Liu Feng raised an eyebrow, unconvinced.
The rest of the soldiers leaned in, eager to hear Zhang Ping's explanation.
They had all been curious about his sudden access to such luxuries in a world ravaged by a zombie apocalypse.
Zhang Ping, sensing the rising suspicion, quickly spoke up, desperate to clear his name.
"I... I got them from my relative!" Zhang Ping blurted out. "He's staying at a different base — one where they just opened a new supermarket."
The soldiers exchanged incredulous looks. A supermarket? In this wasteland? That seemed impossible.
Liu Feng's expression softened slightly, but he still pressed for more information. "A supermarket? How is that even possible?"
Zhang Ping, eager to explain, nodded enthusiastically.
"Yes, Captain! It's true. There's a base not too far from here, and they've managed to reopen a supermarket.