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Sep 2024
15m 52s

Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 12: A D...

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Everyone's favorite lovable lug, Lao Wang, is in another tight spot. He's out of work and on the outs with his wife. But wait! Is an old friend offering to help? Or is something more sinister going on? Tune in to this exciting Mandarin podcast and learn how to talk meaningfully about the underworld in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1189

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