说实话 一开始我来的时候 就是看着你的面子来的
“To be honest, when I first came here, I only came because of you.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“How could I dare not answer your call?”
说实话 一开始 我来 的时候 就是 看着你的面子 来的
“To be honest, when I first came here, I only came because of you.”
但是你们月海的干部
“But Yuehai's cadres”
“I only came here to help you out personally, but your people are ruining everything.”
In Chinese business and politics, doing business often hinges on personal rapport ('面子'). Pointing out that one acted 'for your face' highlights that a personal favor was granted and sets up moral leverage when things go wrong.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to be honest / frankly speaking
Used at the start of a sentence to introduce an honest, sometimes critical or unfiltered point.
for your sake / out of respect for your face
Indicates that an action or concession was made purely because of personal respect or goodwill toward the listener.
