After dinner, He Xuewen said his goodbyes and left, carrying two bags of food which were fried spring rolls and lion's head meatballs, both favorites of Tian Sisi. Niu Guipi had already driven the tractor from the village and was waiting at the door.
The tractor was naturally much faster than a bicycle, and it took just over an hour to arrive. Since it was getting late, He Xuewen didn't ask Niu Guipi to stay for long. After loading two jars of liquor onto the vehicle, he sent him on his way home.
It was after eight o'clock when Niu Guipi got home. The Niu family were all sitting in the living room, seemingly waiting for him. Once Niu Guipi put down the two jars of liquor, Deng Yuxiu couldn't wait to ask, "Guipi, did you sit for a while at He Xuewen's house?"
"I did, Uncle He was quite polite. He even gave me two jars of liquor, said they were for great-grandpa and Daddy to drink."
