Chapter 121 The Fruits of Labor

• And so, the two of them spent five full days crafting savory pockets.
• In Unit 1801, they split the cost of ingredients evenly, ensuring fairness in their little culinary enterprise. To keep the dough and filling from freezing solid in the biting cold, the charcoal stove burned fiercely, its orange embers casting a flickering glow that pushed back the frost creeping into the air.
• The charcoal came courtesy of Unit 1801, where Lily eagerly lent a hand, her small figure bustling about with an enthusiasm only children possess. Nadia contributed generously as well, bringing several pounds of vibrant chives, crisp cabbage, and fragrant celery to the effort.