Sol Two Hundred and Seventy-Seven, Bio-communism

Tang Yue nudged the water trough on the rack as he held a pipette to drip water onto the green tomato leaves.

Taking care of the plants on Kunlun Station was part of Tang Yue's daily chores. Ever since the temperature control system had resumed operation, the tomatoes were able to grow healthily. Tang Yue used nearly every vessel he could find to plant a total of fifteen tomato and carrot plants. Now, these luxuriant plants were hanging on a rack while exhibiting vibrant vitality.

The farmed tomatoes and carrots became Tang Yue's staples. Matched with compressed biscuits, these vegetables provided him with sufficient Vitamin C and beta carotene; the latter effectively improved his night vision. At its worst, Tang Yue's night vision made it impossible for him to find his bed when inside the living quarters.

"Hmm… Thirteenth, you're growing pretty well," Tang Yue whispered to the tomato. "You've grown taller than Twelfth."