been burned. "Damn it, this guy is so vicious! Are you cursing me…- 1.3 K • Completed
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 1
A thief boldly pried open the rusty door, entered the house, closed the door tightly, and pried open the drawer. He found two fifty - dollar bills. He picked up the money, and there was a note underneath, which read: If you're in the same situation as me, you can take these $100. If you still have one hand, please leave $50 for me so that I can use it to register at an employment agency when I'm unemployed. If you're a thief with all your limbs intact, please use your "third hand" to take out your…- 1.3 K • Completed
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