"Don't go, don't go!"
Ma Hong laughed and said, "Before you came, we all agreed to get together tonight for a joint celebration of the two villages. Everyone wants to celebrate this achievement. It's a proud moment for our generation—we managed to do what many generations before us couldn't. Mr. Jiang, you've made a significant contribution. The village head, Gu, and I will treat you to dinner; you're our honored guest and must come!"
Gu Xi said, "Yeah, Jiang Xiaobai, don't be modest. Without you, tonight's dinner won't be complete."
The other village officials also spoke up, urging him to stay.
Lai Changqing laughed and said, "Xiaobai, look how many people are here. We're counting on you to improve the food and drinks. If you leave, all the good wine and dishes will go to waste."
