A Quote by Li Cunxin

Indeed, everything was a shock at the beginning. The wash machines, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposal machines, juicers, toasters, and yes, the ATM machines. Watching money spilled out of a wall was simply amazing!

Li Cunxin

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Li Cunxin
Australian - Dancer
Born: January 26, 1961

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