Laozhao drinks his Chinese spirit with a thin glass, Gaoliang shao, his favorite, sup by sup, without complete stops.

• 老赵捏着他的玻璃小酒杯，细细的，巴掌高的，里面装的是不太多的白干，我看他一会儿就吱一口，一会儿就吱一口地喝着。