18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 120

Cody was distracted, losing miserably at the game.

Thankfully, they were only gambling with snacks. Otherwise, in his current state, he would have lost his underwear.

In the afternoon, the Moore family paid a visit, bringing over a local delicacy from their hometown-deep fried doughnuts.

The residents of room 1803 reciprocated with some snacks. They weren't overly generous, but they made sure not to leave the Moore family feeling short-changed.

In the evening, they had dinner, watched some TV, and took the dog for a walk. That was how they spent Christmas, not bothered about working out.

On the next day, the food drastically deteriorated-overnight mashed potatoes, and pasta mixed with meat sauce.

Out of sheer boredom, the inhabitants of 1803 started working out. Rosie and Cooper trained together, while Stella and Jasper practiced with each other.

On the eighth day, bundled up in thick clothing, the occupants of 1803 prepared to go out for some fresh air. They were on the verge of going stir-crazy. "Stella, are you coming?"

Having survived three years in the post-apocalyptic world in her past life, Stella was used to the harsh conditions. "It's too cold," she replied.

Not long after the trio left, the walkie-talkie rang. "The cold-resistant potatoes are sprouting."

Even the sprouting of potatoes was enough to pique Stella's interest in these boring times. "I'm on my way."

Upon reaching Unit 1801's balcony, she saw the potatoes breaking through the soil, their tiny sprouts showing a hint of green.

She counted, and about seventy to eighty percent of the potatoes had sprouted. Assuming the rest would sprout in a few days, the survival rate was satisfactory. This was all thanks to the quality of the soil. It was fluffy and nutrient-rich. On the other hand, the Moore family's potatoes were not faring as well. Their soil, which was dug up from the outside, was hard, sticky, and lacking in nutrients. Even with Katie's farming expertise, their sprouts were weaker. "Do we start giving them light now?"

wait a few days until the leaves come

wanted to say. Stella, sensing their hesitation, pretended not to

finally eating the food she had hoarded from Arcadia. She was practically salivating at the thought. After dinner, Angela finally spoke

up a procurement department to buy things

feeds him for a lifetime. Handing out relief food was not a long-term solution. The city was trying to encourage people to become self-reliant. There were jobs for farmers, coal miners, woodcutters,

residents of 1803. The disaster was not going to end anytime soon, and no one knew what the future held. During the holiday, the

become even more difficult to find supplies. They couldn't wait until they had run out of everything before starting to look for more. Besides, it was unhealthy for three adults to be cooped up at home

couldn't do manual labor, nor did they have any special skills. After considering their options, they concluded that the security patrol was the best fit. It was a risky job and it only paid eight pounds of food per month. But at least it

and Jasper, who could support

find a way to survive. Stella couldn't reveal that Arcadia to provide for them, plus she didn't have the capacity to

but remember

would never work. Not in

of relief. "I'll fill out the application form tomorrow and see if I can get

up for it by providing some food. Stella didn't say

most vulnerable person of room

dangerous and required quick reflexes and good physical fitness, so there was less competition for it. When they went for their

but unfortunately, they weren't assigned to the same area as the Sunrise Sanctuary. It was so far away that they

start work the day after tomorrow. But because of the distance, they

you all get assigned

in the same area, but we'll be assigned to teams

crossbows, knives, and bulletproof vests made of color-coated steel plates. They

ordinary people, getting hold of guns was not easy. Angela and her companions had brought them along just in case, but they wouldn't use them unless absolutely

with their decision and reminded them, "Although they now allow us to carry weapons,

with Stella for safekeeping. "If anyone dares to attack the 18th floor, don't hesitate