The journey from the apartment to the research institute was originally quite short. The off-road vehicle arrived in just two minutes. Tong Sui got out and waved at them, saying, “Wait for you to come back.” He watched the vehicle disappear into the distance, marking the first separation since their…
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Chapter 22: A Sudden Encounter
Lin Ya gazed up at the sky, snowflakes falling on his head and soaking him. He exhaled a cloud of white breath, “I’m just used to preparing in advance; it doesn’t matter if the firewood goes unused. I’m just afraid it won’t be enough, so since the snow hasn’t come…
Chapter 8: A Desperate Situation
Without food, taxes cannot be paid, and without paying taxes, penalties must be incurred. As the grain tax collectors announce their demands, many impoverished families who cannot afford to pay grain or money are already weeping helplessly. By the end of August, the grass and trees have turned yellow, and…