When Zhang Xiao heard the good news, her eyes lit up instantly. The disappointment vanished from her face, replaced by a bright smile.
"That's wonderful. The battles at sea are still just small skirmishes for now. I hope the new Patrol Ship can be commissioned smoothly before the real war breaks out. That way, we'll have more confidence when facing it."
The two chatted as they ate, and soon finished every bit of food on their trays without wasting a thing.
After dinner, they left the cafeteria. By then, only the last faint trace of sunset remained on the horizon, soon vanishing completely beneath the sea.
The island had a pleasant climate. Even though it was already autumn, nighttime temperatures still hovered around twenty-five or twenty-six degrees Celsius—neither cold nor hot, but extremely comfortable.
A cool evening breeze blew in from the woods by the sea, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees along with the salty tang of seawater. It brushed against their bodies, bringing a refreshing chill that instantly swept away the day's fatigue.
Liu Jialin and Zhang Xiao walked side by side toward the dormitory area.
They had been carrying out a patrol mission at sea that day. Not only had they needed to stay alert for the appearance of Deep Sea Exotic Beasts, but they had also taken part in fierce battles, which had consumed a great deal of energy.
Now that they had finished dinner, they planned to stroll for a while before returning to the dormitory, lying down, and getting a good night's sleep to recharge for tomorrow's mission.
Building dormitories was no difficult task for an experienced construction crew.
In less than a day, several brand-new dormitory buildings had risen from the once-overgrown, barren ground. Their exteriors were simple and elegant, while