Chapter 1799 The reception banquet

Everyone went back to their rooms. Li Luo quickly washed up and changed into clean clothes provided by the base. As soon as she stepped out of the bathroom, she saw Shi Xinxin holding a potato and playing with it, while Tuoluo was lying on the desk, staring curiously at the desk lamp.

Half an hour later, everyone arrived at the common area on the first floor.

Two round tables had already been set up in the public area, and the tables were filled with steaming hot food.

The fragrant braised pork, the golden and crispy fried fish, the refreshing stir-fried vegetables, and the heartwarming pork rib soup are all rare and delicious home-style dishes in the post-apocalyptic world.

Xu Ying was already seated in the main seat, and when she saw everyone coming, she smiled and waved:

"Please sit down. You must be tired from your journey. Eat something to replenish your energy."

The team members were no longer reserved and took their seats.

Shi Xinxin picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth. The rich and flavorful sauce was a truly authentic home-style taste. She instantly squinted her eyes in satisfaction, her cheeks puffed out like a little squirrel that had stolen a delicious treat, and mumbled:

"Wow, this smells amazing! Although Luo Luo and I have been cooking special meals for each other along the way, it's been so long since I've tasted this authentic home-cooked flavor!"

Chu Yuanqing smiled helplessly yet indulgently, placed a piece of green vegetable in her bowl, and softly instructed:

"Little glutton, eat slowly, no one will take it from you. Eat a mix of meat and vegetables so you won't get tired of it."

On the other side, Lu Jingcheng picked up a soup spoon and served Li Luo a bowl of warm pork rib soup. The broth was simmered until it was milky white and rich, with a few bright green scallions floating on top, and it smelled delicious.

When he handed it over, his eyes were gentle and his tone was natural:

"You must be tired from the journey. Have some hot soup to warm your stomach."

Li Luo took the soup bowl, her fingertips touching the warm porcelain, a warmth rising in her heart. She knew that the ingredients she had stored in her space were far more plentiful than this; along the way, she and Shi Xinxin had often cooked special meals using their space, never neglecting themselves.

Even the members of the Blazing Fire Team were fortunate to have received the supplies she secretly provided. Although their meals along the way were not as elaborate as the welcome feast, they were still plentiful and plentiful, far better than the compressed biscuits and canned food provided by other teams.

But she couldn't tell anyone about these things; her private space was her biggest secret.

Li Luo calmly picked up the spoon, gently scooped a spoonful of soup into her mouth, and the fresh and mellow taste spread on her tongue.

She showed no sign of anything amiss, only a perfectly measured smile of enjoyment, as if she were simply basking in the warmth and familiarity of the welcoming feast, keeping her deepest secret hidden in her heart, unseen by anyone.

Looking at the heartwarming scene before her, Xu Ying's eyes were filled with satisfaction as she raised her water glass:

"I'll drink this in lieu of wine to thank Comrade Xiao Li, Comrade Xiao Chu, and Comrade Xiao Shi for their help along the way, and also to celebrate the successful completion of your reagent escort mission. Everyone, thank you for your hard work!"

"Cheers!" Everyone raised their water glasses and clinked them together gently, the crisp sound echoing in the room.

During the meal, Xu Ying would occasionally ask about the general situation on the road, but she didn't delve into it, clearly wanting everyone to relax completely first.

As the team members ate, they chatted about the changes at the base, their voices filled with nostalgia and a sense of belonging.

Li Luo ate her meal quietly, listening to the laughter around her, feeling a long-lost sense of peace, and the warmth in her heart grew stronger.

Potatoes and the spinning top were placed on a small stool next to Li Luo, with food specially prepared for them in front of them. The scene of one person, one cat, and one "strange" creature was exceptionally harmonious.