Update README with middleware section, FOR UPDATE + closing_time in bookings, pending-payment-first VAT flow in gift cards, and bumped test counts (1,043 run / 1,190 defined). Update Overview.md with transaction pattern documentation, middleware details, and new files (closing_time, repo). Update Technical Manual.md test count (1,190). Update Testing Architecture with new test additions and timing.
Ultraworked with [Sisyphus](https://github.com/code-yeongyu/oh-my-openagent)
Co-authored-by: Sisyphus <clio-agent@sisyphuslabs.ai>
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