Truth be told, for one person for a day, this meal would definitely be considered high-standard in Wu City. No one was as generous as the people from the Ministry of Agriculture or the Food Department, offering a slice of synthetic meat and, crucially, even potato puree. This meal standard was definitely set at 10 Virtual Coins.
The vast majority of people earned less than 10 Virtual Coins a day and couldn't afford such a luxurious work meal. This offered a glimpse of the benefits, not to mention other invisible perks that shouldn't be ignored.
In any case, during the apocalypse, having a relative working in a food factory or cafeteria meant not only a secure job but also significant prestige. If a man from such a factory wanted to marry, he wouldn't need to provide a bride price; in fact, many women's families would offer a substantial dowry to secure the match. So, in the apocalypse, don't complain about expensive bride prices—if you're good enough, these weren't issues.
