Although the other groups were a little slow at pitching their tents, they all got their tents set up securely in the end.
Next came the matter of lunch.
Looking at the two-burner portable gas stove and its matching little frying pan in front of him, Xu Wang decided to fry some beef.
The beef and lamb stocked in the Production Team's mobile shop had been bought fresh from local residents that day, so they were very fresh.
Xu Wang washed the beef and put it in the pan. With a sizzle, the beef's own fat began to render out.
Before long, the aroma wafted toward him. Xu Wang sniffed the fragrance in the air, and the corners of his mouth began to lift.
Pei Yanchuan sat beside Xu Wang, helping him.
The others nearby couldn't resist coming over when they smelled the aroma.
Yun Xi and Jiang Xiubai, in particular, held their instant noodles and gazed longingly in Xu Wang's direction.
Xu Wang generously invited everyone to join them. After all, the meat was better eaten fresh, and there was no fridge here to keep it in.
Seeing this, Yun Xi and Jiang Xiubai brought over eight packets of instant noodles, just enough for everyone to have one as their staple.
Xia Yu brought over vegetables and fruit.
Gu Yunlan also ran back to his tent and took out several cans of meat. Just as he was about to leave the tent, he suddenly remembered that can of fish.
After thinking for a few seconds, Gu Yunlan turned around and picked up a can of fish as well.
Everyone put their food together. The portable gas stove had exactly two burners that could be used at the same time.
Xu Wang took out another small pot, frying beef and