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The plane descended slowly and finally touched the ground and stopped smoothly at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport.

Outside the airport, the door of a Mercedes-Benz sedan opened, her long legs stretched out, and her high heels fell to the ground. Betty, who was wearing sunglasses, held her small bag and shook her hair in the sun. He closed the car door with a bang and walked towards the exit of the station with a steady and steady step.

Boss Wang, who was wearing a suit and ties, walked out and saw Betty like this. He walked over with a smile, and the latter naturally took his arm.

"Half a year has passed and you have changed a lot."

"Good or not?"

"What do you think?"

"I don't want to work as a waiter at the Peninsula Hotel anymore."

"That's good." Wang Yan nodded with a smile, "You should have such energy to live a good life."

"Why don't you talk about work?"

"If you can, you should find an alternative to your job. Some people use their work to make money, and some people find value in their work. You are different. You are no longer short of money, and you don't find value in your work. I remember you once told me I have mentioned that I used to like collecting stamps, reading, music, and dancing to cultivate my sentiments, which are all very good."

Betty shook her head: "I am looking for success at work now."

"How successful is success? As long as you like it, I support it."

"Daozai was originally going to come to pick you up, but I didn't let him come. I made an appointment to meet you tomorrow."

Wang Yan nodded, indicating that he understood. It's quite interesting to say that Beidi was embarrassed to call the guy who ran fifty hard like Daozi, so she always wanted to call Dao Ge. But Daozi was very resistant, and he was like a sister-in-law. The old boy really didn't care about his reputation. When Beidi saw the frightened look on his face, she couldn't call him Brother Dao, so she had to do this.

The two of them chatted and laughed when they arrived at the parking lot. Wang Yan looked at the shiny black Daben and nodded: "Not bad. You should find a driver and sit in the back seat."

"Usually, Dao Zai finds a girl to drive for me. She is very good. She has practiced Muay Thai and she is said to be my bodyguard. You will know tomorrow when you see her. She is not bad. This car is a parallel import. It is very good. It’s cheap. Daozi bought one himself and gave me one as a gift. It’s not that important, so I didn’t tell you on the phone.”

"Daozai is very powerful now..."

"He has a lot of money now, many brothers, and he is very courageous. I heard that he fights every day to grab territory and is very popular. Some time ago, he was arrested by the police and locked up for twenty-four hours. I think you have to say something about him. If he continues like this , I’m afraid he’s going to rush to the street.”

Wang Yan shook his head in amusement and put the suitcase away: "Let's go."

After getting in the car, Wang Yan sat in the passenger seat while Betty drove seriously to her newly rented apartment in Causeway Bay.

Why not let Knife Guy come over? Because obviously, separation is better than newlyweds. Although the two were not married in the first place, the partnership of in-depth exchanges will continue to deepen after half a year, awakening the surging passion of the initial cooperation...

That is the most primitive feeling of human beings, which goes straight to the heart. It is the sweat that oozes out beautifully, it is the deep and passionate breathing, and it is the expression of the deepest emotion. She tilted her neck up, her hair soaked in sweat and sliding down her delicate face. Under the warm yellow light, the sweat was crystal clear and flowed through her chin and down her beautiful neck...

It was dark until the afternoon of the next day, when Wang Yan and Betty met Dao Zai at a nearby food stall.

Although Dao Zai is now a veritable Brother Dao and is greeted by many people when he goes out to eat, after meeting Wang Yan, he still calls him Brother Yan honestly. Betty spoke so boldly that she became a gentle little kitten and did not dare to speak loudly.

Wang Yan likes Daozai's humility very much. Although he does drift a lot, he doesn't think that he has some strength and can stand up and call the shots. This is good and he can live a long time.

"I heard Brother Dao is very powerful?"

Wang Yan ate his rice and spoke with a smile, which made Dao Zai shiver.

"Brother Yan, I really can't help it. If you have more brothers, you need a place to move around. When you go out, there are always some ignorant brothers who cause trouble. When I go out to hang out, I am still the eldest brother. No matter what is right or wrong, I will always I don’t want to stand by my own people, brother Yan. Did my sister-in-law tell you that I was arrested and detained for twenty-four hours for no reason a few days ago. How could I not know that they were warning me? But I It’s also very unfair.”

Dao Zai explained in a panic as he was about to cry but had no tears.

After looking at him for two seconds, Wang Yan nodded: "Do you know that all those big associations are coming aboard? You look majestic now, and no one touches you. They want to see you grow and become a target. Or when? If you are so distracted that you don't know your last name, and you have provoked others to take advantage of you, then it's too late."

"Brother Yan, I really don't know what to do. If there are too many younger brothers, we have to fight for the territory. We have many factories, but we can't arrange so many people. I take in younger brothers, and the younger brothers take in younger brothers. It's a mess and a mess. I I really can't control it, Brother Yan. You know me, I used to be a little gangster. I was still on the street at the age of forty-five. If I say anything, I will be laughed to death.

If Brother Yan hadn't given me a chance, how could I be where I am today? To be honest, Brother Yan, I just don’t know what to do, and I want you to make up your mind today. What you say, I do. "

"No drugs involved, right?"

"Brother Yan, I really don't have one. But now that I have more people, I can't control them."

"You'd better not have any." Wang Yan shook his head, "How many people are there now?"

"Four hundred and fifty-six people, that's what I know. Some of them have people underneath them, but I don't know."

"Isn't this a total of thousands of people? You still don't know the situation and the personnel. It's really too slow to die."

"Brother Yan, I really don't know what to do."

"Go and set up a logistics company. The little boss will be the team leader, and the younger brothers will go to work. Those who are willing to stay will continue to follow, and those who are not willing to stay will get out. The formal employees are your official younger brothers. What about the others, follow It doesn't matter to you. Don't charge protection fees. Leave gambling stalls, hair salons, and loan sharks to trustworthy subordinates. Don't force people to go bankrupt and kill people, and be virtuous.

In the future, those who can't repay the loan sharks will be asked to work in logistics companies. Don't think about exploiting people all the time and giving others a chance to change their ways. You make money and persuade people to come back.

Barbecue ingredients and herbal tea, aren't they all given by your little brother? For other businesses, you can go to the port and have a look. You can also contact some other companies and find ways to take some small orders. If you do it slowly, you can always do it. As long as Hong Kong's logistics is done well, feeding thousands of people will not be a problem. Then we will find ways to take over overseas logistics orders and do a good job in Southeast Asia. If you achieve this step, you will be considered successful in this life. "

Dao Zai looked embarrassed: "Brother Yan, you asked me to fight and kill. Although I am forty-six, I still exercise and can chop people. But if you ask me to talk about business, I really can't do it. The company here is run by my sister-in-law, and I do whatever she asks me to do, but I really can’t do it.”

"Do you understand what it means to take both black and white?"

"you mean……"

"If you don't know how to take business, why don't you give money to people? You don't know how to introduce beautiful women who want to be in a position or make money? You don't know how to take people to play cards? If you don't accept it, just go to their door and give them some food and drinks. Gift. You are a bad boy who is a gangster, won't you disgust people?

You conduct your business according to rules, don't beat, scold, kill, or set fires. What's the problem? Only by being harmonious can we generate wealth. If we cannot generate wealth, then we cannot be harmonious. Do you understand, Brother Dao? "

Wang Yan taught gangsters the rules of gangsters, which made Betty on the side look a little confused. She vaguely felt that Wang Yan was more like a gangster than a knife boy. She remembered in a daze that she had not known Wang Yan for much time. But the natural way she got along with Wang Yan and the longing for her after a long separation made her feel as if she had known him for a long time.

"Understand, understand, Brother Yan, I am Dao Zai, Dao Zai, don't call me Brother Dao, I'm afraid. When you drink, Brother Yan, I respect you."

After taking a sip of beer, Wang Yan said: "You set up a company first and develop it. Later, I will also set up a logistics company in the mainland and inject capital into it for you. The mainland company will do it in the mainland, and you will do it overseas."

"Brother Yan, I feel relieved when you say that. I am doing it by myself, and I don't feel confident. Don't worry, Brother Yan, I will do a good job here and not let you down."

"I made it for you, not me." Wang Yan raised his head to a person looking at him from a distance, "Did you offend someone?"

"Thanks to Brother Yan, I've been more prominent recently, and I'm in plainclothes."

"You stay away from me from now on. I am a serious businessman, and I act as if I am a criminal who came here to plot something with you."

"Then there's nothing we can do about it. Brother Yan's thighs are thick, so I have to hold him tight."

"Protect Betty well, protect your family as well, and don't bring it on them if you get into trouble. You are responsible for your family. If Betty gets into trouble, just go to the sea and feed the bastard."

"Brother Yan, don't worry, my sister-in-law will be fine if something happens to me." Dao Zai turned to look at Beidi, who was obviously rosy and energetic, "Sister-in-law, you heard me, don't be polite, you must speak up if you have something to do, fight for it I have to do my job well."

Betty nodded politely.

Wang Yan waved his hand: "Being a big boss and gaining prestige on the streets will not last long. Focus on doing the right thing and follow the right path, which will make you money, stability, and dignity."

"Brother Yan said, I respect you, Brother Yan."

After such a dinner, Dao Zai went to do his own thing, while Wang Yan and Betty walked on the street. It was also at this time that we started talking about serious business matters.

Betty asked: "Are you going to do logistics?"

"I made it by the way. My seasonings, shoes and clothing will be sold nationwide in the future, and they will all be sold directly. Now, some of the seasonings are delivered by the buyers themselves, and some are delivered by us. Instead of doing this, it is better for me to buy them myself. We will build cars, recruit people, and develop transportation business simultaneously with the development of seasonings and clothing.

Now there are construction sites everywhere and roads are being built everywhere. Cargo turnover is an important factor in economic development, and logistics is the intermediate link. And on the other hand, international trade will be more prosperous in the future, and international business will inevitably develop greater. In general, logistics still has a bright future. "

Wang Yan gave a rough explanation and then asked, "How is the factory in Shenzhen? When will production start?"

"It will be at the end of the month. Now the workers have been found and the equipment is being adjusted for pre-production. Bottled and canned herbal tea drinks will be officially produced next month. They will be rolled out in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong and Guangxi first, and then promoted to Beijing and Shanghai. We are opening up the whole country, and we are also trying to open up the market in Southeast Asia, so we will get busy next.”

"Don't be too busy. Even if you want to succeed at work, after all, success is not temporary. You still have to slow down a lot. For example, you haven't walked on the street like this for a long time, right?"

"Many years."

"There is no shortage of money, but living a good life is the most important thing."

Betty smiled and asked, "How long will you stay in Hong Kong?"

"I'll stay with you for another seven days."

"Well, I'm going to be busy too. What should I do this year? Just do logistics?"

"As I said, I did it by the way. Now that the Soviet Union is unstable, many people are making a fortune there. I may have to stay there this year and try to take advantage of this opportunity to bring back some high-end equipment and make more money by the way. Use some money to develop existing industries.

For example, I bought my shoe and clothing brand and my direct sales stores. This time, I will try to directly buy his stores in hundreds of cities. Most importantly, buy you a villa on the island. "

Betty hugged Wang Yan's arm tightly: "It's too big to live alone. I'm afraid. The apartment I rent now feels empty. It's better to buy an apartment. It's more popular and not as empty as a villa."

Wang Yan nodded with a smile: "Then buy them all and live wherever you want."

"It's better to save some money. The two houses here are enough for you to open dozens of stores in the mainland."

“It’s open early and open late, but life is different and you still have to enjoy it when you should.”

"You are the one spending the money anyway, so I will listen to you."

"I may need your cooperation later. There are some unused equipment or resources that need to be transferred abroad. The turnover must be done in the name of Xuezhi Investment."

"I follow your command, just like you told me last year, I do what you say."

Wang Yan smiled, ruffled her hair, and received a dissatisfied look from the latter, and they walked together on the streets of Hong Kong...

It was a week, it was a week. After Wang Yan accompanied Betty and provided entrepreneurial guidance to the clueless Daozi, he set off for Moscow.

Seriously speaking, there is no one in the world who is as close to Big Brother as Wang, because he has collected inheritances several times to start a business, and he has access to all kinds of circumstances and resources.

However, he has passed the initial excitement. Instead of knowing nothing, he has obtained some things and made some money, and he feels sincerely happy and has a sense of accomplishment.

But when he came here again, he could not help but be reminded of his past self, still immersed in luck and full of energy.

Of course, now that he is also immersed in luck, he must not forget to thank his living father every day...

Wang Yan took charge of it himself, opened up all the links, and used trains to pull supplies from the country to the north. From the north, various equipment and materials are transported to the country, or transported to Hong Kong, Shanghai, etc. via sea routes.

Of course, what he needs is for his own use. He has already established a semiconductor company. The same location has been selected in Shanghai and a factory is being built. The equipment in the Soviet Union was sufficient, but of course there was nothing that could be done about it if it was not sufficient. Where could he buy it? It's better than nothing.

What is not necessary is to look for buyers at home and abroad. Domestic ones are sold cheaper, and it is enough to earn a few sets of shops and decoration money. Of course, foreign ones should be slightly more involved. After all, he not only sells equipment, but also participates in other metal minerals and so on. It looks like he's making a mess, but actually everything is in order. His net worth is expanding rapidly, which is the catalytic effect of national wealth on individuals.

The number of direct sales stores of Hongyun Shoes and Clothing is increasing day by day. Along with the logistics, the number of trucks is also constantly increasing, and it is already quite large. In Hong Kong, I also bought an apartment in Central and a shop in Causeway Bay, which were used to sell clothes. I didn’t forget to ask someone to go find Ms. Wang for the procedure. It was indeed done very quickly...

More than three months have passed, and the time has come to June.

That afternoon, Tokyo was filled with laughter and laughter again. When Wang Yan parked the car, he heard the excitement inside outside the door.

"Oh, look who's here?" Teacher Ge was a little exaggerated, "Isn't this Boss Wang? Welcome, welcome, warm welcome, hurry, hurry, sit inside."

"Hey, I won't call you Xiao Dongbei anymore? That's good." Wang Yan didn't seem to hear Teacher Ge's sarcasm. He put down the hatchback Maotai he was holding, walked in, nodded to A Bao and others, and talked with his uncle. Say hello.

Miss Wang laughed on the side and said: "I heard Teacher Ge and others complaining, saying that you don't come usually, and Mr. Bao will have to pay for it when he comes back."

"Is this how you arranged it for me?" Wang Yan turned to look at Teacher Ge and others, "Then I won't let anyone send drinks here in the future."

"I didn't say it, Boss Wang, it was Teacher Ge who said it." Tao Tao immediately cleared the relationship.

"Oh, Xiao Dongbei, you don't have any conscience at all. Originally, everyone was doing well together, but then you moved to Julu Road and you can't find anyone."

Lingzi said: "I have told you so many times that boss Wang's big business people have all gone to the Soviet Union. They fly everywhere and have no time. They are all like children. It's really funny." "

Wang Yan smiled: "I told you during the Chinese New Year that I am very busy this year and have no time to rest. Didn't Mr. Bao also make appointments with me twice before today? I have to go to Moscow tomorrow, and I really don't have time. many."

In fact, normally speaking, if it comes to his situation, not to mention Mr. Ge and the others, even A Bao will not be able to talk to him. It's just that he has a calm mind and doesn't have so many thoughts. These people have a lot of minor problems, but they are pretty good people, so they often come to Ye Tokyo. Even if he doesn't come, people will often bring him wine. For him, it's just a splash of water, and it's a sign of friendship for the people here.

In fact, he can get along with anyone. He doesn't have so many ideas and gets along with everyone naturally. Of course, these people are characters in the play, and they have certain reasons. Otherwise, why would they come to this world?

The uncle smiled and asked: "How is the situation over there?"

"It's a bit messed up. It's hard to say what's going on. There are so many loopholes up and down now. The economy is in trouble and the people are in danger. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to make any money."

Abao said: "A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. The most popular thing now is to go to the north to make a fortune. It really makes a lot of people rich."

"Mr. Bao is always humble when he speaks. Didn't you gain a lot this time? We didn't talk much on the phone before, but now it's easier to talk. How much did you earn this time?"

"It's increased eight times." Abao made an eight-digit gesture, "Your one million profit was seven million. According to our prior agreement, it was 5.2 million. But I didn't bring the money today, too. It’s too much, it’s hard to get, and it’s not safe. Boss Wang, tell me, how can I give you the money?”

"Let's go with the two hundred thousand, let's put it all together. I'll ask Hongyun's finances to go to my uncle later, and I'll just ask my uncle to remit the money to Hongyun's account."

"That won't work, Boss Wang. It's the price we agreed on at the beginning. I said five million and two million, but there are rounded cents after that, and there are zeros and rounded corners. You have to figure it out clearly." Abao refused. Wang Yan's kindness.

"I have no objection. I will ask the finance department to find my uncle tomorrow." Wang Yan did not refuse. He nodded and looked at Tao Tao, who was grinning from ear to ear. "Did you buy the van?"

"I've been buying it for several days, but I knew I was going to have a drink today, and Fangmei wouldn't let me drive it. Oh, boss Wang, you don't know. Fangmei's eyes almost popped out when she saw the box of money I brought back. , people are going crazy. I said I wanted to buy a car, and she was very positive. Although a van is not comparable to a car, a van can haul goods and load people, oh, it’s very comfortable."

Teacher Ge shook his head repeatedly: "He is only fresh for two days."

Ling Hong was even more disgusted: "I have ridden in his car once, and it was just two days after I bought it, and the fish was marinated in it."

"I have to drive to the fishing port every day, so what can I do?" Tao Tao looked innocent, but did not forget to correct him, "That's seafood, not fish."

Ling Hong also took the trouble: "Just tell me if there are any fish?"

Seeing that Tao Tao was killed again, Wang Yan said: "Mr. Bao, Stamp Li, are you doing well over there?"

"It went so well. The group of international students over there suffered a huge loss. I heard that the leader, Mr. A, jumped into the sea and committed suicide. Oh, it's so tragic." Stamp Li said with a sigh on his face.

"I think you haven't learned your lesson."

"We are making money, Boss Wang. They committed suicide by losing money. That's bad luck. They caught up with the changes in national policies and couldn't hold on to the stocks. What can they do? If they hold on tightly, there will be another The money comes in, and you can pull it up and down, it's amazing. Let me tell you, Boss Wang, if I have a stamp, I will never regret it."

After he finished speaking, he slapped his lips again, "Anyway, life and death are determined by destiny, wealth is in heaven, I enjoy making money, and I stand at attention when losing money. There is nothing to say."

"You have a good attitude." Wang Yan nodded with a smile and asked, "Everyone died, so there is no trouble, right?"

"I don't think so. Uncle said yes." Abao looked unconcerned.

He has really made a lot of money this time. His own one million is eight million, and Wang Yan still has 2.8 million here. Stamp Li, Tao Tao, and other fat aunts and the like, With the money he put together, he earned more than 10 million in the past six months.

The current Abao is much stronger than the same period in the original drama. This is all due to the influence of Wang Yan. Although A Bao is also kind and very humane. But Wang Yan is two years younger than him, and he started it all by himself in a short period of time. He also has more or less ideas of competition. Therefore, if you invest more and take big actions, you will naturally earn more.

But now that he was compared with Wang Yan, he no longer had that intention. Because Wang Yan has done so much, he has gone to poach Big Brother's corner. It's not just poaching. He vaguely heard people say some awesome things about Boss Wang. Those who are convinced by Boss Wang are really brave...

The uncle sneered and said: "That Mr. A is not alone. I heard that there are some Thirteen Taibao under him. For their sake, the relationship is not simple. Mr. A died, but the debt was not cleared. This time Although we are not the largest contributors, we can still be ranked in the queue. How can we give up when others calm down? If they seize the opportunity, they will definitely take action. We must always stay awake.

However, I think capital generally does not use other means to seek revenge. It will only make you go back to where you came from. If you don’t want to go bankrupt, be careful. "

"What uncle said makes sense." Wang Yan nodded with a smile, "But I don't think it will be less friendly. It's not that we don't use other methods, but we haven't really offended people to death, otherwise there will be dump trucks when we go out tomorrow. ”

My uncle's words don't make sense, as if capital only talks about principles. After all, if you really follow principles, you won't become capital.

"Anyway, you have to be careful." My uncle smiled, as if he recognized Wang Yan's words.

"Okay, okay, the food is served. In the blink of an eye, we haven't gotten together for more than half a year. I won't go home until I'm drunk today, especially you, Boss Wang, you need to drink a few more drinks. You will have another drink tomorrow. I'm going to Moscow. I don't know when we will meet next." Reiko brought the dishes up and patted her head, "By the way, you won't be busy during the Chinese New Year, right? You want to come over to Tokyo to spend it together, right?"

"I think you are in need of a cook?"

"Oh, I own a restaurant, do I have two unique skills? It's just that I don't ring at all. But really speaking, I can't compare with Boss Wang. But, we are all emotional, everyone. It’s nice to have a drink together.”

Wang Yan sat down with a smile: "We will be busy by then. We will definitely be together during the New Year. You all know that I have no friends. Hurry up and serve the food. I'm hungry."

"Oh, Boss Wang is too modest when he says he has no friends. You have friends all over the world." Miss Wang sat next to Wang Yan and continued teasingly.

"That's a partner. It's about interests. It's always different from friends. Oh, by the way, I bought you gifts in Hong Kong and Moscow before, and I also bought things in South Korea, Japan, and some Southeast Asian countries. , but I haven’t had time to give it to you. I’ll make arrangements tomorrow and have someone deliver it to you in a few days.”

"Oh, I knew Xiao Dongbei was the most conscientious..."

"Really, Boss Wang? Oh, why are you so embarrassed..."

"I just said that Boss Wang will not forget us. Look, he still wants to bring us gifts after traveling so far abroad..."

This was the Ye Tokyo gang and Stamp Li. They were all embarrassed, but when they saw it, they wanted to get it quickly. The buzz was so lively.

There is only one exception, and that is Miss Wang. Her voice is already loud, and her words are more recognizable, because she pouted and said: "I don't want it!"

She glared at Wang Yan and said, "You have bad intentions. I have told you many times that you cannot accept gifts, not from friends. I have to spend money to buy whatever you give me. You are the big boss and I don't care. Four hundred yuan a month, how can you afford it? I think you just want to make me poor."

"Oh, did you get a salary increase?"

"Hey, it's increased by fifty." Miss Wang chatted happily, a little happy, but her face suddenly changed and she was very serious, "Don't change the subject, I can't accept you even if the increase is another five hundred yuan. one's gift."

"It's okay. I'll have someone show it to you when the time comes. If you don't like it, just forget it."

"No, don't show it to me." Miss Wang always believed that the things Wang Yan gave her would be very suitable for her. She didn't dare to look at them because she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to control what she wanted.

Wang Yan hummed, hugging his shoulders, but asked his uncle: "Uncle, what do you think I should buy more and give one to each of their comrades in the clothing department?"

My uncle didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He felt that Wang Yan's angle was strange. He shook his head and said with a smile, "Then the section chief of Jinhua is probably going to do it."

"You are so brave, actually..."

Wang Yan waved his hand and consulted his uncle: "Uncle, do you think I can send a banner to the clothing department and a gift along the way to thank them for their help in opening my clothing brand to Hong Kong? Is that okay?"

"No!" Miss Wang shook her head, said so loudly, and even slapped Wang Yan on the shoulder.

Um? Uncle Wang didn't pay attention to Miss Wang's noisy, because this angle was more interesting. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, pushed up his slipped glasses, thought for a moment, and then said: "This is okay, but it's a gift you gave me." Preferably clothes.”

"Then just give me more clothes along with them. As a businessman, I sincerely thank the relevant government units for their help. It's reasonable and reasonable."

Wang Yan turned his head, raised his eyebrows at Miss Wang, and bumped her gently with his shoulder, "Don't worry, wait a moment, the store in Hong Kong has not been renovated yet. When it opens, I will buy some in Hong Kong News, take some more photos, and send them to Corey together. Why are you staring? My uncle is your senior. If he said yes, then there should be no problem. Even if there is a problem, the big deal is to return it. It won’t affect you. your."

Seeing Miss Wang pouting, Abao smiled and said, "Boss Wang still has a way. I will learn from you in the future and send a banner to No. 27 and a gift at the same time."

"Oh, I'm so annoyed."

Wang Yan raised his eyebrows at Abao, and then greeted him: "Come on, come on, pour some wine, pour some wine, the boss lady has spoken. I won't come home until I'm drunk today."

Abao looked at Miss Wang who was not angry with Wang Yan, looked at everyone in harmony, looked at Miss Wang who was not angry with Wang Yan...

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