35. Albert: This will be your room, and we share the housework together.
John: It’s a very nice room, and you guys are great and everything, but I have to say, I think it’s a little bit pricey. I wonder if it would be possible to reduce the rent a little bit?
Gina: I’m afraid it isn’t up to us. We have to ask our landlord about that.
What is the context? The two residents are __________ to John for a leasing.

(A) citing a verse
(B) introducing the room
(C) selling some books
(D) telling a story。