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 Base, so her target must be the cruise

had considered all possible scenarios to save time

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

for others' livelihood. What

the current environment, a fishing boat was much

was really worried that Stella would ask for a fishing boat. They would have to exchange

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

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

than the vaccine, and if 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

expected, he didn't dare to make the

tell you the truth, we're actually hesitating about this

any information about you to them. I just said you're in

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

give 14 more units of insulin, and then went to the sea area to pick up the cruise ship. On the second morning after receiving the ship, she would deliever the last 14 units of

anyone to follow them all the way. If they

admired their caution, "Okay, I'll go

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

and Jasper did his own. After sending him off, he took Cooper out to patrol the area, making sure

not only a fighting dog, but an excellent police dog as well, able to execute high-level

it had gotten used to training, and would do so even without its instructor's orders. Several times,

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

life-and-death battle with Aqua Base,

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