Chemistry

< 26. Around the World of a Chemical Company Savior (1) >

8 a.m. in a quiet cafe.

“What should I start with……. ”

When a genius chemist who had been obsessed with researching the AF series all his life opened his mouth, Jung killed himself.

“The world you see through a multifactor-based compound is a fiction, in a sense. ”

“Huh?”

“The brain that senses the pulse of the micro-world is also the result of trying to attach my own flesh and make it a human concept. The effects of quantum physics as an observer don't mean you have to explain a stupid concept. Okay, what did you see when you took the AF-12? ”

Jungwoo remembered the first day he had traveled around the world of cosmetics buried on Doctor Moon's skin.

“It felt like I was intertwined with the universe. ”

“Space? Huh. What a common sense illusion. because the forms of molecules in the scientific literature are usually represented as linking constellations. ”

“What world do you see? ”

“A world that cannot be explained in words. ”

For a moment, the twinkling eyes stayed in the dust floating on the table.

The dust that was slowly flowing through the air sat on the back of the waiter's hand that was wiping the table due to the flow of static electricity.

He had his hands full of dust stars that seemed to rub against the dry cloth and explode in no time.

‘He's going to be surprised. ’

Jungwoo leans out and guides the gathered dust particles to the metal chair.

The kingdom of heaven watched the scene slowly and to the end as if it were the hand of a disciple.

“You're familiar with free electrons. ”

“I think they're seeing this immature neighborhood kid. I have a passion for roaring around somewhere, but I have nowhere to play. And I get excited when I just snap my fingers. ”

The kingdom of heaven laughed at Jungwoo's parable and said as if passing by.

“When I first tried induction free electrons, I was in the hospital for a week because my arm was paralyzed. ”

Jungwoo, who was prankingly patting the dust parting around his fingertips, stopped.

“Is that why you're paralyzed, too? ”

“This is a little different. Problems with trial and error during development don't concern you, but you have to listen. The explanation might be a little boring, but I hope you understand. ”

Jungwoo's gaze naturally directed to the two bridges of heaven.

“It was about the sixth month that I began to feel an ideal. At first, here. The optic nerve is becoming more complex, and the forms of unseen waves have invaded our daily lives. In addition to the idea that we simply can't solve it, we created AF-5. I overwritten it with information that makes the waves more distinct. ”

Immediately, while taking 'AF-5’ in Venice, it became a terrible face that reminded me of the aftereffects experienced for a while.

“If you didn't eat it then... ”

“You would have sued me for breaking the contract. ”

“That's right. I still have a lawsuit. ”

The kingdom of heaven tilted its head.

“What are you talking about? ”

“Ever since I got back from Venice, all I had to do was kiss my opponent and he fell asleep. I'm twenty-seven now. I'm in love. How is this possible? ”

The combination of compounds to solve this problem made the kingdom of heaven chuckle, briefly recounting the accidents that had daily amnesia during the full moon.

“What a straightforward study. A compound worth only one hundred million won……. ”

“Stop smiling and tell me if you have a better solution. If you're not too busy, you'll be in love. ”

The kingdom of heaven replied with a bear in mind.

“If we extract more reliably the radical material produced by the special factors you produce, I think we can ease the confusing effects of memory. I recommend the nitrogen heterocyclocarbon.”

“Huh? Wait a minute. ”

Immediately, Jungwoo came back from exploring the small universe of the molecular world with a chemical imagination.

“That's right. That should do it. ”

“Now can I tell you why I had to go into a coma in Geneva? ”

“Oh, I'm sorry. Keep going.”

The kingdom of heaven was a horse after a sip of green tea.

“About 10 months after I took my medication, another problem occurred. Limitation of brain capacity. After analyzing and chewing through countless pieces of information that humans have never accepted, the reaction triggered a tremendous headache. In Geneva, it exploded after enduring it. ”

“Are you okay now? ”

“No, I used beta amyloid scavengers as a stopgap to stop brain cell destruction. I'd say you're slow to think less and remember less. ”

“Then I'll have a headache soon, too? ”

The kingdom of heaven nods small.

“I don't think he's coming right now. You're a lot younger than I am, and your brain cells will contain a lot more information. So I spent up to a year searching for the next clinical candidate, and you showed up just in time. ”

After hearing all this, Jungwoo immediately understood the clinical intentions of the kingdom of heaven.

One per bay.

Chemistry also challenges all kinds of experiments at a lower probability. The kingdom of heaven also relied on this chance to take ‘AF-12’ to itself.

“Can my clinical results, which Dr. Moon has documented for a year, solve your problem? ”

“I'd hoped. For 24 months now, unless there was a new problem with rapidly deteriorating physical abilities. ”

The kingdom of heaven, which had said many words at once, slowly breathed.

“Now there are too many variables involved. The safe time you've been given is over. ”

The heavens take out a hermetically sealed container of transparent liquid from the inner pocket and place it on the table.

“It's a cure for the universal paralysis you're taking. ”

Anti-AF.

Jungwoo hasn't spoken for a while. I didn't know that this sudden termination time would come.

“Do I need to drink it now? ”

“The decision is yours. But the risks that come later are not my responsibility. ”

Heaven groans. The cough hasn't been over for a long time, so heaven pulls out a handkerchief and shuts its mouth.

Blood?

Component of particles that have spread into the air between breaths. The red light of hemoglobin, including plasma and blood cells, had to swallow the groan of friendship that saw the vibrant molecular world.

Heaven put the handkerchief back in his pocket.

“Once we get to this state, we can no longer disable the Universe. So take it before you do. I'm saying this for the rest of your life. ”

“I……. ”

“Since you've been actively researching it, you can live without worrying about money all your life with just a few patents. I'll enjoy doing what I want to do without obsession. The sweet fruit this clinic can bring you is just for today. ”

Jungwoo's determination to live as a chemist fell down in vain in front of the future where he had to lie down.

“What a worrying face. ”

“I didn't think this would be the outcome. ”

Jungwoo looked at 'Anti-AF’ and said.

“I'll think about it for a day. We did the contract on December 10th, so it's not official yet. ”

“If it's any comfort, so be it. ”

After a long conversation, Jung stood up and carefully asked.

“If, Doctor, What happens if I decide to stay this way? ”

“We should carry a time bomb and continue our life-threatening research. Not the way I'd recommend it. ”

Not even the best chemists in the world have solved it. In the answer of the kingdom of heaven, there seemed to be no hope.

I left Dr. Heaven in the cafe, who was expecting someone, and walked Jung to the hospital on a bumpy road.

‘It's cold, it's cold. ’

Since I had only been lying down for three weeks, I finally felt that winter had come. It's December. Time flies by really quickly when I look back.

The Christmas tree was decorated around the shops and was also full of holiday vibes.

“What are you going to do? ”

It was a matter of thought until tomorrow, but all I had to do was sigh.

“By the way, you should call me when you wake up. ”

Jungwoo searched his jacket and grabbed his cell phone as he left the room.

I looked at the automated text from the bank rather than passing on hundreds of barrels of greetings or cheers.

[From web 12/7 15: 37]

[Deposit: ₩ 3,059,127,300]

[Balance: 3,320,236,542 won]

[KG Chemical Year-End Settlement]

Jung, who was counting the digits because he didn't understand the amount at all, was embarrassed that there were 3.3 billion in his account.

With the patent costs coming in every year, there's very little that money can do that's not practical.

“Mom, I've become a very successful firstborn son. ”

I can eat well and live well with my achievements. No, you can live your life whimpering. But I wasn't happy about this.

When Jung arrived at the entrance of the hospital sighing, he found over a dozen journalists camped in the lobby and put a mask on his mouth when he came out.

It was easy to get past the unconscious patient who didn't expect to suddenly walk around the hospital in one piece.

Jungwoo, who boarded the elevator past the lobby, dialed the number of Hong Ji Sook. I still can't pick up the beep.

You're in the hospital, right? ’

Ding-dong.

The elevator stopped on the 10th floor of the VIP room.

I met the white neck of a woman standing in front of the room who was holding her cell phone to her ear while pressing the number of her sister's supper.

She's wearing a baseball cap. It was the back of Yoon Yi Seol, who could recognize it anytime and anywhere.

This is your number. Who the hell are you?

“Who the fuck are you? Call my mom and tell her I broke up. ”

Oh, my God!

“Fuck off.”

Jungwoo pressed the end of the call button and watched Yoon Lee Seol leaning toward the room for a while.

I was depressed all the time because of the problems that Dr. Heaven brought out, but she was showing me magic that would make my worries and worries go away just by looking at them.

Jungwoo gently approached the back of Yoon Yi Seul.

“Who are you looking for? ”

“Yes, the admission here.... ”

Yoon Lee Seol's eyes twisted.

“You can't enter the VIP Ward unless you know someone. Are you the landlord's girlfriend? ”

Under the hat, she slowly bites her eyes, gazing up at herself.

“You even got through to Yonker downstairs. ”

“Your mother... Look at Jungwoo's face... Time... ”

When I heard Yoon Yi Seol's crying voice, my mom took the elevator while attracting the attention of the reporters.

“Why are you crying? I'm still standing. ”

I rolled over my cheek and wiped off the falling drops with my thumb, but if I leave it like this, I'll cry a lot.

Jungwoo took off his hat and kissed him lightly.

“The morning kiss I haven't been able to give. ”

As expected, Yoon Yi Seol's tears stopped.

“And this……. ”

Jungwoo wrapped his arms around Yoon Lee Seol's waist and went straight into the VIP room. Her eyes bulge with excitement and embarrassment, her back against the door.

As you pull the arm around you, her face is pushed up enough to hear her breathing.

From her hair falling behind her back, a very familiar aromatic molecule began to spread. She smells nice whenever you smell her.

Lips that are almost untouchable.

“And this is...... a kiss from my boyfriend who still ran away because of his pretty girlfriend. ”

A little rough, but a mournful second kiss followed.

Do not erase traces of the AF series.

Jungwoo's judgment, which he expected to be seriously worried about all day long, was completely broken by those who came to the room after hearing the news woke up.

“Oops, Mother! Thank you for the food!”

Milsoo, who was holding a cast on his right arm, cheered as he saw a plate of carved fruit.

“Jungwoo, I'll get you one. ”

Miles with a fork in his left hand slapped an apple and gave it to Jungwoo.

However, the apple did not arrive at Jungwoo. Yoon Iseol, who caught it in the middle, looked at the number of miles for a short time.

When I asked my man to stop paying attention, I showed the hand gesture that Milo only did once.

It was a cute gesture that could never come out of a thick forearm. However, Yoon Lee Seol coldly shaken his head.

“Shouldn't we be going down now? Your arm hurts a lot. ”

“I don't care where you are, just because I'm sober. ”

“I'm a supervisor. I have so many. ”

“It's too bad I'm not the only one here. ”

Miles' gaze turned toward the reception room in the VIP room. Jungwoo's friends sat around and talked excitedly for 30 minutes.

- I thought Jungwoo would become a chemist approved by Korea. Well, I can't say I helped. I wouldn't have met Mr. Lee if it wasn't for me.

- Suzu, do you want to make tea in the meantime?

- Ji, why did you Instagram Mr. Lee Seol who doesn't even post Jungwoo? Get out of here right now. Mr. Lee Seul's office will come for you.

Yoon Lee Seol turned his eyes to Jungwoo's friends and sighed a little. It would be greed to remain silent on a day like today.

“But don't just touch Jungwoo. It's just me and your mother. ”

“Okay, okay. Oh, that. It's so hard to hold a man's hand. ”

Jungwoo smiled bitterly at the strange neurological warfare between the two.

“Here, Jungwoo only eats what I give him. ”

Yoon Il-sul took an apple and gave it to Jungwoo. And as I looked around, I kissed Jung Woo's cheek, aiming for a moment when people couldn't see.

“I'm going to help her. Aren't you thirsty? ”

“I'm fine.”

She moves to the kitchenette to assist with the flushing.

I picked up a new apple and opened my mouth to Miles.

“Jungwoo, I heard your brain is shaking so much that you have no idea when you're going to wake up. She's perfectly fine. Aren't all the doctors here stonewalling? Just these guys. ”

Instead of explaining the miracle that the wound that was supposed to be ten weeks old was cured enough to be discharged thanks to the special compound that Dr. Chungwoo combined, Jungwoo did not say anything about the fact that the doctors here would rather be numb than not know.

“By the way, how's pilots Kangjin Sung? ”

“I feel like I'm getting better. I can't move for three months because my pelvis is cracked. ”

“I shouldn't have asked you to go up there. ”

“You had a reason. We've all lived like this. I don't blame you either. ”

The door to the VIP room was opened during the conversation.

“Jung-woo! ”

This time it was a visit from the heads of the KG Chemistry Center. Jungwoo congratulates you on your recovery, always your line, Jang Tae-sun!], and shakes his head as he sees the center center floor coming in.

It's still chaotic, but it's becoming more chaotic.

Cha Seong-soo, who led the center chiefs, gave Jungwoo a signal to let the people inside out.

There was no time for rest until evening, as long as the Seoul Market in Gyeongju was scheduled for a series of visits by the Cheongwa University secretary.

Shoot it -- dallac, dallac.

Today, he wiped dozens of times more bitter cups and turned his head to dry his hands on the cloth.

I noticed Hong Ji-sook sitting in the reception room chair tapping his shoulder.

“It's over, Mother. ”

“Well done. Rough day, huh? ”

“I have a tongue. Do you want me to rub your shoulders? ”

“No…… ”

Yoon Iseol, who approached me, put his hands on stiff muscles before the permission of Hong Ji Sook fell.

After touching his delicate hands, he sighed a little.

“You don't have any visitors now, do you? ”

“That's what the car secretary said. ”

“Then you can take it off. ”

After leaving with Jungwoo's friends, Yoon Iseol, who was wearing a mask all the time, worked hard to free the muscles of his red flush with her face that seemed like he would live a long life.

“Stop, stop. You get some rest over there. ”

“No, I want to stay here. ”

Yoon Iseol sits next to each other. The two gazes returned to Jungwoo, laughing in bed with his brother.

“That's right, Jungwoo. If you have a picture of yourself as a child, show it to me. ”

“Come home later and I'll show you the album. ”

“Wow, you promised! Oh, keep it a secret from Jungwoo. ”

Yoon Yi Seol's cheerful expression, speaking without any pressure, caused the blunt heart of Hong Ji-sook to melt in a flash.

“I don't want to see my son in trouble, but I don't like that immature guy.... ”

“Don't you have any iron? ”

“It's all over the news. The nobles came to see each other. He's got a nice girl like you by his side. But that guy over there is my son Jungwoo, like always. I wonder what all this is about. I don't even know if I'm helping you right now. ”

Silently, Yoon Iseol also replied in a solemn tone, mixed with the worry of Hong Ji-suk who had welcomed a great guest.

“Everyone who came today was greatly appreciated by Jungwoo. It's not like you're running around doing bad things, but there's nothing to think about. ”

He said as if Hong Ji-suk was passing by while looking at Yoon Lee Seol.

“I can't believe you let me cook so hard. ”

“Oh, I thought you said I was good at cooking. ”

“I need to practice looking at the liver. A lot.”

His girlfriend praises him for his manners, but he is the same attitude as Hong Ji-suk. Yoon Lee Seol smiled at Hong Ji-sook.

“Maybe that's why she's so comfortable. ”

“What?”

“You look just like my mother. I feel like you two would make a great match. When are we gonna get the girls together? ”

Hong Ji-suk replied, considering the meaning of arranging a meeting between his parents without hesitation.

“Let's talk about that again when you two are really serious. ”

“I was in a hurry, wasn't I? Heh. On the plus side, Mr. Jungwoo is very attractive. You don't know that all the time. Chi, I envy you. ”

Hong Ji-suk felt a gradual assimilation with the lively energy of Yoon Lee Seol. I feel like I might meet Yoon Yi Seul's mother one day in the future.

At 8 pm, Hong Ji-suk dressed out. Jung walking out of the bathroom became a curious face.

“Mom, where are you going? ”

“Home. You're up. You need to get ready for business. ”

“Oh, it's cold. Rest tomorrow. No, you don't have to do business tired anymore. Do you want me to show you the card for the holiday settlement? My family is now... ”

Bam, and there was a fire on my back.

“Keep your head on straight. Let's not get into this again. And don't interrupt the store because playing at home isn't your thing. Dinner! Get dressed. ”

The dinner laughs as he watches the TV talent leaning on the couch.

“Leaving already? My sister's buying chicken. ”

“Come out quickly when you say something nice. If you don't want to eat bare food from now on. ”

He stood next to the Red Woman's bluff, wearing a coat, because he was a horribly dead brother.

“Who's gonna take care of you? ”

“Is she a mortal who needs nursing? ”

“That's right. Call me when you're done, bro. ”

Hong Ji-suk and Dinner left the room in a flash. Jungwoo sits on a chair in the reception hall and shakes his head.

“Mom, you're so cold. What's wrong with a few more days? This place is so much nicer than home. ”

After a while.

Yoon Yi Seol came into the house after the sound of panting. She wraps a bag of chicken and beer cans around the dining room table.

“What about your mother?”

“He's gone.”

“At home?”

Jungwoo nods.

“Take this and go. ”

Yoon Il-sul was sad sitting next to Jungwoo.

"Huh?"

Jung Woo thought about this situation with Yoon Iseol alone.

I did not say it directly, but I felt the deep meaning of Mother. After completing my degree, I took care of everything for Yoon Seul.

“Don't you have a schedule? ”

“Nothing.”

“You don't need it? ”

“Call the dean if you don't believe me. ”

As you can see, your eyes are shaking, they are 100% false. However, Jungwoo grabbed Yoon Iseol's hand and grabbed him by his side.

“I guess it's true. Well, for today, I want you to be my girlfriend, not just my favorite singer in the country. ”

Yoon Lee Seol, who was looking at Jungwoo with his loving eyes, quietly leaned his head on his shoulder.

It's been a quiet time.

Jungwoo recalled the shocking story he heard in the morning. After spending a crazy day, I felt like I had a chance to think calmly.

“Mr. Lee Seol. ”

“Yes?”

“If you keep on playing, if you get a disease that kills you and you can't play music, Are you giving up on the singer? ”

“What did he say? What kind of question is that? ”

“It's just that I need Lee Seul's opinion to find a surprisingly simple answer to every question. ”

Yoon Iseol stroked the ball of a fairly dry Jungwoo after 20 days of unconsciousness.

“Just enough not to die. Somehow.”

“How?”

“Somehow.”

“Don't you have a choice to give up? ”

“I can't make it easy. It's my favorite thing. ”

The thing I love the most.

She's been doing it her whole life, but she's only been doing it for a year. Is this chemistry worth risking her life for?

“I might quit the chemical company. It's going to be very normal. But can I still be an attractive man to Mr. Lee Seol? ”

“Of course I do. If I don't have a job to do, I can do my manager. Always good to see you. ”

“Oh, I can't lose my job. I've lost a lot of money on the regular stuff. Korea's number one preferred occupation. I'm going to be a very rich man. ”

“Blood.”

I once laughed at Yoon Lee Seol once, if I thought it was a joke.

“Do you want to quit the company? Because you almost died? ”

“Hmm… something like that. ”

Yoon Lee Seol warmly embraced Jungwoo's body.

“Whatever you do, I will stand by you. But don't get hurt. So did I, but Jungwoo's mother was very sad. It's because you don't give a shit. ”

Take care. If you ignore Dr. Shen's warning and continue to endure, this will be the hardest part to protect.

‘That's all you have to say if you want to stop. Why do I regret it so much? ’

As the crowds spread out, the large VIP room only seemed to slow down. Even Yoon Iseol's magic, who had blown away his depression, didn't work this much at this moment.

I continued to worry so late at night.

The next morning.

The door of the VIP room opens and Dr. Heaven in the wheelchair enters. Jungwoo, who was sitting on the reception couch, glanced at Dr. Moon pushing the wheelchair.

Heaven, sitting face to face with the table, said first.

“You haven't slept a wink. ”

“You, too.”

“Have you made a decision? ”

“Yes.”

The kingdom of heaven nodded relieved at Jungwoo's expression as if he had escaped from a much more profound conflict than yesterday.

“I forgot to tell you, the compound that brought you back from your injuries is not on a pluripotent basis. It's been proven decades ago, so there's no need to be nervous. ”

“There was fine gold all over the ribs, but it's all healed. It's not on the market for these drugs. ”

“Of course not. We applied a compound in World War II that was illicit in the Nazi labs for human modification. ”

“…… What? ”

The snowy Jung Woo. The kingdom of heaven no longer spoke, but found the ‘Anti-AF’ that was pulled out of my heart yesterday and put it on the table.

“You'll feel nauseous for a few days if you take this. You could faint if you get worse. Dr. Moon will keep an eye on you. ”

“I haven't said I'm going to eat this yet. ”

Heaven stopped.

“Is that what you hear when you look at me? ”

“That doesn't mean I won't eat it. ”

“Hey. Was it hard for you to explain? There's no middle ground on this. ”

“No, I understand. There's no middle ground, but it's hard to decide what to do. ”

“What are you talking about? ”

Jungwoo saw the kingdom of heaven with his‘ Anti-AF ’in his hand.

“If I keep drinking this, you're going to lose the help of a skilled chemist who's a little short on the best in the world. I'll help you until we can't go back. The symptoms that are scheduled for me are simple. Headache onset and coma. It's not too late to drink it by then. ”

“Why do you want to take such a risk? ”

“What are you talking about? I'm not studying alone. Of course, as risky as it is, I'm just going to add a few more patents like bad luck for the rest of my time. If I'm going to be rich, I'm not just going to be rich, I'm going to be very rich. My second dream is to be rich. ”

Jungwoo put ‘Anti-AF’ back on.

“What do you want to do? Re-contract? ”

When Jungwoo's decision to make a completely unexpected choice, the kingdom of heaven smiled.

Heaven turned its head and saw the Doctor's Door.

“You said this guy looks like me before, right? I do a lot of downsizing. ”

“I think so. ”

“Not at all. You crashed in a helicopter. What did they say, jumping into an underground parking lot in a fire truck? I would never risk my life to help someone. I don't know what to do. I'm going to use it.Can you fill out the contract properly and bring it to me? ”

The face of a middle-aged man who was exhausted from fighting the horse was lively.

While Dr. Moon was out of the room, Jung asked about the research.

“How far have you gone? ”

“We were working on a compound that would overwrite this weakness. And then I saw the illegal research done by the German Nazi government. ”

Heaven picked up a cell phone and sent one of the data to Jungwoo.

“The simple way to deal with side effects no longer works. Rather, it is likely to find new factors that will enhance metabolism and physical ability to excel, such as the special effects of pluripotent factors. ”

“This is a very rare compound. ”

“Most of them can be saved with money. ”

Jungwoo was surprised to see that it was used from the perception of rhenium to the rarest metal.

“There are a lot of empty places in this formula. ”

“I found one last night. There's a third compartment. Radioactive catalyst portion. ”

“What is it?”

“Promethium.”

“Yes?”

I was wondering if you didn't hear me.

“Not plutonium? ”

“We need Promethium. ”

It took more than a handful of elements at the extreme point of rarity to make a handful of palms, even with all the burial volumes on the planet combined. For a simple catalytic function.

“This is impossible. ”

“If it were easy, would I be sitting here like this? ”

It was a natural thing to hear. Jungwoo's jaw twitches, and his mind is troubled.

“I'm embarrassed from the start. ”

“Do you want to see a map? That's where we predict we'll find the specific compound we need. ”

Another e-mail has arrived.

Jungwoo walked beside the bed, opened his laptop and opened the data from heaven.

“Let's see……. ”

It was a world map with countless dots. I don't know how I created this data, but the dozens of points that seemed to be meaningful were not a simple place to go from Seoul to Busan.

Jungwoo's gaze, which was sweeping, stayed at a point south of the map.

“Is there Antarctica? ”

“It's powerful. It's a place where 10,000 years of chemistry has gone to sleep. ”

You can't ask Dr. Heaven to go to the middle of Antarctica with legs like that. Jungwoo pondered the same line and pointed to the point in the middle of the sea where there was no land at all.

“What is this place? Is it an island?"

“We're 6,530 meters late. A forecast for an undiscovered Promethium store. ”

Not long ago, I climbed and fell to 6,000 meters in the sky. But now I have to go to 6,000 meters underwater.

Dr. Moon came back while we were talking.

She handed a document to Jungwoo. I didn't explain it as complicated as last year.

The Heavenly Kingdom saw Jungwoo in front of the contract with a complicated look.

“It's not too late... ”

Before he finished speaking, Jungwoo still signed a hot contract signed with printed ink.

“Yes? What did you say? ”

“I know it must be hard, and I'm not worried. ”

“Let's pile up a lot of flying miles. You'll pay for all the transportation, right? ”

After signing to heaven, the new contract became the official promise.

This resulted in a study that never considers failure, guaranteeing both lives and the future.

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