On the eve of the decisive battle, Huo Qubing dragged Two-Dog and Piggy into the command tent for a drinking contest.
Piggy, cradling Old Black, downed three jars of fire-water and rolled on the ground:
"Two-Dog… this fat man's life is complete!
Dragging you out of that prison was the best damn thing I ever did!
You've carved your name across the world. I can die happy now!"
Two-Dog hugged him, tears mixing with liquor:
"Piggy, you're not allowed to die. I haven't eaten enough of your trotters yet!"
Huo Qubing raised his bowl and roared:
"Drink till we drop! Tomorrow the three of us tear down the Xiongnu wolf banner and use it as a tablecloth!"