The housewarming and the baby's full month celebration were lively affairs, so after lunch, a group of soldiers got a bit tipsy. Because it was rare for them to gather, everyone wanted to enjoy the occasion. Besides Chen Hualong, who had to leave early for other commitments, almost everyone else stayed, creating a noisy scene in the living room as they gathered to play cards. Meanwhile, the military wives who had come along helped clear the leftover dishes from the dining table and tidy up the living room.
After Xu Xiuxiu saw the group of men engrossed in their card game, she finished her kitchen chores and carefully prepared several plates of fruit and seeds snacks to serve them.
