I don't know when it started, everyone was a little disgusted with Qu Xiaoxuan.

Even Andy had a headache when he saw Qu Xiaoxuan.

Zhou Qiang and Qiu Yingying saw Qu Xiaoxuan from a distance.

Instead of going up to say hello, he left the lake and went somewhere else.

"Brother Qiang, the oranges here are so delicious." Qiu Yingying and Zhou Qiang picked a lot of oranges in the orchard.

"It's delicious, there are few pesticides, and the fertilizer is not an ordinary fertilizer."

"Aren't they promoting that pesticides are not used here?"

"That's just propaganda, fruits and vegetables without pesticides will grow worms or spoil, they will shoot less at most, no hormones, and don't make fruits and vegetables very big."

"Oh, it turned out to be a lie, too."

"Yes, many businesses are suspected of false advertising."

"What kind of selection is that on Douyin, there are also problems with the prawns and Wuchang rice they sell, right?"

"It seems that I heard that someone is cracking down on counterfeiting, but now I don't know what the result is."

"Brother Qiang, you said you want to buy something reassuring, why is it so difficult?"

"Yes, there are deceptions and traps everywhere, and it is not easy for domestic consumers.

However, I heard that there is a supermarket called Fat Donglai in the former residence of Prime Minister Cao Cheng, and the things in it are genuine. ”

"I've heard about it, but unfortunately we don't have that supermarket here."

"Maybe there will be more and more supermarkets like that in the future. Come, Yingying drink water, this is the best pure water in the world. ”

"It's Wahaha! I like it the most! ”

"Wahaha's Nutrition Express is also delicious." (Sorry, free placement.) ）

Qu Xiaoxuan and Yao Bin went to the island.

"You go and inquire first, and see what my neighbors are doing here." Qu Xiaoxuan sent Yao Bin away.

"Okay." Yao Bin walked away.

Qu Xiaoxuan walked a hundred meters along the river, and saw Andy and Singularity hugging in a pavilion.

How did Andy and Singularity hug each other?

The reason is that Andy always rejects the singularity.

Singularity, a little depressed, in a 'child' tone, just complained to Andy.

Andy was motherly and said to the singularity, "I can compensate you." ”

So, Andy took the initiative to hug the singularity.

It happened that Qu Xiaoxuan was passing by and saw it.

"Oops, shame, shame!" Qu Xiaoxuan snorted over.

"Xiaoqu? Why did you get here? Andy was a little surprised.

"Why can't I come?" Qu Xiaoxuan looked at the singularity, "Oh, this is the rumored boyfriend?" ”

"This is Brother Wei." Andy introduced.

"I know, it was said on the Internet that he is in the import and export business, his name is Wei Wei, how is it, I remember correctly, right?" Qu Xiaoxuan said with a smile.

"That's right, hello Xiaoqu." Say hello to the singularity.

"You haven't told me how you got here?" Andy asked.

"Oops, I just saw the circle of friends of the little earthworm, and this happened to be the villa opened by my buddy's maternal uncle, so we came."

"Your buddy? Where? Andy asked.

"He went to his uncle, don't worry about him, tell me about you first, why are you really together? That scandal helped you in the first place? ”

"No, don't talk about that, I'm going to be busy for a while." Andy picked up his notebook and went back to work.

"Andy, I didn't say you, you're all out to play, why can't you put down your work?" Qu Xiaoxuan was not happy.

"Just send an email back, and it'll be good soon." Andy taps on the keyboard.

"I've got something to deal with too." Singularity also picked up the notebook and tapped on the keyboard.

"It's boring, I'm going somewhere else." Qu Xiaoxuan is gone.

Andy and Singularity look at each other.

Singularity wants to hug Andy again.

Andy shook his head and refused.

When passing by the tea room, I saw Fan Shengmei and Wang Baichuan.

"Are you here?" Qu Xiaoxuan went over to say hello again.

"Little song! What are you doing here? Fan Shengmei was also surprised.

"Why can't I come?" Qu Xiaoxuan smiled, "How about it, didn't bother you to talk about love, right?" ”

"Nope." Wang Baichuan stood up.

"It's." Fan Shengmei just wanted to introduce.

"I know who he is, his name is Wang Baichuan, we know each other." Qu Xiaoxuan interrupted.

"You know?" Fan Shengmei frowned.

"Yes, one day Wang Baichuan sent you back, he stupidly watched you enter the community, I happened to see it, so I said hello."

"Yes, Mr. Qu gave me a business card at that time." Wang Baichuan said.

"That's right." Fan Shengmei was a little uncomfortable when she heard it.

Qu Xiaoxuan likes to rob the neighbor's boyfriend, and Fan Shengmei is a little wary of Qu Xiaoxuan.

"Who else is here on the 22nd floor?" Qu Xiaoxuan asked.

"And Andy, Xiao Qiu, and Boss Zhou." Fan Shengmei said.

"What about Guanguan?"

"Guan Guan didn't come, Dr. Zhao was on duty, and Guan Guan accompanied Dr. Zhao." Fan Shengmei deliberately said this to make Qu Xiaoxuan unhappy.

"Got it, you guys have fun." Qu Xiaoxuan was really a little unhappy and walked away.

"What did you say to Qu Xiaoxuan before?" Fan Shengmei asked.

"I didn't say anything, she asked me if I was your boyfriend, I said yes, and then she stuffed me with a business card, but I didn't contact her."

"You have to pay attention to this little song, she likes to rob other people's boyfriends."

"Okay, I'll take notice." There was a smile on the corner of Wang Baichuan's mouth, because Fan Shengmei's words seemed to admit that he was Fan Shengmei's boyfriend.

"Also, we're not boyfriend and girlfriend yet." Fan Shengmei added, which made Wang Baichuan a little unhappy.

Tearoom.

Zhou Qiang and Qiu Yingying are sipping tea.

Qiu Yingying suddenly frowned, "Why is that Qu Xiaoxuan here?" ”

Qu Xiaoxuan wandered around, and even came to the tea room.

"Come on, come on." Zhou Qiang poured Qiu Yingying a cup of tea, "Come, have another drink." ”

"Oh, where are you drinking tea?" Qu Xiaoxuan is a little self-cooked.

Qu Xiaoxuan didn't know that she was already a little annoying.

"Qu Xiaoxuan, why are you here?" Qiu Yingying couldn't help but ask.

"Why can't I come? This is where you open it? Qu Xiaoxuan rolled her eyes and said in a delicate tone: "Brother Qiang, it just so happens that I'm thirsty, help me pour me a cup of tea." While speaking, he leaned on Zhou Qiang.

"Qu Xiaoxuan!" Qiu Yingying exploded, and she was about to play Qu Xiaoxuan immediately.

"I don't have time to mess with you, I'm leaving." Qu Xiaoxuan ran away in a hurry, she was really afraid of being beaten by Qiu Yingying.

"This Qu Xiaoxuan is so annoying." Qiu Yingying's anger did not subside.

"It's a little annoying." Zhou Qiang shook his head, he had more contact, and felt that Qu Xiaoxuan was too good.

Six Hospitals.

Zhao Qiping is not so busy today.

There is still more than an hour left before the end of work.

"What, I left beforehand, you help me keep an eye on it." Zhao Qiping said hello to his colleagues and left.

Outside, Guan Juer was waiting for Zhao Qiping.

"Waited, huh?"

"It's okay, I just came here with my luggage."

"Shall we go, then?"

"Why don't you clean up?"

"No, isn't it for one night? No need to clean up. ”

Zhao Qiping drove and took Guan Juer to the villa.

Andy's side.

"Try the oranges." Singularity helps Andy peel oranges.

"This orange is quite sweet." Andy finished his work and walked around with Singularity," Guan Guan said, and she and Dr. Zhao were on their way here. ”

"Okay."

"That. Is it convenient for so many people to come at once? ”

"Convenient, what's inconvenient about this, there are not many people here, and there are places for them to stay."

"That. Cost"

"I don't need to mention this, I'll just settle with Lao Fang later."

"Okay."

"Close!" Knowing that Guan Juer was coming, Qiu Yingying pulled Zhou Qiang to wait for Guan Juer by the lake.

"Doctor Zhao, are you here?" Zhou Qiang said hello.

"yes, I'll be here an hour early after work today."

"How's the sick guys?"

"It's all good."

"Guan Guan, the oranges here are delicious, you can taste one quickly." Qiu Yingying pulled Guan Juer and said, "Doctor Zhao, you can also taste it." ”

"It's pretty sweet." Guan Juer tasted it.

"Brother Qiang said that he would make the emperor's fried rice later." Qiu Yingying said.

"Emperor fried rice?" Guan Juer didn't understand.

"Yes, it's the emperor's fried rice in "God of Food"."

"Brother Qiang will still do this?"

"Yes, Brother Qiang is amazing, he can do anything."

A few people chatted as they walked around.

I met Andy and Singularity, and I also met Fan Shengmei and Wang Baichuan, but I didn't meet Qu Xiaoxuan.

Soon it was time for dinner.

Restaurant.

Singularity, Andy, Zhou Qiang, Qiu Yingying, Wang Baichuan, Fan Shengmei, Zhao Qiping, Guan Juer, four pairs of men and women are here.

Qu Xiaoxuan and Yao Bin haven't come over yet.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to offer you a private service." Yami's chef was polite, "Today, I prepared three dishes. The first dish is vegetable dishes."

The chef leaves after introducing the dishes, and the first course is served.

At this moment, the guitar sounded.

Qu Xiaoxuan wore a fox mask that could only cover her eyes and nose and appeared with Yao Bin.

Yao Bin was holding a guitar in his hand and was playing.

"What's going on? What's going on? I haven't come yet, but you've eaten it. Qu Xiaoxuan snorted into the restaurant.

Looking around, Qu Xiaoxuan suddenly found that Zhao Qiping was also there, and was stunned.

Qu Xiaoxuan's performance like this didn't want Zhao Qiping to see it.

Especially when she is with Yao Bin, she still makes things like this.

"Xiaoqu, what are you doing?" Andy was a little upset.

"Ah, oh, I'm just going to liven up the atmosphere, let's stop playing, let's eat." Qu Xiaoxuan was arrogant and went down at once.

Throwing away the mask, Qu Xiaoxuan peeked at Zhao Qiping while looking for a seat.

Zhao Qiping glanced at Qu Xiaoxuan, and then looked at Yao Bin.

"It's broken! Dr. Zhao must have misunderstood! What to do? Qu Xiaoxuan's heart was very confused.

Yao Bin also took a seat.

"What, Yao Bin, aren't you still in trouble? You go get busy. Qu Xiaoxuan wanted to get rid of Yao Bin.

"Something wrong with me?" Yao Bin looked at Qu Xiaoxuan, "Oh yes, I seem to have something to do, then I'll go first, you eat slowly." ”

Yao Bin, a licking dog, was called and drunk.

I really don't understand, why so many people are willing to be licking dogs?

Perhaps, licking the dog is 'lying on the salary to taste the guts', and on the day of victory, the licking dog will turn into a serf and become the master.

Yao Bin was driven away, although he felt that it was inappropriate, Andy and the others did not say anything.

"Doctor Zhao, I heard that you are on duty today." Qu Xiaoxuan couldn't help but want to talk to Zhao Qiping.

"Yes." Zhao Qiping nodded, didn't say anything else, but thoughtfully helped Guan Juer tidy up the tableware.

Qu Xiaoxuan was a little unhappy when she saw this, and turned her head to look at Fan Shengmei, "Sister Fan, the three girls from your 2202 are here today, and all of us on the 22nd floor have arrived." ”

Qu Xiaoxuan's words came out.

Andy's face changed suddenly, and she remembered that Fan Shengmei didn't want Wang Baichuan to know about renting.

"Yes, all three of us sisters are here, thanks to Andy, come, let's raise a glass together, thank you Andy." Fan Shengmei smiled slightly.

Wang Baichuan already knows about renting a house, and Fan Shengmei doesn't need to pretend.

Seeing that Fan Shengmei was not unhappy, Andy breathed a sigh of relief, "No thanks, if you want to thank you, you should thank Brother Wei." ”

"Yes, Mr. Wei, we toast you." Wang Baichuan raised his glass.

Zhou Qiang, Qiu Yingying and others also raised their glasses.

"You're welcome, it's my honor to have you here." Singularity smiles and raises.

Everyone was happy and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Qu Xiaoxuan still wanted to toss things, but after a sweep of his eyes, he saw Zhao Qiping again.

Qu Xiaoxuan was inexplicably a little weak and didn't speak.

"Let's try it, this dish is" singularity introduces the dish.

"Chef Zhou, when are you going to show us a hand?" Andy asked.

"Let's wait until the second course is finished." Zhou Qiang said with a smile.

"Brother Qiang, do you want to cook too? What do you cook? Qu Xiaoxuan couldn't help but ask.

Qu Xiaoxuan is not used to other people's eyes not on herself.

In "Ode to Joy", there is an explanation of why Qu Xiaoxuan always 'babble' and makes a lot of movements.

Qu Xiaoxuan did this to attract attention.

Qu Xiaoxuan's family looks happy, but Qu's father and mother are often away from home for business, and they don't care enough for Qu Xiaoxuan.

In addition, there is also a Qu Lianjie, so Qu Xiaoxuan always has to make 'movements' and get the attention of his parents.

"Emperor fried rice." Qiu Yingying answered.

"Emperor fried rice? What is it? Qu Xiaoxuan was stunned.

"Haha, I don't know, this is a dish in "God of Food". Qiu Yingying smiled proudly.

"God of Food? Movie? No way? Aren't all the dishes in the movie fake? Qu Xiaoxuan didn't believe it.

"It's not fake." Zhou Qiang answered, "The dishes in "God of Food" are all real, and they all have prototypes.

Just like this emperor fried rice, its original form is golden fried rice, which is the specialty of a chef on Hong Kong Island, and the ingredients are "Zhou Qiang explained in detail how to do it."

"Sounds amazing." Qu Xiaoxuan looked at Zhou Qiang with admiration, remembered Zhao Qiping, and secretly glanced at Zhao Qiping.

But Zhao Qiping's eyes were not on Qu Xiaoxuan, he was also looking at Zhou Qiang.

Qu Xiaoxuan didn't speak again.

After a while, the second course served.

This dish is a hot dish.

"Mmmm, it's delicious." Andy thumbs up.

"That's good." Qiu Yingying and several people also said.

Zhou Qiang finished eating the second dish and stood up, "It's time for me to show my hand next." ”

"I'm looking forward to it." Andy looked expectant.

"Brother Qiang, can we watch you cook together?" Qu Xiaoxuan asked.

"Yes, you can watch whatever you want." Zhou Qiang is not afraid of being stolen.

"Hello." Zhou Qiang said a few words to the chef.

The chef gives way.

Zhou Qiang checked the kitchenware and asked people to take out the prepared figure.

I'm starting to make Emperor Fried Rice.

"Brother Qiang is still so good-looking when cooking?!" Qu Xiaoxuan couldn't help but marvel.

"Yes, it's a pleasure to watch Chef Zhou cook." Andy said.

"Boss Zhou's craftsmanship is professional, right?" The singularity was also a little surprised.

"I've learned it specifically." Andy nodded.

"I can see why the buns in Zhouji Bun are so delicious." Zhao Qiping said.

"Brother Qiang's cooking skills are very good, just make a bun, it's so delicious." Guan Juer said.

Qiu Yingying looked proud, and everyone praised Zhou Qiang, which was equivalent to praising her.

Soon the emperor's fried rice was ready.

Not much, only a small bowl per person.

"It's delicious!" The praise continued.

Even the chef on the side couldn't help but taste a small bowl and give a thumbs up, looking ashamed.

"Anything else?" Andy was the first to eat.

"Not much, probably three bowls left." Zhou Qiang said.

"That," Andy looked at the others, "You're welcome, take a bowl first." ”

The waiter stepped forward to help Andy fill another bowl.

"I want it too!" Qiu Yingying finished eating the second and was not polite.

"I want it too!" Qu Xiaoxuan followed closely.

In this way, the remaining three bowls were divided.

"Brother Qiang, what should I do? We haven't eaten enough? Zhao Qiping put down the bowl and said with a smile.

"If you haven't eaten enough, then next time." Zhou Qiang also smiled and said, "There is still a third dish that has not been served, and if you cook too much, you will have leftover if you can't eat it." ”

"Okay then." Zhao Qiping and others felt that they were still unsatisfied.

Then.

Wang Baichuan suddenly came in with a bouquet of roses.

At the same time, the music sounded and a love song was played.

When watching Zhou Qiang cook together just now, Wang Baichuan went out.

After eating fried rice, Wang Baichuan went out again.

"Xiaomei!" Wang Baichuan's eyes were burning and he looked at Fan Shengmei.

Fan Shengmei looked surprised, a little happy, but also disgusted.

Wang Baichuan has never been Fan Shengmei's favorite object.

But to say that Wang Baichuan is useless, it is not.

Wang Baichuan has some places, and Fan Shengmei also likes them.

But the problem is that Wang Baichuan has no house or car.

This is what Fan Shengmei cares about the most.

"Xiaomei, I've liked you for a long time.

Since school days." Wang Baichuan confessed affectionately.

The words were heartfelt and touching.

Qiu Yingying and Guan Juer were both moved. At this moment, they were very envious of Fan Shengmei.

But Fan Shengmei is not interested in this.

Fan Shengmei doesn't like these bells and whistles.

As long as Wang Baichuan took the property here, Fan Shengmei immediately agreed to propose.

But Wang Baichuan didn't.

"Xiaomei, be my girlfriend, right?"

"This, it's so sudden, you make me think about it again." Fan Shengmei is very entangled and contradictory, she said this, in fact, she refused.

Wang Baichuan's face was a little ugly, and he was a little embarrassed when he was rejected.

"Xiao Wang, you can't do it, you can't catch up with our Sister Fan without a house or car." Qu Xiaoxuan interjected, "Our sister Fan said personally that a boyfriend must at least have a house and a car.

By the way, Xiao Wang, is your car still rented? Don't buy a car? ”

At this moment, Qu Xiaoxuan was a little bitter.

Qu Xiaoxuan knew that Fan Shengmei was a fishing girl, so she hit Fan Shengmei at every opportunity.

Qu's father often has fishing girls around him, so Qu Xiaoxuan is very unaccustomed to fishing girls.

Qu Xiaoxuan seems to be 'scolding' Wang Baichuan, but in fact, he is 'scolding' Fan Shengmei.

Even if Zhao Qiping was there, Qu Xiaoxuan couldn't help it.

"Qu Xiaoxuan, what are you doing?!" Qu Xiaoxuan's performance made Andy a little angry.

"I'll tell you the truth." Qu Xiaoxuan didn't care.

Qu Xiaoxuan's performance made Zhao Qiping a little surprised, and he looked at Qu Xiaoxuan twice, and felt that Qu Xiaoxuan had a lot of personality.

Zhao Qiping also saw that Qu Xiaoxuan was targeting Fan Shengmei.

Through Guan Juer, Zhao Qiping also has some understanding of Fan Shengmei.

"Brother." Singularity stood up and patted Wang Baichuan on the shoulder, "It's normal for this confession to fail."

I've also been rejected by Andy many times.

Don't be discouraged, don't do it once. ”

"Yes, Brother Wang, it's no big deal, come, let's have a drink, and I wish you a successful confession next time." Zhou Qiang also stood up to play a round game.

"Come on, let's toast!" Zhao Qiping also stood up.

At this moment, the four men are allies.

"Hmph, let's have a drink." Qu Xiaoxuan said. But the other women didn't pay attention to Qu Xiaoxuan.

Qiu Yingying also glared at Qu Xiaoxuan.

The third course comes up.

Wang Baichuan simply ate a few bites and wanted to leave early, but he was afraid that others would laugh at him for being cautious.

Wang Baichuan was very awkward.

"Why don't we play a game?" Zhou Qiang proposed.

"What game?" Qu Xiaoxuan asked first.

"Just throw the dice to guess the size, and drink if you guess wrong."

"Okay, I'll go find the dice." Qu Xiaoxuan is very positive.

Looking for the dice, Qu Xiaoxuan shook it and said, "I'll be the dealer first." ”

"Let's talk about the rules first, one person is a banker, if it is a leopard, the banker continues to sit in the bank.

If all guessed correctly, the dealer drinks. Zhou Qiang said.

"Okay." Several agreed.

Bang. The sieve cup slammed on the table, "It's time to buy it!" Qu Xiaoxuan shouted, only to feel that something was wrong.

"I guess it's big!" Qiu Yingying said first.

"Then I guess it's big." Zhou Qiang followed.

"I guess it's small." Zhao Qiping said.

"Small." Guan Juer said.

"Great." Wang Baichuan said.

"Small." Fan Shengmei said.

"Great." Andy said.

"Leopard." Singularity said.

"How do you guess the leopard?" Andy asked.

"Can't you?" Singularity showed a scolding expression.

"It's on!" Qu Xiaoxuan opened the sieve cup, "Big, big, who guessed big?!" ”

"I, Brother Qiang, Brother Wang, and Andy, the four of us guessed big." Qiu Yingying hurriedly said.

"Okay, the rest of the guys have a drink." Qu Xiaoxuan stared at the few people who guessed wrong, as if he wanted to find out the one who didn't drink.

"Drink and drink, who is afraid of whom." Singularity drinks as he speaks.

"I'll be the dealer next." Qiu Yingying hurriedly took the sieve cup and shook it, "Buy, buy, buy and leave!" ”

"Great!"

"Small!"

"Leopard!" Singularity also guesses the leopard.

"Small!" Zhou Qiang guessed small.

"It's on!" Qiu Yingying shouted, "Big, still big, guess the wrong drink." ”

"Come on, let's have a drink." Singularity clinked glasses with Wang Baichuan, Zhao Qiping, and Zhou Qiang, and this time they all guessed wrong.

Then they all shook the dice.

After a few rounds, everyone drank a lot of wine.

Zhou Qiang shook the dice for the last time and shook it vigorously, "Okay, it's time to buy it and leave!" ”

"Great!" Qiu Yingying guessed.

"Small!" Qu Xiaoxuanchai.

Everyone else is big and small.

"Leopard." Singularity still insists on guessing the leopard. Because he guessed the leopard, he drank every time.

"It's on!" Zhou Qiang opened the sieve cup, "Five-five-five, leopard!" You've got to drink! ”

"I don't, I guess it's a leopard." Singularity hurriedly said.

Wait for the others to finish drinking, "I'll still sit in the village." Zhou Qiang continued to shake, "It's time to buy it!" ”

"Great!"

"Small!"

"Leopard!" Or the singularity is called a leopard. Everyone else is big and small.

"It's on!" Zhou Qiang opened the sieve cup, "Six-six-six, it's still a leopard, haha, drink!" ”

"Brother Qiang, are you cheating?" Qu Xiaoxuan couldn't help but ask.

"No, this dice sieve cup is all here, how can I cheat? Don't be lazy, drink now! Zhou Qiang said with a smile.

"Drink it!" Qu Xiaoxuan drank another glass.

Next, Zhou Qiang opened six leopards in a row.

"If you don't drink it, Brother Qiang must have cheated!" Qu Xiaoxuan said again.

"Yes, otherwise it would be impossible to open so many leopards in a row!" Qiu Yingying actually supported it.

"That's it, Brother Qiang bullies people." Guan Juer also said.

"Nothing." Of course, Zhou Qiang did not cheat.

"Boss Zhou, what's going on, why are you shaking all leopards?" Andy asked.

"This. Haha, this shake dice, I've played with it before, basically if you want a leopard, you have a leopard. "Zhou Qiang recruited.

"It turns out that he is really cheating, punish Brother Qiang for three cups, and cancel Brother Qiang's qualification to be a banker!" Qu Xiaoxuan shouted.

"Yes, fine drinking! Disqualify as a bookmaker! Qiu Yingying also shouted.

"Yingying, why did you rebel?" Zhou Qiang smiled and drank three glasses in a row.

"I didn't, I don't support you cheating." Qiu Yingying smiled.

"Come, let's continue, it's my turn this time." Qu Xiaoxuan shakes the sieve cup.

Playing around.

The embarrassed Wang Baichuan is no longer embarrassed.

Everyone's relationship is a little closer.

Maybe it's because I'm not happy.

Wang Baichuan and Qu Xiaoxuan both drank too much.

Qu Xiaoxuan is not happy because Zhao Qiping has always taken care of Guan Juer.

This made Qu Xiaoxuan very unhappy.

Others, too, are basically in place.

Andy and Qu Xiaoxuan in one room.

Fan Shengmei and Guan Juer in one room.

Guan Juer was embarrassed to live with Zhao Qiping.

"I'm still going to drink, I'm not drunk!" Qiu Yingying returned to the room, also a little drunk.

Zhou Qiang helped Qiu Yingying undress and carried her to the bathroom.

Among several pairs of men and women, Zhou Qiang and Qiu Yingying live together.

(End of chapter)