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.

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

had considered all possible scenarios to save

to the chase, "What does your seller

doesn't compete for others' livelihood.

fishing boat was much more valuable than a cruise ship, being a tool for Aqua Base

would have to exchange the life-saving medicine

for a cruise ship, which should significantly reduce the risk. Austin was relieved, "The cruise ship is

it, but she didn't want to give that many, "Who can cough up 60 units after nearly two years of disaster? My

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 more

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

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

favor. I've told you everything I know about Aqua Base, but I haven't revealed any information about you to them.

drugs in batches. The cruise ship will be docked in the designated sea area,

After Stella received the goods, she would give 14 more units of insulin, and then

all the way. If they break the agreement,

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

since I met you two, I've been more careful in this line of work, making

took Cooper out to patrol the area, making sure

years of training had made Cooper not only a fighting dog, but an excellent police dog as

without its instructor's orders. Several times, Stella was stunned to

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

was fighting a life-and-death battle with Aqua Base,

he was just a transporter, otherwise he'd have to learn from