18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 174

Stella shook her head, "We can't fish, and a fishing boat won't do us any good."

Truth be told, she longed for a cruise ship, and Aqua Base just happened to have one that looked fairly new.

Jasper frowned, "We already have a yacht."

Coming from an orphanage, she might lack certain skills, but she had learned to prepare for the worst far earlier than most.

Stella's sense of crisis was even stronger, "A yacht can help us survive at sea, but if we encounter a major storm or a super earthquake and tsunami caused by a massive plate collision, a giant wave could swallow the yacht."

Indeed, Aqua Base had a tarnished reputation and might cheat them, but Stella felt it was worth the gamble, "If we lose, we just lose a batch of insulin; if we win, we get a cruise ship, which might save us when the world turns upside down." Sensing her determination, Jasper didn't object, "We should plan for the long term and minimize the risk."

His agreement made Stella feel good, "You're good at strategizing. I'll follow your lead."

Her flattery made Jasper laugh, but he was also pleased.

Stella sat on the sofa, chatting with him while munching on snacks. They discussed their plans late into the night.

The next day, Austin came over early, "So, what's the news? Do we have a deal?"

Stella hesitated, "We have insulin, but how much does Aqua Base need?"

"For them, the more the merrier."

Austin, the savvy businessman, had already informed Aqua Base of Stella's rough demand, guessing it was either a fishing boat or a cruise ship.

was unlikely she would ask for one from Aqua

considered all possible scenarios to save time

"What does your seller

seller doesn't compete for others' livelihood.

sigh of relief. After all, in the current environment, a fishing boat was much more valuable

to exchange the life-saving medicine for it, no matter what. But

to exchange for a cruise ship, which should significantly reduce the risk. Austin was relieved, "The cruise ship is no problem, but

can cough up 60 units after nearly two years of

the cruise ship's value wasn't incomparable to a yacht, she wouldn't be willing to give up so much. In addition to the rarity of the drug, the large quantity could attract unwanted attention. Austin thought 30 units were a bit too few, but it should be buy them enough time to find

he didn't dare to make the decision

bluntly, "Austin, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, we're

"I owe you two a favor. I've told you everything I know about Aqua Base, but I haven't revealed any information about you to them. I just said you're in the same line of work. If you have any concerns, you can tell

contact with Aqua Base. You will deliver the drugs in batches. The cruise ship will be docked in the designated sea area, where someone will come to take it

units of insulin, and then went to the sea area to pick up the

all the way. If they break

admired their caution, "Okay, I'll go talk to them and get back to you

"Don't worry, ever since I met you two, I've been more careful in this line of work, making sure

After sending him off, he took Cooper out to patrol the area,

police dog as well, able to execute high-level commands from its

would do so even without its instructor's orders. Several times, Stella was stunned to see him hanging in the air in

exchange a cruise ship for 30 units of insulin. Even the second-hand dealer Austin gave Stella a thumbs up, "You're ruthless, cutting people to

International was fighting a life-and-death battle with

transporter, otherwise he'd