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<v Speaker 1>In this episode, we'll venture into a Shanghai museum where

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<v Speaker 1>curiosity sparks a renewable friendship amidst unexpected challenges.

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<v Speaker 5>Chuntia shang ha wellfusu jana jin Minsia, the chinchay kunz

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<v Speaker 5>shah Kutzigua, Guenela consi, jung chu Malahati rapansu, the tsi singing,

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<v Speaker 5>the jalant duty Shi kosssion long yen Wien she mean

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<v Speaker 5>quantin kurssosuation do jishi choma, the kurwa to boutaishan chang

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<v Speaker 5>Yuan zel Tai Tai jansa Igo gay tayan and the

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<v Speaker 5>Gentiesian the sie you do may Igashuman gelan tightened handur

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<v Speaker 5>wire your Yuja, you'll bear her further and laola further

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<v Speaker 5>gent tider shig mean zr Linden you high taigating thie

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<v Speaker 5>jan Jandersan Yo kerman di Shimei guarantee tanjeling man Ludushan

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<v Speaker 5>Ying will join your Guti yung Ti Shantan Shoda Miha

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<v Speaker 5>will do kocession on yan Handhan Sinti clee lao la

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<v Speaker 5>the gonzoma ling chung gushin way sail Jishu Darya will

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<v Speaker 5>fischhanga Ighnifansia will hurling the do Hua taishi i Tayan

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<v Speaker 5>by the gonzo yan Lee lin Shan siddhi Ja waiting

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<v Speaker 5>the RuSHA Jaha Susa Jishi Giantai Shandygashi and jung ji

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<v Speaker 5>tu yan Guja sen Shi pin Shanda Shuti sell shila Ah.

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<v Speaker 5>But how is she bet santladan wan Ti lin Ganzini

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<v Speaker 5>and cha shabet that is sh Sai ti do tassen

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<v Speaker 5>si shou tur within dra tiida Cleara Kankama, Yes you

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<v Speaker 5>bang Shama lin Yu siding Yah Dantaya is shi Isshi

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<v Speaker 5>Sailea and the conto Lisia. She'll beg him quite a

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<v Speaker 5>way for the Junja Tai Tala Sisi lin Ganzida shore

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<v Speaker 5>women silah gier DoD Gansini. The ju da Jes invite

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<v Speaker 5>her to jan Tamabi Ganza shu si Ja Lady Shueha.

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<v Speaker 5>We're putting hodel la si funga yeh Li simpanyo, the

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<v Speaker 5>fond thing yang Yanda Yo Kurli tou Ho tami san

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<v Speaker 5>ya Yiiti Tanta Gando guan yu ku session Yana wail

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<v Speaker 5>just Kristi Guanda, Tansian, Budhi Yangwei gan Yo Sinshin Yayan

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<v Speaker 5>Tamen Bala ju dung Chusi the Junyao sing Ar Linza

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<v Speaker 5>Yeshi da Chu La mang Luda Gunzu heme you wait

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<v Speaker 5>Tanguan Judo Hudong Doshi jing Guida, don't worry her Linzo

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<v Speaker 5>to Kristi Gua churn fung fumye yang Guang Yizo Taila

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<v Speaker 5>so hu Yu shi Ja Tamanjiji. You don sind the kaishi.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you

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<v Speaker 1>may have missed.

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<v Speaker 5>Twenty in the Shanghai wan Wu Fusu yang Guang, said

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<v Speaker 5>said Dadisha Yah.

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<v Speaker 1>In springtime Shanghai, everything comes back to life and sunlight

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<v Speaker 1>spills over the streets and alleys.

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<v Speaker 5>Qing Miindi the ting Chen with her chun Tien Shahwanda

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<v Speaker 5>Yo Kaya tunso Jin Shanghai Gua.

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<v Speaker 1>On the morning of the ching Ming Festival, Wei and

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<v Speaker 1>thousands of tourists walked into the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.

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<v Speaker 5>Guene Quanchaoming Lia Kunsi, jung Chu Ma La hal Ti

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<v Speaker 5>Htansu Dixi Si.

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<v Speaker 1>Inside the museum. It was spacious and bright, with an

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<v Speaker 1>aura of curiosity and exploration filling the air.

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<v Speaker 5>Sintia na jen lanju ti shi kutzeeshu lng Ye.

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<v Speaker 1>Today's exhibition theme was Renewable Energy.

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<v Speaker 5>Wei Shi mian Huanjin kusius Ye shun di jishi chu

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<v Speaker 5>Ma l cour Wa zubutaishen chang yin.

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<v Speaker 1>Zeota Wei was an environmental science student, full of a

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<v Speaker 1>thirst for knowledge, but not very skilled at talking with people.

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<v Speaker 5>Tai jan zayguguay tayan the Gentai tien zusie do me

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<v Speaker 5>yushu min.

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<v Speaker 1>He stood in front of a solar energy exhibit, carefully

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<v Speaker 1>reading each description.

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<v Speaker 5>Jela Antai tenaya hundur whi yu yu ja yao bi

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<v Speaker 5>al Hu Fuzi yen lao la.

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<v Speaker 1>There were many people in front of the exhibit, and

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<v Speaker 1>Wai hesitated, wondering whether to talk to the person in charge.

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<v Speaker 5>Fuzi Genthai the Shiga min yiaolingda Nihai taija tin si

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<v Speaker 5>Yi jianjin de sen yo Kumi Shimeigu and Pi.

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<v Speaker 1>The person responsible for the exhibit was a girl named Ling,

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<v Speaker 1>who was brimming with enthusiasm, earnestly explaining every question to

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<v Speaker 1>the visitors.

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<v Speaker 5>Kanjelin man lu de h ying where jun Yu guzi

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<v Speaker 5>un ti shantien shurda niha wud kutzeshn yen Haunga sinchi

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<v Speaker 5>krie leao la me the gonzoma.

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<v Speaker 1>Watching Ling's busy figure, Wave finally mustered up the courage

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<v Speaker 1>to step forward and said, Hello, I'm very interested in

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<v Speaker 1>renewable energy. Can we talk about your work.

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<v Speaker 5>Ling jia bouche Wei saugeshou darien wufeich han la ye

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<v Speaker 5>ni Fensha.

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<v Speaker 1>Ling turned around, smiling and said, of course, I'd be

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<v Speaker 1>delighted to share with you.

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<v Speaker 5>Wei ruling de de hi kai shi taya num band

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<v Speaker 5>the gun zu yen.

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<v Speaker 1>Li Wei and Ling's conversation began with the working principles

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<v Speaker 1>of solar panels.

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<v Speaker 5>Lin shansi de tieshe ja wai ting de.

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<v Speaker 1>Ju Chen, Ling explained in detail, and WEII listened intently.

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<v Speaker 5>Ja Tiu saiyeshi gan taischa the ygushi and jiung chi

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<v Speaker 5>Turen guja siensche pin shah nu shu ji su schi La.

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<v Speaker 1>However, just at that moment, an experimental device at the

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<v Speaker 1>exhibit suddenly malfunctioned and the data on the display screen disappeared.

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<v Speaker 5>Ah bouha ys schur bet hau sanchula dien wuint he

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<v Speaker 5>lin ganzinziencha shur bet, there is shizetteai dour tasien di

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<v Speaker 5>yu siescho zuzu.

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<v Speaker 1>Oh sorry, it seems the equipment has a problem. Ling

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<v Speaker 1>hurried to check the equipment, but there were just too

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<v Speaker 1>many people and she looked a bit overwhelmed.

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<v Speaker 5>Wizienjou tita kriyau can kama, Yes you will, nam ban Chama.

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<v Speaker 1>Seeing this way, proposed, can I take a look, maybe

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<v Speaker 1>I can help.

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<v Speaker 5>Li yusizin ya dantaya yeshi.

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<v Speaker 1>Sh Ling was a bit surprised, but she was willing

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<v Speaker 1>to give it a try.

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<v Speaker 5>Zeld gont nou lisya scho been kui dur hue fula juincha.

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<v Speaker 1>With the collaboration of both, the equipment was quickly back

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<v Speaker 1>to normal.

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<v Speaker 5>Taha la ni liing ganzi de shour great, thank you,

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<v Speaker 5>Ling said gratefully. Wei mien tiennes la gi yichie do

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<v Speaker 5>de gan sienni de jida.

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<v Speaker 1>Weai smiled shyly. It's all thanks to your guidance.

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<v Speaker 5>Jizi ye. Why the Hu Tzu Gian Tamenbize gang Zashu Si.

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<v Speaker 1>This unexpected co operation made them more familiar with each other.

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<v Speaker 5>Genel Anzie shu hu Wi bujin hu de La sie

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<v Speaker 5>luuen de fun Fuzila yehu de li y Simpongyo.

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<v Speaker 1>After the exhibition, Way not only obtained rich material for

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<v Speaker 1>his thesis, but also gained a new friend.

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<v Speaker 5>Saifunfa Yang yand Yo Khu li yu hu tamisel ye

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<v Speaker 5>Yi Zitan Tao con do gua yu Ku seshun yend Weilai.

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<v Speaker 1>After the departing tourists dwindled, they agreed to explore more

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<v Speaker 1>about the future of renewable energy together.

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<v Speaker 5>Jetski Gwanda Tansien Puji Yanhuei Sin shy ye Jan Tamin

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<v Speaker 5>Bala Judung chuji the Junyao Sin.

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<v Speaker 1>This expedition to the museum not only gave Way more

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<v Speaker 1>confidence in himself, but also made him realize the importance

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<v Speaker 1>of taking initiative.

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<v Speaker 5>Er Linza Yeshi da Chu La manglu de Gunzu jume

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<v Speaker 5>yue is Haan guanju the hu do Do shi Jinghua.

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<v Speaker 1>On the other hand, Ling realized that aside from busy work,

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<v Speaker 1>each interaction with a visitor was precious.

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<v Speaker 5>Dah wee he linzo chu Krizigua chunfung fu ye yang

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<v Speaker 5>guang yizu ta la so huy Shiji Sindha Kaeshi.

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<v Speaker 1>As We and Ling exited the Science and Technology Museum,

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<v Speaker 1>the spring breeze brushed their faces, and the sun remained

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<v Speaker 1>as bright as ever, seemingly hinting at a new beginning

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<v Speaker 1>between them.

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<v Speaker 3>Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.

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<v Speaker 3>Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then

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<v Speaker 3>in English.

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<v Speaker 5>Trim piet chimie, trim pie, springtime, yngquill young whaa yngquall.

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<v Speaker 1>Sunlight, How ti, how ti?

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<v Speaker 5>How t he curiosity, pensul pen soul, pensul exploration, could

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<v Speaker 5>say shill, could say shill, could say.

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<v Speaker 1>Shill, renewable, wah kolah kuhla thirst yo yi yo ye

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<v Speaker 1>yo yi hesitated Gucci, Gucci, Gucci, mustard, jush juh jushen intently.

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<v Speaker 5>Gujah Gujah Gujah.

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<v Speaker 1>Malfunctioned, selshi selshi seu shi disappeared, shull bet shall be

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<v Speaker 1>shull bet equipment show do what show do? Show do what?

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<v Speaker 1>Overwhelmed hoods up, hoods Up, hoods Up, collaboration ghanzee ganze

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<v Speaker 1>gan see gratefully.

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<v Speaker 5>Nian yeah, Nian yeah, mean yeah.

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<v Speaker 1>Shyley mean bad, nan By mean bad, Realize Judo Judo,

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<v Speaker 1>Judo initiative, jin que Jing quit Jing Quiet, precious ci

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<v Speaker 1>ci ci ci ci ci Aurrah, quen Chi, Quen child,

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<v Speaker 1>quen Chi spacious, Judee jude ye Judee theme, Yen Le

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<v Speaker 1>Yen Lee yan Li principles Yeah, she yeah yeah, experimental

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<v Speaker 1>Sien Shipping Senshepen Sien shiping display screen Pee pee Pee

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<v Speaker 1>proposed Jita Jita Jita, Guidance.

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<v Speaker 5>Tansier Tansie, Tansier Expedition, fin thay Yang Yeah, Fu fai

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<v Speaker 5>Yang Yeah, fin thay Yang Yeah.

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<v Speaker 1>Departing ye shit ye shit ye shit Hinting.

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