Chapter 31: Recognition of Relatives (Part 2) Who are they, Chang Xiao, tell them quickly...
Yao Weihua didn't expect this kid to think this way.
Regardless of whether it was just a blind cat catching a dead mouse, or whether they really noticed some clues, in short, my sister's pregnancy is not stable yet, so we can't make it public.
He didn't deny it, but he didn't want to explain anything here, so as not to upset his sister. He just warned: "Do you want your wife to see blood?"
"I dare not." Qi Changxiao breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know what was going on, he was very sure that his stepbrother's concern was not out of love between men and women.
After all, he met a love rival on his wedding day.
One is Qin Yicheng, the other is his adopted brother, and both of them look at Zhizhi with different eyes.
He's a man, and he trusts his own judgment.
He glanced at the room to the west and asked in a very low voice, "How long will it take?"
"Go meet someone and ask him yourself." Yao Weihua pushed the curious cat away and continued to busy himself.
Qi Changxiao was not in a hurry and went into the house to accompany his wife.
He's been looking a little better lately, and the system occasionally makes a crackling sound, like an old black-and-white TV that's turned on but not fully on.
He glanced at the system interface covered with snowflakes, put it away silently, picked up the palm-leaf fan, and fanned Yao Zhizhi.
When Yao Zhizhi woke up, she saw the washed sour plums and green tomatoes. She picked them up and tasted them: "Hmm, delicious."
Qi Changxiao felt a pang of disgust when he heard this. His wife was indeed suffering from morning sickness and her appetite was very unusual.
He just took a bite and it was so sour that he almost bit his tongue, but his wife ate it with gusto.
He wanted to laugh: "Do you like it? If you do, I'll look for it tomorrow."
"From the vegetable market?" Yao Zhizhi was curious. She had never seen anyone selling this in the afternoon.
Qi Changxiao shook his head: "I bought it from a farmer in the suburbs."
"You ran so far?" Yao Zhizhi was easily contented. She was so happy that her man, even though he was in poor health, was still willing to go out in the hot sun to find something to eat for her.
After eating one, she kissed him, and Qi Changxiao's mouth was full of sourness. He wanted to avoid it, but he couldn't bear it. In the end, he bit the bullet and tasted the sour and sweet together. This is the love of a wife.
But it was still the early stages of pregnancy and he couldn't do anything. He could only bury his face in his wife's arms and kiss her slender, white swan neck.
The kisses were dense and detailed, with a slight salty taste, which was the thin sweat on his wife's skin. He did not dislike it, but felt it was real.
After staying together for a while, seeing that it was almost time for dinner, Qi Changxiao hurried to cook.
Unfortunately, the food he cooked was so bad that Yao Weihua couldn't stand it after two days and started busying himself in the kitchen.
Qi Changxiao silently picked up the stove and went out to boil the medicine.
Unexpectedly, this cheap brother is such a good cook that Xiaolong was full of praise when the meal started.
Yao Weihua smiled and picked up some food for Xiaolong: "Eat more and grow taller. When your Uncle Qi and Aunt Yao have children in the future, remember to protect them."
"No problem, leave it to me!" Xiaolong has grown new teeth, and when he smiles, a small piece of white will appear at the gap.
Yao Weihua felt like poking him, but Xiaolong dodged and said, "Uncle, you're so mean. Wait until you get married and have a baby, then you can poke your baby."
Yao Weihua had never thought about this problem. It was too early. He had to wait until his brother-in-law recovered before considering himself. By then, no matter whether he went to Yunnan, returned to the Northeast, or went to Beijing to be a son-in-law, he would no longer have to worry.
He avoided the question, washed the dishes after dinner, and wrote an address and name to Qi Changxiao.
Qi Changxiao threw it into the stove after reading it. He had a good memory and could remember everything he saw.
After lunch the next day, Yao Zhizhi felt uncomfortable and lay down to take a nap. Qi Changxiao went out to look for some fruit and stopped by the Municipal Public Security Bureau on the way.
Yang Shuming had just finished a meeting and came back with a stack of files. He was not surprised at all to see a big man standing at the door waiting for him.
Tang Fengyuan is so smart, how could she give birth to a stupid son? Sooner or later, she will find out the truth.
He nodded politely: "It's Xiao Qi."
"Are you Captain Yang? Do you recognize me?" Qi Changxiao followed in.
Yang Shuming closed the door and poured him a glass of water: "Sit down."
Qi Changxiao didn't have time to explore how he knew him, and went straight to the point: "Captain Yang, I want to know about my lover."
Yang Shuming explained it to him briefly.
Qi Changxiao suddenly realized: "No wonder she didn't want to return home after getting married."
"She noticed it?" Yang Shuming was a little surprised.
Qi Changxiao shook his head: "No, as far as I know, her four sisters, like her, had a very difficult life at home, so she probably never doubted that she was the most special one."
Yang Shuming nodded. "That's right. The people in the Northeast don't want to disturb her pregnancy. You should coax her a little bit and wait until the court hearing is officially held and everything is almost certain before telling her. After all, it's her first child, so it's better to be careful."
"It's really unbelievable that she is actually Chief Yao's daughter." Qi Changxiao suddenly realized that if he hadn't insisted on asking his mother to propose marriage, his wife's background would have been revealed for an unknown period of time.
Maybe this is fate?
He accidentally fell and she helped him up.
The heartbeat at that moment formed a lifelong bond between them.
He suddenly wanted to go back and hug her, his poor wife, who had suffered so much over the years.
He quickly stood up and said goodbye: "Captain Yang, how much does my mother know?"
Yang Shuming spoke frankly, "She had already guessed the identity of your adopted brother a long time ago. Now she comes every other day to ask about the progress of the case. She knows more about it than you do."
Qi Changxiao suddenly wanted to laugh: "My mom is really amazing, does she think my mouth will leak air?"
Yang Shuming raised his eyebrows: "I dare not say that. You must be heartbroken and anxious right now, wishing you could give your heart to your lover, right? Your mother is probably afraid that you will unconsciously show it."
"That's true. I need to take it easy." Qi Changxiao let out a long sigh. "I'll pay attention, Captain Yang, don't worry. By the way, do you have any photos or contact information for my father-in-law and mother-in-law? I'd like to see them."
Yang Shuming himself had never met the legendary Commander Yao, so he could only suggest, "Let me get you a photo. I only have the number for his eldest son's family, and he probably isn't available right now."
"Okay, please, ask them for me. I want to talk to them in person." Qi Changxiao stood up and said goodbye, going to find sour fruits for his wife.
When he returned home in the afternoon, he had adjusted his mood and nothing could be seen.
Seeing Yao Zhizhi sitting in the main room writing something, he hurried over to ask, "Is this for the newspaper?"
"I haven't been out much recently, and there's no news to write, so I decided to try writing a novel myself." Yao Zhizhi was bored at home.
She was not allowed to weave bamboo strips or cook, and her clothes were washed by her mother-in-law and Qi Changxiao. She became a complete idler.
I'm so bored, I might as well write something.
Qi Changxiao leaned over and kissed the top of her head: "You write, I'll go wash the fruit for you."
"Yeah." Yao Zhizhi tried to write a story for the first time. After she finished writing it, she locked it in the bedside table and didn't let anyone see it.
Qi Changxiao didn't force it. He just thought his wife was cute. It wasn't easy for such a proud person like her to have embarrassing moments.
After dinner in the evening, he hugged Yao Zhizhi and went for a walk by the lake, grabbing a coat and putting it on her.
It's October and the nights are cool.
The two of them walked slowly along the lake, arm in arm. Qi Changxiao asked curiously, "What kind of story are you writing? A love story? Or a revolutionary story?"
"Can't a revolutionary story have a love story?" Yao Zhizhi thought he was stupid. During this period of rest at home, Li Wu and several neighbors came to visit often, often chatting about family matters and telling stories about their time in the army.
Yao Zhizhi was very interested. She could understand the hard work and loneliness of these soldiers, but she sympathized more with the women behind them.
So, the protagonists of her story are several military wives.
But it’s a different story for Li Wu’s divorced wife. If she couldn’t keep her husband’s promise, she could just divorce him. There was no need to cheat on him. It was too hurtful.
Yao Zhizhi doesn't like that kind of person, neither male nor female.
"If a relationship doesn't work out, it's time to break up gracefully. That's what adults should do." She talked about her thoughts seriously and shared the purpose of her creation.
Qi Changxiao listened carefully, stopped by the lake, and held her shoulders with both hands: "If I make you angry one day, what will you do?"
"I'll give you a good scolding!" Yao Zhizhi laughed. What kind of question was that?
Qi Changxiao was unsure and asked again, "What if it's a serious matter?"
"As long as you don't betray me and get together with someone else, everything else can be discussed and resolved." Yao Zhizhi is not a child anymore. After so many years in the apocalypse, she naturally has her own set of rules.
A man's attitude towards her physically and mentally is her bottom line, and there is room for maneuver in everything else.
Qi Changxiao was relieved: "Wife, I will never do that kind of thing in my life. I just want to be with you. No one is better than you."
"You're talking nonsense today, what's wrong with you?" Yao Zhizhi wanted to laugh. It was so nonsensical and crazy.
Maybe it’s because people in love are a little nervous.
She suddenly had the idea of playing a trick on him, so since it was late and there were no one around, she kissed him and ran away.
Qi Changxiao was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, it was childish.
But he likes it!
I quickly chased after him: "Run slower, you're pregnant!"
"I won't wait for you! I suddenly got an inspiration." Yao Zhizhi didn't run too fast, but suddenly a flash of inspiration came to her and she wanted to go back and write it down.
Qi Changxiao returned to the door and smiled politely at Li Wu who was peeking at the entrance of the alley.
Half a month later, Yang Shuming received the photos and asked Qi Changxiao to go to his house to take a look.
He has a daughter, whose custody is with his ex-wife, and he visits her a few times every month.
The divorce was because his ex-wife thought he didn't care about the family and refused to give him their daughter. He felt guilty and had to go along with his ex-wife.
He is currently still living in the dormitory where he got married, alone.
Qi Changxiao came over and saw the family photo on his desk, feeling a little sad.
Judging from the photos, the two should be very loving. The daughter is smiling happily and is held in the middle by her parents. She is definitely their darling and little baby.
But now...
He didn't want to irritate Yang Shuming, so he didn't ask anything. He put down the osmanthus cake he brought and sat in the living room waiting.
Yang Shuming took out a large manila envelope.
Not only photos of my father-in-law and mother-in-law were sent, but also a family photo.
The photo was taken when Yao Weiguo got married. The two elders were sitting in the middle, and he and Cui Wen were standing behind them. On the left of the two elders was Yao Weihua, and on the right was Yao Miaomiao.
Yao Jingjing was at the front, squatting on the ground with her shoulders resting on the two elders' knees, her chin raised proudly, looking at the camera with a very excited look.
At first glance, she is a pampered girl who is spoiled by the whole family.
Qi Changxiao's blood pressure soared when he saw this: "Captain Yang, I'll leave it with you for now. My wife would be furious if she saw it. Let's talk about it after the court session."
"Okay, I'll keep it for you. Do you want to cross out this Yao Jingjing portrait?" Yang Shuming asked kindly.
Qi Changxiao shook his head: "No, my wife should see with her own eyes how proud the woman who stole her life is."
Yang Shuming understood: "Go back. Your mother has also seen it. I heard that your father-in-law and his family want to come and visit in a few days. I will tell your mother the specific arrangements when the time comes."
"Okay, thank you."
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In November, snow is falling all over the sky.
The ground was frozen, and it became hard when you dug a shovel into it.
The last hundred meters or so could not be dug anymore, so we had to use a chisel to break up the frozen soil and then use a shovel to dig.
Finally, the mission was successfully completed.
Yao Jingzong could finally breathe a sigh of relief. After reporting back to the army, he had a few days off. He hurried back to the compound, packed up, and went to see his daughter over there first.
Even if it's just a look from a distance.
As soon as I got home, Political Commissar Duan came.
The two old men sat down face to face, you sighed, I took a puff of cigarette, and we were silent.
Finally, it was Political Commissar Duan who broke the silence: "Are you determined not to acknowledge this daughter?"
"I don't recognize it." Yao Jingzong was very vindictive, otherwise he would not have been in contact with his hometown for so many years.
Political Commissar Duan was helpless: "Acheng won't listen to my advice and insists on having this child. He's already moved out and would rather break up with me. Can you help me persuade him?"
"I can't do anything." Yao Jingzong couldn't help. This was not his son, and he couldn't use the authority of an elder to suppress him.
Political Commissar Duan sat there for a long time, then had no choice but to get up and go back.
What could Yao Jingzong do? Even if he had a rift with this old friend, he had to stick to his position.
He quickly packed up and went to check on his eldest son's legs.
Yao Miaomiao happened to be divorced and had returned with her child. Seeing him about to leave, she quickly took out a military coat for him and put it on: "Dad, it's cold outside."
"Are you busy lately?" Yao Jingzong didn't want to go there alone. He turned around and couldn't hold back and rushed out to meet her. What if he made his daughter angry?
You're pregnant, so you have to take it easy.
Yao Miaomiao listened carefully and took the initiative to say, “I can ask for leave and let a colleague take my place for a few days.”
"Then you go get the ticket, call your mother, take a look and come back, and then formally recognize each other after the court session." By that time, the dust will have settled and the month will have passed, so the daughter should not be too excited.
If it really doesn't work, you can wait until she gives birth.
It didn't matter, he was willing to wait anyway, as long as his daughter was safe, but he had to go and see her first to feel at ease.
Yao Miaomiao nodded: "Then will Big Brother go?"
"It's too cold and his legs haven't fully healed yet, so he can't go." Yao Jingzong is not partial and loves every child.
He felt sorry for his eldest son who was injured while looking for his sister.
Yao Miaomiao understood and hurried to make arrangements.
She got divorced and her in-laws fell out with her, so she had no choice but to take both children with her.
Yao Jingzong returned soon, feeling much more relieved. His eldest son's leg had healed very well, but because it was so good, he had to take good care of himself and wait for a while before he could go out again, so that he would not become disabled in the future.
He repeatedly warned the boy to be careful.
Fortunately, this boy is also a proud man. He doesn't want his sister to see him limping, so he cooperates very well.
Oh, these two months have been hard to endure.
I can finally put everything aside and take a look. I'm so happy.
Yao Jingzong didn't even have time to eat dinner. He got on the train with his wife, daughter, and two little kids.
On the train, Chaomei asked in a baby voice, "Mom, where are we going?"
Yao Miaomiao kissed her daughter's little face and said, "Go see your aunt."
"Auntie." Chaomei muttered this name silently, her little head was filled with confusion. Does she need to take a train to see her auntie?
Chaoying was also confused and asked, "Mom, didn't my aunt live at grandma's house before?"
"That aunt is fake. Let's go see the real aunt." Yao Miaomiao took out a photo of her sister and handed it to Chaoying. "Look, this is your real aunt."
Chaomei couldn't see and got anxious, so she quickly jumped out of her mother's arms and rushed in front of her brother.
Her brother was in grandma's arms. When she came closer, she pressed her so hard that grandma couldn't breathe. She had no choice but to endure it with doting.
Xie Chunxing finally breathed a sigh of relief after the little girl snatched the photo away. "No, I'm old after all. I can't hold two babies at once."
Yao Miaomiao felt a little ashamed: "Mom, are you okay? I was just a naughty kid. Did I step on you?"
"No, no." Xie Chunxing has always been a gentle elder. The child didn't do it on purpose. He just stepped on a little bit of skin on her leg and hurt it.
Yao Miaomiao, however, still put on a cold expression and lectured her daughter: "Grandma is old. Next time you want her to hold you, let your brother come down first. Got it?"
Chaomei stared with her big watery eyes at her grandma who was frowning but still smiling, as if she understood something.
The little girl stretched out her hands and hooked them around her grandmother's neck, saying in a baby voice, "Hoohoo, grandma, it doesn't hurt."
Xie Chunxing's smile was like a pool of spring water, her eyes full of ripples, all filled with love for her children.
I quickly kissed little Nini's forehead: "Thank you, baby, grandma doesn't feel any pain anymore."
Huh, Chaomei breathed a sigh of relief. That’s great, grandma isn’t in pain anymore.
She looked at her mother proudly, and Yao Miaomiao quickly praised her.
Yao Jingzong, who was standing opposite, couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth when he saw this, but when he thought of the suffering his little daughter had endured, the corners of his mouth drooped again.
Yao Miaomiao remembered the letter she received yesterday, and quickly took it out and handed it to the old man sitting opposite her: "Dad, it was sent from Yicheng. Mom and I didn't dare to open it. You read it first."
Yao Jingzong took it and looked at it. The sender was Tang Fengyuan.
Old Qi’s wife? Open it quickly.
The envelope was opened, and inside were several photos, both single and couple photos.
The letter reads:
"Hello, old leader:
I recently learned that my daughter-in-law Yao Zhizhi is actually your biological daughter. I feel so much emotion in my heart. This is probably the fate of our two families.
October 10th is my birthday. I used the excuse of celebrating for myself to ask the children to accompany me to take some photos. I have sent the children's photos to you. Please rest assured that Zhizhi is doing well.
She has been suffering from severe morning sickness recently and always wants to eat sour food. Changxiao rides his bike to the suburbs every day to buy fruit for her from farmers.
Wei Hua also dotes on her and doesn't let her do anything, even cooking. Zhizhi complains about being bored at home every day, but I just pretend I don't hear her.
I'll teach her how to knit later. Every child wears a sweater knitted by their mother. It's just right for the baby in her belly.
Zhizhi is a little hot-tempered and likes to stand up for the weak, so I understand your intentions.
Please rest assured, you and your mother-in-law, she will not suffer any injustice with me here.
I am really looking forward to the day when your family will be reunited. When that time comes, I will definitely raise a toast with you to celebrate. We are one family and will never be separated again.
——Old Qi’s wife, Tang Fengyuan
Yao Jingzong couldn't hold back his tears.
After looking at the photo in his hand, he was filled with emotion. He could only wipe it with a handkerchief and handed the photo to the mother and daughter opposite him.
"My sister has gained weight." Yao Miaomiao brought her old photos with her and compared them. She had indeed gained weight.
"The food should be good. The third sister cooks it herself, so she must choose what she likes." Yao Jingzong slowed down and stopped crying, not wanting the others in the car to laugh at him.
Yao Miaomiao's eyes also turned red. "It can be said that after all the hardship, there is happiness. Have you thought about how to meet my sister there?"
"Let's find a park, take a look from a distance, and come back after the court session." Yao Jingzong had already figured it out. It would be convenient to hide in the park and also convenient to leave.
Yao Miaomiao couldn't help but sigh. Her own flesh and blood were being treated like an underground organization.
But there was nothing she could do. Even she couldn't stand it, let alone the victim. He would be furious if he knew about it.
That's all I can do.
When they arrived, a group of people went straight to Yang Shuming's house, waiting for him to help with the arrangements.
It doesn't snow in Yicheng in November.
Although it's getting cooler now, all you need to do is wear a sweater and a jacket.
It's neither too cold nor too hot, just right for enjoying the autumn.
When Yao Zhizhi woke up early in the morning, she saw her man picking clothes for her.
She fell back down: "We really have to go to the park, I don't want to move, I'm sleepy."
"I'll take you there on my bike." Qi Changxiao had no choice. His father-in-law had been busy for more than two months just to catch up and complete the task.
Now that I can finally take a breath, I can't wait to see my daughter.
He understood the old man's good intentions and was determined to coax his wife over no matter what.
Yao Zhizhi didn't want to go. She was really sleepy and seemed to have not gotten enough sleep lately.
Finally, Qi Changxiao put on the clothes for her, coaxing her like a child: "Get up, it's easy to get sick if you stay at home all the time. It's good for you and the baby to get some sun."
"It's all your fault. You're a stay-at-home yourself, but you pushed the little stay-at-home to me. Now I want to be a stay-at-home too." Yao Zhizhi complained immediately.
It was all this man's fault. She really wanted to stuff the baby into his belly so that she would be free from all worry.
Qi Changxiao said seriously: "Yes, it's all my fault. Come on, let me take you out to relax and make amends."
Yao Zhizhi couldn't argue with him and started yawning.
We were about to go out, but then I remembered there were many children in the alley, so I usually put a handful of candy in my pocket when I go out, and today was no exception.
She turned back, put the candy in her pocket and left again.
Sure enough, I met two of them in the alley. I gave each of them two yuan, and in return they said a childish "Thank you, Aunt Yao", and my good mood for the whole day came.
When they arrived at the place, Yao Zhizhi quickly became energetic.
The autumn in Yicheng is so beautiful.
The ginkgo trees are golden, and when the autumn wind blows, it seems that only flying yellow "butterflies" are left in the world.
The surrounding pines and cypresses are still lush and green, and no season can make them take off their beloved green clothes.
The osmanthus flowers have all bloomed, the petals have fallen, the fragrance has dissipated, and only the green body remains, quietly waiting.
Yao Zhizhi rarely relaxed, chasing the flying leaves and running away with a smile.
Qi Changxiao hurried to chase after them. When passing by a small path, he noticed a group of people hiding there. He was stunned for a moment, realized something, nodded politely, and continued to move forward.
Yao Jingzong almost caught up with him, but in the end Yang Shuming grabbed his arm and they moved together behind the pine and cypress trees, watching from afar through the branches.
Tang Fengyuan stopped Yao Miaomiao. It was obvious that this child was really impatient and the two sisters might have a bad temper.
The two men followed the young man's steps, following him not too far ahead under the cover of pine and cypress trees.
Young people are full of energy and they ran away in a moment.
"Changxiao, come catch up with me, you're so slow! I wouldn't be happy if my child turned out to be like you."
"Come on, slow down, isn't it okay for me to admit defeat?"
"I'm already slow enough, you giant snail!"
"Here comes the little snail's mother!"
"What did you call me?"
"The little snail's mother!"
"You're so annoying!"
"Then divorce me."
"don't want."
"So do you still hate me?"
"Hate."
"Hey, you're being unreasonable."
"I'm not being reasonable, and you're not convinced?"
"I'm convinced, especially convinced."
Fortunately, the park was not big and the two of them quickly got back.
A group of people quickly turned their backs, like thieves.
As a result, Chaomei was very excited to see his aunt and ran out immediately.
The little one twisted his short legs, opened his arms, and chased after Yao Zhizhi, shouting, "Auntie, hold me, Auntie, hold me!"
Yao Zhizhi stopped and looked back at the little kid following behind her, feeling a little puzzled.
She walked over to the little girl in a few steps, squatted down, and held her little paw: "Baby, what's your name?"
"So beautiful." The little baby said with a baby voice and not very standard pronunciation.
But Yao Zhizhi understood, and she touched her little head with a smile: "Yes, you are so beautiful, so ambitious. Where is your super beautiful mother?"
Chaomei turned around and pointed to the place in the distance where her mother and grandparents were hiding.
Yao Zhizhi looked over and saw a woman being dragged back, leaving only her back. She couldn't see what she looked like. The next second, Yang Shuming ran out with a smile.
"So beautiful, come, go home with uncle."
Chaomei stayed at her uncle's house for the past two days. She opened her arms obediently and let her uncle hold her in his arms.
No crying or making a fuss, very cute.
Yao Zhizhi was so fond of him that she couldn't help asking, "Comrade, excuse me for being so rude, but this little darling is so cute, can I hold him?"
"Okay." Yang Shuming quickly gave Qi Changxiao a look to hint, asking him to block it, and he handed the child to Yao Zhizhi.
Yao Zhizhi held the little girl in her arms and couldn't help but rub her soft hair: "So cute, so beautiful. How old are you?"
"Two years old."
"You're two years old now, that's great. Do you like candy, mom?" Yao Zhizhi quickly searched her trouser pockets and took out the remaining candies.
There’s nothing I can do, this little darling is just too cute.
She loved it.
Chaomei took the candy, stretched her neck, kissed her aunt on the face, and then used her other little paw to grab a candy and stuffed it into her aunt's mouth: "Auntie, eat it."
Oh my God, Yao Zhizhi couldn't stand it anymore, and kissed little Nini's paws fiercely: "Auntie has eaten, give it to Chaomei."
But Chaomei refused and insisted that her aunt eat one.
There was no other way, so Yao Zhizhi had to lower her head and take the candy that Xiaoguaiguai handed her.
Yang Shuming was worried that if he continued like this, he would be exposed. He had to check his watch and said, "Comrade, I'm from the criminal police team. I have a meeting later. Can you return the child to me?"
"Oh, okay, okay, sorry." Yao Zhizhi also knew that it was a bit presumptuous, so she quickly returned the child to the owner.
Yang Shuming walked away with the child in his arms, turned his back to Yao Zhizhi, and let out a long breath.
Chaomei lay on his shoulder, waving her little paws all the way: "Goodbye, auntie."
Yao Zhizhi couldn't stand it anymore. She lay in Qi Changxiao's arms, covering her face. "I can't bear it anymore. I can't watch this anymore. If I keep watching, I really want to snatch her daughter away. Am I a born bandit or a demon? I'm so hateful."
Qi Changxiao's heart was full of pity. He stroked her long hair, held her in his arms, and waved over there.
Let’s go, don’t let the little kid tempt his wife, his wife wants to be a bandit.
Behind the woods, Yao Miaomiao clenched her fists, her palms red from pinching. She hugged Chaomei and asked Yang Shuming with red eyes, "My sister didn't notice anything, did she?"
"No, Chaomei is not like her. She won't suspect anything." Yang Shuming breathed a sigh of relief and handed over a handkerchief. "Sorry, I didn't keep an eye on the child."
"It's my own fault. It's none of your business." Yao Miaomiao wiped her tears and hugged Chaomei tightly, so that the little girl wouldn't run out and scare people again.
Yao Jingzong on the side hugged Xie Chunxing, and the old couple looked at each other silently, shedding tears.
Only Chaoying, like a little adult, sighed silently: "Auntie is so gentle, I want to be hugged by auntie too."
"Silly boy, auntie didn't know you were here. Come, I'll give you some candy." Yao Miaomiao quickly gave some of the candy in her daughter's arms to her son.
Chaoying peeled the candy, but gave it to his sister first, and then to himself.
Yang Shuming looked at the two children and fell into deep thought.
This woman is good and she has educated her children well, but he is so busy with work and has already failed once. Does he want to try again?
Besides, the job in Northeast China is so good...
Forget it, I'll tell her directly when I get back.
South gate of the park.
Yao Zhizhi walked around twice, felt tired, and went back.
When I got home, I didn't see her stepbrother. It was amazing.
"Maybe he went to deliver the basket." Qi Changxiao knew that Yao Weihua must have gone to meet his elders and sister, but he couldn't say it.
Only after Yao Zhizhi fell asleep did he sigh silently.
It's really a dilemma.
He was afraid that his wife would be angry and have a miscarriage, and he was also afraid that when the truth came out, she would blame him for not reporting it.
This is probably the test given to them by God.
If that time really comes, he will bear all the anger, what else can he do?
*
When Yao Miaomiao returned to Yang Shuming's home, her eyes were swollen from crying.
She wiped away her tears and urged, "Dad, please ask the court to postpone the trial. Zhizhi loves children so much. If she gets a miscarriage during the trial, I can't imagine how painful it will be for her."
"Well, let's wait until she gives birth before holding the court session." Yao Jingzong also realized this problem.
My daughter is pregnant with her first child, so we need to be cautious and not take any action right away.
Moreover, after many years, he met Tang Fengyuan again. This woman was still as reliable as before. With her around, Wei Hua would protect his sister, and his son-in-law was a gentleman, so his daughter would not be wronged.
At most, I can only let them down a little, endure the longing, and look forward to reuniting.
It doesn’t matter, they can wait for this little while.
The old man wiped his tears and said, "Xiao Yang, come here."
Yang Shuming quickly found a small stool and sat in front of the old man: "Uncle, go ahead."
Yao Jingzong thought carefully and asked, "Can we postpone the trial until next June, when the victim is out of confinement, on the pretext that she's not feeling well?"
Yang Shuming nodded: "No problem, there is a special process for this, just apply for it, it's legal and compliant."
"Then I'll leave it to you." Yao Jingzong brought the second girl here this time because he had something else to ask. He simply said, "What do you think of what your uncle said?"
"I..." Yang Shuming looked at Yao Miaomiao and lowered his head.
He knew they were coming and had already put away the previous family photos.
However, the shadow of past failure was still lingering in his mind, so he didn't dare to try it easily.
What's more, if a family is formed, there will be many conflicts.
By then, one child would eat one more bite, and that child would eat one less bite, which was very annoying.
After much thought, he mustered up the courage: "Uncle, forget it. Miaomiao is a good sister, but I'm busy with work. If we become a couple with grudges in the future, it will hurt the relationship between our two families. Let's just be brother and sister."
"Miaomiao, what do you think?" Yao Jingzong didn't want to force it. He didn't make things difficult for his daughter during her first marriage, so it's even more impossible for him to interfere in her second marriage.
Just helping to introduce it, that's all.
Yao Miaomiao was a little surprised. She didn't expect this man to...
She even thought he was responsible! He was clearly looking at her the whole time! As someone who had been through this, how could she not understand the surprise and admiration in his eyes?
Tsk, so pretentious.
That's fine, she smiled and said, "Then let's be brother and sister. This way, my sister will also be Captain Yang's sister. I hope Captain Yang will take good care of her."
"Okay, okay." Yang Shuming didn't dare to look into her eyes and kept avoiding them until he sent them on the train, then he breathed a sigh of relief.
Tang Fengyuan curled his lips: "You, you will regret it one day."
"How is that possible?" Yang Shuming didn't believe it. The decision he made must be right, definitely.
Looking at the time, it was getting late: "Let's go, I don't know how to call you, big sister? Auntie?"
"Call me comrade!" Tang Fengyuan smiled, patted his shoulder, and went back.
Yang Shuming also laughed. He was stupid. Yes, call him comrade.
When Yao Jingzong returned to the Northeast, he received bad news.
Yao Weiguo was furious: "Dad, Director Xing from the mental hospital said Yao Jingjing has an eight-year history of mental illness and has taken her to the mental hospital."
"I guessed she had a backup plan. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to hide it from her entire family." Yao Jingzong wasn't surprised at all. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "We need to have the police focus on investigating Director Xing and find out who she is."
"She has no relationship with Yao Jingjing, what is she trying to achieve by doing this? Could it be that she wants to use Duan Cheng's child to control the Duan family?" Yao Weiguo felt that this was very possible.
Yao Jingzong frowned: "It's possible, don't worry about it, I will contact the relevant departments."
He even worried that Yao Jingjing had obtained some information from him and sold it to others over the years.
Suddenly I felt a chill.
Yao Weiguo also realized this. If this was true, he really could not do anything else but to protect himself and his family.
Half a month later, Commander Gao called Yao Jingzong over and said, "The organization has been keeping an eye on Director Xing's case for a long time. For now, please stop interfering in Yao Jingjing's case. Follow the organization's arrangements."
Yao Jingzong understood that this was an enemy spy.
The only question I can ask is: "Do I need to be suspended for review?"
"Yes." Chief Gao had no choice. Everything had to go according to the procedure.
Yao Jingzong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It would be better to investigate so that he wouldn't be blamed.
Fortunately, he held back and did not recognize Zhizhi. Otherwise, if something happened to her father right after they recognized each other, the child would have cried to death.
I couldn't help but feel a little scared.
But he was still worried: "What about Yicheng?"
"Taking into account how much you love your daughter, I have already reported this to the organization. We will discuss your daughter's case in June next year. Your matter is another matter. Go back and have a good rest these days, enjoy your grandchildren, and consider it as early retirement." Commander Gao attached great importance to this matter and cared about the feelings of his old subordinates, but he did everything he could.
Suspending him from work and staying at home for examination is already a form of care for my old subordinates.
Yao Jingzong breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, old leader. I'll go back now."
"I wish your family a speedy reunion." Chief Gao opened the door, waited for Yao Jingzong to leave, and called in a secretary. "Go, contact the security department in Beijing and ask them to send some personnel over."
*
Tang Fengyuan was very worried when he received the news.
I really don't want anything to happen to my in-laws, so I quickly called her husband's old comrades to ask.
"Sister-in-law, the key to this matter lies with Yao Jingjing. We don't know if Commander Yao has let slip anything, and we don't know if she has ever betrayed Commander Yao. So we can't help you. Let the organization investigate everything. Don't worry, the organization won't wrongly accuse a good person."
Tang Fengyuan hung up the phone and went home with a heavy heart.
When he reached the entrance of the alley, he quickly patted his cheeks to make himself look more relaxed.
She got on her bike and went home happily as usual.
After parking the car, Tang Fengyuan went to the kitchen to get some dishes. "Zhizhi, your parents' case in Yaowangzhuang will be heard in court tomorrow. Do you want to go and see it?"
"No." Yao Zhizhi was not interested. "I'll go back to see my sisters after a few days when I'm not sleepy anymore."
"Okay, then you wait for me to rest, and I will go with you." Tang Fengyuan was worried.
Yao Zhizhi didn't refuse: "Okay, Changxiao wants to go too, but I'm afraid he can't handle it. If you accompany me, I can relax a little. Does my brother want to come with us?"
"I'm not going. I'll stay at home to look after the house." Yao Weihua didn't want to go to Yaowangzhuang to test his self-cultivation. It would be better for him to earn money at home.
There shouldn't be any problem with my parents. Dad has always been cautious and never tells the family about military matters. The organization should just be conducting a routine check and they will be fine after going through the process.
He wants to stay here and wait for news.
A few days later, the verdicts for Yao Erdan and Wang Fang came out, and both were sentenced to three years in prison.
Yao Zhizhi was very happy and went back to see her sisters happily.
"Oh, you are pregnant too." Yao Zhizhi touched Yao Mengmeng's belly and asked about the due date. What a coincidence, it was also May next year.
Yao Mengmeng pulled her to the room and sat down: "Zhizhi, can I vacate my parents' room? I want to move in with your brother-in-law. My parents are going to jail anyway."
"Okay, whatever you want." Yao Zhizhi didn't care about this. She went out to look at the other sisters.
Yao Yaotao was terrified when she thought of what happened that day. She took Yao Zhizhi's hand and asked her, "Old Five, can you find another way to make a living in the city? I really don't want to stay here and wait for Yao Genbao to come back and go crazy. Can you help us think of a solution?"
"Mom, can rural people also apply for the self-employed business you mentioned last time?" Yao Zhizhi didn't want to see them being harmed by Yao Genbao again, so she tried her best to help.
Tang Fengyuan nodded. "Of course, it's possible, but it's a bit troublesome. It also depends on whether it's approved by the higher-ups. Give me your household registration books and I'll go back and help you out. Tell me what skills you have."
Yao Taotao instantly saw hope and quickly talked about the specialties of her sisters.
Tang Fengyuan wrote down everything: "Are all three of you going?"
"I'm not going." Yao Ningning shook her head. "Aunt Tang, I'm not going. You can just take my sister with you."
Tang Fengyuan did not force it.
When I got back to the city, I went to ask for help.
You need to have relatives to rely on and a fixed residence.
This is really a dilemma.
It's easy to rely on relatives, as they have a fixed residence...
Her family is about to have a grandson, and even Yao Weihua hasn't moved in yet, so it's not good to let her daughter-in-law's fake sister move in.
Besides, it would be too torturous if Yao Taotao and the others were to hang around under Yao Weihua's nose.
After much deliberation, Tang Fengyuan took the time to go to Yaowangzhuang in person, without bringing Yao Zhizhi.
She talked about the difficulties of the matter without mentioning Yao Weihua, but Yao Taotao was a smart person and understood that the housing problem was difficult to solve.
I could only ask, "Then...are there any men with average conditions who are ready for first marriage? My sisters and I are already grown up and can consider getting married. As long as one of us gets married, the other two can always rely on us to do some handicrafts. We can then give some money to our in-laws."
"That's a good idea. Wait for me to go back and ask about it." Tang Fengyuan went back again.
However, it is really difficult to inquire about this marriage. When people in the city hear that the woman is from the countryside, they usually don’t ask about other conditions and just shake their heads.
Not to mention, they also have to help the woman's sisters register their household registration and run their own business.
Tang Fengyuan had no choice but to drag it on.
In a blink of an eye, it’s the end of the year.
The whole family gathered together to celebrate the New Year with great enthusiasm.
The New Year’s Eve dinner was dumplings made by Yao Weihua. Yao Zhizhi liked them very much and ate twenty of them in one go.
When Yao Weihua went to wash the dishes, he couldn't even suppress the corners of his mouth.
Look how great he is. His sister has become fat because of him.
He missed his family more during the holidays, so he returned to Li Wu and wrote a letter home.
In the past two months, he has not been able to call his father. During the investigation, he has been staying at home and being careful about everything.
He could only write and hope for the best.
After sending the letter, there was no response, so he had to call Tao Songnian.
Tao Songnian comforted him with a few words and asked him to wait a little longer.
Yao Weihua didn't understand: "Why didn't you let Yao Jingjing abort the child?"
Tao Songnian was helpless: "Women have the right to reproduce, and no one can forcibly interfere. She insisted on having a child, and the organization couldn't do anything about it."
"She wants to give birth to a child from the Duan family to save her life. She's dreaming!" Yao Weihua was so angry. This Yao Jingjing was so vicious.
After scheming against their family, he now goes to cheat the Duan family. How vicious.
Carrying hatred for this fake sister, he worked hard every day to weave baskets and crates.
The endless hatred turned into unlimited motivation. He wanted to make lots of money and raise his real sister into a little princess, so that Yao Jingjing would be envious!
In March, Yao Zhizhi went out for a walk every day with her big belly.
Walk twenty laps in the morning, ten laps at noon, and thirty laps after dinner.
She was afraid that it would be difficult to give birth, so the later she got in the pregnancy, the more she forced herself to move around.
Finally, May is here.
Yao Zhizhi woke up this morning, stretched, and suddenly froze: "Changxiao, hurry up, my pants are wet."
"Your water broke?" Qi Changxiao was startled and quickly asked her to lie down.
"I don't know. Please help me take a look. I can't see." Yao Zhizhi lay down and suddenly felt a little nervous.
It shouldn't be a problem, right?
She has been exercising all the time and has not been lazy.
"You're seeing blood, not your water breaking. Don't move. I'll go call for help." Qi Changxiao hurried out.
After a year of recuperation, he has gained some weight recently and can run much faster.
Hurry to the entrance of the alley to inform Yao Weihua, and then go to the police station to call his mother back.
The whole family worked together to send Yao Zhizhi to the hospital.
Tang Fengyuan took a leave of absence and hurried back to get her delivery items. Fortunately, she had prepared them in advance.
When she arrived at the hospital, she was suddenly dumbfounded. Yao Weihua was squatting in the corridor, crying so sadly.
Tang Fengyuan quickly handed the things to Qi Changxiao: "You go in, I'll coax him."
Yao Weihua was very sad. His sister gave birth to a child, but his parents couldn't come. Because of the involvement of his fake sister, they couldn't even reply to his letters or answer his calls, and couldn't know his sister's situation first.
He hated it so much that his teeth were itching.
Tang Fengyuan understood his grievance and helplessness, and quickly hugged him: "Good boy, your sister still has you. Stop crying, you are the representative of the whole family now. Get up quickly and accompany your sister. This is her first child, she must be very scared."
"Yeah!" Yao Weihua cheered up, quickly wiped his tears, and went to the ward to accompany him.
He prepared the small clothes and also took out the skirts sent by his sister-in-law and second sister. They were perfect for wearing in this weather.
He laid out the urine rings piece by piece and prepared them carefully.
Yao Zhizhi didn't want to lie down and wanted to get up and walk around, which scared him so much that he hurried to help her.
Qi Changxiao didn't argue with him, but Yao Zhizhi pushed him away and chose Qi Changxiao: "Brother, I smell of blood. You're not married yet. Go away. It's not appropriate for you to be here."
"I..." Yao Weihua felt so wronged that he had to go out.
Yao Zhizhi breathed a sigh of relief. Even if he was her biological brother, she had to avoid suspicion, let alone he was not her biological brother.
She asked Qi Changxiao to support her and walk in the corridor.
When the contractions started, I had to hold on to the wall and endure it.
It’s okay. Maybe because I’ve suffered so many injuries in the apocalypse, I don’t think it’s a big deal.
Soon, she regretted her carelessness. It hurt so much!
Several times she felt so painful that she wanted to bite someone, and she no longer had the heart to feel sorry for her man. She grabbed the back of his hand and bit it.
Qi Changxiao was so distressed, afraid that her biting would not relieve the pain, and he was sweating profusely with anxiety.
"Doctor, it's been twelve hours. How many fingers is it dilated?" He asked quickly, a little panicked.
"Don't worry, first babies are slow. It's already four fingers long, so it's almost there." The female doctor patiently reassured her, "Your bones are in good condition, and the fetal position is correct. Don't be afraid."
Qi Changxiao nodded, but no one knew what would happen until the last moment.
After staying up all night, the cervix was finally dilated to ten fingers, and he insisted on accompanying her during the delivery.
He paid some extra money, put on a sterile suit, nodded in the face of Yao Weihua's worried look, and went in.
He will never forget this day, and how much sweat and blood his beloved woman shed for their child.
When the child finally came out, Yao Zhizhi looked like she was pulled out of the water.
"Congratulations, it's a boy." The midwife quickly held the baby and showed it to Yao Zhizhi.
Yao Zhizhi was already exhausted and fell asleep.
She didn't remember what happened afterwards. She only knew that she opened her eyes and saw a group of people surrounding her.
Even the two sisters from Yaowangzhuang came.
"Where are the third and fourth sisters?" Yao Zhizhi propped herself up on the bed and sat up. "The fourth sister hasn't had an attack yet. The third sister is staying home with her, waiting for news."
Yao Taotao quickly supported her: "Does it hurt, Zhizhi?"
"It hurts, it's like a dream." Yao Zhizhi turned her head and saw Qi Changxiao holding the child. She quickly reached out and said, "Give me a hug."
Qi Changxiao had just fed the child some water and didn't have the heart to wake her. He took the child and asked cautiously, "Are you hungry? Mom will go back and get some chicken soup. It will be here soon."
"Did my brother stew it?" Yao Zhizhi smiled tiredly. Her appetite had become picky recently, and she only wanted to eat what her brother cooked.
Qi Changxiao nodded: "Yes, it's coming soon, just bear with it."
"Brother, Zhizhi, where did your brother come from?" Yao Taotao was confused.
Yao Zhizhi smiled and said, "We're sworn brothers."
Yao Taotao was curious: "Oh, is that the man who just ran back crying?"
Qi Changxiao nodded: "It's him."
"He seems to care about Zhizhi a lot." Yao Taotao looked at the time. It was getting late. "Zhizhi, my elder sister and I are going back. We'll come see you when we have time."
"Well, drive slowly." Yao Zhizhi did not try to persuade her to stay. These days, if you stay in the city, you can only stay in a guesthouse, which costs money. Her two sisters would definitely not want to leave.
Soon, the chicken soup arrived. Yao Zhizhi drank two bowls, opened her milk, and fed the baby.
"It hurts." She gasped, looked at the little ball in her arms, and subconsciously pulled open the diaper to take a look. Oh, she thought she could also give birth to a little girl like Chaomei.
Forget it, let’s talk about it later.
After feeding, she fell asleep exhausted, completely unaware that Yao Weihua was standing in front of her bed, sighing over and over again.
I was discharged from the hospital three days later. It is really comfortable to have confinement at this time of year, neither too cold nor too hot.
She couldn't help laughing as she watched the whole family bustling around the child.
A few days later, news came from Yaowangzhuang that Yao Mengmeng had also given birth to a boy.
The name Liu Jindou is a bit vulgar, but easy to remember.
Tang Fengyuan went there and delivered a hen and a dozen eggs. On the way, she met Yao Jingye, who stopped her and asked why there had been no movement in the Northeast recently.
Tang Fengyuan scolded him angrily.
Yao Jingye was so frightened that he almost lost his soul: "What? She is so bold? Is my brother Jingzong okay?"
"It should be fine. Just wait a little longer and he will be reinstated." Tang Fengyuan couldn't say for sure, but she was willing to believe in the character of her in-laws.
Yao Jingye was frightened for a moment. Fortunately, he cut ties with Yao Jingjing early on, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
He hurried home and informed the entire Yao family to behave themselves and not cause trouble.
Yao Zhizhi soon finished her confinement and was finally free. She took a good bath, put on new clothes, and handed the child to his adoptive uncle.
He called Qi Changxiao and went out for some fresh air.
When I wandered to the door of the police station, I saw the group of old women from last year arguing with my mother-in-law.
Yao Zhizhi walked in calmly. When the group of old women saw her, they immediately dispersed as if they had seen the King of Hell.
Yao Zhizhi suppressed her laughter and looked at the only old woman who hadn't left: "Auntie, what happened to you today?"
"You are Tang Fengyuan's daughter-in-law, right? Your mother promised to help my son find a wife, but there is no news yet. I won't leave if she doesn't give me an explanation today." The old aunt looked dissatisfied and angry.
Yao Zhizhi asked, "What are your family's conditions like?"
"Two sons, penniless, so what? Are poor people not worthy of marrying wives?" The old aunt rolled her eyes.
Yao Zhizhi called her mother-in-law over and asked, "Mom, is her family really that poor?"
"That's not the case. I would like to talk your two sisters over there, but they wouldn't even want to take the leaky house when I asked them to. How are they going to live there after they get married? It's windy outside but light inside. It's raining heavily outside but light inside." Tang Fengyuan was helpless. The conditions were too bad.
As long as the house is a little bit decent, she is willing to be the matchmaker.
Yao Zhizhi thought it was okay. At worst, she could let her two sisters earn money and fix it themselves.
Now that she was an adult with hands and feet, she made an appointment with the old lady and a week later took her two sons to Ba Tiao Hutong to find her.
When the old lady heard this, she immediately perked up: "Really?"
"Really." Yao Zhizhi smiled. Anyway, those with better conditions would not choose those from the countryside, so she might as well find someone from a poor background. It's also good to start from scratch.
Her sister is so hardworking, she will definitely be able to make a living.
The old lady left happily, and it was time for Tang Fengyuan to get off work. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law walked in front hand in hand, and Qi Changxiao pushed the bicycle and walked behind.
"You go back first. If my son poops on my brother, you have to help. Otherwise, it will be all over the place like last time." Yao Zhizhi wanted to whisper to her mother-in-law and didn't want her man to be a light bulb here.
Qi Changxiao was disliked and had to go back first.
When I got home, it was a complete mess.
His son had poop again, and his third uncle was holding the child alone looking for a diaper, and he got all covered in it. It was so funny.
He quickly rolled up his sleeves to help.
I had just returned from the well with a bucket of water when I saw a large group of people coming into the alley.
Qi Changxiao dropped the bucket in his hand and rushed over: "Dad? Mom? Third brother! Come out quickly, Mom and Dad are fine, they are here to see their grandson!"
What?
Yao Weihua quickly carried the child out and saw that it was true. In his joy, he forgot that the child's poop had not been wiped yet and he carried the precious baby into his father's arms.
He turned around and hugged his elder brother, and covered his elder brother in gold, not even bothering to clean it up. The two brothers were crying and laughing at the same time.
Yao Miaomiao, who was standing by, couldn't help much, so she had to go to the yard to scrub the diapers and call a few children to come in quickly and stop running around outside.
Cui Wen called her children, holding one hand each, and brought her younger brother and sister in together.
The yard is full of diapers, and you can tell at a glance that this is a family that has just welcomed a new life. How nice.
She also rolled up her sleeves and went to the kitchen to see what to make.
On the other side, Yao Zhizhi didn't know what was happening at home. She held her mother-in-law's arm and talked about her sisters' marriages.
When I arrived at the gate of the yard, I was dumbfounded to see so many people in the house.
Especially the woman sitting in front of the plastic basin, brushing the poop on the diaper with a brush, she looks like her.
She quickly let go of her mother-in-law and ran into the yard in small steps.
As soon as she appeared, everyone stopped what they were doing.
Chaomei still remembers her beautiful aunt. She called her aunt in a crisp baby voice and then hit Yao Zhizhi's leg with her head.
Yao Zhizhi quickly squatted down and picked up the little darling.
She stared blankly at the unfamiliar faces in the yard and suddenly felt a little dizzy.
Qi Changxiao quickly dropped the unwashed clothes and rushed over: "Wife, are you okay? You can't hold me, let me, come, I'll introduce you."
Yao Zhizhi put Chaomei down and grabbed Qi Changxiao's sleeve. It felt like something was trying to come out of her head and it was very painful.
In a trance, I seemed to hear Yao Erdan saying that it would be better to die, so that he wouldn't be discovered by people in the Northeast.
Wang Fang sighed: "It's grown up, it would be a pity to die. Let's try to save it. At least we can get some money for the betrothal gift."
"But there's no money at home."
"I went to ask Yao Jingye for it, but he refused to let me sell it. Now that something has happened, he won't pay for it?"
"All right."
Soon, the doctor came and gave her bottle after bottle of antibiotics.
My hands are swollen.
She subconsciously looked at the back of her hand, which had already returned to normal.
Then he looked at the people in the yard with tears in their eyes and murmured, "Who are they, Changxiao, please tell me quickly, who are they?"
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