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  • Love Lies chapter 1 Cover
    by Matthew Smith The door of a hospital ward in the Fifth City Hospital was gently pushed open, and an old man carrying a blue cloth bag walked in. His hair was snow - white, and his thin face wore a smile. He walked up to an old woman lying semi - reclined in the bed. The old woman had a sallow complexion and looked extremely tired. When she saw the old man, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes. The old man sat down on the square stool beside the bed and softly asked, "How are you feeling this morning?" The old woman…
  • Love Lies Cover
    by Matthew Smith In the bustling city, behind the closed doors of hospitals, a heart – wrenching story unfolds. An old man with snow – white hair and a gentle smile carries a blue cloth bag into a hospital ward. Inside, an ailing old woman’s eyes light up at his arrival. As he tenderly cares for her, their daughter’s letter brings both joy and sadness. But this is just the beginning. Little does the old woman know that her daughter is also seriously ill in another hospital, and the old man, while comforting them both, is secretly fighting his own battle. What will happen next in this web of love and sacrifice? Read on to find out.
  • It was me who hit you. chapter 3 Cover
    by Jack Moran The people around couldn't stand it anymore and started to blame Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson felt a bit embarrassed and mumbled, "It cost more than eight thousand dollars. I wonder if you can afford it. Well, if it's really a dead person, I'm just unlucky." As he said, he reached out and forcefully pulled the bundle from the old lady's hand. With a loud noise, the bundle fell to the ground, and an urn wrapped in a bright red military flag appeared in front of everyone. Mr. Johnson was stunned and said, "What…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • It was me who hit you. chapter 2 Cover
    by Jack Moran While they were ordering, I noticed that the old lady took off the bundle on her back. Instead of putting it on the chair beside her, she just glanced at the chair and then placed the bundle on her lap, holding it tightly with both hands. The middle - aged woman immediately noticed this. She scanned the lobby and then stood up and walked straight towards a row of high - stools by the wall, which were specially prepared for children. I was very puzzled: it was just a bundle, why did she need a special…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • It was me who hit you. chapter 1 Cover
    by Jack Moran I work as a waiter at the most upscale luxury hotel in the city. There's one incident that happened on this day that I'll never forget. It was noon. A middle - aged woman accompanied an old lady in her sixties into our restaurant. The middle - aged woman was well - dressed and had an air of elegance. The old lady, on the other hand, clearly looked like she was from the countryside. She carried a small bundle on her back, looking just like the grandmas in my hometown. I couldn't figure out their…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • It was me who hit you. Cover
    by Jack Moran In the heart of the city’s most upscale luxury hotel, a seemingly ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn. A well – dressed middle – aged woman brings an old, rustic – looking lady into the restaurant. The old lady holds a bundle tightly, and when a special stool is provided for it, things seem a bit odd. Then, enter Mr. Johnson, a wealthy and arrogant boss. His collision with the stool leads to a shocking chain of events. What’s in the bundle? Why does the old lady protect it so fiercely? And how will the conflict between Mr. Johnson and the others unfold? Dive in to uncover this captivating tale.
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • It smells good chapter 2 Cover
    by Carol Gibbs The little boy wriggled his body and just wouldn't take it. Jack said, "Uncle likes you, so this is specially for you. If you eat it, Uncle will be happy!" When the little boy heard what Jack said, his little face blossomed like a flower. He took the duck leg and gobbled it up. After eating, the little boy smacked his lips. Jack asked him, "Do you still want to eat?" The little boy shook his head and suddenly said something completely unexpected to Jack, "Uncle, the duck doesn't taste as good as it…
    Humor • Literary
  • It smells good chapter 1 Cover
    by Carol Gibbs Getting a sluggish business back on track is no easy feat. The magical tool that the protagonist of this story stumbled upon by chance is sure to offer some inspiration for how we conduct ourselves and handle our affairs in the future. Three months after being laid off, Jack didn't have a single idle day. He and his wife raised funds and dealt with the business registration, and finally opened a roast duck shop. At the beginning, the business in the shop was really good. Every night, the couple couldn't…
    Humor • Literary
  • It smells good Cover
    by Carol Gibbs Have you ever wondered how a struggling business can make a remarkable turnaround? Picture this: Jack, a newly unemployed man, and his wife pour their heart and soul into opening a roast duck shop. At first, success seems within reach as the cash rolls in. But then, in a cruel twist, business takes a nosedive. Jack tries every trick in the book to bring customers back, all to no avail. Just when things seem hopeless, a chance encounter with a little boy sets off a chain of events that could change everything. What did this innocent child say that sparked a transformation? Dive in to find out!
    Humor • Literary
  • It has nothing to do with money. chapter 2 Cover
    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…
    Humor • Literary
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