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Kesempatan Kedua : Miliarder Tak Terduga

Ringkasan Novel: Kesempatan Kedua: Miliarder Tak Terduga Arga, pria biasa yang baru saja bercerai, hidupnya berubah drastis saat ia mengetahui bahwa ayahnya ternyata seorang miliarder pemilik Nusantara Jaya Grup, sebuah perusahaan besar di bidang properti dan investasi. Tak pernah ada petunjuk tentang kekayaan keluarganya; ayahnya selalu tampil sederhana dan tertutup. Setelah kematiannya, Arga ditunjuk sebagai pewaris tunggal, mewarisi perusahaan dan kekayaan besar yang selama ini tersembunyi. Saat menggali lebih dalam, Arga menemukan misteri besar yang terkait dengan ayahnya: sebuah proyek rahasia bernama Proyek Langit Biru. Proyek ini berfokus pada pengembangan sebuah pulau terpencil yang didanai dari rekening pribadi ayahnya dan melibatkan nama-nama besar, termasuk Rendi Suprapto, pengusaha properti yang dianggap sebagai pesaing utama ayahnya. Dalam perjalanannya, Arga menyadari bahwa proyek ini adalah bagian dari visi besar ayahnya untuk menciptakan perubahan sosial di Indonesia, sekaligus “hadiah” yang diwariskan untuk masa depan. Namun, warisan ini membawa Arga ke dalam dunia penuh intrik, konspirasi, dan pengkhianatan. Banyak pihak berkepentingan yang mengincar kekayaan dan rahasia yang diwariskan padanya, dan Arga mendapati dirinya dikelilingi oleh orang-orang yang ia tak yakin dapat ia percaya, termasuk anggota tim manajemen perusahaan dan sekutu ayahnya yang memiliki agenda tersembunyi. Arga bertemu dengan Andi Mardika, arsitek yang membantu pembangunan proyek tersebut, dan secara bertahap, ia mulai memahami kompleksitas jaringan yang dibangun ayahnya. Dalam prosesnya, Arga menghadapi tantangan moral dan dilematis antara menjalankan warisan ayahnya dengan idealismenya sendiri atau mengambil langkah lebih aman untuk melindungi dirinya dan keluarganya. Meskipun ia diliputi kebimbangan, Arga berusaha mempertahankan nilai-nilai kejujuran dan integritas yang ditanamkan oleh ayahnya, sambil berjuang untuk menemukan siapa dirinya sebenarnya di tengah segala kekayaan dan kekuasaan yang ia warisi. Pada puncaknya, Proyek Langit Biru akhirnya terungkap sebagai proyek ambisius yang ingin menciptakan ekosistem mandiri untuk mendukung kaum termarjinalkan di Indonesia. Proyek ini memiliki risiko besar, namun sekaligus menjadi kesempatan bagi Arga untuk memperbaiki masa lalunya dan melanjutkan visi besar ayahnya. Dalam sebuah pertarungan sengit dengan pihak-pihak yang berusaha mengambil alih proyek itu, Arga memutuskan untuk mengambil peran sebagai pemimpin sejati dan membawa perusahaan ke arah yang lebih positif dan manusiawi. Di akhir perjalanan, Arga menyadari bahwa warisan yang ia terima bukanlah beban, melainkan kesempatan untuk membuat perbedaan nyata bagi masyarakat, sekaligus kesempatan bagi dirinya untuk bangkit dari masa lalu yang kelam. Warisan ini menjadi kesempatan kedua yang membawanya pada jati diri baru dan pemahaman mendalam tentang arti keluarga, kekuasaan, dan tanggung jawab sejati.
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Dream of the Red Mansions

"Dream of the Red Mansions," the seminal novel penned by the Qing Dynasty writer Cao Xueqin, presents a vivid tapestry of life within the aristocratic society of China's feudal era. Despite the constraint of word count, I shall endeavor to encapsulate its translation into English and offer a concise portrayal of its iconic imagery. The title "Dream of the Red Mansions" itself, translated as "A Dream of Red Mansions" by Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang, alludes to the grandeur and opulence of the Jia clan's mansion, where the story unfolds. In Western cultures, "red" might connote blood or violence, whereas in the Chinese context, it symbolizes prosperity and status. This translation, though faithful to the original, carries a nuanced cultural difference that foreign readers may interpret through the lens of their own experiences. The novel revolves around the Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue families, portraying their rise and fall amidst the complexities of power, wealth, and love. The protagonist, Jia Baoyu, an enigmatic young man endowed with a "Jade of Spiritual Enlightenment," finds himself at the center of a web of relationships, particularly his unrequited love for Lin Daiyu, a delicate and sensitive beauty, and his arranged marriage to Xue Baochai, a more practical and conformist figure. The translation captures the intricate emotional landscape of these characters, rendering their intricate feelings and motivations in a manner that resonates with English-speaking audiences. The beauty of Lin Daiyu, for instance, is described in poetic terms that evoke her ethereal grace and fragile fragility, while Xue Baochai's character is portrayed as a bastion of traditional virtues, embodying the expectations of feudal society. The novel's imagery extends beyond the personal lives of its protagonists, encompassing the intricate architecture of the mansions, the rich tapestry of cultural practices, and the profound philosophy embedded in its poetry and prose. The "Red Mansions" themselves become a metaphor for the fleeting nature of wealth and power, serving as a backdrop for the play of human emotions and desires. In translation, the novel's rich cultural heritage and nuanced language pose significant challenges. Yet, the translators have striven to preserve the essence of the original work while adapting it to suit the sensibilities of English readers. Through their efforts, "Dream of the Red Mansions" transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, offering a window into the vibrant world of China's feudal aristocracy and the human drama that unfolded within its confines.
DaoistUgp21M · 2.7K Views

Little Goliath

'What is this?' Theodore thought as he opened his little eyes to what he assumes to be one of his parents who is dropping him off on the doorstep of a church at what seemed to be in the middle of nowhere, ---a few hours ago ago--- Theodore was like any other normal person: had a family, had dreams, filled with ambitiouns, liked games, sometimes goes outside, has preferences, filled with desire, and of course went through a difficult time in his life, he was just as normal as the average person is. but one thing he is different from others is that he likes roasting people online especially the rich, he loves making fake accounts just to meme people, judge thier preferences and give rating for their every day (unnecessary) objects, he even makes money from it by making videos about how stupid some rich people are. But that led him to his death when he was kidnapped by a rich woman, who he had made fun of... '???' He didn't know what happened after that... --- [Somewhere in a different time]--- 'Where am I?' he asked as he tries to move his head and eyes uncoordinated, there were noticeable things to hint where he was currently at; the church was styled like it was described from a dark fantasy book, the sky was clear with a few clouds roaming in the sky as the light of dawn hits them, and his parent who looked like a literal angel, '....they seemed to be speaking..." "....to think my offspring looked... Normal, even though you're mother is a human and I, Michael... am an angel... So shouldn't you be a €i@n¥?" The angel asked the infant, only to be replied with cooing, "Oh... Who am I kidding? You're just an infant, how can you even understand..... goodbye Little David" the angel said as he spans his wings wide, knocked on the church's door before he flew from the ground and vanished between the rays of dawn ——17——Years——Later—— 'Hmm', looking back at the moment, David sighed in his stupidity for realizing something that he should've considered, "Well I was very afraid and shaken from being reincarnated, so I really can't truly blame myself for not realizing.... Right?" He asked, seemingly into the air [No, from what I can see, the fault was totally on you] the voice of the male siri that suddenly replied to him "Well fuck you, this wasn't supposed to be my problem, I'm just a defect Nephilim, not someone who asked to be a hero!" [Correction, currently you're a captive of Achilles] "That's not what I meant! You retard of a Sy--" [Playing; Don't Stop Believing by Journey] ================= This work is inspired by the stories of; the origins of the Book of Giants (and pages from the Bible that references to the Book of Giants), The story of David and Goliath, the themes, setting, scenes, land, and stories from various legends, tales, myths, 'n methods in both western and middle eastern. "..." => Talking '...' => thinking (...) => Details/explanation [...] => moves/important terms/specific places #...# => links/inspirations/references for the chapter ..====.. => end of a scene/transition to another scene ================= A [Short] novel, Meaning this is a work that I did not put my all in, But it is something that I gave my thoughts to: the chapters, characters, the plot and the finale. each chapter has atleast (1.2k)-(1.7k) words but I might be able to make chapters with nearly (2k) words, I've learned that in my previous works, the chapters are short af [–=Notes=–] >This Test Novel shall only have 20 chapters, >Have limited descriptions given >English is my third language and I learned English through poetry at first, so please anyone, help point out some writing errors of mine that I didn't do right >I lack perseverance so I might only upload mostly once a week, sometimes twice a week, or worse scenario once a (few) month(s)
THADDEOUSSo7 · 3.8K Views
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