18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 202

It had been over a half month since the interview, and Mark assumed the two wouldn't show. He felt a twinge of regret. He could see that these two young men had some chops, and the neighborhood was in dire need of such people. But then, out of the blue, they showed up.

Driving into the neighborhood, Mark personally showed them around the houses.

"We have plenty of vacancies here. The houses in Phase One are all fully furnished, but the lower floors are occupied. For safety and to avoid conflicts with the neighbors, each floor is only occupied by one family. They just lock up the fire doors and it's fine. The upper floors are empty. It's very quiet, but it also tends to be hotter there. The third building in Phase Two was renovated by ourselves, so it's a bit rough, but there are vacancies on the lower floors. Would you like me to show you around?"

Stella wasn't interested in the first three buildings. "Mark, we have a dog, and it's not very convenient living in a multi-story building. Having our own space would be better for everyone. Can we check out Building 4 or 5?"

The dog weighed around 90 pounds, always wagging its tail in front of people. People were gonna drool in envy.

If it wasn't for the severe earthquake that cracked open the whole of Griffith, causing most of the buildings to collapse, Stella wouldn't have thought about moving into this neighborhood.

Mark was surprised, "Buildings 4 and 5 only have the exterior renovated, and the interiors are still in the rough state. They're not very suitable for living."

Stella insisted, "That's okay. We can do the interior ourselves."

Sensing their concerns, Mark didn't push it. "Alright, it is up to you."

Just as he was about to show them around, suddenly his walkie-talkie buzzed with an anxious voice, "Mark, Mark, those villagers are here again to seize the water source. There are more people this time than last." Immediately after, the sound of a horn rang out.

"Jasper, Stella, both buildings are unlocked. You can go up and have a look," Mark said hurriedly. "There is a little issue in the neighborhood. I need to go handle it. Excuse me."

And with that, he rushed off.

In this heat, water was the most valuable resource. It was necessary for survival, and for growing precious crops.

irrigated with the precious water. The crop looked ready to harvest. During this time, many residents were getting by on the sweet potato

drought-resistant pigweed, which would thrive with just a bit of water. In the past, it was used to feed pigs or as pig food, but now considered

if you chop it up finely, it was a hundred times better

Stella asked, "Should we go see the houses or watch

earthquake and defend Eastwood Eden. He should be fine. But since we're going to live here, it wouldn't hurt to get to know the

Jasper drove to the neighborhood entrance, both sides were already at a standstill. The issue was about the water

on the other side than

out the people of Eastwood Eden. "This land was originally confiscated from our village, so the water source naturally belongs to

pay you, would you have given

is gone, the land naturally belongs to us. You didn't pay for the house and you

escalated, both sides shouting at

other side had a larger force. Hearing the emergency alarm, the residents of Eastwood Eden

and even children showed

hoes, bricks, kitchen knives... All primitive weapons,

was almost impossible for an ordinary person to get one. Stella wouldn't have had a firearm if it

In terms of numbers and

villagers had been pushed to the brink by the heat. If

with

out a sharp knife from his back and stabbed at Mark's heart. If they can take this man down, Eastwood Eden will crumble. After driving these people out, the water source and sweet potatoes would be theirs. Stella hadn't planned on getting involved in the conflict since they hadn't moved in yet. But

gentle appearance, he was a psychologist after all. When he saw the man's sudden aggression, he sensed danger and

but the man didn't hesitate and

from the Arcadia and shot at the man. She didn't aim for his heart, but his

villagers swung their hoes and clubs at the people of Eastwood Eden, determined to seize

echoed, making everyone's