他们有二十多年的兄弟情 那是因为
“They have been old friends because Mr. Xu has been the Sales Director.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“If Tang Jianguang really listens to Mr. Xu, why hasn't he signed the deal?”
他们有 二十多年 的 兄弟情 那是因为
“They have been old friends because Mr. Xu has been the Sales Director.”
“because Mr. Xu has been the Sales Director. He's not anymore.”
“Don't be fooled by their 'brotherhood'—it was purely based on his power and title.”
Chinese business culture frequently frames commercial partnerships in terms of brotherhood (xiongdi qing), but shifts in hierarchy or leverage often reveal that the relationship was contingent on status.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
brotherly bond; brotherhood
Often used in business and social settings to denote deep, quasi-familial male friendship, but can be framed cynically.
that's because...
Used to introduce the underlying cause or counter-explanation that exposes the real truth behind an appearance.
