Zhao Qiang gulped down the wine in his glass and said, "Alright, it's getting late now, and it takes over two hours to get to the town. By the time we get there, everyone will have left work. Let's go tomorrow; I'll make sure you see the accounts."
Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "Fine, we'll check them tomorrow; it'll be better for me to go back sooner."
"Right, right, let's just drink today. Come on, Brother Song, Teacher Shen, Teacher Wang, let's toast." Zhao Qiang clinked glasses with everyone and drained his drink, though a fierce gleam flashed in his eyes when he raised his hand.
After dinner, Zhao Qiang and Zhao Changqing escorted Song Xiaodong and the others back to the village committee.
Song Xiaodong said, "Village Chief Zhao, Principal Zhao, you can go about your business; we'll just take a stroll ourselves later."
