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• Emily, the tea was so tasty today.
• Chief, what's the matter with you? You never say anything like that. You're acting weird!
• But, it was tasty. That's why I said that. I'm not acting weird!
• Yes, yes. You've been acting strangely since this morning. You want me to do you a favor, don't you?
• Emily...
• OK, fine. I guess I misunderstood...
• OK, you win. You're right!
• What are you talking about?
• It's true. I do want you to do me a favor. I would like you to give me homemade chocolate for Valentine's Day.
• I don't mind doing that, but…
• OK, OK...I get it. You want a brand-name wallet, in return, right? Fine, I'll get it for you!
• Don't be so desperate, chief.
• Well, I am! Think about it. I'm the boss, but guys over 50 aren't popular with girls, so that means no chocolate on Valentine's Day. I've been working for my family for years, but they just make fun of me. It's so frustrating! And to complete my misery, if I want to get chocolates I have to pay for them.
• Well, I don't give homemade chocolate to people I don't like. Even if it's store-bought chocolate, I put many small pieces of love in the package. That's a Valentine's gift, chief!
• Emily...

Grammar Check

【1】

the tea was so tasty

= the tea tasted so good

 

【2】

do ～ a favor

 

Will you do me a favor?

= I'd like you to do a favor for me, please.

 

【3】

homemade 　store-bough

I served a lot of homemade dishes.

 

【4】

I don't mind doing that.　

I get it.

be popular with [or among] ～

 

【5】

complete my misery

= finish my misery