The Apocalypse Survival Manual (Three Days Before Doomsday, I Stockpiled Billions) novel Chapter 891

Chapter 891

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Nicole only went to the hospital twice while living at the military base, so she never ran into Mitchell.

When the asteroid struck, Mitchell evacuated aboard a transport ship. After months of storms and rough seas, he finally reached Yorwick yesterday.

Instead of resting, he volunteered at the hospital right away.

Nicole’s heart ached as she remembered Wesley’s gentle kindness. Seeing Mitchell push through his own exhaustion to care for others only deepened her respect for him.

“I was at the military base, too, Dr. Chapman.”

She took a bag of sugar cubes and a bottle of whiskey out of her backpack.

“I got lucky and found some rare metals. I traded them for a submarine, which meant I could bring all my supplies.

“Take these. I’ll bring you some food another day.

“You’re worn out yourself. You need to get your strength back if you’re gonna keep this up.”

Mitchell tried to refuse. These were far too valuable.

“After everything you’ve taught me, this is the least I can do.” Nicole wouldn’t take no for an answer. “Things are getting better here, but you need to look after yourself if you wanna be around to enjoy it.”

Eventually, Mitchell accepted.

They talked a little longer before Nicole left.

On her way to the dock, she passed the research institute. A long line of survivors waited outside.

She asked what was happening and learned that the institute was hiring for a new food processing plant. They needed people with quick, steady hands to clean croaker and remove the toxic glands and abnormal growths.

The work demanded precision. Workers would also need protective suits to keep the fish from injuring them, so the jobs paid several times the usual wage.

“Pick me! I cleaned fish at a supermarket for ten years before all this. I could fillet one in my sleep!”

“My family’s been in the fish business for three generations! You won’t find anyone here who’s better with a knife!”

Applicants jostled and shouted, nearly coming to blows over the openings. The people conducting the interviews backed away from the crowd, overwhelmed.

With time to spare before the evening commuter ferry, Nicole headed to the trading center.

Alongside the sea salt, she found fish patties listed for sale.

The base was offering an introductory price. A day’s wages could buy an ordinary worker about half a pound.

Once the factory started producing them in larger quantities, they would probably get even cheaper.

The base clearly put people’s needs first. Its goods were priced to keep survivors fed and healthy, rather than turn a profit.

But Nicole was too late to buy any. The fish patties were already sold out.

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Still, the news that mutated fish could be made safe to eat lifted spirits across the base. Even the staff at the

ading center seemed more cheerful.

“I tried the patties they gave us yesterday. Pretty bland, but they didn’t make me sick. I actually felt stronger when I got up this morning.”

“I’m not surprised. Most of us haven’t had meat in years. Getting some decent food in you has to help

“I hope they find more things we can eat. Maybe someday, we can all get together for a barbecue like we usageto.”

“At least the perks here are decent, even if they don’t pay much grain. I heard we’re getting fresh vegetables in a few days.”

Nicole left the trading center and headed to the administrative office instead of the dock. She wanted to see Dale