With no other choice, Stella Sterling had to abandon the idea.
In addition, she learned that she could also use points to buy other daily necessities within the base, but purchases were rationed and based on need.
Even if you had points, you weren't allowed to go on a spending spree. Otherwise, it would be difficult for the base to maintain its supplies.
Although Stella Sterling was frustrated that she couldn't spend her points, she had to admit that, for now, this was undoubtedly the best approach.
She was halfway through her congee when Louis Grant and Vivian Larkin finally arrived.
After getting their food, the two sat down across from her. "Stella, sorry about that. We just forgot about you for a moment."
Louis Grant sat opposite Stella Sterling and said, "Why'd you leave without calling us? I thought you were still waiting for us."
"I was starving. You two seemed to be having a nice chat, and I didn't want to interrupt, so I went ahead."
