âWhat is he talking about?â Shang Jin scratched his head, asking with considerable puzzlement, âTan Rou, were you just speaking their national language? And why is he giving me a thumbs up? Does it mean he really likes the ornament I sent him?â
Before Tan Rou could speak, Mr. Lin began to translate, âLaka is praising you and Miss Rou for being very impressive. He said the products youâve designed are all fantastic and that being women doesnât make you inferior to others. On the contrary, you are even better than many men, and he admires that about you.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Tan Rouâs eyes widened slightly, she indeed hadnât misjudged Mr. Lin; the manâs mouth really could weave wonders. Lakaâs statement had conveyed little substance, but after Mr. Linâs translation, it instantly morphed into a lavish rainbow of compliments.
She silently gave Mr. Lin a mental thumbs-up, then said, âMr. Lin is really overqualified to be just a translator with such eloquence, you should consider becoming a diplomat.â
Mr. Lin countered, âIsnât the work Iâm doing now somewhat like that of a diplomat?â
Indeed, he was a translator, and not just any translatorâhe worked for the royal family of J country and accompanied Prince Laka to activities, visiting various countries. How could that not be considered a special kind of diplomat?
If it werenât for the fact that he still held his own countryâs nationality, perhaps Mr. Lin could indeed become an official diplomat for J country.
Tan Rou felt that such talent should be retained by the country and not allowed to run off elsewhere. However, judging by Mr. Linâs attitude, he still seemed to love his motherland, otherwise, he wouldnât have brought Laka here privately to have fun.
Upon hearing Mr. Linâs translation, Shang Jinâs heart blossomed with joy, âWorthy of a prince, his words are so pleasing to hear; no wonder so many princesses like princesâit must be because the princes are so skilled at speaking.â
âNot only skilled in speaking but also extremely wealthy,â Tan Rou added, âJust now during dinner, Mr. Lin, on behalf of Prince Laka, expressed an interest in cooperation. What do you think about that?â
âWhat do I think?â Shang Jin said, puzzled, âYouâre the boss, if you want to cooperate with them, then letâs do it. My opinion isnât that important. Surely I wouldnât stop you from making money, would I?â
Tan Rou chuckled, âPrince Laka took a fancy to the massage chair you designed, saying he wants to order 100 units to take back to his country. So do you think it concerns you now?â
For TR, 100 units were just a small amount, but for Shang Jin, it was hugeâit was Lakaâs endorsement of Shang Jinâs designed product. Someone personally buying 100 units surely meant great satisfaction.
âThis prince really knows his stuff!â Shang Jin beamed, unable to conceal her smile, and said to Tan Rou, âTan Rou, help me translate. Tell Prince Laka that if heâs willing to order 100 massage chairs, Iâll throw in 100 small ornaments for free!â
Tan Rou snorted with laughter, âI thought you were going to offer him a discount. I didnât expect you to just give away 100 small ornamentsâyouâre really stingy.â
Shang Jin said sheepishly, âI would like to give him a discount, but I only designed the product, I donât assemble or sell it, how could I have the nerve to offer a discount?â
âDonât overlook me though, the boss is still here. If I want to give someone a discount, would anyone have an objection?â Tan Rou pointed out.
Shang Jinâs response was quick, she smiled sweetly at Tan Rou saying, âTan Rou⦠no, my dear boss, could you possibly offer me an employeeâs internal price? Letâs give them a 10% discount on each machine, what do you think?â
Tan Rou glanced at Mr. Lin and inquired, âMr. Lin, do you think this order is acceptable?â
Mr. Lin, still wearing his nonchalant expression, stated, âIâm just a translator; I donât have that much influence. The one buying the massage chairs is Prince Laka, and you are the sellers, so in the end, you should discuss it amongst yourselves. Besides, Miss Rou also understands the language of J country, you wonât have much trouble communicating.â
âIn my view, Mr. Linâs opinion is also very important, because he was the one who initially proposed the cooperation,â Tan Rou contended.
Mr. Lin fell silent for a moment, then said, âAlright, then let me also join in the discussion.â