18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 568

Reagan's words had a calming effect on everyone. The chances that the container hadn't taken on water after falling into the sea were slim to none.

The plan was simple: salvage whatever you can if it's within reach.

However, they quickly agreed that searching the globe for the 3,000 Kindle Chests when only about a hundred had been found so far was a waste of time. The longer the chests stayed lost at sea, the harder they would be to recover.

The base couldn't just sit around waiting for a miracle; they needed to take the initiative to find the Kindle Chests.

"We could send out the Spark Project's submarine crews to search. Once they confirm the coordinates, the salvage team can move in," someone suggested.

Dividing the tasks would save fuel and increase efficiency.

Reagan couldn't argue with that.

After the meeting broke up, Reagan hurried out, but his colleague Nicholas caught up with him, teasing as they walked. "Reagan, you really stole the show this time."

Reagan nodded, "Just doing my duty for the base. I'm only stepping up because Mr. Daniel isn't feeling well. I'm not looking for glory, just trying to keep things running smoothly."

"The salvage crew's skills are impressive. The base needs more talents like them. Aren't you planning to expand the team?" Nicholas asked.

Reagan smiled, "Oh, Nicholas, the elite salvage crew reports directly to the top brass. I've got enough on my plate already. Why don't you ask about it if you've got some free time?"

Nicholas choked on his retort, "It's all for the base's future, you know."

"Oh shoot, I forgot to take my meds with all this meeting business. My better half is going to have a field day nagging about it," Reagan said, slapping his forehead before waving goodbye and rushing back to his office to grab his medicine.

That evening, Stella wasn't in the mood to cook and pulled out some classic comfort food from Arcadia: steamed pork ribs, hearty chicken soup, braised beef, and a mix of sautéed veggies.

The table was set with an abundance of delicious food, and Vanessa was visibly surprised. Seeing Daniel's calm demeanor, she wisely chose not to ask any questions.

Under the warm kitchen lights, the family enjoyed their meal together. It had been over a decade since they'd tasted such flavorful food. For Vanessa, the joy was not just in the flavors but in seeing Daniel's beaming smile.

Stella had truly accepted him as her father, and she was happy for old man Gu, whose biggest worry had finally been put to rest.

After dinner, Stella handed Vanessa a box of assorted fruits, "Make sure you eat some every day. Come back for more when you run out."

Daniel lingered to talk with his daughter and son-in-law about the military's plans to organize teams to search for the scattered Kindle Chests. The salvage team might get even busier.

The base urgently needed to develop, but heading out to sea came with risks. Daniel didn't want to put too much pressure on them, "Safety first. If it's not a good fit for you, I'll find a way to pass on it."

teamwork, not a matter of

learned from loss, Daniel didn't want to have any regrets. He preferred to slow down the pace

moment's thought, Stella said, "Let's collect the coordinates first, and decide on the

...

two days of rest at home, Stella headed to the harbor to

Kindle Chest supplies, completely missing out on

work.

supplies before the transfer ship left and then got busy with their own plans for

the team greeted her

machines, sewing machines, and power boxes, all things the team was short

what are you planning to do with the supplies you

Do you guys need any of the containers? If not, I'll offer them to others who might need

with only thirteen containers between them, Cole,

the others were content with their share, "Give them to others who need

transfer ship to oversee the moving of supplies, greeting

asked him, "Where's Mark

The base has

handed over two containers to him,

across Bran's

approached and Stella was about to head back to

a boat approaching in

showing signs of a

binoculars and saw the deck

on the boat also spotted the harbor, with some covering their

and others hugging

and tears and snot flowed freely; they were unmistakably

had seen similar scenes before. "Sis, during your time at sea, we've had several groups of survivors arrive at the base. Some from the sea, some trekking overland, and we even had a few submarines

by over three hundred in less than a

were common, seeing one's own

had been through

too far from

you? They look

bandaged head amongst the crowd - the very same from the official Goldbridge

felt a pang of anticipation as she scanned the faces through her

sharp-eyed on the other boat recognized Jake and

spirits lifted, and they waved back, "Welcome

and transfer equipment limited the process of breaking down and transporting the