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 accept that. 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 对呀
“Mr. Li Jr.? Yeah.”
“Your money is no good here; treating you is how I give face to Young Master Li.”
Waiving a check for someone's friend is a classic social tactic to show deep respect and grant 'face' to the mutual acquaintance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
here with me / at my place / according to my rules
Commonly used by hosts, business owners, or supervisors to establish personal authority over local arrangements.
to pay the bill / foot the check
Everyday spoken Chinese term for settling a bill, especially in restaurants and cafes.