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.

also had fishing boats, but since Stella didn't ask for one, it was unlikely she would

scenarios to save time and

cut to the chase, "What does your seller want, a fishing

for others' livelihood. What he

much

ask for a fishing boat. They would have to exchange the life-saving medicine for it, no

which should significantly reduce the risk. Austin was relieved, "The cruise ship is no problem, but they want 60

didn't want to give that many, "Who can cough up 60 units after nearly two years of

much. In addition to the rarity of the drug, the large quantity could attract unwanted attention. Austin thought 30 units were

than expected, he didn't dare to make the decision on

truth, we're actually hesitating about this deal, considering Aqua Base's reputation on the

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 me directly.

any direct 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

goods, she would give 14 more units of insulin, and then went to the sea area to pick

cannot send anyone to follow them all

"Okay, I'll go talk to them and get back to

their worry, he added as he was leaving, "Don't worry, ever since I met you two, I've been more careful in this line

After sending him off, he took Cooper out to patrol the area, making sure no

had made Cooper not only a fighting dog, but an excellent police dog as well, able to execute high-level commands from its instructor,

it had gotten used to training, and would do so even without its instructor's orders. Several times, Stella was stunned to see him hanging in the

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

was fighting a life-and-death battle with Aqua

transporter, otherwise