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.

Stella didn't ask for one, it was unlikely she would ask for one from Aqua Base,

all possible scenarios to

"What does your seller want, a

doesn't compete for others' livelihood. What he wants is a

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

boat. They would have to exchange the life-saving medicine for it, no matter what.

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

it, but she didn't want to give that many, "Who can cough up 60 units after nearly

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,

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

to tell you the truth, we're actually

"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 me directly. If it really can't be solved, we can just drop

be docked in the designated sea area, where someone will come to take it away. In addition, we want two containers of fresh seafood as a compensation for finding the

the goods, she would 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

Aqua Base cannot send anyone to follow them all

Austin admired their caution, "Okay, I'll go talk

worry, he added as he was leaving, "Don't worry, ever since I met you two, I've been more careful in this line of work, making sure I'm not

did his own. After sending him off, he took Cooper out to patrol the area, making sure no strangers approached the mountaintop

a fighting dog, but an excellent police dog as well, able to execute

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

responded, agreeing to 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 Aqua Base,

was just a transporter, otherwise he'd have to