英語聽力短劇日常練習三十二 know how to make money

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Episode 47: I know how to make money

Harry: Blimey, that was quite a night last night…

Fadi: Fantastic – Carlos’ new restaurant was packed.

Johnny: I didn’t see Carlos all night, he was so busy.

Sarah: The food was great – I’ve never eaten Brazilian food before – it was lovely.

Johnny: It was pretty good. Better than English food…but not as good as Chinese food, really.

Sarah: You’ll never change will you, Johnny?

Johnny: Not when it comes to my food, no!

Tony: So it was a success, then?

Harry: Oh yeah. I’m still stuffed.

Magda: Stuffed?

Sarah: Full of food.

Fadi: Mmmm…delicious food.

Bindyu: I thought the rice was a little overcooked, actually.

Harry: Oh come on Bindyu – stop criticising!

Bindyu: I can’t help it if I’m a perfectionist!

Magda: A what?

Harry: She’s a perfectionist. Everything has to be perfect all the time…

Bindyu: Yes it does! What’s wrong with that? Like our wedding will be perfect, won’t it Harry?

Harry: Er, yeah…

Bindyu: Anyway, I have to go now, busy busy. I’ll see you all later!

Harry: I think I’ll stick around for a bit. See you later.

Johnny: So, are you all ready for the big event?

Harry: The what?

Johnny: Your wedding!

Harry: Oh, of course…well…to tell you the truth….there are a few problems...

Fadi: Oh no. What kind of problems?

Harry: Bindyu’s family want a really big traditional wedding. I’m not sure I want that. I just want to keep it really small, close family, a few friends.

Johnny: Will you get married in church?

Harry: No. I’m not religious, me. Just the local registry office.

All: Hello Olivia!

Olivia: Hi there everyone! Mind if I sit down?

Fadi: Not at all. Come and join us.

Olivia: So what are you boys all talking about?

Johnny: Harry’s got some doubts about the wedding.

Olivia: Having second thoughts?

Harry: No, not at all. I really want to marry her, but…

Fadi: They’ve got different ideas about the wedding.

Harry: Well, Bindyu’s family have…

Olivia: Hmmm. I see. Have you told her what you think?

Harry: No. Not yet.

Olivia: Why not?

Harry: You know what she’s like. She always thinks she’s right…

Johnny: That’s girls for you!

Fadi: Yeah, dead right!

Olivia: Oh don’t be ridiculous! Harry, Bindyu is your fiancée, your future wife! You have to talk about these things!

Harry: Yeah. I guess you’re right. I’ll sit down and have a proper talk with her about it.

Johnny: Well done Olivia.

Fadi: She’s always right.

Olivia: Not always…

Fadi: So, Olivia, can I get you a drink?

Olivia: Erm not right now. I have to run off.

Fadi: Oh yeah? Are you going anywhere special?

Olivia: Erm, well, yes, actually…

Fadi: Oh yes?

Olivia: I’m meeting someone.

Johnny: “Someone”?

Olivia: Yeah. A guy who comes into my shop. He’s just a friend…

Johnny: Oh yeah?

Olivia: Yes. Really. Anyhow, I have to go. Bye all!

All: Bye!

Johnny: What do you think about that then Fadi? Olivia’s got a boyfriend!

Fadi: He’s not a boyfriend. He’s just a friend. She said so.

Johnny: And you believe her?

Fadi: To be perfectly honest, I couldn’t care less!

Johnny: I don’t believe you!

Fadi: Phew…Hey Carlos! The man of the moment! Congratulations!

Johnny: Congratulations on the great success!

Harry: Yeah, it was a brilliant night.

Carlos: Was it?

Johnny: Of course it was!

Fadi: What’s up? The restaurant was packed last night!

Harry: Everyone was stuffing themselves!

Carlos: Yeah – that’s the problem!

Fadi: Eh? I don’t understand.

Carlos: Well – did you notice that nobody actually paid for anything?!

Fadi: Erm, well, no, we didn’t pay

Johnny: …but that’s because we’re your friends, isn’t it?

Harry: And because we’d spent most of the day helping you decorate the place so it was ready for the opening…

Carlos. Of course, of course, I don’t mind that – I didn’t expect you lot to pay. The problem is that nobody did! I thought giving out free food would be a good idea!

Fadi: It was – everyone loved it!

Johnny: But your opening night’s profit?

Carlos: Zero. Nothing. Not only that – I lost a lot of money!

Fadi: Oh no.

Johnny: You need a good business manager! Like me! I know how to make money!

Harry: Yeah yeah yeah.

Johnny: Listen – look on the bright side! It’s all good publicity – those people will come back and spend loads of money and tell all their friends and then they’ll come too!

Carlos: I certainly hope so…now I’ll just have to wait and see!