但我好歹是李墨的掌事人
“I am at least the manager of Li Ink.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我李祯在南京 虽然没有戚东家你有手段 有地位
“Although I don't have much power and status as you do, Master Qi, in Nanjing,”
但我 好歹是 李墨的掌事人
“I am at least the manager of Li Ink.”
从此以后我的事情
“From now on,”
“You may have power, but remember who is actually in charge of this business—stay out of my affairs.”
Chinese business negotiations place heavy emphasis on authority and ownership; explicitly stating one's title serves to block overstepping by influential rivals.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
at least / at any rate
Used to emphasize a minimal acceptable threshold or non-negotiable fact despite deficiencies.
person in charge / manager / decision maker
A traditional term referring to the designated head or executive of a business, family, or group.