Both children's lips were dry and pale; they looked to be in extremely poor condition.
Song Youxuan was leading the two children, about to step forward and ask, when a looping announcement began to play over the base's loudspeakers.
"Starting today, the base will open five water distribution points on the south side of the Town Square daily at 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Residents in need of water may use base points to redeem it."
"Base points?" The announcement brought joy to some in the crowd who were desperate for water.
But these "base points" left everyone feeling confused.
People began to whisper amongst themselves, "Where do we get these base points?"
"The detailed rules for acquiring base points will now be announced. Afterward, the rules will be posted at the base's main gate for all to see."
Song Youxuan's grip on her children's hands tightened.
Just then, in front of the female administrator's booth, an old woman sat on the ground and began to wail, making a scene.
