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<v Speaker 1>Fluid Fluent Dorg.

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<v Speaker 1>In this episode, will join Mingho as he discovers friendship

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<v Speaker 1>and new beginnings at Top bay Une Mountain amidst the

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<v Speaker 1>Dragon Boat Festival's vibrant tapestry right.

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<v Speaker 4>By chat hin sin sinti juonsu cha sensu yi for

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<v Speaker 4>candlngjoi sejanju guanzo the tri kunsi tins jan mean ha

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<v Speaker 4>jan tatin bin tanjah chandalunjo beside silo si yo yi

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<v Speaker 4>mean how she did see her child a yet tala

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<v Speaker 4>juli she will the senjo seeling, the pinzing her rationing

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<v Speaker 4>the funsia tagan dan sutil, the gunzo bujido way like

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<v Speaker 4>yozo snli chatting the name zing gian tatan da fuan

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<v Speaker 4>soo dandridejuna gian tayosifanci sishi i sho seda s in

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<v Speaker 4>trail mean haa ta title tand title upon your each

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<v Speaker 4>end each en gantong goga LUs yo hueli tatanti la yosi,

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<v Speaker 4>bushi yin sanrance sen joshima endni waits ye see dong

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<v Speaker 4>husein suin wen jesus in the shankhur santu kanta long

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<v Speaker 4>jo bi sama Jeshi you were using the gunazo the

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<v Speaker 4>golai she fourther dilling yo kur Laosi dun Huada dao

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<v Speaker 4>yo Lidia tatishan I mean lea cho man huli yan

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<v Speaker 4>yan Buju sayo to laod kundu syam ben Santa chatting douchu,

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<v Speaker 4>that mean how Hai Shibama lied to the b side

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<v Speaker 4>ziam bing you gushan shan guanjung sitting huang hu yambing

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<v Speaker 4>the transient Siti Hua dong sin hua za yang gwan

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<v Speaker 4>sasha and shot mean how the sinting be jiju fanwagan

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<v Speaker 4>ya buz da ma chen Jo sae guang Kami said

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<v Speaker 4>the gochuang jong mean hagan show down upon you. The

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<v Speaker 4>jichi huuen huad sinha Jayanta Tashi suka shang hu hu

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<v Speaker 4>su bugaiji shidzimend woman sil guang Hua SiO pon yo

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<v Speaker 4>hayo ju ju in the winner down long Jo chunggo

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<v Speaker 4>jundin sin Shi mean how Dana hidrong shangu is sitting

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<v Speaker 4>citizenship were like husi chu maan Weiji dambuingha waity tayshida

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<v Speaker 4>yo po yo huen Hua zuelinga huji Chung Jin Shu

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<v Speaker 4>Hue Guan xiavan Jung se Jo Nada de j Jung

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<v Speaker 4>Mean how Ja Dali Jun singh gu Shuga Tatyuding, Buzabad

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<v Speaker 4>Siti fun Bi Tilah Bashiya yumbashimbiind Yen huuen Huadagan ye

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<v Speaker 4>mu Jianlin meanh Yichen Hulijya Yizo zai Jian bier Kanjeten

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<v Speaker 4>Shan the yen Hua, Tamishan shi i ya ji da

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<v Speaker 4>Yoshi don see Za sing Jung Yung Yen bu Hue

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<v Speaker 4>bier shi hu jung yo En Hua Ryo jing Mean

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<v Speaker 4>how Jung yi Jiao da Lah shoui Siti the fun Sia.

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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 by Yin Shen shah.

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<v Speaker 4>Na Cha jing Jing Jingo Zulu Sahending jung Su shen

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<v Speaker 4>Chai San su yi Fu khanji sa min Jun the

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<v Speaker 4>long Juji.

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<v Speaker 1>The Bayoun Mountain. Tea pavilion sat quietly atop the peak,

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<v Speaker 1>with the fragrance of tea wa often throughout the entire mountain,

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<v Speaker 1>overlooking the bustling dragon boat festival below.

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<v Speaker 4>Serji Yen jou Guangzho de tuntienze Meh kunsi Sin si

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<v Speaker 4>Jaan Gua mi Meh.

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<v Speaker 1>During this time of year, spring in Guangzhou was at

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<v Speaker 1>its most beautiful, with fresh air and bright sunshine.

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<v Speaker 4>Niinhau janz Chatin bie Caanjehusha n lung Jo bi Sa

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<v Speaker 4>Siliu si yu.

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<v Speaker 1>Yi Mingho stood by the tea pavilion watching the dragon

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<v Speaker 1>boat races on the river, feeling somewhat Hesitantninghu Shi the

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<v Speaker 1>siu hu chad Yet Mingho was someone who enjoyed drinking tea.

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<v Speaker 4>Talai Juli shua li Senja Silinda pin sin Rejen shund Funca.

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<v Speaker 1>He came here looking for peace of mind and a

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<v Speaker 1>direction in life.

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<v Speaker 4>Pagangdan sezula Gunzo puji Dai la Azo Nali.

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<v Speaker 1>He had just quit his job and did not know

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<v Speaker 1>where his future would lead chatting.

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<v Speaker 4>De nin xing Jian Tagan d'alfan sou dansie ji de

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<v Speaker 4>juna Gian tayusiefin Sin.

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<v Speaker 1>The tranquility of the tea pavilion made him feel relaxed,

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<v Speaker 1>but the festival's excitement slightly distracted him.

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<v Speaker 4>Sishi Igushu si de s yin cha la Ninha.

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<v Speaker 1>At that moment, a familiar voice called out, Mingho.

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<v Speaker 4>Tatai too kanda de shtat a la pong yo yi Chen.

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<v Speaker 1>He looked up and saw his old friend I Chen.

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<v Speaker 4>Yi Chen gans hung Kula LUs ye hue.

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<v Speaker 1>La Iichen had just returned from studying abroad.

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<v Speaker 4>Pa can si la Yusi bushi yin sierenza senzao hm.

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<v Speaker 1>He looked somewhat out of place, obviously searching for something.

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<v Speaker 4>Layennyen writi sitong no hu sansun un jisu zind shun Hu.

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<v Speaker 1>The two hadn't seen each other for years and excitedly

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<v Speaker 1>asked about each other's recent lives.

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<v Speaker 4>Sansu can ka long jo bi Sama.

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<v Speaker 1>Would you like to go watch the dragon boat races.

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<v Speaker 4>Jeshi yu ju Xindo gu n'anzole go o lai shufuza

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<v Speaker 4>dailgyo ku lao tie tie y un Hua da dao

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<v Speaker 4>yo litye.

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<v Speaker 1>At this time, a cheerful young woman came over Lijuan,

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<v Speaker 1>the tour guide responsible for helping tourists understand the festival culture.

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<v Speaker 4>Ta Deshin Yi miing Lia chu ma Huli yajen bu

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<v Speaker 4>chou sayel ti laosie kunto.

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<v Speaker 1>Her voice was bright and full of energy, making one

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<v Speaker 1>unable to resist wanting to learn more.

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<v Speaker 4>Sam Ben sanze Chatindu Chu da mian ha haieshebeit Haamela

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<v Speaker 4>ti labie sat.

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<v Speaker 1>Though he originally intended to stay alone at the tea pavilion,

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<v Speaker 1>Mingho was nevertheless drawn to the race by them.

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<v Speaker 4>Zimbien Lu gushin hun guen joun Xi xing huan Hou.

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<v Speaker 1>By the river side, the sound of drums echoed. The

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<v Speaker 1>audience cheered with passion.

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<v Speaker 4>Jam BiiN the chang jianzizu Hua do zienzi de che

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<v Speaker 4>Hua zaei jung Guen sa chen Shu.

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<v Speaker 1>The oars on either side of the boats moved vigorously.

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<v Speaker 1>Water splashes sparkling in the sunlight.

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<v Speaker 4>Ning had sinxing de jijun fu we gan ja fuzen

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<v Speaker 4>the mchen Chu.

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<v Speaker 1>Mingho's mood was affected by this atmosphere, no longer as heavy.

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<v Speaker 4>Saguen Campi sai the gu chuang jun ning hal gen

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<v Speaker 4>Shoda la pou Jien the ji chi hu un Hua

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<v Speaker 4>de Sinha.

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<v Speaker 1>While watching the race, Mingho felt the support of friendship

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<v Speaker 1>and the influence of culture.

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<v Speaker 4>And Hakashizuka shung hu Husu Buit.

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<v Speaker 1>This made him start thinking that perhaps life shouldn't just

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<v Speaker 4>Well monsieur un Hua Hio pong Yo Hayojia.

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<v Speaker 1>We need culture, We need friends and the warmth between people.

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<v Speaker 4>Dan lung Jo chung juhn had nahai jung Changing.

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<v Speaker 1>As the dragon boats crossed the finish line, a clear

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<v Speaker 1>realization flashed through Mngho's mind.

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<v Speaker 4>We la housyu chu man wei chi dam buyinga wait.

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<v Speaker 1>The future might be full of the unknown, but it

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<v Speaker 1>shouldn't be feared.

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<v Speaker 4>Tay shi da yo pong yo hu u Hua zolinga

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<v Speaker 4>ji chung jinshu hu gunjia n jung.

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<v Speaker 1>He realized that with friends and culture as inspiration and support,

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<v Speaker 1>life would be more complete.

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<v Speaker 4>Seju nad tie je joun minh jia dali jun sind

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<v Speaker 4>gu Shuga.

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<v Speaker 1>In the bustling festival, Mingho found a new sense of belonging.

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<v Speaker 4>Tatie din buzabatsidi fun bi sila a shi al Jumbo

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<v Speaker 4>shimbien de jen hu un Hua de Guen.

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<v Speaker 1>He decided not to close himself off any more, but

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<v Speaker 1>to embrace the people around him and the roots of culture.

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<v Speaker 4>Ye mu Jian Lien mian ha Yi chen Huli Tiu

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<v Speaker 4>Jizo Zezien Bier Kanjetien Chaan di yeen Hoa.

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<v Speaker 1>As night fell, Mingho Ichen and Lijuan remained by the river,

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<v Speaker 1>watching the fireworks in the sky.

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<v Speaker 4>Tamisien hi Sha Chi Daryu Si don size sin jung

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<v Speaker 4>Jung yen bu hue Bier.

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<v Speaker 1>They exchanged smiles, knowing that some things in their hearts

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<v Speaker 1>would never change.

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<v Speaker 4>Hi hu ju yu u Hua Ryo xing mean hou

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<v Speaker 4>Jui Jao da la Shuizizi the funsa.

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<v Speaker 1>With culture and friendship in life. Mingho finally found his

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<v Speaker 1>own direction.

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<v Speaker 2>To day's vocabulary words are coming up right after this

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<v Speaker 2>commercial break. Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese,

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<v Speaker 2>then in English.

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<v Speaker 1>Ping ping ping, pavilion, pio, da Piao, da, Piao da Wafting,

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<v Speaker 1>Juna juna junah, bustling, shanghae chiang Wu Shangue, fragrance, yo

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<v Speaker 1>yi yo ye yo ye hesitant ning jing ning zing

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<v Speaker 1>ning jing, tranquility.

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<v Speaker 4>Fancy, fancy, fancy.

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<v Speaker 1>Distracted, janshit jan sh janshit, realization, full cat, full cat,

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<v Speaker 1>full cat, overlooking zinja zin jaa zinja nervous linka linka

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<v Speaker 1>linka inspiration z twoz tooz too vigorously Chahua che Hua Chahua, splash, finlay,

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<v Speaker 1>finn lay, finlay, atmosphere Chi Chi Chi Chi Chi che support.

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<v Speaker 4>Green shoot, gray shoe, green shoot.

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<v Speaker 1>Belonging Yung bah yung bah yung bah embrace Yu crack

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<v Speaker 1>you cra you crack cheerful.

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<v Speaker 4>Bushe yin, boushe ying bushe yin.

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<v Speaker 1>Out of place, shang Shu, shang Shuo, shang shu, sparkling

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<v Speaker 1>one jump, one jim one jump complete, Shue see shue

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<v Speaker 1>see shue see familiar Jiao Hua Xiao Hu Jiao Hua

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<v Speaker 1>exchange Loco, loco, looko, drums in shah In shah In Shah, influence, func,

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<v Speaker 1>fund cer function direction June June June finish line geh good,

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<v Speaker 1>goeh roots ye shoot that ye shoot that ye Should

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<v Speaker 1>that realize? G C g C g C clear.

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