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<v Speaker 3>In this episode, we'll dive into a suspenseful, high stakes

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<v Speaker 3>poker game where Lily's determination to save her brother takes

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<v Speaker 3>center stage amidst the backdrop of Spring's renewal and ching

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<v Speaker 3>ming festival traditions.

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<v Speaker 1>Chuntiendala Jungo chung Shu Chomala Sushun the Tsi simin Tya

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<v Speaker 1>Sudur monjas Azai chung Shu Dayya Yeguhue and the Funsia

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<v Speaker 1>Lii Samburan Soo Sai jun jus A pang Bian Casuali

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<v Speaker 1>chanzing John, the pu Ka Yo Si Lily She waiting Zingjan,

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<v Speaker 1>the Pooka Sian shaw Zintien Tatamobiah minty In the zugod

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<v Speaker 1>Tian with tagg chang Huan Jaywu Juge Dumir she waiting

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<v Speaker 1>and fun for the due shot wait Thailand kouting wa

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<v Speaker 1>mean upon being Shigey Yushan show Cantila means and Busai

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<v Speaker 1>jung Tai Pukka Fundia li yanu Yah make Shan show

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<v Speaker 1>no more more. The Circu turl Zinjohn, the Tiefan Mimi

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<v Speaker 1>Junker Fundian Chomad pan junction Idi Jipad Tintin Van dung

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<v Speaker 1>shin so Hudosa Waji chance your d zan king Ivano

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<v Speaker 1>sing the tree beside being the Ufi by Yo Hua

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<v Speaker 1>Lily Susie di Salame ibadu ju tajida may Ijao dou

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<v Speaker 1>Jiguan Junya Wait's about Jaguan Yoda land sing Tata yanshen

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<v Speaker 1>ruing Iban Reli Skunan kantomkan shod Sanfa sir jo Yo

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<v Speaker 1>Sila do the hoho Ittu Joumi and shang Jishan sah

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<v Speaker 1>lilihr way tambin. The junsauichut you g more more gue

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<v Speaker 1>kant Chandu is you lily ding Jianga show seemed too

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<v Speaker 1>hard than taiji da Jiesh Taijinda Beside the Hoodi kh

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<v Speaker 1>Tabi Suzu Trigadin Nanda dy ding Taibugamasya taiphon the jushah

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<v Speaker 1>Lily callaway Yeah sh told BuJo Tatajanhu is the belting

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<v Speaker 1>Bianhua where is yomen wu belting tantat yan Shan sier

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<v Speaker 1>Lolusisi the sin lily Siltian Andphunia sin ru lu Jum

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<v Speaker 1>Sir John Lily Dye ding San sins did Jiji tATu

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<v Speaker 1>shang sho Jun, the Soyo Trauma Tati Sinti dollarsans a

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<v Speaker 1>year Joey, the yendoping Ju La Husi don Dai Jasu Jung,

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<v Speaker 1>the Dear God Wi Juan Huan, the Fankala tadapaie Yen

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<v Speaker 1>Shanghi Yameo belting lily, sir Ho yegung Khala City, the

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<v Speaker 1>pie Fanzieli, the Konti Shin dyenninkup Sa hobafachuijen huang hou

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<v Speaker 1>lily in La gee I, tisamon Ya Tahodla Sousid Tien

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<v Speaker 1>Puddin Ruts since ye Sujibason timing back Yensho Yoshi hold

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<v Speaker 1>Hiao yungang Kritizan, the Funsia, besides the sho Hol lily,

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<v Speaker 1>tingting Songkho Ti b Cala Huna and the Fantian so

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<v Speaker 1>San Chung Guamin made sh did Saijigatur bed Jimin Tye

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<v Speaker 1>Tabudin van chandadja in the chung nor Yevan Chanda by

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<v Speaker 1>the Tu poor.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you

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<v Speaker 3>may have missed.

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<v Speaker 1>Chun Tien Dalla Junga chun Shi choman A Sishu, the Tisi.

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<v Speaker 3>Spring has arrived and the entire city is filled with

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<v Speaker 3>the breath of new life.

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<v Speaker 1>Ji Minsie Chiiti sudur re man jisal Azaei Chang shud

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<v Speaker 1>Jizya Yego Hua and the Fuanjie Li Sanden Suzei Jiuan

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<v Speaker 1>ju Ze pang pie Kaishi Li Chan Xing jihn de

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<v Speaker 1>pu ku yo Shi.

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<v Speaker 3>During ching Ming Festival, many people are busy paying their

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<v Speaker 3>respects at the cemetery, while in a corner of the city,

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<v Speaker 3>in a dimly lit room, three people sit around a

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<v Speaker 3>table beginning a tense poker game.

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<v Speaker 1>Li Li Shi huiji Jingjen the poo Ku yen Sho.

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<v Speaker 3>Lily is a skilled poker player.

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<v Speaker 1>Jintie Tadamu biah Minshi Jindo Zugo the tie with Hagu

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<v Speaker 1>Chang huan Jaou.

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<v Speaker 3>Today. Her goal is clear to win enough money to

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<v Speaker 3>pay off her brother's debts.

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<v Speaker 1>Juoz Dou mier shi Uji and fun Fu de do

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<v Speaker 1>wait Tai lung Kuu ting Wu.

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<v Speaker 3>Miing across the table is an experienced opponent Way who

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<v Speaker 3>is known for his ruthless demeanor.

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<v Speaker 1>A Pangbie the d shige ye Yusien Shou Canti La

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<v Speaker 1>mian Sien Puza Junta.

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<v Speaker 3>Meanwhile, June is an amateur player, clearly out of his element.

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<v Speaker 1>Pu ku fuanjie li ye Ulao Jao.

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<v Speaker 3>In the poker room, smoke s whirls around.

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<v Speaker 1>May Gusien Sho do more modest jin Jihan, the tifun

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<v Speaker 1>Nima and Juan Kufantie.

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<v Speaker 3>Each player silently ponders their strategy, and a tense atmosphere

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<v Speaker 3>pervades the entire room.

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<v Speaker 1>Cho Ma the pung juan hu ji Jipa, the ting tingfan,

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<v Speaker 1>don sh s hudo zaj Chanti ju zantie i fand.

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<v Speaker 3>The clinking of chips and the soft shuffling of cards

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<v Speaker 3>seemed to add a layer of anxiety to this showdown.

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<v Speaker 1>Tri ye be said Bien the yu fa by Joha.

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<v Speaker 3>As time goes by, the game becomes increasingly intense.

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<v Speaker 1>Lil sa Si di Salamei Yi Badu ju Taji dal

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<v Speaker 1>mei yi Joo du Chien jun Ya.

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<v Speaker 3>Lily carefully places each bed, knowing that every move is crucial.

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<v Speaker 1>Wais about Chi Jaga Yo de lun Sin Tata Yen

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<v Speaker 1>shen ju Yi bay Reili su Hu Nan Kanto meeho

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<v Speaker 1>de san Fa.

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<v Speaker 3>Way maintains his usual calmness. His gaze is sharp like

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<v Speaker 3>an eagle, seemingly able to see through every player's thoughts.

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<v Speaker 1>Sir jun Yo Silchi.

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<v Speaker 3>Finally, the game reaches the last round.

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<v Speaker 1>Ju mien shan jishin sa lili Hu.

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<v Speaker 3>Only Lily and Way remain at the table.

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<v Speaker 1>Pambiin Junza Yi chu Ti Gino Mo more guang Ka chant.

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<v Speaker 3>June has long been eliminated and can only watch the

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<v Speaker 3>showdown in silence.

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<v Speaker 1>Lili jinjihan the Sho sin chu Ha dantaijida Jishi Tayinda

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<v Speaker 1>b satz Ho.

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<v Speaker 3>Lily is so nervous her palms are sweaty, but she

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<v Speaker 3>knows this is her final chance to win the game.

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<v Speaker 1>Tapi susuchi Mosie.

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<v Speaker 3>She must make a tough decision.

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<v Speaker 1>Should she take the risk taifanha.

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<v Speaker 3>The cards are laid on the table.

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<v Speaker 1>Lily kloi yeh shitih.

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<v Speaker 3>Lily glances at Way, trying to catch any subtle change

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<v Speaker 3>in his expression.

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<v Speaker 1>We Yiezio mia Ubiao Xing Dantada yen shin si Lo Liu.

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<v Speaker 3>Sin Wai remains impassive, but a trace of confidence flickers

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<v Speaker 3>in his eyes.

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<v Speaker 1>Lili si Li chia anafun sie siulu Ju.

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<v Speaker 3>Lily weighs the risks in her mind, her heart pounding.

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<v Speaker 1>Sir jun lil tie diing s sin si de ji.

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<v Speaker 3>Ultimately, Lily decides to trust her instincts.

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<v Speaker 1>Tatou sha sho junda suyo cho ma Tati sintida la

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<v Speaker 1>san si Ye.

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<v Speaker 3>She bets all her chips, her heart in her throat joy.

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<v Speaker 1>The yen do ping jula hu si don daiji Junlie.

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<v Speaker 3>Everyone around holds their breath, waiting for the final outcome.

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<v Speaker 1>We Juan Juana fan Khala Tadapa yen shang Yi Yameo.

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<v Speaker 3>Bi Way slowly reveals his cards, his face still expressionless.

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<v Speaker 1>Lili sho ye gun Khaila the Pai.

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<v Speaker 3>Lily then unveils her cards as.

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<v Speaker 1>Well, Fanzielli the Kunti shin ku sho Balfachui gen Huanhu.

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<v Speaker 3>The air in the room freezes for a moment before

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<v Speaker 3>erupting into cheers. Lily Yuen La Lily has won Gezi

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<v Speaker 3>sa mon Ya. It all feels like a dream.

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<v Speaker 1>Taho de la soie de tien pu sinciychs.

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<v Speaker 3>She not only gains the necessary money, but her confidence

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<v Speaker 3>soars as well.

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<v Speaker 1>Taming Ba Yesha yo chehol Xiao yunga June.

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<v Speaker 3>She understands that life sometimes requires courage and calculated risks.

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<v Speaker 1>Bi se Tie Shuh Lily Tin Tin sun Li Ko

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<v Speaker 1>Ti di Calahu and the funtie so Sanchunu the Shii.

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<v Speaker 3>After the game ends, Lily exhales a sigh of relief

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<v Speaker 3>and leaves the dim room, stepping into the bright world of.

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<v Speaker 1>Spring Sejatui t Tie Tapui wuen chan la chiang Nu

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<v Speaker 1>yewuen chan La tu Pu.

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<v Speaker 3>On this special ching Ming festival, she fulfills her promise

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<v Speaker 3>to her family and achieves a breakthrough for herself.

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<v Speaker 2>Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.

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

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<v Speaker 2>in English.

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<v Speaker 1>Dalla dalla dah lah arrived some more, some more, some more.

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<v Speaker 3>Respects, hurra, hurra, hurrah, demo.

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<v Speaker 1>Jinja zin ja zinja, tense see zin jan see zin

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<v Speaker 1>jan see zin.

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<v Speaker 3>Jan skilled jah wu chau jah wu deaths.

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<v Speaker 1>Lang kuluting lang kuluting lang khuluting, ruthless one mean one

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<v Speaker 1>mean one mean.

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<v Speaker 3>Demeanor Yeah yu yeah yu yeah yu. Amateur John pat

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<v Speaker 3>Jun tad John Pat element yao yah Lao yah lao

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<v Speaker 3>yah squirrels Sukha Sukha Sukha ponders, Tuhity, duhity, tity, showdown,

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<v Speaker 3>jeou Li chiaou Li chiaou Li anxiety by yo Hua

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<v Speaker 3>by yo Hua by yo Hua, intense Chi Gwan jung

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<v Speaker 3>Ya Chi guan jung Ya Chi Gwan jun Ya crucial.

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<v Speaker 1>Lang qing lng qing lanzing, calmness yanshen Yin Shin yanshen

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<v Speaker 1>days Jui l jui le juil sharp chu chu chu

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<v Speaker 1>chu chuuty eliminated jin jan zin Jao Jinja nervous bil ting,

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<v Speaker 1>bien who bare ting, bien who bating bi who subtle

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<v Speaker 1>min whoopio ching Mian whoopi a King men whoopio King

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<v Speaker 1>impassive since since since confidence see son seize son siezn.

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<v Speaker 3>Calculated ju ju ju instincts, fun cat fun ca fun

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<v Speaker 3>cay reveals boufa boufa, boufa.

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<v Speaker 1>Erupts gec geze g c breath chang na chill not chill.

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<v Speaker 3>Not promise.

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