Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao wakes up with a hangover after the farewell drinks and realizes he's overslept.
• He spends his last day at home before returning to school by visiting a bookstore, the internet cafe, and hiring a network administrator for the cafe.
• Chen Hao, Big Bird, and Xu Pengkun go to a bathhouse and get haircuts together, marking their last day together before Chen Hao's return to school.
• Chen Hao and his mother make dumplings together, and she gives him 20,000 yuan as profit sharing from the internet cafe's recent earnings.
• Chen Hao leaves for school, with his mother packing him a bag of snacks and clothes.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao shows responsibility and maturity by hiring a network administrator and ensuring she's competent before he leaves.
• Wu Xiuhua, Chen Hao's mother, demonstrates her love and care for her son through her actions, such as packing him a bag and giving him money for his journey.

Significant Themes

• Family and the love between parents and children.
• The passage of time and the inevitable separation of loved ones.
• The importance of hard work and responsibility, as shown through Chen Hao's actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with his mother, Wu Xiuhua, showing a newfound understanding and appreciation for her actions.
• Chen Hao, Big Bird (Pang Ban), and Xu Pengkun maintain their close friendship, spending their last day together doing their usual activities.
• Chen Hao and his mother share a poignant moment as he leaves for school, with Wu Xiuhua hugging him and giving him final instructions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xingguo secretly gives Chen Hao a savings passbook with 40,000 yuan for his journey to Ice City.
• Chen Hao and Xu Pengkun take a train to Ice City, facing the challenges of crowded conditions and limited facilities.
• The train journey is filled with vendors selling snacks and drinks, and fellow passengers engaging in various activities.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Shows ambition and confidence for his future in Ice City.
• Chen Xingguo: Demonstrates his love for his son by supporting him financially and emotionally.
• Xu Pengkun: Shows camaraderie and shared experiences with Chen Hao.

Significant Themes

• The importance of connections and influence in the Northeast, as seen in the ease of buying train tickets.
• The hardships and challenges of long-distance train travel in crowded conditions.
• The sense of adventure and ambition that Chen Hao feels as he embarks on his journey to Ice City.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Chen Xingguo: The father-son duo shares a moment of understanding and emotional connection.
• Chen Hao and Xu Pengkun: The friends bond over shared experiences and dreams for the future.
• A fellow passenger: A man downstairs from Chen Hao and Xu Pengkun is annoyed by their boasting but eventually goes back to sleep.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao and Xu Pengkun arrive at their respective universities after a train journey.
• Chen Hao discovers a post on a forum about a private server for Legend of Mir.
• He travels to a southern city to meet the seller and purchases the private server for 10,000 yuan.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his technical expertise in handling the private server, impressing the seller.
• Chen Hao shows his cautious nature by thoroughly deleting data from the internet cafe computer and inspecting the hard drive before leaving.

Significant Themes

• The allure and value of private servers in online gaming.
• The importance of caution and thoroughness in business transactions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Xu Pengkun part ways after a brief hug and well-wishes at the train station.
• Chen Hao interacts with his university roommates, who show mild interest in his new laptop.
• Chen Hao communicates with the private server seller, using secret passwords and arranging a meeting.
• Chen Hao bribes the internet cafe network administrator to allow him to install the hard drive and inspect the server.
• Chen Hao and the seller finalize the transaction, shake hands, and part ways politely.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao travels back to his university city, Ice City, by train, occupying a strategic spot early on.
• He plans to set up a private server for Legend of Mir, as he knows the game's code is written in Delphi.
• Chen Hao rents an apartment and sets up ADSL internet, then contacts his cousin to acquire an old server.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination by securing a good spot on the train and quickly learning Delphi for his server project.
• Lin Lang, Chen Hao's cousin, is portrayed as reliable and knowledgeable, willing to help Chen Hao with the server.

Significant Themes

• Second Chances: Chen Hao feels a sense of guilt for wasting time in his previous life, emphasizing the theme of making the most of his new chance.
• Hard Work and Patience: Chen Hao's struggle with understanding and modifying the Legend of Mir code highlights the importance of patience and meticulousness in programming.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with his roommates briefly, showing a growing disconnect due to his transmigration.
• Chen Hao speaks with his cousin, Lin Lang, arranging to meet up and receive the old server from him. Their conversation reveals their close relationship and shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao meets his older brother Lin Lang at a barbecue place.
• Lin Lang helps Chen Hao move a heavy server to his new apartment.
• Chen Hao shares his plan to create a Legend of Mir private server.
• Chen Hao moves out of his dorm and into his new apartment.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Shows maturity and ambition, planning his Legend of Mir private server project.
• Lin Lang: Demonstrates concern and support for his younger brother, helping him move the server and offering to help with his project.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and career focus: Chen Hao's desire to succeed in his business venture, and Lin Lang's dedication to his career.
• Brotherly bond: The strong bond between Chen Hao and Lin Lang, with Lin Lang showing care and support for his younger brother.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Lin Lang: The brothers share a meal, discuss Chen Hao's plans, and move the server together, showcasing their strong bond and mutual support.
• Chen Hao and his roommates: They have an emotional gathering before Chen Hao moves out of the dorm, reminiscing about their time together and discussing their future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Pengkun, now focused on studying, overhears classmates discussing a free, fast-leveling Legend of Mir game at the campus internet cafe.
• He investigates and finds a private server with 10x experience and 5x drop rate.
• Xu Pengkun informs Chen Hao (Haozi) about the server.
• Chen Hao starts optimizing the private server's code, aiming to create a superior version.

Character Developments

• Xu Pengkun shows self-control and curiosity, investigating the private server despite his resolve to focus on studies.
• Chen Hao demonstrates his coding skills and dedication, spending a week optimizing the private server's code.

Significant Themes

• The allure of private servers and their potential to disrupt gaming balance.
• The power of optimization and modification in gaming.
• The appeal of exclusivity and limited editions in gaming.

Character Interactions

• Xu Pengkun and his classmates discuss the new Legend of Mir private server.
• Xu Pengkun informs Chen Hao about the server, leading to Chen Hao's optimization efforts.
• Chen Hao interacts with the game's code, optimizing various aspects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Lang returns home late at night to find his younger brother Chen Hao deeply engrossed in work, neglecting his health.
• Chen Hao completes the optimization of the private server and sets up the website, ready for launch.
• Chen Hao registers domain names for his future company, Century Horizon, and the Legend of Mir private server.
• Chen Hao creates a website for the private server, showcasing the game's features and his own creativity.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his dedication and work ethic, pushing himself to complete the private server project.
• Lin Lang shows concern for his younger brother's well-being, tidying up his living space and leaving him breakfast.

Significant Themes

• The importance of work-life balance, as seen through Chen Hao's neglect of his personal needs while working on the project.
• The potential of creativity and innovation, as Chen Hao creates a unique and appealing website for the private server.

Character Interactions

• Lin Lang and Chen Hao's brotherly bond is evident in Lin Lang's actions to support Chen Hao's work and ensure he takes care of himself.
• Chen Hao's interaction with Old Ban, though brief, shows his consideration for his friend's well-being and his eagerness to involve him in his plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao creates three versions of Greedy Blue Moon Legend to cater to different types of players.
• He uses Baidu's bid ranking service to promote the game, bidding on the keyword "Legend of Mir."
• Chen Hao sets up a website for the game, adding login, registration, and pre-registration functions, with a countdown to the server launch.
• He engages in ground promotion by distributing flyers in internet cafes, facing challenges like protection fees from local thugs.

Character Development

• Chen Hao demonstrates strategic thinking in creating game versions to attract diverse players.
• He shows determination and resourcefulness in promoting the game, facing challenges head-on.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Reward: Chen Hao's high-risk strategy in promoting the game could lead to high rewards if successful.
• Adaptability: Chen Hao adapts to the challenges he faces, such as dealing with local thugs.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with the taxi driver, who helps him navigate to internet cafes and eventually saves him from local thugs.
• He interacts with internet cafe network administrators, convincing them to display his flyers in exchange for a fee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao, a former Legend of Mir player, arrives in Ice City to promote his gaming business.
• He encounters thugs at an internet cafe who try to extort money from him, leading to a physical altercation.
• Chen Hao is rescued by Pang Ban, his childhood friend and business partner.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Shows quick thinking and courage in handling the thugs, but also demonstrates his lack of fighting skills.
• Pang Ban: Reveals his hidden martial arts skills and saves Chen Hao, displaying his loyalty and protective nature.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the gaming industry and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
• The power dynamics between the weak and the strong, and the importance of self-defense.
• The theme of friendship and loyalty, as seen in Pang Ban's timely rescue of Chen Hao.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and the Taxi Driver: The driver initially misunderstands Chen Hao's business but later helps him by dropping him off near the internet cafe where he's attacked.
• Chen Hao and the Thugs: Chen Hao tries to reason with them but resorts to fighting when they try to extort money from him.
• Chen Hao and Pang Ban: Pang Ban arrives just in time to save Chen Hao from a severe beating, showing his commitment to their business and friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao witnesses Pang Ban's exceptional fighting skills, which he hadn't seen before.
• Chen Hao is attacked by thugs at an internet cafe and is rescued by Pang Ban.
• Chen Hao decides to pay Pang Ban for his help and involves him in his business.
• Chen Hao optimizes his game server's performance and adds features like caching and queuing.
• Pang Ban successfully delivers promotional flyers without any issues.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Realizes Pang Ban's capabilities, involves him in his business, and shows concern for his safety.
• Pang Ban: Demonstrates his exceptional fighting skills, shows initiative in promoting the game, and proves to be reliable and hardworking.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: Chen Hao's trust in Pang Ban grows, leading him to involve Pang Ban in his business.
• Perseverance and Hard Work: Chen Hao's dedication to optimizing his game server and Pang Ban's initiative in promoting the game showcase their determination and hard work.
• Power Dynamics: The incident with the thugs highlights the power dynamics in the city and the need for caution.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Pang Ban: Their friendship deepens as Chen Hao involves Pang Ban in his business and Pang Ban proves his worth.
• Chen Hao and the Driver Uncle: The uncle shows concern for Chen Hao's safety and helps him evade the police.
• Chen Hao and Xu Pengkun: They maintain contact and update each other on their progress in promoting the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao, the game master, spends all his money to keep Beyond Mir League's ranking on Baidu.
• On the public beta day, Chen Hao starts with only 100 yuan left.
• Greedy Blue Moon Mir public beta begins, with Li Wu as a new player.
• Li Wu, drawn by the game's familiar characters and a powerful weapon, decides to play the Warrior class.
• Li Wu recharges 198 yuan to obtain the Dragon Slaying Sword, a high-level weapon with no level restriction.
• Players in the safe zone start buying high-level weapons, and the game's overall equipment level improves rapidly.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Becomes more desperate to keep his game ranking high, burning through all his savings.
• Li Wu: Transforms from a disinterested player to an excited one after discovering the game's unique features and recharging for a powerful weapon.

Significant Themes

• The game's unique features, such as the ability to buy high-level weapons with real money, attract and excite players.
• The game's familiar characters and background draw in players who are already fans of the original Mir series.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Pang Ban: Huddle together, anxious about the game's future.
• Li Wu and other players: Interact in the safe zone, with Li Wu gaining admiration for his Dragon Slaying Sword and offering to help a lower-level player.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wu and the Mage junior team up and head to Centipede Cave, where they quickly gain experience and valuable items.
• They decide to return to the city and challenge the Zuma Boss together.
• Wu You, a wealthy player, joins Greedy Blue Moon Legend of Mir, spends generously, and becomes the most prominent player in the safe zone.
• The game gains popularity, attracting players from various regions, leading to a significant increase in players.

Character Developments

• Li Wu and the Mage junior grow stronger and more confident in their abilities, deciding to take on higher-level challenges.
• Wu You, initially disinterested in the game, becomes addicted after trying Greedy Blue Moon Legend of Mir and spends lavishly to gain an advantage.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the user-friendliness and rewards of Greedy Blue Moon Legend of Mir compared to the official Legend of Mir servers.
• The allure of wealth and power within the game, as seen through Wu You's character.
• The rapid spread of the game's popularity and its impact on the gaming community.

Character Interactions

• Li Wu and the Mage junior work together, growing stronger and more confident as a team.
• Wu You interacts with other players in the safe zone, enjoying their admiration and fawning words.
• Players in internet cafes watch Li Wu's group in awe and envy, leading some to join the game themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao and Pang Ban process top-ups, experiencing the rapid influx of money.
• Chen Hao expands the server capacity to accommodate more players.
• He pre-pays for Baidu ads, recruits students nationwide for promotion, and increases bandwidth.
• Chen Hao orders five more servers, transforming his rented apartment into a small server room.
• The Greedy Blue Moon private server can now accommodate up to 20,000 players simultaneously.
• Chen Hao implements Plan B, updating the server with a new VIP map and a 7-day ranking event.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Experiences the thrill of spending and earning large amounts of money, feels a sense of accomplishment, and plans for future expansion.
• Pang Ban: Becomes a full-time customer service representative, managing recharge requests efficiently.

Significant Themes

• The rapid influx and spending of money.
• The importance of adaptation and expansion in business.
• The tension between short-term gains and long-term sustainability.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Pang Ban work together to process top-ups and expand the server capacity.
• Chen Hao collaborates with Old Brother to acquire more servers.
• Chen Hao communicates with Lin Lang to arrange the delivery of servers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao's team has transformed Pang Ban and Xu Pengkun into qualified "trolls."
• The game has three servers, with the second and third largest guilds led by their presidents, modified by Chen Hao to match top-tier spenders.
• Lin Lang has been setting up a dedicated server room, costing over a million, to be put into use by the end of the month.
• Chen Hao announces a new server, "Riding the Wind and Breaking the Waves, Setting Sail and Navigating," and adjusts the top-up mechanism.
• The team celebrates their success at the "Lost a Shoe" barbecue restaurant, with Chen Hao distributing a "big gift package" containing 100,000 yuan each to Lin Lang and Pang Ban.
• Chen Hao shares the March summary and April plan, revealing a net profit of three million yuan.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Shows leadership and strategic planning, distributing profits to his team members, and expressing confidence in their future growth.
• Lin Lang: Demonstrates dedication to his work, managing the servers and being concerned about their security.
• Pang Ban: Proves his value as a skilled player, transforming into an Eight-Armed Arhat and leading his subordinates in PK battles.
• Xu Pengkun: Remains involved in the team's activities remotely, supporting their efforts.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and camaraderie: The team celebrates their success together and acknowledges each other's contributions.
• Leadership and strategic planning: Chen Hao leads the team, distributing tasks and profits, and expressing confidence in their future growth.
• Ambition and growth: Chen Hao aims to double their revenue in the next month, showing his appetite for growth and success.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with his team members, distributing profits, sharing plans, and expressing confidence in their future growth.
• Lin Lang, Pang Ban, and Xu Pengkun interact with each other, supporting Chen Hao's leadership and acknowledging his contributions.
• The team members celebrate their success together, eating, drinking, and chatting about various topics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xiao, along with his subordinates, investigates the growing popularity of a private server called "Greedy Blue Moon Legend" in Beijing and Ice City.
• They discover that this server offers modified gameplay, exaggerated equipment, a robust charging system, and intense player interactions.
• Zhou Xiao reports his findings to his superior, Luo Qianqian, who then discusses the matter with her husband, Chen Tianqiao, the founder of Shanda Network.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xiao: Shows leadership and strategic thinking in handling the private server issue. He understands the gravity of the situation and takes immediate action.
• Chen Tianqiao: Confident in the success of Shanda's Legend, he dismisses the private servers as minor distractions, focusing on his company's growth.
• Luo Qianqian: Initially concerned about the private servers, she becomes less worried after discussing the matter with her husband.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Threats: The rise of private servers poses a threat to Shanda's dominant position in the online gaming market.
• Leadership and Decision-Making: Zhou Xiao demonstrates strong leadership in identifying and addressing the issue, while Chen Tianqiao exhibits confidence bordering on overconfidence.
• Perspective and Priorities: Different characters prioritize different aspects of the situation based on their roles and positions within the company.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xiao and his Subordinates (Xiao Liu, Xiao Ma): Zhou Xiao leads the investigation, while his subordinates gather information and report their findings. They work collaboratively and respectfully.
• Luo Qianqian and Chen Tianqiao: Luo Qianqian shares her concerns about the private servers with her husband, who reassures her and reaffirms his confidence in their company's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Liu confirms Greedy Blue Moon's Legend originated from Ice City.
• Chen Hao establishes Century Horizon, a network technology company, with a registered capital of 10 million.
• He leases the entire 22nd floor of China World Trade Center for the company's office.
• Chen Hao also rents a factory in Zhongguancun to build a professional server room.
• He signs a server procurement contract with EMC, purchasing 10 sets of the latest Blade Servers.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xiao decides not to pursue the Greedy Blue Moon's Legend lead further, prioritizing his daily work.
• Chen Hao demonstrates ambition and decisiveness in establishing Century Horizon and setting up its offices and server room.
• Chen Hao hires additional help to manage the quality of the server room construction, adopting a hands-off approach.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination: Chen Hao's vision for Century Horizon and his drive to succeed.
• Work-life balance: Chen Hao's realization of the importance of delegating tasks to avoid burnout.
• Trust and delegation: Chen Hao's decision to hire others to manage the quality of the construction, showing trust in their abilities.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with various suppliers, property management, and construction companies to set up Century Horizon's offices and server room.
• He consults with his older brother regarding server suppliers and construction plans.
• Chen Hao calls his mother, showing concern for his family despite his busy schedule.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao successfully establishes his company and builds a server room in Beijing.
• He returns to Ice City after a week, having completed his tasks earlier than expected.
• Chen Hao works on the Legend of Mir Private Server Alliance and earns over a million in franchising fees.
• He outbids Shanda for the "Legend of Mir" keyword on Baidu.
• Chen Hao completes the development of Greedy Blue Moon Legend 2.0, with a grand update scheduled for May 1st.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his coding skills and dedication to his project, working tirelessly to complete the new version.
• He shows responsibility and resourcefulness in managing his company and the private server alliance.
• Chen Hao's mother is shown to be caring and supportive, despite her initial skepticism about his job.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Perseverance: Chen Hao's determination to succeed in his business and his commitment to improving his game are highlighted.
• Growth and Adaptation: Chen Hao's journey from a struggling student to a successful businessman illustrates his ability to adapt and grow.
• Family and Support: Chen Hao's relationship with his mother shows the importance of family support and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with his mother over the phone, deceiving her about his job to avoid worry.
• He collaborates with Old Ban (Pang Ban) to complete the new version of Greedy Blue Moon Legend, demonstrating their professional partnership.
• Chen Hao's interactions with the Legend of Mir Private Server Alliance members and other private server merchants show his business acumen and networking skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Greedy Blue Moon's Legend releases version 2.0, causing a surge in players.
• Players rush to internet cafes to experience the update, leading to full occupancy.
• Wealthy players, both early and late joiners, compete to be the new server king.
• Wu You, leader of the largest Sabuk guild, recruits subordinates to defend his position.
• Chen Hao, Lin Lang, and Xu Pengkun manage the game's server and nursery, provoking big spenders.
• The server faces a network attack from Magic City, which is swiftly dealt with.

Character Developments

• Wu You, a wealthy player, becomes the main defender of his guild's position, demonstrating strategic thinking by recruiting subordinates.
• Chen Hao, Lin Lang, and Xu Pengkun show teamwork and competence in managing the game's server and nursery, indicating their growth as a team.

Significant Themes

• Competition and power dynamics among players, especially the wealthy ones.
• Teamwork and strategic planning, as seen in Wu You's guild and Chen Hao's team.
• The impact of game updates on player behavior and server management.

Character Interactions

• Wealthy players clash with each other, both early and late joiners, to become the new server king.
• Wu You and his friends recruit subordinates to strengthen their guild, fostering a hierarchical relationship.
• Chen Hao, Lin Lang, and Xu Pengkun work together to manage the game's server and nursery, provoking wealthy players and maintaining server stability.
• Chen Hao and Lin Lang collaborate to defend against the network attack, demonstrating their technical skills and teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Private servers, especially Greedy Blue Moon Legend, are thriving, causing a significant drop in players on other servers.
• Shanda Network Company, the official publisher of Legend, is severely impacted by this trend.
• Chen Tianqiao, the president of Shanda, calls an emergency meeting to discuss the situation.

Character Developments

• Chen Tianqiao: Frustrated and angry at the situation, he regrets underestimating private servers' impact.
• Zhou Xiao: A newcomer who shows initiative and strategic thinking, offering practical solutions to combat private servers.

Significant Themes

• The impact of piracy and unofficial servers on official game publishers.
• The struggle for control and modification rights of a game's code.
• The challenge of combating piracy in an incomplete legal environment.

Character Interactions

• Chen Tianqiao interacts with his senior executives, growing frustrated with their lack of solutions.
• Zhou Xiao presents his ideas to the executives, gaining Chen Tianqiao's attention and approval.
• The executives discuss the situation among themselves, with only Zhou Xiao offering concrete strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Tianqiao's company identifies Greedy Blue Moon Legend as their primary threat due to its scale and professionalism.
• Chen Tianqiao decides to study Greedy Blue Moon's strengths, form an assault team, recruit more technical personnel, attempt business cooperation, send legal notices, and negotiate with Korea's Wemade.
• Chen Tianqiao promotes Zhou Xiao to Operations Director and Project Manager for the Legend of Mir project and assigns tasks to his team.
• Chen Hao plans to go to Korea at the end of May to intercept the Miracle MU agency deal and prepare to transfer Greedy Blue Moon Legend of Mir.

Character Developments

• Chen Tianqiao shows decisiveness and strategic thinking in addressing the threat posed by Greedy Blue Moon Legend.
• Zhou Xiao demonstrates initiative and ambition by reporting directly to Chen Tianqiao, bypassing Luo Qianqian.
• Luo Qianqian feels offended by Zhou Xiao's actions but maintains a polite facade.
• Chen Hao decides to accelerate his plans due to time constraints and the need for quick capital.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and initiative: Characters like Zhou Xiao and Chen Hao show ambition and take initiative to improve their situations.
• Time pressure: The need to act quickly is a driving force behind many characters' decisions.
• Strategic thinking: Characters like Chen Tianqiao and Chen Hao employ strategic thinking to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xiao and Luo Qianqian: Their interaction highlights Zhou Xiao's ambition and Luo Qianqian's offense at being bypassed.
• Chen Hao and Pang Ban: Their interaction shows Chen Hao's attempt to save face after losing at a game.
• Chen Hao and Old Brother/Big Bird: Chen Hao informs them of his plan to go to Korea for the Miracle MU deal.