Chapter 930 Going to Beijing Again

"Comrade He Xiaoping, you have been admitted to our dance academy..."

At the home of Liu Feng and He Xiaoping, Liu Feng invited Wang Yan to drink. Wang Yan looked at the admission letter from the Central University for Nationalities and muttered to himself.

After reading the letter, Wang Yan smiled and said, "This letter must be kept well. It will be great if someone can process it and hang it on the wall later."

He Xiaoping, whose belly was already big, took the letter in a daze, looked at Wang Yan, and then looked at Liu Feng.

"Brother, dear brother, what are you doing at this time? It's written here that you have to report before February 27th, and it's less than a month away..."

"Put out your cigarette, Xiaoping is pregnant with your child, smoking affects the development of the fetus, don't smoke in front of her."

Liu Feng looked like he was going to die, but he still put out his cigarette: "I'm anxious, and you brought me the cigarette, how can it be such a coincidence?"

"Didn't I tell you, I'll do it for you, even if I can't do it, wait until the child is weaned and then take the exam, I'll make up for the money for the child's milk powder if you don't have enough money , why are you panicking? "

Wang Yan took a sip of wine, ate two peanuts, and asked, "How much money do you have?"

"Only three hundred. You know, I'm the only one who has an allowance now. You said Xiaoping needs to supplement her nutrition when she's pregnant. My family is not rich, so I have to subsidize her. My food allowance is 40 yuan a month, and now I'm living off my savings. You have tens of thousands in your hand, why do you ask me how much money I have?"

"I have to go to Beijing to run Xiaoping's business. It just so happens that I have some manuscripts accumulated, so I'll send them over. Besides, didn't you say you'd buy a house in Beijing? This time I have already done it. Hurry up and prepare a copy of your identity documents for me. I will go to the station to buy a ticket tomorrow and leave the day after tomorrow."

"You are a rich man, so I won't be polite to you. Please..." Liu Feng said halfway and asked, "How are Hao Shuwen and Xiao Suizi?"

"Okay, your brain is working fast now." Wang Yan smiled, "I called them two days ago, and they both passed the exam. Suizi went to the Chinese Department of Peking University, and Hao Shuwen went to the Political Economy Department of Beijing Normal University. They are both good."

"It seems that you went to Beijing specifically to see them, and the others are By the way."

"There's nothing wrong with that."

"Then you're in danger. Both families are waiting for you to marry their daughter. It's been so many years. If you delay any longer, it will be unacceptable."

"Don't worry about me." Wang Yan shook his head and continued to drink and eat with him...

In fact, it wasn't just Hao Shuwen and Xiao Suizi. Lin Dingding in Shanghai also sent him a telegram. It was quite unexpected that she was admitted to the Department of Telecommunication Engineering of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, which was later the Department of Information and Communication Engineering of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. She was also admitted to a famous school.

Perhaps Lin Dingding really believed it herself. She knew that Hao Shuwen and Xiao Suizi must be in Beijing. Hao Shuwen and Xiao Suizi had mentioned this in their previous letters to him. Lin Dingding had contacted them. Now she was going to a school in Beijing to take the exam, not a famous school in Shanghai near her home. This was very particular. Because she knew that Wang Yan would definitely go to Hao Shuwen and Xiao Suizi.

Wang Yan called her, congratulated her, and encouraged her to study hard...

He wanted to take a leave, Ning Shan agreed, and of course asked the reason. Knowing that Wang Yan went to Liu Feng and his wife to help them delay their enrollment, he naturally had nothing to say, and simply wrote the reason and issued a letter of introduction.

The next day, he took the identity information of Liu Feng and He Xiaoping and took the train to Beijing.

It was afternoon when he arrived in Beijing. He first borrowed a car, then went to the People's Literature Publishing House to find the editor-in-chief to hand in the manuscript, and inquired about the situation of the Nationalities College...

It took a day to help He Xiaoping delay her enrollment, and it was relatively smooth. If you go through the back door, you can always find someone back and forth. Besides, the people he knows are all of high level, and he has already started from the lowest level. After all, such a small matter is still someone else's business, it's not good to directly poke it at the highest level.

Then he accurately found the capable alley dwellers who had just returned to their hometowns and cities, failed the college entrance examination, and could not arrange a job. They were just hanging out with a few friends all day. They were not the so-called stubborn ones, but they were smart. He asked them to find a whole house within the Third Ring Road that was for sale, and invited them to have a good meal together. He left the address of the guesthouse and promised to reward them generously after the deal was done.

Wang Yan did not have so much time to look for it, and it was not worth bothering others for this matter.

After doing all this, he bought a bunch of things in a mess, and at noon, he drove to the downstairs of Xiao Suizi's house...

There was a knock on the door, and Xiao Suizi, holding the latest volume of "Chinese Heroes", ordered without moving his head: "Open the door."

"Oh..." The younger brother who was holding a copy of "11th Army" on the side responded obediently and walked over to open the door.

"Brother-in-law? Is it really you, brother-in-law? Sister, my brother-in-law is here." Xiao Suizi's younger brother called out exaggeratedly.

In fact, when he said the first word, Xiao Suizi had already stood up and rushed to the door.

Xiao Suizi looked at Wang Yan standing at the door with a smile on his face, and opened his eyes wide and couldn't believe it.

"Just let me stand at the door?"

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Suizi slapped his younger brother on the back: "You are so tactless."

Xiao Suizi's younger brother hissed, but still laughed: "Brother-in-law, you are carrying so many things again, come, I will help you."

Wang Yan put the things at the door: "Come down with me, there is more."

"Okay, I'll put on some clothes."

The two of them worked hard again, and then Wang Yan entered the house. Glancing at his brother who was rummaging through things, Xiao Suizi served Wang Yan tea: "Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming?"

"I have a surprise for you, are you happy?"

"Wouldn't I be happier if you told me in advance?"

Wang Yan laughed: "But I'm not surprised."

"The New Year is over, what are you doing with so many things?"

"You just have to take more after you've passed, and I'll make up for it."

"Brother-in-law, you are so kind." Brother Suizi, who had already started eating, said it quite honestly.

"Eat your food quickly." Xiao Suizi rolled her eyes at her brother and asked, "What are you doing in Beijing this time?"

"Of course I'm looking at you."

"Do you think I believe it?"

"I came here first."

Seeing Xiao Suizi a little happy but glaring, Wang Yan smiled and said, "It's because of the connections for He Xiaoping. Wasn't she pregnant before? She received the notice from the Central University for Nationalities the day before yesterday, and her belly was bulging. When the baby How could she come to school when she was born without someone to take care of her? But she managed to get into school because I was the one who encouraged her. Don’t you have to be responsible for this?

Also, didn’t I tell you before that I wanted to buy a house in Beijing? In the past six months, I have written more than one million "Chinese Heroes" manuscripts. This is more than 7,000 in manuscript fees. I now have 40,000 in hand. What do you think I should do with so much money? Just when I came here this time, I bought a house. Prepare a copy of your identity documents and buy a set for you. Our family is still too small. When you come back, I will sleep in the living room all day. "

Brother Suizi glanced at his unfamiliar sister who was blushing, and keenly realized that now was not the time for him to be clever. He immediately started to pretend to be a fool, took the food and entered the house, closing the door.

"We have nothing to do with each other. Why should I want your house?" Xiao Suizi did not look into Wang Yan's eyes.

This was the first time in several years since Hao Shuwen found the utility room that Wang Yan and Xiao Suizi were alone together, although the younger brother in the house must have opened the door and eavesdropped.

There is no doubt that Wang Yan is straightforward. So he sat over and hugged Xiao Suizi.

Xiao Suizi's body stiffened and she subconsciously tried to struggle, but she made no move and just leaned into Wang Yan's arms.

"Even if it doesn't matter, we are still close revolutionary comrades...Hey, look, why are you so anxious?" Wang Yan forcefully held the angry Xiao Suizi in his arms, and played with her catkins with his other hand.

"The three of us are too entangled. You are all good girls. Suizi, you are the most considerate. I think you can understand my dilemma. Why don't Hao Shuwen's parents look good on me? Because I went to visit them before When they ask me to make a promise, how do I make a promise? If I live with her, I will abandon you. Or if I live with you, I will abandon her?

If I leave any of you alone, I won't be able to survive in this life. How miserable will any of you be if you are left alone? Who would be happy? Who will be happy in the rest of their lives?

Besides, there is another situation to consider. You say I marry one of you, but I can't forget the other one. What kind of scene will it be like if we meet again? Like a stranger? Or pretend to be relieved and talk about the past with a smile? Or maybe they just collided with each other and betrayed their respective families? I think, no matter which one, it is bad and difficult for people to live with.

If I am not good to both of you, then I will not be reconciled. But if it’s good for both of you, then I’m sorry for both of you. Your parents are both respectable people. I am a poor boy with no father, no mother, no relatives and friends. I have been lucky enough so far. How can I be virtuous? "

"You are not a poor boy. You are a great writer, and you have tens of thousands of dollars..." Xiao Suizi choked with sobs, but also responded.

"Otherwise, it's a fluke." Wang Yan smiled, held Xiao Suizi's face, wiped her tears of grievance, and kissed her lips gently, "I'm in trouble, so why don't I know that you are in trouble? . But feelings are always hard to let go of, Suiko, why do people let themselves live with regrets for the rest of their lives..."

Xiao Suizi's tears were pouring down, and Wang Yan chose to continue kissing her and parted her lips and teeth, letting the more direct affection suppress the sadness and grievances...

This worked. Xiao Suizi was already immersed in the obsession at this moment, forgetting everything. At this moment, they owned each other.

After a long time, their lips parted. Xiao Suizi's cheeks turned red and she looked at her lover with blurred eyes.

Wang Yan smiled again and wiped the remaining tears on her face: "Don't cry in the future, it doesn't look good."

"It's not all you."

Xiao Suizi slapped Wang Yan angrily, put aside Wang Yan's hand, stood up and straightened her clothes, "Shall we go out for a walk?"

"Okay." Wang Yan followed his advice and readily agreed.

Immediately, Xiao Suizi put on her coat, went downstairs with Wang Yan and got into the car, pausing on the road.

Of course, it was impossible to just hit the road. Wang Yan took her to the Friendship Store, and his actions were naturally quite bold. The family of four bought four watches, clothes, foreign food and other things, and they bought a lot. .

In the evening, Wang Yan had dinner at Xiao Suizi's house. Not surprisingly, Xiao Suizi's parents heard about buying a house for Suizi from their brother-in-law, so they asked around.

But this time Wang Yan didn't need to speak, Xiao Suizi changed the subject herself.

Wang Yan only talked about his difficulties, but he didn't mention sleeping together. In the final analysis, he suppressed Xiao Suizi's thoughts, and the two sides had further intimate contact, which further consolidated their relationship...

The next day at noon, Wang Yan went to Hao Shuwen's house again.

Relatively speaking, his sudden visit did not surprise Hao Shuwen as much as Xiao Suizi's. Because she lived in a military compound, although Wang Yan drove a military vehicle, he did not have a pass and was stopped by the gate. He called Hao Shuwen's family for permission before he was allowed to enter. But at this time, Hao Shuwen, who was staying at home, was already prepared and adapted.

"Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming to Beijing?"

Because Hao Shuwen asked a similar question to Xiao Suizi, Wang Yan also gave the same answer: "I want to give you a surprise. Are you happy?"

"Happy!" Hao Shuwen laughed and patted Wang Yan with her hand, then asked, "Did you go to Suizi's house?"

"Yesterday." Wang Yan told the truth. Seeing Hao Shuwen's drooping face, he continued, "Don't give me a cold shoulder. I'm alone. There must be a sequence. Your home is far away and theirs is close, so I went to theirs first. At least I ran here, right?"

"You've passed the test. Come in."

"It's New Year's Day. How can I come empty-handed? I brought a lot of things. Come on, come on, help me."

"You bought too little, rich man. Didn't you say 30,000 yuan in royalties in your letter?" Hao Shuwen was picking and picking, and her mouth was not quiet.

"Then I'll leave?"

"You look so boring." Hao Shuwen asked, "Why did you come to Beijing this time?"

"I came to see you."

"Bah, you bastard, shameless. Do you think I believe you?"

Wang Yan naturally said the same thing again and explained it to Hao Shuwen.

After hearing this, the latter asked, "Is it done? Or should I ask someone?"

"If it's not done, why did I come all the way here? Besides, my father-in-law looks at me with murderous intent. Do I dare to ask him for help?"

"Bah, who is your father-in-law? Don't be so shameless." Hao Shuwen blushed and slapped Wang Yan in anger, "I know I don't like you, but you still dare to come? Let me tell you, my dad went out to visit the soldiers and came back yesterday. He is at home now."

"I'm not afraid. Can he really kill me? It's been a long time since I saw my dear comrade Shuwen. She was admitted to the Normal University again. I have to come to see her no matter what. Congratulations."

"Who are you talking about? Suizi is not around now. If you don't pay attention to the impact? Bah, you should be killed."

After staring at Wang Yan fiercely, Hao Shuwen turned around and left with her things.

Wang Yan understood that she was just hiding her inner conflict.

He still worked twice and moved a bunch of things in. Although the people from the old Hao family were all in the living room, no one stood up to help, and they all just watched.

Of course, it was not their fault, but Wang Yan's. He was being modest when he told Xiao Suizi. Hao Shuwen's father was a serious leader, and it would be easy for him to know what Wang Yan was like. After asking Wang Yan about marrying Hao Shuwen during the first visit and not getting an accurate answer, Hao Shuwen's father asked about it.

This question revealed the gossip that was spreading all over the regiment. As the saying goes, old people are cunning, old horses are slippery, and old rabbits are hard to catch. Although it was a gossip, the more important thing was Wang Yan's attitude. How could Hao Shuwen's father not see the situation clearly?

What was the most outrageous thing? It was Hao Shuwen chasing after Wang Yan. Although there was no specific family background in those days, the fact was that it was a fact. With such conditions, Wang Yan was very lucky. They didn't say anything, but Wang Yan was still not enthusiastic and dared to flirt with other women. His bad things were spread everywhere?

So Hao Shuwen's family was quite restrained in their attitude towards Wang Yan. Of course, they were extremely opposed to Hao Shuwen continuing to be involved with Wang Yan. But as the youngest and most beloved one in the family, Hao Shuwen fought for it herself and didn't listen to what they said. What could they do?

Although Wang Yan would be a very good person if he got rid of his flirting. Every song he wrote was sung throughout the country. The books he wrote were loved by the people and he made great contributions to patriotic education. He worked tirelessly to tour the Kunming Military Region. He was either on the road or performing. At the same time, he wrote a large number of articles. He had a solid understanding of the country, the party, and the army, and had an indomitable perseverance.

In addition, he also competed with the soldiers of the Kunming Military Region, from hand-to-hand combat to bayonet fighting, to various tactical shooting, marching competitions, etc., and was invincible in the Kunming Military Region. His individual quality was extremely strong.

At the same time, the book he wrote permeated his in-depth insights into the international situation, battlefield situation, tactics, and tactics. He also wrote a book of "My Views", showing his insights and abilities in political and ideological work, his observations and thoughts on the army, and a certain degree of grasp of the future.

Although the leaders all regarded it as entertainment, they were happy with the exaggeration of "Wang Dapao", but no one denied that Wang Yan's statement did have a certain degree of reference, and was recognized by the Military Commission, the Central Committee, and the leaders of various military regions.

And all this was done by Wang Yan alone. His identity was innocent and clean, and no one could help him. In the words of Hao Shuwen's father, 'this bastard is also a genius'...

Wang Yan called a circle of people, uncle, aunt, eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law, eldest sister, eldest brother-in-law, and then sat on the sofa, smiling and drinking the tea that Hao Shuwen made for him, calling calmly, which made Hao Shuwen's father grind his teeth.

Hao Shuwen sat next to Wang Yan, coughing, staring at her family members with dissatisfaction.

Shuwen's mother gave her face and coughed lightly before speaking: "Wang Yan, why did you take so many things? We have everything at home and we don't need them. Take them back and don't spend money recklessly."

"It's the New Year, so take more. Our family is indeed not short of things, but our family members are all honest and upright. Although we are such high-ranking officials, we are not rich. Besides, if I really take them back, there is no place to take them."

Wang Yan smiled and said, "Shuwen should have mentioned it to you, right? My books are all big and long, and I get a lot of royalties. This time I came to Beijing, I brought more than one million manuscripts."

"You can't spend it recklessly. Don't take so many things in the future."

"If it's my opinion, try not to come in the future." This is what Shuwen's father said. Seeing that Wang Yan was not nervous at all, the old man felt that Wang Yan had a fearless feeling of "your daughter is in my hands", and he was a little unhappy.

"Oh, Dad!" Hao Shuwen was not happy and glared at her father angrily.

"It's okay, it's okay. Uncle, don't worry, I told Shuwen that I will be transferred to Beijing in a few years, and I will visit you from time to time."

"Hey, you are playing dumb with me, right?"

Wang Yan showed his eight white teeth and smiled politely: "How can I, uncle, I am a junior and you are a senior, I should visit you."

"Uh... that... Wang Yan." Unable to bear the look of his sister, although he also looked down on Wang Yan, the eldest brother still spoke to ease the embarrassment of his father.

"Brother, you say."

"I heard Shuwen say that you think there will be a reduction in the army in the future, and a large part of the art troupe will be disbanded?"

"Yes, I have analyzed this point in my book. This is inevitable due to many reasons, from..."

With a topic, Wang Yan didn't care whether it was embarrassing or not, and he talked endlessly. From ancient times to the current technological upgrades, the development and changes of weapons, and the differences between the East and the West since modern times, and the comparison between the United States and the Soviet Union today, etc.

When it comes to professional matters, the old comrade also joined the topic and debated with Wang Yan. Although the atmosphere was tense, it was also lively...

Wang Yan did not get a hot meal at the Hao family after all, so he could imagine what would happen if the showdown came to that point.

But in the end, Hao Shuwen was still brought out and went to Beijing Hotel with him for dinner.

"Go home today and sort out your identity information."

"What for?"

"Buy you a house."

Hao Shuwen raised her head: "You bought one for Suizi too?"

"Yes."

"I don't want it. Even if it's cheaper, it'll cost several thousand. Besides, what's so good about that old and broken house? Besides, we are not related at all. Do you think it's appropriate? Isn't this harming my dad?"

"Will I tell you if there is a problem? Just take it if I ask you to. Why are you so talkative?"

Seeing Hao Shuwen glaring and about to fight back, Wang Yan continued, "It will be very valuable in the future. You won't be able to buy it even if you want to. You don't have to doubt it. You don't have to think about it. Scarcity has always been expensive. People like buildings now because there are few buildings, but the country will definitely develop better and better, and there will be more and more buildings.

Aren't all the courtyards in Beijing historical and cultural? ? It can't be demolished easily, right? So think about it, when there are more buildings in the future, will the courtyard house be expensive? Even if we don't sell the house to make money, the location is good. Beijing is the capital, and it will definitely get bigger and bigger in the future, with more and more people coming... Life is indeed not as convenient as in buildings, but in the future..."

"Is it really as good as you say?"

"You will know in the future, let's eat."

After a while of silence, Hao Shuwen said: "I want to eat the braised pork you made."

"Okay, then call Suizi tomorrow and go to the hotel where I live. They have a stove, so we can borrow it."

After eating, they got in the car and Hao Shuwen asked: "Where do you live? I'll go to your place and sit for a while. There's no point in going back."

"I'm afraid my father-in-law will bring people to beat me up." Although he said so, Wang Yan changed direction.

Hao Shuwen rolled her eyes: "Your morality..."

Wang Yan understood that Hao Shuwen wanted to stay with him for a while longer. This was also the first time she had been alone with Wang Yan in the past few years...

The hotel Wang Yan stayed in was quite good. It was a proper cadre suite with a TV, a desk, a double bed, and a separate bathroom. If the decoration style was changed, it would not be inferior to the hotel environment decades later.

Hao Shuwen sat on the bed, drinking the hot tea Wang Yan poured for her, and didn't say anything. She didn't know what to say. Although the letters they exchanged were somewhat ambiguous and there were some joking words, she was an extrovert, but when she and Wang Yan were alone in a space, she didn't know how to talk.

"What's the matter? Are we embarrassed to meet face to face? You don't do this when you write letters."

"Go away." Hao Shuwen glared at Wang Yan with a stern look.

She showed her teeth and claws outside, but now that she is alone, she has become a delicate girl again...

Wang Yan felt that when this ambiguity arose, actions should speak louder than words. Someone has to take the first step bravely, why can't it be him?

So he left the stool, sat by the bed, and took Hao Shuwen into his arms.

The latter's reaction was roughly the same as Xiao Suizi's. First tense, then relax, without resistance.

"You are such a stinky hooligan..." Hao Shuwen let Wang Yan play with her fingers and leaned weakly in his arms.

"Accepted."

"It's annoying, it's out of shape."

Wang Yan smiled and lifted her chin with his hand, looking into each other's eyes.

Hao Shuwen's eyes were a little panicked, but after the flicker, they became determined again, and she took the initiative to kiss her.

The bowl of water was leveled, and Wang Yan pried open her lips and teeth, lingering on them. They even hugged and fell on the bed, but it was just a simple kiss and no further movement.

For a long time, Hao Shuwen gasped and lay in Wang Yan's arms: "Can you stop touching your paws?"

Wang Yan's hand was still covering the big baby, but she didn't object anymore and just lay there quietly, groping around.

After a while, Hao Shuwen squealed and finally slapped Wang Yan's hand away: "That's almost enough, it's endless."

Wang Yan smiled and continued to hug her.

"That's nice," she said.

"It will always be this good."

"That's what you told Suiko, right?"

"I went to her house yesterday and told her..." Wang Yan muttered a lot, mostly the same words, and finally kissed Hao Shuwen, "This is also what I want to say to you."

"What did she say?"

"She said I was not a poor boy, but a great writer, a rich man..."

"Are you crying?"

"Yeah. Are you crying?"

"No."

Wang Yan smiled and wiped away her tears: "The tears fell like rain."

"No, it means no." Hao Shuwen's small fist hit Wang Yan's chest, clanging...

Wang Yan did not favor one over the other. The next morning, he also took Hao Shuwen to the Friendship Store and did some shopping. Even Wang Yan has not forgotten Hao Shuwen's two brothers and their families who are far away elsewhere. However, he did not buy so many watches. He only bought one for her eldest sister, her mother, and her father, and other things. Quite a few.

Wang Yan has no shortage of such things as foreign exchange coupons. He can exchange them with money or have friendly exchanges, and there is no problem.

Of course, even if he buys something, he will not look good at Hao Shuwen's family. Wang Yan doesn't care. He is indeed wrong. There is nothing to say, and his attitude must be corrected.

In the afternoon, I picked up the tassels, cooked a pot of braised pork in the hotel for the first time in a long time, and chatted and laughed in the room. What was different from the past was that this time he spoke much louder. After all, he was no longer sneaking around in the kitchen of the art troupe.

Regarding buying a house, the few educated youths who returned home were very responsible. Although there is no comprehensive reform yet, it has been relaxed a lot. Some people with single-family homes have also become more active. Whether they are raising capital to go south to make a fortune, eating, drinking, whoring and gambling and running out of money, or even wanting to go abroad to the United States, which is at its peak at this time, there are always various reasons to sell their houses.

Wang Yan bought a set each in Xisi, Xidan, Nanluoguxiang and near Beihai Park. Except for Beihai Park, the others were all second-tier. There is no doubt that Wang Yan himself lives in the Sanjin Courtyard in Beihai Park. The houses in Xisi and Xidan were given to Hao Shuwen and Xiao Suizi. The last house in Nanluogu Lane was, of course, in the name of Liu Feng and his wife.

Of course, free buying and selling had not yet been allowed at this time, but Wang Yan was really familiar with this set of procedures. In fact, he had been here a lot in this era, so he was sure that it would be safe. Or to put it another way, who is crazy enough to come and rip him off? Such warriors are still rare.

Maybe there was once, but Wang Yan can no longer remember what happened. There is no way, life is long, and he is destined to experience a lot of bad things. What's more, he himself is causing bad things.

It's all bullshit, but as an honest person, it's hard for him to deny that it's really good...

Wang Yan's trip to the capital was not very long, only eighteen days. This trip successfully completed He Xiaoping's delayed admission. I bought four houses, took along a manuscript of "Chinese Heroes" with more than one million words, and earned nearly 10,000 yuan in manuscript fees. Is this considered a saving on postage? In addition, some heads of state were also visited.

Of course, what's more important is that his relationship with Hao Shuwen and Xiao Suizi has gotten closer, laying a solid foundation for not to show off in the future.

This journey has been fruitful...

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