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The merman politely declined his invitation to the restroom. He patiently explained that it wasn’t because he didn’t want to, but rather it was a matter of hygiene as airborne bacteria could make people sick. Bai Ling scoffed. “You weren’t so particular before.” The merman raised a hand, asked the waiter for a cup of black tea, then turned his gaze and softly asked, “When was ‘before’?” Bai Ling almost said, In my past life, when I dragged you to that rundown shack reeking…-
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Thank you anon reader for the Ko-Fi donation! warning: PTSD depiction In the 40s and 50s, a type of collective apartment rose to prominence to meet the housing needs of civilians and grassroots workers. Simple in structure and tiny in size, they were nonetheless fully functional. From the outside, the neat rows of balconies looked like stacked matchboxes, and because they were often inhabited by birds, they earned the nickname "Pigeon Boxes." While the architecture of the Izsu Paraiso era…
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In the 70s, when Zhuo Liangmu first began his career as an imperial physician, he, like all other close officials, received the secret emergency contingency plan regarding potential attacks on Izsu Paraiso. Within that 30-page document, they were mandated to execute a casualty evacuation with the utmost speed and the most rigorous caution. Based on the severity of the Emperor’s injuries, the plan categorized scenarios into three distinct levels: minor injury, severe injury, and death. Aside from…
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warning: novel's typical display of violence The Emperor's quarters were well-heated, yet Kaide remained curled up in his chair, cold sweat breaking out across his forehead. Two attendants knelt before him, one on each side, holding up his tentacles to meticulously apply a moisturizing lotion to the suckers. When Heinz pushed the door open to enter, one of the attendants accidentally knocked over the lotion bottle. The fragrance of marine white chrysanthemum blended with red algae oil spilled…
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actual title: redeem oneself by good service; atone for one's crimes by doing good deeds (戴罪立功) However, it was He Qixing who hesitated. Because his father claimed that he did those things while he was being controlled and he couldn't muster the determination to take action. Although he was under control, his father had indeed committed heinous crimes. He glanced at Nie Chuan and delegated this challenging task to him. "It's up to you to do it." Nie Chuan also hesitated,…-
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The interstellar live-stream platform "Voice of the Ordinary" had always been renowned for its sharp language and incisive critiques of contemporary issues. Although Kaide was an Emperor, he was also a mere mortal; and being human, he possessed a desire to pry. While he couldn't resist looking through various commentaries, he furiously directed the network department to block a massive number of accounts posting pictures of fried octopus, ultimately tapping open "Voice of the Ordinary," which…
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Because of the medication swap, Yu Chen had to stop taking his medicine for a while, waiting for the new batch to be formulated before resuming. Bai Ling’s heart, which had just settled, grew turbulent once more. He knew taking the medicine was a forced choice and that going blind was a helpless consequence; if there were a better way, a workaholic like Izsu Paraiso wouldn't leave it unused. Bai Ling tightened his grip on his fingers and, before leaving, asked: "What are the dangers of temporarily…
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"He's nothing more than a plaything to amuse me." Bai Ling was taken aback for a moment but before he could react Sava rolled up his furry pants and exploded in anger: “How can he say that about you?!” Sava’s temper was too straightforward. To avoid conflict, Bai Ling had already warned him beforehand, saying that this trip was to the garden of an “acquaintance.” It was just that it was too late at night, so they had to carry out a stealth mission: move fast, precise, and ruthless; grab…
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"Aren't you ?" Everyone gasped. Captain Lu, Captain Lu, this is hardly the time for small talk! Can’t you see the other is protecting… Wait, ? They hadn't noticed before, but now when they took a closer look the white-haired young man had a visible prosthetic leg beneath his pant leg, making a faint clicking sound as he walked. And that icy, aloof presence, unmistakable even behind a mosaic filter… Nine times out of ten, this was the pilot who had placed second in the mecha…
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M1zushi: i've added little 💬 that are from the JJWXC's in-text comments (kinda of like wattpad?) Life had taught the veteran resilience, tolerance, and optimism, but it hadn't taught him how to face tenderness. "The rain, it's really coming down hard, isn't it?" The Stump Bird was nervous. Afraid of revealing any undignified emotions, he bit his lip hard, trapping his ragged breathing in his throat. He could barely breathe… "Your breathing doesn't sound right." Mr. D inquired…
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