"Stop blabbering and go clean yourself, you stink! It's almost time for dinner!" said the political commissar's wife, pushing her daughter-in-law. The couple didn't seem to mind that Chen Ya'nan wanted to be a woman soldier; judging by Chen Zheng's reaction, he seemed to like Chen Ya'nan's spirit.
With so many guests, the table was packed. Being a newlywed couple, He Teng and He Zhilan were naturally the target of everyone's teasing. He Teng's glass was continuously filled, and even Zhilan, who had a low tolerance for alcohol, was forced to indulge in a few drinks. Eventually, perhaps realizing that Zhilan was a girl, and a rather inexperienced drinker at that, they let her be.
However, as a man, He Teng was not as fortunate. Zhilan sat by his side, watching him down one drink after another, worrying that he might get completely drunk.
