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[My Story For You]
[Episode 27]
You went to Mu Zi's house?
Why didn't you discuss it with me? You're so impulsive.
You didn't have any objections when your daughter married.
Now you're being so particular when your son is getting married.
You don't understand.
Mu Zi's family is more well-off than our family.
She's also highly educated.
That means she's marrying down.
If we're not careful
we'll be in for a lot of mistreatment in the future.
Marrying down? What age are we in?
You two are too naive!
Chang Gong, since her mother has already allowed it
take the initiative and book a nice restaurant.
Okay.
Mr. and Mrs. Li, let's get right to the point and discuss
the amounts of the betrothal gift and dowry.
Those aren't necessary.
It's custom. It's necessary.
It's really not necessary.
All we want is for the children to be happy.
We can forgo these old customs.
Then let's keep it simple.
Mr. and Mrs. Li, do you have any demands for the wedding?
Mu Zi's father and I have always favored being economical.
We don't like big affairs.
Moreover, one is unemployed and the other has just started a business.
It's better to keep it simple.
You don't have to worry about that.
I've been saving money in a wedding fund.
You just have to provide a guest list and tell me how many tables to reserve.
Uncle, Auntie, Dad, Mom.
Mu Zi and I planned on
getting our marriage certificate after you all have met.
However, for our wedding ceremony...
We want to wait two years.
Nonsense!
Nobody gets married without having a wedding.
It's not that we won't have it. We're just postponing.
We can't make Mu Zi marry into our family in such humility.
A wedding is a matter of pride for a woman.
It shows how much the groom's family values her.
No, I won't agree to that.
It's okay, Auntie. I don't mind.
But... I mind.
The wedding will still be held.
It represents how much the Zhang family values you.
However, Mr. and Mrs. Li are right.
We can keep it simple and contemporary.
I've seen his bank deposit book.
He put all his money into paying off the mortgage.
Give us two years.
We are capable of earning money and will have enough saved up in two years.
All our peers have gotten marriage certificates first
and held the wedding afterward.
It's the popular thing to do now. That's what our generation is doing.
Marriage is the beginning of our new life.
We have a lot of time ahead of us.
We can't keep asking our parents for money.
We can earn our own money.
Uncle, Auntie, Dad, Mom, we will have a wedding ceremony.
Can you just allow us some time to prepare for it?
This is what I think.
The children want to take two years to prepare.
That's not a problem.
Besides, isn't it common for young people nowadays to have destination weddings?
Many don't even hold wedding banquets.
Let them make the decision on this.
Yes, let them make the decision.
- You're not over it yet? - No.
Mom, it's the bride's family that should be angry about this.
Your brother is getting married.
Our neighbors, past coworkers, friends, and family
are all looking forward to the wedding banquet.
When you got married, you had such a grand wedding.
But your brother isn't having one!
Others will make fun of us when they find out!
It's so embarrassing.
Dad, how did you marry my mom?
I brought her back on my bike.
Did you need anything in particular?
There were three items in particular at the time.
Washing machine, sewing machine, and a TV.
I had all of those.
Mom, do you hear that? My brother is in a better position than my dad was.
Chang Gong has a house.
Are you two ganging up on me?
Listen, if Li Ning Feng wasn't going to hold a wedding
I wouldn't have agreed to let you marry him.
What would that show? That he doesn't value you!
Are you saying Mu Zi's parents have a higher awareness than you?
Be gone.
Mom, I became a cop right out of the police academy.
I have a stable income, a house, and savings.
It's normal that I would hold a wedding ceremony when I get married.
Exactly! And he is so much older than Chang Gong
You can't hold my brother to the same standards. Right?
Yes.
Mom, if Chang Gong didn't value Mu Zi
he wouldn't have quit his 200,000 yuan salary trucker job.
You don't see this as clearly as your future in-laws.
- That's right. - Go away.
I now really regret marrying you so easily.
You're wrong there.
Once your son gets over this rough patch
he'll definitely hold a wedding ceremony for Mu Zi.
You have a son who is eager to excel. He takes after you.
Mom, give me the household register.
She approves! That was the all clear!
All right.
You four are ganging up on me.
I can't win against you all. Fine.
You can do whatever you want. I don't care anymore.
Here's the household register.
When are you getting it done?
On New Year's Day.
Why New Year's?
We started dating on New Year's Eve. She wanted to commemorate it.
That's so romantic.
You!
Why didn't you choose a meaningful date to get our marriage certificate?
Me?
I'm not romantic!
You got off easy.
Chang Gong, come out! Let's celebrate.
What's been up with you lately?
Do you have an alcohol addiction now?
Drown your sorrows, but they still return.
- Let's drink. - Wait.
I didn't put in ice yet.
Did you wash your hands?
If you mind, don't drink it.
I actually don't want to drink.
What? Mind what?
He used his fingers to dig out the ice cubes.
I mind.
- I washed my hands. - Go away.
Here's a toast to you.
I'll pack up my things and get out of here tomorrow.
There's no rush. She's not moving in until next year.
Find a place first.
Where will I go?
Why don't I just live with you?
No, please. I was just kidding.
You were really going to continue staying at my house?
I'm serious now.
Since you're not married yet
live at home for a few more years and spend more time with your parents.
Don't mention marriage. I don't support the concept of marriage.
You don't?
You just don't care.
Get lost.
Chang Gong was the last to get a girlfriend
but the first to get married.
Life is so unfair to me.
How is it unfair?
Do you regret it now?
Wei Xiao Shan.
Ever since Yao Yao got married
you've asked me if I regret it now, at least 1,000 times.
If you ask me again, I'll punch you.
Punch me?
Did I mention Yao Yao?
Why are you feeling guilty?
I'm not feeling guilty.
I'm not disrupting her life or becoming an interloper.
It makes me happy that Yao Yao is living well.
I'm happy from the heart.
I have a healthy appetite and sleep like a baby. I don't feel guilty.
Chang Gong.
You've upset him by getting married.
Upset? This is the truth.
My sister is happily married. Stop thinking about her.
I haven't!
Can't I watch her from a distance? Is that illegal?
I say you just haven't grown up yet.
Help me look for retail spaces in a few days.
You have more experience in this than I do.
Okay, leave it to me.
You two are doing so well.
One of you is managing a shop for your family
and the other is looking for shop locations.
You're not impoverished like me.
I envy you!
You can do business at any time.
Wei Xiao Shan, it's been so many years.
Is there any point in envying others all the time?
You have it so nice.
Focus on studying. You'll have boundless prospects!
Focus on studying. Focus on getting married.
To marriage.
Bottoms up!
[Jinghu Voyage Auto Accessories]
This is a nice store.
Chang Gong, why don't you sell computer parts instead?
I used to be a web developer.
I'm really not as familiar with computer components
as I am with auto parts.
I don't get it.
Chang Gong, have you heard of Dangdang?
I think they also sell books. A lot of my friends buy books from there.
Why don't you give it a try and do what you used to do?
I don't want to work for someone.
Is that usable? It's so worn out.
It'll do.
It can make tables and go to chatrooms. I don't use it for anything else anyway.
How pitiful. I'll finance you.
No need.
Mom and Dad might not say anything but they're thrilled that you're back.
In the two years you were doing long hauls, they were so worried.
They watched for news in provinces, afraid you'd gotten into an accident.
You're better than me. I keep making them worry.
Who says? Did you forget about the time I worked at the paging center?
Of course I remember.
It was that time you were tricked and nearly violated. Right?
Shut it!
Fine. I was going to give you the best computer.
Forget it. Settle for medium quality.
Enough. Stop working on it.
The computer will arrive tomorrow. Just wait for it.
I'm your brother. How can I accept things from you?
I took a lot of things from you when we were younger. Have you forgotten?
You're going to split hairs?
Li Ning Feng and I don't have any debts. We have a house and a car.
Buying a computer for you is no difficulty.
I know you love computers. I'd be happy to give you one.
Just take it as a wedding gift.
What? I'm not married yet.
It's a gift in advance.
It's also time for your follow-up on that bone fracture.
Auntie Xiao told me to remind you.
It's good. I'm fine.
You still have to go.
Non-medical professionals never take follow-ups seriously.
I know! Let me get these few days over with first.
Stop fixing it.
Xiao Ai, wait for me!
- Let go. - Xiao Ai!
Xiao Ai, listen to me.
Don't you understand parting on good terms?
Liu Ming Tao, I no longer have any feelings for you.
We've been living separately for over a year!
Xiao Ai, ask yourself this.
Ever since you got together with me, were you true to me?
I don't think it's that you "no longer have feelings for me"
but that you never had feelings for me!
Don't bother me at work.
Xiao Ai, you can divorce me.
We're a married couple. We share assets and debts!
What do you mean by that?
I owe hundreds of thousands of yuan in debt.
We'll share them 50-50.
On what grounds?
Don't ask me. It's the Marriage Law.
What's going on?
Yao Yao, don't meddle in this.
Are you allowed to call me Yao Yao?
You can follow if you're not afraid of being scalded.
Let's go.
You...
Yao Yao, thank you.
I should've just thrown this at him.
You can't. What if he retaliated?
Don't worry. He would never have the guts.
I've been talking all day.
Why aren't you giving me any ideas?
I may work at a police station but I don't have control over this matter.
Haven't you ever come across any jerks like that?
Plenty.
When I was fresh out of the police academy
domestic disputes were all I handled.
I've seen everything possible.
Liu Ming Tao is already considered good.
I'm not saying he's a good person.
I'm saying Xiao Ai is quite smart for cutting him off early.
Xiao Ai isn't a fool.
Oh no, oh no!
Whew, that was a scare!
It's just a jacket. What's the big deal?
This costs over 300 yuan in stores.
I bought it online for only 160 yuan.
Does it look nice?
Yes, you look good in everything.
Hubby, have you borrowed money?
Do you want me to pay it off with you?
Yes, I've borrowed a lot of money.
Really?
I'm kidding. What are you thinking?
Who's that?
- Hello, Yao Yao. - Auntie Wang.
Officer Li, I came to see you.
What is it, Auntie Wang?
The ex-convict in building 13 hits his wife.
All of us are afraid of interfering. Why don't you go take a look?
Okay.
Where are you going?
I'm going to see which bastard would lay a hand on his wife.
Go check your packages. Don't cause trouble.
You must be the neighborhood committee police assistant, Chief Li.
Are you paying me a salary?
Go to Auntie Wang for that.
I finally noticed.
Taking care of the elderly?
Teaching English to the neighborhood committee aunties?
Domestic violence? Robbery?
They all go to you.
Before you married me
all the girls in the neighborhood would come to chat with me
and some would ask me to walk them to the bus station late at night.
- Did you? - Guess.
Guess, your ass!
This is domestic violence.
Domestic violence is letting you off easy!
What are you doing?
My husband is the best.
Enough. It'll lose its meaning if you say it too often.
What do you want to eat for breakfast?
Breakfast? I have the graveyard shift.
When will our bed hold the two of us?
Hubby, if I'm still so clingy when I get old
will that be abnormal?
You're already considered abnormal.
You!
That's enough. Go back inside and watch "War and Beauty."
Bye.
- Be careful. - Don't worry.
Mu Zi, if you want to honeymoon abroad, I can finance you.
No.
Even I feel deprived for you.
If not for his natural drive to succeed
I would never agree to let you have your wedding ceremony two years later.
We've pampered and spoiled you since you were a child.
Now you're getting married in a fashion no better than a common woman.
How do you know he's like that?
Your uncle offered him a job but he refused it.
Your father only agreed to let you marry him
because he admired his drive to succeed.
I was wondering why Dad had no objections.
Your dad has secretly observed him for two years.
Dad has turned into a covert operative. He kept that very well-hidden.
If he didn't investigate deeply
then he might as well be sending his precious daughter into hell.
You're moving out tomorrow.
Go to bed soon.
I'll sleep after I finish packing. Mom, you go to bed first.
I'll help you.
That's not necessary. I can do it on my own.
There are plenty of benefits to having a daughter.
This is the only bad thing.
Crying is inevitable when she is married off.
All right, Mom.
People say when two people get married
the man's family smiles while the woman's family cries.
Let's be special and be strong.
Mu Zi, time to eat.
Dad, don't worry.
Here are your favorite Chinese crullers.
There's so much delicious food.
Don't just pay attention to the food.
Don't you see that everybody's here today?
That's right. How come you have so much free time?
You're moving out today. How could I not come see you?
Besides, I am your laborer.
I wasn't nervous but now I am after what you said.
Eat up and you won't be nervous.
Be careful.
Done?
This is the last box.
Uncle, are you a statue? You didn't even help out.
I have to meet an important client later.
If I had helped you move, my clothes would've gotten wrinkled.
The first day of poverty doesn't feel too bad, does it?
Would you like something to drink?
If you start speaking with barbs, I'm going to get mad.
No, thank you.
All right.
Our young miss will be in your care from now on.
I'll see you out.
You have nothing to offer
but your manners are impeccable.
No need to see me out.
- Bye, Uncle. - Bye.
Take care.
All right, let's do this one by one.
Let's tidy up tomorrow. I can't do any more tonight.
Whatever you want. Do it slowly. You don't have to go to work anyway.
It just makes the house look a bit messy.
But I don't mind.
You don't mind?
Your previous sentence pointed out
that I'm currently unemployed.
I just want to ask if you're comfortable cramming yourself in there.
I'm too lazy to move.
I'll tell you the truth.
Reveal whatever issues you have with me
before we're sleeping together in the same bed.
If you never work again, that will be fine by me.
Do you not need to eat?
Food costs money. Utilities cost money.
I'm not a rice weevil.
I don't want you to feel burdened.
Take it slowly.
If you want to work and show off what you're capable of, then go ahead.
If you want to snuggle up and sleep in this rice vat of a home, that's okay.
I will fill it up with rice, so that it'll never run out
and make you a happy little rice weevil.
Let's go buy a rice vat tomorrow.
- Not tomorrow. - Busy?
Given your size, there definitely won't be a rice vat big enough!
I'll have to find some friends and ask around.
Who bought these slippers? They're so colorful.
My mom.
Can I change to ones with more understated color?
Sure, wear whatever you like.
Okay.
There are so many things. Why did you bring so many clothes?
My mom insisted on packing all these.
I told her I won't be wearing them.
Stop unpacking. Take a break.
Why don't we go sleep for a bit?
We'll come back out to work on this at three o'clock. How's that?
I'll read.
What book?
How come this girl isn't wearing any clothes?
Let's go to bed!
You recovered well.
If it hurts, come see me.
Okay, thank you, Auntie.
Why are you being so courteous?
You made an appointment and I'm seeing my patient.
I'm not giving you special treatment.
I heard from Yao Yao that you're getting married.
Towards the end of the year.
That's great.
In the blink of an eye, you've all settled down.
Then there's Xiao Ai.
Never mind.
You can go.
Remember not to carry heavy things with this arm.
Keep it easy for at least two years.
Okay, I'll keep that in mind.
Thank you, Auntie.
Chang Gong.
You?
Chang Gong, you're being too cold to a friend.
Xiao Ai and I are both your old friends.
Even if we're divorced, that doesn't affect the friendship between us.
I'm not getting involved in your relationship problems.
Han Dong and I are both businessmen.
But I get unlucky.
Wait, let me finish. I'm always the one who loses money.
Chang Gong, you have money to spare lately.
Lend me some to make ends meet.
I'll give you seven percent interest, higher than bank rates.
I'm also strapped for money.
Don't waste your time on me.
You--
Who are you trying to fool?
You're goofing off to come home and cook for me?
Aren't you afraid your mom will find out and deduct it from your salary?
Mu Zi? You're up?
Auntie?
Come eat.
How come you're here?
My husband is here too.
Chang Gong wants to turn this room into a study
so my husband is taking measurements
and is planning on making a desk and bookshelf.
Auntie, that's not necessary. My mom said she's buying that for us.
It'll be better to have it custom-made.
It'll be just the right size. Tell your mom to save her money.
My uncle sent someone to take measurements just yesterday.
Really?
All right. Old Zhang, you can stop. They already ordered one.
We're all family. It doesn't matter who orders it.
Still, Mu Zi's mother will have better taste than you.
A carpenter makes strong and reliable furniture.
The ones at the mall are all for show.
That's an old-fashioned view.
Mu Zi, have you adjusted?
Yes.
That's good.
Eat up.
What are you standing there for?
Here you go. Mu Zi, sit down. I'll bring rice for you.
I...
Auntie, your cooking is delicious.
Really? Then eat more.
By the way, I made a big pot of braised pork for you and Chang Gong.
It'll be enough to last you several days.
Auntie, I heard it's not good to eat leftovers.
It's okay. It's not summer. It won't go bad in the fridge.
You shouldn't eat leftovers, particularly vegetables.
Is that so?
Look, Mu Zi is so knowledgeable.
All right, I'll remember that.
I like eating leftovers.
Don't worry about leaving leftovers. I'll take them home.
Remaining food that's been touched before is even worse.
What's the problem?
We've been eating our daughter's leftovers for over 20 years.
The boxes haven't been unpacked yet. Go tidy up.
Mu Zi, keep eating. We'll tidy up.
Look at the state these nice clothes are in.
- Here. - Leave them there.
Auntie, it's okay. I can sort those out myself.
It's okay. We're very fast. Go eat.
Mu Zi, I'm packing away your lighter clothing.
You won't wear them in the winter anyway.
It's okay, Auntie. Those don't need to be folded.
I'll fold them for you, so they don't take up space.
Go eat. Don't worry about this.
Auntie, it's really not necessary.
It's okay. Go eat.
Mu Zi? Mu Zi?
Coming.
What is it, Auntie?
I'm not seeing things, am I? How come these two look exactly the same?
They're the same but in different colors.
Why did you buy two if they're the same?
I'm rather indecisive when shopping.
Sometimes, I like the style but don't know what color to buy
so I buy them all.
That's the first time I've heard of that.
Your mom must've taught you that.
My mom?
She buys by outfit.
She often buys the whole outfit from top to bottom
and from shoes to bags.
She insists on everything matching or else she'll feel uncomfortable.
Really?
That's possible because your family is well-off.
Our family couldn't afford to do that.
Is it okay that I'm not matching?
Auntie, you look great.
Really?
Why did you take out the folded clothes?
You're back.
Your mom put away my clothes for me this morning
and folded all these clothes into a small stack.
This will create deep creases, so I'll have to wash them all over again.
If they're not folded, where will you store them?
On hangers.
They won't fit in the closet.
I have it all planned out.
I'll put two big closets in your study and then all my clothes will fit.
Not all clothes are the same so there are different requirements for storage.
For example, clothes of this silky material
must not be folded or else they'll be full of wrinkles.
Sometimes, they can't even be ironed out.
Some cotton shirts can't be hung up or else the neckline will be deformed.
They'll be warped. It looks terrible.
The ones that make you look like Saint Seiya, right?
So what shouldn't be hung up?
You don't know? Sweaters.
Thin ones can be fine but definitely not heavy ones.
I'll remember.
I have to wash so many clothes.
Why don't you iron them?
I don't have an iron and even if I did, I wouldn't know how.
I'll buy an iron later and do it for you.
You can teach me.
Mom, you're usually quite fair and reasonable.
Why are you so meddlesome after becoming a mother-in-law?
It's really not my fault.
I counted carefully.
There are at least seven or eight different instances
where she has the same style in two different colors.
My heart was bleeding just from seeing those clothes.
She didn't spend your money. Why are you worrying about it?
Yes, she's not spending mine, but she'll be spending your brother's.
He's happy to let her.
It's not about clothes.
Mu Zi had such a nice life.
I'm afraid she won't be able to adjust to living with your brother.
She also told me she doesn't eat leftovers!
What's wrong with leftovers? You grew up eating leftovers!
Look at you. You're such a big girl now.
I just don't get it.
Hubby, it's a good thing I'm the woman and you're the man.
If you were our family's daughter-in-law with a mother-in-law like my mom
I would pity you.
What's that nonsense?
Mom, have tea. Don't listen to her.
See? My son-in-law treats me better than you do!
You're not to complain about me in front of my son-in-law.
I'm supposed to be the dignified mother-in-law.
Hubby, I never eat leftovers. You know that, right?
When have I ever made you eat leftovers? I bring all the leftovers to work.
Mom, do you see? Now that's the perfect answer.
Stop worrying. It'll take time to adjust.
Rather than worrying about whether Mu Zi can cope
you should worry about Dad's diabetes instead.
I understand that.
Anyway, I'll make this clear first. I support my future sister-in-law.
Enough of these trivial matters.
I have something very serious to tell you.
Go on.
We're dropping a heavy bomb. Sit tight.
What's the suspense for? Just tell me.
Li Ning Feng and I plan on being DINK. (Dual income, no kids.)
Hurry, go.
Why are you two running off?
DINK?
Yao Yao, what's DINK? Come back and explain!
Ming Tao?
Uncle!
It's been such a long time. Here to see Chang Gong?
No, I came to see you and the aunties.
I bought roast duck for you.
You shouldn't have. I'm the only one home today.
Why don't we have a drink?
- Okay! - Come.
What? Closed down?
You'll have to learn to relieve the mental stress.
You should learn from Han Dong.
He was fined a lot of money in New York but he can still be so cheerful.
He just took it as a lesson learned.
My situation is different from his.
His family is wealthy, so he won't starve so easily.
I have over 20 employees counting on me.
I am responsible for them.
Yes, it's not easy being a boss.
Xiao Ai doesn't understand either. She keeps wanting to divorce me.
I...
I did hear Yao Yao and Xiao Shan's mother mention this briefly.
I didn't expect this to be the reason.
Xiao Ai is normally a very understanding woman.
There might be some other misunderstanding.
It really is a misunderstanding! Xiao Ai actually--
Ming Tao, don't cry.
Ming Tao.
What's wrong? I heard crying.
What's the matter with this child?
It's Ming Tao. He used to hang out with Chang Gong and the others.
Liu Ming Tao.
Auntie, I'm sorry you had to see this.
No such thing.
Your Uncle Zhang and I still think of you as a child.
Are you having some difficulties?
Auntie, it's embarrassing to talk about.
Auntie! Why are you here?
Xiao Ai, I came to ask you something.
Go on.
Have you and Liu Ming Tao gotten divorced?
He won't sign the papers.
I want to live separately for two years first.
There's something I'm not sure whether I should ask you about.
Go ahead, Auntie.
Um... I heard from Yao Yao that you divorced him
because he was going around swindling money.
This is bad!
He came to our house yesterday
and asked my husband and Mrs. Wei for 60,000 yuan!
Uncle and Auntie Wei lent money to him?
Yes!
He's borrowed money from my parents, grandma, and our friends!
Really?
I warned Chang Gong and Yao Yao! Didn't they tell you?
Yao Yao told me but I was thinking that since it's your family scandal
I couldn't go around talking about it.
That's why I didn't tell my husband.
Auntie, I'm sorry. It's all my fault.
How can you be to blame?
You aren't the one who took the money. He took it.
But it's 60,000 yuan. That's no small amount. What will we do?
He borrowed it yesterday?
I'll take you to find him. We'll get the money back.
Can you find him?
Yes, I know where he is.
He's over there.
Why would he be here?
He's always here.
Doesn't he owe a lot of money? He should be hiding from his creditors.
He never hides. He lives his life just the same.
When he runs out of money, he just borrows more.
He also tells each person a different story.
He told our middle school teacher he wanted to open a gym.
Liu Ming Tao.
Auntie? What are you doing here?
You came by yesterday and borrowed 60,000 yuan from my husband and Mrs. Wei.
Can you give it back to me?
I wrote a loan note, Auntie.
When I have enough to make ends meet, I'll surely pay it back.
Our family needs the money urgently.
It's already gone.
Gone? You borrowed it yesterday and it's already all gone today?
Liu Ming Tao, if you have a conscience, don't defraud the Zhangs and Weis.
Give them back their money!
We're already living separately. Why are you here?
I came to get their money back!
I have no money, but you can take my life.
You! How can you be like this now?
Is there no security here?
These two are bothering me.
You two aren't members here.
Please leave. Do not disturb our customers.
He owes me money! I'm here to collect the debt.
We must guarantee the safety of our customers.
Please settle any disputes outside.
Auntie, let's wait outside.
You've turned into such a bad boy.
You just wait.
Auntie, where's Liu Ming Tao?
You're finally here. He's upstairs.
Wait, Chang Gong. They won't let us in.
We were forced to leave by the security guards.
Xiao Jie, figure out a way to trick your cousin into coming down here.
For them?
This is Liu Ming Tao's cousin.
You're grown up now.
Your cousin owes money to Chang Gong's family. You need to help me!
Xiao Ai, I could help you but I don't like them.
You're just as despicable as your cousin!
Forget it. We'll figure it out ourselves.
You guys wait here. I'll go up.
Give me the form. I want an annual membership.
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