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    Little Panda

    Stories 52
    Chapters 6,700
    Words 103.3 M
    Comments 4,641
    Reading 358 days, 15 hours358 d, 15 h
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 24

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      by Little Panda — For Anzhi, the hardest part of elementary school was never the textbook material or getting along with her classmates. It was her turtle-speed growth spurts, which stood in the way of her skipping a grade. At first, back in first grade, she managed to pay attention in class. The environment was new, she had a naturally obedient personality, and because her Grandfather had also been a teacher, she had an innate respect for them. But eventually, she just couldn't listen anymore. And since she sat in the…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 27

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      by Little Panda — Beginning to Grow Up (Part 2) Liu Yiyi wasn't one to bicker with Anzhi anyway. She had other things on her mind. "My Mom calls me every single day, telling me to go on blind dates. Aren't international calls expensive?! I went, but what kind of crooked melons and split datescrooked melons and split dates: An idiom for ugly or inferior things; used by Liu Yiyi to describe the men she meets on blind dates. were they?" "Sigh, have you noticed? Good men are practically extinct these days. The second they…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 22

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      by Little Panda — First Day of Elementary School (Part 2) The young math teacher, having finally finished her warm-up, moved from the number 10 to 20, transitioning from the concept of addition to subtraction. "We know that 10+1=11 and 10+7=17. So, if we reverse it, 11-1=10, and 17-7=10. Now, what is 17-3? Very good, I see a lot of you are already counting on your fingers. Don't rush, let's look at the blackboard first…" The math teacher had prepared the problems on the board in advance. The first row read: 11-9=,…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 18

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      by Little Panda — Passing the YearHanzi: 过年 | Pinyin: guònián | Context: This is the common term for celebrating the Lunar New Year. As the year's end was approaching, Yan Qi's Eldest Brother, Yan Yidong,Hanzi: 言以东 | Pinyin: Yán Yǐdōng rushed back from out of town. He was only home for a short while, but he got to meet Anzhi. He had a serious, squarish face with deep-set features, sword-like eyebrows, and large eyes. He wasn't one for smiling or talking carelessly,Hanzi: 不苟言笑 | Pinyin:…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 19

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      by Little Panda — Fireworks Considering the elders’ age and the children's early bedtime, they had their dumplings well before midnight. At ten o’clock, after everyone had finished eating, Grandfather Yan and Grandmother Yan were the first to return to their rooms. Eldest YanHanzi: 言老大 | Pinyin: Yán lǎodà | Context: An informal nickname for the eldest brother, Yan Yidong. 'Lao Da' (老大) means 'Old Eldest' and is a common, casual way to refer to the firstborn son. and his wife led the twins away, and Yan…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 20

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      by Little Panda — Temple FairHanzi: 庙会 | Pinyin: miàohuì | Context: A traditional Chinese festival held at temples, usually around the Lunar New Year. They feature folk art performances, games, local snacks, and vendors selling crafts and goods. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year,Hanzi: 年初五 | Pinyin: nián chū wǔ | Context: The fifth day of the first lunar month. This day marks the end of the major taboos associated with the New Year and is traditionally the day businesses reopen. Liu Yiyi came to…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 23

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      by Little Panda — Wuwawuwa "Up High!" “Children need to be treated with care. They need kisses, hugs, attention, and encouragement. They need the reassurance of love and security. Deprived of these, their hearts will inevitably hide hollow places.” That was a line from Anni Baobei'sHanzi: 安妮宝贝 | Pinyin: Ānnī Bǎobèi | Context: The pen name of Li Jie (励婕), a popular modern Chinese female author known for her prose about urban life and relationships. prose. Yan Qi often thought of it now that Anzhi…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 21

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      by Little Panda — First Day of Elementary School (Part 1) The fifth day of the New Year passed in a flash, and the first day of school arrived. Yan Qi used to live in an apartment provided by the TV station. She worked late, often pulling overtime, so she always woke up late, too. The Auntie Yan Yidong had hired for her didn't come in until noon, which meant Yan Qi was on drop-off duty in the morning, while the Auntie would handle pickup in the afternoon. Today was Anzhi’s first day at Shida Affiliated Primary…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 16

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      by Little Panda — First Snow "It's not far, so I can come back every day. But it's not really on the way to your kindergarten." Anzhi spoke up hesitantly. "I don't like kindergarten…" Yan Qi asked her, "What's wrong?" "It's too simple," Anzhi said. Pfft. The answer made Yan Qi laugh out loud. She hugged Anzhi. "I know. Kindergarten is probably way too easy for you…" Yan Qi even thought she could probably handle the second or third grade. "But school isn't just about learning things," she said. "You…
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    • Peaches and Plums Don’t Speak – Chapter 17

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      by Little Panda — Snowball Fight The previously unscented quilt was now infused with a faint, subtle fragrance—it was Yan Qi's scent. Anzhi's little feet wiggled. The person sleeping next to her was much taller, leaving a wide, open space just for her. Comfortable, safe, and it smelled so good. It wasn't something she got to experience often. Anzhi couldn't even bear to fall asleep. Though she was getting drowsy, she kept chipping away without giving up,Hanzi: 锲而不舍 | Pinyin: qiè ér bù shě |…
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