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Thinking about how his sister-in-law was especially afraid of thunder, Xu Wendong picked up the drink in his cup, stood up, and said, "Thanks to Elder Jin and everyone for the hospitality. Normally, it would be rude for me to leave at this time, but I have urgent matters I must attend to, so I have to leave early."
"I'll drink this cup dry as an apology." With that, he tilted his head back and downed the drink in his cup.
Jin Jianyuan hurriedly said, "Doctor Xu, we've just started the meal. Why not have a few bites before you go back?"
"I really want to stay and eat, but I truly have something important!" Xu Wendong said with a wry smile. There were several dishes on the table he hadn't tasted yet. If it weren't for his sister-in-law's fear of thunder, he wouldn't have suggested leaving.
Jin Jianyuan cautiously asked, "If you don't mind, I can have someone pack some food for you to take home?"
Xu Wendong's eyes lit up, "Isn't that inappropriate?"
