Popcorn Mishap Sparks Laughter and Friendship in Dorm

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6:44Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you may have missed. After the holiday, the scent of autumn filled the college dormitory. Jahao, a very careless student, was a bit nervous because he accidentally spilled popcorn all over the dorms common area. This area was cozy yet messy with soft sofas, study tables and a pervasive tea fragrance.

8:03Today, the room's ceiling was adorned with many mid-autumn festival paper lanterns, creating a very warm atmosphere. Jahao looked down at the small broom in his hand inside. This broom was too small to clean up all the scattered popcorn. Jahao was sweating profusely, afraid that the dorm manager might pass by. Next to him, Maelan was studying hard preparing for an important exam next week.

9:08She looked up and saw Jahao's clumsy appearance and couldn't help but laugh, covering her mouth. Ha ha, Jahao, are you sure you want to use that broom? Jahao felt a bit embarrassed, but he knew he had to deal with this mess. Maelan, please, can you help me out? If we can get this done, I'll treat you to mooncakes. Maelan thought for a moment and put down her book. All right, but you have to promise it's five nut mooncakes, those are my favorite.

10:11The two then worked together to clean up, with Jahao sweeping the popcorn into piles, and Maelan using tissues to pack them into the trash can. They cooperated well, but every time Maelan laughed and mentioned how funny the scene was, Jahao couldn't help but laugh too. However, just then the door opened and the door manager walked in.

11:17Jahao and Maelan immediately tensed up, but the manager paused, looked at the popcorn on the floor, and a slight smile appeared on her lips. It looks like you two have a bit of a problem. The manager said, then walked over to them and picked up a broom of normal size. Here, let me help you. With the manager's assistance, it wasn't long before the floor was clean again. Jahao breathed a sigh of relief and thanked the manager, while Maelan couldn't help but laugh again.

12:27You don't need to be so nervous, the manager said. Sometimes laughter is a form of relaxation while studying. Jahao and Maelan exchanged smiles. Jahao learned how to maintain humor even in awkward situations and understood the need to seek help when necessary. Maelan also realized that sometimes laughter can help her accomplish tasks efficiently. Jahao and Maelan also talked about how to face life's little troubles with ease.

13:47Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break. This is Steve Kavino from Kavino and Rich. All right, quick round of trivia before we get back into the show. But we're doing it differently this time. Every guy listening right now, you're contestant. No buzzers, no calling in. Just answer honestly to yourself. Here we go. You got a belly and a little chest that won't go away no matter what you try. Gasped by the middle of the afternoon, no drive left in the tank, and lastly you lacked that confidence and mental edge. Fellowes, here's the thing. Those are classic signs that your testosterone has been sliding and nothing drags it down faster than extra weight. The good news? Emerging research suggests that getting rid of it may actually be more effective than TRT. So why not take matters into your own hands? Strip off the weight that tanks your testosterone with Bioma GLP1 booster. Every serving is packed with science back and third party tested ingredients that crank up your natural GLP1 production. So you can enjoy a leaner physique, surging energy, and increased drive.

14:49Visit bioma.health slash GLP1 and use code CR Show to get 15% off your first order. That's bioma.health slash GLP1 code CR Show for 15% off. This is Matt Rogers from Los Cultures. He's with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. This is Bowen Yang from Los Cultures. He's with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. Okay, we've been talking about Cupid male for a minute now, Bowen. Wow, the feedback we're getting. I mean, so many of you all love this stuff. You're stopping us in the street going, I love Cupid. And if you're thinking, wait, what is Cupid? Do you not have the internet? It's the OG Japanese mayonnaise. The one with the red cap and the little baby on the bottle. Once you know what, you start seeing it everywhere. People ask what makes it different from basic mayo? Will the answer egg yolks? Cupid is made with egg yolks only, giving it this incredibly rich umami flavor that elevates everything. Burgers, fries, sandwiches, chicken, noodles, chefs use it, restaurants use it,

15:50people who really love food and flavor use it. Whatever you're eating, Cupid. So if you haven't tried Cupid yet, find the bottle with the red cap and see what everyone's talking about. You'll understand Cupid, the original Japanese mayonnaise. Here are today's vocabulary words, first in Mandarin Chinese, then in English. Qixi, qixi, qixi, sent. Su shi, su shi, su shi, dormitory. Chu xin, Chu xin, Chu xin, careless. Sa, Sa, Sa, spilled. Shu shi, Shu shi, Shu shi, cozy. Nima, nima, nima, pervasive.

16:53Chui gua, chui gua, chui gua. Adorned. Wenxin, Wenxin, Wenxin. Atmosphere. Sao zhō, Sao zhō, Sao zhō. Brum. Bian di, Bian di, Bian di. Scattered. Zhimao, Zhimao, Zhimao, profusely. Bēn zō, Bēn zō, Bēn zō. Clumsy. Gang ga, Gang ga, Gang ga, embarrassed. Zhijin, Zhijin, Zhijin, Tishu's. Pei he, Pei he, Pei he. Cooperated. Jin zhang, Jin zhang, Jin zhang, tense.

17:53Song, Song, Song, Breathe. Kouqi, Kouqi, Kouqi, Relief. Youmo, Youmo, Youmo, Youmer. Gang ga, Gang ga, Gang ga, awkward. Wenxin, Wenxin, Wenxin. Accomplish. Ma fa, Ma fa, Ma fa, Troubles. Qing shung, Qing shung, Qing shung. Easy. Ni mā, Ni mā, Ni mā, Filled. Zā luàn, Zā luàn, Zā luàn. Messy. Zhimao, Zhimao, Zhimao, profusely.

18:54Hai pa, Hai pa, Hai pa. Afraid. Shang yang, Shang yang, Shang yang. Appeared. Da só, Da só, Da só. Sweeping. Ping zhu, Ping zhu, Ping zhu. Post. We hope you've enjoyed this episode of Fluent Fiction Mandarin Chinese. Our team works tirelessly to bring you high quality, engaging content that will help you to reach your goals. But we can't do it alone. Your support is crucial in keeping our doors open and our content flowing. Please, consider becoming a premium subscriber today. You'll get more stories, no ads, custom episode requests, and more. Visit www.fluentfiction.org premium Mandarin Chinese.

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20:56Visit bioma.health slash GLP1 and use code CRShow to get 15% off your first order. That's bioma.health slash GLP1 code CRShow for 15% off. This is Matt Rogers from Lost Culture East. That's with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. This is Bowen Yang from Lost Culture East. That's Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. Okay, we've been talking about Cupid male for a minute now, Bowen. And wow, the feedback we're getting. I mean, so many of y'all love this stuff. You're stopping us in the street going, I love Cupid. And if you're thinking, wait, what is Cupid? Do you not have the internet? It's the OG Japanese mayonnaise. The one with the red cap and the little baby on the bottle. Once you know what, you start seeing it everywhere. People ask what makes it different from basic mayo? Well, the answer? Egg yolks. Cupid is made with egg yolks only, giving it this incredibly rich umami flavor that elevates everything. Burgers, fries, sandwiches, chicken, noodles. Chefs use it, restaurants use it.

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