"It's about time we left,"
Jiang Xiaobai changed the subject, put down his teacup, and left the village committee office. Lai Changqing followed behind him, still seizing every opportunity to probe Jiang Xiaobai's attitude towards his daughter, Lai Xiaoxia.
When they reached the entrance of the village, he checked the time; it was already a quarter past eleven.
"How come that guy hasn't arrived yet?" asked Jiang Xiaobai.
Lai Changqing said, "Should be arriving soon, just be patient. I'll call the other guys and tell them to hurry over."
Lai Changqing made a phone call, and soon the other members of the village committee arrived at the village entrance. These guys, after a year of good living, all seemed to have gained some weight on their cheeks.
