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Loved By An Older Man

Loved By An Older Man

The betrothal gift is two million bucks, not a single cent less. Jiang Yu is already eighteen years old and can get married now. Send the money to my card, and this matter is settled!" Jiang Yu looked at her mother, who was talking non-stop on the negotiation table. She watched as her mother named her price as she sold Jiang Yu. Jiang Yu could not believe it. Eighteen years ago, they brought the wrong baby home from the hospital, and Jiang Yu, the real daughter of a wealthy family, ended up in an orphanage until a year ago. Jiang Ran, the fake daughter of the Jiang family, grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth. With superior resources since she was young, she was more outstanding than Jiang Yu in every aspect and became the pride of the Jiang family. Jiang Yu, who wandered most of her time in the outside world, was nothing but a country bumpkin who made her mother a laughing stock in the socialite circle. However, Jiang Yu had no idea how great her mother's hatred for her was. On the day she turned eighteen, her mother 'sold' her with a named price. Jiang Yu said, "If you want to marry your daughter to someone else, it should be Jiang Ran. I'm your real daughter. You're the one who mistakenly brought Jiang Ran home!" Her mother replied, "Shut up. I wish I hadn't given birth to you. You've brought nothing but shame to me!" Jiang Ran said, "Big Sis, everything Mom does is for your own good. Don't blame Mom." Her mother said, "I'm convinced she's nothing but a debt collector who's come to me to collect her debts! Either you give me two million bucks, or you get married obediently!" Jiang Yu left home in despair. By a freak combination of factors, she found herself accidentally marrying a Mr. CEO. From then on, the thirty-year-old man pampered his eighteen-year-old wife to the heavens. The little girl said, "Mister, someone bullied your wife!" The man, "Which incompetent fool is so blind that he dares to bully you?"
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1518 Chs
Transmigrated as the Ex-Wife of a Heroic Man

Transmigrated as the Ex-Wife of a Heroic Man

Su Wen read a popular period novel about a heroic man who was tough, gave women a sense of security, and was also somewhat cunning and flirty. He was exactly the kind of man she liked. Hence, she paid one million in subscription fees and transmigrated as the male lead's terrible ex-wife. In the novel, the original host was someone who waited at home for love to come knocking on the door. Although she never thought about starting a family, she was a hopeless romantic. Even when the male lead, Jin Datui, eventually showed up, she was persuaded by the sly female lead to fall for a jerk in the nearby village. After Su Wen transmigrated into the novel, she clung to Jin Datui. She worked hard to go from rags to riches. In the end, her younger sisters all became jealous. They cried about wanting to meet a man by waiting at home, just like she did. They even claimed they would name their children with her surname if they had children. Hence, Su Wen began choosing suitable husbands for her sisters. All the candidates were handsome, talented, and well-built. They all came from influential families too. It was so hard to choose! A certain someone, who felt neglected in the corner, pinned her against the door. "Are they as handsome as I am? Are they as well-built as I am? Are their families as influential as mine?" "But... They're my sisters' potential husbands," Su Wen said. "I belong to you. You can have my savings and even my life," he replied. Su Wen woke up the next day to find twenty bank books by her side. She became deep in thought...
4.5
1378 Chs
I am chasing a rough man in the 80s

I am chasing a rough man in the 80s

【Soft and Cute Female Lead VS Gentle and Rough Male Lead】 The new book "Hey, The Ancestors Are Coming" has been uploaded Neither cherished by her father nor loved by her mother, from a poor family and overweight, married to a man who is not a good catch, Chen Hansui thought she was dealt a bad hand in life. Only after she died did she find out that her mother was a woman of power and her husband, a future local tyrant, loved her madly. Seeing the world from a different perspective changed everything... Upon her rebirth at the age of 20, Hansui decided to turn the bad cards she was dealt into a winning hand. However, facing the village's most notorious mother-in-law, a weird and wacky sister-in-law, and a husband who isn't exactly a catch... The soft and adorable Hansui cries out, "I can't do this." The male lead: "I think you still have a fighting chance. Here, let me give you a little 'mouth-to-mouth resuscitation'." Minefield: The male lead in this story is not much of a catch, with his only redeeming quality being that he treats the female lead well. The female lead is a sticky and adorable little thing. Even the outrageous mother-in-law and the sharp-tongued sister-in-law adore her. There's really not much to fight about. Villains who encounter such an adorable female lead automatically have 99% of their IQ blocked. Being the darling of the group means only sweetness lies ahead. Zhalang: Written by sweet-stylized Niuniu Mi Goose flock: 346251814
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Is the story of Perseus and Medusa a conflict of man vs man?
2 answers
2024-10-13 14:48
No, it's not. The conflict in the story of Perseus and Medusa is typically seen as man vs monster, not man vs man.
Can you give an example of a man vs man conflict short story?
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2024-11-15 06:01
Sure. 'The Most Dangerous Game' is a great example. In this story, Rainsford, a big - game hunter, falls off a yacht and swims to an island. There he meets General Zaroff, who has grown bored with hunting animals and now hunts men. Rainsford has to use his wits and survival skills to outwit Zaroff in a deadly game of cat and mouse. This is a clear man - vs - man conflict as the two men are pitted against each other in a life - or - death struggle.
How can a man vs man conflict be effectively portrayed in a short story?
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2024-11-14 14:56
One way is through dialogue. For example, if two characters are arguing over a limited resource like in a post - apocalyptic story where they fight over the last can of food. Their words can show their different motives and values. Another way is through their actions towards each other. If one character tries to sabotage the other's efforts to win a competition, that shows the conflict clearly.
How is the 'man vs self' conflict presented in the sniper short story?
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2024-11-24 21:34
Well, the 'man vs self' in the 'Sniper' story is quite evident. The sniper is alone on the rooftop, and while he is focused on the external battle against the enemy sniper, his internal conflict brews. He has to fight his own fear, his moral doubts. When he finally shoots the other sniper and goes to see who it is, he is faced with the reality that he may have killed someone close, which is a huge internal battle of guilt and self - reflection.
Can you give an example of a man vs nature conflict short story?
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2024-11-10 12:37
The short story 'The Open Boat' by Stephen Crane is also a great example. Four men are adrift in a small boat in the open sea. The vast and unrelenting ocean, representing nature, is constantly against them. The waves threaten to capsize the boat, and they face challenges like lack of food, water, and extreme fatigue. They battle the elements as they try to reach the shore. Despite their efforts, nature's power is overwhelming, and they are at the mercy of the sea, which shows the man - vs - nature conflict.
What are the common themes in man vs nature conflict short stories?
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2024-11-20 06:55
One common theme is the insignificance of man. In short stories about man - vs - nature conflict, humans are often made to realize how small and powerless they are in the face of nature's vastness and might. Take 'The Open Boat' for instance, the men in the boat are at the mercy of the ocean, which makes them feel tiny and helpless. Another theme is adaptation. Characters are forced to adapt to nature's conditions, whether it's learning to find food in a new environment or building shelter against the elements. Also, there is the theme of respect for nature. Through the conflict, the characters (and the readers) often learn that nature should be respected and not taken for granted.
What are the common themes in 'man vs society conflict short stories'?
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2024-11-17 06:34
One common theme is the struggle for individual freedom. For example, in stories where a repressive government or social system exists, the protagonist often fights for their own freedom to think, act, or be different. Another theme is the power of conformity. Society often pressures people to conform, and in these short stories, the main character resists that pressure. For instance, in a story about a strict religious society, a character may question the dogma and face conflict.
What are the common themes in man vs nature conflict short stories?
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2024-11-10 11:40
The theme of the cycle of life and death is often present. In many man - vs - nature stories, nature can both give life and take it away. For instance, the ocean in 'The Open Boat' can be a source of life but also a threat to the men's lives. And in 'The Old Man and the Sea', Santiago depends on the sea for his livelihood, but the sea also challenges him and can end his life at any time.
Can you recommend some man vs nature conflict short stories?
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2024-11-20 02:21
There is the short story 'The Snow - Image' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this story, children create a snow - image which is a form of interacting with nature. But as the sun comes out and nature takes its course, the snow - image melts away, showing the power of nature over man's creations. 'The Blue Hotel' by Stephen Crane also has elements of man - vs - nature conflict. The harsh winter and the desolate landscape of the West play important roles in the story. The characters' actions and fates are influenced by the unforgiving nature around them.
Can you recommend some 'man vs society conflict short stories'?
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2024-11-17 06:02
One such short story is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. In this story, the society has a long - held tradition of a lottery where the 'winner' is stoned to death. The main character, Tessie Hutchinson, initially goes along with the lottery like everyone else but when her family is chosen, she protests. It shows the conflict between an individual's sense of right and wrong and the power of a blindly followed tradition in society.
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