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I do not own the story, it was a chinese novel. "For offline purposes"
Author: Hua Que
Du Yaoyao found herself trapped within the pages of "I Am a Mighty Minister," a riveting and innovative novel set in ancient China. The original tale followed the ascent of a male protagonist who climbed the social ladder, amassing wealth and losing his wife, only to eventually become a highly esteemed minister surrounded by numerous beauties. Unfortunately for Du Yaoyao, she was cast as the despised cannon fodder wife who met her demise early on. This character was depicted as arrogant, domineering, and lascivious, ultimately leading to the protagonist's downfall as Prime Minister.
Upon her time-traveling revelation that she had a mere three months left to live, Du Yaoyao resolved to change her fate. Determined to cling to the male protagonist's coattails, she encouraged him to pursue relationships with all the beautiful women mentioned in the original narrative, hoping to win his favor and secure her survival. However, each time she attempted to play matchmaker, she found herself entangled in passionate encounters with the protagonist, leaving her bedridden for days on end.
Despite her protests, the relentless protagonist insisted on impregnating her, much to Du Yaoyao's dismay. She cried out for help, longing only to act as the protagonist's matchmaker, not to become the mother of his child. Thus unfolded the tale of Bai Qie, the cunning and formidable minister, pitted against Du Yaoyao, the reluctant accomplice thrust into a world of beauties and political intrigue.
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Jessi Albright needs a vacation. With few clients for her life makeover business, it's hard to justify getting away, even for a weekend. But when she finally gets away to a much-needed retreat in Saltport, her vacation is undermined by a misplaced credit card. Desperate for some cash, she makes an emergency stop at the local ATM. It was supposed to be a short detour, five minutes max.
She got far more than she swiped her bank card for. Prince Tewen, a merman, kidnaps her and the $70 million dollars the ATM mysteriously gave her. The only way out is for Jessi to transform the prince into a human in twenty-four hours and get him into a gala in thirty-six. Even if such a makeover is feasible, it's certain to cost a fortune, a $70 million dollar fortune.
From yachts to New York to sea urchin extract, this part-comedy part-absurd tail is sure to **make you question your life choices as much as Jessi.
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74. You have an ATM that gives you the exact amount of money you need to survive for the day. How you spend it is your choice. Today you are given $70,000,000.
ONC 2023 Shortlister
Open Door Awards 2024 - Best Blurb
The NaNo Watt 2024 - Novella Grand Winner
ONC Milestone Road Map:
Chapter One: 2,321 words (2k)
Chapter Four: 9,184 (8k)
Chapter Nine: 20,241 (20k)
Word Count: 25,310