Sports God

Chapter 104 My Name

On the car back to Jianghai City, Chu Chao looked at the missed calls on his phone.

From Dai Chunfeng, there are already 39.

From five o'clock in the morning until getting off the plane.

It can be seen... Boss Dai is in a hurry, he should be really anxious to smoke.

While watching, another call came in.

Chu Chao smiled slightly and connected.

"What the hell are you doing?"

Dai Chunfeng blurted out a word in a questioning tone.

Filled with anger, at this moment, he finally found an outlet to release.

"Leader, do you want to calm down first? If it's this tone, then I suggest that we talk again in 3 minutes."

Chu Chao's voice was calm and calm.

On the other end of the phone, only Dai Chunfeng's heavy breathing was heard.

After ten seconds.

At least on the surface, he seemed to have adjusted, suppressing his angry tone, and said in a deep voice: "Why did you do this? What good does it do you? It's easy to cause disputes, and it's not good for you. "

"It's too impulsive, too impulsive. We have already won the championship, why do we have to do this?"

"Can you give me a reasonable explanation?"

Early this morning, before he woke up, Dai Chunfeng received a call from the leader of the Public Opinion Office of the General Administration, asking about this matter.

After forwarding the email sent by Chu Chao, the leader still hasn't responded. He sent another message to inquire, but he still didn't get a clear result. He only said that he was still in a meeting to study and deal with it.

The immediate superior had not yet made a decision, and he received a call from the director of the International Athletics Association to inquire about the situation.

Most of the bigwigs on the marathon line were shocked.

The pressure is all concentrated on him.

Although there is no definite result yet, it has made him feel like he is sitting on pins and needles.

I have already scolded Ren Yun for a long time.

Why don't you care about your team members?

Do you want me to come and wipe your ass?
At this time, there were a lot of questions like a cannonball.

However, upon hearing Chu Chao's response, Dai Chunfeng was stunned.

- "Is it illegal?"

Three simple words.

He didn't know how to answer for a while.

"It's not against discipline, is it?"

"Instead, it's a show of discipline."

"If I didn't guess wrong, I haven't received any notice of punishment, have I?"

"Don't worry, let the bullets fly for a while, it's not good, it's a good thing."

"In the international arena, I have vigorously won national honor, defended social order and good customs, resisted bad temptations, maintained a clean and righteous atmosphere, and demonstrated the demeanor of a new generation of young people. Isn't this... an example of positive energy?"

On the plane, Chu Chao had already thought up all the words to deal with it.

Ever since my IQ improved...

Not to mention, it really feels a little handy to do this kind of thing.

Dai Chunfeng almost spit out a mouthful of old blood.

Are you here to write an argument with me?

Do I still have to send you a commendation?

Positive energy rate...

He has also considered this matter.

Indeed, Chu Chao is a positive energy, very exemplary.

Now the whole network is red.

It's so red it's purple.

However, for Dai Chunfeng himself, this is not the case, and it seems to be "not strict".

The essence is: subordinates show off, and leaders take the blame.

No leader likes this sudden situation that is on the verge of getting out of control.

Even so, things will eventually develop in a good direction.

"Where are you?"

"Please return to Beijing immediately and report this matter face to face."

Dai Chunfeng took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

Feel Chu Chao's "stab" again.

In fact, after eating at Wanliu Academy last time, he also wondered if he had been "cheated" by Chu Chao?

However, before he had time to test further, this happened again.

He was absolutely sure.

This young man is really bold!
Dare to lift any table!

Last time it was me, this time it's the Seoul Marathon...

Next time, are you going to overthrow the World Athletics Association?
"Ok."

"I'm going to book a flight right away."

"However, it may take a while."

Chu Chao said politely, but he didn't think so in his heart.

Not in a hurry.

"Ok, I will wait for you!"

Dai Chunfeng said in a deep voice.

hang up the phone.

……

"What do you say? Leader?"

Azu asked with concern.

"It's okay, he hasn't seen the situation clearly, he should be in a hurry."

Chu Chao responded with a smile.

Azu: ...

"I didn't realize before that you speak so well, that series of parallel sentences is six."

Really show.

It makes people's scalp tingle.

Chu Chao glanced at him: "Okay, don't talk so much, go and help me find a lawyer, one that is well-known in the country, preferably the one similar to Luo Xiang, I won't answer a single phone call from now on." It's all over to the lawyers."

"What should I do?"

Azu immediately nodded.

"No problem, I'll call now."

He was on the phone and started to contact the lawyer, somewhat excited and shocked in his heart.

what does it feel like?
like...

Two 17-year-old boys, like dragon-slaying warriors, challenged like adults in the world.

Exciting!
Chu Chao listened to his phone call and continued to review the game in his mind.

With the development of this matter so far, his own "personality" should be firmly established.

Rebellious thorn head.

This positioning is good and bad.

In short, on the Internet, there must be a positive image.

And some other invisible troubles can be solved through grades and due process.

The advantage is mine!

……

About half an hour later, Chu Chao arrived at Azu's villa.

To his surprise, Azu's father, Zhong Shenghua, was also there, wearing pajamas and glasses, watching his mobile phone on the sofa in the living room.

The last time we met, Chu Chao was deeply impressed, and even said that he was a little in awe.

However, now, that sense of awe has been invisible and has faded a lot.

"dad."

Azu called out respectfully.

Zhong Shenghua looked up, hummed, and lowered his gaze: "Eat breakfast first."

"Hello, uncle."

Chu Chao curled his lips and continued.

He hummed again: "You are also good, have breakfast."

So the two obediently walked towards the dining table, even the sound of walking footsteps seemed much lighter.

The aunt at home brought up a steaming breakfast.

Coarse grain porridge, eggs, vegetables, a small portion of blueberries, and two fish oil capsules.

"Your father...what's the situation?"

Chu Chao asked in a low voice.

Azu pursed his lips, and said in a softer voice, "I don't discipline my son before meals."

Ok?
Chu Chao was slightly taken aback, but quickly came to his senses, there is such a rule?Seems like an old saying?

Take the time to search.

It really is.

Don't train your son before meals, don't train your wife before going to bed.

One is worried that his son will not be able to eat well, and the other is worried that his wife will not be able to sleep well.

Suddenly, Zhong Shenghua seemed to be a little warm.

Of course, it's about family.

……

have eaten.

"Dad, I'm going upstairs."

Azu said in a polite manner, at home, he suddenly became a good baby.

"Go to the study and wait for me."

Zhong Shenghua said calmly in the living room.

Azu: ...

Take a look at Chu Chao.

Chu Chao pursed his lips: "How about I withdraw first?"

"do not."

"You are here, at least give me three points of face. If you withdraw, you will have to teach yourself a lesson."

Azu quickly grabbed Chu Chao's arm, and the two went upstairs together and into the study.

I have never been in this study before.

Zhong Shenghua's private domain is surrounded by bookshelves, full of books, each with bookmarks, maybe...have you really read them all?

There is a big tea table in the middle.

In addition to various tea leaves and tea sets, there is a photo frame with a family portrait of four people on it.

The two children are obviously Azu and Axiu, a man and a woman in the back row, the man Zhong Shenghua, the woman...

"your mom?"

Chu Chao asked softly.

Azu nodded silently.

Chu Chao felt a strange feeling in his heart again.

Every time I hear about his father from Azu, I always feel like a "tyrant", "playboy", "scumbag", and "a hero". When I met him for the first time, I also had a similar feeling. godfather".

Looking at it now, it seems to be somewhat tender.

Maybe this is his only private land?

After a few minutes.

The study door was pushed open.

Zhong Shenghua entered.

He had already changed into a casual light gray suit at home.

"sit."

He was sitting behind the tea table, slowly making tea, a pot of scented tea.

Azu pulled Chu Chao and sat together opposite the tea table.

As if receiving a lecture.

"You handled this matter well. For public figures, this is a good opportunity, which not only expands their popularity, but also enhances their reputation."

He looked at Chu Chao, and said with a sinking face.

Chu Chao: ...

For a moment, I was a little surprised.

It feels like being named and praised by the teacher in class.

Zhong Shenghua's posture is also very similar to that of a teacher.

"Now there is pressure from the leadership level."

Chu Chao took a deep breath and said softly.

Zhong Shenghua poured three cups of tea.

"It's a good thing that things broke out, and you don't have to worry about the next thing. At most, you will end up young and ignorant, rebellious. You are not satisfied, and the law is not enough. Besides, since your future is not here, the future development , this is not a problem."

Then, he looked at Azu.

"The mall is not suitable to go online now. At least a week later, this matter will be over, the dust will settle, and the official will give a clear attitude. Otherwise, it will be regarded as a premeditated marketing, which is not good."

Azu was slightly surprised, but immediately figured it out, and nodded slightly.

"I see, Dad."

Older gingers are more spicy.

Social experience is reflected here, and the judgment and grasp of the timing of things is mellow and smokeless.

"Within 48 hours, the business of digital collections and virtual currency must be stopped or sold. You handle it yourself."

"For the first pot of gold, you can take risks. If you want to grow big, you still have to go the right way, and don't always think of shortcuts."

"The clothing category can't fully support the body. Take advantage of these few days, you can contact another company and I will give you the business card. I will start from the perspective of sports sugar-free drinks. It is your compensation."

Zhong Shenghua said again.

Chu Chao and Azu looked at each other and nodded.

Chu Chao: ...

I was still a little shocked.

Having a good dad makes all the difference.

Not only inherited wealth, but also this kind of social experience and life experience.

After explaining this matter, Zhong Shenghua looked at Chu Chao again.

"Have dinner with Jiang Hai's sports leaders in the evening. It's no problem to get a provincial special award for your grades. Your hometown is this city, right?"

Chu Chao nodded: "Yes."

"Ah."

"Jianghai is a big sports city. When the higher-ups make decisions, they should also consider the lower-level ones. How much can they affect?"

"That's it."

"You guys are playing."

He drank a cup of tea that was cool enough to drink, got up, buttoned it, and walked out of the study.

I grass!

At this moment, Chu Chao just felt that he was so handsome.

Really boss.

……

"Your dad is awesome."

After walking out of the study and reaching the third floor, Chu Chao said with some relief.

In just a few minutes, the extremely complicated situation was cleared up by him, and he even gave a clear solution.

But now that I think about it, each plan is the most suitable.

——There are no loopholes in the commercial aspect of digital collections.

——The mall has added sports drinks, which is considered a supplement.

——Leadership matters, give yourself peace of mind.

——Take the honor of the city, on the one hand, it is easy to operate and has a deep local foundation;

Azu laughed.

"It's awesome. I never said he wasn't awesome."

"Sit down for a while, I'll call first and deal with the digital collection."

"Hey, I'm still a little bit reluctant."

He took out his mobile phone and began to make various explanations.

Chu Chao had tried to persuade him before, but he wasn't very strong. He didn't listen, and he still wanted to continue.

But now that Dad has spoken, he has pointed out the pros and cons, and he has also offered compensation, so naturally he wants to listen.

……

"Hey, brother Chao, you're here."

Wearing earphones, Zhong Lingxiu walked out of the bedroom cautiously. When she saw Chu Chao, she greeted Chu Chao with a smile.

"Yes."

"just came back."

"You...can you leave now?"

Chu Chao said with a little surprise that although she was still holding on to the wall, she seemed to be able to stand up by herself.

"Yes, it's recovering well."

"oops!"

Her knees trembled suddenly, as if she was about to fall.

When Chu Chao saw this, he burst into a sprint speed of [-] meters in an instant, and hurried to help her, and pulled her up on the spot with his arms around her waist to avoid stress on her knees.

Subconsciously, both of them froze.

"You can let go."

"I... I'm fine. I was about to fall just now, or it hurt a little."

Axiu explained generously, with a smile in her eyes.

Chu Chao smiled awkwardly, and carefully put her down like putting down porcelain.

"Sorry, I was nervous."

Axiu gave him an angry look, then snorted softly, "Maybe it was on purpose?"

Chu Chao: ...

Scratch your head.

"Okay, teasing you, where is my brother?"

"Sit down and chat with me."

"Oh, by the way, Xiao Ling'er sent me a message that day, saying that he saw you in the gym..."

She rambled on.

I have been stuck at home for a long time, although I can surf the Internet, read and write, but it is still quite boring.

……

That night.

At Azu's house, Chu Chao invited a leader of the local sports outlet in Jianghai City to dinner.

Naturally, it was Zhong Shenghua's team.

It was also led by a leader of China Merchants Port in the city.

He should have no direct relationship with Sports Port.

But as a businessman, he must be very familiar with China Merchants Port.

A matchmaking...

So, this matter was easily finalized.

With Chu Chao's "Asian No.1" performance, it was logical to be named "Jianghai Special Excellent Sports Talent".

and……

Chu Chao listened to them chatting during the meal. In fact, this matter had already been put on the agenda after he broke the record in East Malaysia. He even attended a meeting and voted for it.

However, the document has not been issued, waiting for approval at all levels.

Now, just move that date forward.

In this way, this matter, in terms of procedure, seems to have nothing to do with the "first horse incident", and it is completely reasonable and compliant.

This made Chu Chao sigh again...

There are too many doorways here.

After obtaining this honor, there are also corresponding actual rewards.

A one-time bonus of 5 yuan.

The big head is to reward a house in the urban area.

But not transferable.

If you immigrate in the future, or your household registration is moved elsewhere, it will be taken back.

But even so, it's pretty good.

Well worth it.

very happy.

……

The next day, the news hit the local media and daily newspapers.

On the Internet, naturally you will not miss it, and vigorously promote it.

And after getting the news, Boss Dai, who had been urging him yesterday, called again and asked about the situation in detail, his tone seemed much more relaxed.

He didn't urge himself to go back to the capital either.

Chu Chao took advantage of the situation and asked him what his superiors thought of him.

All he said was that he was still working on a decision.

However, the International Athletics Association has sent an investigation team to Seoul to investigate the "accident in the middle of the competition" in detail, and must first issue a detailed report.

The Dong-A Ilbo, and Park Ji-yong's matter, are not the same thing as this.

Park Ji-yong is a business person.

In this marathon, it is the name of the sponsor, which is not managed by the Athletics Association.

The distinction is clear and clear.

Chu Chao: ...

It's dark and the roads are slippery, and society is complicated.

People's hearts are unpredictable, and the world is sinister.

However, this matter, until now, I have obtained enough, and I don't need to get involved in the rest.

It's not the current self that can get mixed up.

The real society is much more complicated than I imagined.

With a little cleverness, you can play around for a while, but if you really think you are capable, you will definitely fail in the future.

Or the world of sports is purer.

At least, relatively pure.

Win is win, lose is lose.

……

Chu Chao has already got the key to the house rewarded by the city.

Objectively speaking, the location is a bit remote, and it is almost near Jianghai University.

It is located between Jianghai University and Pioneer Park.

This is a "housing for special talents", so it is close to universities and entrepreneurial bases.

The house assigned to him is the top floor.

Not great either.

It's cold in the east and hot in the summer, and it's easy to get sunburned. However, you can enjoy the rooftop, just go out and go up the stairs.

And the area is very large, 120 square meters, three bedrooms and one living room.

Chu Chao said... very satisfied.

Don't care about these details anymore.

The hardware is all installed, and you only need to add some electrical appliances and furniture.

It took a day to buy everything and move in.

but……

Chu Chao still didn't leave the small apartment.

It is close to the sports school, which is convenient for Bai Xiaolu's daily rest.

In the evening, invite Azu and Hua Weiwei to come over for a meal, warm up the room, and it is considered to be completely settled.

After they left.

Chu Chao hugged Bai Xiaolu, nestled on the sofa and watched TV, feeling a kind of peaceful satisfaction.

Suddenly, a little unreal.

Parents struggled for half of their lives, wanting to settle down in Jianghai, until an accident happened, but they didn't realize their wish.

Now, I have become it myself.

It is also enough to comfort.

"Dabao, let me tell you something."

At some point, Bai Xiaolu called him Dabao, which made Chu Chao a little speechless.

Isn't this skin cream?
However, it seems that he also vaguely understands that Bai Xiaolu's careful thoughts are hidden in it, Dabao will see you every day!
It is indeed a beautiful meaning for two people who get together less and leave more.

of course……

Big……

It may represent another layer of meaning.

"Well, what's the matter?"

Chu Chao stroked her hair and asked with a smile.

"I passed the primary election, the first place in the team. If there is no accident, after the qualification review, I will officially become a member of the provincial team with a salary."

"I've asked them all, and it's probably more than 5000."

She looked up at Chu Chao and said, "Praise me quickly", "Praise me quickly"...

Chu Chao laughed out loud.

"Awesome!"

"come on! Come on."

"Hey? It suddenly occurred to me that I have never seen your performance... At home... the apartment is too small to perform it, so please give me a performance."

Rhythmic gymnastics is really pleasing to the eye.

In Chu Chao's view, it was similar to dancing.

White Deer: ...

"do not want!"

"Daytime show!"

"There will be a show tonight!"

"You want to exhaust me to death!"

Chu Chao was soft and hard, and finally...he got what he wanted.

……

After a week.

The turmoil of the first horse incident has completely subsided.

The results of the investigation by the IAAF confirmed that the appearance of those two people on the track was an accident, and a large fine was issued to the organizer, and points were deducted for the event level.

There are fixed procedures and rules for this.

Dong-A Ilbo published a letter of apology. The main body of the apology was the International Athletics Association, all participating athletes, and the image of Seoul. In the end, it was an understatement and mentioned Chu Chao.

In the track and field management center, Boss Dai called himself and told him that even if this matter is over, there will be no punishment or reward.

Ren Yun sent a message to himself, urging him to return to the team as soon as possible. It's all right, so get back to training in a hurry, and there will be a game next month.

Many of the other team members sent messages... awesome.

With a meager identity as an athlete, it's already pretty awesome to fight a match and make the opponent look ashamed without receiving any punishment afterwards.

Chu Chao took stock of his actual gains.

The number of fans on various social media has skyrocketed by several million.

The reputation is very good.

He has achievements, character, and positive energy.

From the field of marathon, or the field of sports, "breaking the circle" has been realized.

In the minds of many people, at least one impression was left.

This point can be clearly seen from the endorsement fee.

At that time, I represented Xtep, and the endorsement fee was only 200 million.

In the past week, Ren Yun said that merchants in other categories have already contacted and offered an endorsement price of 500 to [-] million.

doubled.

In the sports circle, it is already considered "second-tier".

And, there is also a talk show variety show, and an invitation letter was sent, wanting to invite myself to be a guest.

The notification fee still needs to be discussed in detail, and also needs to be approved by the above.

However, these are small money.

4 month 1 day.

The online mall was officially launched, and the APP developed by Azu was called "Chuchao Sports".

There are currently only two products for sale in the mall.

The first is T-shirts, the commemorative T-shirts of previous competitions, numbered and unnumbered.

The second is a sports drink, which focuses on sports, is sugar-free, adds electrolytes and vitamins, is processed by the factory introduced by Father Zhong before, and is filled and labeled.

Started to enter the track of traditional business.

Compete in hard power, product quality, marketing, and channels.

Now it is just the beginning, and it should go through a relatively long development cycle.

However, the ceiling is infinitely high.

Basic necessities of life, this accounts for two items.

What Azu means is to only make high-quality goods, a small number of SKUs, create hot items, and distribute them in large quantities first.

He made a three-year development plan.

The offline plan is to cover Jianghai in one year and the whole province in two years, and then conquer the city and conquer the whole country.

Online, it is also necessary to gather various channels, such as shopping malls, Tmall, JD.com, Douyin, live broadcasts... It is also a comprehensive distribution.

The money currently on the books is almost enough to burn until that time.

Chu Chao naturally had no objection.

I am not short of money to spend now, and the balance has exceeded a small target.

Worry about how to spend.

This kind of business requires steady and steady hard work. The only help I can do is to continue to win championships and use fame to drive sales.

A good game and it's over!
……

After taking care of everything in the rear, Chu Chao was finally ready to return to the team.

Actually, it didn't take long.

That's about ten days.

However, before preparing to return to the team, Chu Chao was a little surprised when he received a call from Lu Feng.

He said that he wanted to invite himself back to No. [-] Middle School to give a speech.

The college entrance examination will be in June, and now is the time to mobilize before the exam.

This year's mobilization meeting at No. [-] Middle School invited not only myself, but also some outstanding students from previous years, mainly Tsinghua University and Peking University students.

This……

Chu Chao immediately agreed.

I am now at the same level as Tsinghua Peking University students?
I am a scumbag, what can I do?

But in terms of academic performance, I am definitely not as good.

However, compared to fame and current social status, it must be far beyond.

Career paths vary.

After a few more conversations, Chu Chao realized that the decision to invite him back to school to give a speech and mobilize was not proposed by Lu Feng.

He is an ordinary physical education teacher, and he is not qualified.

Instead, there is a vice principal of the school, female, in her 50s, who is usually very decent.

The female headmistress, she is not in charge of sports either.

Instead, it seems to be because I recently ate melons on the Internet, I ate melons about myself, I admired them very much, and felt that "both quality and body are excellent."

Therefore, when I was a candidate for the mobilization meeting, I recommended myself at the meeting of the school leaders and was finally selected.

She's still a "mother fan", old baby!

Maybe, doing the right thing, that's it.

Someone is upset.

Some people will appreciate it.

……

the next day.

nine in the morning.

Chu Chao showed up at the gate of No. [-] Middle School on time. Looking at the antique gate, he was inexplicably excited.

Where dreams begin.

The playground of No. [-] Middle School, the cliff is a treasure of geomantic omen.

This time, he didn't need to take his ID card himself, the guard recognized him at a glance.

"Chu Chao!"

He trotted over excitedly: "It's amazing, I watched your competition, and I also watched you gossip. Are you coming back to participate in the mobilization meeting?"

"Come on, come to the porter and drink some water."

Chu Chao laughed, chatted with him a few words, and signed an autograph, and then he led the whole process and walked towards the teaching building.

in an office.

There are already seven or eight boys and girls here.

They are all students from the first middle school who rushed back from the university.

When Chu Chao came in, they were chatting, and after a glance, they all fell silent.

The girl standing at the front, Chu Chao recognized, was Fang Kaiting, the number one student in the college entrance examination last year and the number one student in the city's liberal arts.

Her name and photo were on the school honor roll for a whole year, and they are still there now.

The next few are also high school bullies and celebrities in their school days.

"Hi everyone, hahaha, they are all learning gods."

"Take me."

Chu Chao greeted with a smile.

Several people couldn't help laughing out loud.

Fang Kaiting smiled and said, "Come on, you are the famous person, okay?"

After a pause, she said in an exaggerated tone: "Oh, let me introduce to you, the one standing in front of us is the current Marathon Asia No.1 student, Chu Chao!"

Chu Chao: ...

"Quick, before the mobilization meeting started, I managed to catch you and sign for us."

"We are close to the water and the platform is the first to get the moon."

Fang Kaiting is very lively and has a high emotional intelligence.

A group of students made a fuss for a while.

Several teachers walked in.

Seeing his former head teacher and math teacher, Chu Chao subconsciously shrank back.

However, when he came back to his senses, he couldn't help shaking his head and smiling.

"Hello teacher."

"Hide when you see me! Still hiding now! Am I that scary?"

The old class said with a smile, looking Chu Chao up and down: "You have grown a little taller and stronger. You are the most famous student I have ever taken... now. Hahaha..."

"Have you written your speech yet?"

"Do you want me to take a look for you? Didn't you copy the lyrics this time? I'm very impressed with your composition."

Chu Chao: ...

I rely on!

Don't mention this ugly past, okay?

In the past, when I took an exam, I couldn't write a composition. I couldn't hold it back, so I copied the lyrics. I was once publicly punished in front of the whole class, and asked myself to sing out of the paper.

but……

now...

……

About two hours later.

In the school auditorium, at the mobilization meeting for the third year of high school, Chu Chao was the last to appear.

There was an extremely warm applause.

Looking at the dark heads below, Chu Chao took a deep breath and took out his speech.

"Actually, I don't know how to give speeches. When I was in school, I couldn't write well in composition. I always copied lyrics, and I was asked to sing in public by the teacher in front of the whole class."

"Now it's considered a little achievement, but I still don't feel that I am qualified and can teach others."

"Let's sing a song, "Chasing Dreams with a Pure Heart", although it is an old song, I wish you all success in the college entrance examination, give all your youth without regrets, keep running, with the pride of a child."

After saying a few words, Chu Chao took the microphone and howled with his tone-deaf voice.

Audience: ? ? ?
After being speechless, they all held back their laughter.

But Chu Chao didn't feel embarrassed at all, and sang with great concentration.

So, gradually, someone began to sing along.

Inverted... slowly getting into tune.

The class teacher listened below, his body followed the rhythm, swayed slightly, adjusted his glasses, and couldn't laugh or cry.

Hey……

this kid!
They're all so famous, but they're not in shape yet.

It's really... Don't forget your original intention.

……

……

(End of this chapter)