Under Yang Tiexin's persistent invitation, Wu Liujin's father finally reluctantly agreed to Yang Tiexin's invitation to drink.
The drinking session was simple: Yang Tiexin went to the tavern to buy two jars of rice wine and a braised pig's head. Then, the group found a secluded, dilapidated kiln, sat down on the ground, and each drank from a broken porcelain bowl.
After a dozen or so pounds of wine, the atmosphere became lively, and the younger beggars gradually loosened up, starting to shout and play drinking games. The old beggar, known as Wu Liujin, watched the young beggars making a ruckus with a satisfied look in his eyes, his old face flushed and his eyes narrowed.
"Old Hero Wu, what's the deal with that Iron Palm Gang today? I've heard they're active in the Jingxiang area, haven'
