18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 291

Austin was not sure how long the eternal night would last, he reckoned it was time to follow his son's footsteps and embrace self-sufficiency. He started to grow vegetables and raise chickens and ducks in his backyard. "You have the resources to do so, but I'll pass."

Stella had plenty of fish and a flock of sheep at her disposal. "The temperature fluctuation is already significant during the polar day, and I worry it would be even more dramatic during the perpetual night. I won't waste my efforts."

Austin decided to give it a try. He had nothing better to do during the endless darkness after all. So, he requested Stella for some vegetable seeds, planning to utilize his backyard and rooftop.

If he couldn't manage, he could always ask Monkey and his crew for help, and share the surplus produce with them.

After he left, Stella contacted Lukas via walkie-talkie, "Lukas, I've heard rumors that the eternal night may arrive in the coming months. Stock up on food and reinforce your doors and windows.

The eternal night might lead to a rise in crime. You might need to reconsider continuing your work."

Lukas turned serious, "We'll see about the work situation. We've just secured a house, and we'll be moving in next month. We'll probably have nothing left but a few bottles of whiskey and some brown sugar. Can you help us look out for any food resources?" "Sure, I'll keep an eye out for you. If I have any surplus vegetables, I'll dry them out and give them to you."

"Thanks, Stella."

"Don't mention it, just be careful."

The government had not made an official announcement yet, but those with reliable sources were already stirring up anxieties.

Monkey and his crew came over with their families. The women started planting hardy potatoes and vegetables not only in Austin's backyard and rooftop, but they even utilized the front yard. The men helped install electrical fences on the high walls, including those of Building 50.

Stella, unsure when the eternal night would arrive, decided to install the electrical fence in advance. As a token of thanks, she gave them 10 pounds of corn kernels, asking them to install a diesel generator as well.

was another story. Austin had

but they needed a source for the times

the nerves of other households in the community. Those without a diesel generator approached

enough supplies,

any left. I've gone through a great deal

find a solution on his own. He managed to get a few,

secretly gathered Monkey and his crew, built a basement in the villa, and stored all the food. "Remember, not even your wives can

so be frugal with your food. You

was held regarding the safety issues of the eternal night. This was a matter concerning every household, so everyone

should install a light in front of their house. Not only would this facilitate security patrol, but it could also deter criminals

the safety of others was none of her business, Stella still made a suggestion, "Installing lights at the front door is not safe. If a criminal wants to get in, they can easily break the light with a rock. I suggest installing the lights under the eaves of the second floor and protecting them with a

fell on deaf ears, since Stella did not treat the Vice Chairwoman's son's illness, which almost cost him his life. The Vice Chairwoman

her, "Stella

the community meeting ended, Samuel caught up with them, "Mr.

turned back, "What is

said the eternal night is approaching, and suggested we quit

community paid well in food, and the work was relatively easy. Many people envied this job, and she

present, Samuel spoke the truth, "Mark said that the community is the safest place during the polar day, but it'll be the most dangerous during the eternal night. This place could be the first target for criminals. He

obeyed Mark unconditionally, he truly had foresight and a keen

curiously, "Is Mark still

the City Hall. But he always solves

managed to stock up some food over the past year. Who would protect their families while the young men were out working? They