josei novel
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Dou Zhao smiled playfully as she let go of Dou Ming’s hair, but then poked her face. Wang Yingxue’s heart leaped to her throat, and she hurriedly said, “Sister is still little, you can’t poke her face!” Her voice was unavoidably sharp. Dou Zhao then went to play with her sister’s little hands. She must…
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In the midst of a noisy dinner gathering, Yan Cheng, who had been lounging around casually, suddenly stood up. His usual nonchalant smile vanished as his jaw tightened, leaving his face devoid of expression. Although the air conditioning kept the room cool, sweat beaded on his forehead. As he pushed his chair back, the movement…
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After saying goodbye to everyone, Zhan Xi finished her ice cream cone and walked hand in hand with Luo Jingyu down the street. The warm breeze brushed past their ears. Luo Jingyu looked at the scenery on the street – this was Shanghai’s busy district, almost rush hour, with many pedestrians and vehicles. He imagined…
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Tiny ants marched in neat lines, methodically carrying food into their burrow. Zhao Zhangru excitedly waved at Dou Zhao: “Quick, quick!” She lowered her head and crumbled the white steamed bun in her hand onto the ground. The ants immediately surrounded it, working together to move the crumbs under the old locust tree. Dou Zhao…
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Two weeks later, All the procedures had gone through the necessary processes. The villa had its first owner. The villa keys and property deed were all in Yan Cheng’s hands. Yan Cheng tucked them into his briefcase and quietly brought them home. He specifically locked them in the drawer under his study desk, acting like…
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Zhan Xi didn’t know when she fell asleep. She only remembered someone kissing her forehead in her drowsy state, and she mumbled, “What time is it?” There was no answer. Then the mattress dipped beside her as someone lay down. Her blanket was tugged a few times, but no one touched her. Zhan Xi never…
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What Uncle discussed with Grandfather, Dou Zhao had no way of knowing, but when Uncle returned, his expression was very grim. “Ruifu,” Maternal Aunt worriedly went to meet him, “What did Father-in-law say?” “What good could he possibly say!” Uncle sneered, his peripheral vision catching sight of Dou Zhao sitting at the end of the…
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At the end of the year, the company was planning its annual banquet. Family members were allowed to attend. Chen Jinyao woke up early to try on her evening gown. The gown had been custom-made during a moment of weakness when she was persuaded by Chen Jinlin’s smooth talk. It was specially designed for pregnant…
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Arguments continued in the Heshou Hall. When Dou Zhao rushed over, she heard Third Uncle saying, “…This matter was caused by Seventh Brother taking a concubine, so it can be considered ‘jealousy.’ This way, the Zhao family can’t say much. It preserves the face of both families.” She trembled with anger. Respect the dead! Even…
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After that day, Mother fell ill. Dou Zhao was very worried and stayed by her mother’s side every day. Mother would smile and stroke her head, saying, “I’m fine, I’ll get better soon. Go play!” Yet her face grew paler with each passing day. Father came to visit her. Mother took Father’s hand on her…