Liang Chen was simply too excited, and after clinking cups with Jing Haohao, he downed the drink in one gulp, prompting laughter from the surrounding crowd. The old nanny had no choice but to pour Liang Chen and Jing Haohao another cup of wine, for the two to clink cups again. This time, Liang Chen cautiously dabbed it against his lips.
The old nanny took the wine the two had drunk and mixed it into a larger cup, then poured it back into the two smaller cups and handed them to Liang Chen and Jing Haohao.
This was the real exchange of wine cups, signifying that you are in me, and I am in you.
Liang Chen and Jing Haohao, with arms crossed, drank it all in one go.
After the exchange of wine cups, it was time for dessert.
The dessert was a sweet soup made with red dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds.
The Liang family's old nanny brought over a bowl.
Liang Chen first took it and, in front of everyone, used a spoon to feed Jing Haohao a bite.