"Alright, we'll be off then. It's good that there's no snow these past few days, so we need to hurry and deliver the New Year's gifts to everyone."
Wen Chao smiled and said, "Take care on your journey!"
The other person saluted and left.
A group of people watched the helicopter fly away before gathering around it.
"Boss, there are so many perks this year!"
"Yes, yes, which ones can we sort?"
Wen Mengguan smiled and nodded to everyone before reading the list aloud.
"These were all given to us by the Alliance. We'll figure out how to divide them when we get back. You all better keep your mouths shut, or we'll cause any trouble at the base," Wen Chaohui reminded them.
"Understood, Lord Wen!" everyone said in unison.
The group put the items into the warehouse and couldn't wait to return to the office building.
Su Sibin and Ming Jiakang approached Wen Mengguan and said, "Regardless of everything else, you have to leave us a durian!"
Wen Chaohui: "...Understood!"
"Hehe, so, are there any others?"
Wen Chaohui rolled his eyes: "Why don't you do the math and you'll find out!"
The three of them huddled together and started calculating according to the list. Although the supplies seemed plentiful, when divided among themselves, each person didn't even have a pound of meat.
Sigh, it's worrying.
The guard team had plenty of supplies, but they couldn't use them to satisfy their own desires. Fortunately, their previous hunting trip had yielded a good haul, which could supplement the team's income.
The three of them gestured on the paper and finally said, "Let's do this. Give all the meat to the servants, and we'll take a loss and divide the durian among ourselves."
Su Sibin and Ming Jiakang suppressed their laughter as they watched Wen Chaohui lie with a straight face.
"Sure, no problem. We'll just have to accept the loss and eat vegetarian food." There's no shortage of meat in Haishi; if we really crave it, we can just go hunting.
"Yes, yes, Wen Mengguan is truly righteous!" Su Sibin and Ming Jiakang praised.
Wen Chao raised an eyebrow, looking at the other person with an air of composure, and then all three of them couldn't help but laugh.
Time flies, and it will be New Year's Eve in just a few days.
Shen Yanming and Bi Qiaoan, along with An'an and Nuannuan, appeared at the base canteen once again. The canteen was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.
"Hey, do you know what? To make sure we get better food, the base has sent us out hunting."
"Really? I thought they were all sent from the capital."
"They also sent some from the capital, but the quantity is limited. It's not enough for us to eat just from the capital. We're so grateful to Lord Wen for getting us so much meat."
"Hehe, it's so great to be able to come to Haishi!"
"Alright, alright, enough chit-chat, get in line!"
Alright!
The couple picked up An'an and Nuan Nuan, while the two little ones peered out of the long line towards the window.
Braised pork belly, braised fish, sauerkraut fish, boiled fish, braised beef, mutton soup, pork and scallion dumplings, fruit soup... there are so many choices!
"What do you want to eat?" Shen Yanming asked An'an, who was perched on his shoulder, in a low voice.
An'an swallowed hard and said like a little adult, "I'm fine with anything, ask your sister."
Shen Yanming patted his son's leg with satisfaction, then turned to ask Nuannuan in Bi Qiaoan's arms, "What does my baby want to eat?"
Of course, I told them about the food being sold at the window before asking, since the mother and daughter are quite small and might not be able to see what's in front of them.
Nuannuan's eyes lit up as she listened. Her dark pupils, illuminated by the light, seemed to be filled with starlight.
She thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up: "Dad can decide what to buy." She figured she wouldn't lose out anyway.
Shen Yanming nodded: "Alright then, I'll do as I please."
The couple walked forward with the flow of people, and it took them about half an hour before it was their turn.
Smelling the enticing aroma, Shen Yanming smiled and said, "Give me a braised fish and a serving of braised beef."
The chef nodded and served him his food. He thought to himself that the young man was very generous and not stingy at all.
When it was Bi Qiaoan's turn, she glanced at the menu and said, "One serving of fruit soup. The rest is fine; leave it for everyone else."
The chef smiled, praised Nuannuan as "so cute," and then made fruit soup for the mother and daughter.
Of course, I made full use of my wok-tossing skills to add a lot of fruit pieces to them.
Bi Qiaoan smiled and thanked her, then left with Nuannuan.
The family of four strolled around the base and leisurely made their way home.
As soon as I entered the door, I couldn't wait to turn on the lights, open the lunchbox, and serve the food to my two kids.
After tasting it, the two children nodded and said, "Mommy, it's delicious!"
Bi Qiaoan nodded and took a bite as well. "Hmm, this fish tastes good. It must have grown in a lot of different spaces."
Shen Yanming said with a smile, "Li Sikai's space hasn't been upgraded in the past year, so the fish in that lake must have multiplied quite a bit."
"Hmm, I wonder how his health is," Bi Qiaoan said worriedly.
Shen Yanming got up, took the tablet, placed it on the dining table, and connected the signal: "You'll find out soon." Li Sikai should appear when the gala airs.
Seeing that Shen Yanming was so busy fiddling with the tablet that he hadn't even taken any snacks, An'an Nuannuan tugged at his sleeve and asked, "Is this all we're going to eat this year?"
Shen Yanming was surprised, thinking that this was not bad. But he still smiled and asked, "What else would you like to eat?"
"Dad, how about a pizza?"
"Um, I want to eat watermelon."
"Okay, sure. But you can only eat a little watermelon. It's the middle of winter, so be careful not to get a stomachache if you eat too much."
Nuannuan nodded: "I'll only eat a little bit."
Shen Yanming waved his hand, and a pizza, a plate of stir-fried vegetables, and two slices of watermelon appeared on the table. Those slices were so small, they could be finished in just a few bites. Nuannuan pouted, but didn't say anything.
The family of four was eating dinner in the cold house when the party started.
This year's gala was also broadcast live on Li Sikai's social media platform.
Originally, General Li wanted everyone to organize it outside, but it only started last year and has changed this year, which inevitably leads to speculation.
Li Sikai also said there was no need, so General Li hardened his heart and decided to continue as before.
However, I'd like to let you all know in advance that I might not be back for three to seven days after the gala ends, so please stay calm should anything change.
The captain of the guards on duty nodded to indicate that he understood, and the group of people entered the space one after another.
This year's gala had an extra host. Through hard work, Yin Jiaqi finally landed the role of Peng Baoxin's female companion while hosting the event. She cherished this opportunity, practicing the script hundreds of times.
It was only with Peng Baoxin's encouragement that she finally relaxed and looked at the camera with a sweet smile.
"Hello everyone, I'm Yin Jiaqi. Welcome to this year's Spring Festival Gala. We're still in Captain Li's space. Tonight, we'll be bringing you a spectacular show!"
"Hello everyone, I am Peng Baoxin. Thank you all very much for coming to the television screen on time. I wish you all a happy Spring Festival and all the best. Now, please welcome General Manager Li to give us a speech. Please welcome him!"
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