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.

knew how to dismantle the device, but reassembling it was another story. Austin had

they needed a source for

Building 49 and Building 50 stirred up the nerves of other households in the community. Those without a diesel generator approached Austin, hoping to

supplies, went

don't have any left. I've gone through a great

He managed to get a few,

50, he was smart. He secretly gathered Monkey and his crew, built a basement in the villa, and stored all the food. "Remember, not even your wives can know about this.

them a bag of food, reminding them, "We don't know how long the eternal night will last. If it really comes, we can't go out to conduct business anymore, so be frugal with your food.

the eternal night. This

light in

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

almost cost him his life. The Vice Chairwoman did not ridicule Stella openly; she just

with her, "Stella is right. Let's do as she

as the community meeting ended, Samuel caught up with

back, "What is

"Mark said the eternal night is approaching, and suggested we quit our jobs

the community paid well in food, and the work was relatively easy. Many people envied this job, and she didn't expect Mark to

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 asked me to remind you to

obeyed Mark unconditionally, he truly had foresight and a

"Is Mark

solves our problems as soon as we ask for

they were reluctant to quit this job, but nothing was more important than their lives. Besides, they had managed to stock up some food over the past year. Who would