Great Books That Truly Weave Chinese Culture into the Story 真正把中国文化嵌入小说的好书

1. 951 大 Great Qin: The First Emperor of Qin Video Calls Me 大秦：秦始皇与我视频通话 Old Tangerine老柑橘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The good news: I lost my phone. The bad news: Qin Shi Huang found it. “How is my Great Qin doing?” “It's doomed! It falls after just two generations!” “Young man, save Great Qin!” “I've got three hundred ways to live a healthy life. Study them carefully, and preferably make it to seventy or eighty!” “Young man, I'll take your word for it!” “Take out Zhao Gao!” Was what Great Qin lacked really a map of the world? Could killing one Zhao Gao really make Great Qin last? Hidden murderous intent, 5.2kReads9.1Score53414d adds

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   Good news, you've accidentally lost your phone. Bad news, it was unexpectedly found by Qin Shi Huang. "How is my Great Qin Empire now?" Qin Shi Huang asked curiously. "Your Majesty, the fate of the Great Qin Empire is sealed; it will end after only two generations, beyond redemption," you replied helplessly. "Young man, do you have a way to save the Great Qin?" Qin Shi Huang urgently sought a solution. "I have 'Three Hundred Methods of Healthy Living' here. If Your Majesty studies it carefully, perhaps you can prolong your life and live to your seventies or eighties," you offered a seemingly unrelated suggestion. "Young man, I am willing to heed your advice," Qin Shi Huang decided to adopt your suggestion. "Then, the first thing to do is to eliminate Zhao Gao," you proposed a crucial action.

2. 952 直 Live Appraisal: Buddy, You’re in for It Now 直播鉴宝：宝友你可真刑啊 Writing with a Sword in Jiange剑阁执笔Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming + Antiques Appraisal + System] Qin bricks and Han tiles, Warring States jade, Tang sabers and Song paintings, Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, and Ming and Qing imperial tombs lined up in a row! Vast and glorious Xia has a history of five thousand years, as immense as the sea and enduring through the ages. The six-hundred-year-old Forbidden City is brimming with treasures! One day, master appraiser Ye Ling transmigrated and activated the livestream antiques appraisal System, setting 6.1kReads9.1Score48314d adds
3. 953 第 The Seventh Squad Specializes in Ganging Up 第七队专业以多欺少 MuziABC456木子ABC456Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Urban Superpowers + Ensemble Team + Rousing Battles + Rule-Based Combat + Slow-Burn Growth + Dual Power Systems] A dual power system combining the Four Symbols telekinesis setting with Superpowers. The battles are tactical and carefully paced, not brainless. They’re full of passion, strategy, and rules, and every fight has been thoughtfully designed. Perfect for readers who enjoy watching a team grow and aren’t in a rush to see the protagonist crush everyone from the start. The Divine arrived, 72Reads—Score18714d adds

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   The story utilizes the four elements of wind, fire, water, and earth, with detailed combat and meticulously designed moves for each character. It's an ensemble piece, with six individuals each pursuing their own paths, yet always managing to unite in crucial moments. It's not a mindless, wish-fulfillment novel; it's a slow-burn, gradually building suspense. A good read if you're looking for something to read.

4. 954 娱 Showbiz: My Opera Heritage Is Exposed on a Beloved Reality Show 娱乐：我戏曲传人，被向往曝光了 Too Early太早早Urban179k WordsCompleted Mu Fengqing transmigrated to a parallel world and became an inheritor of traditional opera. It was an ordinary morning of training, and Mu Fengqing sang for the first time. Just then, Zhao Xiaodao, a newly added regular guest on the entertainment show, arrived at the village opera stage to livestream. No one could have imagined that countless viewers would witness the scene. Mu Fengqing’s performance of “Red Cliff” stunned a million viewers and made everyone appreciate the charm of China’s cultu 1.5kReads7.3Score15714d adds
5. 955 百 A Legacy of a Hundred Skills: I Only Know a Tiny Bit of Everything 百技传承：我都只会亿点点 Little Romance小小演义Urban709k WordsCompleted After Xiao Yunyi and his wife parted amicably, he took their three-year-old daughter and returned to the countryside. Then, while fishing one day, he unexpectedly acquired the Legacy of a Hundred Crafts. From then on, he could gather the faith of all living beings and learn traditional intangible cultural heritage crafts in his dreams. For example: bamboo weaving, wood carving, oil-paper umbrella making, Chinese martial arts, embroidery, iron painting, and iron tree silver flowers. As time went 3.5kReads9.0Score29014d adds
6. 956 山 Tales of the Shocking Shan Hai Tomb 山海惊墓录 Baishan Yutang白山玉堂Mystery118k WordsCompleted I was born in Northeast China, at the western foot of Changbai Mountain. From there, my journey began, crossing rivers and enduring hardship. Everything started there. The strange and uncanny things I encountered in those years, I wanted to bury deep in my heart and let time wear them away. But nightmares came again and again, disturbing my sleep. Whenever I woke with a start, I often felt I could barely breathe, and the pain cut to the bone. Thinking it over, I finally decided to put pen to pap 8.1kReads7.0Score95014d adds

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   I love books like this, where everything is interconnected, and the foreshadowing is gradually revealed as you follow the story's plot. It's really well-written.

7. 957 山 Tomb of Mountains and Seas 2 山海惊墓录2 Baishan Yutang白山玉堂Rural Life138k WordsCompleted Where will we end up if we keep going down? At the Earth's core? The darkness seems to cling to our skin and seep into our bones. Aren't we underground? Then why is there an endless river of stars above us? 788Reads—Score27314d adds
8. 958 疯 The Mad Fatekeeper 疯癫司命 Eleven-Year-Old Chili Oil十一岁的辣椒油Modern Romance175k WordsOngoing The counter broke three years ago, but I’ve been doing better than anyone. The people in the Mad Zone call me a witch. The people in the Quiet Zone call me a virus. I only want to protect the theater my grandfather left me, but the developers have given me just seven days. I dig three things out from the bottom of a box: a shadow puppet, a Nuo mask, and a pair of scissors. The craft passed down by my ancestors becomes the only way to fight the rules. The price is this: every time I walk throu —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Highly recommended! Chinese culture, trendy style, female lead with no romantic partner! People in the crazy zone call me a fortune teller, people in the quiet zone call me a virus. I just want to protect the theater my grandfather left behind, but the developer only gave me seven days. I dug out three things from the bottom of my trunk: shadow puppets, Nuo masks, and scissors. The craftsmanship passed down from my ancestors became the only means to defy the rules. The price is—every time I walk through the mortal world, there's another version of myself in the mirror.

9. 959 山 Records of the Shocking Tombs of Shan Hai 3 山海惊墓录3 Baishan Yutang白山玉堂Mystery203k WordsCompleted Some hear breathing but cannot find its source; some see a shadow but cannot tell whether it is their own or some being from the sea. It feels neither anger nor joy. The moment you step inside, it remembers you, and you will never be able to leave. 502Reads—Score25814d adds
10. 960 造 The Dreamweaver Is on Another Killing Spree 造梦师她又杀疯了 Jiang Li将李Ancient Romance212k WordsCompleted Chi Songyi can enter people’s dreams. As a secret, unofficial member of the county magistrate’s staff, she has helped the imperial court solve many cold cases with this ability. It wasn’t until the old case involving her parents was reopened that she learned her true surname and where she came from. She also learned that a blade in the capital had once been stained with the blood of her entire family. Her only ally is Pei Yuan, the fearsome magistrate of the Court of Judicial Review. She digs fo 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's no clingy, love-struck nonsense; the female lead's mind is solely focused on solving cases and surviving. The romance is just right—a simple gesture like carrying a lantern to light the way is more effective than ten sweet words. We need more female leads who are dedicated to their careers and rely on their abilities.

11. 961 山 Tales of the Shanhai Tomb 4 山海惊墓录4 Baishan Yutang白山玉堂Mystery194k WordsOngoing A low, eerie chuckle drifted from deep within the desolate woods. The red cloth that had been offered in worship swayed from a branch. Ancient paper ash and dying incense lay scattered on the ground, and faded red cords hung deep in the forest. It looked up at me, its mouth splitting into a grin. 424Reads—Score24014d adds
12. 962 死 A Billion Deaths Later, I've Driven China's 749 Bureau Insane 死亡亿万次，我逼疯华夏749局 Little Little Falling Leaf小小小落叶Urban413k WordsCompleted [Power-Fantasy Takeoff]+ [749 Bureau]+ [Superpowers]+ [Ancient Martial Arts and Qigong]+ [Epic Worldbuilding]+ [A Little Comedy] Chu Sheng, a high school senior, suddenly binds himself to a System. The first thing the System bro says is: [Host, hurry up and die!] Chu Sheng: “? Your mom...” [If you die, I’ll get you back on your feet. You’ll get stronger when you come back to life!] “...May your mom enjoy good health.” Chu Sheng immediately tries his luck at getting hit by a car. He gets scat 5.6kReads8.5Score69014d adds
13. 963 收 Collecting Corpses, Ghosts, and Immortals 收尸，收诡，收仙人 Raincoat Warrior雨衣战神Eastern Fantasy548k WordsOngoing (Supernatural horror, cultivation, ordinary protagonist, no System, no transmigration) A poor young man from a small town becomes a corpse collector to earn enough to marry. Before long, he stumbles into a strange and magnificent world of immortals and gods... 845Reads—Score10314d adds

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    A bizarre cultivation novel featuring a protagonist who is an indigenous person from another world. No system, no transmigration, a true mortal's journey—born from the lowest rungs of society, with no special bloodline, background, or cheat codes.

14. 964 从 From the Great Qin Onward: Emperors of Every Dynasty Survive in the Classic of Mountains and Seas 从大秦开始，历朝皇帝的山海求生 Little Daoist Yitian小道字易天Eastern Fantasy169k WordsOngoing [Fun and Games]+ [Adventure]+ [Classic of Mountains and Seas]+ [Emperors] Starting with Qin Shi Huang, the emperors of every Chinese dynasty descend into the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas after they die. One day in the Shanhai Realm equals one year in the outside world. The emperors can explore the realm and enter secret domains, searching another world for divine weapons and treasured relics to grow stronger and face the realm's many dangers and opportunities. Day 1, Ying Zheng arr 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Some bosses have created stories of emperors from various dynasties entering the Classic of Mountains and Seas, combining history and mythology—two of China's most representative traditional cultures. Come and take a look!

15. 965 开 I Awakened a Pen from the Start, and You Call That Good-for-Nothing? 开局觉醒一支笔，你管这叫废柴？ Piltover Detective皮城大侦探Urban1.4M WordsCompleted He transmigrates to a parallel world and awakens a supernatural ability in the form of a calligraphy brush. What should he do? Easy! Write the character for fire, set a mountain ablaze, and spend the rest of your life behind bars! Write the character for wind, charge ahead without hesitation, and become the happiest wind swordsman around! Write the character for thunder, and use an anti-aircraft cannon to swat a mosquito. Now that's satisfying! What? He can also bring the imagery of poems to lif 9.3kReads9.2Score79114d adds
16. 966 全 Global: I Memorized Three Thousand Daoist Texts and Changed Class to Celestial Master 全民：我背诵三千道藏转职天师 Moderate Ink Brush中庸点墨Urban3.1M WordsCompleted [Everyone Changes Class + No Harem + Passionate Action + Multiple Classes + Invincible Leveling] A hundred years ago, otherworldly races invaded at will, bringing humanity to the brink of extinction. To fight back against the demon beasts, everyone undergoes a class change at the age of twelve. Only by becoming a class-changer and continually leveling up can one reach the pinnacle of the world! On the day of his class change, Ye Xiang became a Taoist priest with a natural level of ten. But Taois 54.1kReads9.0Score4.8k14d adds
17. 967 在 Before We Destroy the World, Slay the Gods 在我们毁灭世界之前，杀穿诸神 Jiuyan Oh九言哦Urban707k WordsOngoing As four-dimensional Outer Gods cross into our world and devour it, humanity sinks into ruin. They stand between heaven and earth, and with the fiery passion of youth, boldly proclaim to the world: Not an inch of the Nine Provinces will be surrendered. If the world is doomed, then we will slaughter every god and remake heaven and earth! 15Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! It's a martial arts ensemble piece, but it cleverly incorporates traditional Chinese culture. The opening scene shows people in the future sleeping on New Year's Eve, unaware of the meaning of "Happy New Year." It also features many local customs and traditions. A masterpiece!

18. 968 不 The Unrecorded 不足录者 Hoover Is a Brute胡佛是一莽夫Historical236k WordsCompleted This novel is also titled The Pamir Crime Boss: I Worked as a Tour Guide in the Late Qing. I am Wa Han, known as Pei Zu Lu, “Eagle,” and once the head of the Eighth Mountain Lodge of the Gelaohui. To find the hidden Shangri-La, a secret realm that could turn this chaotic age around, I agreed to guide the British scholar Yintan Si and his archaeological team, doing what people today would call working as a tour guide. My sworn brother Tu Fu grabbed me and warned, “After all these years, you sti 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hardcore research, Western Region culture. A small incident that occurred in the northwest frontier during the Gengzi year (1900). Alias—Pamir Black Boss: I worked as a escort in the late Qing Dynasty.

19. 969 红 Writing a New Novel in the Style of Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼笔法写新书 Yinweizi隐微子Ancient Romance132k WordsCompleted I once read Dream of the Red Chamber and admired Cao Xueqin’s talent. Every character and every line in his writing had its source and its history. Many have tried to continue the novel through the ages, but none have done it well. I know I cannot match Mr. Xueqin, so I have written a new book in what I consider the style of Dream of the Red Chamber, for everyone to enjoy and have a little fun with. A difference of a single character can mean a world of difference; a single thought can endure fo 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you don't mind the mix of classical and vernacular Chinese, you can take a look.

20. 970 我 I Have a Secret Realm Connected to Every Dynasty 我有个秘境通各朝各代 Old Yellow Ox老呀黄呀牛Historical1.2M WordsCompleted At 76, he’s still working for the Heavenly Dao. He is Yang Guang reborn, making amends for Yang Guang’s sins. Zhu Yuanzhang arrives, Li Shimin arrives, the First Emperor arrives, and so do the Han founder and Emperor Wu... He discovers that historical figures are more than names or labels. They are real people, with virtues and flaws shaped by their times, not something to be judged on a whim. He takes crown princes as disciples, hoping to carry on their policies and build a golden age of Chines 1.7kReads—Score10014d adds

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    This should be considered quite traditional Chinese style.

21. 971 北 The Great Song’s Bandit King of Youyun Mountain 北宋幽云大山贼 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical255k WordsCompleted Wang Haichuan worked at a steel mill. Unable to stand the workshop supervisor’s constant harassment, he argued with him and was given three months off. To ease his frustration, Wang Haichuan went hiking in the mountains of the Youyun region of Shanxi. During a rainstorm, lightning struck him, warping time and sending him to Yunzhou in the third year of Tianqing, during the Northern Song reign of Emperor Huizong, in the Zhenghe era. At the time, the sixteen prefectures of Youyun were beset by one 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let the heroes of the Southern Ming Dynasty who resisted the Qing Dynasty see the light of day again.

22. 972 重 Reborn, I Became an Intangible Cultural Heritage Star Through Chaozhou Embroidery 重生后我靠潮绣成了非遗顶流 Like Gold, Like Tin如金如锡Modern Romance140k WordsCompleted [Career-driven heroine + equally matched leads + she is reborn, he transmigrates + taking the initiative to turn the tide + a fashion-obsessed, lovesick CEO falls for me + intangible cultural heritage] This is a story steeped in Chaoshan charm: distinctive architecture, delicious food, local customs... (Everyone is welcome to visit the Chaoshan region. The food is great, and there's plenty to see and do!) In her previous life, the Xu family’s embroidery workshop was neglected and on the verge of 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist comes from a family of Chaozhou embroidery masters, and after her rebirth, she dedicates herself to promoting Chaozhou embroidery.

23. 973 一 Along the Way, I Saw All the Flowers of Chang'an 一路看尽长安花 Free-Spirited Wind随性自由风Historical386k WordsOngoing From the Northern Zhou to the end of the Tang Dynasty, a little-known chapter of history: After a century of division between north and south, Yuwen Yong endured in silence for twelve years before eliminating the treacherous and seizing power in a single night. During six years of personal rule, he reformed the military, defeated Northern Qi, and unified the north, laying the foundations for good governance with his reverence for scholarship. He ended chaos through force and forged the spirit o 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Spanning the Northern Zhou, Sui, and Tang dynasties, it is both a historical record and a cultural heritage.

24. 974 济 The Legend of Jigong 济公传奇 Wang Zhongting王钟亭Eastern Fantasy7.7M WordsOngoing Gods and monsters meet history in this tale, as the Arhat Who Tames Dragons descends into the mortal world. From the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han, to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang. The Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing bring the eras to a close; China's history is full of twists and turns. The Eight Immortals, Ji Gong, and countless other legends, all told in this book. Ten lifetimes of cultivation to save all beings, with Ji Gong's prequel and sequel. T 226Reads8.0Score—14d adds
25. 975 顾 Gu Yizhong Is Reborn Before the Events of The Lone Boat 顾易中重生在孤舟剧情之前 Not Iced Tea不是冰红茶Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Gu Yizhong is reborn in 1936. The original A Lone Boat begins in June 1941, but this story starts with his rescue of Lin Shujuan in Hong Kong in early 1939. Since the timeline has changed dramatically, much of the plot will have to be newly created. Your support is greatly appreciated. To make the story’s progression as plausible as possible, feel free to share your theories about what happens next in the discussion area, preferably with sound reasoning. I hope to work together with fellow fans 549Reads8.1Score10214d adds
26. 976 六 A Grand Account of the Six Realms 六道广记 Long Chuanjun龙川俊Urban352k WordsOngoing [Decisive and Ruthless + Infinite Worlds + Positive Energy + Ensemble Cast and Dungeon Worlds + A New Kind of Transmigration] People say the Six Paths are the Heavenly Path, the Asura Path, the Human Path, the Animal Path, the Hungry Ghost Path, and the Hell Path: the six destinations through which all beings cycle in reincarnation. The entire world is formed by the beings of the Six Paths revolving through the cycle. Nothing can escape the words “cause and effect.” Good deeds bring blessings, w —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This contains authentic traditional culture.

27. 977 全 Everyone Becomes a Saint 全民成圣 My Family's Yubao我家雨宝Urban207k WordsOngoing Five thousand years of Chinese history. Do you know that each dynasty had its own way of reckoning the days? Do you know that this universe is preparing to evolve into a higher-level universe? Do you know that we are in the modern era now, but before long it will be the Republican period? Do you know what kind of brilliant world awaits the present age of technology and martial artists? Join the beloved hero Sun Wukong as he leads us through a mythological version of five thousand years of Ch 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Five thousand years of Chinese history

28. 978 一 One Sword Reaches the Heavens, and All Sects Bow 一剑灵霄，万宗俯首 Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Purple红的黄的蓝的绿的紫的Xianxia451k WordsCompleted Ye Chen, an outer disciple of the Xuantian Sect, possesses a Dao-touched spirit physique. He studies spells, comprehends sword arts, cultivates the alchemical path, and fights the demon race. He enters secret realms, obtains rare treasures, and displays astonishing talent and decisive ruthlessness. Step by step, he rises to the peak of the immortal path. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 979 穿 Transmigrate as an Empress, and Become Best Friends with Xiao Yanzi and Ziwei 穿越皇后我和小燕子紫薇成了闺蜜 Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Purple红的黄的蓝的绿的紫的Female-Channel Fanfiction205k WordsCompleted A stage accident sends me transmigrating into the harem of the Great Qing, where I even become the Empress. But my situation is tough: the Emperor dislikes me, the Empress Dowager loathes me, and the other consorts refuse to accept me. But how hard can that be? Just watch me win the Emperor's heart and the Empress Dowager's affection. Singing and dancing aren't enough? Then I'll tell jokes and do magic tricks... Oh, and there's Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei, too. Hehe, come be my besties! 97Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 980 拔 Batu the Tsar: The Pinnacle of Power in the Thirteenth Century 拔都沙皇：十三世纪的权利之巅 Fanchen繁宸Historical569k WordsOngoing The most powerful person in history was not Qin Shi Huang or Emperor Wu of Han, nor Tang Taizong or Song Taizu, nor Genghis Khan, Temujin, or Alexander the Great. It was not even Queen Victoria, who built the British Empire on which the sun never set. It was Batu, the Saiyin Khan, who led the western campaign with his eldest son, marched from the Mongolian steppe to the gates of Vienna, and established the Golden Horde. As a young man, Batu joined his father Jochi on campaigns across the lands, 417Reads—Score12114d adds

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    The most powerful person in history was not Qin Shi Huang or Emperor Wu of Han, nor Emperor Taizong of Tang or Emperor Taizu of Song, nor Genghis Khan or Alexander the Great, nor even Queen Victoria who founded the British Empire. It was Batu Khan, who led his eldest son on a westward expedition from the Mongolian steppes to the gates of Vienna, establishing the Golden Horde. The young Batu accompanied his father Jochi on his campaigns, achieving remarkable feats that fueled Jochi's growing claim to the Mongol Khanate. However, due to doubts about Jochi's lineage, he was consistently excluded from the succession, constantly subjected to rumors and gossip, and ultimately died in despair. Batu inherited Jochi's fiefdom and, with his exceptional talent, became the commander of his eldest son's westward expedition, leading 150,000 cavalry from the Mongolian steppes all the way to the gates of Vienna. He conquered the Rus' principalities, defeated Hungary, blitzed Poland, pushed past Moscow, reached the Danube, and even defeated a 400,000-strong European coalition army with only 40,000 cavalry, conquering more than twenty countries in seven years. After the death of Ögedei Khan, the princes who had campaigned westward returned east to vie for the throne. Batu Khan, leveraging the momentum of his western campaigns, established the vast Golden Horde, known to Europeans as Sain Khan and revered by Russians as "Tsar Batu." Later, tensions escalated between Batu and the Mongol Great Khan Güyük. In a critical moment, Güyük died suddenly, and Batu swiftly installed Möngke Khan as Khan, becoming the de facto ruler of the Mongol Empire. Coupled with his powerful position as Khan of the Golden Horde, his power was unprecedented, making him one of the most dazzling figures at the pinnacle of power in the 13th century.

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