It's a heat wave in Shanghai, and Jun calls his building manager late at night because his air conditioning is blowing warm air. Listen for how they bargain, and where she draws the line.
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Practice · 3 min
Record the manager's line "Now you're pushing it. But put it in writing, and I'll pass it on to the owner." Say "now you're pushing it" with a little smile, then switch to a practical, even tone for the rest. Compare with the model. The change of tone shows she's teasing him, not refusing him.
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