在我这儿 李公子的朋友不用买单
“Any friend of Mr. Li Jr. is on the house.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“I can't let you pay for me. How much is it?”
在我这儿 李公子的 朋友 不用买单
“Any friend of Mr. Li Jr. is on the house.”
李公子
“Mr. Li Jr.?”
“Your money is no good here because honoring Young Master Li through you is worth far more to me.”
Waiving a bill for someone associated with an influential person confers honor upon both the guest and the prominent contact.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
here with me / according to my rules
Used to establish personal authority or personal hospitality in one's own domain.
no need to pay the bill / on the house
A common phrase in dining contexts when the host or business owner treats the guest.