"Don’t be impatient. If you weren’t my nephew, I probably wouldn’t have the patience to say so much! Where was I? Right, let me explain the Conscription Law to you, so you can understand the importance of our current organization of the militia..."
Yan Fei couldn’t hold it in any longer.
"Enough! I agree! Just tell me how can I join the militia!" Under the double pressure of his stomach and nose, Yan Fei finally pounded on the table and made a firm promise.
"What’s the rush? I’ve said don’t be in a hurry to make a decision. Let me finish..." Now, Lin Baoguo, drunk, was really into the conversation, so much so that he didn’t register Yan Fei’s agreement right away.
After a few more sentences, it suddenly dawned on him that Yan Fei had just agreed. He was overjoyed: "Did you say you agree? Why didn’t you say that earlier! Look at me now, mouth parched, I can’t even drink saliva. As a single person here, it’s not much to boil some water, but you have to be lazy..."
"Hurry up and just tell me. I want to be a militia now. Tell me quickly what to do next. I’m on pins and needles! Don’t you worry that you won’t be able to get home once the alcohol hits you later? Why don’t you go home and wait a few days for me to come find you?" Now it was Yan Fei who was in a hurry, not Lin Baoguo.
"Alright, alright! Don’t rush, the alcohol is still potent tonight! Oh right, this is the wine you gave me. Don’t wait a few days, just come find me tomorrow morning. I’ll give you some materials to read. It’s actually too late for you to sign up, they’ve already picked the people. I had to add you at the last minute. This is the quota I got for you!" Even now, Lin Baoguo wouldn’t forget to brag about his ’achievements’.
"Tomorrow is no good, the day after tomorrow or the day after that! No later than three days, I’ll come find you. I’m really tied up for these two days!" Yan Fei just wished to get rid of him quickly then he can enjoy his fragrant and delicious meat. Whether he joins the militia or not, just put a name on it, just as long as he doesn’t have to go, it’s not a big deal.
"Yes, yes, yes, that’s fine too!" Lin Baoguo nodded, "Let’s make a deal, don’t back out. A gentleman’s word is his bond. Don’t renege on what you’ve said!"
"Alright, alright, I resolutely won’t renege, okay!" Yan Fei immediately affirmed his promise.
"That’s settled then." Lin Baoguo finally stood up.
He stood up, he was about to leave, he made a move...
Why did he stop again?
Yan Fei was about to faint, only to hear Lin Baoguo stop again to say: "Remember, don’t do such dangerous things anymore. Eating python meat? Are you short of meat? Try it once for the novelty, but don’t do it again after that!"
"Alright, alright!" At this point, Yan Fei didn’t care what he said, he just nodded in agreement.
"Alright then! I’ll take my leave!" Saying this, Lin Baoguo started moving again, heading towards the exit.
He stepped outside for a breath of fresh air to sober up a bit. Feeling confident, he hopped on his motorcycle and waved at Yan Fei: "I’m going now, remember! No later than three days, I’ll wait for you for five days. If you don’t come to report, I’ll come back!"
"Don’t worry!" At this point, Yan Fei felt as if he was sending off a deity - as long as he leaves, anything goes. "Take it slow on the road, it’s not far, just take your time!"
Before he finished speaking, the motorcycle started moving.
Seeing the motorcycle go straight, no swerving, Yan Fei was relieved.
He turned and rushed back to the kitchen, lifted the pot lid, and started chowing down.
As for the militia and such, that all was quickly tossed to the back of his mind.