Speaker 1: Fluid Fluent Dorg.
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Speaker 3: In this episode, we'll dive into a suspenseful, high stakes
Speaker 3: poker game where Lily's determination to save her brother takes
Speaker 3: center stage amidst the backdrop of Spring's renewal and ching
Speaker 3: ming festival traditions.
Speaker 2: Right after this commercial break.
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Speaker 1: Chuntiendala Jungo chung Shu Chomala Sushun the Tsi simin Tya
Speaker 1: Sudur monjas Azai chung Shu Dayya Yeguhue and the Funsia
Speaker 1: Lii Samburan Soo Sai jun jus A pang Bian Casuali
Speaker 1: chanzing John, the pu Ka Yo Si Lily She waiting Zingjan,
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Speaker 1: Junker Fundian Chomad pan junction Idi Jipad Tintin Van dung
Speaker 1: shin so Hudosa Waji chance your d zan king Ivano
Speaker 1: sing the tree beside being the Ufi by Yo Hua
Speaker 1: Lily Susie di Salame ibadu ju tajida may Ijao dou
Speaker 1: Jiguan Junya Wait's about Jaguan Yoda land sing Tata yanshen
Speaker 1: ruing Iban Reli Skunan kantomkan shod Sanfa sir jo Yo
Speaker 1: Sila do the hoho Ittu Joumi and shang Jishan sah
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Speaker 1: kant Chandu is you lily ding Jianga show seemed too
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Speaker 1: Tabi Suzu Trigadin Nanda dy ding Taibugamasya taiphon the jushah
Speaker 1: Lily callaway Yeah sh told BuJo Tatajanhu is the belting
Speaker 1: Bianhua where is yomen wu belting tantat yan Shan sier
Speaker 1: Lolusisi the sin lily Siltian Andphunia sin ru lu Jum
Speaker 1: Sir John Lily Dye ding San sins did Jiji tATu
Speaker 1: shang sho Jun, the Soyo Trauma Tati Sinti dollarsans a
Speaker 1: year Joey, the yendoping Ju La Husi don Dai Jasu Jung,
Speaker 1: the Dear God Wi Juan Huan, the Fankala tadapaie Yen
Speaker 1: Shanghi Yameo belting lily, sir Ho yegung Khala City, the
Speaker 1: pie Fanzieli, the Konti Shin dyenninkup Sa hobafachuijen huang hou
Speaker 1: lily in La gee I, tisamon Ya Tahodla Sousid Tien
Speaker 1: Puddin Ruts since ye Sujibason timing back Yensho Yoshi hold
Speaker 1: Hiao yungang Kritizan, the Funsia, besides the sho Hol lily,
Speaker 1: tingting Songkho Ti b Cala Huna and the Fantian so
Speaker 1: San Chung Guamin made sh did Saijigatur bed Jimin Tye
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Speaker 1: the Tu poor.
Speaker 3: Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
Speaker 3: may have missed.
Speaker 1: Chun Tien Dalla Junga chun Shi choman A Sishu, the Tisi.
Speaker 3: Spring has arrived and the entire city is filled with
Speaker 3: the breath of new life.
Speaker 1: Ji Minsie Chiiti sudur re man jisal Azaei Chang shud
Speaker 1: Jizya Yego Hua and the Fuanjie Li Sanden Suzei Jiuan
Speaker 1: ju Ze pang pie Kaishi Li Chan Xing jihn de
Speaker 1: pu ku yo Shi.
Speaker 3: During ching Ming Festival, many people are busy paying their
Speaker 3: respects at the cemetery, while in a corner of the city,
Speaker 3: in a dimly lit room, three people sit around a
Speaker 3: table beginning a tense poker game.
Speaker 1: Li Li Shi huiji Jingjen the poo Ku yen Sho.
Speaker 3: Lily is a skilled poker player.
Speaker 1: Jintie Tadamu biah Minshi Jindo Zugo the tie with Hagu
Speaker 1: Chang huan Jaou.
Speaker 3: Today. Her goal is clear to win enough money to
Speaker 3: pay off her brother's debts.
Speaker 1: Juoz Dou mier shi Uji and fun Fu de do
Speaker 1: wait Tai lung Kuu ting Wu.
Speaker 3: Miing across the table is an experienced opponent Way who
Speaker 3: is known for his ruthless demeanor.
Speaker 1: A Pangbie the d shige ye Yusien Shou Canti La
Speaker 1: mian Sien Puza Junta.
Speaker 3: Meanwhile, June is an amateur player, clearly out of his element.
Speaker 1: Pu ku fuanjie li ye Ulao Jao.
Speaker 3: In the poker room, smoke s whirls around.
Speaker 1: May Gusien Sho do more modest jin Jihan, the tifun
Speaker 1: Nima and Juan Kufantie.
Speaker 3: Each player silently ponders their strategy, and a tense atmosphere
Speaker 3: pervades the entire room.
Speaker 1: Cho Ma the pung juan hu ji Jipa, the ting tingfan,
Speaker 1: don sh s hudo zaj Chanti ju zantie i fand.
Speaker 3: The clinking of chips and the soft shuffling of cards
Speaker 3: seemed to add a layer of anxiety to this showdown.
Speaker 1: Tri ye be said Bien the yu fa by Joha.
Speaker 3: As time goes by, the game becomes increasingly intense.
Speaker 1: Lil sa Si di Salamei Yi Badu ju Taji dal
Speaker 1: mei yi Joo du Chien jun Ya.
Speaker 3: Lily carefully places each bed, knowing that every move is crucial.
Speaker 1: Wais about Chi Jaga Yo de lun Sin Tata Yen
Speaker 1: shen ju Yi bay Reili su Hu Nan Kanto meeho
Speaker 1: de san Fa.
Speaker 3: Way maintains his usual calmness. His gaze is sharp like
Speaker 3: an eagle, seemingly able to see through every player's thoughts.
Speaker 1: Sir jun Yo Silchi.
Speaker 3: Finally, the game reaches the last round.
Speaker 1: Ju mien shan jishin sa lili Hu.
Speaker 3: Only Lily and Way remain at the table.
Speaker 1: Pambiin Junza Yi chu Ti Gino Mo more guang Ka chant.
Speaker 3: June has long been eliminated and can only watch the
Speaker 3: showdown in silence.
Speaker 1: Lili jinjihan the Sho sin chu Ha dantaijida Jishi Tayinda
Speaker 1: b satz Ho.
Speaker 3: Lily is so nervous her palms are sweaty, but she
Speaker 3: knows this is her final chance to win the game.
Speaker 1: Tapi susuchi Mosie.
Speaker 3: She must make a tough decision.
Speaker 1: Should she take the risk taifanha.
Speaker 3: The cards are laid on the table.
Speaker 1: Lily kloi yeh shitih.
Speaker 3: Lily glances at Way, trying to catch any subtle change
Speaker 3: in his expression.
Speaker 1: We Yiezio mia Ubiao Xing Dantada yen shin si Lo Liu.
Speaker 3: Sin Wai remains impassive, but a trace of confidence flickers
Speaker 3: in his eyes.
Speaker 1: Lili si Li chia anafun sie siulu Ju.
Speaker 3: Lily weighs the risks in her mind, her heart pounding.
Speaker 1: Sir jun lil tie diing s sin si de ji.
Speaker 3: Ultimately, Lily decides to trust her instincts.
Speaker 1: Tatou sha sho junda suyo cho ma Tati sintida la
Speaker 1: san si Ye.
Speaker 3: She bets all her chips, her heart in her throat joy.
Speaker 1: The yen do ping jula hu si don daiji Junlie.
Speaker 3: Everyone around holds their breath, waiting for the final outcome.
Speaker 1: We Juan Juana fan Khala Tadapa yen shang Yi Yameo.
Speaker 3: Bi Way slowly reveals his cards, his face still expressionless.
Speaker 1: Lili sho ye gun Khaila the Pai.
Speaker 3: Lily then unveils her cards as.
Speaker 1: Well, Fanzielli the Kunti shin ku sho Balfachui gen Huanhu.
Speaker 3: The air in the room freezes for a moment before
Speaker 3: erupting into cheers. Lily Yuen La Lily has won Gezi
Speaker 3: sa mon Ya. It all feels like a dream.
Speaker 1: Taho de la soie de tien pu sinciychs.
Speaker 3: She not only gains the necessary money, but her confidence
Speaker 3: soars as well.
Speaker 1: Taming Ba Yesha yo chehol Xiao yunga June.
Speaker 3: She understands that life sometimes requires courage and calculated risks.
Speaker 1: Bi se Tie Shuh Lily Tin Tin sun Li Ko
Speaker 1: Ti di Calahu and the funtie so Sanchunu the Shii.
Speaker 3: After the game ends, Lily exhales a sigh of relief
Speaker 3: and leaves the dim room, stepping into the bright world of.
Speaker 1: Spring Sejatui t Tie Tapui wuen chan la chiang Nu
Speaker 1: yewuen chan La tu Pu.
Speaker 3: On this special ching Ming festival, she fulfills her promise
Speaker 3: to her family and achieves a breakthrough for herself.
Speaker 2: Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.
Speaker 2: Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then
Speaker 2: in English.
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Speaker 3: Respects, hurra, hurra, hurrah, demo.
Speaker 1: Jinja zin ja zinja, tense see zin jan see zin
Speaker 1: jan see zin.
Speaker 3: Jan skilled jah wu chau jah wu deaths.
Speaker 1: Lang kuluting lang kuluting lang khuluting, ruthless one mean one
Speaker 1: mean one mean.
Speaker 3: Demeanor Yeah yu yeah yu yeah yu. Amateur John pat
Speaker 3: Jun tad John Pat element yao yah Lao yah lao
Speaker 3: yah squirrels Sukha Sukha Sukha ponders, Tuhity, duhity, tity, showdown,
Speaker 3: jeou Li chiaou Li chiaou Li anxiety by yo Hua
Speaker 3: by yo Hua by yo Hua, intense Chi Gwan jung
Speaker 3: Ya Chi guan jung Ya Chi Gwan jun Ya crucial.
Speaker 1: Lang qing lng qing lanzing, calmness yanshen Yin Shin yanshen
Speaker 1: days Jui l jui le juil sharp chu chu chu
Speaker 1: chu chuuty eliminated jin jan zin Jao Jinja nervous bil ting,
Speaker 1: bien who bare ting, bien who bating bi who subtle
Speaker 1: min whoopio ching Mian whoopi a King men whoopio King
Speaker 1: impassive since since since confidence see son seize son siezn.
Speaker 3: Calculated ju ju ju instincts, fun cat fun ca fun
Speaker 3: cay reveals boufa boufa, boufa.
Speaker 1: Erupts gec geze g c breath chang na chill not chill.
Speaker 3: Not promise.
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