徐老先生这么给面儿 本官一定到 你这堂姐
“Your kindness, Mr. Xu, - I shall look forward to it. - That cousin of yours...”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
变成他的庆功宴了
“turn into his victory party?”
徐老先生这么 给面儿 本官 一定到 你这堂姐
“Your kindness, Mr. Xu, - I shall look forward to it. - That cousin of yours...”
倒是挺有意思的
“is quite the character!”
“Since an elder showed me respect, I must go, but what really intrigues me is your cousin.”
Accepting an invitation is often obligatory when an elder or prominent figure 'gives face', as refusing would disrupt social balance and harmony.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to show respect; to give face
A colloquial northern expression used when acknowledging someone honoring or accommodating you.
will definitely attend
Standard social phrase used to firmly commit to attending an event or invitation.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Mr. Mao's eagerness to recommend his favourite student”
“My Master has been friends with Lord Chen for years.”
“I'm old and not much use now.”
“Mr. Mao. Mr. Mao, we're sorry. What's there to be sorry for?”
“But he hasn't nodded yet. What gives you that confidence?”
“the Madam is talking with the Third Master. Please wait a moment.”