The base along the border defense line was very basic, consisting mostly of two- or three-story buildings.
An electric fence surrounded it.
Inside were training grounds, dormitories, and a cafeteria. Even the reception hall had only a single long table.
The food was nothing special, either.
Large quantities of nutrient solution and convenience foods were piled in a corner of the cafeteria.
Chen Xiaofei looked them over curiously. "Little Class Monitor, come look! Even the canned meat is made from mutant animals now."
Xu Duoduo was right beside him. At his words, she leaned over for a look and found that the ingredients really did list mutant beef and mutant lamb, with flavors ranging from five-spice to spicy.
The nutrient solution came in every flavor imaginable.
A young soldier beside them smiled at their conversation. "We take some of these when we're rushing out on missions. They're convenient to eat while we're on duty."
Their daily work consisted of patrols, endless patrols along the border.
Sometimes a single outing lasted all day.
Chen Xiaofei exclaimed, "You guys really have it rough. That can't be easy."
The young man waved a hand shyly. "We're used to it. It doesn't feel that bad."
A cook came out carrying food and chimed in, "Come eat this, comrades. Those nutrient solutions and cans are fine for grabbing a quick bite, but they're still not as satisfying as porridge, noodles, or rice. Today's saozi noodles smell fantastic!"
Chen Xiaofei and Xu Duoduo were practically drooling as they nodded eagerly. They smelled amazing!!
The young man's name was Yu Jia. He was only twenty, with very white teeth and a slightly shy smile. He warmly invited Chen Xiaofei and Xu Duoduo to get bowls and chopsticks and help themselves to noodles.
Xu Duoduo turned to look