Chapter 524

Because Shenzhen's inner and outer districts are two different worlds. The inner district is a prosperous, rapidly developing area, while the outer district becomes increasingly barren.

Translation: Because, the inner and outer parts of Shenzhen are two worlds. The inner part is a world of peace and prosperity, rapidly developing, while the outer part becomes increasingly desolate.

We need to keep it concise but faithful. Let's produce: "Because, the inner and outer parts of Shenzhen are two worlds. The inner part is a world of peace and prosperity, rapidly developing, while the outer part becomes increasingly desolate."

Check if any extra: we kept meaning.

In the inner area, there are bars, skyscrapers, various industries rising, and workers' wages are also much higher than in ordinary places.

Translation: In the inner part, bars, skyscrapers, various industries rise up, and workers' wages are much higher than in ordinary places.

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But in the outer area, most regions are heavy industry factories; there are not as many entertainment programs, and even the wages cannot compare to those of some second- and third-tier cities.

Translation: But in the outer part, most areas are factories of heavy industry; there are not as many entertainment programs, and even the labor force cannot compare to some second- and third-tier cities.

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Sometimes, late at night when you go out on the street, even if you have money you might not be able to get a taxi; most of the outer area is underdeveloped, with many graves in the wild mountains and many factories.

Translation: Sometimes, when you go out onto the street in the middle of the night, even if you have money you may not be able to get a taxi; most of the outer part is undeveloped land, with many graves in the wild mountains and many factories.

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Those with education and assets strive in the inner area; those without education or assets either go to factories in the outer area to work themselves to death, or borrow money here and there to set up a small stall in the outer area to make a living.

Translation: Those with education and assets strive in the inner part; those without education or assets either go to factories in the outer part to work themselves to death, or borrow money here and there to set up a small stall in the outer part to do some petty business.

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"What are you doing? Let go of Lele!" Suddenly, an angry shout came from behind; I turned around and saw Han Duo standing at the doorway, glaring at me.

Translation: "What are you doing? Let go of Lele!" Suddenly, an angry shout came from behind; I turned and saw Han Duo standing at the doorway, glaring at me.

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"Ah... you misunderstand, I'm not trying to hurt her, I..." I was frightened and let go of my grip on the little girl's wrist, stammering an explanation.

Translation: "Ah... don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to hurt her, I'm..." I frightenedly released my grip on the little girl's wrist and stammered an explanation.

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Han Duo walked over, gave me a cold glance, squatted down to touch the little girl's head, and said gently and pityingly: "Lele, be good, you and Xiao Hui take good care of Xiao Binbin here; Li Jiejie will take this brother back to get something, and soon we'll come with Mom to see you; you must obey, understand?"

Translation: Han Duo walked over, gave me a cold glance, squatted down to touch the little girl's head, and said gently and pityingly: "Lele, be good. You and Xiao Hui'er take good care of Xiao Binbin here. Li Jiejie will take this brother back to get something, and soon we'll come with Mom to see you. You must obey, understand?"

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Han Duo put down the bag in her hand; it was a bag of fresh bread and fruit. She took them out and gave them to the three children.

Translation: Han Duo put down the bag in her hand, which was a bag of fresh bread and fruit. She took them out and gave them to the three children.

We need to keep line break? It's one line. We'll keep as is.

The little girl named Lele took the bread, her face breaking into two sweet little dimples as she nodded obediently: "En, Li Jiejie, you and big brother go busy; I and Hui Meimei will take good care of Binbin Didi."

Translation: The little girl named Lele took the bread, two sweet dimples appeared on her face, she nodded obediently and said: "En, Li Jiejie, you and big brother go busy; I and Hui Meimei will take good care of Binbin Didi."

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"En... good" Han Duo kissed Lele's dirty forehead, then turned and walked out of the ward.

Translation: "En... be good." Han Duo kissed Lele's dirty forehead, then turned and walked out of the ward.

"Aren't you supposed to come with me to get that thing? Why are you still standing there?" Han Duo stopped at the ward door, snorted coldly at me.

Translation: "Aren't you supposed to come with me to get that thing? Why are you still standing there?" Han Duo stopped at the ward door and coldly snorted at me.

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At that moment I came to my senses, dazedly following Han Duo out of the ward.

Translation: Only then did I come to my senses, and I followed Han Duo out of the ward in a daze.

When we reached the hospital entrance, I was hungry, so I bought a few small cakes and drinks at the cake shop. I offered them to Han Duo asking if she wanted any, but she just arrogantly shook her head; feeling bored, I could only retract my outstretched hand.

Translation: When I reached the hospital entrance, I was hungry, so I bought a few small cakes and drinks at the cake shop. I offered them to Han Duo, asking if she wanted any, but she just arrogantly shook her head; feeling boring, I could only retract my outstretched hand.

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I got into a taxi again; Han Duo gave the driver an address, and I sat in the back seat munching on bread and drinks. Later, I couldn't resist my curiosity and leaned over to the Han Duo sitting beside me.

Translation: I got into a taxi again; Han Duo gave the driver an address, and I sat in the back seat gnawing on bread and drink. Later, unable to resist my curiosity, I moved over to sit beside Han Duo.

"Ah... those kids, what's your relationship with them? And aren't you called Han Duo? Why is there another name called Li Jiejie?" I asked as gently as I could, but all I got was Han Duo arrogantly turning her head away and disdainfully snorting: "None of your business!"

Translation: "Ah... what's your relationship with those kids? And aren't you called Han Duo? Why do you also have the nickname Li Jiejie?" I asked as gently as I could, but all I got was Han Duo arrogantly turning her head away and disdainfully snorting: "What's it to you!"

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She seemed to always be this stubborn and arrogant; so I just lowered my head to eat, not trying to get close to her anymore.

Translation: She seemed always to be stubborn and arrogant; so I just lowered my head to eat, no longer trying to get close to her.

After two bites, I found the cake had a stale overnight taste. Damn, this boss is so unscrupulous, selling overnight cake. I spat twice, then directly opened the window and threw out the bread and drink I was holding.

Translation: After two bites, I found the cake had a stale overnight smell. Damn, this boss is so unscrupulous, selling overnight cake. I spat twice, then flung open the window and threw the bread and drink out.

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"You..." Han Duo suddenly moved closer, glanced out the window and uttered a sentence, then gave me a very disgusted look, took back her words, and sat on the other side, as if she didn't want to be near me.

Translation: "You..." Han Duo suddenly leaned over, glanced out the window and uttered a sentence, then gave me a very disgusted look, took back her words, and moved her whole body to the other side, as if she didn't want to be near me.

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"You... what do you want? Just say it straight; this bread is stale, I can't eat it, so of course I threw it away." I said matter-of-factly; I don't understand, I just threw away a piece of bread, why does Han Duo look at me with such disgust?

Translation: "What... what is it? Just say it directly; this bread is overnight, inedible, so of course I threw it away." I said matter-of-factly; I don't understand, I just threw away a piece of bread, why does Han Duo look at me with such disgust?

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"Heh... just a piece of bread, right? Yeah, just a piece of bread." Han Duo gave a self-mocking smile, turned to hug her shoulders and sit firmly on the right side, then softly and coldly muttered: "People like you, who have never lacked food and clothing since childhood, will never know the pain of hunger."

Translation: "Heh... just a piece of bread! Right, just a piece of bread." Han Duo gave a self-mocking smile, turned to hug her shoulders and sit firmly on the right side, then finally whispered coldly: "People like you, who have never lacked food or clothing since childhood, will never know the pain of hunger."

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Han Duo's voice was very soft but her tone was cold. Is she blaming me for wasting food? I just don't get it—I only threw away a piece of bread, why did it suddenly provoke her aversion? Why are her eyes filled with disgust and hatred? Isn't it just an expired piece of bread?

Translation: Han Duo's voice was very soft, yet her tone was cold. Is she blaming me for wasting food? I just don't get it—I only threw away a piece of bread, how did it suddenly provoke her aversion? Why are her eyes filled with disgust and resentment? It's just an expired loaf of bread.

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The car slowly drove from Shenzhen's inner area to the outer area. When I met Han Duo, Shenzhen was indeed developing rapidly, but it wasn't exactly the place everyone dreamed of striking gold that everyone longs for.

Translation: The car slowly drove from Shenzhen's inner part to the outer part. When I met Han Duo, Shenzhen, despite its rapid development, was not entirely a place everyone dreamed of striking gold.

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Because Shenzhen's inner and outer districts are two worlds. The inner district is a prosperous, rapidly developing world, while the outer district becomes increasingly desolate. In the inner district, there are bars, skyscrapers, various industries rising, and workers' wages are also much higher than in ordinary places. But in the outer district, most regions are heavy industry factories; there are not as many entertainment programs, and even the wages cannot compare to those of some second- and third-tier cities. Sometimes, late at night when you go out on the street, even if you have money you might not be able to get a taxi; most of the outer area is underdeveloped, with many graves in the wild mountains and many factories. Those with education and assets strive in the inner district; those without education or assets either go to factories in the outer district to work themselves to death, or borrow money here and there to set up a small stall in the outer district to make a living.

Translation: Because, the inner and outer parts of Shenzhen are two worlds. The inner part is a world of peace and prosperity, rapidly developing, while the outer part becomes increasingly desolate. In the inner part, bars, skyscrapers, various industries rise up, and workers' wages are much higher than in ordinary places. But in the outer part, most areas are factories of heavy industry; there are not as many entertainment programs, and even the labor force cannot compare to some second- and third-tier cities. Sometimes, when you go out onto the street in the middle of the night, even if you have money you may not be able to get a taxi; most of the outer part is undeveloped land, with many graves in the wild mountains and many factories. Those with education and assets strive in the inner part; those without education or assets either go to factories in the outer part to work themselves to death, or borrow money here and there to set up a small stall in the outer part to do some petty business.

We need to keep the repetition; it's fine.

Of course, although the outer district cannot compare to the inner district's prosperity, you also cannot say there is absolutely no human activity there. It's just that the levels of prosperity are a stark contrast.

Translation: Of course, although the outer part cannot compare to the inner part's prosperity, you can't say it's completely devoid of life. It's just that the contrast in prosperity between the two is very stark.

The car passed a stretch of road with electronic products on both sides, continued on the highway, Mercedes-Benz-ing.

Translation: The car passed a stretch of road lined on both sides with electronic products, then continued on the highway, Mercedes-Benzing.

continued on the highway in a Mercedes-Benz

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Suddenly, Han Duo sitting next to me shouted at the driver: "Stop the car!"

Translation: Suddenly, Han Duo, sitting beside me, shouted at the driver: "Stop!"

Then the car jerked to a halt, Han Duo directly opened the car door and hurriedly got out.

Translation: Then the car jerked to a halt; Han Duo flung open the door and hurriedly jumped out.

"Hey, wait, miss, you haven't paid yet!" the driver waved at Han Duo.

Translation: "Hey, wait, miss, you haven't paid yet!" the driver waved at Han Duo.

"Never mind, I'll pay, how much?" I directly took out my wallet and paid the fare. After getting out of the car, I actually saw Han Duo start to jaywalk, rushing across the road to the other side.

Translation: "Don't call out, I'll pay, how much?" I directly took out my wallet and paid the fare. After getting out of the car, I unexpectedly saw Han Duo start to cross the street, rushing to the other side.

I followed the direction Han Duo was running and saw a scene that made my heart ache.

Translation: I followed the direction of Han Duo's run and saw a scene that gripped my heart.

A dirty little girl, left hand holding a black bag, right hand clutching an aluminum can, was sprinting along the highway; a mixed-breed big wolf dog chased her closely behind, almost biting her clothes with its wide mouth.

Translation: A dirty little girl, left hand holding a black bag, right hand pinching a can, was sprinting along the highway; a mixed-color big wolf dog chased her closely, its big mouth with sharp teeth almost biting the hem of her clothes.

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At the moment the little girl fell, Han Duo finally ran over. Han Duo used her body to block the wolf dog, watching as the wolf dog was about to pounce on her...

Translation: At the moment the little girl fell, Han Duo finally ran over. She used her body to block the big wolf dog, and it looked like the dog was about to pounce on her……

At the critical moment, I picked up a brick on the road, ran halfway, and threw myself forward; the brick hit the wolf dog squarely, throwing it half a meter away, thus saving Han Duo and the little girl.

Translation: In the nick of time, I picked up a brick on the highway, ran halfway, and lunged forward; the brick struck the big wolf dog squarely, throwing it half a meter away, finally saving Han Duo and the little girl.

The wolf dog, hit by the brick, became enraged, baring its fangs and charging at me again. When a dog goes mad, it's terrifying, especially a half-wolf, half-dog big wolf dog.

Translation: The wolf dog, flung away by me, went berserk, baring its sharp teeth and charging at me again. When a dog goes mad it's terrifying, especially a half-dog half-wolf big wolf dog.

"One two three four five, metal wood water fire earth, tiger descends from heaven..." In the emergency, I recited the Dog-Sealing Technique, drew a flower character in my palm, and slapped it onto the wolf dog's head.

Translation: "One two three four five, metal wood water fire earth, tiger descends from heaven..." In the emergency, I chanted the Dog-Sealing Technique, drew a flower pattern in my palm, and slapped it onto the wolf dog's head.

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I have used this Dog-Sealing Technique many times before; it's infallible. The wolf dog, struck by my drawn character, lowered its head and whined twice, then turned and ran away.

Translation: I have used this Dog-Sealing Technique many times before; it's unfailingly effective. The wolf dog, struck by my drawn characters, lowered its head and whined twice, then turned and ran.

Han Duo is actually quite kind. After the wolf dog left, I turned to look at Han Duo, and a thought flashed through my mind: being able to step forward for a stranger's child, Han Duo's heart doesn't seem so bad, does it?

Translation: Han Duo is actually quite kind. After the wolf dog left, I turned to look at her and a thought flashed through my mind: To step forward for a stranger's child, her heart isn't bad, is it?

Just then, the little girl in Han Duo's arms lifted her head and cried pitifully: "Li Jiejie, the dog bullied Xin Xin again, it bit her foot, Xin Xin hurts so much!"

Translation: At that moment, the little girl in Han Duo's arms lifted her head and tearfully complained: "Li Jiejie, the dog bullied Xin Xin again, it even bit her foot, Xin Xin hurts so much!"

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The little girl's words shocked me—she actually knows Han Duo. But I didn't have time to think about anything else, because according to the little girl, she was bitten on the thigh by the wolf dog.

Translation: The little girl's words shocked me—she actually knew Han Duo too. But I had no time to think about anything else, because according to her, the wolf dog had bitten her on the thigh.

The wolf dog differs from ordinary breeds; it's ferocious and hard to tame, half wolf half dog, and when it goes mad it can kill a person. Naturally, the toxin in its teeth is also the most severe.

Translation: The wolf dog differs from ordinary breeds; it's feral and hard to tame, half wolf half dog, and when it goes mad it can be deadly. Naturally, the toxin in its teeth is also the most severe.

So I rushed over and urged Han Duo: "What are you standing there for? Quickly take the child to the hospital for a rabies shot!"

Translation: So I rushed over and urged Han Duo: "What are you standing there for? Quickly take the child to the hospital for a rabies shot!"

After I said that, a big fat man suddenly ran from the side of the road; when he reached Han Duo's side, he glanced at the bleeding wolf dog and at Han Duo, then furiously picked up a brick.

Translation: After I finished speaking, a big fat man suddenly came running from the side of the road; when he reached Han Duo's side, he glanced at the bleeding wolf dog and her, then furiously picked up a brick.

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"What are you doing?" Seeing this big fat man running over with a brick, I feared he might harm Han Duo, so I quickly used my body to shield Han Duo and Xin Xin.

Translation: "Hey what are you doing..." Seeing this tall fat man running over with a brick, I feared he might harm Han Duo, so I quickly used my body to shield her and Xin Xin.

But I didn't expect Han Duo to suddenly go berserk, push me aside, rush forward, grab the fat man's sleeve, and shout hoarsely: "You dead fat guy, did the orphans from our orphanage provoke you? Why, every time our orphans go to your restaurant to pick up those bottles and cans, you just chase them away with a broom and set the dogs on them."

Translation: But I never expected Han Duo to suddenly go berserk; she shoved me aside, ran up and grabbed the fat man's sleeve, shouting hoarsely: "You dead fat guy, have the orphans' kids provoked you? Why, whenever our orphans' children go to your restaurant to pick up those bottles and cans, you just chase them away with a broom and set the dogs on them."

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"We are orphans, but we don't steal or rob, nor have we ever reached out to you for help. Those are just leftover wine bottles thrown away by customers, worth a few bucks; I ask you... why do you have not even a shred of sympathy?" Han Duo sobbed hoarsely, her eye sockets swollen.

Translation: "We are orphans, but we don't steal or rob, and we've never held out our hands to you for handouts. Those are just a few liquor bottles left over by customers and thrown away, worth a few coins; I ask you... why do you have not a shred of compassion?" Han Duo cried hoarsely, her eye sockets swelling.

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She shouted at the charging fat man: "You want to smash, huh? Come, my head is right here—smash it."

Translation: She shouted at the charging fat man: "If you want to smash, then come—my head is right here, smash it."