Xu Qian freed one hand to pinch his ear and said with a smile:
"Your share is ready. It's under the table, you can get it yourself."
Xiao Ping's eyes brightened. He immediately took out the bento box, which contained exquisite vegetable sushi, so many that he could eat to his heart's content.
When did she have time to make it?
A warmth flowed through Xiao Ping's heart. He guessed it was because he had been bothered by killing pigs and hadn't noticed at all.
The young man's green eyes flickered slightly, and he said softly, "Qian Ya~"
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, her cheeks felt warm.
"Thank you."
The group who were eating meat was force-fed a mouthful of dog food. They lowered their eyes and stuffed pork into their mouths desperately.
"Thank you, but don't kiss me randomly. I said kissing requires my consent."
Xiao Ping pouted and pulled Xu Qian to a small dining table to eat.
"You're so hungry yet you made food for them. You eat first. I'm a zombie, I'm not hungry. I'll go chat with them."
Xu Qian's heart warmed, and she smiled, "I ate a lot while making sushi, so I'm not hungry at all."
Xiao Ping laughed angrily. So she had been sneaking food!
He sat down resentfully and began to devour the sushi.
To his surprise, the more he ate, the more he liked it. Before long, the entire box of sushi was gone.
For that bite of food, Xiao Ping began to look at her with aggrieved eyes again.
Xu Qian deliberately provoked him, "Weren't you angry just now? Are you not angry anymore?"
Xiao Ping quickly nodded, "I'm not angry anymore, dear older sister, please make me some more."
Xu Qian's skin crawled. Xu Lu and Xiao Ping called her differently. Xu Lu's was soft and gentle, but Xiao Ping's was not at all.
Moreover, Xiao Ping had never called her "older sister" before.
She ate a piece of fatty pork with each bite, tapped his forehead, and said with a smile, "I'll make it later."
Everyone ate their fill and even packed some to take back.
Xu Qian had always wanted to treat everyone in Jiwang Base to a meal, even though she was the elusive "dog-headed strategist"...
Jie Yayun watched her gentle little face and felt a warmth in her heart.
The panic from yesterday had lingered in her heart, refusing to dissipate.
She wanted to discuss it with Xu Qian but was afraid of seeing her disappointed.
Jie Yayun gritted her teeth, stepped forward, and pulled Xu Qian aside, saying in a deep voice, "Xiao Qian, I want to tell you something."
Seeing her serious expression, Xu Qian hesitated.
It was definitely not good news.
Xu Qian squinted involuntarily and asked, "Sister Yayun, what's wrong?"
"I want to relocate Jiwang Base to Xiwang Base. I'm afraid I can't protect them."
She spoke quickly, afraid she would go back on her word.
Xu Qian's eyes darkened, and she quickly lowered her eyelids to hide her expression.
After a while, she raised her eyes again. The disappointment in her eyes had vanished.
Their lives were the most important thing. If another base came, she wouldn't always be able to arrive in time.
"Pack your things, I'll take you there."
Seeing that Xu Qian's expression hadn't changed, Jie Yayun breathed a sigh of relief.
"If you don't agree, we won't go."
Xu Qian shook her head, "It's alright. Xiwang Base has complete facilities and a large population. Although there are dangers, as long as we work hard on missions, we can survive."
"Sister Yayun, remember, strength is paramount."
Jie Yayun expressed her understanding and sighed, "This is also my dilemma. The reason I want to move the base is that I'm afraid they'll be bullied, not because I want to compete for dominance."
Xu Qian didn't say much more. Xiwang Base had its advantages, and Jiwang Base had its freedom.
"I have no objections. I suggest you hold a vote directly. They can leave if they want to leave, and stay if they want to stay."