As the aroma of roasted whole lamb, whole suckling pig, and pan-seared steak permeated the air, wafting throughout the entire camp.
The stationed personnel who had been listlessly resting under the eaves instantly became energetic, as if injected with chicken blood, fully revitalized.
Everyone stood up and, drawn by the scent, walked towards the mess hall.
Under the allure of delicious food, they seemed to forget their bodily aches and weakness, all heading towards the mess hall.
Like puppets on strings, they were led forward by the fragrance of the food.
When they arrived at the mess hall, tables and chairs were already set up. On each table sat a roasted whole lamb, a whole suckling pig, and other delicacies like steak, filling the table. The refreshing side dishes and fresh fruits and vegetables made them salivate.
They certainly didn't lack food on the island, but they had truly missed freshly baked and cooked meals like these.
There was no scrambling for seats. Instead, they stood together, waiting for Su Ling and the others to call them to sit.
Zhang Wenbin and Shang Qi had left their offices as the aroma began to spread. By the time they appeared in the mess hall, Su Ling and the others had also finished their work in the kitchen and emerged. Everyone took their seats successively and began to enjoy the feast.
The delicacies on the table were all products from Su Ling's spatial dimension.
Not only could they replenish energy and cleanse the body, but they were also incredibly delicious with just a simple preparation.
"Sister Su Ling," Qin Yun held a piece of lamb and looked at Su Ling, giving her a thumbs-up. "Your culinary skills are truly amazing. Every dish on this table is so delicious it makes one's tongue curl. You guys are so cool."
Li Yang, with his mouth full of food, also echoed the gesture with a thumbs-up.
The others, with their mouths bulging, deeply felt and agreed with Qin Yun and Li Yang's flattery.
In their lives, this was the first time they had tasted such exquisite delicacies. They didn't want to waste words, only to eat.
Su Ling remained as she was, outwardly cold, but no one felt truly distant from her.
Facing the compliments from Qin Yun and others, Su Ling's lips curved into a gentle smile. "Then eat to your heart's content. After you're full, rest briefly, and then continue practicing your abilities in the courtyard. If you perform well, there might be extra food tonight."
"Understood (Understood)."
The response to Su Ling was a synchronized, exceptionally loud, and powerful voice.
In good spirits, Su Ling took a perilla leaf, added braised and sliced pork trotters, garlic slices, side dishes, and a dipping sauce. She wrapped it all into a huge perilla leaf bundle and stuffed her mouth full.
Covering her mouth, she savored the immense satisfaction of having her mouth completely filled with food.
Because the bundle was too large, she narrowed her eyes slightly, her cheeks bulging as she ate.
Shang Qi glanced at Su Ling with deep affection in his eyes. Knowing her preference for this way of eating, he prepared a rice wrap for her with a cabbage leaf. After she finished the perilla leaf bundle, he naturally handed it to her.
As Su Ling took the rice wrap and began to eat, he used a Swiss knife to slice meat from the roasted whole lamb, plating the slices. He then sliced pork, filling another plate. Once Su Ling finished her rice wrap, she would be able to eat the steaming hot lamb and pork.
Like Su Ling, who was being meticulously cared for, two other groups at the same table were also being attended to.
One group consisted of Sister Na and Han Han, a mother and son.
The other group was Jiang Jiang and Little Jiang, a half-human, half-zombie and a young zombie king.
Little Jiang was a true glutton, capable of eating a lot. Jiang Jiang had to manage his own food while also watching over Little Jiang.
Fortunately, Little Jiang was well-behaved and obedient. After eating, he would eagerly await Jiang Jiang to feed him, not snatching food himself.
Fortunately, Jiang Jiang was not too tired, as Bai Yu Ling helped him share the load and also gave Little Jiang food.