Two short stories about cops and groups that fight terrorism.

The genius artist Lu Zhiyun was raised in neglect since childhood, until she finally returned to the capital. Already past prime marriageable age, she throws herself into various matchmaking parties amongst the nobles of the capital, as arranged by her parents. But Pei Chongjin, commander of the imperial guards, secretly does everything he can to make sure that he'll be the only man for Lu Zhiyun. (Source: Tencent, translated)

I’m Meimei Tang, a hustler, a black widow who can lure you in with a few sweet words. I’ve spent my life perfecting the ‘art of the con,’ and I’m proud of what I do. Why shouldn’t I be? The hustle is the only thing that’s real in this world full of deceptions. So when you, Xiaoqing Xia, try to steal my biggest mark from me, with your pink frills and long lashes… Well, let’s just say I’m not one to go down without a fight. Game on. (Source: Tapas, edited)

In a time when giant department stores and supermarkets dominated the Japanese retail industry, two businessmen, Toshifumi Suzuki and Hideo Shimizu, discovered a new type of small retail store flourishing in America - the Seven Eleven. Called a “convenience store,” it was a concept new to the Japanese. Intrigued by this new idea and convinced that it would succeed in Japan as well, the two men put together a project team of fifteen members, all virtual novices to the retail trade, to bring this venture to their land. Staking his entire livelihood, young store owner Kenji Yamamoto volunteered to convert his family-owned liquor store into the first Seven Eleven in Japan. The hardship of negotiations, the oil shock, the struggle to cope with inadequate space were all met with resolve and innovation, culminating in what is now called the retail revolution! (Source: DMP)

A nuclear crisis dubbed as "Hellfire Blaze", that nearly pushed mankind to the brink of extinction. A group of elites' research gave results to a tree sapling that can absorb radiation, under the protection of the "shade", mankind started to revive civilization, giving birth to a cunning yet interesting New World of Murim.

The story takes place at the renowned private school "Nanahoshi" — also known as the school of the survival of the fittest. The school is famous for its incredibly skilled students and its nationally acclaimed achievements in various extracurricular activities. At the very core of this system, however, is a strict ranking system that is used to manage the students and reduces them to collections of numerical ratings of their abilities, from their intelligence to their looks. This school has an absolute ruler — a girl called Erika Kagurasaka, leader of the "Urban Lion" faction and holder of the title of "Pride." With the perilous ambition of defeating her and ascending to the throne as a tyrant, Kana Fujishiro starts his quest from the lowest possible rank...

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You should stay by my side rather than with a man who can't even promise you the future. Sana had promised to marry her boss, Mr. Kouta. However, one day, Mr. Kouta brought his pregnant fiancee to the office! Shocked and devastated, Sana ran out of work and broke down crying. Suddenly, the company president, Mr. Tougo, appeared before her. Although it was their first meeting, he comforted her with a kiss, and by the next day, she found herself promoted to be his secretary, leaving Sana completely confused. To make things even more bewildering, Tougo came to pick Sana up at her home, whisking her away on a private, overnight business trip. (Source: BisouBisou Comics)

She accidentally witnessed the president murdering his secretary. “Become my secretary, or die!” With one contract, he sealed her fate. She became his personal secretary and arranged everything from his appointments to ghosting lovers. In the past, her boyfriend had sold her virginity to the highest bidder, drugging her in the process so she could not resist. He’s an affluent boss, while she works multiple jobs... As nothing more than just a tool to him, how will she live out this contract relationship?! (Source: Webnovel)

Tang Xiaorou has a crush on Mo Jicheng and she just can't let it go. After ten years of painful, unrequited love, she wanted to give up. Even marriage was just a piece in his game. But whenever the cold Mo Jicheng came on to her, it still made her heart flutter. They could only show their feelings by hurting each other, but even as they fought, they made ripples in each others' hearts. They will stay together, as if she was fated to be forever held in the palm of his hand… (Source: Tencent, translated)

College student Fang Nan who was doing on-campus work had been involved in a murder case and been sentenced to be the murderer. Before the death penalty, he found that he was put into a death live show…His life was controlled by the audiences’ bounty. How could he survive in such a game? (Source: Webnovel)