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<v Speaker 1>courage and support to balance tradition with her modern ambitions

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<v Speaker 1>in the heart of Funhuang, ancient town.

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<v Speaker 5>The tunpie fin the Chagua Lison, June jelly O, mulia

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<v Speaker 5>jumdung Hyocho, z Yinhua consi jun Nima and jasimpacha seja

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<v Speaker 5>t beediting mindia, may seltankl Isaian dosa Chaga timeilize the

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<v Speaker 5>fung khungdog La datsu yoshin hold the trend talk may sha.

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<v Speaker 5>She does the nineteen music sadachron Chili your even buto,

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<v Speaker 5>the gunzo Santai Sanda shankhur to s jun the exaan

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<v Speaker 5>your even cucial Busada tinga sa Chagan their lord may

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<v Speaker 5>see sh chung too passu soja drew her zadaga, turn

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<v Speaker 5>to the dey really sansarion Badadi the Munsia tasa Tai

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<v Speaker 5>transcend that she ye to your hyperdadian bulti ye Panda

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<v Speaker 5>celtan hurling jansa tan self function kuij eating one shi

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<v Speaker 5>Chagualita Kurian is that tailunja hu, is that some mod

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<v Speaker 5>umpire sifan when seeing her really she did Dan I

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<v Speaker 5>din't go to masin jun Jun eology being Giaman Jumi

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<v Speaker 5>Kashi tizu is shi ma sh Si ko Ti da

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<v Speaker 5>da Damien Tien Sia the Diariaman may Kaiko da Shi

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<v Speaker 5>Yoshi chandag Dan sending Bui was dadashus Junya. The ship

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<v Speaker 5>Soyoting satan Hua gentle Kasame tadi Jeshu was a chang

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<v Speaker 5>Shili jadid daou San chang Shi sindh shiy Jehu Sikhu woman,

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<v Speaker 5>the trent to Yu Sibuton Don Sivuan dai Jichi chaguani

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<v Speaker 5>ipiaan zing Geo Chashui singing. The Glusia made the futing

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<v Speaker 5>Chamuli Ikhua john I Kaiko may woman Lisi need the

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<v Speaker 5>jo Jizinian woman is jan journal the chang Ja satan

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<v Speaker 5>die Jehu da Shia women do Sivan sing Fo Trento

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<v Speaker 5>khan Junya Dan Dan Yebuka bi ling We we didn't

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<v Speaker 5>talk sure Nanti yo Si senso need the man shan

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<v Speaker 5>yunga Jishu woman Zatsu the Sintran talk may sing jou

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<v Speaker 5>na ydunshun tatan Shoda like Saja in the Lidichi su

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<v Speaker 5>yang wayl the loud Hyohu do yo jag Than tajia

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<v Speaker 5>shi Iguryan, Sajogla, Chaguan juan iszaren yuchun to Husian Da

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<v Speaker 5>da Chan sind the ping hung chongg wha in Huasu

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<v Speaker 5>from Yo lu Juu maisin Jun, the gurli Juji, and

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<v Speaker 5>Sasa jinging Si the young woman mad jo yo Jeitama.

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<v Speaker 5>When seeing her sing thing the way, lie.

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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 from her.

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<v Speaker 5>Really the tun tier from huan ku Jin, the Chaguan

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<v Speaker 5>Liso sh journal faith fun on.

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<v Speaker 1>A sunny spring day, the fung Huang ancient town tea

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<v Speaker 1>houses always bustling with activity jilli.

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<v Speaker 5>Oh muliyang hung Dan Hyo chogaidikas yin Hua.

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<v Speaker 1>There are wooden beams, red lanterns, and outside the window,

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<v Speaker 1>cherry blossoms are slowly blooming.

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<v Speaker 5>Con Ti jung ni man j Simpao de Chaisian sim

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<v Speaker 5>huan sh Ye.

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<v Speaker 1>The air is filled with the aroma of freshly brewed tea,

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<v Speaker 1>which brings a refreshing sense of tranquility.

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<v Speaker 5>Serjigituia tinging tie May satan ja yen doji Chakua on.

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<v Speaker 1>This special ching ming jia mae Xiao Chiang and then

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<v Speaker 1>gathered with their family at the tea.

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<v Speaker 5>House tamlaize fu Hula Yatsu yung yo shinho de Chuan.

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<v Speaker 1>They come from an old family in fun Huang with

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<v Speaker 1>deep rooted traditions.

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<v Speaker 5>May shiga a shidos de nanting z Saidai chun shili

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<v Speaker 5>ilifun Busu de Gunzu.

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<v Speaker 1>May is a young woman in her twenties with a

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<v Speaker 1>good job in the big city.

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<v Speaker 5>Serenaiju Sendai shung Hu tushi jun jas young yifun Gushu

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<v Speaker 5>Busa de Tinga.

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<v Speaker 1>Although she loves modern life, she always retains a deep

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<v Speaker 1>affection for her hometown that she can't let go of.

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<v Speaker 5>Techa Guano lu Mei si shi chun Chu.

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<v Speaker 1>In the corner of the tea house, May was lost

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<v Speaker 1>in thought.

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<v Speaker 5>Tatsu su ja juhejaan tiili Senzarma daszi the Mounsia.

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<v Speaker 1>She contemplated how to express her dreams to her family

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<v Speaker 1>during this reunion festival tasa.

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<v Speaker 5>El Kaichan sindhi ye ti hi patsarim Buy.

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<v Speaker 1>She wanted to start a new business but was afraid

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<v Speaker 1>her family wouldn't understand.

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<v Speaker 5>Ye pan jul jinz slfun Shu hu yi ji ten

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<v Speaker 5>Ti del.

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<v Speaker 1>Sh Nearby, shiaou chiong and Ling were chatting and laughing,

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<v Speaker 1>reminiscing about past ching ming jim memories.

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<v Speaker 5>Chaguita k Yze lun Ja Huijasmuda Ampa Tifunu.

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<v Speaker 1>Other guests in the tea house were also discussing plans

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<v Speaker 1>to visit their ancestors graves, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

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<v Speaker 5>Shidjei yiben Kuchi maisin jung ju yo li Tet.

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<v Speaker 1>As time passed, May finally made up her mind.

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<v Speaker 5>Dariam man junk shizizu yi shi mais Si Kosi Soda

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<v Speaker 5>da da mien Tien.

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<v Speaker 1>The family was preparing to start the ancestral rights when

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<v Speaker 1>they took a deep breath and stepped forward.

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<v Speaker 5>Tie the Dariam make Hei Kho da shi yi Yu

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<v Speaker 5>sie Chanda dan ziending bu Yi daz Shui zien ju

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<v Speaker 5>ya de.

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<v Speaker 1>Dear family. May began her voice, a little shaky, but

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<v Speaker 1>filled with determination. I want to share something important with you.

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<v Speaker 5>All, Soyoyin doo tin satan hua giuenth can San May.

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<v Speaker 1>Everyone paused their conversations and turned to look at me.

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<v Speaker 5>Tatie jeshuze Chuang shil Jao da La suzid Daolu Sian

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<v Speaker 5>chang Shi sind si Ye.

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<v Speaker 1>She continued, I have found my path in the city

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<v Speaker 1>and wished to try a new venture.

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<v Speaker 5>Juhu yu hum the tun toun Yu siphon da Wu

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<v Speaker 5>siouan Nandi.

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<v Speaker 1>It might be a bit different from our traditions, but

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<v Speaker 1>I hope to have your support.

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<v Speaker 5>Chagua li Pien sing Gio chashe ting ting de Gulusia.

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<v Speaker 1>There was a quiet hush in the tea house. Only

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<v Speaker 1>the gentle gurgle of the tea could be heard.

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<v Speaker 5>May the Fusien che moli yehour jun Ye Kay call

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<v Speaker 5>May Wumi li tie Ne the j TiO.

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<v Speaker 1>May's father was silent for a moment, then finally spoke,

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<v Speaker 1>May we understand your ambitions.

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<v Speaker 5>Jisien Yen Wumizien Jill Nni the chang Ja.

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<v Speaker 1>Over the years, we have witnessed your growth.

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<v Speaker 5>Sa tan tie j shur da Chier woman dou siou

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<v Speaker 5>A Nina sing Fu.

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<v Speaker 1>Chiaou Chiang added, yes, we all hope you find happiness.

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<v Speaker 5>Chian hohen jun Ya then bien gur ye pu che

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<v Speaker 5>bi Mie.

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<v Speaker 1>Tradition is important, but change is inevitable.

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<v Speaker 5>Lin ye wiue d'enthal sur nien tiye yo zizi this

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<v Speaker 5>en su need.

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<v Speaker 1>The mon si Yunga ling nodded slightly, saying, young people

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<v Speaker 1>have their own choices, and your dreams are courageous. Jishuomunzhatsu

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<v Speaker 1>de sin chan to, this is the new tradition of

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<v Speaker 1>our family. Mai sin joun na ye dun shun tataan

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<v Speaker 1>sho da la sizar ind Li si huji Chi. Warmth

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<v Speaker 1>filled May's heart as she felt the understanding and support

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<v Speaker 1>from her family.

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<v Speaker 5>Suryaenui la de lu hayo hun du Tyao jet dan

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<v Speaker 5>Tachi da zizipuza Shikuye.

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<v Speaker 1>Although the rodehead still held many challenges, she knew she

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<v Speaker 1>was no longer alone.

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<v Speaker 5>Sejyo gula Chiaguan jun yizhar ye chun to husien da

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<v Speaker 5>da che na Sinda pin hun.

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<v Speaker 1>In this ancient tea house, the family reached a new

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<v Speaker 1>balance between tradition and modernity.

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<v Speaker 5>Chung Wha yu Hua sufun jiu U Mai sinjun. The

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<v Speaker 5>guli juja.

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<v Speaker 1>Outside the window. Cherry blossoms drifted in the wind, just

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<v Speaker 1>like mace worries, gradually fading away.

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<v Speaker 5>Xing min tie de yan gua mi meh Chaya jitthamel

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<v Speaker 5>wensier jinding the.

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<v Speaker 1>Way lie the ching ming Jia. Sunshine was bright, illuminating

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<v Speaker 1>their warm and determined future.

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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>Jiunl feifan jeunnal feifa jiunl feifa, bustling, molia, molia, molia, beams,

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<v Speaker 5>hum danglo hung dan la, hum dan la lanterns gienkazienka zienka, booming, Chassia, chassia, chasya, Aroma,

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<v Speaker 5>shin kuan shye sin kuan shan ye, shin kuo Shye, tranquility, transu,

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<v Speaker 5>tran transu, reunion, Susu, su su, susu, contemplated, hueye Huye huye.

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<v Speaker 1>Reminiscing sie Zu sie Zu Siezu, ancestors, Gurlu gurlu gurlu

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<v Speaker 1>gurgle jo Jo jr Ambitions.

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<v Speaker 5>Bookh Bmier book by Yeah Booker, Bmire, Inevitable and Zeing

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<v Speaker 5>and seeing and zein hush Jien bin Zien bing Zien

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<v Speaker 5>Bin determination s yeah shee yeah h yeah Ventures, pin

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<v Speaker 5>Hung Ping Hu pin Hung Balance send Ba Senba send Back.

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<v Speaker 1>Modernity, Piaolo, Piaolo, Piaolo.

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<v Speaker 5>Drifted, Cina Cinga, Cina.

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<v Speaker 1>Affection, Coul Coo Li Couli, hesitate En Juhn Sien Jill

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<v Speaker 1>Sien Jun witnessed j TiO je Zu j TiO, Pursuits,

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<v Speaker 1>Piao Ja Tiao Ja, Piao Jat challenges, shi Yu see

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<v Speaker 1>Ye shi Ya ventures, Joo yah jo Ya, joo yah Illuminating,

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<v Speaker 1>jung Ga, Yunga, yunga ambitious.

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<v Speaker 5>Gusha, gushe, Gusha.

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<v Speaker 1>Derived, Cai call, Cai call, Cai call, fourth chanhole, tent, whole, Chan,

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<v Speaker 1>whole tradition.

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