So when Lin Xiaoguai brought a plate of sour shredded potatoes and crispy chicken out to the dining room, the two male figures—a big and a little one—were so engrossed in the thrilling plot that they only snapped out of it when the delicious aroma hit them.
Shen Chi checked the time and realized it was already half-past eleven. He touched his nose and said, "I'll go to the Military Family Area canteen to see if there's any good food."
They had only just found out that the garrison had two canteens: one for the military and one for military families. The former catered to soldiers who had just finished rigorous training and had huge energy needs, following the guidelines of plenty of oil, plenty of meat, and large quantities; that was the canteen they had visited yesterday. The latter, serving military families, made smaller stir-fries that were clean and tasty.
