The Liu sisters, originally from Yibin in Southern Sichuan province, discuss their family issues over a cup of tea overlooking the largest pond in People’s Park.

人民公园里的最大的水塘边上，祖籍宜宾(四川南部)的刘家姐妹在边喝茶，边谈论家长里短。

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Today, I went to park with my friend Liu.

今天，我和我的朋友刘一起去公园玩。

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So I went to the park with Liu.

所以，我和刘去了公园。

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On a sunny afternoon on the Chinese side of the river, retired factory worker Liu Weibao takes in a music performance in a riverside park.

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