Chapter 87 - 14 Purchasing Home Appliances_2
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.
But the military canteen ensured you were fed well at three meals a day, and although it was said to have plenty of meat, it was relative to the average citizen, and having lavish dishes every meal was impossible. Moreover, family members couldn’t come by often. The Military Family Area canteen operated on a supply system, where different ranks of sergeants and officers received different portions. For example, as a Lieutenant Colonel, Shen Chi could get a portion of meat, two of vegetables, a soup, and a pound of rice for free every day. Anything extra would cost money.
The garrison’s meals were considered quite good, with the military canteen far out-doing what civilians ate, not to mention the Military Family Area’s even better offering. That’s why Shen Chi had mentioned it.
Lin Xiaoguai nodded and said, "Then hurry up."
After Shen Chi left, Lin Xiaoguai made some peanuts for his drink and took out the steamed egg custard from the rice cooker that she had made for Little Niangao. Looking at it, she decided there was no need for more food and started serving the rice.
As she was dishing out two bowls of rice, she heard the door open and Shen Chi’s voice followed, "Wanwan, we’ve got guests, bring out two bottles of white spirits!"