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<v Speaker 3>In this episode, we'll unveil a journey of self discovery

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<v Speaker 3>and friendship as Jahou transforms doubt into confidence under the

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<v Speaker 3>rustling leaves of the long Quan bamboo forest.

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<v Speaker 1>Jang Julie l yeh Sasa jump Usinsin Lincian kun Sin

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<v Speaker 1>sin Huh, Trintian Tci Zaho Julien Zajilli Linsiu sure said

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<v Speaker 1>sudun back yah how Shiga yung gung Wu Shu si Yen.

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<v Speaker 1>Then they seem to tramasu Huai tatsu jumans did le

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<v Speaker 1>chi jing champe one mad juy O Kuanya. Then she

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<v Speaker 1>tait haupung Yo yesh Lin sikhu bad. Then song Shiloh

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<v Speaker 1>Gan s Sin sonng Kanda Gan Yuna Itanzao chen Yan

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<v Speaker 1>Gandanda Sama Julian Yaha, Julian is in Sailindian Szulein jahaw

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<v Speaker 1>Jung Chang shig Singo Wu Shu Chao ship till you

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<v Speaker 1>shibat Tatamato ding Jo sing Jung Boa Fan Sunshi Yaha.

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<v Speaker 1>Then pa tadd meaning her no Leilah. We all tag

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<v Speaker 1>her to the ti yiah how to yaoyo talk will

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<v Speaker 1>be susu the gungh Tatian Shida for the word that

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<v Speaker 1>beside your Maudi Hu Singua Lindi itafansun Siu si jah,

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<v Speaker 1>how she did in made tin Zali Tabu king Lin

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<v Speaker 1>si Jijii lor Juyeza Tatahansha Jung Shanguan Pi bade the

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<v Speaker 1>bands Tahua, Citi and Gozola thea how the zimbu ya

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<v Speaker 1>Hua man Titi sin sin sell twit yang Hu yagatur

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<v Speaker 1>bidauchailin Young gongwayother side that Julisian with fountain fu Juya

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<v Speaker 1>Shah Shah Susya Lenza, Tangian Gulida tah Shijan sins Ti

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<v Speaker 1>no li is in Zi l Jiji San sing Tahuwani

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<v Speaker 1>Fu Tajilan the Gouli theah how shan see equal ti

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<v Speaker 1>you un soil the Lila Kasitya. That's the change like

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<v Speaker 1>the jaw ship jez Taichangla don zolo cha Jo sing

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<v Speaker 1>lushe ban Wu Sikurti thea Ha Chantu equal Ti Sailah

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<v Speaker 1>Taichung Juan su Huai Jao Dhala tan su wi Yo

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<v Speaker 1>the Si Sin Sisinni yeah Ta began Ti Yijiichi Yanoman

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<v Speaker 1>bay Junya singoj Shiina Nuli Zahabudin Tisho wu Yi yit

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<v Speaker 1>some tell tzu or the sign ta yo yi Ganza

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<v Speaker 1>Lao Go Tamando Zijian Da l the b side Chu

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<v Speaker 1>man Sin Sin Sajipianin sing the Juli in Jun Sauchun,

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<v Speaker 1>the young Guang Sin John Lazya how the tri ber

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<v Speaker 1>Singo je is Ji tabuza wai U b side and

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<v Speaker 1>she Sizi indityao Ja sing Jong Chuman si Wang Julia.

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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>Yang Guang toog alun ten Julie the liu yeh Sa

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<v Speaker 1>sa ju Ye Shan guang ba waile U sing sing.

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<v Speaker 3>The sunlight filtered through the green leaves of the long

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<v Speaker 3>Kuan bamboo forest, casting spot of light on the leaves

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<v Speaker 3>like stars.

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<v Speaker 1>Linzien Kunsi Chin sin hu hu Ji chun ky Na Tisi.

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<v Speaker 3>The air in the forest was fresh, mixed with the

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<v Speaker 3>breath of spring.

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<v Speaker 1>Jaho Lien Zai Jili Lin Siu shu U, zijian Da

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<v Speaker 1>la the Bi Saisujum.

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<v Speaker 3>Bet Jiahau and Lean practiced martial arts here, preparing for

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<v Speaker 3>the upcoming competition.

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<v Speaker 1>Jiaho Shiga Yung Kuno Wu Shu se Yen Theni sing

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<v Speaker 1>Te Chu Ma Lasu huay.

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<v Speaker 3>Yi Jiahau is a diligent martial arts student, yet his

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<v Speaker 3>heart is filled with self doubt.

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<v Speaker 1>Tatsun San Jiu Mean Sizi the nang Li Ti Jing

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<v Speaker 1>champe One Mad ju Yi su ku Ya.

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<v Speaker 3>He always wants to prove his abilities, but is often

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<v Speaker 3>troubled by perfectionism.

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<v Speaker 1>Lin shutatahaupung Yo yesh Lin si Hu.

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<v Speaker 3>Bat Lien is his good friend and practice partner.

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<v Speaker 1>Lien Son Shiloh Gwanzu Shin Zun Nang Khandao, Guan mind

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<v Speaker 1>Ye Nyeh.

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<v Speaker 3>Lean is always optimistic and confident, able to see the

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<v Speaker 3>bright side of things.

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<v Speaker 1>Ye Tien Zhao chen Yan Guang Gang Gan Sam and

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<v Speaker 1>Julien Jahau Julien Jinzae, Linien Su Lie.

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<v Speaker 3>One morning, as the sunlight just filled the bamboo forest,

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<v Speaker 3>Jiahau and Lean were already training in the woods.

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<v Speaker 1>Jiahu Jun Chang Shi shind Wu Shu Jaoshi Chi l

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<v Speaker 3>Jiahau was attempting a new martial arts move but repeatedly failed.

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<v Speaker 3>Tada Maid hojin jo shin junfu A. His brow furrowed

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<v Speaker 3>and he felt uneasy inside.

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<v Speaker 1>Fan soun Sie jah Jem Papa Tadjie Mi dih no

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<v Speaker 1>lie la Bua Tai Kutuziji.

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<v Speaker 3>Relax a bit Jahau Leanne patted him on the shoulder.

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<v Speaker 3>You've worked hard enough already. Don't be too hard on yourself.

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<v Speaker 1>Jiaho chi ya Yao Tao.

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<v Speaker 3>However, Jahau shook his head.

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<v Speaker 1>Will Bi Siu su de gun ha Tajjin Shida fuzuze

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<v Speaker 1>Bi said, jun Mau tchi Hue.

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<v Speaker 3>I have to do better, he insisted, otherwise I won't

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<v Speaker 3>have a chance in the competition.

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<v Speaker 1>Jingua Lin Yehafan sunsu Shi jah ha ha Shiji di

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<v Speaker 1>mat tin jia Alie.

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<v Speaker 3>Despite Lin's suggestion to relax and rest, Jiahou decided to

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<v Speaker 3>practice more every day Tapu jing lin si jijiji Lu.

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<v Speaker 3>He practiced tirelessly until sunset.

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<v Speaker 1>Ju yet set hade hanshe Junshan Kuan pi bee the

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<v Speaker 1>bansi ha huiya.

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<v Speaker 3>The bamboo leaves glittered in his sweat, accompanying him home

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<v Speaker 3>and fatigue.

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<v Speaker 1>Sitien Gozo la Jahad jim ja Man Tatini se Tuit.

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<v Speaker 3>Days passed, yet Jiahu's progress remained slow and his confidence

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<v Speaker 3>continued to wane.

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<v Speaker 1>Jiang Hu ygatur Li.

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<v Speaker 3>Then a special morning arrived.

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<v Speaker 1>Young Gweyo the sa juli in tie Waifun Jingfu juy

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<v Speaker 1>Sha chat Susya.

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<v Speaker 3>The sunlight gently fell among the bamboo, A light breeze blue,

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<v Speaker 3>and the bamboo leaves rustled.

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<v Speaker 1>Lienza Pumbi and Gulida Zahha.

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<v Speaker 3>Shi sin Sezi Leanne encouraged him from the side. Jahau,

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<v Speaker 3>try to believe in yourself.

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<v Speaker 1>Noli jin Zi le Jisu sin Tahuifo.

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<v Speaker 3>The effort has accumulated, You just need to believe it

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<v Speaker 3>will serve you.

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<v Speaker 1>Taijilda Guli Jahhu shin Si Kotsi Yu Yun Suyo de

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<v Speaker 1>Lila Saisi Chang Shinta Jaoshi.

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<v Speaker 3>With Lien's encouragement, Jiahou took a deep breath, applying all

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<v Speaker 3>his strength and skills, and attempted the move once more,

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<v Speaker 3>jitz Ta chanon La. This time he succeeded.

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<v Speaker 1>Don Zulu cha Yu signor Liu Shi ban Wu Si Kurtzi.

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<v Speaker 3>The action was smooth, flawless, like flowing clouds and water.

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<v Speaker 1>Jiahu chanchuy Kotchi sia.

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<v Speaker 3>La Jahau exhaled deeply and smiled.

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<v Speaker 1>Taju yu Jan shutzu O huay Yi jiaod ten Sui

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<v Speaker 1>Yoda Tsushin.

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<v Speaker 3>He had finally overcome his self doubt and found an

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<v Speaker 3>unprecedented confidence.

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<v Speaker 1>Sisi ni Yen ta si nid Yi jilji nin ba

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<v Speaker 1>Jichu situ Junya.

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<v Speaker 3>Thank you, Lien, He expressed gratitude to his friend. Your

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<v Speaker 3>constant support made me realize that support and rest are

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<v Speaker 3>equally important.

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<v Speaker 1>Singuli zahaubujin tishzid wu yi yit Zantazu.

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<v Speaker 3>Through this period of effort, Jiahau not only improved his

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<v Speaker 3>martial arts, but also strengthened his self trust Ta li yu.

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<v Speaker 1>Yi Gunza laoku Tamando di ziz the bi sa chu

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<v Speaker 1>man sins.

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<v Speaker 3>His friendship with Lien became more solid, and they were

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<v Speaker 3>both filled with confidence for the upcoming competition.

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<v Speaker 1>Sajipia Ninjing the julin Jun Sauchun, the young guang Zien

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<v Speaker 1>Juan Li Jaho de tri Bie.

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<v Speaker 3>In this tranquil bamboo forest, the early spring sunlight witnessed

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<v Speaker 3>Jahau's transformation.

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<v Speaker 1>Sing jay Chi tabuza wisibi sat and shizizi ja ja

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<v Speaker 1>sindjung chuma su and khulilah.

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<v Speaker 3>After all this, he no longer feared the competition, but

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<v Speaker 3>actively embraced the challenge, filled with hope and strength in

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<v Speaker 3>his heart.

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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, tolkul to cool, tokul.

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<v Speaker 3>Filtered, sah sah sah, casting, kurya, kuria qua, troubled, zin

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<v Speaker 3>Joe sin joe zin Joe, furrowed, boll ah poor ah

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<v Speaker 3>boo ah uneasy hien shoot Hien shoot Zian shoot.

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<v Speaker 1>Insisted putting that, put hing that, putting that tirelessly shangua

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<v Speaker 1>shanghua shiangua.

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<v Speaker 3>Glittered pee bet pee bet pee bet, fatigued.

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<v Speaker 1>Cell to cell to.

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<v Speaker 3>Cell to wayne when jou wi jo, when jou gentle.

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<v Speaker 1>Shashadows yea sha shats yeah shashadows.

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<v Speaker 3>Yea rustled see.

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<v Speaker 1>La chi la accumulated, wirkriti, wirkutsi wa kurtzi for us

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<v Speaker 1>su huaii su huaii su huaii soft doubt, chins way yo,

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<v Speaker 1>chins way yo, chins way yo, unprecedented bere ship bare

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<v Speaker 1>ship beare ship.

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<v Speaker 3>Expressed, Ghanji ghanzi ghanji gratitude say ya, say yeah, say ya.

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<v Speaker 3>Trust low cool loo cool low.

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<v Speaker 1>Cool, solid mean King ning Ing Nanjing, tranquil Yanjie Yin

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<v Speaker 1>tier Yin tie embraced, Liliah Liliah Liliah, Strength o shoot,

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<v Speaker 1>shoot or shoot martial arts.

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<v Speaker 3>One made you, ye one made you ye one made

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<v Speaker 3>you ye. Perfectionism jung Go yung go jung go, diligent, confidence, waveful, wayful, waveful,

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<v Speaker 3>breeze yeah yee ya ye yeah ye. Suggestion be said,

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<v Speaker 3>be set, b set competition.

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