Looking for Novels With a Female Lead Who Grows Over Time 求成长型女主文

1. 151 绑 Bound to an Ancestor, I Make a Fortune in the Modern World 绑定老祖宗，我在现代疯狂暴富 Jin Yan菳言Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Rewriting history from the moral high ground + cause and effect + unwavering devotion] She loved Gu Sinan for five thousand years. But her ancestor, Gu Mingze, erased all her memories! Fate took an unexpected turn. In a new world, she fell in love all over again with the cool, calculating Gu Sinan... Though Gu Shengwan was born unlucky and ill-fated in this new world, with little affection from her family and misfortune at every turn, she spent half her life struggling under a cloud of despa 25Reads8.1Score—Shelves
2. 152 仙 The Immortal Realm’s Favorite: The Genius Sword Cultivator Proves the Dao and Ascends 仙界万人迷：天才剑修她证道飞升 Piecing Together My Good Meal拼凑我的好饭Fantastical Romance408k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, powerful, cool-headed female lead; coming-of-age heroine; from universally disliked to universally adored; no romance; one-sided crushes; genius sword cultivator; transmigration; System; immortal cultivation; ensemble cast] There are more female characters, whether righteous or villainous. At first, she may seem universally disliked, but people's opinions change with each new incident. Those who adore her are drawn to her charisma, not love at first sight. Most male characters are su 351Reads—Score102Shelves

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   🔥🔥This coming-of-age story featuring a female protagonist is absolutely fantastic! It's the best new book I've read recently. The author's writing is incredibly skillful, and the plot and atmosphere are superbly crafted. I highly recommend it.

3. 153 爸 The City-Bred Young Master Dad Brought Home 爸爸拐来的城里大少爷 Big Sister Cat猫大姐13k WordsCompleted The Rich Kid from the City Whom Dad Brought Home 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My heart ached while reading it, but afterwards I felt a surge of burning courage. If you've ever been trapped, you'll understand—she lived the life we ​​all aspire to be but dare not even imagine. Go see it, cry, and then ignite your passion.

4. 154 掌 Palm Bait: A Record of Taming the Pampered One 掌心饵，驯娇记 Seventeen Sounds of Life十七声生Ancient Romance998k WordsCompleted [Gloomy eunuch ✖️ a palace maid who grows over time] Behind the deep palace walls, two broken souls become entangled and find a way to keep living amid the gray shadows of imperial power struggles. "Though the moss flower is tiny as a grain of rice, it still blooms like a peony." We may live humbly, hidden from the light, but we still live. A somewhat realistic story, not a wish-fulfillment novel. If you enjoy its subtle, tense atmosphere, step inside. 209.4kReads9.5Score38.4kShelves

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   The author isn't the only one moved to tears by Chun'er's growth. Chun'er's core is kindness and sincerity; her gradual growth within the palace, and the stories of ordinary people, are what truly touch the heart—vivid and captivating. I'm so grateful to have met Chun'er and Jinbao this year. They picked me up during my lowest point, reminding me that a passionate and sincere soul will always shine.

5. 155 讨 After My Spirit-Sealing Ritual Went Wrong, the Yellow Weasel Insists on Being My Boyfriend 讨封翻车后，黄仙非要当我男朋友 Thunderbolt Gengshen霹雳庚申Mystery326k WordsOngoing Also known as: All Things Bring Joy Urban Fantasy | Episodic Story | Strong 1v1 Couple, Mutual Redemption A timid, softhearted heroine who still dares to stand up for others × a scheming, drama-loving, fun-seeking Huang Immortal hero who always protects his wife Office worker Tu Yile goes on a team-building trip in the mountains, where she runs into a weasel seeking a divine title. One glitched reply from her ruins a century of the weasel's cultivation. She thinks it was just a bizarre hallucina 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist has a spirit of resistance and self-salvation from the beginning. She is intelligent, articulate, and proactive. She will awaken her abilities later on.

6. 156 惊 Shocking! I Became a Fake Bestie in the 1970s, and Wits Are Keeping Me Alive 惊！穿成年代假闺女，靠机智保命 Little White Melon小小白瓜Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Farm + A twist involving inner thoughts + Face-slapping + Stirring up trouble] After transmigrating into a book as a pitiful fake daughter who is neglected and mistreated, then beaten to death in the rain, Jiang Yu barely has time to lament her miserable fate before she discovers, to her delight, that her inner thoughts can be heard by her fake parents. From the start, she's thrown into hell mode. Jiang Yu panics! Using her inner thoughts, Jiang Yu turns the tables. F 390Reads7.0Score101Shelves

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   (ヾ(*Ő౪Ő*) It's really good! Everyone's a villain, the female lead grows step by step, and every character is very distinct. (Jiang Yu transmigrates into a book as a pitiful fake daughter, suffering neglect and mistreatment. The original owner's ending was tragic; she was beaten to death on a rainy day. But she has a special ability: her thoughts can be heard by her fake father and mother. Starting in hell mode, she cleverly uses this ability to cause trouble. She subtly implies to her fake father, "You're not a fake daughter, you're a fake son"; she mocks her fake mother, "It's all for naught, but good things come in pairs"; she exposes her childhood sweetheart to her fake father for "killing his own son"; and she calls herself "Zhou the Skinflint" in front of her own brother.)

7. 157 上 My Boss Is Cold and Heartless, and Won't Admit He Loves Me 上司他薄情冷心不肯说爱我 The Hero Who Saves the World拯救世界的大侠Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted A resilient, clear-headed ray of sunshine and a stubborn, sharp-tongued young master | Reunited after a long separation, their love grows slowly | The powerful man bows to love | Bittersweet, then sweet | The heroine is not a virgin; the hero is Guan Yue saw Wang Mingyu again when she was just starting her career. Dressed in a suit, he sat in his chair, aloof and distinguished. He was a renowned business titan: strict with his employees, difficult to deal with, decisive and ruthless, cold and he 449Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Self-recommendation welcome to read [send heart]] The male lead is a powerful, sophisticated scoundrel, a wolf in sheep's clothing; the female lead is gentle, resilient, playful, and bright. The two are very different. Initially, the male lead always says they're not suitable, but after being rejected, the female lead calmly moves on, remaining clear-headed and ambitious in her career. Even after they get together, she takes the relationship lightly, maintaining a casual distance and always striving to be number one in her career. The male lead can't control his urges and is often jealous when she doesn't seem to value him. The story is physically appealing, with lots of sweet and slightly bittersweet moments later on. The powerful man bows down for love; initially, she's self-protective and doesn't like others having designs on her, but later showers her with jewelry, bags, support, and resources.

8. 158 不 Different Paths, One Destination 不同行，同归 Qu Jing Zhao曲靖昭Fantastical Romance741k WordsCompleted This is a story about redemption, or perhaps about saving oneself. Qin Qingyue is a flower that bloomed in the mud, always reaching upward, strong and unyielding. Shi Yue is a prisoner of fate. He may seem to have it all, but he is not free. From different perspectives, they seek the same answer. 19Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   This one features a female protagonist who grows and develops.

9. 159 团 The Three-Year-Old Beloved Princess: The Entire Court Hears My Thoughts 团宠公主三岁半，满朝文武读我心 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance282k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + beloved by all + palace intrigue + mind reading + System + feel-good power fantasy + face-slapping + tyrant + adorable contrast + little princess + everyone can read minds + holding back laughter + social embarrassment + doting father + court politics + inner thoughts revealed] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! The tyrant emperor passes the Cold Palace and hears a babyish voice in his mind: [Wow, is this my bloodthirsty scumbag father? He looks so hand 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a fantasy novel with likable characters, an explosive plot, and no dull moments. If you like this genre, don't miss it! 🥰😘

10. 160 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves
11. 161 摆 Can You Become a Big Boss by Doing Nothing? 摆烂也能成为大boss吗 Sweet Peach甜甜的水蜜桃Fantastical Romance184k WordsOngoing [System + Transmigrate into a Book + Strong Female Lead + A Woman's Growth + Xuanhuan, Demons, and Immortals] Wen Zhixia is clearly descended from the Demon King, yet she's been forced to slack off for over a decade. But who would have thought that even after slacking off for decades, she'd still be incredibly powerful, with an astonishing cultivation speed? The Human Emperor is targeting the demon race, is he? Then destroy him! No demon has ever become an immortal, is that it? Just watch! The I —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Growth-oriented female protagonist

12. 162 药 Shake It Up, I'm the Big Dipper, You Know 药药切克闹，我是北斗你知道 Lin and the Jia of Shanghaojia林和上好佳的加Fantastical Romance65k WordsOngoing Wen Zhiyan was an utterly ordinary college freshman, until one day she transmigrated into a cat! Luckily, she had a System too, but this System was... bizarre. It didn't know the answer to anything, and kept falling asleep at the oddest times. After she broke the seal and embarked on the path of cultivation, why did one person after another claim to be connected to her?! At first, Wen Zhiyan was simply baffled by the mysteries surrounding her origins and wondered who she really was. But later... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Before transmigrating, the girl was just an ordinary high school student. After transmigrating, she gradually unravels the mystery of her past and slowly becomes stronger.

13. 163 亲 Dear Miss Rat Beauty 亲爱的鼠美美小姐 Jiawen Aman佳文阿满Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted “You only have to be a little better than everyone else to be chosen by fate.” “People who know what they want can grit their teeth and hang on at any time.” “Once I’ve set my mind on something, I’ll see it through. I always have.” Meimei Mouse is Xin Yi’s favorite cartoon character. Becoming Meimei Mouse was the heroic dream of her girlhood. In Zhou Xing’s eyes, she truly is the invincible Miss Meimei Mouse. “Across mountains and rivers, I’ll cut a path through every obstacle for myself.” “The 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Contemporary coming-of-age story

14. 164 开 Exiled from the Start, the Illusion Array Master Thrives 开局被流放，幻阵师她风生水起 Juanjuan隽隽Ancient Romance238k WordsOngoing [Saving the World] [Ensemble Cast] [A Group of Little Misery Guts Helping One Another Heal] [Coming-of-Age Female Lead] [Dual Cultivation in Swordsmanship and Formation Arts] There are only two kinds of people in the Lost Lands: the utterly wicked and those with nowhere else to turn. One day, a pale, frail female cultivator with her cultivation completely ruined arrived. The powerful figures who watched her coldly never imagined that one day they would willingly share their lifespans and cultiva 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story follows a female protagonist who undergoes growth and development. Initially manipulated by others, she gradually rediscovers herself. It's an ensemble piece, featuring a group of seemingly ordinary people finding redemption through mutual support. The protagonist is connected to a group of powerful figures by fate and karma through a magical array, and they support each other in their quest for revenge. Her talent lies in seeing others' most painful memories, which makes her a master of illusion arrays, allowing her to use her enemies' inner demons to kill them.

15. 165 末 Survive the Apocalypse! After Being Reborn 99 Times, I'm My Grandma 末世求生！重生99次后我是我姥 Heart of Mountains and Rivers山川心Sci-Fi & Apocalypse155k WordsOngoing [Post-Apocalyptic Survival] [Limited Rebirths] [Taking Down Scumbags] [Stockpiling] [Daily Life] [Mutual Secret Crushes] [One-on-One, Devoted Couple] The apocalypse is here. How is a scaredy-cat supposed to survive? I've died 88 times, and I still keep kicking the bucket. Is the Rebirth System messing with me? I've died in every bizarre way imaginable, and I'm sick of it. Other people get reborn with a pocket dimension, billions in supplies, and the power to crush their enemies. Me? I'm a muddy 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist gradually matures, transforming from a timid and cowardly girl into someone who dares to curse her scumbag father and stand up against thugs. In the end, she kills zombies and leads the entire village to build a paradise in the apocalypse.

16. 166 那EN Lord Jiang is the Demon! 那妖魔是姜大人！ Eight-Tentacled Monster八爪触手怪Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing (The rating has just been released) [Gender Swap] + [Single] + [Slaying demons and exorcising evil] + [Wish-fulfillment story] Using the blood of demons as ink and the Hundred Demons Manual as paper, one can copy their forms and seize their supernatural abilities. When Jiang Yuechu awoke one day, she had become an ordinary young woman in the flourishing Great Tang. Beneath the moon over Chang’an, prosperity and decay coexist, immortals and Buddhas have vanished, and demons run rampant. Fortunate 380.2kReads9.3Score28.6kShelves

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    Super good-looking, highly recommended

17. 167 烬 Ashen Night: Dangerous Prey 烬夜：危情猎物 Wind Falling on the Mountain风落山子Modern Romance550k WordsOngoing Dark realism / coercive possession / corporate warfare and corruption / age gap / devastating romance / Stockholm syndrome / reshaping values / the long road to winning her back... Apex predator vs. a girl who grows into her own He cultivated her into the most dazzling jewel with his own hands, but also let her glimpse the truth: the soil nourishing her radiance was blackness spreading across the world. When the tentacles of his family reached for her, she finally understood that she had long 68Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This book "Jin Ye: Dangerous Prey" is super good-looking. The heroine is a growth-type heroine. It looks so cool to slowly grow up, haha

18. 168 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate from university to him as his girlfriend. She then chooses to stay in the city, giving up her assigned job to pursue her career.

19. 169 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 761Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 170 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 风 The Rise of Lingbiao: Su Sanniang with the Big Feet 风起岭表之大脚苏三娘 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical116k WordsOngoing Su Sanniang, a woman whose name is steeped in blood and fire! Jianghu rumors say her blade is fiercer than any man's, and her beauty more womanly than any woman's... Her first love, Feng Shao, was killed by a bandit chief. Sanniang sent out her flying knives and slew twelve bandits, then poured a jar of wine in tribute to her first love: "My darling, have a good time down there. Eat well, keep warm, and remember to find yourself a beautiful wife. I'm off to seek my fortune..." Su San was lured t 159Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stunning...

22. 172 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read for fans of fast-paced, action-packed stories! The female lead pulls off a stunning comeback, tearing apart awful relatives and confronting the school bully. She's no longer a pushover, and the male lead is there to protect her. High-energy throughout, it's incredibly satisfying! ✊

23. 173 脑 Brain-Computer Interface Doctor 脑机医生 Ningmeng Yuyan柠檬羽嫣Modern Romance205k WordsOngoing Her ex-boyfriend sold the secret she had guarded most closely to secure an investment. When they broke up, he even threw this at her: “No man could put up with a woman like you.” Her father climbed the social ladder and asked for a divorce. As he left, he said only, “People who look ahead don’t turn back.” Everyone was certain Su Jianwei had lost her backing and was bound to fall sooner or later. But they forgot that she was a doctor in functional neurosurgery at Huaren Hospital, determined to t 4kReads6.4Score11.2kShelves

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    Not driven by love, not dependent on anyone! Su Jianwei is reborn amidst the coldness and warmth of human relationships, crushing worldly prejudices with her expertise, fighting against forgetting with medicine, gentle yet strong, living as her own light of salvation.

24. 174 诀 City of Farewells 诀别之城 Ye Family Member Who Loves Cabbage and Celery爱吃白菜芹菜的叶家人Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted Three years ago, a devastating betrayal left Yang Jie heartbroken, and she called off the wedding she had looked forward to all her life. She thought she and Ye Mao would have nothing more to do with each other. Three years later, the man who had hurt her so deeply appeared before her again, quietly pleading for forgiveness. The real estate industry is a cutthroat world, and people are hard to read. Her former lover presses closer at every turn, and their old feelings refuse to fade. This time 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've recently been hooked on this book. It's set against the backdrop of real estate, with love, marriage, and career as the main themes. The plot isn't clichéd or mindless; it has a powerful and lasting impact. Highly recommended!

25. 175 天 All the World's Incense Becomes Divine Power 天下香火尽成神 Autumn Mountain After the Rain秋山雨歇Fantastical Romance404k WordsOngoing From the Execution Platform to the Mass Grave, she uses the embers of her body and the incense offerings of the world to burn away the immortal bones of the Nine Heavens. A Mirror of Traced Light reveals the blood debts of her past life and illuminates her path to godhood. Divine fire ranks and their corresponding cultivation levels: One Star: Wish Gatherer (Kindling Realm) Two Stars: Incense Official (Borrowed Arts Realm) Three Stars: Radiant One (Manifestation Realm) Four Stars: Demigod (Dharm —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of achieving divinity through incense offerings + a satisfying underdog story + a grander vision: from an orphaned girl to a tutor to an emperor, and then to establishing her own divine kingdom, a series of triumphant moments filled with exhilarating plot twists.

26. 176 孟 A Guide to Raising a Meng Ji Cub 孟极幼崽饲养指南 Xu Xiaoxiao the Lazy许小小懒Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted While everyone else transmigrated or awakened powers to conquer the world, Li Yueyang awakened and only wanted to lie flat. She was a Mengji cub who survived by eating dreams, and her greatest wish was to be a nobody. But her abilities turned out to be absurdly powerful: She could enter any dream, devour any nightmare, and even turn nightmares into sweet dreams with a single click. She had planned to grow stronger in secret, but the Supernatural Affairs Bureau caught her on the spot: “Little Men 1Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Li Yueliang, a Mengji cub who feeds on dreams, struggles with the pain of losing her parents and a survival crisis. After her abilities spiral out of control and cause a mistake, she chooses to face danger to redeem her best friend. Under Xiao Xiao's guidance, she gradually transforms and grows.

27. 177 快 Quick Transmigration: I Grind Dungeons in Ancient Texts 快穿：我在古文里刷副本 Evening Clouds Return晚云归136k WordsOngoing [A Hint of Everyone Falling for Her + A Bit of Angst + Classical Literature + Wild Imagination + Face-Slapping + Love Triangle] Lu Ci, a famously obscure web novelist in the twenty-first century, earns a measly 250 yuan a month and has more haters than favorites. After obtaining a Dream Bracelet, she begins her journey through classical literature. First instance: The Peacock Flies Southeast “Fingers slender as peeled onion shoots, lips like cinnabar. Her steps were graceful and delicate, her be —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    💕🤭🤭🤭

28. 178 我 I Was Once Dust in His Eyes 我曾是他眼中的尘埃 Xia Yirui夏艺芮Modern Romance224k WordsOngoing What can ten years change? Over ten years, Su Ran went from a nine-square-meter subdivided room in Shanghai Hongqiao to the floor-to-ceiling windows on the twenty-sixth floor in Lujiazui. It also took her ten years to go from a girl everyone saw as dust to the light of her own world. She met many people. Wu Kai said, “I’ll take care of you,” then disappeared into the crowd. Zhang Peng said, “We need to fight side by side,” then turned and walked away. Gong Ruixin said, “My mother wants me to fin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended for every working person who needs healing.

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