Taichung Mayor's movie invitation for legislative leaders falls through
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- Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen joked about inviting Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi to watch the movie 'Odyssey'.
- The invitation was complicated because Han had already seen the film.
- Lu suggested that inviting only Fu would be awkward, humorously referencing potential jealousy from Fu's wife.
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen playfully recounted an invitation to watch the movie 'Odyssey' with Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi. The plan to see the film together, intended to ease recent tensions between Han and Fu, hit a snag when Han revealed he had already seen 'Odyssey'.
Lu explained that her initial idea was for the three of them to enjoy the movie together. However, with Han having already watched it, she expressed that inviting only Fu would feel "a bit strange and awkward." She even lightheartedly suggested that Fu's wife, Legislator Hsu Chen-wei, might become jealous.
a bit strange and awkward
Speaking at a Thai cultural festival event, Lu mentioned that she had contacted Han about the movie, and he recommended it, calling it "quite good." She added that if Han brings up other movies, she might try to arrange another outing, possibly including dinner, to foster camaraderie.
quite good
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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