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In the dining room, Tang Feng’s words plunged the family into silence. His eight-year-old younger brother glanced at their parents with bright, curious eyes and timidly asked, “Big Bro, what kind of showing off needs 150,000 yuan?” “Eat more vegetables,” Tang Feng replied cheerfully, using serving chopsticks to place two cabbage leaves on his brother’s plate. “I don’t like cabbage,” the younger brother protested, dissatisfied. “No veggies, only fists.” Tang Feng stared directly at…-
274.9 K • Ongoing
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On Sunday, Masashi arrived as scheduled at the meeting place, a teahouse across from the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku.Shinjuku on weekends was even more crowded than usual, filled mostly with young people dressed fashionably. Led by a server, Masashi quickly found Aiko and her friends. The three girls looked pleased to see him—except for Aiko, who wore a displeased expression.“How do you expect to pass as my boyfriend dressed like that?”Masashi looked himself over and replied, “This is how I…-
591.9 K • Completed
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"Mr. Gu, I was just thinking of coming to find you."Upon seeing Gu Ning'an step inside, Zhao Liu's face revealed a hint of surprise.Gu Ning'an scrutinized Zhao Liu for a moment before smiling, "Has my sword been completed?""Yes!" As he spoke, Zhao Liu took down a wooden sword with a brownish sword sheath from a nearby rack and handed it to Gu Ning'an, saying with a smile, "My father originally planned to deliver it himself, but ever since that day he forged the sword drunk, he’s been sleeping like a…-
632.5 K • Ongoing
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Gu Ning’an’s calm departure stood in stark contrast to the panicked figure of Zheng De trailing closely behind him.The storyteller popped a fennel seed into his mouth, glanced at the shop assistant nearby, and chuckled. “It seems your Lexiang County has a few brave souls after all. That gentleman in the green robe—he really didn’t show even a trace of fear.”“Sir, you may not know, but that man in the green robe is quite a famous figure here at Ansi Courtyard,” the shop assistant replied…-
632.5 K • Ongoing
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In the office. The three of them had reached a critical point in their discussion. Huang Wei, whose thoughts were beginning to wander, subconsciously pulled out a cigarette. Just as he was about to light it, he noticed Yan Duoduo’s resentful gaze. Sigh, he really didn’t like cigarettes—it was such a pity. Huang Wei silently stuffed the cigarette back into his pocket and softly analyzed, “Ren Ye has the special ability of ‘Royal Command,’ which allows him to subvert two players and bring them…-
274.9 K • Ongoing
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After resting at home for only two days, the three of them were back at school.According to Maeda, many citizens had already heard about the existence of the Tokyo Ripper. After confirming that the Ripper was dead, the police intentionally leaked the news to calm people's fears.No one knew that Masashi and his friends were the primary victims of the case. As for their several days of absences, they simply wrote down "urgent family matters" as the reason.It was as if nothing had happened, and Masashi had…-
591.9 K • Completed
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After the Tongren Road incident concluded, the Vigil Keepers in Qingfu District finally had a chance to rest and avoid working overtime.Due to the magnitude of the case and the commotion it caused, handling the follow-up work was too much for the district-level Vigil Keepers to manage. As a result, Old Huang handed over the criminal players and the case files to the Shanghai headquarters and washed his hands of the matter.That same evening, Ren Ye returned to his office, exchanged a few words with his…-
274.9 K • Ongoing
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"Coming right away, right away!" The waiter, who had been serving tea to another table, showed a moment of surprise before quickly grabbing two teacups and a teapot, hastening toward Gu Ning’an and Zheng De’s table.After setting the cups down, the waiter didn’t pour the tea immediately but instead leaned closer and whispered, "Gentlemen, this spot has great acoustics, but it’s also a bit eerie... Are you sure you don’t want to move further back?"Zheng De waved dismissively with a bold expression.…-
632.5 K • Ongoing
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"Excuse me, which room is Gennai Masashi in?""He's in Room 309," the nurse at the reception desk replied automatically."Thank you." Maeda Ryutaro nodded politely and headed up to the third floor.Another visitor for Gennai Masashi? Why are so many people coming to see that boy? And this time, it’s a policeman. Did that boy do something wrong? The nurse began to wonder.Maeda knocked on the door, and a lazy voice answered from inside, "Come in."He opened the door to find Masashi comfortably leaning back on…-
591.9 K • Completed
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A man with only his upper body had two black rags tied to his palms. The cloth looked bulging, and judging by the hoof-like sound when he walked using his hands, there were likely metal pieces padded underneath. When Shi Yi saw the newcomer, he smiled and said, “Zhu Da, back from herding the sheep?” The half-bodied man grinned. “Yeah, I saw you with a stranger and thought I’d come take a look.” “Oh.” Shi Yi pointed to his side. “This is Gu Ning'an, Brother Gu… he’s from out of town…-
632.5 K • Ongoing
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