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Bookstore After the Rain: Good Night 385

Original title: 雨后的书店·晚安 385

Bookstore After the Rain: Good Night 385 — Story character concept art
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In a bookstore after the rain, busy efforts are underway to rescue damp books; Chen Ning wants to stay up all night monitoring the dehumidification equipment, but book restorer Ye Xu points out that blind heating will damage the paper, and the remaining portion needs time based on its actual state.

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Story summary

In a bookstore after the rain, busy efforts are underway to rescue damp books; Chen Ning wants to stay up all night monitoring the dehumidification equipment, but book restorer Ye Xu points out that blind heating will damage the paper, and the remaining portion needs time based on its actual state. The two complete the necessary inspections, record the environmental changes, arrange a follow-up for the next day, and leave the shop. For the first time, she accepts that some work cannot be rushed by staying awake longer, and the "good night" at the street corner is no longer burdened with the anxiety of immediately restoring everything to its original state.

Characters

  • Chen NingOriginal Concept · Bookstore Operator

    A fictional adult character, serving as the bookstore operator in the story.

  • Ye XuOriginal Concept · Book Restorer

    A fictional adult character, serving as the book restorer in the story.

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