18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 125

30 planting pots, made of plastic that was not resistant to low temperatures and could become brittle when frozen. However, they were thick, so as long as handled carefully, there shouldn't be a problem. Four packs of compound fertilizer, each weighing about 50 pounds.

Satisfied with the goods, Stella pulled out a flask of liquor from her bag.

Monkey, initially upset about not making a profit, was pleasantly surprised. The liquor alone made the deal worthwhile.

Having secured his goods, Monkey departed.

Jasper, to make Stella's job easier, had stayed out of the transaction, waiting outside with Rosie. Once sure the coast was clear, Stella stowed the items away in the Arcadia.

As she was about to leave, she noticed Jasper talking to Monkey at a distance, apparently negotiating a deal.

Only after Monkey had left did Stella come out.

Back in their neighborhood, Stella didn't rush home. She let Cooper out of her bag for a walk around the block. This guy was well-behaved and knew better than to whine while tucked inside the backpack.

While Stella walked the dog, Jasper watched over Rosie. They stood sheltered from the wind, quietly watching the two frolic in the cold.

The items exchanged were paid for by Stella, to which Jasper asked, "What do you want for today's deal?"

They usually split the goods, but as Jasper was the one primarily looking after the potatoes, Stella didn't want to take advantage of him. So, she included the cotton shoes in the deal, "Any chocolate left?" It was delicious, a bit addictive. "Yes," he replied.

Back on the 18th floor, the planters and fertilizer were temporarily stored in the Arcadia, and the cotton shoes were given to Jasper.

Jasper brought out two boxes of chocolate. Stella, being fair, only took one.

Once inside, Rosie looked up, "Jasper, I want some chocolate."

kiddo. You can have some toffee

need

willingly; they'd been taking turns watching over the kid

to make some instant soup for lunch at noon,

the noodles, looked at him with

fed by him, Stella felt obliged to offer,

surprise, Jasper agreed,

added two more packs of soup to the pot, threw in some hams and fried an egg for

more cramped. But the presence

returned safely from their day shifts. This time they

weather, they only suffered minor frostbites, thanks to the frostbite ointment

to Stella for safekeeping and to trade for more useful items in the future. Work was different from school, but in just two months, Angela and Lukas had changed dramatically. Especially Lukas, who used to be reliant on women, now stood tall and strong, he had become a real man. Of course, he was still good to Angela, constantly praising his wife. Cody was envious, while Stella could only shake her

dangers but made it through each time, gaining valuable experience and resources in

I look closely at them in a crowd, I can tell from their gaze, body language, and the way they walk if they're a good or

of you?" Stella said, digging in her ear. "You're a security patrol officer, so the police station should

was speechless for a moment, before managing to stutter out, "Stella, are

eat digestible foods. Now he had finally cured his stomach ailment, he was getting stronger and more

Stella reflected

laughed loudly, "Don't mind him, Stella. He's been pretty sensitive lately." Okay, as long as he was okay, it wouldn't affect

they were well off with their food stocks, hence they were not

these last two months, they encountered many dangers but also luckily escaped each time. At the same time, they made a good fortune, which boosted unit 1803's confidence. They invited two neighboring families to a meal. There was meat, canned food, a bit of wine, and plenty of rice. As their combat experience with thugs grew, they unanimously decided to continue working to

wanting to freeload off 1803's generosity, taught them several close-combat techniques and life-saving skills. The police had also provided training, but their techniques were no match for those of a SWAT officer. Their jobs were different, and

training seriously,

of security and was promoted to squad

They couldn't be outdone by a woman; they, too, wanted

the hallway, but also in their beds at night, discussing how they could be

late at night, they