Lu Jiawei smiled smugly.
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The group sat around the dining table, their faces showing signs of fatigue, ready to begin their meal.
Because they were on an important mission, time was tight, and the environment did not allow for too much fuss.
Therefore, the food prepared by the superpowered individuals in the safe zone before their departure was all convenient and easy to carry.
Such as self-heating rice, vacuum-packed chicken legs and luncheon meat, and those cookies that can quickly replenish energy.
However, they didn't take too much vacuum-packed meat, as it would be a waste if it spoiled.
Besides that, the thing everyone brought the most, and the one that took up the most space, was bottled water.
We can look for food along the way; we might find some, and even if we don't, we can endure the hunger. But in this heat, who can go without water?
Just as everyone was about to start eating, Lu Jiawei's men suddenly pulled an alcohol burner out of the trunk of the car.
The superhuman next to Wan Sha was stunned for a moment, then muttered, "No way, this is too unfair!"
When they packed their things, they tried to reduce their weight as much as possible. Maybe after escorting the researchers, they could even collect some supplies!
What's the point of having that useless thing? It just takes up space.
Unfortunately, some people just don't want to suffer. An Xiang slowly lit the alcohol block, and the blue flames leaped up.
Then, several packets of instant noodles were put into the pot, along with a few bottles of water.
As the water temperature gradually rises, the fresh, fragrant, spicy aroma acts like an invisible hook, subtly stimulating everyone's appetite and instantly filling the entire repair shop.
Liu Chong looked down at the bread in his hand, a hint of envy in his eyes, his large body appearing somewhat aggrieved at that moment.
Although the bread was soft, it seemed particularly bland and tasteless in contrast to the rich aroma of the instant noodles.
He smacked his lips involuntarily a few times: I really want to eat instant noodles!
Wan Sha glared at him from the other side and casually shoved a bag of spicy strips into his hand: "Alright, hurry up and eat it, or you'll be drooling!"
Liu Chong chuckled, skillfully tore open the package, pulled out a bright red, shiny spicy strip, and stuffed it into his mouth.
Then, he grabbed a piece of bread from the side and took a big bite.
The spiciness of the spicy strips and the softness of the bread intertwined in his mouth, creating a strange yet satisfying taste that made him squint his eyes.
Not far away, a completely different scene quietly unfolded.
In contrast to the miserable Liu Chong and others, Xiao Jin and Cen Nian's lunch was extremely lavish.
Since one was inside and the other outside, no one noticed that the two were eating so well.
Inside the small car, Xiao Jin pulled out a delicate little table from some corner of the space.
She deftly laid out the tabletop, cleverly wedging it between the driver's and passenger's seats of the car, where several kinds of food were laid out.
Two boxed meals, each containing four dishes: two meat and two vegetable dishes. The dishes are dry pot chicken wings, black pepper pineapple beef cubes, glass noodles with baby bok choy, and tiger-skin green peppers.
In addition, there is a separate disposable lunch box containing cold konjac and shredded chicken salad, which is sweet and sour and refreshingly cool, perfect for summer.
As for drinks, Xiao Jin drank plum juice herself and gave Cen Nian a cup of mango taro ball sago pudding.
When Cen Nian returned from outside, she was thinking of having a quick bite to eat first, and then having something better when she wasn't in a hurry.
To his surprise, as soon as he opened the car door, he discovered that Xiao Jin had given him a big surprise.
Cen Nian's gaze fell on the exquisite lunch on the table: "This is..." His eye twitched violently.
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed a high-end boxed meal sold in the system's shop, costing quite a few points; only Xiao Jincai was so wealthy and generous.
But drinks and cold shredded chicken salad are not.
Points are hard-earned, and Cen Nian never dared to spend them recklessly, so much so that her storage space contained nothing but props.
It wasn't surprising that Xiao Jin stockpiled boxed lunches, but he didn't expect that even in the apocalypse, she would still have the mind to collect food.
Cen Nian assumed that Xiao Jin had found the food in the game world. Although surprised, who would refuse delicious food?
Cen Nian didn't stand on ceremony with Xiao Jin. She simply wiped her hands with a wet wipe and accepted the lunchbox: "Thank you, brother."
"Eat up! There's more if you're not full." After saying that, Xiao Jin started eating heartily.
Actually, she does have better food in her space, but space is limited right now, so she has to make do with what she has for now.
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The two were enjoying their meal when suddenly, a barely perceptible noise broke out.
Sitting next to Xiao Jin in the driver's seat, his sharp, eagle-like eyes suddenly narrowed, and his ears twitched slightly, as if he had caught an unusual fluctuation in the air.
Her movements were as fast as lightning; almost instantly, with a whoosh, she raised her head.
At the same time, Xiao Jin waved her arm, and the exquisite little table in front of her was instantly retracted into her space.
Cen Nian, sitting on the other side, also displayed remarkable reaction speed.
He keenly noticed Xiao Jin's series of unusual actions, and alarm bells rang in his mind.
Without the slightest hesitation, Cen Nian quickly and gently closed the lunchbox in his hand and placed it steadily to the side. He wasn't full yet, so he didn't want to waste it.
The very next second after this series of actions was completed, the two seemed to be of one mind, leaping out of the car almost simultaneously and landing steadily without the slightest stumble.
"What is it?" Cen Nian asked in a low voice.
His brows were furrowed, his eyes blazing, and he vigilantly scanned his surroundings, making sure not to miss a single subtle movement.
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