Xu Tiantian subconsciously felt that she had lost her freedom and was being monitored for no reason.
This was completely different from her plan to gain attention through her memories of her past life and her kindness, and then develop freely without relying on anyone!
She was able to break free from being controlled by others in her previous life, but she never expected to be captured again now.
Could it be that Wen Zhaoye, that born scoundrel, sent people to capture her again?
This situation is understandable, since anyone would be terrified to wake up in an unfamiliar place.
The staff tried to comfort her, explaining that they had brought her to the base because she had been unconscious for a long time, and that this was for the safety of the survivors.
But Xu Tiantian wouldn't listen at all; her heart was filled with fear of the unknown and anger at losing control, and she kept cursing and swearing in the room.
Life at the national base gradually entered a peculiar pattern.
Zixi adapted to the daily physical training, psychological assessments, and limited free time.
She chose to cooperate, since the conditions and safety here were far superior to her rented apartment.
However, she recently discovered that there seemed to be an official in the base who was acting strangely.
This staff member always wore a well-fitting dark uniform, but his rank was not clearly visible. He often wore a mask on his face, and his hat brim was pulled down slightly, revealing a pair of somewhat sharp eyes.
His name tag read: Zhou Ying.
Zhou Ying seemed to be in charge of many miscellaneous tasks, from maintaining equipment at the training ground to managing order in the canteen, and occasionally he could even be seen patrolling outside the psychological counseling room.
Zi Xi first noticed him in the cafeteria.
She was queuing for food, and when it was her turn, Zhou Ying appeared behind the aunt behind the window whose hands always trembled badly. She said in a low voice, "Sister Li, the supervisor wants you to check the inventory list."
"Huh? Now?"
Aunt Li was taken aback.
"Okay, for now. I'll hold this position for now."
Zhou Ying took the rice spoon expressionlessly.
Aunt Li left in a hurry.
What do you want?
Zhou Ying stood behind the window, her gaze sweeping over the menu before turning to Zi Xi.
"...Braised pork, vegetables, and rice, thank you."
Zi Xi said subconsciously.
Then she saw Zhou Ying's wrist steady as she scooped up a spoonful of lean, meaty chunks, filling one compartment of the plate.
Then came the green vegetables, in generous portions, and finally topped with a large bowl of overflowing white rice.
Is that enough?
He asked, his voice muffled through the mask, but his gaze seemed to linger on her face for an extra second.
"...That's enough, thank you."
Zi Xi stared blankly at the lunch, which was large enough to feed a burly orc.
Although she could eat, this was at least twice as much as usual.
"Um."
Zhou Ying gave a curt reply, then shifted her gaze to the next person, reverting to her usual cold and businesslike demeanor.
From that day on, whenever Zixi went to the cafeteria, she would almost always run into Zhou Ying on duty, or Zhou Ying would happen to be there to cover for her.
Her plate was always the fullest, with the most meat, and occasionally there would be extra fruit or yogurt that no one wanted, an extra perk for her to take.
At first, Zi Xi thought it was a coincidence, but after it happened several times, she couldn't help but wonder if this staff member was being a little too kind to her.
But this kind of care is not inappropriate.
He remained cold and distant, never saying a word except when giving extra food.
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