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

enough electricity, but they needed a source

nerves of other households

find enough supplies, went to

through a great deal just to exchange

a solution on his own. He managed to get a few, and traded them

of those living in Building 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. Whoever can't

we can't go out to conduct business anymore, so be frugal with your food. You all live together, and in times of danger, stick together. Right opposite is the police station. If one

the safety issues of the eternal night. This

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

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

Chairwoman's son's illness, which almost cost him his life. The Vice Chairwoman did not ridicule

Bran agreed with her, "Stella is

soon as the community meeting ended, Samuel caught up

back,

said the eternal night is approaching, and suggested we quit our jobs and return home

the work was relatively easy. Many people envied this job, and she didn't

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 asked me to

the people of Eastwood Eden obeyed Mark unconditionally, he truly had foresight and a keen understanding

curiously, "Is Mark still living with

solves our problems

but nothing was more important than their lives. Besides, they had managed to stock up some food over the past year. Who would protect their families while the young men