戚九又想在这地界做点小买卖
“and that I'd like to do some small business here,”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不过是这言大人刚上任
“Given that Lord Yan has just taken office,”
戚九又想 在这 地界 做点小买卖
“and that I'd like to do some small business here,”
“I'm just riding the momentum and seeking a lucky start.”
“Don't be alarmed by me; I am only here to make a modest living.”
Chinese merchants traditionally understate their ambitions as 'small business' to prevent provoking local incumbents or authorities.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
this area / this territory
A colloquial northern expression referring to a local region or specific turf.
run a modest business / do some small trading
A humble way to describe one's business endeavors to deflect scrutiny or envy.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Qi Jiu, you're so audacious.”
“I am willing to fight to the bitter end.”
“I will take my leave first.”
“Are you still thinking about Qi Jiu?”
“we let that Qi Jiu escape by sheer luck.”
“Ninth Lady Cui might count.”