Arc 3Stages and Family Ties

Wen Jiu’s performances bring him fame, while he and Feng Chi deepen their relationship and make it official with the Feng family. After another first-place finish, Wen Jiu suspects Feng Chi is hiding something and runs to Xu Mingzhuo for answers.

  • Wen Jiu trained for Blazing Stage, and Feng Chi arranged for Minghua Entertainment to go bankrupt while lamenting how little time Wen Jiu gave him.
  • Wen Jiu performed “Touch me” to acclaim, earned two mentor votes and the highest audience tally, and celebrated with Feng Chi.
  • Wen Jiu learned Feng Chi had gone to Old Master Feng’s birthday banquet without him, so he arrived and defended Feng Chi against his relatives.
  • Wen Jiu introduced himself as Feng Chi’s legally protected partner, won Old Master Feng’s welcome, gave Feng Chi a wedding ring, and sang opera at the banquet.
  • Feng Chi became jealous when Feng Yuan showed Wen Jiu affection, then publicly kissed Wen Jiu and protected him from a relative’s insult.
  • Wen Jiu performed “Celestial Pivot,” received every mentor’s vote, and ranked first, while Feng Chi waited backstage to care for him.
  • Wen Jiu released a single and accepted a variety-show invitation, then brought Feng Chi meals at work as their colleagues recognized their marriage.
  • Feng Chi missed Wen Jiu’s call time because of a severe migraine, but Xu Mingzhuo drove him to the venue just in time for Wen Jiu’s performance.
  • Wen Jiu sang “Childhood,” broke down in tears, and placed first in the rankings before telling Qu Feng that Feng Chi was hiding something and running to Xu Mingzhuo.
Chapters 51–75 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 51He hadn't been cold before-he just hadn't met the person he loved

Wen Jiu spent lunch with Feng Chi and Lin Changfeng, while Feng Chi’s affectionate behavior made it clear how much he loved Wen Jiu. Back at the dance studio, Wen Jiu met Teacher Guo and was asked to perform a routine.

  • Qu Feng found Lin Changfeng waiting outside Wen Jiu’s practice room, and Wen Jiu introduced himself before greeting Feng Chi.
  • Feng Chi changed clothes to see Wen Jiu, asked for praise, and received an embarrassed compliment and a kiss on his hand.
  • Feng Chi took Wen Jiu, Lin Changfeng, and Qu Feng to Jade Pavilion Restaurant, where Wen Jiu ate heartily and Feng Chi finished his leftovers.
  • Feng Chi drove Wen Jiu back and lingered until Wen Jiu kissed him goodbye; Lin Changfeng escorted Wen Jiu to the dance studio and revealed he had had 108 exes.
  • Wen Jiu met Teacher Guo, who asked about his dance training and told him to perform a routine.

Ch. 52Kitties are best at playing hard to get; just carry the kitty home

Wen Jiu prepared for his performance on Blazing Stage while Feng Chi handled a campaign against Minghua Entertainment and complained to fans about being neglected. The chapter ended with Wen Jiu announcing his appearance on the show and questioning Feng Chi’s suggestive reply to fans.

  • Wen Jiu showed Guo Kui his original song and proposed adding piano vocals and contemporary dance to his performance.
  • Wen Jiu chose Meng Xiao as his assistant and told Qu Feng he was focused on earning another stage through his singing.
  • Wen Jiu trained intensively for Blazing Stage, impressing director Zhang Guoliang, while Feng Chi arranged for Minghua Entertainment to be shut down.
  • Feng Chi told Xu Mingzhuo that he had not been intimate with Wen Jiu during the training period and complained about being ignored.
  • Feng Chi told CP fans he would try carrying Wen Jiu home, prompting a huge online reaction.
  • Wen Jiu announced his participation in Blazing Stage and replied to Feng Chi, asking what was wrong with him.

Ch. 53Keep Playing Dirty and I'll Run Away with Kumamon!

Wen Jiu’s new stage teaser drew excited attention online, while Feng Chi took him home and coaxed him into intimacy despite his rehearsal and competition preparations. Afterward, Wen Jiu tried to stay angry, but Feng Chi carried him off, continuing his plan to win him over step by step.

  • Wen Jiu’s confident answers in the “Blazing Stage” teaser sparked enthusiastic discussion among fans, who noted Feng Chi’s connection to Starlight Entertainment.
  • Feng Chi picked Wen Jiu up from the dance studio and took him home, where Wen Jiu protested that he had rehearsal the next day.
  • Wen Jiu gave in to Feng Chi’s advances, then hid in the bathtub afterward and threatened to braise Feng Chi when he teased him about dinner.
  • Wen Jiu tried to keep sulking while peeking at Feng Chi in the kitchen, but Feng Chi pretended to leave before scooping him up and carrying him away.

Ch. 54Fully charged-here I go!

Wen Jiu rehearsed his performance for Blazing Stage, got flustered after mistaking the cross-dressing Guan Qingqing for a woman, and faced teasing from his team about Feng Chi. Before his debut performance, Feng Chi comforted him with a hug and a kiss to his hand, and Wen Jiu went onstage feeling ready.

  • Wen Jiu arrived early for rehearsal, performed for Zhang Guoliang, and suggested cutting lines from the opening piano-and-vocal section.
  • Wen Jiu met Guan Qingqing and mistook him for a pretty woman, while Qu Feng recognized that Guan Qingqing was a man and teased Wen Jiu about explaining himself to President Feng.
  • Blazing Stage premiered and quickly reached forty million views as viewers praised its guests and accomplished judges.
  • Nervous before his third-slot performance, Wen Jiu called Feng Chi, who reassured him and promised to arrive soon.
  • Feng Chi hugged Wen Jiu backstage, kissed the back of his hand, and sent him onto the stage feeling fully charged.

Ch. 55#Wen Jiu's explosively sexy, scorching stage performance# Exploding

Wen Jiu delivered a seductive, technically polished stage performance that sent the audience into a frenzy and earned strong praise from mentor Ying Songnian. As mentor Hu Yanping began commenting on the staging, he noticed Wen Jiu seemed to have something to say.

  • Wen Jiu performed a sultry song and choreography, ending with a whispered “touch me” from a sofa onstage.
  • The audience erupted with cheers and jokes about Wen Jiu’s male fans, while Feng Chi said Wen Jiu had done very well and would only improve.
  • Ying Songnian praised Wen Jiu’s voice, technique, empathy, and love of performing, then gave him his vote.
  • Wen Jiu thanked Ying Songnian and promised to deliver him a copy of his album when it was released.
  • Hu Yanping praised Wen Jiu’s stage design and asked what he wanted to say.

Ch. 56Hilarious! Similarity: 99.999%

Wen Jiu impressed the mentors with his performance of “Touch me” and won the first round of the competition by a wide margin. After his friends congratulated him, Feng pulled him into an embrace and kissed him.

  • Hu Yanping and Wang Xu praised Wen Jiu’s stage control and performance, while Han Ling complimented his dance and saved his vote for Wen Jiu’s next performance.
  • Shen Huaian and the livestream audience laughed at Xiao Baga’s resemblance to Hu Yanping, and the resemblance became a trending topic.
  • Wang Xu learned Wen Jiu had written the lyrics and composed the music for “Touch me,” then cast his saved vote for him.
  • Wen Jiu received two mentor votes, 1,447 votes from the live audience, and 37.49 million livestream votes, placing first.
  • Wen Jiu remained far ahead of the other contestants after the first round, and his old friends from Peach Blossom Spring Village called to congratulate him.
  • Feng held Wen Jiu and kissed him until he went weak.

Ch. 57You bastard, you're nothing but trouble and so damn needy!

Feng Chi kissed and teased Wen Jiu while Wen Jiu tried to handle calls from Shen Huaian and Yu Qing. After Feng Chi walked away, Wen Jiu chased after him and admitted he had not refused him, and they reconciled with a kiss.

  • Feng Chi kissed Wen Jiu while answering Shen Huaian's call, and Wen Jiu insisted he was home alone.
  • Yu Qing congratulated Wen Jiu on his debut performance, but Feng Chi's advances left Wen Jiu unable to speak normally, so Feng Chi ended the call.
  • Feng Chi asked whether Wen Jiu's red mole was meant to match his and said Wen Jiu had teased him onstage.
  • Feng Chi turned to leave after Wen Jiu seemed to resist, but Wen Jiu tugged at his shirt and said he had not said no.
  • Feng Chi apologized for walking away, promised not to leave Wen Jiu alone again, and led him to wash his face.
  • Wen Jiu kissed Feng Chi, and Feng Chi embraced him and deepened the kiss.

Ch. 58Anyone Who Dares Bully My Wife Is Dead, Dead, Dead!

After learning that Feng Chi planned to attend his grandfather’s eightieth-birthday banquet alone, Wen Jiu imagined the family bullying his husband and decided to go protect him. He ended the chapter furious and ready to confront anyone who dared mistreat Feng Chi.

  • Wen Jiu woke to Qu Feng’s call and learned that his advertisements were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, before the next performance on Saturday.
  • Wen Jiu saw that Minghua Entertainment had gone bankrupt and read Feng Chi’s messages saying he had left congee for him.
  • Wen Jiu decided to try a different style for the next episode’s Chinese-style theme.
  • Cai Qing told Wen Jiu that Feng Chi was attending Old Master Feng’s eightieth-birthday banquet that evening and had refused to tell him about it.
  • Wen Jiu imagined the Feng family elders bullying Feng Chi and declared that anyone who dared bully his wife was dead.

Ch. 59Sur-puh-rise! Does President Feng Look Like Someone Who Gets Bullied, Damn It?

Feng Chi attended Old Master Feng’s birthday banquet, where his relatives pressed him about his marriage and his wife. Wen Jiu arrived to surprise him, leaving the hall stunned as Feng Chi warmly took his hand.

  • Feng Chi arrived at the family banquet, and his eldest uncle and other relatives questioned him about his marriage and absent wife.
  • Old Master Feng interrupted the relatives and came downstairs to greet Feng Chi, wearing the Zhongshan suit Feng Chi’s mother had sewn for him.
  • Wen Jiu arrived with Meng Xiao and insisted to the security guard that Feng Chi was his wife.
  • Wen Jiu entered the hall, where Meng Xiao awkwardly announced their surprise and Feng Chi took Wen Jiu’s hand warmly.

Ch. 60Wen Jiu crushed everyone: a mouth was made for eating or roasting

At Feng Chi’s grandfather’s birthday banquet, Wen Jiu defended Feng Chi and verbally humiliated Feng Qin, Feng Yan, and Mrs. Feng. The confrontation continued as Wen Jiu turned his attention to Mrs. Feng.

  • Wen Jiu angrily confronted Feng Chi for leaving him behind, and Feng Chi apologized and asked him to forgive him.
  • Wen Jiu introduced himself to Old Master Feng as Feng Chi’s legally protected partner and offered to answer for Feng Chi.
  • Feng Qin challenged Wen Jiu, who mocked him and got Feng Chi to deny that Feng Qin belonged to their family.
  • Wen Jiu accused Feng Yan of resenting Feng Chi’s closeness to Old Master Feng, and Feng Chi identified Feng Yan as his eldest uncle.
  • Mrs. Feng criticized Wen Jiu’s manners, and Wen Jiu retorted that people used their mouths to eat or roast before addressing her as Auntie.

Ch. 61An old turtle signed his little turtle up as a day student-he couldn't stay shelled up anymore

Wen Jiu defended Feng Chi and their relationship at the banquet, then Feng Chi kissed him and Old Master Feng welcomed him as his grandson-in-law. The relationship was made official, while Lin Changfeng approached Shen Huaian with a pointed remark.

  • Wen Jiu argued with Mrs. Feng and defended Feng Chi in front of the banquet guests.
  • Feng Chi kissed Wen Jiu twice and called him his husband, leaving Wen Jiu flustered.
  • Uncle Xu called for the banquet to begin, and Old Master Feng invited Wen Jiu and Feng Chi to meet him.
  • Wen Jiu insisted that Old Master Feng acknowledge him as Feng Chi's grandson-in-law, and the old master happily welcomed him.
  • Lin Changfeng told Shen Huaian that Feng Chi had met the family and made the relationship official, but Shen Huaian asked who he was.

Ch. 62I already bought it, so you're not allowed to take it off even if you don't like it

Wen Jiu gave Feng Chi a wedding ring at the Feng Family gathering, then watched Feng Chi present Old Master Feng with a long-lost painting. The chapter ended with a silver-haired beauty startling Wen Jiu and suggesting he sing Peking opera for the old master.

  • Lin Changfeng introduced himself to Shen Huaian, who recognized him as Lin Fox and brusquely sent him away.
  • Wen Jiu secretly gave Feng Chi a wedding ring engraved with their initials, and Feng Chi promised he would never take it off.
  • Wen Jiu joined Shen Huaian, and the two greeted each other as brothers while Shen Qianshan wondered when he had acquired another little brother.
  • The families presented antique gifts, and Wen Jiu learned that Shen Qianshan had prepared the Shen Family's tea set for Shen Huaian.
  • Feng Chi presented Old Master Feng with the long-lost painting Night Banquet, explaining that he had found it overseas because the old master had wanted it brought home.
  • A silver-haired beauty overheard Wen Jiu considering singing opera for Old Master Feng and startled him by recommending Peking opera.

Ch. 63Can't you tell? I'm jealous

At Feng Chi’s birthday banquet, Wen Jiu met Feng Yuan, who flirted with him over dessert while Feng Chi watched jealously. Feng Chi confronted Wen Jiu and admitted he was jealous, leaving Wen Jiu newly aware of what his anger meant.

  • Feng Yuan introduced himself to Wen Jiu and teased him while they went to eat dessert.
  • Feng Chi searched the banquet hall for Wen Jiu and found him sitting with Feng Yuan.
  • Feng Yuan fed Wen Jiu tiramisu, touched his hair, and hinted that its message meant “pick me up.”
  • Feng Yuan grabbed Wen Jiu’s wrist and leaned toward his dessert, prompting Feng Chi to approach with murderous jealousy.
  • Feng Chi ate the rest of Wen Jiu’s tiramisu and demanded to know if Wen Jiu could tell he was jealous.
  • Wen Jiu understood Feng Chi’s jealousy for the first time.

Ch. 64Then you'd better protect him well from now on

Wen Jiu was kissed by Feng Chi at the banquet, received Feng Chi’s support against a branch-family relative, and sang opera for Old Master Feng on his birthday. On the ride home, Wen Jiu fretted that Old Master Feng would find his embarrassing online clips, while Feng Chi and Cai Qing considered his wish for a place untouched by the internet.

  • Wen Jiu explained his encounter with Feng Yuan, but Feng Chi pulled him close and kissed him in front of the guests.
  • Shen Huaian excitedly watched the kiss, while Feng Yuan left after telling Feng Chi to protect Wen Jiu well.
  • When a branch-family woman insulted Wen Jiu, Feng Chi threatened to stop supporting her family, and Old Master Feng refused to intervene.
  • Wen Jiu wished Old Master Feng a happy birthday and sang opera, earning applause from the gathered guests.
  • Old Master Feng revealed he had watched Wen Jiu’s show with Feng Chi, and Wen Jiu worried that online clips of his embarrassing moments would reach him.
  • On the drive home, Feng Chi pulled Wen Jiu close as Wen Jiu asked for a place free of the internet and his embarrassing memories; Cai Qing wondered whether such a place existed.

Ch. 65Wifey, I want to cuddle a cat

Feng Chi and Wen Jiu settled into a routine of work, meals, and missed time together while Feng Chi remained clingy and frustrated. After Wen Jiu received a cat costume as a gift from a commercial shoot, Feng Chi caught him trying it on and eagerly cuddled him, leaving Wen Jiu flustered and helpless to resist.

  • Feng Chi kept up his domestic routine, delivering meals to Wen Jiu and driving him home after late rehearsals while longing to spend more time with him.
  • Wen Jiu told Feng Chi not to bring lunch on Wednesday and went to a Brahma Charm shoot, where director James praised his vampire-noble look and performance.
  • James gave Wen Jiu a wrapped brand gift, and Wen Jiu discovered it contained sensor-equipped cat ears and a revealing cat outfit.
  • Feng Chi entered as Wen Jiu tried to hide the gift, then grabbed him and declared that he wanted to cuddle a cat.
  • Feng Chi rubbed Wen Jiu's cat ears and kissed him until Wen Jiu was dazed, then asked whether he would put on the costume himself or let Feng Chi help.

Ch. 66Lasting · A New Year special

Wen Jiu celebrated New Year by performing for his fans, then spent the quiet night at home with Kumamon. Feng Chi watched his performance from the Imperial Residence and sent Wen Jiu a New Year message, which he did not see before falling asleep.

  • Wen Jiu finished his New Year performance, wished his fans happiness, and waved goodbye from the stage.
  • Feng Chi watched Wen Jiu on screen, wished him a happy New Year, and spent the evening looking out over the city.
  • Wen Jiu declined Qu Feng’s invitation to hot pot, returned home, and comforted himself with Kumamon and a bedtime story.
  • Wen Jiu browsed his Super Topic and fell asleep holding Kumamon before Feng Chi’s New Year message reached him.

Ch. 67Be good, Daddy won't abandon you

Wen Jiu discovered that James had accidentally sent him a revealing kitty costume, and Feng Chi soothed him after their heated encounter. The next day, Wen Jiu prepared for his live performance, leaving backstage as Feng Chi carried him to the stage and wished him luck.

  • Wen Jiu angrily confronted Feng Chi after realizing the outfit James had sent was a kitty costume, and James explained that he had mixed it up with a performance costume meant for his wife.
  • Feng Chi apologized and played up his fear that Wen Jiu would abandon him, so Wen Jiu reassured him before Feng Chi carried him off to bathe.
  • After finishing a Delicious candy commercial, Wen Jiu shared the candy with the show's crew and fellow guests.
  • On the day of the live competition, Guan Qingqing drew the first slot and grabbed Wen Jiu to rub off some of his supposed good luck.
  • Feng Chi carried Wen Jiu, dressed in white gauze and without shoes, to the stage, kissed his forehead for luck, and watched him rise toward his performance.

Ch. 68Celestial Pivot: A breathtaking dance upon the drums

Wen Jiu performed a drum dance to his own music, combining acrobatic movements with an operatic song about the Great Tang. After the performance left the audience silent, their cheers erupted as he asked for a response.

  • Wen Jiu began his drum dance with a backbend rise and struck the surrounding drums in time with the music.
  • He leaped across the drumheads, performing aerial splits as the music and drumbeats intensified.
  • The curtain dropped, revealing Wen Jiu in white as he sang lyrics about the Great Tang and its imperial glory.
  • Wen Jiu performed a series of turns, flips, and a backward crown kick before landing and singing the final line.
  • After a moment of silence, Wen Jiu bowed and asked the audience to respond, and they chanted his name as he smiled and said he heard them.

Ch. 69An encounter in the restroom, deafening silent mockery

Wen Jiu’s performance of “Celestial Pivot” earned unanimous mentor votes and first place, and Feng Chi tenderly helped him into slippers backstage. On his way to the restroom, Wen Jiu ran into Guan Qingqing, then realized he had walked into the men’s restroom and backed out beneath a little blue bald figure’s silent stare.

  • Ying Songnian praised Wen Jiu’s operatic vocals, while Hu Yanping and the other mentors lauded his dance, music, and stage design.
  • Wen Jiu explained that “Celestial Pivot” drew on the history of Wu Zetian’s reign, and he received every mentor’s vote to rank first overall.
  • Feng Chi waited backstage and carefully wiped Wen Jiu’s feet before putting gray teddy bear slippers on him.
  • Wen Jiu met Guan Qingqing in the restroom, and they congratulated each other on advancing and agreed to get a meal together.
  • Wen Jiu stepped into the restroom, noticed the little blue bald figure watching him, and hurried back out.

Ch. 70How the fuck was he a man?

After Wen Jiu discovered that the alluring dancer Guan Qingqing was a man, Feng Chi teased him about his reaction and then brought him home. The chapter ended with Feng Chi carrying a flustered Wen Jiu away as the bells on his ankle rang.

  • Feng Chi heard Wen Jiu explain that Guan Qingqing, the dancer in the red outfit, was a man.
  • Feng Chi questioned Wen Jiu about whether he still liked sweet girls, and Wen Jiu insisted that he liked Feng Chi.
  • At home, Feng Chi teased Wen Jiu and helped him change out of his dancing costume.
  • Wen Jiu tried to escape Feng Chi's advances, but Feng Chi caught him and carried him away.

Ch. 71A dating show? Are you sure?

After Wen Jiu’s single was released, Qu Feng discussed his rising numbers and new work offers with him. Wen Jiu learned that Director Zhang Guozhong wanted him for a young emperor role, but a dating-show invitation provoked an unexpected reaction from the man with him.

  • Qu Feng used Wen Jiu’s account to announce the release of his single, and fans quickly noticed the post did not sound like him.
  • Meng Xiao reported that the single had passed ten thousand plays within two minutes and that the performance video was online.
  • Wen Jiu called Qu Feng, who told him Director Zhang Guozhong had sent a script and contract for a young emperor role without requiring an audition.
  • Qu Feng brought up a more urgent invitation for a dating show, and the man with Wen Jiu covered him and asked whether the offer was certain.

Ch. 72How Could President Feng Possibly Lie and Brag?

Wen Jiu accepted a regular spot on a new variety show and began preparing his next performance while fans watched his training livestream. He cared for Feng Chi, who was secretly preparing to join the show, and the chapter ended as a masked young man arrived at Feng headquarters looking for the chairman’s office.

  • Qu Feng offered Wen Jiu a regular spot on a variety show with a high fee, and Wen Jiu accepted after reviewing the script and contract.
  • Wen Jiu livestreamed from his practice room, joked with fans, then muted the stream while he rehearsed and discussed the song with Teacher Annie.
  • Wen Jiu worried about Feng Chi’s exhaustion, but Cai Qing told him that Feng Chi was simply busy covering for Xu Mingzhuo.
  • Wen Jiu cooked meals and soup for Feng Chi, who posted photos and boasted to his contacts that his wife had made them.
  • A young man wearing sunglasses and a bear face mask entered Feng headquarters and asked the receptionist where the chairman’s office was.

Ch. 73An unpunctual, shameless puppy

Wen Jiu visited Feng Chi at work with lunch, and Feng Chi happily showed off his wife online. As Wen Jiu prepared for a competition, Feng Chi still had not arrived, leaving Wen Jiu to head onstage while complaining about his unpunctual husband.

  • Wen Jiu brought Feng Chi lunch at Feng Group headquarters, where Feng Chi greeted him affectionately and praised his cooking.
  • Feng Chi photographed their meal and posted about Wen Jiu, while coworkers recognized Wen Jiu at reception and discussed the couple in their group chats.
  • Wen Jiu and Feng Chi left the company together, and the receptionist confirmed Wen Jiu was wearing his wedding ring.
  • Qu Feng reminded Wen Jiu to promote upcoming advertisements and products, and Wen Jiu promised to complete the tasks.
  • Wen Jiu, dressed for the competition, waited for Feng Chi, but a stage assistant called him onstage before Feng Chi arrived.

Ch. 74Serves you right if it hurts you to death

Wen Jiu went onstage for the competition after hearing Feng Chi’s encouraging voice message, while Feng Chi’s migraine worsened at work. Xu Mingzhuo drove the suffering Feng Chi to the recording venue, where he arrived just in time.

  • Zhang Guoliang told Wen Jiu that Feng Chi could not make it because of traffic and work, and Wen Jiu insisted he was not worried.
  • Qu Feng played Feng Chi’s voice message, prompting Wen Jiu to shout at the phone before calming down and preparing to perform.
  • Feng Chi refused Cai Qing’s suggestion to go to the hospital despite his severe migraine.
  • Xu Mingzhuo urged Feng Chi to get treatment, but Feng Chi left for the venue to avoid distracting Wen Jiu.
  • Xu Mingzhuo drove Feng Chi to the recording venue, arriving just in time.

Ch. 75Your husband's here. Go on

Wen Jiu performed an emotional cover of “Childhood,” moving the audience and earning first place in the rankings. After the show, he suspected Feng Chi was hiding something from him, but Qu Feng pointed out that Xu Mingzhuo had arrived to take him home.

  • Wen Jiu sang “Childhood,” recalling memories of his mother and breaking down in tears after the performance.
  • Wen Jiu’s male and female fans shouted over one another as they tried to comfort and claim his attention.
  • Ying Songnian, Hu Yanping, and Wang Xu praised Wen Jiu’s performance and singing.
  • The rankings were announced: Wen Jiu placed first, Guan Qingqing second, Qu Guanghuai third, and Xu Ran fourth.
  • Wen Jiu told Qu Feng that Feng Chi was probably hiding something from him, then saw Xu Mingzhuo waiting in an Aston Martin and ran over to him.
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