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... than the cicada chrysalis.

Bury themselves in water for several years, and when necessary revert to the terrestrial, winged, sub-adult stage typical of mayflies.

At that time, he completely shed the shackles of insects, had wings, and became more beautiful.

But this beauty comes at a price.

They do not drink or eat after turning into sub-adults, and their lifespan is extremely short, only a few hours!

Don't you think this is a metaphor for the human race?

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Consume this manual:
1. The author, Jun Mengmeng, can use the collection and comment package/raise (///▽///) to refuse to pick up the list.
2. This article is silly and sweet. Apart from sweetness, it is a pet. It is necessary to adjust the mood. The effect is better when eaten with cookies.
3. There will be guest appearances by Wen Xiaobaihua and his wife next door, but it will not affect the viewing of new readers. (For details, please refer to “[Rebirth] The same table is simply shameless”)

Content tags: A soft spot for sweet text
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