Chapter 96: Turbulent Undercurrents

The birthday feast began, and at their table, the younger generation of children all went over to toast Grandfather first. After they returned, they started cheerfully clinking cups and taking turns drinking.

Xia Zhi sat next to He Jinnan, with no appetite for food, and watched with worry as He Jinnan and He Jinhong kept passing drinks to each other.

Seizing an opportunity, she put some pieces of meat onto his plate and whispered to him, "There's no shame in admitting defeat. Your health is more important."

He Jinnan clasped her hand under the table and meanwhile ate the pieces of meat with his other hand, then addressed her, "This is one defeat I cannot concede. Wife, your words alone make it worth it!"

"How can you still be so stubborn?" Xia Zhi scolded in a hushed tone, "It's clear he is trying to drink you to death. What's more important?"

"Xiao Zhi, why so unhappy?" He Jinhong's voice suddenly rose from across the table, "Angry watching your second brother drink?"