My Little Poplar

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A good-for-nothing, blockheaded rich young master was thrown into the military by his family to teach him a lesson. In this rural, lousy place where nothing was accessible, Young Master Bai called for help in vain, and was forced to accept his fate tearfully. Enduring tough training as well as the daily bruising of his pride was already torturous enough for him, so why did he have to meet a jinx that was always giving him trouble and always coveted his butt? This jinx looked decent and proper on the outside, but was filled with wickedness. Young Master Bai would never surrender to him!

The novel is a story about a weakling of a little willow who, through the military, was guided into becoming a valiant and heroic little poplar. Watch how Young Master Bai takes one step after another to grow into an acceptable soldier of the republic!!

Associated Names
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MLP
Tiểu Bạch Dương
小白杨
小白杨军文
小白楊
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realrinya
realrinya rated it
June 20, 2021
Status: --
When I read the comments before reading this novel, I thought it would be so bad, but oh boy, it certainly wasn't. I am shocked at how good it was. I never expected I would enjoy this novel to this extent. I too believe that there were some problems with the ML especially in the first chapters like he was such an as*hole but since this is a novel it was certainly enough for me to see that he regretted the things he has done/said and at the end showed... more>> great growth. I actually quite liked the MC. The way he changed, the way he grew up from that irresponsible boy to a respectable man I felt like I was watching my son growing up. It really felt good. The drama, the military life, their camaraderie, the other soldiers like I loved it all so much. I can't forget how much I cried reading how ML felt trying to choose between his loved ones. It is such a complex situation that I can't blame any of them. So glad they got together at the end. Some may say that the way MC became a qualified soldier in a year is impossible or this is Chinese propaganda or that the military is not that "soft" and it could all be true but I don't really care. Yes, I am an emotional person but it really felt like I was the one in face of that dilemma and felt helpless. It really is a great novel, maybe not 5 stars but it is full of emotions and in short, I really liked it <<less
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MeineMeow
MeineMeow rated it
March 28, 2021
Status: Completed
Before I start, I honestly doubt i’d like to read this kind of story written by this author. Her work consists of good MC with a jerk ML. Read many negative review about her story. But then I read Body Double, and I completely changed my mind, more over after I read this one. Like many people wrote, this certainly one of her best work.

This author’s story is not everyone’s cup of tea. Most of it about strong MC learn about love, but the ML usually younger man, hot blooded,... more>> selfish, and in the end did a grave unforgivable mistake. In each story she wrote, ML’s mistake usually really hard to overlook, make me cry. We all will cheer the MC to leave and trample on ML due to his mistake.

But, in every story she wrote, there’s always 1v1, ML never look at someone else, neither the MC. And it was so refreshing to see the ML fight his best to pursue MC back. My little poplar surely give me that satisfaction, ML is so shameless and his parents is funny.

Most of all, the army and fighting scene is good, I can imagine how cool it was if this made into movie. And in all of her story, since the love is burning hot and strong, the smut is also the same. Love her, definitely I become author’s biggest fans.

About translation, i’m a big fans of blackbox translation. Nottegram’s unfortunately looks like MTL version. But I still read it through the end. <<less
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kcNeko
kcNeko rated it
February 10, 2021
Status: Completed
What a gem! I was truly immersed while reading this story. Also probably has one of the best character development I had ever read.

At first I can't bear the second hand embarrassment of MC. He was such an annoying brat. But he's the best part of this story. This story is about motivation and finding your own goal (just... uhm... ignore the teasing of ML at first).

I know most people won't continue to read this after a few chapters of how ML harasses MC, but I'll let you know for... more>> those who missed the later part. It was worth it! What comes around, goes around.

I will not tell the in depth because I don't want to spoil but both ML and MC will change later of the story and it was satisfying, so please don't give up!

I also want to commend the author for creating such an interesting story, I mean it's because it's about military. So I totally recommend this. <<less
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uwu_Nabong
uwu_Nabong rated it
January 25, 2021
Status: c123
This is a book about character growth and progress, about transformation and perseverance, through the story you get to experience the slow metamorphosis that the main characters go through, they are constantly changing for good, realising things they hadn't and surpassing themselves.

While you read you can be amazed by this progress, watching as the characters continue moving forward, without giving up even if they are dead tired, even if they are desperate and they feel like they can't keep going.

Their perseverance is moving and even inspiring.

It strongly reminds me of... more>> the quote: “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” by Martin Luther King Jr.

It's easy to relate with the main character, maybe due to his 'flaws', he is not the typical hardworking and talented main character who since the beginning is prosperous and matchless. He starts being a weakling, the annoying son of a rich family, he knows no hardship and is pretentious, but after he joins the army he discovers a whole new world, a world where no one will care about his status, where no one will pamper him or care if he cries or shouts, all this 'imperfections' enable you to get to know better the protagonist, to feel his progress as something to be proud because you met him in his worst but then you are also able to watch him rise to glory.

The story can make you laugh and be embarrassed, but it can also be painfully heart wrenching. You can feel how your heart is being torn until it can’t stop bleeding, the turmoil of emotions are intense, there are many tragedies that start happening one after the other and you can do nothing but to feel powerless alongside the characters. Many times you also ask yourself the 'whys' and start to wonder the 'ifs'.

This story and the main character's relationship is, in my opinion, unique. Why? Because of the way it starts building, because of the way they meet each other and fall in love with each other. Their feelings are strong and passionate, although I didn't like the way the male lead mol*sted the protagonist at the beginning, later on you realise that maybe he is not really a bad person...

Their affection towards the other is fulfilling, strong but also irreplaceable, they went through many things, they laughed and cried together, they enjoyed and grieved together. They went through many indescribable hardships, life and death experiences that they sincerely won't be able to experience with anyone again in their lives. All those factors start creating an unbreakable bond between them.

And yes, there is also mistrust and misunderstandings, they also fight and suspect each other because of miscommunication, yet they yearn for the other. Their fights and conflicts reflect how the lack of communication, trust and sincerity can erode a relationship, yet how understanding the other, talking about the problems and fighting them side by side, trusting and cherishing each other can also heal said relationship.

In short, this book is like a mysterious journey, you will be amazed as you start exploring it, but also distressed and maybe melancholic, but once you reach the end of the journey you won't be able to forget it. I would say that this book and the characters are memorable for me, the mix of happy moments and desperate ones, the pride of watching the protagonist succeed, the pain of watching him suffer, are only some of the factors that have made this book unique and unforgettable. <<less
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linolino
linolino
January 26, 2024
Status: --
It’s such a fun and thrilling read and definitely one of my all-time favorite novels! The plot is so worth it!

  • insane character development for Bai Xinyu: From spoiled young master to the top! A lot of people seem to dislike him in the beginning, but I loved his lazy good-for-nothing side and really enjoyed every step in his journey.
  • Jian Suiying: He deserves his own bullet point; he’s a recurrent side character here and continues to be an icon!! I don’t think it’s necessary to read In love with an Idiot before this, but it’s fun to see certain events from Bai Xinyu’s perspective.
  • great side characters: Feng Dongyuan is an angel and gets some spotlight in the extras (which I wish were longer) ! Chen Jing! The Cook Squad!
  • exciting military plot: I didn’t think I’d be interested in such a setting, but SQC does an impressive job depicting not only the the physical but also mental challenges of their military training
  • the smut is sooo good. There aren’t even that many smut scenes, but they’re very memorable! The chapter titles are like super descriptive lol
  • I’m meh towards Yu Fengcheng (ML). I don’t hate him, but I don’t vibe with him, either. Regarding the relationship and crematorium, I’m on Bai Xinyu’s side:
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    I believe Bai Xinyu’s hurt was completely justified. While Yu Fengcheng was pursuing Bai Xinyu, getting possesive etc., he was emotionally preoccupied with someone else the whole time. While I’ve read a few commets saying Bai Xinyu overreacted, I disagree. Like Bai Xinyu was literally in a life-and-death-situation with physical and psychological wounds. Anyone with self-respect would distance themself from such an emotional betrayal. Of course, he wouldn’t just „get over it“ and let Yu Fengcheng so easily into his life again. I kinda was rooting for the 2nd ML Yan Shaozhen.

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Ppkk85
Ppkk85 rated it
December 14, 2023
Status: Completed
I must really enjoy pain bc I've literally read most of the authors novels and I know how painful it can get. Actually I stopped reading this novel 5 chapters in a long time ago bc I hated ML bullying and harassment. Then picked it up again and still have the same feeling but pushed through and I was glad I did. I love the transformation MC goes through and his journey to becoming a wonderful man. I'm still not a big fan of ML, the pain he inflicted to... more>> MC was too real. I wish the author would make him suffer more before bringing them back together. I wish for MC to date others and make ML sooo jealous that he breaks down and begs for forgiveness. That would have been so satisfying. Bc his pursuing MC back was literally acting arrogant and demanding that MC is his. Like dude! Can you cry a little more tears please!!! Lol <<less
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lenniax
lenniax rated it
August 13, 2023
Status: Completed
Wow... just wow... This story is honestly so amazing. It has been months since any novel has been abale to captivate me like this. The two best things are: character growth and the fact that the MC does not forgive so easily. HE IS SO STRONG-WILLED I looooove it. Do not hesitate go read!!
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Ephenia5
Ephenia5 rated it
September 29, 2022
Status: Completed
Of the 188 series I have read two stories so far, the two being My Little Poplar and Alpha Predator (just finished the latter today). I must say I prefer My Little Poplar by far (and it is actually in my Top 10 favourite chinese BL ranking). I have mtled it 3 times so far and really enjoy the growth of the MC. I feel that while a MC character growth is often developed in other bl stories I have read, it is rarely so fleshed out as in My... more>> Little Poplar. The MC goes from being a being a wastrel to someone who has found a goal in life while not losing his original character. He becomes more independent and learns how to deal with failure. I loved all the side characters as well as the military setting. And in contrast to other bl stories, the MC and ML don't just simply fall in love but learn to depend on each other while surviving the strict military training. It was easy to understand even through mtl.

I am actually surprised by a lot of the comments about the ML being scum. In my opinion his character fits his childhood upbringing in the sense that even his parents could not control him and him growing up in a military family. (Although I will never understand how someone likes to bully others - though in this case he was bullying the MC because he was attracted to him and MC needed to freaking grow up. Even I was fed up reading about his complaints lol.)

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A big part for me why I don't find ML too awful is also, because he recognizes the issue once the conflict is brought up. Even he himself is not entirely sure if he truly has a white moonlight or if he just admires that person. It's not a crazy chapters-long back and forth where the ML does not realize what he has done wrong and insists his thinking is correct (cough... Alpha Predator... cough)

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Also much of the MC character growth is thanks to the ML.

Because I like My Little Poplar so much, I am actually a bit hesitant to read more of the 188 series. All the comments point to even worse MLs and I am not sure if I am up for it... <<less
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rimirinrin
rimirinrin rated it
March 1, 2022
Status: Completed
One of the best SQC's books I've read so far. Even though this is only the sixth book I've read.

I find the novel very refreshing from the usual scum gong + crematorium setting. Each of the characters are also well crafted and memorable. The storyline is got my heart beating and feeling patriotic while being really heart warming at some times. Seeing Bai Xin Yu grow from a good for nothing rich second generation fellow to a capable, responsible man made me teared. It felt like seeing my kid grew... more>> up. Also, the car scenes were really lit *_*

I love the relationship between his platoon mates. His platoon captain Chen Jing really pull BXY up so many times throughout his military life. He was strict but never ever gave up on him. His bunk mates Feng Dong Yuan and Qian Liang were also very close to him and helped get himself together. ML Yu Feng Cheng was such a bully at first but thereafter those interactions are interesting.

One of my most memorable part was probably
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the whole trial to join the snow leopard team.

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I saw how much effort BXY put in and struggled through, of course a lot of this was how much he wanted to stand next to YFC and be on par. But on the later stage, he realised he truly wanted to be proud of himself and not for the sake of chasing after someone's tail which made me really happy for him.

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The mission on Kunlun mountain

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The so called crematorium part in this novel is quite different from usual 188 novels. Personally I felt that YFC did not lie or harm BXY in any way but is just someone who couldn't tell apart admiration and love. He did quite a lot of things to get BXY's forgiveness but I find the crematorium part to drag on a little too much as BXY was seemingly petty imo.

Bonus cameos were really funny! I love it. The extra for Feng Dong Yuan was good too! <<less
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Yizhan angel
Yizhan angel rated it
November 17, 2021
Status: Completed
Another good work from writer, loved the way she described MCs army life... it's details are worth reading. We gain lots of basic information from the hard life of soldiers. It's not only about China, they all do same kind of hard training all over the world.. and don't drop it thinking army or politics.. the story is very fun read, even the army life chapters are funny and interesting.. don't miss out. 💗
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claus2
claus2 rated it
August 30, 2021
Status: Completed
All in all a good read, the protagonist changes so much, I loved how it wasn't forced in the narrative though!

Hot, funny at some points, very angsty in others.

If you're squirmish with some coercion and death described be careful!! But I enjoyed this book a lot!
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jhoelover99
jhoelover99
August 11, 2021
Status: c10
If I'm going to be completely honest, I can't read anymore. I was really looking forward to this story, but it's kind of too much for me already, and I've only read to chapter 10. The harassment and isolation cause me to stress, and I've already shed a few tears of frustration due to the treatment MC gets.

I get that it's probably supposed to be the "reason" that his character develops and matures, but it's too triggering for me. The indifference to the way he's being treated doesn't sit right... more>> with me.

To others, I hope you enjoy the read, but for me, I'm going to split. <<less
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angelstar1000
angelstar1000 rated it
July 5, 2021
Status: Completed
I love it!!! It took me some time to finish it, I did not like the first chapters, but I decided to try it again and could not put it down.. Love fengsheng and bai xinyu together.. So cute.. Loved the smut as well. It's the third novel from this author that I read, professional body double is my favourite, my little poplar second and intoxication third.
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Ikkuzaoshi
Ikkuzaoshi rated it
May 30, 2021
Status: Completed
The MC has grown so much from the start of the novel and that's why I liked this. I still doesnt like the ML that much, since I feel like...

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if he wasnt constricted with blood relationship and have no chance at all to the uncle, he will still be hung up with him. I hated how the ML only realized he loves MC after MC left him.

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I also hated the uncle. He is said to be a strong, intelligent leader everyone idolizes him but all I saw is how weak and s*upid he is, running a mission when he is unwell and making everyone sacrifice themselves to save his ass?! Its good that MC left the army or he will be shadowed by the uncle till the end.

I love it when the MC ruthlessly rejected the ML when he came back to reconcile. I feel like the 2nd ML is definitely better for him but I understand when MC said that if its not the ML, he wont be in love with other guys. He started off straight after all. All the circumstances led him to be entangled with the ML and it left a deep scar/mark inside him that he wont be able to get rid of. Even though I dont really like the ML, I feel like MC really needs him and its good for them to be together after he said all needed to be said and done to the ML. <<less
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Cocole
Cocole rated it
March 27, 2021
Status: Completed
This has become one of my favorite novels. It was a tad difficult for me to digest the first many chapters but I was glad I persevered because the story truly overwhelmed me in a powerful way. I found, as I grew up along side these young courageous men, I also transformed. Realizing how different our opinions of things change when we experienced it from a different perspective, given a different context, after gaining a little insight, a little wisdom. The actions, the emotions, the tears, the laughters were raw,... more>> intense and unabashedly fulfilling. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who would dare to challenge what their own achievements were at the age between 18-23 against these fine young soldiers. I bow down to all those who has ever unselfishly serve their country. Thanks to you, I can sleep well in my safe warm bed at night. <<less
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Zach021700
Zach021700 rated it
January 25, 2021
Status: Completed
I'm gonna say things directly. One of the most wonderful and unique stories I've ever read.

The main characters went through slow but great character development which made it more realistic and catching.
I just want to say to those who doubted and gave up on this story that you've missed something BIG.

The true to life experience of a soldier. A love story between the MC and the ML as comrades willing to face and conquer any obstacles and hardships. They able to create a greater, mature, responsible and braver... more>> version of themselves especially the MC.

He was able to prove not just to his family his worth but most importantly to himself.

I love all the Characters in the story and each has their own significant roles that contributed perfectly to the overall story.

One of the most heart-warming and well character development ever.

Thank you so much to the author as well as to the translators for letting us read this wonderful creation.

More power and God bless you always 💕 <<less
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ynnohana
ynnohana rated it
June 8, 2022
Status: Completed
So good!

I loved the MC's character development and the army setting. I was a little sad that the last part was away from the army but at least there was still some action. I also really liked the couple and I liked the pacing of their relationship.
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RoseThorn_Fairy
RoseThorn_Fairy rated it
December 30, 2021
Status: Completed
This book was a double-edged sword. I love it so much and yet I am so angered by it and almost hate it. I will be blunt because this book absolutely consumed me. I will always remember it.

In the first half of the story, I was enamored. I felt like a wide-eyed doe exploring this world for the first time. I've never really read a military themed book nor felt any interest, but the author lead us and the MC through this wonderful story of comradery, self-exploration, character growth, leadership,... more>> bitterness, survival, tenderness all the things. Sure the MC was absolutely pathetic and insanely annoying at the beginning, I questioned why anyone would take any interest in him but I stayed because I knew his development would be worth it– and my god it was worth it. The struggles, trials and tribulations that he and his comrades went through was awe inspiring. He became someone so different and the results were dazzling.

The translation at times had errors but it didn't detract from the story telling at all because you knew what was being said. The writing was phenomenal (the smut amazing too). We went through so much with the MC and the side characters in those short years. The adventures they went through, the laughter and growth, made me forget everything else in my life and pulled me me in. The action sequence also kept me so engaged, I felt like I was there with them, surviving the grueling tasks ahead, feeling their losses and lows, but also feeling their pride and smiles, their accomplishments. I would give this book a 7/5 at this point if I could.

The second half of the book left me more dazed and confused. I want to rant so much about the book I loved turning downhill. The actions of the characters, their thoughts, all the melodrama that happened
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after Xinyu left the military

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didn't feel right. I’m someone who loves angst, but this just felt strange. I won't say it felt cheap, but it's almost like we went to a different dragged out book, like the characters went through a role reversal. This is the third book of this author I’ve read so it’s not like I’m a stranger to push and pull.

More ranting
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how could Xinyu's brother, who is gay himself, be immediately so against it. Telling Bai Xinyu to never meet Fengcheng again when he didn't know their story simply because of?? I don’t buy the part where he didn't want his brother to go through hardships of a gay life. Does Xinyu not deserve love? Does bis**uality not exist? And how could Xinyu after going through such growth become a headnodding doll, and also rejecting Fengcheng repeatedly even though he was supposed to be "confused" and hesitant. It really felt like there was no more love at all... It pains me to say but it doesn't make sense in that case for him to take him back after a year and a half of solid rejection.

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Then Fengcheng, his proud and arrogant nature
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I know was weathered and overturned with regret after leaving Bai Xinyu to bleed on the Kunlun Mountain, but to the point where he himself became pathetically begging over and over after so much open rejection. I hurted so much for him.

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Yes he had sh*t intentions at first (knowing the warnings, themes and author of this book, people please don't come and complain about it).
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But he did so much for Xinyu when he was still confused about the difference between admiration and love. He reaches his hands out for him when they're scared and facing a scary task, he kisses him tenderly, he shared his last mouthful of water with him, supports him when it counts and physically restrained him from giving up in the gas chamber because he knows Xinyu can do it. Then he immediately goes Africa after a word from Xinyu, he gives him his bullet vests, his googles and his love, and his life for Xinyu and still it was not even enough. Thank god it was a happy ending otherwise I would’ve torn all my hair out.

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Phew that felt good to get out of my system. This book antagonized me but revitalized me. It was so impactful, I haven’t felt this way since watching the Untamed.

Thank you. I will always keep the stories of these men in my heart. <<less
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ScaredyKat
ScaredyKat rated it
October 19, 2021
Status: Completed
It's been a while since I finished reading this and I've come back for a reread when I realised I never left a review on how absolutely wonderful this book was for me, so here I am.

Action, angst, romance, it's all there, and in perfect amounts. I love the character growth and the plot twists and turns in such a catchy way, it had me hooked from beginning to end. I strongly recommend this to anyone who's looking for something moving and realistic but safely still romantic in a fantastical... more>> way. ML is a downright as*hole in the beginning but so was MC, and they end up together so beautifully that I have no complaints with the rocky parts of their relationship. Wonderful novel, even better translation. <<less
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Nightmix
Nightmix rated it
August 25, 2021
Status: c50
Okay, here's my opinion on this novel. The MC was in dire need of that character growth. All that he had to go though taught him something about himself is helping him grow as an individual. My problem is the ML, he is a possessive, a**hole. At this point this whole relationship seems almost forced. Like the MC doesn't have a choice and if he want to make one he feels powerless, like he won't be heard.

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When they first had s*x I want to consider it dubious consent borderline r*pe even. And he still forced him to have some form of intimate contact with him after such an experience when he should have given him some space after he told him to leave him alone

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