chinese novel
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The night was alive with the soft glow of lanterns hanging beneath the windows—sheep horn lanterns, red silk lanterns, and others. As the wind blew, the lanterns swayed, their metal frames clinking against each other, creating a rhythmic, tinkling sound. Behind several layers of blue and silver curtains, the sounds of music and laughter from…
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On the seventh floor. Xu En no longer had the energy to negotiate with the police, so Ming Dongheng pulled them aside. Bai Lian’s phone rang – this time it was a WeChat video call. Lansi. “Bai,” Lansi was wearing clothes made by Ji Heng while talking to Bai Lian. “One of my students was…
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In the Eighth District of Qingzhou, Xing Shuishui returned to the inn when it was already late. She felt uneasy, carefully checking her body for bloodstains before going upstairs. Killing Elder Baicang shouldn’t raise suspicions about her yet. Pretending to be human was useful precisely because it made her seem harmless. Besides, Huayu Tower had…
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In the evening, after returning from school, Lu Chang, the eight-year-old fourth son of the Lu family, hurried into his room and quickly began writing the homework assigned by his teacher. Lu Chang was a delicate and adorable child with clear features, but his face was smeared with dirt here and there, like a little…
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In Room 407, Bai Lian leaned against the balcony with her hair hanging loose down her back. One hand was casually tucked in her pocket, loose strands falling across her forehead, while her other hand held her phone, pale fingers tapping the screen. “A truck…” she narrowed her eyes slightly. With all the new students…
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When it came to matters concerning herself, Xing Shuishui wasn’t indifferent. Should she make another trip to Huayu Tower? The best approach would be to grab one of Shangguan Houyue’s confidants and question them, or directly threaten the young master to tell the truth. Counting on Lingshan? They were most interested in capturing Shangguan Houyue…
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“Slap—!” A mix of anger, grievance, and shame surged uncontrollably in her heart. Overwhelmed by these emotions, Luo Lingyu raised her hand and slapped Lu Yun across the face. Her eyes burned with fury: What did he take her for? “Using her looks to serve others”?! Was she really that despicable? Had she misunderstood his…
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Academician Ma tapped his keyboard, typing a line of text. Hearing the words, he slowly pushed up his glasses. “Fine, you’re the boss, whatever you say.” The door behind them slowly closed. In front, the driver looked at Assistant Yu in the passenger seat. Afraid of disturbing Academician Ma, he lowered his voice: “Professor Yu,…
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The throbbing in her head subsided. Xing Shuishui opened her eyes – it was already bright outside. She sat up abruptly in bed, clutching the blanket and cautiously surveying her surroundings. Her last memory was falling into the river. Wait… falling into the river! She instinctively touched her collar – the concealment talisman hadn’t failed.…
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While Second Brother Lu was speaking in a calm tone, Lu Yun leaned back on the black lacquered couch, his white jade crown swaying slightly. He adjusted his posture to better admire the beauty before him. It was early spring. Sunlight spilled onto the wooden floor outside the window. A young lady with double-loop buns…