chinese novel
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In the eighth year of Chengping, Dou Zhao was nine years old. Her sixth uncle, Dou Shiheng, had earned the thirty-sixth place in the second rank of the imperial examinations. Last year in September, her ninth cousin from her eldest uncle’s family, Dou Huanchang, had passed the provincial examinations. This was considered a double blessing,…
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The office fell silent for a moment. Tao Zhi’s heartbeat, which had calmed down after the successful and satisfying photoshoot, began to race again. She turned off the camera expressionlessly and nodded, “Choose a time that’s convenient for you. You can contact the magazine directly.” She walked to the sofa, packed her things, and without…
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Over the next two hours, Chu Zhi told him three more stories. She was perfect for storytelling – her pace wasn’t too fast or slow, her voice was soft and pleasant, and she had her own unique way of speaking. At the end of each story, she would always conclude with some peculiar life lessons.…
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Outside their home, Zhan Jie told Zhan Xi, “We’ll probably have guests today. Don’t argue too much with Mom. Dad and I will try to reason with her. I need to talk to Dad first about what to say.” “Okay,” Zhan Xi agreed. “I won’t cause trouble. If anyone does, it’ll be Mom.” “Don’t bring…
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In Qixia Court, the bright red wedding candles crackled and sparked. “This is too much, simply too much!” She stood in the middle of the room with an angry face. “Why must the East Residence always suppress the West Residence? I am now legitimately Wan Yuan’s wife, by what right does she keep Ming girl…
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Jiang Qi Huai didn’t expect Lu Jia Heng to give him any brilliant ideas. According to Cheng Yi’s previous explanation, even his own partner was won over by being completely shameless. Jiang Qi Huai glanced at him, clearly uninterested. “I don’t trust you.” “…” Lu Jia Heng’s next words got stuck in his throat. “Come…
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Soon, they weren’t the only ones who noticed. The two rows of cable cars – one going up the mountain and one going down – began to fill with noise. Some people were screaming, others were crying, and some were cursing, their voices rising and falling in waves. Chu Zhi had just been thinking how…
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Grandmother observed Tuo Niang for some time. Seeing that Tuo Niang was honest and sincere, she grew fond of her and genuinely wanted to arrange a good marriage for her. She would often take Dou Zhao around the village, paying extra attention to eligible young men, asking more questions about them. Within days, villagers were…
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The girl’s face was magnified on the big screen. Her cold, pale, slender fingers gripped the helmet, with a hint of red visible at her wrist. Even through the distant lens, one could feel her presence. It was the vigor that belonged uniquely to her age. At the starting line, after a moment of silence,…
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In Duhengi’s office, Luo Jingyu saw the initial draft of the evening gown designed for the celebrity Yun Xi. It was a strapless gown with a full skirt in pure purple, with layers upon layers adorned with a large patch of twilight flowers. Even just looking at the sketch, one could feel its ethereal quality.…