18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 288

No one knew exactly who smuggled them out, but Austin knew that all the fish hatchlings from the agricultural department could be acquired if you had the right contacts.

Austin exchanged for the fish with supplies, probably after some transactions, so it really wasn't cheap. There was some leftover spices from yesterday, so Stella decided to make a fish stew. Rosie was diligent, with Dylan assisting her.

When Stella wasn't looking, Dylan slipped a small pack of chocolate-covered almonds into Rosie's pocket. Snacks were too precious and Rosie didn't want any.

"Rosie, I saved these especially for you. We have more at home." As he said this, he peeled one and placed it in her mouth, "Is it sweet?"

"Mmm." Rosie smiled at him, "You're so nice, Dylan."

Encouraged by her praise, Dylan was overjoyed, whispering into her ear, "I only gave one to the others."

By "the others", he was referring to the adults' children.

Rosie, being singled out for special treatment, was pleased. "After dinner, I'll teach you some boxing, Dylan."

"Sure!" Dylan squatted next to her, helping with the chores. "The water's too cold, Rosie. Let me do it." Father and son, both inept in the kitchen, relished the creamy fish stew, and they were extremely content.

"Dad, the fish head Rosie made is really good."

Austin corrected his son, "Nonsense, Stella made it."

"Rosie fried the fish, and I helped with the veggies."

"Really? You can do that now? You're amazing, son."

As they chatted and ate, Austin noticed Stella's glowing complexion and asked, "Some wealthy ladies have been looking for skincare products. So you have a supplier?" Actually, she did have quite a few stashed away in Arcadia.

"What brand do they want?"

as long as it's

women's skincare products, but considering it was four years into the apocalypse, finding something usable was already a feat. Regardless of

he managed to sell a bottle of generic moisturizer. At first, everyone complained it smelt worse than manure, but in the end, they nearly came to blows over it. As long as there was stock, he

few bottles. I'll

another batch from the office building.

you source some condoms?" Austin continued with his requests, "Those are in high

of the apocalypse, many wealthy individuals had indulged themselves with no rules, resulting in a myriad of diseases. If it had been before

but it was already

"Cough, cough."

heard Austin asking Stella

with her response, "I don't have any, and even if

Austin nearly choked again, "That's a fair point. Jasper, you're a lucky

the table, Rosie was confused,

choked. Fortunately, it was just on some pickled

to trade them for

unopened skincare products from upstairs, "These are what we found when we were out

He

"A friend gifted these, but I think they

Jasper didn't smoke, and Arcadia had plenty of

by the unexpected windfall, "What

you can get fresh beef

business again after a few days off, left his son behind in

a bit since it was the

had to be mindful

was sunny, and there were surprisingly many people

the criminals

festive decorations and performance to celebrate the New Year. The Christmas costumes were a bit worn and the team was hastily put together, so the performance lacked the grandeur and thrill of the pre-apocalypse era. But it was still a sight to behold. Applause