Intermediate10:32

How I tricked my friend

The video is about a person named Jules planning a surprise birthday party for his friend Da Ming, who always says he doesn't care about birthdays but secretly wants his friends to remember. Jules uses a traditional Chinese story called "满天过海" from the 36 seasons to plan the surprise without Da Ming catching on.

Published on 2025-08-07 · Used with permission

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