In the northwest Gobi Desert, the cold wind howls. On a winter night, Gao Shaoming, a soldier from the guard company of a certain Air Force station, arrived at the small "late night canteen" of the company after his whistle. He walked up to the control desk, picked up half a pot of water, pressed the induction cooker switch, turned around and took out an egg from the refrigerator. He gently tapped the edge of the pot, and the egg liquid slid into the gradually warming water. Then he poured a handful of noodles into the pot along the boiling water. Water vapor permeated the room, adding a touch of warmth to the cold winter night. However, in the past, it was not easy for officers and soldiers to have a hot meal after the midnight whistle. Previously, meals were centrally and regularly provided by the station, and each company did not have a cafeteria. Soldiers who whistle late at night and want to eat a bucket of instant noodles often have to engage in guerrilla warfare - they are afraid of disturbing their comrades' rest in the dormitory, affecting their overtime in the duty room, struggling to eat in the hallway, and sitting on the stairs is even more embarrassing. A simple bowl of instant noodles has become a worry for officers and soldiers who have nowhere to place them. In recent years, with the increasing intensity of practical training, more and more troops have been stationed at airports to carry out tasks, and the number of duty points for guard companies has also increased. Nighttime patrols and meals have become a concern for the officers and soldiers of the company. In the first half of the year, the company collected opinions from officers and soldiers, and many officers and soldiers reflected on this issue. After studying and discussing, the company's party branch decided to open a place where officers and soldiers could eat in peace. The platoon vacated an unused room, equipped with a microwave, induction cooker, refrigerator, electric kettle, and simple dining table chairs. A simple and warm "late night canteen" has opened. Soon, the sound of the microwave running, the light touch of dishes, and the low conversations among comrades became a warm melody in the late night. In order to make the officers and soldiers eat more heartwarming and delicious food, the company also specially enriched the "menu". The food category of the "Late Night Canteen" has gradually increased from the original single instant noodles to dumplings, rice dumpling and other ingredients that are easy to cook. Some military dependents also actively participated, making dumplings at home and letting their husbands bring them to the platoon and put them in the refrigerator to share the taste of "home" with their comrades. Nowadays, this small 'late night canteen' has surpassed its original meaning. It is not only a "supply station" for officers and soldiers to replenish energy, but also a warm harbor for everyone to exchange ideas and relieve stress. A bowl of hot noodles and an egg carry the friendship of "officers and soldiers' friendship and unity", reflecting the organization's care for the warmth and coldness of soldiers. Outside, the fighter jet engine roared in the late night. Inside, after eating, Gao Shaoming cleaned the dishes, turned off the lights, and gently closed the door. The long night is long, and the 'late night canteen' is waiting patiently for the arrival of the next group of soldiers. (New Society)