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2 还 Grandma’s Cooking Still Tastes Best 还是奶奶家的炊饭香 Qingchen's West Wing清尘的西厢Realistic Fiction506k WordsCompleted Dedicated to my grandmother, Ji Gui'e At just five years old, Nan Gua was stubborn, kind, and sensitive. When her parents went south for work, they sent her to live with her grandmother in the countryside. There were no toys, no friends, and no mom or dad, but there were vast fields and the endless rhythms of country life… as well as a grandmother who was always optimistic and strong, and loved to spin crooked logic. This book follows the childhood, youth, growth, and dreams of China’s first ge 0Votes4.4kRecs2.5kFans

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This book is dedicated to my grandmother, Ji Guie. At just 5 years old, the stubborn, kind, and sensitive Little Pumpkin was sent to her grandmother's house in the countryside by her parents who had gone south to work. There were no toys, no friends, and no parents, but there were vast fields and the daily life in the countryside that she never tired of... And a grandmother who was always optimistic, strong, and could always come up with twisted logic. This book chronicles the childhood, adolescence, growth, and dreams of China's first generation of left-behind children. It's lighthearted, heartwarming, and inspiring; welcome to join me on a journey back to those bygone days! Book club: 657645838

3 有 A Woman of Grace 有女为姝 Miao Chang妙常Ancient Romance987k WordsCompleted With a light step, she passed through layer upon layer of red silk screens. Her clear, lilting laughter reached the ears, a rare and lovely melody. Everyone in the capital said that the second daughter of the Xue family was as delicate as glass. In truth, when she saw a dead body, she was happier than if she’d seen the God of Wealth. While others met beneath the flowers and moonlight, Xue and Fu met at murder scenes. A new author and a new book, “light as clear soup.” The leads are devoted exclu 0Votes963Recs55Fans

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With light, graceful steps, she passed over layers of red fir and brocade screens, her clear, cool laughter reaching the ears—a rare and beautiful melody. Everyone in the capital says that the two daughters of the Xue family are fragile. In reality, she felt more affection for dead people than for the God of Wealth. While others were enjoying romantic rendezvous under the moon and flowers, Xue and Fu were at the scene of a murder. New author, new book, "plain and simple," 1v1 relationship between male and female leads (physical and emotional). The bond forged through thick and thin is often the most precious.