chinese novel
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In the summer at Daci Temple, the ancient trees were lush and the breeze was refreshing. Though it couldn’t compare to the quiet elegance of the Dou family’s backyard, for Dou Pinyi, who rarely left home more than a few times a year, everything here was fascinating and full of wonder. She pulled Wu Ya’s…
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Having a son achieve top honors in the examinations was partly due to his intelligence and hard work, and partly showed that the Dou family hadn’t mistreated him, treating him the same as their own children. This breadth of mind alone, in Wu Songnian’s words, “deserved to forge a close family alliance.” The Dou family…
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At 8:30 PM Beijing time, Lu Jiaheng stood at Chu Zhi’s security door holding an electric blanket, his black hair damp, lips slightly pressed together, like an abandoned puppy. Chu Zhi also stood at the door, hesitantly looking at him. While observing his expression, she carefully said: “Electric blankets work pretty well too?” “…” Lu…
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Sister Xin hadn’t seen it before either, and just stood to the side holding a bottle of mineral water. Mei Yi’s manager shook his head. Seeing Yan Lu and others get out of the car, the middle-aged woman walked forward two steps and shook hands with Yan Lu and Mei Yi. “Miss Yan Lu, Mr.…
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As the chief translator of Jiang Qi Huai’s special expressions, Tao Zhi took two seconds to rapidly interpret the series of meanings in his words. — My head is covered in snow, how long do you think I’ve been waiting? — I saw you hugging another man. You better explain why you’re betraying me within…
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Bie Suxin met Chen Xiaofeng at the gatehouse of Dou family’s outer courtyard. Chen Xiaofeng dejectedly asked Bie Suxin: “Did you really seek refuge with Fourth Miss Dou?” Bie Suxin smiled and said: “Would I lie to you about something like this?” Chen Xiaofeng remained silent for a long while. Bie Suxin said: “If senior…
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A mercury thermometer’s highest reading is forty-two degrees. The mercury had reached its limit, probably around forty-three degrees. Chu Zhi lowered her eyes to look at the thermometer in her hand, where the mercury column sat precisely just above forty-two degrees. Any higher and the thermometer might explode. Chu Zhi froze for a moment, silent,…
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In the bedroom, the frivolous atmosphere had completely dissipated, leaving only tranquility. Tao Zhi lowered her head without speaking, playing with Jiang Qi Huai’s hand, from his fingertips to his distinct knuckles and long fingers, to his clear hand bones and slender wrist, then grasping his wrist bone. For Tao Zhi, the past was simply…
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When asked to describe it as “not boring”? Anyone who could enter the Black Water Street fighting arena had some connection to Black Water Street. Ordinary people wouldn’t dare enter, and there were many rumors about Xiangcheng. That’s why the fighting arena mostly only streamed on platforms. Looking at variety shows not just domestically but…
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“What made you think of visiting Great-Aunt today?” Second Madame asked Dou Zhao with a warm smile. The senior maids on duty in Second Madame’s quarters were all serving either fruits, tea, or snacks, welcoming Dou Zhao with pleasant smiles. Dou Zhao nodded in greeting to the senior maids and told Second Madame about going…