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Shanghai Orchestra Genshin

Embracing destiny

The night was cloaked in a thick fog, the city of Shanghai shimmering in the distance like a sea of broken stars. Li Wei stood at the large window of her modest apartment, cradling her daughter, Mei Ling, in her arms. The city's vibrant life seemed a world away as she gazed out, lost in her thoughts. It had been four years since Zhang Ming, the man who had stolen her heart and shattered it, walked out of her life. The man who was not just her lover but the father of her child. His sudden return had stirred up emotions she had long buried, reopening wounds she thought had healed. Li Wei's mind drifted back to the first time she met Zhang Ming. She had been the diligent HR manager tasked with onboarding the new CEO. An error in the system led her to believe he was an undercover auditor sent to evaluate the company’s practices. Determined to impress, she had gone out of her way to make his transition smooth. Little did she know, her kindness would be the spark that ignited a forbidden romance. Their love had been as passionate as it was secretive. Stolen glances during meetings, hidden kisses in the elevator, and whispered confessions late into the night. But the truth had a way of surfacing. When she discovered his true identity, the betrayal had cut deep. Zhang Ming's resignation, intended to protect her, only left her more isolated and heartbroken. In the months that followed, Li Wei discovered she was pregnant. The news had been a beacon of hope in her darkest hour. She chose to keep the child, raising Mei Ling on her own while burying herself in her work. Every day was a struggle, but Mei Ling's smile gave her the strength to carry on. Tonight, as she held Mei Ling close, the knock on the door startled her. Her heart raced as she approached, a sense of dread mingled with hope. She opened the door to find Zhang Ming standing there, older and wearier but with the same intense gaze that had once melted her defenses. He looked at her with a mixture of hope and regret, his eyes lingering on the child in her arms. In that moment, Li Wei knew their story was far from over. The past and present collided, setting the stage for a tumultuous journey of redemption, love, and second chances.
Mylliscribe · 3.3K Views

GOD MODE FRESHMAN: Trillionaire Simulator

Title: Trillionaire Student: The Art of Corporate Warfare Genre: Cyberpunk Corporate Drama / Tech Romance Setting: Near-future Shanghai (2045) where blockchain dynasties and AI oligarchs dominate global finance. Protagonist: · Ye Chen: A 22-year-old financial prodigy with military-grade neural implants. Orphaned and self-made, he accidentally inherits trillion-yuan assets tied to a cryogenically preserved heiress. · Su Ning: A "frozen elite" heiress resurrected from cryostasis. Her trauma-encrypted mind holds the keys to her family's blockchain empire. Core Plot: When Ye decrypts suicidal patterns in Su's neural data, their forced partnership to upgrade her emotional firewall exposes: 1. Corporate Espionage: Rival tech giants weaponize celebrity scandals as NFT commodities. 2. Family Conspiracy: Su's mother audits her memories like hostile mergers. 3. Hidden Protocol: A blockchain ledger tracking physical intimacy as corporate liability. Key Westernized Elements: · Boardroom duels in holographic Hunger Games-style shareholder arenas · Romance through shared neural hacking of trauma encryption · Memetic warfare where viral tweets manipulate stock markets Themes: · Capitalism 2.0 (emotions as crypto assets, SEC-regulated marriage contracts) · Cybernetic identity (childhood trauma rebuilt as AI firewalls) · East-West fusion (Tang poetry as quantum encryption keys) Cultural Bridges: · "Black Swan Fund" → "Quantum Contingency Fund" · Neural interface battles styled as The Matrix meets Game of Thrones · Food metaphors: Xiaolongbao dumplings as encrypted data carriers
D_Fdu_bei · 4.3K Views

Traveler's Will: Chronicles of the Lost Worlds

This is the tale of the Traveler, a man driven by a quest for meaning and a thirst to define his own worth. Follow him, as he journeys through a world shrouded in darkness. As his story is told, he shall confront his deepest fears in a relentless battle for survival. His path is fraught with cruel sorrow, wandering, and the relentless pursuit of freedom from a cruel fate. Bear witness to a journey fueled by unmatched will, where one man’s struggle shall be the catalyst to ignite a legend! ~ Synopsis, courtesy from BrokenAmbition --- Q/A: Is this your first attempt at writing a novel? Yes, this is my first attempt at writing a novel. English isn't my first language, so I would appreciate any help pointing out grammar mistakes and other errors. I'm excited to share the world I've been building since my teenage years. What can readers expect in terms of progression? The first arc, consisting of roughly 50 chapters, will introduce the main characters, the power system, and some world-building concepts. Following this, the story will be packed with action, adventure, numerous battles, mysteries, and clever plots. How will the writing develop? The writing will continue to improve in the later chapters. There may be some inconsistencies between the early chapters (1-23) and the later ones (after chapter 23). I plan to rewrite the earlier chapters in the future, but please bear with me as I manage a heavy work schedule. What should I expect from the story's pacing and focus? The novel has a slow-to-medium burn pace. It is character-focused, with a rich blend of world-building. Some details will be revealed through dialogues, while others will emerge from the background composition. Think of it like an orchestra: the characters are the main instruments, with the world-building, power systems, and society forming a slow-burning backdrop. What makes this novel unique? The power system is based on psychological aspects such as personality, traits, and flaws. It incorporates duality, meaning nothing is static or set in stone. A weaker character can defeat a stronger one by exploiting the opponent's flaws and traits, emphasizing strategic thinking. What are the tones of the story? The story has its dark elements, exploring societal struggles and madness. However, I also love the sense of adventure and fun, so readers can expect some lighter, humorous moments. How long are the chapters? Each chapter is approximately 2000 words. What is the chapter release schedule? I aim to release at least five chapters a week.
vorlefan · 96.1K Views

Adventure of Zhao

Dear Bosstraatnese, my friends, and those who once lived on Bosstraat, Twenty-five years ago, we navigated the alleys and woods of Hasselt and Diepenbeek with our broken English. Alongside foamy beers, hot wine and waffles, we debated European history, culture, politics, the future, music, and folklore, and created a series of inside jokes that still shine in my memory to this day. Now, with the rapid advancement of new technologies, where neural implants rewrite human cognition and quantum tunneling blurs the world's boundaries, I'm crafting an adventure titled Adventure of Zhao—a vessel that preserves the DNA of our shared cross - cultural wonders. The story is set in Huinan Town, Shanghai, in 2025. It tells the tale of Zhao Ming, an ordinary 48 years old clerk in his zodiac year. At seven o'clock on the eighth day of the first lunar month, while riding his electric bike to work, he suddenly noticed double - vision. Curiously, he discovered that these were glimpses of another world. Unable to resist his curiosity, he entered this parallel realm only to find it occupied by alien creatures even smaller than viruses. Humans were confined to tiny safe zones, at risk of infection with the slightest misstep. Once infected, they could only alleviate symptoms with herbal remedies, but the fate of becoming a puppet was irreversible. Fortunately, he found that the cola he carried could significantly relieve the infection symptoms. Even better, whenever he saw the double - vision again, he could return to his original world. Thus, a miracle doctor emerged in the other world. His blue and red potions saved many lives. He actively established an impregnable stronghold in an abandoned town on the front line (a town in Los Angeles, USA), which became a reliable supply point for exploration teams from diverse ethnic and national backgrounds. Through trading with the exploration teams, he provided many affordable supplies for the civilians in the safe zone, earning universal praise. Unbeknownst to all, cola syrup, AI technology, nuclear power batteries, robots, and other items were quietly delivered to the stronghold, becoming powerful weapons against the alien creatures. The climax of this novel hinges on a fact we prove every day: Friction between cultures doesn't breed chaos but joy—the very energy that fueled our midnight laughs and loud talks in the Common Room in our twenties. Will you let your laughter be forever etched on this speculative tapestry? I'm compiling my memories and adding my imagination—from the Nordic regions to Sicily, Italy—to fuel the narrative core. Let's use time - travel to create an all - powerful version of ourselves, for as my story will demonstrate, the most radical future is built upon a beloved past. With nostalgia for Bosstraat, Spencer P.S. The draft includes a strange creature called the "Toad - mouthed Owl," which can speak in our idioms. When it declares, "Fxxkxx Bxxxx!", be ready to cringe/laugh!
DaoistSGGKiH · 889 Views

Chasing the light in the darkness

Lin Kecong is a quiet and depressed person. Since the age of 5, his father, Lin Daqiang have lost his business and become a gambler and a drunkard. He become violence and start beating up Kecong. On Kecong 6 years old birthday, Kecong and his mum Li Xuefen was celebrating his birthday. At 10pm, a drunk Daqiang pulled Kecong out of his room and locked him inside the dark store room of their farm. Xuefen kept knocking on the door to ask him to stop beating their son. But Daqiang tied up Kecong and kept using his belt to whip him hardly. After whipping he spray water on him and leave him inside the darkroom with all the rats and cockroaches. The next morning, his mother quickly sent him to the nearest hospital. Xuefen worried of his health, she bring Kecong and leave the farm and leave her hubby. Xuefen went to Shanghai city to work as a bar hostess to bring up Kecong. Kecong did not know what she work as. 13 years old, Kecong successfully got into Shanghai High school. Everyone in the school despair him as his school uniform is also dirty and torn. 13 years old Kecong have been working in MacDonalds after school hours to help his mother to pay the house rental. 14 years old that year, Daqiang found him and beat him up badly. The next day he fainted in the art classroom due to fever cos of his leg and back injuries. His teacher, Chen Ming and his senior, Wang Jia Hao sent him to the hospital. His mother known of his injuries and found out that the injuries were caused by Daqiang, she took a knife and look for him. Kecong rushed over to look for his mother but instead he saw his mother got killed by his father. Daqiang got caught and went into prison for 10 years. Due to the incident, Kecong went into depression and start talking to himself. In the school he cried everyday. Jia Hao and Chen Ming kept looking after him. A month later after hearing his father went to jail, he took a knife in the arts classroom and cut his wrist. Out of sympathy, Jia Hao started looking after him and even brought him to his condominium to stay with him. After six months being together, the both of them fell in love with each other. Jia Hao applied for Shanghai university but his parents insisted that he go to Harvard University to study medicine. Later his mother felt strange and followed him back to the condominium and saw the both of them kissing in the room without clothes on. Out of anger, she informed his father. His father asked his men to abduct Kecong to his warehouse. They tied him and kept beating him. Jia Hao mother, Wang pei pei slapped him and said him disgusting. Kecong did not dare to answer a word. Chen Ming informed Jia Hao that Kecong was abducted by his parents. He went up to his father’s office and begged him to release Kecong. Pei pei said as long as he willing to go to Harvard they will take as this matter never happened before. Left with no choice, he accepted their request and asked them to give Kecong some money to see doctor and give him a place to stay. They agreed and release him. Without leaving a word to Kecong, Jia Hao left Shanghai to Harvard university to study. Kecong nearly lost his right leg and he went into depression again. He accepted Jia hao’s parents money as a loan and rejected their condo to stay. In the hospital he committed suicide twice. After recovery, Chen Ming took him in to stay in his house but he rejected. After finishing his secondary school, Kecong started to work. He work few jobs a day; a courier in the day, by night he went to a gay pub to work as a waiter. He rent a small old attic room to stay. He eat a box of rice or noodles for a week and biscuits for a week. 3 years later, while sending courier service to an advertising company, the manager spot his looks and offered him to act in an advertisement. The advertisement made him famous overnight. By 22, he managed to return back the money to pei pei and pay off his dad loans.
Michelle_Chan0220 · 24K Views

Yue’s Journey: The Soft Flames of Shanghai

Historical Fiction | Adventure | Action | Romance | Intrigue | Coming-of-Age | Drama In the turbulent shadows of 1930s Shanghai, where war brews and power struggles simmer beneath a gilded surface, Liang Yue is a force to be reckoned with—fiery, fearless, and unwilling to bow to anyone. Born the daughter of a powerful Chinese official, she lives in luxury, but her sharp mind and biting words leave no room for submission. When her father forces her into a marriage of convenience, Yue’s rebellion ignites. She flees, determined to forge her own destiny. As the world teeters on the brink of war, Yue stumbles upon a conspiracy that could shatter not just her life but the fragile peace of Shanghai itself. In a city where loyalty is a luxury and truth is a rare commodity, Yue’s quest for justice puts her in the crosshairs of those who will do anything to protect their secrets. In the midst of this volatile landscape is Rei, a man whose loyalties are as murky as the waters of Shanghai’s underworld. Their connection is undeniable—magnetic and dangerous—but it’s also fraught with desire and peril. One fateful night, as the storm clouds gather and the city's lights flicker: "You think you can play in this game without consequences, Liang Yue?" Rei’s voice is a low growl, his fingers brushing her cheek as if daring her to back down. Her eyes lock with his, unwavering. "I don’t play games, Rei. I burn them to the ground." As war draws closer and Shanghai’s fate hangs in the balance, Yue must decide—will she let herself be consumed by the flames of conflict, or will she rise from the ashes as a force too powerful to deny? Between a forbidden love and a city on the edge of destruction, the stakes have never been higher. Yue’s Journey: The Soft Flames of Shanghai is a tale of rebellion, danger, and a romance that could either save or destroy them all. With every betrayal, Yue must confront a burning question—what is she willing to sacrifice for freedom?
S_M_Orin · 466 Views

Love, hatred and revenge

Song Cheng Xian is a famous Korean artist. He was born in South Korea to mainland parents and is one of the top five entrepreneurs in South Korea. In college, he was studying at the University of Singapore and met his girlfriend of six years, Mi Xueer. He loves her very much. In the third year, Chengxian took Xueer to Busan and proposed to her, but she rejected him. Afterwards, due to work and separation, Xueer proposed to break up. However, Chengxian never forgot her. They have not forgotten each other. In order to find out about Chengxian, Xueer went to work in Busan. She works at her father's seafood stall. Cheng Xian was filming there and met her again. However, An Zaikang, the vice president of Busan's largest group, also likes her. Because Jae Kang wanted to have Xueer, he kidnapped Chengxian and forced Xueer to marry him. A year later, Xueer and Zai Kang got married. On the wedding day, Chengxian rescue Xueer and injured Zai Kang. Chengxian was acquitted and convicted in Shanghai prison for 5 years. Xueer lost all her memories after the mishap and went to Shanghai to work at her mother company, Li enterprise, one of the top 5 biggest companies in Shanghai. Chengxian spend peacefully in Shanghai qingpu prison for the past four years till the second last day of his sentence, he was beaten up badly and was acid-scarred by Thomas bodyguards in the Prison. His lower right leg was scarred badly and his right face near his eye was scarred and cut deeply. The bodyguard also forced acid down Chengxian throat. Chengxian was in coma for close to half a year. He lost his right leg, his right face disfigured and he almost lost his voice and he was poisoned for few years damaging his stomach and liver. Within this five years, Thomas chased Xueer, but he did not realised that she have regain all her memories on the third year when Chengxian is still in prison. She try to be close to him to get evidences against Thomas Jiang. After Chengxian regain his consciousness, he became very depressed and frequently have side effects of the poison, occasionally have headaches and vomiting blood. He secretly follow Xueer to see her. His parents tried their best to find a famous tcm doctor at Huang Shan.
Michelle_Chan0220 · 11.9K Views

My 75 days

Tsinghua University Beijing 10 June 2008. Liang Junhuan, an IT hacker specialist ,saw Zheng kerling, who is a medical student, with her friends at the library. He fell in love with her at first sight. From that day onwards, he secretly followed her wherever she goes. Junhuan have a best friend, Shawn Li, a medical student in the school. They have been friends since secondary school. Junhuan have a heavy gambler father, Liang Junshan. His mother passed away from cancer when he was 15. After he finished his college , he ran away from home and stayed at a small rented room and got his scholarship and studied in the university. 2009. He saw kerling crossing the road and a lorry was dashing towards her. He immediately pushed her away and his right knee got fractured due to the accident. Since then, he and kerling become friends. Half a year later they become a pair. But kerling did not reveal her real identity to Junhuan as she is actually Shanghai top five enterprises, Zheng kerdong’s dayghter. 2012, they have been together for three years and they stayed in a small apartment for one year. That year, kerling found out she got pregnant after valentine day celebration. That night Junhuan also proposed to her and she accepted his proposal. But things did not turn out what they expected. Junhuan fell and fainted in his workplace. As the nurse cannot find kerling, she called Junshan. Junshan found back Junhuan and locked him up in a small logistics container where he worked at Yeh enterprises. He even found out that after the diagnosis, Junhuan contracted stage 2 bone cancer. He looked for Yeh jiaming, to loan a huge amount of money for Junhuan medical expenses, but in reality he used it mainly for gambling. Junhuan fainted in the locker due to hunger and swelling of the tumor in his right knee. Junhuan immediately send him to the hospital where Sam Li, Shawn brother worked in. kerling kept looking for Junhuan, but to no avail. Left with no choice and pregnant, she went back to her own family. Back at the Zheng family, her parents accepted her and the baby. Two years later.2014. Junhuan met back kerling in Shanghai. He saw her with another man, Luo Cheng kang. She also saw him crippled with another woman, Yeh fen with a small girl. kerling gave a tight slap and left immediately. Junhuan secretly behind fen checked on kerling and start to get close to her again. But he didn’t know that fen know about it all along. On Christmas that year, he bought a huge teddy bear and went to the hospital where kerling worked in. Kerling accepted his gift but gave a wedding invitation card to him and told him she is going to marry Luo Cheng kang, Shanghai famous heart surgeon. All hopes shattered like glass. Junhuan not only lost kerling but he was beaten badly by yeh fen and tortured badly. He lost the sight of his right eye and almost lost his speech due to the pouring of boiling hot water into his throat. Junhuan spent his life miserably in the yeh family. He was treated like a dog to pay off his father’s and his own medical debts. Sadly in late 2017, he was diagnosed with the late stage of liver cancer due to the relapse of his bone cancer, wide spreading to his liver and lungs.
Michelle_Chan0220 · 6.1K Views

Love's Wild Card

The Heiress Sisters "Big" Miss and "Little" Miss, please stop tormenting me! I'm begging you!" One heroic moment at a Manhattan restaurant introduces Alex Stone to a stunning beauty who turns out to be Emma Carter—the daughter of his company's Shanghai CEO. In other words, the "Big Miss" herself. But beneath her elegant exterior and graceful demeanor, this heiress has a side that nobody sees coming. It's enough to drive a man crazy! Be your housekeeper? Big Miss, are you joking? You can barely make instant noodles, and you want to be my housekeeper? The CEO has two daughters? Wait—so that beauty I antagonized on the subway is the "Little Miss"? What? You're moving in too? No! Please, have mercy! One sister is more than enough to handle, and now there's another? They really are something else, these "Big" and "Little" Misses! The "Big" Miss may look elegant and gentle, but she's hopelessly scatter-brained. The "Little" Miss might appear cold and stunning, but she's got the temper of a spitfire. To make matters worse, these sisters have been like oil and water since childhood—and now they're both living under my roof. Talk about a full house! I set out to chase beautiful women, but these "Big" and "Little" Misses ended up chasing me instead! How is a man supposed to survive this? These beautiful heiresses are anything but docile. How's a simple white-collar worker supposed to handle their antics? They say a man who isn't a little roguish isn't developing normally. Well, I'm all man—shouldn't I enjoy this situation? Who am I? Just a guy who spends three days a week creating legends, two days falling in love, one day being eccentric, and the remaining day searching for the edge of the world and the kingdom of ice. But love... love isn't simple. The only things that can grip you for life are your teeth and love!
LuminousLetterS · 12.7K Views

I m not a Taoist

Fang Ming isn’t a Taoist—at least, not in the traditional sense. Raised by a mysterious master in a remote village, he possesses knowledge of ancient metaphysics, face reading, and mystical arts. Armed with these skills and the teachings of his late mentor, Fang Ming embarks on a journey that bridges the worlds of the supernatural and modern society. His path leads him to Shanghai, where his unconventional appearance and cryptic warnings set him apart in a bustling city that thrives on skepticism. When a chance encounter on the subway allows him to save Jiang Yingying, a spirited young woman, from an ominous fate, their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. Fang Ming’s journey takes him deeper into the city’s web of wealth, power, and hidden secrets, as he fulfills promises made by his late master. When he arrives at the opulent villa of the Liang family to deliver a protective charm, he discovers the weight of past obligations and the challenges of navigating a world ruled by ambition and doubt. Blending ancient wisdom with modern dilemmas, The Super Wizard explores themes of destiny, belief, and the clash between tradition and progress. In a world where the mystical is often dismissed, can Fang Ming prove the value of his skills while staying true to the principles of his master? And as he uncovers deeper conspiracies and unexpected allies, will his journey reveal not only the power of his abilities but also the truth of who he really is?
DaoistHhdUxp · 2.7K Views
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