The two drank some hot water, rested for half an hour, and then went out for another round. After the first detailed inspection, subsequent patrols were much easier. They could finish a round in less than ten minutes. Ma Dajun felt he had seen everything—carriages, engine, roof, and undercarriage—confidently without missing anything.
After three patrol rounds, it was already close to midnight. Ling Chengyan pulled out half a jar of meat sauce and two buns from somewhere. She placed the buns on the stove cover to toast, turning them over once one side turned yellow. Soon, the buns were crispy and golden brown, smelling delicious. She then spread a spoonful of meat sauce on them. The crispy, fragrant buns combined with the rich, spicy meat sauce were extremely tasty. Ma Dajun ate one and a half by himself, while Ling Chengyan only ate a small half, mainly snacking on the crispy parts of the toasted buns.
