Grandpa sent Mo Chengfu to invite Secretary Mo and his father over for a drink. Eighth Uncle wasn't a drinker, so he didn't come. But as for Secretary Mo, whenever Grandpa extended an invitation, he was sure to be there, no matter the occasion.
The men talked at length over their drinks, so the women and children quickly ate their fill and left. When Yu Changzhang saw Xiao Man and Lin Liuping excusing themselves from the table, he finally remembered the purpose of his visit. He hurried out after them, called for them to stop so he could deliver his message, and then went back to drinking.
It turned out Teacher Yu had called home and asked her father to drop by Xiao Man's house with a message, mainly for Lin Liuping. She was told she absolutely had to take the day off tomorrow and get on the bus to the county town. Teacher Yu would be waiting for her at the station!
