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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?"
3.9
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
What are some notable features in 'Gene Wolfe The Dead Man and Other Horror Stories'?
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2024-12-05 11:29
One notable feature is Gene Wolfe's unique writing style. His descriptions are vivid, creating a truly spooky atmosphere. For example, in the title story 'The Dead Man', he might use detailed settings to make the reader feel as if they are in the same eerie place as the characters. Another feature could be the complex characters. They often have hidden motives and secrets that add to the horror element as the story unfolds.
How does 'Gene Wolfe The Dead Man and Other Horror Stories' compare to other horror story collections?
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2024-12-06 09:57
Compared to other horror story collections, Gene Wolfe's work stands out for its intellectual depth. Many horror collections focus mainly on gore or jump scares. But Wolfe's stories make you think. They have layers of meaning. For example, in 'The Dead Man and Other Horror Stories', the horror is often intertwined with moral or philosophical questions.
What are the best Gene Wolfe novels?
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2024-12-07 21:24
One of the best Gene Wolfe novels is 'The Book of the New Sun'. It's a complex and beautifully written science - fantasy epic that takes readers on a journey through a far - future Earth. Wolfe's use of language and his ability to create a vivid and detailed world are truly remarkable in this work.
Best Gene Wolfe Short Stories: A Review and Analysis
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2024-11-14 04:58
Well, Gene Wolfe's short stories are really something special. One of the great things about them is the way he weaves in mystery. You're constantly left guessing what will happen next. And his ability to play with different genres is impressive. He can write a story that seems like a simple fantasy at first, but then it turns out to have elements of horror or psychological thriller. His best short stories are those that make you think long after you've finished reading them.
What are the most popular stories in 'gene wolfe short stories'?
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2024-11-23 05:30
Well, 'The Fifth Head of Cerberus' from the collection is also quite well - known. It's a triptych of novellas that explore themes like identity, colonization, and the nature of self in a very intricate and fascinating way. The way Wolfe weaves the different parts together makes it a standout piece in his short story oeuvre.
How does 'the dead man and other horror stories' create a sense of horror?
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2024-12-05 22:02
The stories may create horror by playing with the characters' and readers' minds. In some stories, there could be psychological elements. For instance, a character starts to doubt their own sanity. They see things that others don't, or they have strange dreams that seem to be bleeding into reality. This blurring of the line between what's real and what's not is extremely terrifying. It makes the readers question what they believe and keeps them on edge throughout the story.
What is the best Gene Wolfe short story?
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2024-12-06 07:11
One of the highly regarded Gene Wolfe short stories is 'The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories'. It showcases his unique writing style, complex themes, and vivid imagination.
What Makes Gene Wolfe's Short Stories the Best?
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2024-11-13 11:15
His writing style makes his short stories stand out. He uses a rich vocabulary and his sentences are well - crafted. This gives his stories a certain elegance. Also, his plots are intricate and full of twists. For example, in some stories, just when you think you know what's going to happen, he throws in a completely unexpected turn. And his ability to create believable characters in a short space is remarkable. These factors combined make his short stories the best.
If you like Gene Wolfe novels, what other authors might you enjoy?
2 answers
2024-12-15 07:39
Jack Vance is another author you could enjoy if you like Gene Wolfe. Vance is known for his vivid and strange worlds, as well as his complex characters. His 'Dying Earth' series has that same sense of otherworldliness that you can find in Wolfe's novels. The language and the settings in both authors' works are quite rich and engaging.
What are some of the most terrifying stories in 'the dead man and other horror stories'?
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2024-12-06 01:34
One of the scariest could be the title story 'The Dead Man'. Maybe it involves a spooky encounter with a dead man who comes back in a very unexpected and menacing way.
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