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Many of the stories are \u003cstrong\u003ehumorous and entertaining\u003c\/strong\u003e—just like those in the intermediate volume—and several are inspired by real-life events and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories follow the lives of a group of Chinese and international friends living and working in Shanghai, one of the most dynamic cities in the world. 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