City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In the story "Firefly," a little dog lost in the dark is comforted by a firefly, who promises to guide him home with the help of friends. As the fireflies illuminate the path, the dog eventually makes it home. The narrative shifts to a little girl who, after a dream about drowning, wakes up in a car, realizing she survived a near-fatal encounter with Dou Hu, who had tested her loyalty. Despite her anger and fear, she learns that Dou Hu's actions were calculated to assess her allegiance. As she drives, Chen Ying contemplates the implications of Dou Hu's test and the potential collaboration between rival factions, indicating a complex web of intrigue.

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