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Five years ago, she was betrayed by her half-sister, lost her virginity, and had her scandalous photos exposed, leading to her being kicked out of her father's house. To make matters worse, she didn't even know who took her virginity. Five years later, she returns to her homeland with her mother's ashes, determined to take back the family fortune and fight against the wicked. The first step in her revenge plan is to get close to Feng, a powerful figure in the industry. With him as her backup, she stands a chance of winning. How to get close? She can only use herself as bait and use all means to approach him. With her seduction and his schemes, they finally get what they want. 'Miss Yu, why are you so determined? What is your goal?' 'Mr. Feng, you are a smart man. I want to join the Midnight Design Department, and only you can help me!' She lies in his arms, entwined, and reveals her true intentions. 'Is that all?' 'Just to join the design department? Maybe I can give you more!' And indeed, he gives her more - power, prestige, and the highest position in the fashion industry. Rumors spread that Feng spoils her beyond limits, but little do they know, overnight she falls from heaven into hell. The conspiracy started five years ago... It is said that love is the weakest spot for a beast. He is her beast! In the end, she becomes his heart!
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Li Tang, a renowned martial hero, retired and returned home, only to find that his property had been sold by his prodigal younger brother. Homeless, he had no choice but to rely on his fiancée's family and became a burden as a son-in-law. As a martial hero, Li Tang naturally lived a carefree and prosperous life! ... Every day, before noon, there would be constant thunderous updates, until the story is completed.
107.44 Million words | 2022-08-19 08:32Update
Yang Qiqi was reborn. In her previous life, she died innocently and unloved, but in this life, she can't resist the overwhelming attention from suitors! Her cousin's husband is deeply obsessed with her; her future brother-in-law insists on falling in love with her; her soon-to-be brother-in-law wants to elope with her; there is also a prince who wants to give the world to her; and to top it all off, her scumbag ex-husband comes to stir up trouble... She must reject the suitors, and at the same time, she must fight against her stepmother, tear apart her sisters, and be pulled by her brother-in-laws in their struggle for the throne. So exhausting... This is a story that Yang Qiqi and the men who should have been her brother-in-laws must tell!
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He Yuan controls the Transcenders, governing the dimensions of various cycles. The plundered resources are used to trade with the lives of other dimensional beings in exchange for precious treasures. The Transcenders also engage in wars and disputes among themselves for world domination. Guests of the Interdimensional City can also witness the invasion process of the Transcenders through consumption. This is the Interdimensional City, demonstrating its superiority over other dimensions!
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The novel coronavirus refers to a new strain of coronavirus that had never been found in humans before. The virus that caused the outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan in (year/month) is a novel coronavirus, and it has been named nCoV by the World Health Organization.
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In the Ningcheng Shen family, there were two outstanding daughters: Shen Ru, who was smart and capable, and Shen Yan, who was charming and lovely. One day, they were joined by a third daughter, Shen Wan. Silent and unremarkable, she was like a delicate pear tree in the wind, fragile and helpless. Shen father said, 'Keep her.' Shen mother said, 'A daughter born from a lowly woman is still a lowly woman.' Shen Ru said, 'Such a small-minded family.' Shen Yan said, 'Qi Gege hates gardenia flowers the most.' Shen Wan sneered and thought, 'Don't worry, take your time, none of you can escape!' ... In her past life, Shen Wan bled to death, her innards hollowed out, dying on a cold operating table. She was thirty years old, without children. In this lifetime, she came for revenge, step by step, turning Ningcheng upside down, but inadvertently provoked the great demon king. Quan Hantan, known as 'Sixth Master,' was cold-hearted and mysterious. [Cute Bundle] It is said that when little Quan was born, his father Quan suffered greatly. Well, he was bitten by Quan's mother... [Guide] Pure and sweet, without abuse or misunderstandings, this is a refreshing and enticing romance. [Recommended Completed Work] 'Pampered Daughter-in-law': http://www.xxsy.net/info/.html
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Bullets and magic clash, mechs and angels tear each other apart.
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【【Yunqi Realistic Writing Contest】Entry】 At the age of one, she was already loved by her whole family, while he only had his grandfather. He spent twenty-one hours a day by her side, sleeping only three hours. When she returned to China at seventeen to attend high school, he confessed his love, but she blushed and ran away. He went to her school and encountered her rumored boyfriend, so in excitement, he gave him a beating. Finally, she found her way into his embrace, and they lived happily ever after. Scene 1: Xiao Hanchuan's sports car parked at the school gate as Su Nian was dragged out, causing a sensation on the campus forum. Scene 2: Popular actress Su Nian was live streaming, with Xiao Hanchuan...
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The Gate's Legitimate Daughter, Crazy for Love, Exhausting All Efforts, Finally Married to the Prince. Little did she know that one day, the family would be wiped out, her only son would meet a tragic death, her cousin would take her husband, and she would be imprisoned in the cold palace, ending up hanging herself, wronged. Only then did she realize that the man she married was not a good person. Luckily, the heavens had eyes, and she returned to the age of fourteen. Her father was alive, her older brother had not died. Fake kindness and false loyalty from relatives? Cruel and ruthless cousins and sisters? Scum men with unredeemable hearts? She vowed that in this lifetime, she would live with her dignity. Everything that was deceived, bullied, or owed to her would be reclaimed in full. Protect the family, get rid of enemies. In this lifetime, let's see who could defeat who! ... In a small theater scene ... When they first met, the young man in red clothes, with an evil smile: "Miss Ye, you might as well be the one who sacrifices for me!" Later on, he gently tempted: "Both you and I are people who survive in thorns, why not work together?" Finally, he waved his hand generously: "It's too troublesome to divide things, my lady, all of these are yours!"
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This work is cancelled, please stay tuned for the upcoming 'Xiao Yu Kan Xiao'.
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【【Cloud Rise Chinese Literature Essay Contest】Submission】One is the mermaid girl Lanxi who lives far away from the Ear Country, the other is Dong Shuo, the proud disciple of the Kunlun Sect, and the third is Changqing, a young man with a mysterious background raised by an old monk. The three young people come to the human world in pursuit of their own goals and happen to meet each other. What kind of love and hate entanglement will occur between them? The heavens and earth are mysterious and ever-changing. Tens of thousands of years ago, after the war between gods and demons, the sealed Demon Lord started to stir again. Due to being sealed, the Demon Lord can only occupy the soul of a mortal. Once the mortal's soul is corrupted, the Demon Lord can revive using the mortal's body. Dong Shuo came precisely for this reason. The demons are causing trouble in the human world to enhance the Demon Lord's power, and Lanxi and the other two are inadvertently involved in the political turmoil of the Ear Country during their investigation of the demons' influence in the human world. Lanxi is trapped in the Ear Country, and Dong Shuo and Changqing break into the Ear Country to rescue her. It is through this incident that Lanxi discovers her true identity - she is not just a mere mermaid. In the Ear Country, after experiencing various events, Lanxi and the others discover that Changqing's blood is quite mysterious. With the help of Changqing's blood, the wrongly imprisoned Crown Prince is cleared of charges and regains control of the government. After the political turmoil ends, Ling Shan, who has been childhood sweethearts with the Crown Prince, dies while trying to save him...
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A casual birthday wish brought Liu Nan into a chaotic world. Luckily, Liu Nan came equipped with a golden touch. Watch as Liu Nan befriends superheroes, battles supervillains, punches Red Skull, and kicks Godzilla with his fists and feet.
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As I carried out my mission in Manhattan, I suddenly received a highly classified order. According to the highest instructions, I became the undignified son-in-law of the Su family. My mother-in-law made me wash her feet, my younger sister-in-law asked me for massages, and even the family's Teddy dog looked down on me. Until one day, when the undercover agent was exposed, I was forced to activate my sixth identity...
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If it wasn't for that incident, perhaps I would still be in the dark, oblivious to the sudden betrayal... When I was engrossed in the gratification of revenge and emptiness, an unexpected visitor arrived, like a foreboding countenance. Everything started to change, haunted by the cold and moist kiss mark that wouldn't fade away, as if something lurked behind me...
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Originally a girl from a noble family, unfortunately born foolish. Loved deeply by the king, favored by the emperor, she was forcefully married off to the formidable Southern General, who already had a marriage arrangement. He, renowned as the fearsome Star of Death to enemies, a majestic war god, how could he accept it without resistance? Hence, she became the foolish girl everyone could bully in his backyard. The concubines ruled, lacking even basic necessities. Unexpectedly, after the death of her father, she was ruthlessly extinguished. Upon awakening, it was not the naive and foolish chubby girl Xiao Jiu, but a lost soul reincarnated a thousand years later. Since I have acquired your body...
369.82 Million words | 2021-09-16 20:15Update
Ordinary city office worker Gu Xiyu crossed over to a strange time and space due to a random rescue incident. She has no ability to change this world and no ambition to rule it. She only desires a simple life with a husband, children, and warm hearth. However, life is never smooth, as fate has its own plans... Moved, a large group. Group number: New novel "The Guide to the Concubine" has started, sisters are welcome to support.
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"Sign the document, and you'll be free," he said emotionlessly, taking out the divorce agreement, unaware that she didn't want this so-called freedom at all. He, Song Zhicheng, a man of high status and power, with wealth beyond measure, yet he was a cold and uninteresting person in front of others. For five years of their marriage, she had been obedient and considerate, hiding her true identity and neglecting her own career, all for the sake of love. But now, she shouted, "Divorce!" Love him with all her heart when he was lovable, and cut off all ties when he became heartless. From now on, let this despicable ex-husband disappear from her life! One day, a journalist interviewed the famous CEO, Song, "Mr. Song, it's been said that you had a secret marriage for five years. May I ask what your wife has been busy with recently?" Song raised his eyes and looked at the TV screen, where the young actress was happily and affectionately linked arms with her rumored boyfriend. He gritted his teeth and muttered, "She's busy showing off her love!"
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After transmigrating into a rural girl, Ye Ling'er is satisfied except for being a little poor. With simple parents and loving grandparents, as well as a reliable older brother and a gentle sister, she lives a fulfilling life, making money and developing alongside her family. But what does this noble and persistent gentleman, who suddenly appears and refuses to leave, want by accompanying her and making her laugh?
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New Blue Star is a planet where humans have migrated, worshiping speed and placing themselves above everything else. Clones and robots suffer greatly in this society. If the flaws of humanity make the inhabitable planet uninhabitable, the Shalong project aims to artificially create a new star! Shalong, a thousand-year-old tradition, is half farming and half commercial. As the F Interstellar Formula Race approaches, Shalong accidentally boards the Thief Ship, Freedom, designed by the technological genius Dr. Mael. From then on, Shalong manages his own thieves' den. Utilizing high technology, he returns to Earth, the long-lost homeland of the people of New Blue Star, and creates a new planet to withstand the invasion of the Avengers Alliance, who possess extraterrestrial civilization!
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As the notorious master of the demonic palace, Mo Jun is known in the martial world for her ethereal beauty and wicked aura. Little did she expect to be pressured into marriage by the two stewards of the demonic palace. Feeling trapped, Mo Jun seeks refuge in an ancestral shrine. To her astonishment, her ancestors actually show her a way out – by transporting her to the modern world where she encounters a seemingly 'obedient' man named Mu Xi. Mu Xi finds himself inexplicably tamed in Mo Jun's presence, perhaps due to her mesmerizing beauty.
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