Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lantern Lights and Family Bonds: A Night of Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这寒冷的冬天，柳园的灯笼节如约而至。En: In this cold winter, the Liuyuan Lantern Festival arrived as expected.Zh: 柳园布满了五光十色的灯笼，灯光温暖地洒在石板路上，空气中弥漫着传统节日食品的香味，四周满是欢声笑语。En: Liuyuan was filled with colorful lanterns, the warm light spreading over the cobblestone streets, and the air was permeated with the aroma of traditional festival foods, surrounded by laughter and cheerful voices.Zh: 连漫步在灯笼之下，她的心情有些忐忑。En: Lian was strolling under the lanterns, feeling a bit apprehensive.Zh: 连是一个深思熟虑且内敛的人，但今天她鼓起勇气来到这里，因为她想与家人和解。En: Lian is a thoughtful and introspective person, but today she gathered the courage to come here because she wanted to reconcile with her family.Zh: 自从那次争吵后，她与家人之间隔着一层无法穿越的墙。En: Ever since that argument, there had been an unbreachable wall between her and her family.Zh: 在大红灯笼旁，连看见了勇和美。En: By the big red lantern, Lian saw Yong and Mei.Zh: 他们站在一颗大树下，似乎在观看花灯。En: They were standing under a large tree, seemingly admiring the lanterns.Zh: 连深吸一口气，走近他们。En: Lian took a deep breath and walked towards them.Zh: 她带来了一份礼物，一盏精致的荷花灯，希望它象征着和解与团聚。En: She brought a gift, an exquisite lotus lantern, hoping it would symbolize reconciliation and reunion.Zh: “勇，美，我很抱歉。”连轻声说道。En: "Yong, Mei, I'm really sorry," Lian said softly.Zh: 她把荷花灯递给他们。En: She handed them the lotus lantern.Zh: 灯盏在风中微微晃动，柔和的光照亮了他们三人的面庞。En: The lantern swayed slightly in the wind, its gentle light illuminating the faces of the three.Zh: 勇皱起了眉，似乎还在思考过去的争执。En: Yong frowned, seemingly still contemplating past disputes.Zh: 美则望着连，目光中有些复杂。En: Mei looked at Lian, her gaze somewhat complex.Zh: 连继续说道：“我不希望争吵再继续下去。En: Lian continued, "I don't want the quarrels to continue.Zh: 我想要一个温暖的家，一个我们都能好好相处的地方。”En: I want a warm home, a place where we can all get along."Zh: 灯笼的光晕下，连的声音满是诚恳。En: Under the halo of the lanterns, Lian's voice was full of sincerity.Zh: 她知道自己的戒心，但愿能打破这段僵局，重新建立家人之间的信任。En: She knew her own reservations, but hoped to break through the stalemate and rebuild the trust between family members.Zh: 勇叹了口气，伸出手轻握住连的肩膀。En: Yong sighed, reaching out to gently grasp Lian's shoulder.Zh: “过去的事情，谁都不想再提。”他说，目光温柔了一些。En: "No one wants to mention the past again," he said, his eyes softening a little.Zh: 美也放下心中的芥蒂，点了点头。En: Mei also let go of her inner grudges and nodded.Zh: “我们都应该向前看。”En: "We should all look forward."Zh: 在这个灯火辉煌的夜晚，三人紧紧抱在一起。En: On this bright and bustling night, the three hugged each other tightly.Zh: 过去的误会与怨恨在灯笼的光辉下化作云烟消逝。En: The past misunderstandings and resentments dissipated like smoke in the glow of the lanterns.Zh: 连感受到了心灵的释放和归属感，她终于鼓起勇气，治愈了心中的伤痛。En: Lian felt a release and a sense of belonging in her heart, finally summoning the courage to heal her inner wounds.Zh: 灯笼节的夜晚依旧热闹非凡，但对于连、勇和美来说，今天是特别的一天。En: The Lantern Festival night remained lively as ever, but for Lian, Yong, and Mei, today was special.Zh: 在这个特别的节日，流逝的旧时光被温暖的光芒替代，他们决定珍惜当下，携手迎接未来。En: On this special day, the warmth of the glowing lights replaced the bygone times, and they decided to cherish the present and face the future together. Vocabulary Words:apprehensive: 忐忑introspective: 内敛reconcile: 和解unbreachable: 无法穿越exquisite: 精致swayed: 晃动illuminating: 照亮contemplating: 思考quarrels: 争吵stalemate: 僵局sincerity: 诚恳trust: 信任grudges: 芥蒂resentments: 怨恨dissipated: 消逝release: 释放belonging: 归属感courage: 勇气glowing: 辉煌cherish: 珍惜admiring: 观看halo: 光晕reservations: 戒心permeated: 弥漫surrounded: 四周strolling: 漫步argument: 争执symbolize: 象征release: 释放heal: 治愈

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Soulful Bargain: Lian's Quest for the Jade Dragon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在寒冷的冬夜，连走进了熙熙攘攘的夜市。En: On a cold winter night, Lian walked into the bustling night market.Zh: 红色的灯笼在头顶轻轻摇曳，温暖的光芒照亮了石板街道。En: Red lanterns gently swayed overhead, and their warm glow illuminated the cobblestone streets.Zh: 人群中充满了忙碌和期待，大家都为即将到来的春节准备着。En: The crowd was filled with busyness and anticipation as everyone prepared for the upcoming Spring Festival.Zh: 连是个喜欢古董的人，他知道自己需要找到一件特殊的宝物。En: Lian is someone who loves antiques, and he knew he needed to find a special treasure.Zh: 今年，他想要一尊罕见的龙玉雕，它象征着好运和和谐，可以为他的家带来繁荣。En: This year, he wanted a rare jade dragon sculpture, which symbolizes good fortune and harmony and could bring prosperity to his home.Zh: 龙的形象在中国文化中代表着力量和好运，连心中充满了渴望。En: The dragon's image in Chinese culture represents strength and good luck, and Lian was filled with longing.Zh: 然而，那位贩卖者秀是个精明的商人。En: However, the vendor Xiu was a shrewd businesswoman.Zh: 她的摊位前挂着一块标价牌，价格高得让人咋舌。En: A price tag hung in front of her stall, with a price so high it made people gasp.Zh: 连知道，若想要那个龙玉雕，他必须好好谈判。En: Lian knew that if he wanted that jade dragon sculpture, he needed to negotiate well.Zh: 而就在这时，魏也在摊位前出现，他也在打量那件雕塑。En: Just then, Wei appeared at the stall, also eyeing the sculpture.Zh: 连看着魏，与他交换了一个心照不宣的眼神。En: Lian looked at Wei and exchanged a tacit glance with him.Zh: 然而，他无法忽视他的内心的渴望。En: However, he couldn't ignore his inner desire.Zh: 他轻轻走近秀的摊位。En: He gently approached Xiu's stall.Zh: “这个龙玉雕很漂亮。”连说道，假装不太在意。En: "This jade dragon sculpture is very beautiful," Lian said, pretending to be indifferent.Zh: “是啊，手工雕刻，非常精美。”秀回答，她的语气透露出这雕纹的珍贵。En: "Yes, it's handcrafted, very exquisite," Xiu replied, her tone revealing the sculpture's preciousness.Zh: 魏插话道：“我也对它很感兴趣。”En: Wei interjected, "I'm also interested in it."Zh: 气氛瞬间紧张。En: The atmosphere instantly became tense.Zh: 连意识到必须做出明智的决定。En: Lian realized he needed to make a wise decision.Zh: 他决定揭露自己的真实想法：“秀，这件龙玉雕对我来说不仅仅是一件物品。En: He decided to reveal his true feelings: "Xiu, this jade dragon sculpture is more than just an item to me.Zh: 春节就快到了，我想把它放在家里做我们家的中心，它将带来好运。”En: The Spring Festival is coming soon, and I want to place it in my home as our centerpiece; it will bring good luck."Zh: 秀微微思索，显然被连的话打动了。En: Xiu pondered slightly, clearly moved by Lian's words.Zh: 她重视传统，也忠于家族的价值观。En: She valued tradition and was loyal to her family's values.Zh: 在最后一刻，连加了一句：“如果我能用它来庆祝新年，那将是无价的。”En: At the last moment, Lian added, "If I can use it to celebrate the New Year, it would be priceless."Zh: 最终，秀微笑着说：“我想这龙应当跟随你的家人过新年。”En: In the end, Xiu smiled and said, "I think this dragon should accompany your family for the New Year."Zh: 她降了价，连成功买下了龙玉雕。En: She lowered the price, and Lian successfully bought the jade dragon sculpture.Zh: 连面带笑意，感到格外满足。En: Lian smiled with satisfaction, feeling particularly fulfilled.Zh: 他意识到，真正的价值不仅存在于物品本身，更在于人与人之间文化和情感的交流。En: He realized that true value lies not only in the item itself but also in the cultural and emotional exchange between people.Zh: 在走回家的路上，连的心中充满了对即将到来的新年的期待。En: On the way home, Lian's heart was filled with anticipation for the upcoming New Year.Zh: 他不仅带回了一件珍贵的古董，更学会了如何透过传统连接内心的热情。En: He not only brought back a precious antique but also learned how to connect his inner passion through tradition. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 熙熙攘攘cobblestone: 石板antiques: 古董jade: 玉sculpture: 雕prosperity: 繁荣shrewd: 精明vendor: 贩卖者negotiate: 谈判tacit: 心照不宣exquisite: 精美interjected: 插话道tension: 紧张decision: 决定pondered: 思索tradition: 传统loyal: 忠于centerpiece: 中心precious: 珍贵indifferent: 不太在意illuminated: 照亮overhead: 头顶anticipation: 期待symbolizes: 象征fortune: 好运longing: 渴望gasp: 咋舌revealing: 透露出emotional: 情感passion: 热情

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: High-Stakes Showdown: A Gambler's Quest for Family Honor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 澳门的冬天，虽没有北方那般寒冷，但微凉的海风依然能让人感受到季节的更迭。En: The winter in Macao, although not as cold as the north, still allows people to feel the change of seasons with the slightly cool sea breeze.Zh: 豪华赌场内，红灯笼和金灿灿的剪纸随处可见，为即将到来的春节增添了几分喜庆。En: Inside the luxurious casinos, red lanterns and golden paper cuttings are everywhere, adding a touch of festivity to the upcoming Spring Festival.Zh: 然而，在这热闹的氛围中，赌桌旁却弥漫着紧张的气息。En: However, amidst this lively atmosphere, a tense air hangs around the gambling tables.Zh: 李伟坐在桌前，神情专注。En: Li Wei sat at the table, his expression focused.Zh: 他是一个精明而有经验的生意谈判专家，以策略和冷静著称。En: He is a shrewd and experienced business negotiation expert, renowned for his strategy and calm demeanor.Zh: 今晚，他坐在这高风险的扑克牌桌前，不仅仅为了赢得一场游戏，更是为了家族生意的存亡。En: Tonight, as he sits at this high-stakes poker table, he's not just playing to win a game; he's playing for the survival of his family business.Zh: 近来，李家生意每况愈下，他知道这个赌局将决定未来的走向。En: Recently, the Li family business has been deteriorating, and he knows this gamble will determine the future direction.Zh: 对手们亦不容小觑。En: The opponents are not to be underestimated.Zh: 陈荣，扑克老手，善于隐藏自己的真实意图。En: Chen Rong, a veteran poker player, is skilled at concealing his true intentions.Zh: 张明，则像是一只伺机而动的猎豹，总能在关键时刻出其不意。En: Zhang Ming, like a leopard waiting to strike, always manages to surprise at critical moments.Zh: 此时的牌局不仅仅是纸牌游戏，更是三位高手的心理博弈。En: The card game at this moment is not just about playing cards, but a psychological battle among three masters.Zh: 李伟心中的压力与日俱增，春节临近，家中长辈们寄予厚望。En: The pressure in Li Wei's heart increases by the day, with the Spring Festival approaching and the elders at home with high expectations.Zh: 他需要在这场牌局中赢得一项至关重要的商业合作，挽救家族企业。En: He needs to win a crucial business partnership in this card game to save the family enterprise.Zh: 决胜时刻，他一面考虑着保守策略，一面又掂量着放手一搏的代价。En: At the decisive moment, he considers a conservative strategy while also weighing the cost of taking a risk.Zh: 轮到李伟发牌，他摸到了一手好牌，却仍不确定对手的策略。En: When it was Li Wei's turn to deal, he received a good hand but was still unsure of his opponents' strategies.Zh: 对手的微表情、轻微的动作，他都一一收入眼中。En: He meticulously observed their micro-expressions and subtle movements.Zh: 最终，李伟深吸一口气，眼神坚定，推上所有筹码，选择了全压。En: Finally, Li Wei took a deep breath, his eyes firm, and pushed all his chips forward, choosing to go all in.Zh: 这一举动出乎意料，四周的人屏住呼吸，等待着结果。En: This unexpected move made everyone around hold their breath, waiting for the outcome.Zh: “赢了！”在荷官宣布结果的瞬间，全场爆发出欢呼声。En: "Won!" At the moment the dealer announced the result, the entire crowd erupted in cheers.Zh: 李伟胜出，不仅赢得了合约，也赢得了对手的尊重。En: Li Wei not only won the contract but also gained the respect of his opponents.Zh: 他心中长舒一口气，战略与勇气的结合令他在这场游戏中崭露头角。En: He let out a long breath of relief, as the combination of strategy and courage had made him stand out in this game.Zh: 这一次，李伟不仅为家族争取到了生存的机会，也在业务界树立了全新的形象。En: This time, Li Wei not only secured survival for the family but also established a new image in the business world.Zh: 他意识到，适时的勇气与谨慎至关重要。En: He realized that timely courage and caution are crucial.Zh: 新一年，他将继续以自己的方式，开创出属于李氏家族的新篇章。En: In the new year, he intends to continue paving a path for the Li family in his own way.Zh: 随着窗外鞭炮声的响起，澳门的夜色愈发绚丽。En: As the sound of firecrackers rang out outside the window, the night in Macao became even more magnificent.Zh: 李伟望向远方的天空，心中涌起无限希望。En: Li Wei looked towards the distant sky, filled with boundless hope.Zh: 春节，为他带来新的开始，也预示着好运的降临。En: The Spring Festival brings him a new beginning and heralds the arrival of good fortune. Vocabulary Words:luxurious: 豪华festival: 节日atmosphere: 气氛tense: 紧张shrewd: 精明renowned: 著名的deteriorating: 每况愈下opponents: 对手concealing: 隐藏intentions: 意图leopard: 猎豹psychological: 心理的battle: 博弈pressure: 压力crucial: 至关重要的partnership: 合作decisive: 决胜conservative: 保守的meticulously: 一一micro-expressions: 微表情subtle: 轻微的breath: 呼吸unexpected: 出乎意料的relief: 长舒一口气courage: 勇气secured: 争取到heralds: 预示着survival: 存亡contract: 合约established: 树立了

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Team Triumph: How Li Ming and Xiaolei Beat the Clock Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在繁忙的冬季，临近春节的脚步如同雪花般匆匆而至，公司的办公室里充满了紧张的气氛。En: In the busy winter season, the approach of the Chunjie felt as swift as falling snow, and the office was filled with a tense atmosphere.Zh: 电脑嗡嗡作响，键盘声此起彼伏。En: The computers hummed, and the sound of keyboards was constant.Zh: 李明坐在他的办公桌前，思索着。En: Li Ming sat at his desk, deep in thought.Zh: 他是一位勤奋的项目经理，最近却被迫承受着巨大的压力。En: He was a diligent project manager, but recently, he had been under a lot of pressure.Zh: 他们的团队项目将在春节前需要完成，时间紧迫。En: Their team's project needed to be completed before Chunjie, and time was tight.Zh: 李明望向一旁的同事小雷。En: Li Ming glanced at his colleague Xiaolei next to him.Zh: 小雷才能很出众，但最近的工作进度却总是不尽如人意。En: Xiaolei was talented, but his recent work progress was not satisfactory.Zh: 对于即将到来的展示会，小雷也感到忐忑不安。En: He was also anxious about the upcoming exhibition.Zh: 为了提升在公司里的地位，他必须做好自己的部分。En: In order to enhance his position in the company, he needed to perform well.Zh: 离项目截止日期还剩三天，李明不断在考虑自己是否应该独自承担更多工作，或者，是时候与小雷摊开话题，正面沟通。En: With three days left until the project deadline, Li Ming continually pondered whether he should take on more work alone or if it was time to have an open conversation with Xiaolei.Zh: 在此之前，小雷的工作一直没有跟上计划，这让李明的内心充满了矛盾与焦虑。En: Until now, Xiaolei's work had always been behind schedule, filling Li Ming with inner conflict and anxiety.Zh: 终于，时间走到了关键的前一晚。En: Finally, the time came to the crucial night before the deadline.Zh: 李明意识到再也不能这样拖延下去了。En: Li Ming realized he could no longer delay.Zh: 会议室静悄悄的，只有几盏昏黄的灯还亮着。En: The meeting room was silent, with only a few dim lights still on.Zh: 他叫小雷来参加一个小会。En: He called Xiaolei for a small meeting.Zh: “我们需要谈谈，”李明说，声音中带着一丝焦急。En: "We need to talk," Li Ming said with a hint of urgency in his voice.Zh: 小雷有些尴尬，但还是坐了下来。En: Xiaolei felt a bit awkward but sat down nonetheless.Zh: 经过一番交流，小雷坦诚了自己的问题：“我真的需要帮助。En: After some discussion, Xiaolei admitted his problems: "I really need help.Zh: 我想我需要一些有序的计划。”En: I think I need some orderly planning."Zh: 李明深思熟虑后，决定和小雷一起彻夜工作。En: After careful consideration, Li Ming decided to work through the night with Xiaolei.Zh: 他们制定了一个紧凑的清单，分配了职责，明确了每一个步骤。En: They devised a compact list, assigned tasks, and clarified each step.Zh: 随着灯光从办公室的一边亮到另一边，李明和小雷的合作也渐渐顺利起来。En: As the lights switched on one end of the office to the other, their cooperation gradually smoothed out.Zh: 第二天早晨，团队成员疲惫但兴奋地走进会议室，En: The next morning, team members walked into the meeting room, exhausted but excited.Zh: 他们的设计和计划获得了管理层的极大赞赏。En: Their design and plans received great acclaim from the management.Zh: 成功不仅带来了喜悦，也带来了一份值得信任的团结。En: The success not only brought joy but also a trustworthy unity.Zh: 春节来临时，李明明白了团队支持与沟通的重要性，En: When Chunjie arrived, Li Ming understood the importance of team support and communication.Zh: 他决定不再一个人承担所有重担，而是善于借助团队的力量。En: He decided not to bear all burdens alone but to effectively utilize the power of the team.Zh: 小雷学会了如何更好地管理时间，并在团队的支持下，勇敢地寻求帮助，变得更加自信。En: Xiaolei learned how to better manage his time and, with the team's support, bravely sought help, becoming more confident.Zh: 华灯初上，节日的氛围充盈着整个城市。En: As the festive lights lit up, the festive atmosphere filled the entire city.Zh: 李明和小雷站在窗前，望着窗外的雪景，心中满是新一年的愿景和期待。En: Li Ming and Xiaolei stood by the window, looking at the snowy scene outside, their hearts full of hopes and expectations for the new year. Vocabulary Words:approach: 临近swift: 匆匆diligent: 勤奋pressure: 压力satisfactory: 不尽如人意exhibition: 展示会enhance: 提升pondered: 思索delayed: 拖延crucial: 关键urgency: 焦急orderly: 有序compact: 紧凑assigned: 分配clarified: 明确cooperation: 合作acclaim: 赞赏trustworthy: 值得信任unity: 团结utilize: 借助manage: 管理confident: 自信festive: 节日atmosphere: 氛围exhausted: 疲惫glanced: 望向anxiety: 焦虑admitted: 坦诚scenario: 场景expectations: 期待

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Tension to Triumph: A Team's Journey to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 忙碌的办公室里，玻璃墙闪烁着光芒，盆栽植物点缀其间，气氛中弥漫着春节将近的兴奋情绪。En: In the bustling office, the glass walls shimmered with light, and potted plants adorned the space, with an atmosphere filled with the excitement of the approaching Chunjie (Spring Festival).Zh: 在这样的背景下，梅琳、君和晓玉正埋头于一个重要的项目。En: Against this backdrop, Meilin, Jun, and Xiaoyu were engrossed in an important project.Zh: 他们要在春节前完成并向董事会展示一个新颖的提案。En: They needed to complete and present an innovative proposal to the board before Chunjie.Zh: 梅琳是项目经理，目标明确。En: Meilin was the project manager, with clear goals in mind.Zh: 她知道这个项目的重要性，希望通过它在公司高层面前展现实力。En: She understood the significance of this project and hoped to demonstrate her capabilities to the company’s senior management.Zh: 君是团队里经验丰富的成员，但他一直比较谨慎，不愿冒险。En: Jun was an experienced team member, but he was always rather cautious and reluctant to take risks.Zh: 晓玉则充满创意，尽管他对自己的想法不太有信心。En: Xiaoyu, on the other hand, was full of creativity, though he wasn't very confident in his ideas.Zh: 三人之间的合作并不总是顺利。En: The collaboration among the three was not always smooth.Zh: 梅琳感觉到压力，她要寻找一个平衡点，在创新和稳妥之间徘徊。En: Meilin felt the pressure of finding a balance between innovation and caution.Zh: 每当晓玉提出一些新奇的创意，君总是先持怀疑态度，担心这些想法太冒险。En: Whenever Xiaoyu brought up novel ideas, Jun was always initially skeptical, worried that these ideas were too risky.Zh: 面对这样的情况，梅琳决定勇敢一试，支持晓玉的创意，同时也要说服君。En: Faced with this situation, Meilin decided to be brave and support Xiaoyu's creativity while also persuading Jun.Zh: 随着项目截止日期的临近，团队内部的紧张程度也在增加。En: As the project deadline loomed closer, the tension within the team also increased.Zh: 一天晚上，办公室里只剩下梅琳、君和晓玉。En: One night, only Meilin, Jun, and Xiaoyu remained in the office.Zh: 他们一起定稿，准备第二天的展示。En: They finalized the draft together, preparing for the next day's presentation.Zh: 梅琳耐心地倾听，协调两人之间的争议，努力让大家拧成一股绳。En: Meilin patiently listened, mediated the disputes between the two, and worked hard to unite everyone.Zh: 终于到了展示日，董事会成员坐定。En: Finally, the day of the presentation arrived, and the board members took their seats.Zh: 梅琳带着自信走上前，项目信息一一呈现。En: Meilin confidently stepped forward, presenting the project details one by one.Zh: 然而，正当晓玉演示他的创意时，技术故障突然出现，投影仪停了下来。En: However, just as Xiaoyu was demonstrating his creative ideas, a technical glitch suddenly occurred, and the projector stopped.Zh: 梅琳迅速冷静下来，让团队临时切换到备用方案。En: Meilin quickly regained her composure and had the team switch to a backup plan.Zh: 她机智地讲述，君也在一旁传递重要的数据，晓玉则用手绘图解释他的设计。En: She skillfully narrated the points, Jun assisted by providing crucial data, and Xiaoyu used hand-drawn diagrams to explain his design.Zh: 团队的努力没有白费。En: The team's efforts were not in vain.Zh: 演示结束时，董事会给予了他们热烈的掌声，特别是对晓玉创意性的认可。En: By the end of the presentation, the board gave them a rousing applause, particularly recognizing Xiaoyu's creativity.Zh: 他们的提案成功通过，团队的声誉也得到了提高。En: Their proposal was successfully approved, and the team’s reputation was also elevated.Zh: 梅琳学会了如何在不同观点之间取得平衡，增强了对自己决定的信心。En: Meilin learned how to balance differing viewpoints, gaining confidence in her decisions.Zh: 君变得更为接受新想法，而晓玉则找到了信心。En: Jun became more open to new ideas, and Xiaoyu found his confidence.Zh: 办公室内外的风雪逐渐消散，带来了节日的温暖。En: The snow and wind outside the office gradually dissipated, bringing the warmth of the festival.Zh: 而他们的收获，不仅是一个成功的项目，还有一份更加紧密的合作关系。En: Their rewards were not only a successful project but also a stronger collaborative relationship. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 忙碌的shimmered: 闪烁adorned: 点缀engrossed: 埋头significance: 重要性capabilities: 实力reluctant: 不愿cautious: 谨慎creativity: 创意novel: 新奇skeptical: 怀疑态度persuading: 说服loomed: 临近mediated: 协调disputes: 争议glitch: 故障composure: 冷静narrated: 讲述crucial: 重要的applause: 掌声elevated: 提高viewpoints: 观点confidence: 信心dissipated: 消散warmth: 温暖collaborative: 合作proposal: 提案innovative: 新颖senior management: 高层backup: 备用