A Beijing Beauty

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danubeB
楼主 (文学峸)

With delicate features and a cold, aloof demeanor, she embodied a kind of modern royalty in the Beijing social circles. People loved to speculate about her—why she never smiled, why she kept her distance. To most, she was a mystery, and that only added to her allure. "She looks to kill," her admirers whispered. But she knew better—she must stay alert, or she would be the one killed, pun unintended. 

 

 

In the glitzy world of the elite, she navigated the endless stream of high-society parties with ease. One evening, there was a little gala in honor of an influential figure from the CC Party, offering the well-connected a chance to secure their next deal, their next favor. While others clung to flattery and flirtation, she remained unfazed, calculating, always aware of her surroundings. Her cool look had a rising Zhongnanhai star figuratively crawling toward her. Soon enough, an affair was in the offing...

 

The Tesla hummed quietly as she drove home just before dawn. The dark glass kept the world out. She smiled as she was finally alone—or was she? Another Tesla followed, shadowing her when the first light of day crept in.

 

--- danubeB 

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danubeB
It's been a while! If my creative writing feels familiar,
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danubeB
let's catch up. I've missed you all.
最西边的岛上
think I know who U r ;-)). Nice writing & welcome back!
永远老李
这就是解放前所说的“交际花”吗?

Is this an excessively edited photo or simply the creature of AI technology.

暖冬cool夏
Love the perfect writing!Welcome back!Thrilled to see u back
暖冬cool夏
Your writing is concise and beautiful! Lots to learn!
最西边的岛上
+1 :-). 2 bad 白云MM ain't here now but she'll be very happy2!
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danubeB
Howdy? You're warming my heart, big time.
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danubeB
“交际花” is pretty close, I guess. It's her cover, anyway.
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danubeB
Many thanks for checking out my microfiction!
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danubeB
A buddy of mine--you know who--has urged me to get back
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danubeB
in action.Hibernation is over.He practices what he preaches.
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danubeB
I miss 白云 badly.
最西边的岛上
HowdyStranger~~it's quiet here, morePlayer theMerrier (note:

Now a post in MYSJ (normally) only needs 6 跟帖 to go to the hot post list.  So less is more .

Thanks for understanding. 

方榫
"Social butterfly"? More like a honey trap.
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Is this lady a femme fatale or a tragic heroine?
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danubeB
She has to be both, in a way. Her 'cold, aloof demeanor' is
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danubeB
her armor, but it’s also what draws people in and makes her
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danubeB
a target.
方榫
The part about the 'Zhongnanhai star' figuratively crawling
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toward her is so vivid. It perfectly captures the power
方榫
dynamics. Is he a potential partner or a new threat?
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danubeB
Great question! He's a bit of both. He's powerful and sees
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danubeB
her as a prize, but she's not someone who is easily won.
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danubeB
She’s too smart for that. This isn't a simple romance;
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danubeB
it's a high-stakes game of chess.
方榫
Checkmate! Goodnight!
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danubeB
:)
暖冬cool夏
+1,This is your world--论坛欢迎每一个人,更何况你的水平这么高、好!It‘s a blessing
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danubeB
It's music to my ears. Thanks!