After his haircut, Ronan Kendrick went to take a shower. Evelyn Ford headed to the kitchen, where the steamed buns were ready and Officer Graham was slicing meat.
"We can finally eat some steamed buns." Quincy and Miles Vaughn walked in as well.
"Are we having stir-fried meat tonight?"
"Stir-fried pork, braised ribs, and steamed cassava."
Quincy immediately clapped. "What a feast! Is it New Year's already?"
"We've been working so hard for so long, everyone deserves a good meal. Let's bring out the sweet potato wine, too," Taylor Vance said as he took the steamer off the stove, washed the wok, and began to stir-fry the meat.
Evelyn Ford went to get the sweet potato wine, which had a strong aroma. Just then, Langley walked over, carrying a bundle of firewood. Evelyn invited him to stay for dinner, but Langley declined.
"Times are tough for everyone. I shouldn't impose. Here's some dry firewood for you all; it'll make starting a fire easier."
