Man in the Book: I became the biggest villain
94 Teach Xiaoxiao and Duo Er to Smoke Together

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Lin Xiyue could tell that Shao Xuanlong seemed to be…angry?

He could feel it.

However, she would never believe that the dragon head would protect Li Jia and his son.

This was unreasonable and illogical.

However, when he thought about Shao Xuanlong's identity and intelligence capabilities…

"Do you know something?" Lin Xiyue asked softly.”

"You should know that your dragon head and Li Nong are fellow disciples of the same sect. Their relationship is not bad."”

“……”

Lin Xiyue was stunned for a moment, then she heaved a sigh of relief and said,""So this is what you're worried about? Then you can rest assured. There are many seniors and juniors in the Dragon Team. Even Cheng Ziyu and I are considered senior siblings.”

"After all, there are only a few big sects in the martial arts world. There are even fewer who have signed a cooperation agreement with the officials. Even if they are fellow disciples, it's unlikely that they will cover up for this kind of thing. After all, the dragon head has always been fair.”

In theory, Lin Xiyue was right.

"But what if Cheng Ziyu is the son of your dragon head?" Shao Xuanlong smiled playfully.”

Clang!

………………

The conversation and commotion in the kitchen didn't affect the two girls in Yang Duo 'er's room.

Their relationship was good.

Yang Duo 'er had an evil personality and was rebellious, causing her to be more overbearing in many things.

In school, because she had beaten up the instructor, most of the students had 'avoided' her. Naturally, she had developed a more unruly temper.

Dong Xiaoxiao was the only one who could play with her because she was more gentle.

It complemented her perfectly.

At least Dong Xiaoxiao wouldn't refute her, and she also felt that many things she said made sense.

Yang Duo 'er liked to play with Xiaoxiao even more.

In the dormitory, Yang Duo 'er called Dong Xiaoxiao' wife'.

Students liked this form of address.

"Remember, if my mom asks you later, just say…you lent me that badge.”Yang Duo 'er didn't forget to remind Dong Xiaoxiao.

The main reason why he didn't inform Shao Xuanlong was that he didn't expect his mother to ask Shao Xuanlong so quickly.

She had planned to find an opportunity to secretly tell Shao Xuanlong.

"Oh! Alright." Dong Xiaoxiao nodded. She had never seen a badge before.

"You're so obedient. As expected of my wife." Yang Duo 'er laughed.

"That's not true. I have a brother." Dong Xiaoxiao snorted.

Yang Duo 'er pretended to be fierce." Then I'll be a mountain king who steals the bride. From now on, you'll be my wife."”

"Haha, I don't want to."

This kind of address was just a joke between little girls.

However…

As they played.

Dong Xiaoxiao's coquettish appearance made Yang Duo 'er feel a little mischievous.

"Little girl, let's see where you can run…"

Yang Duo 'er pounced forward to scratch her itch, causing Dong Xiaoxiao to beg for mercy.

"From today onwards, you're no longer that bad guy's. You're mine. I'll stamp you first. Consider it our agreement.”

Bam!

Yang Duo 'er snorted and laughed.

mua!(*╯3╰)!

??

"You want to die? Really…" Dong Xiaoxiao's face turned red.

A strange expression flashed across Yang Duo 'er's face.

The two little girls were playing a little crazily.

But…

Yang Duo 'er smacked her lips and subconsciously asked,""What's that smell?"

"..." Dong Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment, but she also reacted.

It must be…the smell of cigarettes.

Her brother had taught her in the car just now.

"No, it's nothing." Dong Xiaoxiao quickly got up and went out to get some water.

Yang Duo 'er hadn't experienced anything. No matter how smart she was, she couldn't immediately understand the smell of smoke.

Moreover, it had flashed past just now, so he didn't have time to carefully examine it.

Therefore, Yang Duo 'er didn't suspect anything. She just thought that Dong Xiaoxiao liked to eat strange things, such as durians.

Durians were nothing special. Many people liked them.

However, it was best for a girl to rinse her mouth after eating. Otherwise, it would affect her senses.

…………

The kitchen!

Clang!

The spatula fell.

Lin Xiyue was indeed dumbfounded.

"Cheng Ziyu…is the son of the dragon head? What about Li Nong?" Lin Xiyue was a little suspicious, but she was more inclined towards Shao Xuanlong.

She trusted Shao Xuanlong now.

"Li Nong doesn't know." Shao Xuanlong said.

"..." Lin Xiyue turned off the fire and stopped cooking. She looked at Shao Xuanlong.

"Stir-frying, I'm hungry." Shao Xuanlong said.”

"I'm not in the mood." Lin Xiyue shook her head.

"Then let me do it." Shao Xuanlong did not mind.

It was just cooking.

In his previous life, he was alone and knew a little of all kinds of skills.

In this life, he had a cooking skill book.

In the past, he thought that it was useless. He was not a warm-hearted man and did not need to use this thing to pick up girls.

However, it was not a problem to cook once in a while.

"You can?" Lin Xiyue tilted her head. A young master from an aristocratic family, cooking? Do you know which way the stove is turned?

Da da, hu ~~

The fire started.

Shao Xuanlong began to work.

Soon, Lin Xiyue was stunned. She was good at cooking, so she could tell that Shao Xuanlong really knew how to cook.

Although he didn't know if it was delicious or not, he didn't mess around when he added the condiments. Moreover, he had the skill to control the heat.

It was completely different from the ordinary people who didn't know how to do it. They were either afraid of burning on a small fire or stir-frying on a large fire.

"You really know how to do it?"

"Do you think I'm a pampered young master?”

"Aren't you?"

"Yes, in terms of identity, but not in terms of skills. I can even farm, let alone cook.”Shao Xuanlong laughed.

"I really couldn't tell." Lin Xiyue admitted that she had a different understanding of Shao Xuanlong.

It wasn't that she fell in love with him just because he cooked.

That was a brainless novel.

However, a man's cooking would indeed bring a different kind of gentleness to a woman.

Especially for men of higher status, when they cooked, they would have a halo around them.

It has nothing to do with ugliness or beauty.

For example, the few Mr. Ma in his previous life, if they cooked, would those girls 'eyes be filled with hearts? Good man, good man…

It was because they were so rich that they could cook. Wasn't it a surprise?

……

Soon, Shao Xuanlong's proficiency was extremely high.

There was not the slightest bit of unfamiliarity.

Lin Xiyue looked at him with an unbelievably gentle gaze.

However, he did not forget about the important matter.

Lin Xiyue helped him prepare the condiments and side dishes as she asked,""What's going on?"

Shao Xuanlong casually said," As far as I know, Cheng Ziyu was born from Li Nong and his junior sister, and your dragon head is a senior brother from the same sect. But back then…Li Nong drank too much when he got married, and your dragon head became Yin Zhiping once…Pass me the salt."”

Lin Xiyue's mouth was wide open."This, this is too…unbelievable, right?”

As he spoke, he even handed over salt.

Shao Xuanlong said," We were all young people at that time. It's normal that we couldn't control ourselves. In addition, we drank quite a bit of wine…Give me the cooking wine and the oil consumption."”

"Usually, the three of them have the best relationship in the sect. If you say that the dragon head doesn't like this junior sister, it's probably impossible. Moreover, this junior sister also has a good impression of the dragon head... Help me wash a few and cut them into cubes."

"Then, that night, we drank wine. Linong was drunk, and that junior sister also drank quite a bit. She was in a daze, and she called out, Senior Brother, come quickly. Who could resist it? The dragon head probably thought he was calling him."

"Just like that…the battle began.”

"In the end, there were no surprises.”

" The circle is in chaos!!"

After listening to Shao Xuanlong's story.

Lin Xiyue's mind was in a mess.

Previously, it was Master's son who killed his sister and brother-in-law.

But now, it was the dragon head's son who killed his sister and brother-in-law.

Moreover, from Shao Xuanlong's words, the dragon head clearly knew about this matter. Otherwise, if he went to look for the dragon head, how would he alert the enemy?

Thinking back to all these years, Lin Xiyue suddenly understood a lot.

No wonder the dragon head took such good care of Cheng Ziyu.

It was undeniable that Cheng Ziyu was capable, but he was not old. He was only in his forties, but he was already the head of the intelligence department of the Dragon Division.

This level was very high.

If he came to a place, even the head of the Central Coast Police Station would have to be polite to Cheng Ziyu.

Lin Xiyue's expression turned uglier and uglier.

Moments later.

A few dishes were freshly served.

Lin Xiyue also made a decision.

Lin Xiyue's face was cold." Since we can't go through proper channels, I'll just kill them."”

“……”

Shao Xuanlong was speechless. Where was his brain?

He usually looked quite smart.

At the critical moment, only thinking about violence?

This was not how violence aesthetics should be used.

It was probably because she usually used violence to confess to criminals. Over time, her brain had degenerated.

"Where's the sesame sauce?"

"Ice, in the fridge." Lin Xiyue's aura was instantly broken.

"Take it out," Shao Xuanlong said.

"Oh!"

Lin Xiyue helplessly handed the sesame sauce from the fridge to Shao Xuanlong.

Lin Xiyue frowned." Give me some advice. Don't cook for now."”

Shao Xuanlong was speechless. I already gave you a hint."

"What hint?"

Shao Xuanlong rolled his eyes at her." I told you before that Linong doesn't know about this."”

“……”

Lin Xiyue was stunned.

"You mean…to sow discord between Li Nong and the dragon head?”

"Then what else?"

Shao Xuanlong glanced at her." Li Nong was willing to give up his principles for the sake of Cheng Yucheng. He secretly made a move to suppress the matter of your sister and brother-in-law. What does that mean?"”

"What?"

"Are you a pig?" Shao Xuanlong raised his hand and tapped her forehead.

Lin Xiyue gritted her teeth and took half a step back.""It hurts."

“……”

She was still pretending to be young?

It still hurts?

"You're really…I don't even know what to say about you." Shao Xuanlong laughed.”

"This shows that Linong loves his son very much.”

"This is his only son. You have to understand that the stronger a martial artist is, the lower the chances of reproduction.”

"Li Nong himself is so old. It's impossible for there to be a second one in this lifetime.”

"If Linong were to find out at this time that the son he had always doted on, the only person in his family who could carry on the family line, was actually someone else's…"

"He's not just a cuckold who raised someone else's eldest son for decades.”

"And the person who put the hat on him is always by his side. It seems that he can make a fool of himself every day.”

"Even though the dragon head has been feeling guilty all these years, but..."

"But…the most terrifying ability of humans is imagination.”

"When Li Nong closed his eyes, he felt the dragon head laughing at him from behind, saying that he was a turtle, a fool, and that his Li family had no descendants. Would Li Nong go crazy?”

"The most terrifying thing is that Cheng Ziyu actually knew who his biological father was, but he never told Linong. He even called Linong father and was even more filial to Linong.”

"But you have to understand that the more filial he is, the more fake it will seem. The more he has other motives. Li Nong definitely won't think that he's feeling guilty. He'll only think that his biological father and son are plotting something against him.”

"I even recalled that when he retired from the deputy team leader and became an elder with no real power, it wasn't because the dragon head was afraid that his old illness would relapse and cared about his feelings as a senior brother, but because he wanted to kick him out of the core circle of the Dragon Division.”

"There's too much room for manipulation here. It depends on how you play.”

"Why don't I say that you're a pig's brain? Did you become a police officer? You only know how to use force to deal with ordinary suspects, but your brain has degenerated, right?”

“……”

Lin Xiyue was scolded.

He did not have any temper at all.

This was because Shao Xuanlong's words had calculated the human heart and humanity. He had calculated it clearly and clearly.

Lin Xiyue looked at the back view of the man who was starting to cook again. She bit her lower lip slightly and her eyes flickered.

In the past, it was only because she had developed feelings for him over time, including her hidden fiery personality, that made her very close to Shao Xuanlong.

However, at this moment, she felt a sense of security in her heart.

…………

The food was quickly prepared.

Apart from the chicken soup that Lin Xiyue had prepared beforehand, she only served the side dishes.

"Wow, it smells so good. Mom, your cooking skills have improved.”Yang Duo 'er directly used her hands to secretly eat a small piece of steak. After that, she was so hot that it was unclear. She gave him a thumbs up."So bad, so bad…"

"I didn't do this." Lin Xiyue looked at Shao Xuanlong gently.""Other than the chicken soup, the dishes on this table today were all cooked by others.”

"Nani…?"

“……”

The two little girls looked at Shao Xuanlong.

They couldn't believe it.

Shao Xuanlong said,"Try it. I haven't cooked in a long time. I'm rusty."”

"Brother, you're too amazing, aren't you?" Dong Xiaoxiao didn't even try it and just bragged.

"How could it be you?" Yang Duo 'er looked constipated.

Lin Xiyue couldn't stand it anymore and glared at Yang Duo 'er.""You're rude. How can you say that? You have to call me uncle.”

“……”

Yang Duo 'er pointed at Dong Xiaoxiao and said," Xiaoxiao and I are classmates. Xiaoxiao calls him brother, and I call him uncle?" Then should I call her Auntie Xiaoxiao?”

"We're talking about our own things." Lin Xiyue glared.

"Humph." Yang Duo 'er pouted and looked at Dong Xiaoxiao who was laughing secretly. She reached out and grabbed her waist."I made you laugh, I made you laugh."

"Aiya, I won't dare, I won't dare…Hahaha…"

Lin Xiyue laughed as she looked at Dong Xiaoxiao.

This girl was good-looking, cute, and a little obedient.

After that, Lin Xiyue chatted with Dong Xiaoxiao for a while. They had gotten to know each other, but Dong Xiaoxiao was a little shy when facing an " elder ".

Fortunately, it was time to eat. The table was attracted by the delicious food.

Although Yang Duo 'er agreed, she would not lie with her eyes wide open. She said to Shao Xuanlong,""I didn't expect you to know how to cook, and it's so delicious. If you open a restaurant in the future, your business will definitely be booming.”

"Do they still need to open a restaurant?" Lin Xiyue said angrily.”

"What else?" Yang Duoer retorted. Do you want to rely on a certain police beauty to support you?"

“……”

Lin Xiyue's face turned red. She raised her chopsticks and knocked on the table.

Yang Duo 'er dodged and giggled.

The dining table at home was a round table.

It wasn't too big.

They sat on four sides.

Lin Xiyue sat opposite Shao Xuanlong, and Yang Duo 'er and Dong Xiaoxiao were on his left and right.

On the other hand, Dong Xiaoxiao and Yang Duo 'er were on Lin Xiyue's left and right.

This meal was very homely, filled with laughter and occasionally a few words.

Dong Xiaoxiao gradually relaxed in this unfamiliar environment.

Because Shao Xuanlong took good care of her.

He picked up some food for her.

Occasionally, he would even pat her leg under the table…

It seemed to make her relax a little.

Dong---

Suddenly.

Yang Duo 'er's body trembled. She wanted to stand up, but she bumped into the table.

The bowl of soup on the table shook from the impact, and the soup in the bowl almost spilled.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xiyue glanced at her.”

"Uh…nothing, my leg just went numb…I wanted to kick it, but I ended up kicking the corner of the table.”Yang Duo 'er's face was red as she stammered and explained.

Lin Xiyue shook her head.”

" Duo Er isn't old," Shao Xuanlong advised." Besides, there are no outsiders here. It's fine."”

"Don't put in a good word for her. I understand this girl's personality. She's careless and doesn't look like a girl at all.”Lin Xiyue said.

"That's true. But children will grow up and become a lady.”Shao Xuanlong said.

Yang Duo 'er glared at Shao Xuanlong.

Your grandpa.

If you hadn't suddenly placed your paw on my leg, would I have been shocked?

She even grew up to be a lady?

A child?

Is this how you treat a child?

Hiss ~~

Very quickly.

Yang Duo 'er took a deep breath, and her face turned red again.

She endured it and ate the rice.

Her small hand also quietly went down and pinched Shao Xuanlong hard.

Shao Xuanlong retaliated.

"Ah!"

Yang Duo 'er cried out in pain.

Lin Xiyue raised her head and frowned.”

"Uh…I bit my cheek."

"Eat slowly. No one is snatching it from you.”

"Oh!"

Yang Duo 'er was depressed.

Your grandpa.

Did I pinch him that hard?

You actually…are so vicious.

Wait, stinky daddy!

Dong Xiaoxiao seemed to have noticed something.

After all, she was also " attacked " like Yang Duo 'er.

But Dong Xiaoxiao wasn't jealous…

Why wasn't he jealous?

Did he need a reason?

A lucky girl!

It was normal to be jealous, and it was also normal not to be jealous.

Of course, this explanation was a little perfunctory. In fact, this was her infatuated nature.

As long as it didn't affect her, she couldn't be bothered to pay attention to others.

For example, Dong Xiaoxiao's phone call before she came had affected her happy weekend with Shao Xuanlong, so she was unhappy.

However, she was coaxed later on.

Therefore, as long as it did not affect her time with Shao Xuanlong, it was not a problem to have a few more people.

Anyway, she was still in school and didn't have time.

Or else, she was crazy!

……

It was time for dinner.

Yang Duo 'er's face had been flushed the whole time, perhaps because the chicken soup was a little hot.

Putting down her chopsticks, Yang Duo 'er stood up and stepped on Shao Xuanlong's foot. Then, without waiting for a counterattack, she pulled Dong Xiaoxiao away.

"This child…I haven't finished eating yet.”Lin Xiyue said.

"I've finished eating." Yang Duo 'er pulled Dong Xiaoxiao to her room without looking back.

Lin Xiyue smiled bitterly and said to Shao Xuanlong,""Don't mind her. This child is like this. She's crazy.”

"Good, good. I like it this way.”Shao Xuanlong laughed.

Lin Xiyue's gaze became gentler and kinder.

Since the children weren't around, Lin Xiyue started talking about the Dragon Division.

Her voice was very soft.

……

In the boudoir.

Yang Duo 'er was so angry that her mouth was crooked.

She held a pillow and started singing Wing Chun.

Dong Xiaoxiao giggled at the side.

"Laugh? Why are you still laughing?"

Yang Duo 'er said fiercely,"Your brother is too bad. You'll suffer in the future."”

"I know, but I don't care.”

"You…"

"Really, I don't think it matters as long as I'm in your heart.”

Take a look.

As soon as she opened her mouth, she directly called the old female protagonist.

Which female lead would not say such words?

If she didn't know how to say it, why would she be the female lead?

"Are you…crazy?"

"Maybe. Anyway, as long as I'm by your side, I'm very happy. Oh right, just now you…"

"I didn't have anything just now." Yang Duo 'er said hurriedly as if her tail had been stepped on.

"Actually, we can be sisters." Dong Xiaoxiao suddenly smiled evilly.”

Yang Duo 'er's eyes were filled with panic, but she pretended to be calm and said,""I want to be your husband. Who wants to be your sister?”

"But…"

"I smoked just now, and then you…indirectly smoked." Dong Xiaoxiao whispered in her ear.”

"Smoke?" Yang Duo 'er was stunned.

Dong Xiaoxiao whispered.

Yang Duo 'er's expression changed drastically…

…………

In the living room.

After dinner, Lin Xiyue was about to clear the dishes while Shao Xuanlong brewed some tea for himself.

Bang!

Yang Duo 'er's room was suddenly pulled open.

Then, she saw Yang Duo 'er rush into the bathroom and retch.

After that, he frantically rinsed his mouth!

"What are you up to now?" Lin Xiyue was surprised.”

Shao Xuanlong was stunned. Then, he smiled as if he had experienced it before and said,"Maybe she has a boyfriend, but she doesn't even know how to protect herself. Sigh, kids these days.”

“……”

Lin Xiyue's expression also changed. She put down her bowl and chopsticks and hurried into the bathroom.

ding ~

Discord, Luck 1000!

It was that easy.

As long as he created trouble, he would get luck points. He was more or less a fly's leg.

However, Shao Xuanlong had turned off the system notification because it would pop up from time to time, affecting his speech and work.

After all, the things Shao Xuanlong did and said were never serious. The system would beep a lot.

Moments later.

Lin Xiyue came out.

He rolled his eyes at Shao Xuanlong and complained,"You scared me to death."

"I'm just guessing, aren't I?" Shao Xuanlong laughed.”

"Of course not. Duo Er isn't even 16 years old. How is that possible? She just has some discomfort in her stomach.”

"Oh! Perhaps he had eaten something bad.”Shao Xuanlong poured himself some tea and asked casually,""What did she eat before dinner?"

"I don't know. I won't tell you even if I ask." Lin Xiyue shook her head.

They chatted casually.

Soon, Yang Duo 'er came out of the bathroom with red eyes.

She wasn't crying.

However, after retching, his eyes were a little bloodshot.

Yang Duo 'er glared at Shao Xuanlong fiercely, then turned around and returned to her room. With a bang, she slammed the door.

Shao Xuanlong was baffled by her glare.

" Dong Xiaoxiao!!!"

Yang Duo 'er's eyes almost popped out.

Dong Xiaoxiao smiled awkwardly.

Yang Duo 'er gritted her teeth and said,""You actually did that kind of thing and didn't even drink water. Don't you feel…disgusted?”

"No, I didn't."

Dong Xiaoxiao shook her head and said,

"It tastes good."

"Brother said it's for beauty!"

"Puff!"

Yang Duo 'er's gaze was like she was looking at a madman as she rebuked angrily,""You're really sick. What kind of bewitching potion did he give you? You believe his nonsense?"

"It's true." Dong Xiaoxiao straightened her neck and said.

Yang Duo 'er looked suspicious.

Dong Xiaoxiao didn't seem to know how to lie.

Although his brain was not very bright, he was not a person who talked big.

Yang Duo 'er recalled the smell from before. It didn't seem…bad.

However, when she thought about it, she couldn't accept it and felt a little nauseous.

Bah!

What the hell am I thinking?

In reality.

The taste of tobacco leaves was directly related to planting.

Not to mention martial artists with systems.

Even ordinary people.

You eat fruits every day and sleep well. Try the taste of tobacco.

……

Very quickly.

This matter was not complicated.

Outside, Shao Xuanlong and Lin Xiyue chatted for a while before leaving with Dong Xiaoxiao.

Before he left, he naturally took the platinum badge from the Ghost Market.

As expected.

Chu Chen would return the day after tomorrow.

Shao Xuanlong did not make much preparation this time.

In fact, there was no need.

This plot could just be straightforward.

There was a scheme and a scheme, but not too much.

Most importantly, Shao Xuanlong's current schemes were all based on his own interests.

For example, Lin Xiyue's luck points aside, her identity and the value of the Dragon Division, coupled with her strength, could help Shao Xuanlong.

Unlike the previous ones.

Only Shang Xueli could truly help Shao Xuanlong.

Mu Qing was lucky and a martial arts genius.

In the future, if there was an immortal cultivation plot, Mu Qing would also be useful.

Including the Liu Family. Shao Xuanlong was scheming against the entire Liu Family, not just Liu Chuyu alone. Liu Chuyu was more like an accessory, and he only wanted her luck points.

Therefore, it seemed that they were all related to Chu Chen, but they were more concerned about personal interests.

The day after tomorrow…

When Chu Chen appeared, Shao Xuanlong would make his move.

For this, Shao Xuanlong had even prepared a new identity, one that he had prepared beforehand.

…………

At night.

Shao Xuanlong was dressed up as Dong Xiaoxiao, a doll-like little girl.

It made people unable to put down their hands.

But it was limited to this.

On the other side.

At Lin Xiyue's house.

Yang Duo 'er, on the other hand, did not sleep well. She seemed to have had a " nightmare " that was difficult to speak of.

She dreamed that she had learned to be bad.

She had really learned to be bad.

He actually learned how to smoke.

Furthermore, he was not satisfied with ordinary cigarettes.

Why did he have to learn the snow from the ancient countries?

The smell of smoke from the snow couldn't enter his stomach.

Therefore, she choked heavily!

He woke up directly from his dream!

Her small face was full of shock and anger, red and green.

After that, she stared at the ceiling in a daze, her mind full of Dong Xiaoxiao.

She did not have a good night's rest.

…………

The next morning.

Yang Duo 'er told Lin Xiyue, who was helping her wash her clothes, that she was going to play with Dong Xiaoxiao and then left.

This time, Lin Xiyue didn't stop her. She even told her to be obedient when she saw Shao Xuanlong and not to cause trouble.

"Humph!"

Yang Duo 'er responded in a neutral manner.

He cursed in his heart.

A little more obedient?

Be more obedient?

Then wouldn't I be bullied to death?

Don't even think about it.

I'm going to settle the score with him today!

No one can stop me.

I'll fight whoever stops me.

When had Little Aunt ever suffered such a huge loss? Still, there was no way he would admit defeat.

…………

[PS: The plot has yet to be completed.]

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