Noon.
Capital City.
General Staff Family Compound, Second Uncle's home.
The food was served. Ci Lifen called Dong Xuebin over to eat, while Xie Guojian urged him to pour himself a glass of Erguotou, only to get a glare from Ci Lifen.
"Xiao Bin is still injured. Don't let him drink," Ci Lifen said.
"Second Aunt, I'm fine. I want to have a little too," Dong Xuebin said.
Xie Guojian laughed. "Don't compare this kid's vitality to that of normal people. What does an injury like this amount to for him? A little drink won't hurt."
Dong Xuebin smiled wryly. Second Uncle really does know me.
"If Hui Lan finds out you encouraged Xiao Bin to drink, just see whether she tears into you," Ci Lifen said.
Xie Guojian said dismissively, "A real man heals faster with a little alcohol. Alcohol disinfects wounds."
"What kind of logic is that?" Ci Lifen laughed and said to Dong Xuebin, "There's no reasoning with him."
"It really isn't a problem, Second Aunt." Dong Xuebin genuinely wanted a drink. "I've been holding back for days, haha. It just so happens I can have a couple of drinks to celebrate my Second Uncle's promotion to General. Otherwise, once I go back to Fenzhou City in a few days, Hui Lan and my mom will each keep an eye on me, and I won't get another chance to sneak a drink."
Ci Lifen pointed at him helplessly. "You two, uncle and nephew, are both drunkards, haha."
Dong Xuebin immediately stood and raised his glass. "Second Uncle, let me toast you first. Congratulations on your promotion."
Xie Guojian clinked glasses with him. "Actually, your Second Aunt is right. If you can't drink, then forget it. Take it easy, anyway. Don't drink yourself into trouble."
"Fine, then we