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Story 08 · Season 1 · 12-15 min

画蛇添足畫蛇添足Adding Feet on a Snake

Adding Feet on a Snake

A talented artist wins a jug of wine by drawing the fastest snake—but one unnecessary finishing touch costs him everything.

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