REDPEAFOWL, Chapter 8: Grandpa Kong
The resort booked in the name of Lu Yipeng had a car waiting to pick him up at the airport. But before that, Lu Yipeng had to serve as Hong Kongque’s bag boy, which he couldn’t avoid.
“Little Pengpeng, lift the bag a little for me.” Hong Kongque said, leaning against the bag and casually placing it in front of Lu Yipeng, who had just taken his own bag from the conveyor belt.
“You have hands, lift it yourself.”
Hong Kongque turned to him with a disapproving look, even though his hands were still on the bag, “Little Pengpeng, your heart is too kind to let the bag be lifted by someone else. What if Grandpa Kong breaks a bone carrying such a heavy bag? People will think you are not taking good care of me.”
Lu Yipeng glanced at Hong Kongque, “Why do I suddenly feel that you have aged overnight? Normally, I see you as a twenty-year-old.”
“That one, Pengpeng.” Hong Kongque said without adding more, but pointed at the big brown-red travel bag passing in front of Lu Yipeng. Lu Yipeng hesitated for a moment before reluctantly reaching out to lift it up.
“There you go.” Lu Yipeng grunted before hoisting the bag in person who was leaning against the bag. The bag was heavy and cumbersome, which made
Hong Kongque grunt, “Please deliver it neatly.” He said. He then took a small step forward, lifted the bag and placed it beside him.
“Did you put a rock in there?” Lu Yipeng joked, because the size and weight were not like a bag for a single person traveling for just two or three days.
Hong Kongque did not respond, but instead floated some words out, “Little Pengpeng, you are just a young age, yet you are already complaining about carrying heavy bags like this. Why are you whiny, unlike a top student in the police cadet honor class?”
Lu Yipeng scoffed in response, “I may be a top student. It’s not my responsibility to carry your bag for you.”
“Hmm… speaking dryly, but with a truly sincere heart.” Hong Kongque said, with a disappointed expression. Then, he exerted force to kick the bag towards Lu Yipeng immediately.
“Kongque!” Lu Yipeng exclaimed and quickly used his hand to stop the bag before stepping back, leaving Hong Kongque looking disappointed, “What now, Little Pengpeng, you near fall with just this? What did your self-defense class teach you?”
Lu Yipeng really wanted to throw the bag at Hong Kongque’s head for real,
“I’m sorry I’m not as skilled a kungfu master like you.”
Hong Kongque chuckled lightly, “Pengpeng, if you are willing to beg and plead nicely, this old man might just teach you.”
Lu Yipeng glanced at the person chuckling before grabbing both bags and walking away quickly.
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The luxury resort booked was even more luxurious than in the photos. It had an ambiance of privacy, resembling a home in itself. Lu Yipeng had forgotten all his previous frustrations as he entered the room and saw the clear glass wall with a view of the emerald green sea. In front was a sea-view pavilion, followed by a small private swimming pool. As he walked further, he found a bedroom with a glass wall providing a view of the sea as well, and a bathroom with a transparent glass shower.
“Wow…” Lu Yipeng exclaimed excitedly. He opened the glass door, feeling the sea breeze and the salty mist coming in. As he turned to go back in, he saw Hong Kongque sitting tiredly on the long sofa in the living room, looking weary and worn out even though he hadn’t done anything at all.
“Kongque. Have you been here before?” Lu Yipeng asked when he saw the person lying down with a tired expression, as if they had visited often but didn’t seem familiar. Hong Kongque shook his head, “No, this is my first time.”
This time, the young police officer frowned immediately, “Then why do you look so indifferent?”
“Should I run around and dance in circles for you, then.” Hong Kongque retorted, l Lu Yipeng looked at him for a moment before deciding to immerse himself in the good atmosphere and forget about the annoying bird for a while. The young man then walked outside and gazed down at the sea, where the waves shimmered under the sun’s reflection.
Standing for a while, Hong Kongque walked in with two glasses of wine in hand. I don’t know when he ordered them. When Lu Yipeng turned around, he saw him holding them. Hong Kongque quietly handed the wine glasses to the young police officer before leaning against the railing of the pavilion and sipping the wine in the glass.
Lu Yipeng just noticed that Hong Kongque had taken off his suit jacket. Not only did he let the shirt hang out of his pants, but he also unbuttoned the shirt until he revealed the white chest inside. He stared for a while, not knowing how long. He realized when Hong Kongque raised his head and asked, “What’s up?”
“Nothing.” Lu Yipeng quickly denied and looked away immediately. He told himself that this was not the first time he had been with this guy, but he never easily fell for his charm.
Was Hong Kongque hitting on him?!
Apart from flirting shamelessly, Lu Yipeng never thought that Hong Kongque could hit on him in another way. Indeed, every time something happened between them, Hong Kongque was the one who initiated it. He was always the one who matched their emotions and it seemed like this was the first time that side showed such a gesture in front of him. Hong Kongque never unbuttoned his own shirt or showed such a vulnerable posture…
When Lu Yipeng turned his face away, Hong Kongque had already walked out of the room. He was in a bathrobe. Then he slowly took it off, revealing a red peacock tattoo on his back, showing up clearly and vividly, Lu Yipeng sighed for a moment. When the peacock disappeared into the water, he sighed in relief.
This was the first time Lu Yipeng had the chance to see Hong Kongque bathing so clearly. Hong Kongque was not too thin nor too bulky. He had a proportionate and beautiful muscular body. When he moved in the water, it seemed to bring that red peacock tattoo to life.
Water droplets clinging to his body, reflecting the sunlight as it slowly descended, created a strangely enchanting image. Hong Kongque leaned against the edge of the pool, letting the water drip from the tips of his hair before raising his head to look at the person standing on the pavilion, and giving a slight smile at the corner of his lips.
Lu Yipeng blushed and escaped immediately. He could feel his heart beating rapidly in his chest.
Oh my, just a peacock swimming in the water!
The young police officer was hesitant to describe his feelings before hearing the sound of water again. As he turned back, he saw the red peacock emerge from the water.
…
The red wine in Lu Yipeng’s glass was not as diminished as much. He hesitated to touch it again, probably afraid of being drugged as before. However, Hong Kongque had already finished his third glass. He half-sat, halflay comfortably on the long chair. Wearing a bathrobe, he lazily unbuttoned his shirt until his chest and upper abdomen muscles were visible. Slightly pale soft skin seemed ready to emerge from the folds shirt.
Hong Kongque swirled the wine in the glass, lifted it slightly to his nose, then sipped it down. His face darkened slightly, as the sunlight gradually weakened. He heard the seabirds singing the farewell evening song, welcoming the dark night that was about to come.
Hong Kongque’s dark, sparkling eyes were like eternity, like onyx. Whenever he looked up, Lu Yipeng felt his heart skip a beat. Normally, when they were together, just the two of them… No, even with other people around, in their own world, Hong Kongque would use his eyes to caress him. Otherwise, he would be unnerving and talkative, focusing on them, touching his body and mind repeatedly. But now, Hong Kongque said nothing, not even looking directly into his eyes. Just glancing occasionally. That alone made Lu Yipeng feel more restless than ever before. Finally, the young man placed the wine glass down and walked back to the room.
Lu Yipeng reappeared in his swimwear, ready to jump into the pool, thinking that the water might calm him down. Meanwhile, Hong Kongque stood on the balcony of the pavilion. His dark eyes were staring at him, accompanied by a sly smile at the corner of his mouth. Both looked at each other like that for a while. After a moment, Hong Kongque moved, walked into the pavilion. Lu Yipeng followed suit. Then he smelled the delicious food.
…
The food at the resort was not bad, but Lu Yipeng thought he might be suffering from a nervous breakdown because instead of looking at the food, his eyes wandered to the slender legs and the hint of chest under Hong Kongque’s bathrobe. Or maybe there was something in this food?
At the same time, Hong Kongque, who normally had to look at him with a
critical eye, sat quietly and neatly ate, as if he had become a different person. Although Lu Yipeng was also wearing a bathrobe and eating like him, maybe in this food…
At last, the young policeman couldn’t resist and had to speak out, “What did you put in the food, Kongque?”
Hong Kongque raised his eyebrows and looked at him with curiosity before responding, “Oh, Pengpeng, you feel your heart beating faster than usual, don’t you?”
Lu Yipeng squinted at the man in front of him before quickly speaking up,
“No. I was just wondering, usually a pervert like you who stare at me like you do end up trying to harm me. Why did you sit so calmly today? I suspect there might be some kind of medication in the food.”
Hong Kongque chuckled, “Maybe it’s a good medicine after all. Normally, you like to avoid me at all costs, but today you keep staring. I thought I’d let you stare a bit. If I look back at you, you might be less startled and run away again.”
Lu Yipeng’s face turned red immediately, but he still resisted speaking further, “I was just wondering. How much did you pay for the complete plastic surgery?”
Hong Kongque smirked, “Don’t be like that, Pengpeng. You’re making excuses. Don’t try to accuse others like this. You should know better than anyone that I’m sincere. Do you believe me or not?”
He finished speaking and smiled mischievously, causing Lu Yipeng to clench his teeth, not knowing how to respond. Finally, he bowed his head and looked at the empty plate, hearing Hong Kongque chuckling in the background.
They ate in silence until Hong Kongque finished his meal, then he handed Lu Yipeng the plate to stack together as usual. He then went out to enjoy the breeze at the small gazebo in front, leaving Lu Yipeng waiting alone, thinking about what to do next.
Hong Kongque returned with a puzzled look on his face before smiling. As the young policeman walked over to stand beside him, the wind blew his shirt, revealing a smooth white shoulder. Lu Yipeng recalled the color of his skin this year. How many times had he actually touched Hong Kongque’s body? Very few times, really.
“Not drinking wine after dinner, huh?” Lu Yipeng asked, breaking the silence, as he felt that the quiet atmosphere was becoming too tense.
“Just a little sip.” The other person answered. Lu Yipeng stood staring for a while before walking back into the room, and returned with two glasses of wine.
“I didn’t put anything in it.” Lu Yipeng continued, seeing Hong Kongque staring at him without blinking. The latter smiled, and then replied, “So you didn’t prepare some nerve-calming potion to make me confess, did you?”
Lu Yipeng locked eyes with him immediately, “I don’t use dirty tricks like you do.”
The listener chuckled, pleased, “You think planning to deceive me is not harmful?”
Lu Yipeng wanted to jump and bite Hong Kongque for real. How can someone who plans to harm others not realize he is not any different himself! “Kongque.” Standing up to receive some air, Lu Yipeng spoke again, “Why do you call yourself Hong Kongque?”
“Why not? Sounds good, doesn’t it?” Hong Kongque asked back, closing his eyes in a patient and restrained manner, “I’m asking you nicely. Can you answer nicely too?”
A throaty chuckle was heard, “I like it.”
Lu Yipeng raised his hand to stroke his face, hoping for a good answer.
Dealing with this nerve-wracking bird was really difficult.
“Kongque, has the red peafowl on your back been there for a long time?”
“Long before you were born.” Hong Kongque replied, then asked back,
“Why, want to have one?”
The person standing next shook his head, “How old were you when you got tattooed?”
“I won’t tell. Otherwise, you’ll have to call me ‘Grandpa Kong’.” Hong Kongque said, as Lu Yipeng turned to him immediately, “I don’t want to be called ‘elder’ like you.”
“What’s wrong with being called ‘elder’ like me?” Hong Kongque asked back immediately, and leaned in close to Lu Yipeng, staring at his face for a moment before speaking out, “The problem lies with you being the one called ‘the elder’.”
Hong Kongque chuckled in satisfaction before shifting his face to dodge the hand of Lu Yipeng that was reaching out. After they both sipped their wine for a while, Hong Kongque spoke again.
“Little Pengpeng, this elder is ready to bathe. Come and scrub my back.”
Lu Yipeng looked as if he was staring straight at someone as if he was about to strangle them, but before he could say anything, Hong Kongque chuckled and walked away into the room.
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The jacuzzi bathtub was positioned outside the room, partially covered and somewhat open to the elements. It could be considered semi-exposed, as the front was facing the sea, and the sides were shielded by walls and trees. Even though it was semi-exposed, there was no need to worry about anyone peeking.
Hong Kongque was lying in the bathtub, wearing his swim trunks. He rested his arms on the edge of the tub and supported his chin. He had his back turned out, intending to show off the tattoo on his back with a colorful peacock. When he saw Lu Yipeng walking in, he called out, “Little Pengpeng, finally you are here. Rub my back please.”
Lu Yipeng raised an eyebrow, then glanced at the figure lying in the tub for a moment before speaking, “You said you didn’t like anyone looking at the tattoo on your back.”
“Um.” Hong Kongque cleared his throat and smiled at the corner of his mouth, “There’s nobody here who can look.”
Lu Yipeng stood staring at Hong Kongque, while the other person seemed unfazed. The young police officer thought about seizing this opportunity to investigate the belongings of the Peafowl man, hoping to find something illegal. However, the room and the bathtub were visible from each other, and Hong Kongque left all his belongings in plain sight. No matter how much he wanted to investigate, the opportunity was not right. So Lu Yipeng thought it would be best to ask Hong Kongque first.
“Pengpeng.” called Hong Kongque again when he saw the other person standing still, “Standing there like that, aren’t you feeling cold? If you don’t use it often it will rust.”
“That’s you, take care of yourself, you have a long lifespan, be careful if you do not hold back and overuse it.” Lu Yipeng responded immediately, the person being chided chuckled softly, “Pengpeng, are you worried about me? Then come down and rub on my back a little.”
Lu Yipeng continued to stand there stubbornly until Hong Kongque bathed comfortably. He then spoke up, “Take care of rubbing my back. Sometimes you might hear something interesting. It’s possible.”
“What is it?” Lu Yipeng asked immediately. Hong Kongque smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth and continued, “I don’t know, my back is sore, so I can’t think of anything. Maybe after the backrub I might think of something.”
Just a moment ago he motioned for a rub on his back, now he is egging me on!
Lu Yipeng stood squatting in one corner. He took a step into the tub. It’s not certain whether he was captivated by the red peacock, he might be able to ask something or not. He no longer played tough with the guy because trying to softly massage could have an effect.
The young policeman removed his bathrobe and stepped into the tub. The soft colored light drove the red peacock even redder. As he stepped into the tub, Lu Yipeng leaned against Hong Kongque, as the tub was not very wide. As the two men, not small in size, soaked together, their skin touched automatically.
Hong Kongque turned his face to look at him, then moaned in his throat, “Um…
Pengpeng.”
Lu Yipeng moved closer, hearing the loud water sound, and then reached out to massage the red peacock on the back. Hong Kongque nodded, and closed his eyes with satisfaction.
After massaging for a while, Lu Yipeng leaned close to the person sleeping with closed eyes and whispered, “Kongque. Do you have any siblings?”
The young police officer thought to wait for the guy to speak first. He was not certain if Hong Kongque would fall asleep during the massage, or spill something that annoys him. So to keep questioning would be better.
The person being asked raised their eyes before speaking, “I used to, but actually, they are not true siblings.”
“Huh?” Lu Yipeng raised an eyebrow in surprise. Hong Kongque continued, “Many kids have no parents, but trying to ask for my history, is a low even for you inspector, I don’t know my own early life history. How would you know?”
Lu Yipeng was stunned for a moment. Hong Kongque was an orphan? Then the siblings were probably foster siblings. Just as he was about to ask further, he saw the glance that he understood before and quickly changed the subject, “No.
I just noticed that you’re alone all this time.”
Hong Kongque smiled at the corner of his mouth, “Then Inspector Lu, you are my friend.”
Lu Yipeng looked puzzled and tried to chuckle, “No, I’m a police officer.”
The black eyes glared at him seductively, “Not sure, move in with me, maybe you can find evidence to catch me faster. Are you interested or not?”
“Do you want me to arrest you or what?” Lu Yipeng replied while backing off. Hong Kongque smiled again, then replied, “I like you Inspector Lu. I might want to be caught by you.” And finished speaking while lifting his chin challengingly. The young policeman gritted his teeth and responded.
“Then let me arrest you tonight.” Lu Yipeng said, moving closer and making a gesture as if he was really going to grab Hong Kongque. The person being threatened raised their face up, smiling slyly as they looked into his eyes, “What charge are you going to arrest me for?”
Lu Yipeng did not answer. He just realized that he had moved in too close. As Hong Kongque turned his face, their noses almost touched. Without knowing why, they both felt a strange sensation. Hong Kongque’s arm wrapped around his neck, pulling his head closer. The strong and deep passionate kiss continued, almost leaving no space for air to pass between them. Both sides pressed their lips together as if they were trying to swallow each other’s sighs.
The friction of their skin against each other sent a hot, tingling sensation through their bodies. Lu Yipeng pushed Hong Kongque against the edge of the sink, sliding his hand down to caress the bare skin. Before pulling him in closer for another intense kiss, Lu Yipeng moved his lips to the chin, earlobes, neck, and then traced his fingers up to the soft pink lips of the other person. Hearing
Hong Kongque chuckle, Lu Yipeng paused and moved his lips to seal Hong Kongque’s lips once again, as if not wanting that part to speak.
“Little Pengpeng, you should stop yourself.”
Confused, Lu Yipeng raised his face to look, his sharp features now turned bright red. His lips swollen from the forceful kiss, his dark eyes twinkling in the soft light. Hong Kongque raised a hand to lightly cover his lips and smiled gently, “Today, I want to relax. Little Pengpeng, be patient for a while.”
After speaking, he got up from the sink like a fish, and Lu Yipeng hurried to grab him but it was too late. The young man got up quickly and was about to follow him. Seeing Hong Kongque turn back, smiling and teasingly saying,
“Pengpeng, you should not overuse it, save some for later, .”
Lu Yipeng was still standing in shock, looking at Hong Kongque’s hips in swim trunks for a moment. He finally bent down to look at himself, and that was the moment the young police officer regained his senses.
Alarmed, he quickly grabbed his bathrobe and put it on before rushing inside.
…
As soon as Lu Yipeng saw Hong Kongque walking towards him, who was wiping his hair in front of the mirror, he spoke up again, “You can’t make your hard-on go away?”
Lu Yipeng glanced at the person speaking before responding, “It’s none of your business.”
The young police officer, both embarrassed and confused, Hong Kongque would usually not miss an opportunity like this, even if there was no chance he would actually manage to tease him into submission, so why did he stop in the middle of it today? Did this guy intend to tease him to death or something?
Hmm…
“Kongque.” Lu Yipeng spoke up. After calming down and changing clothes, Hong Kongque, who was sitting up straight on the chair, looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
“I’ve decided to stop playing these crazy games with you. We both need some rest separately now.”
The person listened and chuckled, “Are you sulking, Little Pengpeng?”
Lu Yipeng glanced at him for a moment, then lay down on the bed, “I’m going to sleep now. Turn off the lights, please.” After saying this, he tucked himself under the blanket, closed his eyes, and shortly after, heard the sound of the light switch turning off, and the bed on the other side sank down.
“Pengpeng.”
Well, dream on, don’t expect me to respond to anything tonight.
Freaking peacock.
Hong Kongque moved closer, Lu Yipeng felt the warm sigh of wind on his cheek, and even a hand which ran along his cheek. While the young police officer tried to stay still, keeping in mind that no matter how Hong Kongque pushed, he would not give in so as to make this guy realize something. After rubbing against him for a while, Hong Kongque got up, and spoke in a relaxed tone, “Goodnight, Little Pengpeng.”
This time, Lu Yipeng was truly stunned, trying to sleep with his eyes closed tightly. Now, he had to sneak a peek to see if Hong Kongque was really asleep or not. It turned out that Hong Kongque was actually sleeping, lying comfortably with his eyes closed. He was the one without any sort of care, looking as if he was sleeping peacefully. Lu Yipeng turned his face back, and told himself that this was good. He was finally going to be able to sleep peacefully.
Lying in bed, Lu Yipeng still couldn’t fall asleep. Instead, he found himself lying next to Hong Kongque, staring into space. He was exhausted, both physically and mentally, from his long day. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he began to brainstorm, his young detective mind working in overdrive. Despite telling himself to stay rational, a sense of anger and frustration crept over him, making it hard to relax. Eventually, unable to bear it any longer, he got up from his bed.
“…” Hong Kongque lay motionless on the bed, seemingly still asleep.
Whether he was truly asleep or pretending, Lu Yipeng couldn’t tell. Sitting up, he gritted his teeth and pondered for a moment. He decided to give in and follow through with his original plan. Today, he had learned one thing – questioning Hong Kongque was like chasing a slippery criminal.
Looking through the glass window into the room, Lu Yipeng saw Hong
Kongque lying on the bed. Not sure if he was actually asleep or just pretending, Lu Yipeng sat silently, trying to gauge the situation. He then devised a plan in his mind. Unable to question him directly, he decided to take advantage of the opportunity presented by Hong Kongque’s supposed sleeplessness. He quietly decided to investigate the belongings of this man, starting with the passport.
At the airport, Lu Yipeng noticed Hong Kongque tucking his passport in his suit pocket. After passing through security, he knew that fake passports were a common item among lawbreakers at this level. The airport officials rarely checked for them unless there was a specific alert. However, if they did come across a passport with a name matching that on the wanted list, they would check further. Lu Yipeng was certain Hong Kongque’s passport was fake. However, if it turned out to be real, he would finally discover the truth about the mysterious guy.
With a sense of determination, Lu Yipeng quietly entered the room. He started by searching through Hong Kongque’s suit, looking for any hidden passport. He rummaged through the jacket pocket, where he found a secret compartment. To his surprise, he discovered that the guy’s suit had more hidden compartments than a normal suit, piquing his curiosity about what the doctor might be carrying. Guns? Drugs? Ammunition? Secret weapons?
Lu Yipeng searched diligently, but to his dismay, he found nothing. Not even a shred of paper or a toothpick.
Lu Yipeng aimed towards the red travel bag. What is that red suitcase? It seems heavy with those stones, but when going through the scanner, there was no mention of anything. Must be just clothes. Why bring so much for just three or four days, or is there something hidden in the clothes?
Lu Yipeng gradually approached the bag, before trying to turn the lock code.
Darn it, what numbers does that bird’s nest use to lock the bag?
While trying to guess the code to unlock the bag, Lu Yipeng felt a shock when he sensed someone standing behind him. When he turned around, he saw Hong Kongque standing there with arms crossed.
“Pengpeng, what are you doing?”
Lu Yipeng swallowed nervously before speaking seriously, “Um… I heard something moving in the bag, so I wondered if there was something inside.”
“Oh, did you find anything?” Hong Kongque said with a slight smile. Lu
Yipeng looked confused, “I don’t know. I tried to open the bag but couldn’t, and
I didn’t want to bother you. You seemed comfortable sleeping there.”
“Um… yeah. I was just getting some rest.” Hong Kongque said and continued with a serious face, “And I dreamt that someone was trying to steal my bag, so I woke up.”
“Oh… that’s a bad dream, haha.” The young man chuckled. Hong Kongque looked at him and smiled, “But it’s okay. There are police here, I’ll report it later in the daily log.”
“Okay, I’ll go get the diary then.” Lu Yipeng decided to go with the flow. It had come to this point, no matter how he tried to explain, he wouldn’t be able to escape.
“Here, use this.” Hong Kongque said, handing him the notebook and pen. Lu
Yipeng took it and looked serious, “What do you need to report?”
“Um… there’s a thief trying to steal my bag.” Hong Kongque said. Lu Yipeng then asked for more details, “Give me the details.”
“He looks similar to you. I think we should arrest him.” Before he could even finish his words, Lu Yipeng heard a click from his left wrist.
Once again…
Hong Kongque smiled mischievously and casually moved his right hand with the handcuff attached, “Alright, let’s go to bed, officer. I think the thief won’t dare to come back now.” With that, he put the handcuff key back in his pocket. Lu Yipeng only blinked his eyes, then smiled wryly before reluctantly walking to the bed.
Hong Kongque let him climb onto the bed first, and then sat down beside him. He then spoke with a smile, “Good evening, Pengpeng. If you want to get up and take a walk later, wake me up.”
Lu Yipeng quickly slipped under the blanket and closed his eyes immediately, even though his hands were handcuffed
Not this again! Damn it!!!
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Hong Kongque actually brought a real cup this time (is “actually brought” a good fit??) The vacation continued as planned, and we felt like those four days and three nights were really long between Pengpeng and the person writing this.
Who will die first, I wonder.
They get along so well!!!!! If Lu Yipeng were to encounter such a scenario for real, he should definitely resign from the police force (these two are together, stirring up all the evilness together as one big lump)
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