then Tu Chu-chai, the light of determination in his eyes, looked first at Shang Chung-li and then at Chao Po-tao. Simultaneously, the three of them burst out laughing, then put their heads together in an animated conversation.

• 终于杜竹斋的眼睛里耀着坚决的亮光，看看尚仲礼，又看看赵伯韬，三个人不约而同地大笑起来。接着，三个头便攒在一处，唧唧喳喳地谈得非常有劲儿。