After waiting at the school gate for a while, the bus came.

The buses in Lin'an are still running steadily, not as strong as the bus drivers in Jiangcheng, the capital of Hubei Province, and all of them are F1 retired and changed careers.

Especially the legendary 521, if outsiders are lucky enough to sit on it for the first time, they will definitely be able to experience the thrill of flying, which will be unforgettable for a lifetime.

Have you ever seen a bus drive up the green belt and then the driver drove down with a calm face?

Have you ever seen a bus ride with your butt often flying 20cm off your seat?

Have you ever seen a dog being bumped up on a bus to the point of spitting?

The above scenes, you can see them when you come to Jiangcheng!

In Jiangcheng, it is normal for the bus to overtake the taxi on the road, and it is not impossible for the bus to overtake the train on the Yangtze River Bridge.

Those outsiders or local residents who have been begging for a long time in Jiangcheng are very experienced, as long as they sit on 521, they must not grind and chirp after getting on the bus, and find a seat as quickly as possible, if there is no seat, then the two hands should be hard to grasp the handrails, open their legs to a certain extent, tuck their abdomen, and bend their knees slightly, so as to avoid being thrown out when braking, so the passengers who are used to sitting on 521 are practicing a good horse step, and a horse is as stable as Mount Tai, this is not to brag with you.

After a short time, when he came to the gate of Zhejiang University, Su Zelin got out of the car and looked at his mobile phone, there was still a little time before the agreed time, just right.

There were still a lot of people entering and leaving the school gate, and some girls couldn't help but look at him a few more times when they saw him.

The face of the bastard is still very popular with passers-by of the opposite sex, and when I was in the financial hospital, I also met many girls who took the initiative to talk to QQ.

However, the girls here at Zhejiang University seem to be much more reserved, but they didn't come over to hook up.

A few minutes later, several shadows appeared in the distance, and the sharp-eyed bastard could see at a glance that it was Qin Shiqing and the others.

To Su Zelin's slight surprise, the entire dormitory of his childhood sweetheart actually came, in addition to Shen Jia and Deng Xiaoman, as well as Xiao Yue, Yan Qiuwen and Chen Zi.

The latter had not yet arrived at the school when Qin Shiqing reported to duty, and Su Zelin had also seen it for the first time, but he had heard about it from Qin Shiqing and Xiao Yue.

Sister paper is naturally more and better, Su Zelin lifted his spirits, greeted him, and smiled: "Hey, a few beauties, hello, since the last goodbye, it's been two months in the blink of an eye, but I miss me!" ”

Xiao Yue rolled her eyes when she heard this.

Still that familiar taste and cheekiness.

"Qin Zelin, you have deceived me so hard!"

She couldn't help but complain.

I was really fooled by this kid that day, I thought it was my roommate's brother, and gave him the QQ number, but I later learned that it wasn't like that.

Considering that the roommate had an ambiguous relationship with him, Xiao Yue was embarrassed, but fortunately, Qin Shiqing didn't mind later, and the two chatted a few times on the Internet, and slowly became friends.

Of course, Xiao Yue is very careful about proportion, and it is limited to friends.

"Yueyue, I was in a difficult situation at the time, mainly because the vice president of the student union of the department said that boys could not enter the girls' dormitory casually, so I had to make this decision!"

The bastard casually put this pot on Xie Tianyu's head, and then he sighed again: "Actually, after lying to you, I was very uneasy in my heart, I was condemned, I didn't think about tea and dinner, and I even lost sleep for more than a month!" ”

A few women said I believe you are a ghost, you guy's words, now we won't even believe a punctuation mark!

"Qin Zelin, you don't think about tea and dinner, you have insomnia for more than a month, why do I look good at your face?"

Shen Jia teased.

Su Zelin snorted: "Didn't I think that I could see you today and apologize in person to make up for it, so my mood suddenly brightened, I ate well, and my sleep quality was better!" ”

Shen Jia is out of luck, this guy's mouth is too slippery, you really can't talk about him.

Chen Zi looked at Su Zelin with interest, and had to say that his roommate's childhood sweetheart was indeed sunny and handsome, with a tall figure and a good temperament, just a little ruffian temperament, but it was harmless.

At this time, Su Zelin greeted the others, and his attention also turned to Chen Zi, and said with a smile: "This must be the legendary little Ah Zi, sure enough, it is the same as I imagined, and the voice is as sweet as people!" ”

When he called Qin Shiqing, Chen Zi took it, of course, he also knew him in his previous life, and he was a soft and cute girl.

"Nope!"

Chen Zi's face was thin, and he blushed all of a sudden.

Seeing her roommate, her childhood sweetheart was about to ignore her existence, Qin Shiqing was so angry that her teeth were itching, if it weren't for the large number of people, she would have to pinch a few bastards.

But she quickly remembered Yan Qiuwen's words.

"However, you all ended up being admitted to Lin'an's university, and Su Zelin was afraid that the situation would get out of control, so he tried every means to prevent the scene he least wanted to see."

"He has a variety of methods, such as trying to avoid being alone with you, deliberately getting in touch with other girls in front of you, or being very cold when chatting on QQ!"

He must have done it on purpose.

I endure!

……

After greeting the girls, I got on the bus and went straight to the computer city.

In the car, Su Zelin was still tirelessly hooking up with Xiao Yue and several other little girls.

However, the strange thing is that when he came to Yan Qiuwen, he didn't flirt much.

There weren't many words between the two, and there was not a word.

However, every time we communicate, others develop a subtle feeling.

How so?

Well, it's like Ximen Blowing Snow met Ye Gucheng.

Ximen Fuxue: "You learn swords?" ”

Ye Gucheng: "I am the sword." ”

Simon Blowing Snow: "Do you know what the essence of the sword is?" ”

Ye Gucheng: "You say." ”

Simon blowing snow: "Yu Cheng." ”

Ye Gucheng: "Sincerity? ”

……

They all communicated too deeply, and the others looked confused and unaware.

But in terms of personality, Su Zelin is not Ye Gucheng, but Lu Xiaofeng.

Ximen Fuxue was cold and silent, and Lu Xiaofeng was more angry.

Ximen Fuxue is good at swordsmanship, while Lu Xiaofeng has a lot of distractions and is interested in everything.

They haven't seen each other a few times, and they seem unfamiliar on the surface, but they are sympathetic to each other in their hearts.

It seems that their personalities are completely incompatible, and they are two people who are very different, but in fact, they can understand each other very well, because everyone is essentially a genius.

Su Zelin didn't tease Yan Qiuwen, so he chatted seriously.

First, it can't be moved.

The second is that this girl is too smart, she understands everything you think in your heart, it's boring.

Or Xiao Yue Shen Jia, and a few other girls with low IQs will be more fun.

When I came to the computer city, I still chose Yang Fen's computer store, and last night Su Zelin talked to Xiao Yang on the phone, saying that he would bring a few girls over to match the machine today.

Not long after the computer city first opened in the morning, Brother Xiao Yang was already busy in the store, and several waves of people were looking at the computer.

Due to the good reputation, many guests bring other friends to come to the airport, and his business is always very good, especially on weekends.

Seeing Su Zelin enter the door, although he was greeting other guests, he did not snub Su Zelin, and put down the work in his hand: "Hey, brother, here, I'm sorry, please sit down first." ”

"Okay, Brother Xiao Yang, you can get busy first."

A quarter of an hour later, two waves of people placed orders, and Brother Xiao Yang came over.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It's okay, it's just a moment, let's take a look, by the way, these are all my friends......"

Su Zelin briefly introduced the two parties, and then said: "Brother Xiao Yang, you have to give them a discount!" ”

"Hehe, no problem, as long as it's Brother Zelin and you bring a friend to match the machine, you will definitely get the lowest price!"

Brother Xiao Yang said briskly.

On the way, Su Zelin has a preliminary understanding of the needs and budgets of several girls, they don't play games, and they don't have much requirements for graphics card configurations.

Qin Shiqing and Shen Jia's family backgrounds are good, and their budgets are relatively sufficient, as long as they don't exceed eight thousand, they can accept it.

Deng Xiaoman hopes to control it at about 5,000, which does not need to be too good, of course, it cannot be too backward, and the operation should not be too slow, as long as it can be used for graduation projects.

If you don't take the performance route, the cost of matching the machine will not be outrageous, and the key is that the display is better.

Su Zelin suggested that Qin Shiqing and Shen Jia should match the Meige 796FD they chose before, and spend more money, but the visual experience will be much better and more eye-friendly, especially Shen Jia, this sister is a little myopia, and if she doesn't have glasses, she can hit a telephone pole at any time when she walks, and a good monitor is too important for her eyes.

Deng Xiaoman's 5,000 budget can't be on the Meig 796FD, and he recommended another more cost-effective monitor.

The configuration list was quickly typed, Qin Shiqing and Shen Jia's were more than 6,500 points, Deng Xiaoman was almost less than 5,000, and they each sent a keyboard and mouse and a few CDs.

Yang Fen said again: "Since you are friends of the Zelin brothers, I will give you an additional 5% discount!" ”

When Su Zelin came to match the plane before, Brother Xiao Yang promised that as long as he brought someone else, he would give a 5% commission.

Of course, Su Zelin himself would not ask for this money, but it did not prevent Qin Shiqing and them from saving some money.

So yesterday, when he called, he told Brother Xiao Yang that he hoped that the other party would directly discount the three girls' matching fees.

Brother Xiao Yang is very knowledgeable, not only gave discounts, but also credited this credit to Su Zelin.

Su Zelin secretly gave Yang Fen a thumbs up, Brother Yang not only knows how to do business, but also has high emotional intelligence, which is another important factor in his success in his previous life.

The girls were happy when they heard it, but don't underestimate the 5%.

Qin Shiqing and Shen Cana can save more than 320 yuan, Deng Xiaoman can also save more than 200 yuan, and at present, many people's monthly salary is only a few hundred yuan, which is a lot of money.

Shen Jia said jokingly: "Yo, Su Zelin, I didn't expect your face to be quite valuable, and you saved us hundreds of oceans at once!" ”

"It's okay, when I'm out of the house, I can afford to give a little thin noodles thanks to my friends. Jiajia, you don't have to thank me too much, just invite me to lunch later! ”

Su Zelin said modestly.

Shen Jia: "......"

You're really good at beating snakes with sticks.

The accessories of several computers were quickly transferred, and at this time, there were several waves of people in the computer store, and Brother Xiao Yang and his buddies were too busy: "Brother Zelin, if you don't do this, if you help me assemble these three machines, then I will reduce each of your friends by another fifty yuan, how about it?" ”

In fact, the installation cost of a machine must not cost fifty yuan, and Brother Xiao Yang sold Su Zelin a favor again, and at the same time gave him the opportunity to perform in front of girls.

"Okay!"

Su Zelin agreed.

Anyway, being idle is idle, rather than waiting here, it is better to install it yourself, save them some money, and they can quickly install and leave.

"Su Zelin, will you still install a machine?"

Xiao Yue was surprised.

"Hehe, I've learned a little bit."

Su Zelin is very low-key.

Brother Xiao Yang answered in a timely manner: "Come on, Brother Zelin, your level of installation and professionalism is not below these buddies of mine!" ”

This is not just sycophancy, Su Zelin was originally very interested in digital, and he also did business in the computer industry in his previous life, so it is naturally not a problem to install a computer.

Watching the bastard skillfully assemble all the accessories, a complete computer appeared in front of him after a short time, and Xiao Yue and the girls were stunned.

This guy really has a set!

Only Yan Qiuwen was not surprised at all, Su Zelin was this kind of special genius, he could play no matter what he tossed, but he would not spend a lot of energy in a certain field and could not reach the top level.

A few computers were installed, and it was past eleven o'clock.

"Brother Zelin, the delivery guy is out, it is estimated that he will not come back in half an hour, if you are not free, why don't you go back first, and then let him deliver the goods to your friend when my guy comes back?"

"Okay!"

Su Zelin still has a good faith in Brother Xiao Yang's character, and he also has an invoice in hand.

Before leaving, he pulled Yang Fen aside: "Brother Xiao Yang, do you remember the cooperation I told you last time, I also plan to build a whole digital store in the financial courtyard, no accident should be completed soon, if you have time, you can come over and take a look, maybe we will have the opportunity to make money together in the future." ”

"You've opened a store too?"

Brother Xiao Yang was slightly surprised.

He hesitated, but still said truthfully: "Brother, it is quite appropriate for you to choose this time to open a store, and the New Year's Day in the near future will be a small peak for matching." But if you say something nasty, don't mind. The computer business in the college is really not good to do, college students are used to coming to the computer city, because here are spot matching, there are many options, and college students always feel that the computer store in the school is more expensive, and there is no guarantee after sales, so few college computer stores can do it! ”

"Hehe, I know what you said!"

Su Zelin smiled slightly: "But I am sure that this store will be built, and on the day of the opening, if you are free, come to the financial institute to take a look around, and take a look at it, if there are any opportunities for cooperation." ”

"Okay, brother, if I can get out, I will definitely go then!"

Brother Xiao Yang was also very happy, anyway, he suggested that he give it, but the other party insisted on doing it, and of course he had no power to stop it, but seeing Su Zelin's confident appearance, Brother Xiao Yang was a little interested in his computer store.

The two have known each other for a limited time, and they have seen each other twice even this time, but after the chat of the last matching, Brother Xiao Yang found that this college student is not only worthy of a good machine, but also has unique insights into the development of the computer field and the future of various brands, and it should not be the kind of blind confidence of the rich second generation.

Since he was sure that he would be able to do a good job in the school's business, the computer store he opened in the Finance Institute was somewhat different.

If you can't do it, it will be a waste of time to run over and see it yourself, but the face is given, and the favor is there.

If you really do it, there will be one more way to make money, so why not?

A few people walked out of the computer city and took the bus back to Zhejiang University.

In order to express his gratitude to Su Zelin for making time to come out on the weekend to match himself, several girls invited him to have a meal, and made a Shancheng hot pot in the restaurant of the food street outside the school.

The sisters in Qin Shiqing's dormitory can eat spicy, Su Zelin also has a good stomach, and insists on not eating soft rice, which is not enough to go to the anorectal department.

In winter, a hot pot in the mountain city is indeed hearty, very enjoyable, the food is almost the same, the mobile phone also rings, the caller is Xiao Yang's subordinate in charge of the delivery of the guy, saying that the three computers are on the way, about a quarter of an hour to Zhejiang University.

So the group checked out and left the cafeteria, and went back to the bottom of the girls' dormitory to wait.

There are many girls from Zhejiang University who bought computers from Xiao Yang's shop, so his guy is familiar with this place and doesn't need to lead the way.

After waiting for a while, the pickup truck appeared, and there was only one person.

Male students are not allowed to set foot in the women's dormitory of Zhejiang University, even if they are equipped with computers, so they are usually sent downstairs to unload, and one guy is enough.

It is not impossible for a few girls to move the computer to the dormitory, it is more difficult, the current CRT monitor is still an antique, but it is not as light and thin as the LCD of later generations, and it is still very difficult for girls to move, which is also the reason why Su Zelin followed to Zhejiang University, and sent the Buddha to the West Heaven.

Su Zelin dragged his childhood sweetheart to Aunt Steward's guard room, and shouted: "Eldest sister, I'm Qin Shiqing's brother, my dad asked me to equip her with a computer today, and I must help move to the dormitory, otherwise I will break my dog's legs, do you see if you can be accommodating?" ”

This "eldest sister" has tried and tested both the canteen aunt and the aunt, in short, she eats it all.

Aunt Sheguan heard that she was very happy, and when she saw that it was a handsome guy, she looked at it with a smile on her face, and she did look a little similar to the girl next to her, so she waved her hand: "Okay, but you have to get the machine down quickly, you can't stay too long in the girls' dormitory!" ”

"Thank you, eldest sister, I know at a glance that you are a good person, a living bodhisattva!"

"This young man is quite good at talking!"

Aunt Sheguan was all laughed at by the bastard, and her wrinkled face almost didn't bloom.

She has been in charge of the dormitory for so long, and it is the first time that she has heard a college student call her eldest sister, and say that she is a good person, and everyone else scolds herself for being an old witch behind her back.

Xiao Yue's daughters were dumbfounded when they saw this scene.

I'll go, the menopausal temper is very short-tempered, and the housekeeper aunt nicknamed the old witch not only pardons the boys to go to the dormitory, but also laughs, which is rarer than the old tree blooming!

They wiped their sweat together, and they had a new understanding of the thickness of Su Zelin's skin.

At this time, Su Zelin came over, smiled at a few girls, and lowered his voice: "Hehe, do you see it, this is why I want to be Qin Shiqing's brother, this identity is easy to do." By the way, do you think the two of us are like brother and sister? I always suspected that my family was poor when I was a child, and I couldn't afford to raise two children, so because I had a better-looking relationship, I gave the ugly Qin Shiqing to the neighbor next door. ”

Girls: "......"

If Qin Shiqing is ugly, then Zhejiang University is afraid that there will be no good-looking girls.

is a beautiful Peugeot, good-tempered childhood sweetheart, but you want to be her brother, I really don't know what strange psychology is.

Qin Shiqing couldn't help but get angry, and pinched the bastard's waist fiercely.

Just now he wanted to help move the computer, and it would be good to act in front of Aunt Steward, and he was addicted to acting.

At this time, Brother Xiao Yang's man also removed the computer from the pickup, and Su Zelin walked over and stuffed a bag of Liqun into his hand: "Brother, it's been a hard work!" ”

Brother Xiao Yang was a little surprised, he delivered goods almost every day, and others would hand over a cigarette at most, and some would say thank you verbally, and even some would not even say thank you, all kinds of picky service wonders, or the first time I encountered a whole pack of cigarettes.

He nodded slightly and hesitated: "Yes, well, I'll move it for you." ”

Zhejiang University women's dormitory is not allowed to enter the door, he usually sends it downstairs to unload and leaves, which is also trouble-free, but others are so polite, he can't take other people's cigarettes in vain.

"Well, it won't bother you too much, right?"

In fact, Su Zelin was waiting for his words.

"It's fine, and it doesn't take much effort."

The two of them immediately began to carry the computer, mainly responsible for the large monitor, and several girls helped carry the case.

Aunt Steward didn't say anything when she saw more employees in computer shop uniforms, she was in a good mood today, and said that if every boy knows how to talk like this young man, do you think the old lady wants to be an old witch?

When she and Qin Shiqing moved the main chassis upstairs, Xiao Yue said, "Shiqing, does your Su Zelin usually talk like this to Aunt Housekeeper?" ”

"What's my Su Zelin!"

Qin Shiqing was a little embarrassed: "When he was in high school, the eldest sister called the canteen aunt for three years, and every time she cooked at least half more than others." ”

Xiao Yue couldn't help but feel embarrassed, this kind of thing can't be done by ordinary people, but Su Zelin is indeed very possible.

Moved the three computers to the girls' dormitory, Brother Xiao Yang said goodbye first, he had to rush back to the computer shop as soon as possible, there are still a lot of machines to be delivered today, the task is heavy, if he didn't see Su Zelin so sensible and stuffed himself with a pack of cigarettes, he wouldn't have helped deliver it.

The computer is almost wired, but it's still quite simple, and this boy will naturally do a good job.

Su Zelin took out several monitors and computers from the cardboard boxes one by one, and when the wiring was tested, a few girls from other dormitories came.

Just now, when a few people were carrying computers, they passed by several dormitories next to them, and they all noticed.

There are few college freshmen with computers, so the girls all come to watch the excitement.

Then they were even more surprised when they saw Su Zelin, now it is not as rare as when they first reported to work, it is not too rare to have boys in the girls' dormitory, and he is also a handsome guy, and the girls can't help but be a little excited.

"Who is this handsome guy, he looks so handsome!"

One of the girls couldn't help but ask.

"Hi, hello!" The bastard who was being watched was not embarrassed, but said generously: "I am Su Zelin, Qin Shiqing's ......"

"He's my neighbor!"

Qin Shiqing hurriedly added, otherwise this kid would be her brother again.

"Oh, the famous grass has a master!"

The girls from the other dormitories came to a conclusion with a smile.

In their eyes, this kind of neighborly relationship must not be too simple.

After all, the man is handsome and the woman is pretty, both of them are good-looking, and they also helped send the computer to the dormitory.

failed to be Qin Shiqing's brother again, Su Zelin had a little regret.

At this time, a girl gossiped and asked, "Handsome guy, which department are you?" ”

"I'm from the Treasury."

Bastard confessed.

"The ...... of the Treasury"

The girl's attitude had obviously changed, which was also a normal reaction.

Zhejiang University is leading in the fault line in the province, and other colleges and universities are not enough to play, let alone a small second book.

"This product didn't learn well in high school, so I worked a little hard in English, and I got a perfect score for a single subject, and all other subjects were in ruins!"

Qin Shiqing added quietly, overtly and covertly.

She didn't want Su Zelin to be looked down upon.

"Top single subject in English?"

Sure enough, the girls were surprised, and their attitudes were different.

The title of champion in a single subject with a full score is still quite deterrent.

Looking at the entire Zhejiang University, it may not be possible to find a perfect score in English single subject.

So they immediately attributed Su Zelin to the kind of person who wants to be smart with his head, but unfortunately he doesn't have much heart for learning.

There is still a big difference between a genius who can't learn how to learn and a genius who is not interested in learning in the eyes of others.

The former is likely to be idle after stepping out of campus and entering society, while the latter may not be, especially in this era, where opportunities are everywhere, and successful reckless heroes are not uncommon.

Even Xiao Yue and the others were surprised, although they also knew something about Su Zelin because of Qin Shiqing's relationship, but it was the first time they had heard about it.

"Wow, Su Zelin, I didn't expect you to be so powerful!"

Chen Zi was amazed and envious at the same time.

Among several subjects in high school, she is the most proficient in English, so she thinks that people who are good at English are particularly good.

What's more, this is a perfect score, which is quite rare.

"No, in fact, the main reason is that I prefer to watch foreign language films, I have watched a lot and become interested, so my English is not bad."

The bastard is very modest, but he is secretly happy in his heart.

This cup is really good, maybe I can still hold it for a year.

But this time I didn't deliberately pretend it, it was Qin Shiqing who pretended it for me!

"What foreign language film is so effective, recommend it to me."

"Yes, add me QQ, I'll give you my treasured URL another day, there are a lot of good movies on it."

"Okay, then thank you in advance!"

"Hey, everyone is so familiar with this, say this!"

“……”

For some reason, Qin Shiqing suddenly regretted it a little.

If I knew this, I shouldn't have asked this guy to equip himself with a computer.

I always feel a little bit of a wolf into the house, and my roommates are so dangerous.

As soon as Su Zelin installed the machine, Qin Shiqing pulled him out of the dormitory without saying anything.

"Qin Shiqing, what are you doing, help you install the machine and drive me away, you are using your brother as a tool!"

The bastard was not happy.

"What tool man is not a tool man?"

Qin Shiqing crossed her waist and raised her willow eyebrows: "Didn't I tell you, don't harm my roommate!" ”

"Why am I harming them, aren't they all friends?"

Su Zelin was full of words.

"Anyway, I don't think your intentions are pure, so you have to leave quickly, I don't care!"

The girl snorted.

The bastard shook his head: "Tsk, Qin Shiqing, I thought you were a reasonable woman, it turned out that you would be like Xiaoyanzi who put 'in short' and 'I don't care' on your lips, but I used to think that your mouth was good, I really saw the wrong person!" ”

Qin Shiqing: "? ”

Even if Su Zelin was reluctant, he was still pulled downstairs by his childhood sweetheart to the girls' dormitory.

"Yo, young man, are you leaving so soon?"

Aunt Sheguan just asked him to load the machine and come down as soon as possible, which will change his tone again.

"Alas, eldest sister, don't say it!"

Su Zelin sighed and complained: "My sister has been pampered since she was a child, and she has no human touch, I spent a morning helping a few people in their dormitory to install the machine, am I easy, I just installed it, my butt is not hot, and I can't take a sip of boiling water, so I want to go!" ”

Aunt Sheguan was waiting here, in fact, just to listen to the "eldest sister" again, she was relaxed and happy after getting what she wanted, and then criticized Qin Shiqing: "Classmate, you are wrong, how can you treat your brother like this!" ”

"Auntie, he's not my brother!"

Qin Shiqing pierced it angrily.

Aunt Sheguan said in her heart that she was born by a parent, why is your brother's mouth so sweet and called the eldest sister, you are not so sensible.

Her aunt didn't believe her words at all, and even acted as a peacemaker, and kindly persuaded her: "The two brothers and sisters are awkward, right?" This is quite normal, when I was your age, I often lost my temper with my brother, and now in retrospect, I was too willful, and he has been putting up with it. It's not easy to be a brother, even if you spoil you again, you can't make a little bit of trouble all day long, the two brothers and sisters are good, you have to love each other, ah! ”

Qin Shiqing cried.

He and I are really not brother and sister!

……

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