Chapter 179 Snowed In and Spoiled Rotten
Chapter 179 Snowed In and Spoiled Rotten
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But just as they were about to head back with thest batch of supplies from the fifth floor, heavy snow began to fall outside. Thick, fluttering kes poured from the sky, nketing the world in a dense veil of gray and white. Within minutes, the snow had piled up as high as the car wheels.
The heavy clouds above blocked out the afternoon light, and though it was only four or five in the evening, the sky had already turned as dark as nightfall.
There was no way they could return..
Lucas studied the blizzard for half a minute before making a decision. “We’ll stay here for the night. Head back once the snow stops tomorrow.”
No one from Kl Camp objected. As soon as the order was given, they began securing the area. Theresa remained calm as ever, sending Kyle to inspect the surroundings and make sure the ce was safe. The team from Haven Camp did the same.
They all decided to set up camp on the fifth floor. The elevation gave them a better vantage point; someone could keep watch by the windows. Since the building overlooked the main road, they’d be able to spot danger right away and respond in time. Plus, the lower floors were bone–chillingly cold. Without heating, a mall in the middle of winter could practically freeze a person to death.
Lucas had some of the cotton clothes brought out andid across the floor, forming onerge sleeping area for everyone to huddle together. The onlyplication was that Theresa was the only woman among them.
“I’ll have someone set up a bed for you in one of the shops,” he offered. “The rest of us will sleep out here.”
“No need,” Theresa replied. “Better to squeeze together–it’s warmer that way.”
Lucas paused. Somehow, her straightforwardness made him feel overly fussy.
As night fell, the temperature plummeted. Everyone huddled together in a circle, wrapped in the thickest clothes they had. Each camp began preparing dinner.
Theresa had Kyle pull out their pot stew setup. In the dead of winter, there was nothing better than a steaming pot of stew to warm everyone up.
“Guess it’s free food time again,” someone joked.
The bubbling pot stew was loaded with jerky, pork strips, fish chunks, meatballs, braised eggs, ham- nearly all of it meat. Meanwhile, Lucas‘ team wasn’tpletely outdone; they brought out fresh rice and started steaming it right there.
Ever since Lucas had seized that depot, Kl Camp had been livingrge. Everyone there could eat real grains now, and living standards had shot up across the board. Even their average weight was climbing. Still, they couldn’tpare to Theresa’s camp–her team had never been short on supplies, and every meal came with meat.
When the soldiers from Kl Campid eyes on the giant pot of meat in front of them, their eyes practically turned green. Once the lid came off and the savory aroma of the ingredients mingled with the rich tomato broth, people’s mouths nearly watered straight into their boots.
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Chapter 179 Snowed In and Spoiled Rotten
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“Food’s ready! Dave watched the freshly cooked rice finish cooking, then scooped out a heaping bowl for everyone.
Each bowl started with a generousdle of oil–slicked tomato broth poured over the fragrant rice. No need for side dishes—the tangy, sweet vor of the tomato alone brought every taste bud to life. The rice was soft and fluffy, pairing perfectly with the broth. It was so good that people could’ve danced.
Add a slice of beef soaked in that fresh tomato broth, and it was enough to make KJ Camp’s guys feel like they could die happy.
“This is incredible!”
“So good!”
Graham devoured his food in huge mouthfuls, chewing so fast his tongue practically tripped over itself. The others weren’t much better, diving into the pot like starving wolves. Fortunately, Theresa and Lucas had already served themselvesrge bowls, so they didn’t need to fight for them.
Graham, seeing the pot almost empty and still not full himself, looked pitifully at the nearly scraped–clean bottom. “C’mon, guys, cut the youngest here some ck!”
Theresaughed. Reaching into her own portion, she fished out a big meatball and dropped it into his bowl. “Here. A treat.”
“Theresa….” Graham’s eyes welled with tears. <i>Theresa’s </i><i>the </i>best. <i>She’s </i><i>the </i><i>one </i>and <i>only </i><i>treasure </i><i>in </i><i>this </i>whole <i>d</i><i>*</i><i>mn </i><i>apocalypse</i><i>. </i>
He grabbed the meatball like it was sacred, turned smugly toward the others, and took a giant bite with pride.
<i>Oh </i><i>yeah</i><i>, </i><i>that </i><i>hits </i><i>the </i><i>spot</i><i>. </i>
The moment the others saw it, every single one of them shoved their bowls toward Theresa.
“Theresa, me too!”
“I’m still hungry.”
“I like beef!”
“I’ll eat anything!”
“Theresaaaa, hungyyy. I want food…”
Theresa stared at the group of fully grown men inbat suits, each one muscled and imposing, acting like a bunch of clingy toddlers with bowls in hand.
<i>Fine</i><i>, </i><i>fine</i><i>. </i><i>Take </i><i>it</i>.
She gave everyone a little scoop of something from her bowl, spreading it out evenly. She still had to save a bit for Kyle, after all. He was her direct subordinate–of course, he deserved better treatment.
Even if Kyle was full, he still needed <i>to </i>eat more. But the greedy b*stards in front of her clearly weren’t done. They were pushing their luck, eyes gleaming as they held their bowls out for seconds.