Section 1454: Incompetent Apprentice

Chapter 1454 The Ineffective Apprentice

The two bosses wanted to be heroic for a while, but seeing Li Cong's smiling face, it's better not to say anything at the moment. Although this person said he was a gangster, this guy didn't make sense at all. Yes, such a person will definitely not be able to reason with himself, so it's better not to play crazy right now. m

"Since my sister has guests here, let's not bother. We can still discuss the matter we said. If my sister has time, she can come to me." The woman in red would have been charming in the past They glanced at Li Cong, but at this time he obviously didn't have the guts. In their eyes, Li Cong looked like a demon at this time. Such a person killed a few people without any abnormality at all. What mental quality.

"Okay, since that's the case, I'll entertain my guests first, and I won't send them off, but please take your partners away." Qin You'er also knows how to take advantage of the situation, and she didn't even have it just now. Soft, it is naturally impossible to deal with these corpses by yourself at this moment, if they take the corpses out, they will definitely be charged with this account, if the men of the wretched man outside watch these two guys What would they think if they brought out the corpse of their boss? They wanted to refuse this errand, but Li Cong raised his hand cheerfully, and the meaning was obvious. If you don't follow through, maybe you will be the same as the guy lying on the ground. Here we go But no disobedient person can get out alive.

"Okay, this is naturally our business, Miss Qin, please chat with your guests slowly, we are going out." The burly man said with a smile, damn it, if there is such a demon in this room How can I talk to you like this? Are our brothers all vegetarians? He glanced at the woman in red, and both of them could see what the other meant. They thought they would go back to a meeting and calculate and die. It seems that it can’t be like that now. Everyone knows what’s going on when they carry the corpse out. If you don’t rush to do things, what are you waiting for? Wait for that guy’s subordinates to come and ask yourself their boss How did you die? The two families beat your family, and your family is still scattered, of course it will be soon, and the Qin family will definitely not get involved.

Li Cong sent the two guys and their men out with a smile. There was still a bloody smell in the room. Although Qin Youer had seen such a bloody scene since she was a child, she still felt a little uncomfortable about such a thing. How comfortable, "Mr. Li Yi, thank you for what happened just now, how about we change places?" Her smile is also very beautiful, but at this moment Li Cong looks at her with loving eyes, as if he saw his own Like the younger generations, if Li Congzhen married the Qin family back then, the person in front of him would also call him uncle. The third lady of the Qin family asked me to help her make a movie, but I didn't agree, and the number of times he came to the United States in the future was also less. Fewer and fewer, I really don't know how it is now.

"Okay, I have no objection. If Ms. Qin has no objection, let's go out for a walk. The sunshine outside is very good, and it's my first time in Philadelphia.

It's hard to believe there are such quiet cities in the United States. "Li Cong pointed to the outside and said, compared with the blood in the house, the scenery outside is much better.

Qin Youer nodded and didn't let her two entourages follow. Karelina is busy holding the USB flash drive to analyze with the people from the investigation department of the energy group here, so she didn't Follow Li Cong, and Li Cong also knows that there is nothing good to come here, so naturally he didn't bring her. No matter what this woman does, men should not bring her into the world of blood. Li Cong's thoughts, he just did that. Qin Youer felt that this person would not bring him any danger. Although Philadelphia seemed safe, it was also a crisis for Qin Youer, so After the two went out, there were still a few people following them outside, but they followed a little farther away.

"Mr. Li Yi, may I ask what is your relationship with my grandfather? Don't blame me for taking the liberty. In fact, no one in the family mentioned you before." No wonder this girl is suspicious, after all, now The Qin family is completely different from before. This big family who is a little turbulent may not be able to bear it. This girl is also responsible for her own family. It can't be because this guy helped me just now, and she is also herself. He felt that he was safe with himself, so he gave up asking this guy. You must know that the Skull and Bones used all kinds of tricks to frame them before, including such things as helping first and then suppressing them. .

"Hehe, the relationship between me and your grandfather can be said to be one, um, how should I put it, let's say he is my teacher. When I came to the United States, I had nothing. It was your grandfather who helped me establish It’s just that I can’t help you all these years.” Li never wanted to talk too much with this little girl, because Qin Wuye’s son and others didn’t like Li Cong’s help very much. It is Li Cong who may bring all this in the future. They can definitely gain a foothold on the east coast by relying on their own energy. One of the reasons for not contacting them is that the Qin family has become the third generation now, and they should not be as conservative as the second generation, but Li Cong still doesn't want to take risks. If this little girl is the same as his fathers, then I just came over to have a look and then left. If she adapted his ideas, maybe I could still provide some help.

"I've never heard of my grandfather having such a powerful apprentice. Although I haven't seen my grandfather's kung fu, I have seen several of my grandfather's apprentices. It seems that none of them have the skill of yours." Qin You'er is not a fool either. Listening to what Li Cong said, she naturally knew that Li Cong didn't want to continue talking about this question, so she stopped asking and just walked slowly with Li Cong. There is still a gap in the age of her father, but that is the reason for Li Cong Shaoxing. If it is true about age, Li Cong can be his father. After all, Li Yinluan is not much younger than this girl Let alone, at this moment, Qin Youer really has the feeling of taking Li Cong as an elder in her heart. It is really hard to explain this thing clearly. When Qin Wuye saw Li Cong back then, he also regarded Li Cong as a junior in his family. Yes, not only because of Li Cong's generosity, but also for various other reasons. Li Cong feels the same way when he sees this girl at the moment.

"You'er, who is this person? Why haven't I seen it before? Just now I heard that those people came to your place to make trouble, so I rushed here immediately. There was a traffic jam on the road. Your second uncle and the others I'm here too." Just as the two of them were silent and continued their father-daughter relationship, several black cars stopped, and the person who got out of the car, Li Cong, also knew him, and this was Qin Wuye's great apprentice , it seems that it is already a few years old, Qin Youer's father is of the same generation as them, so it is reasonable for the uncle to say it, but at this moment Li Cong raised his eyes and glanced, this **** didn't he say it with his eyes open Nonsense, maybe there is no place in the United States that is free from traffic jams, but when Li Cong in Philadelphia really didn't encounter traffic jams, don't think too much, this guy must be an afterthought, and he really has him to show himself at this time.

Li Cong observed some changes in Qin Youer's eyes, and it seems that he doesn't believe in this reason, but this person can be regarded as an elder in the family, "I have seen the master, uncles, this Mr. Li is a grandfather My good friend, Mr. Li helped us solve the matter just now." Although I knew what was going on with these uncles in my heart, I still had to have skills on the surface at the moment, otherwise the people below would think that they were useless. Whether it is big or small, I will be in trouble at that time, and this is not something I can afford.

"He solved it for you, sir, you are a good friend of my master? I have been with my master since I was a child, and it has been decades since I was a child. Why don't I know you?" The uncle looked suspiciously. He glanced at Li Cong, and none of the senior brothers behind him knew Li Cong. He did follow Qin Wuye back then, but this guy was ambitious and talented. Unable to be loved by Qin Wuye, he has always been in charge of a small business and can't do any big things. Back then, Li Cong only met him once.

Except for a few good ones, these brothers and sisters have already started to stand on their own. Although their abilities are not very strong, they can be used in various places. If the Qin family has something to do, they will stand up To put it bluntly, the Qin family may not be like this. In fact, it’s fine if you don’t care about it, but you can’t count on the Qin family. Most of the Qin family’s assets on the east coast have been divided up. It can’t be said that they are not among them. It's a credit, otherwise, the Qin family wouldn't have declined so quickly. From a giant on the West Coast to a giant in Philadelphia, the gap is not so big.

"Hehe, of course you don't know me anymore. When I met Qin Wuye, I was still an unknown junior, and I still am. So if you don't know me, you don't have to doubt me. Qin Wuye's favorite is Chinese Taijiquan, but he likes to reverse the move when he hits the white crane airing its wings. I think you will know this if you are all disciples of Qin Wuye. This is actually what I told him back then , This kind of inversion has an effect on the body, if you only practice this way, it will definitely help you.” If you have any experts, you will know it when you take a shot. Li Cong told Qin Wuye this point, and from that From now on, Qin Wuye will only educate the younger generation in this way, but it is strictly forbidden to spread it. After looking at it one by one, it seems that this person is really an old friend of the master. These people were all gathered together at the moment. It's not without any benefits to stand on the sidelines and let the three major gangs bully the Qin family. At least these people have received millions of dollars each. It's just a moral thing to come here now, traffic jams and so on There are things everywhere, but I didn't expect that this time the matter would explode. There is nothing wrong with the Qin family, and a boss died, and the old man's friend came out again. Don't ask, the boss was killed by this guy in front of him up.

Qin Youer looked at Li Cong in surprise. Grandpa told her about this, and said that she would not know if it was not her own. The expressions on the faces of these uncles in front of her are not fake. It seems that this guy is really an old friend of Grandpa. Woolen cloth.

"Since your Excellency can say this, I think it is an old friend of the family teacher, but why there has been no news for many years, how could it come out at this time? I don't know where you are?" It's on the street, and the surrounding area is also the territory of the Qin family anyway, so these people chatted with Li Cong on the street.

"Hehe, those are some of my own private matters, and it is inconvenient to disclose them to you. By the way, I heard that the property of the Qin family in San Francisco seems to have something to do with you. I checked with someone. The Qin family retreated back then. When things worth billions of dollars were in your hands, they were sold for hundreds of millions of dollars. I think it would be difficult for you to explain this matter if the old man asked. Now the old man is gone, but the descendants of the old man Still, I hope you can spit it all out, if you don't want to take it, I can't help it, but you have seen the dead one, will your heads be harder than theirs? What happened to the Qin family all these years Those of you who came here know that you don’t know how to thank the old man for his kindness back then, but you actually came up with such an idea, I don’t think this is what people in the world should have, I hope you listen to me, it will be good for you.” Li Cong didn’t say anything He is telling the truth about saving these people some face. The reason why these people grew up so fast back then is directly related to their annexation of the Qin family's assets.

They are very happy when eating, but it may be more difficult to make these people spit it out. When they wanted to annex their master's property, they decided that a road had gone dark. If Qin Wuye was alive At that time, it was estimated that none of these people would make it, and if anyone did it, they would definitely be hunted down by everyone, but now they have all made it. It also has something to do with the greed in their hearts. Besides, the Skull and Bones Society doesn't pay much attention to the Qin family's affairs now, and now they can completely spit out the Qin family's assets. Besides, what Qin Youer didn't know was that these people back then were saying They wanted to keep those things for the Qin family temporarily, but they never mentioned those things afterwards, and now they took those things for granted as their own, and now Li Cong directly untied their scars, and it was still in front of Qin. The faces of You'er and the others were a little bit uncomfortable, and the third child, Nie Hetu, immediately cut his voice in disdain.

"Sir, no matter how good your relationship with our master was before, you are an outsider now, how can you take care of our own family affairs, besides, we naturally had our own plans for what happened back then, Now that You'er is still so young, if we just give it to her like this, there may be losses, and the old man also hopes that the people of the Qin family can live a good life in the future, so it's better not to have anything to do with those assets, and every year we They will also hand over part of the money, these are what the Qin family deserves, and we have not missed these." After this guy finished talking, the rest of the people felt confident, yes, we also give it every year. The Qin family's money, we are not standing on the Qin family's assets for nothing, and who knows about the monopoly of assets back then, you don't know at all, these things are only known by these people among us.

"Hehe, the money you gave to the Qin family? If I remember correctly, you should be the third apprentice of the old man. When you first arrived in the United States, you were smuggled here on a South Vietnamese boat, and you were on the street with wild dogs. Guns and food, when the old man went out to fight, he saw you and brought you back. Before leaving, he handed over several nightclubs and some entertainment venues to you to manage, but after the old man left, you directly used various The method put these assets under your own name. As for the money you said to pay, it is simply ridiculous. Decades ago, you were required to pay one million US dollars, but now you pay 1 million US dollars every year. Are you kidding me? Not to mention anything else, the old man’s piece of land has appreciated nearly ten times in value over the past few decades. It was only two million dollars back then. What about now? It’s estimated that 20 million won’t be able to buy that piece of land. You've done the math, and you're fine with spending 100 million U.S. dollars, otherwise I'll help the Qin family get the money back." Li Wanlai had investigated all of this when he was a child, and now he's speaking logically, this The guy really did that. Although these people know that they swallowed a lot of money from the old man, no one knows that the other party is so thin. How many people don't know this guy's greedy face? There is some mocking of this guy.

"Who are you? It's none of your business if we give more or less about our own family affairs. Didn't we take down the master's family business back then? What if we took possession of it? It's none of your business." Ah, who knows where you came from, are you well-educated???" The young man who came out from behind stopped talking, and everyone thought that this guy had been knocked out, and they all surrounded him. When I was helping this guy in the past, I realized that this guy kept spitting out things from his mouth, not only blood, but also a lot of internal organs.

"Hehe, I can do whatever I want. What is my upbringing? It's about my parents. You can't say that. I'm sorry. That's how I act. If you don't agree , Just come up, don’t worry about this person, he won’t survive tonight, if you believe in God, if that guy from Jehovah can come out tonight, I think he can still be saved, otherwise I think it’s okay, I said don't pull out your guns. You all know how the underworld boss died just now. If you escaped, we would not be the solution. I have always been easy to talk, let's find a place to make an appointment Time to have a good talk, you know how you have done things these years, of course, except you." Li Cong pointed to a guy in a white shirt and said, this person is the youngest disciple of Qin Wuye, although he has followed these people all these years He does things as a human being, but he still respects his master very much. All the things Qin Wuye left him back then were given to the Qin family. He has really helped the Qin family these years, but this guy has not been very powerful all the time. Big, there's nothing you can do if you want to help more. Today, the Qin family was in trouble and he came back as soon as possible, but these people stopped him, and these people came with one or two people. This guy brought dozens of brothers here. They are all the same people, and they all received the favor of Qin Wuye. This guy is really a good guy, so Li Cong said he was excluded.

The one who was beaten to death was the fifth child. At this moment, everyone knew that Li Cong was powerful, and they also knew that it was impossible to confront Li Cong head-on. Those who dare to kill people are really lawless. Compared with this guy, they are too far behind. They can't compare with this guy. First of all, they have lost a lot in terms of momentum.

When the incident happened, Qin You'er never said a word. She knew what happened to these uncles. She also knew that her little uncle was good to the family, and this little uncle was also good to herself. As long as Li Cong didn't make trouble with them, she wouldn't care about them. Compared with those who came to plunder the Qin family's assets, these traitors are the most hateful. These people simply don't know what shame is. So Qin Youer's idea is that as long as she doesn't make trouble with the little martial uncle, she doesn't care about it. When Li Cong pointed at the little martial uncle just now, she thought that Li Cong was going to attack the little martial uncle, but she didn't expect to say What is more important is this, which also verifies that my vision is not wrong, and these uncles and uncles can rely on this.

The little senior uncle saw Li Cong saying that and didn't say anything. He stood behind Qin You'er. These senior brothers he had endured all these years were really enough. These people were always thinking about how to dig the Qin family's money, They have already got a lot, but these people are still not satisfied, but he glanced at Li Cong with some worry. Although these people are all not very good people, but the second son's son is a great person, The second child hasn't come yet. In fact, the second child is the one who gets the most among these people. It's just that this guy's son is a vice of Kraft Foods. Not many people know it, but one of his branches is clear, that is Oreo.

Kraft Foods Co., Ltd. (Kraft for short) (English: draft ds) is the second largest food company in the world, operating in 145 countries around the world. Is Philip? One of the subsidiaries of Morris Corporation. Employs more than 60,000 employees worldwide. Kraft's three core product lines are coffee, confectionery, dairy products and beverages. Kraft operates in more than 70 countries and its products are sold in 150 countries around the world. The two units of Kraft North America and Kraft International manage the US and Canadian markets, as well as the European and developing markets.

Oreo, which was born in 1912, quickly became the best-selling sandwich biscuit in the United States as soon as it went on the market. How did the name Oreo come about? People can't explain it. Some believe that Oreo's name comes from the French meaning "gold" because the original Oreo packaging was that color. Others believe that the Oreo cookie has a shape that resembles a hill, and that "mountain" is pronounced "Oreo" in Greek. Others believe that it is called so because of the simple pronunciation of "Oreo".

Now, it has become a part of American culture like basketball and Coke, and is known as the king of biscuits. Oreo biscuit's unique black and white sandwich, finely carved, is popular all over the world, making it unforgettable at first sight. The length to drop the Oreo cookies sold around the world is enough to go from the earth to the moon and back 6 times. Many interesting ways to eat Oreos have sparked a debate about "the best way to eat Oreos" - soak it in milk? Twist the biscuit and eat the filling first? In addition, everyone is still arguing: is it eaten alone? In a cake? Or as a dessert? Today, it still continues the unique eating method of "twisting, licking, soaking". And the second son's son is mainly in charge of Oreos. People at that level will naturally give some face to the entire United States, and the club in Philadelphia is the same.

Just when the little uncle was thinking about these things, these people felt that they couldn't say anything about Li Cong, so they didn't continue. They all got into the car and left. The remaining few people who didn't leave were his subordinates. The boss's expression turned aside, Li Cong looked up and saw that Qin You'er was a little unhappy.

"What's the matter? You can ask your little uncle. What I said is the truth. These people really lied to you a lot. Why do I feel that you are a little unhappy after doing so much?" Li Cong I don't understand, even Qin You'er's little uncle. In fact, I have wanted to do this for many years, but I didn't say it when I thought that the Qin family would rely on them.

"You, grandpa's friend, actually, don't grandpa know what they did in the past? Grandpa doesn't want to say it. He always feels that after so many years, there is no need to care about it. Besides, those assets are in their hands now." It is better in the hands of others than in the hands of others. I have known for a long time that I just don’t want to say it all. Sometimes when other people bully us, they will consider them more or less. It can be regarded as a mutual relationship. Let's use the relationship." Qin You'er said helplessly, Li Cong said that to them, and he didn't object, which means that the Qin family also meant the same thing, and it seems impossible for them to stand with the Qin family again in the future together.

"What do you call my grandfather's friend? I have a name. My name is Li Yi. Besides, I should be of the same generation as your junior uncle according to my seniority. You should respectfully call me uncle." Li Cong said speechlessly. Said, in fact, I counted as the same generation as Master Qin Wu, but even if I said that, I guess this girl would ignore me even more. It is not bad to get the title of uncle at this time.

"Actually, these things are useless in their hands. If I'm not wrong, there are also some of them who will join hands with you this time. Although their influence is not in Philadelphia, there are many of them. Those who pay attention to you, if it weren't for the assets of your Qin family, they would not be able to develop so fast. I think your little uncle is a good one. I know that if those assets are in the hands of the Qin family, they will probably attract the attention of the higher authorities Yes, that’s all right, just leave it to your little uncle, he still misses your grandpa very much, otherwise he wouldn’t bring someone back to prepare for the fight.” Li Cong is quite optimistic about this person After all, there are only dozens of people in their own power, and now they can be regarded as brought back. It takes a long time to look at one person. If Li never shows up, it is estimated that the Qin family will continue to be so depressed No, it's impossible for there to be any oil and water at all, but this guy has been taking care of the Qin family in the same way for decades. At this time, he even took out his own family property. Li Cong feels that after supporting such a person, he will help the Qin family There should be no problem, at least twenty years when this guy is alive.

"I have no objection, if you have the ability to make them spit it out to the little uncle, in fact, the current Qin family has developed to a bottleneck, or there will be a large amount of capital injection, and we will enter a new industry. Decentralized management will definitely not care about us, or now our Qin family can have the care of the above, and we can continue to develop to the west coast, but both of these are impossible." The little girl said helplessly. I never thought that it would be a disaster if those things really came back, and those people wouldn't let them get them with peace of mind.

"No, I don't have that much ability. Now I have a small club of dozens of people, and I can't manage it. Those things can do whatever they like. What kind of personality did I have in the past? Don't you know, You'er? Well, tell me to take care of so many things, it’s better to beat me to death, right, Brother Li, it’s nothing if you offended them just now, the second son’s son is a big shot now, we can’t offend him, if this guy speaks too much But don't take it too seriously, that guy knows some New York mafia families, and those big families can kill us with just a little finger." This guy really can't support the wall, Li Cong hasn't said yet Why did he start to evade? In fact, he was also depressed when he talked about the mafia. What happened to the mafia in the past? Why don't you have to be honest when you see your teacher, otherwise your party teachers won't give you face.

"Hehe, it's okay. Those people are all the same to me. I don't think these people will let it go. I think it's better for you to make some arrangements, so as not to let outsiders take advantage of it, but to let others take advantage of it." If these people occupy it, then you will die." Li Cong said with a smile.

"Now you know to remind me. Why didn't you know just now? I really don't know how to be an uncle and say that I am a good friend with my grandpa. I don't care. I am really tired of family affairs. The little uncle is also tired, so I will leave this matter to you, I put the fate of the entire Qin family in your hands, I can feel that you will not lie to us, so you have to handle this matter well." Little girl She pursed her lips and said, it's strange to say, this girl hasn't acted like a baby for so many years, what kind of magical power this Li Yi has, the little uncle at the side naturally couldn't figure it out even after thinking about it.

"Hehe, I'm naturally responsible for this matter, but I don't know much about your situation. I think it's better for you to take precautions. By the way, you said that there was a large amount of capital injection just now. Did you Have you taken a fancy to any projects recently?" Li Cong thought of what the little girl said just now, and Li Cong has no doubts about her business acumen at all, if she can help the Qin family in the formal business, it's okay, just provide funds , as long as you don’t use the funds of the energy group, there are still many ways to make money yourself. This is the United States where the rich gather. How I made money in Japan back then can be made here. Las Vegas What's the matter, I went to get it back with billions of dollars, it's nothing.

"Yeah, recently I want to enter real estate. I want to trim a world-class resort in Philadelphia. If there are two billion dollars, I can participate in it. This is a project of the US government. I evaluated it. , if we invest 2 billion US dollars in the next five years, we can produce at least 1 billion US dollars. A 50% rate of return is already very good, and this is a conservative estimate. I estimate that it will be enough in about two years. You must know that real estate is heating up all over the world." Qin You'er said, she didn't pay attention to Li Cong, in her opinion, this uncle is just good at skills, and his money skills are still not good, as for the little boy beside him Uncle Shi never thought about it. Leading a club of dozens of people can leave a maximum of one million US dollars per year. This is still a good age, and there is no such amount at other times. It is useless to find him .

It's only two billion US dollars. Li Cong thought it was such a big amount. Of course, he didn't nod at this time. This money must come from the right way. Let's see who is around here. , I don't mind going to him to fight for some money. Of course, I can't let this girl know about this idea. In that case, I don't think this girl will need it. I just use it myself so that others can't make others resent the Qin family.

"Real estate is very profitable recently. The house I bought was only half a million dollars, but now it is one million. Anyway, I am alone, and my wife and children are in Huaxia. If you use the money, I will sell it. Just let him go and live in the store." The little uncle said something, but there is a big difference between one million US dollars and two billion US dollars, but his heart is still okay.

"Forget it, little uncle, you keep your house honestly. It was given to you by grandpa. You can't sell it because of my affairs. You say you don't care, but I can tell that it has been there for ten years. Nothing was added." Qin You'er said unyieldingly, Li Cong really felt like an elder at that moment, as if his daughter was also like this when she talked to him like that.

The little uncle smiled. In fact, he was also reluctant. He actually stayed in the United States to repay Qin Wuye for his upbringing. In fact, he himself did not want to be here, otherwise he would not have given away his wife and children. It's better to go to Huaxia, and it's better to go to my hometown, where is the same as here, there are foreign devils everywhere.

"Recently the jewelry business is also good, but we have no connections. If the diamonds are smuggled, we can't do it." Li Cong became excited when the little girl talked about diamonds. We don't have other things. Diamonds are as good as mine. Like stones, there are as many as you want.

"How much profit can diamond smuggling make?" Li Cong is often in touch with this thing, but he is not very clear about it. After talking, the two rolled their eyes at Li Cong. How could this guy say yes Those who are in the mixed society, look at what they don’t understand now, the profit of such things is only second to that of the third child, this is definitely a big profit thing, all countries charge high luxury taxes on diamonds, smuggling can at least More than double the profit.

"You are so ignorant. I don't know what to say about you. The diamond merchants here generally smuggle in diamonds worth one million dollars and then sell them to other diamond merchants. They can earn two million dollars, that is, they earn one million dollars. Millions, if they make it into jewelry and sell it themselves, it will be three million in income, 200% profit, why not do it?" Qin Youer said helplessly, this transaction was witnessed by herself. Yes, there are many people who do it. Qin Youer also wants to open a jewelry store. It doesn’t need much, and it’s very good to start a business in Philadelphia. It's easier to say, after all, I have a bank at home, and I can still get 100 to 200 million, but this source of goods is not something I can get, and those big merchants who want less will definitely look down on them. If you have a lot of money, you don't have that money.