事关机密 得关上门讲
“It's confidential, so we had to close the door.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
在江南投票号的事
“about investing in the draft bank in Jiangnan.”
事关机密 得 关上门讲
“It's confidential, so we had to close the door.”
原来是这样啊
“I see.”
“This is top secret—shut the door right now so nobody overhears.”
In historical Chinese banking networks (piaohao), financial dealings required strict discretion and inner-circle trust to avoid leaks and financial runs.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
a matter of confidentiality; highly classified
Used to stress the gravity and need for secrecy regarding an upcoming topic.
to discuss behind closed doors
A practical metaphor and literal instruction to ensure confidentiality before revealing sensitive information.