A bus arrived in the entrance of a school. A young man with his sister coming down from the bus that followed by a lot of youngster wearing the same suit. On top of the school gate there were words that make the youngster proud. Albert Senior Highschool, the best school in the entire City of D. Even in the Republic of Dawn, this school could be considered Top 3. Every student in this school was elite that would have a bright future.
Rey took a deep breath and smiled. At his side his sister was frowned. 'Why do I feel that my brother was little different today?' But Bella was distracted from her thought because her friends already called for her. She left for her friends, leaving her smiling big brother.
Rey was still smiling until someone was reaching his forehead.
"Did you take the wrong medicine yesterday?" Dave said with a concern look.
"Fuck off.."
"Hehe, don't blame me when you was smiling like an idiot in the entrance. How would I, a good man not worried about you."
"A good man, Indeed. Pay me your debts and you will be a true good man."
"Ahaha, Old Rey, maybe I am a good man, but for the debts. Ermm. I promise you that I will pay it later. Don't worry about it."
"Don't worry your ass.. You have owed me that money for a month already."
A month ago, Dave was in needs of money. Accidently, Dave broke his sister shoes and went to borrow 50$ from Rey to buy a new shoe for his sister. Dave promised that he would pay the money next week, but he didn't.
As they spoke, Rey and Dave walked to the direction of their class. They sit beside the window because Rey love to gaze outside while 'listening' his teacher explanation. Looking at Rey's face, Dave thought that something was off. 'Was this guy using some sort of foundation? Why was his face a little bit more handsome than usual. No. I believe that I just imagining things.'
"R Rey.." A lady with short blonde hair tried to talk to Rey. This lady was Anna who have rejected Rey before. Looking at this situation, Dave with knowing look left the two and give Anna a nod before he gets up from his chair.
"I am sorry.." Anna continued.
"Its fine, Anna."
"But.."
"It is not your fault. I really fine with what you do. I bear no hard feeling."
"Really?"
"Yes."
This time Anna sighed a relief. She began to smile.
"I hope we can still be a good friend."
"Of course." Rey also began smiling.
Anna left Rey and her face became brighter. She was really a good girl and she wants to befriend everyone. There ra no students when the two was chatting, so Rey and Anna are not embarrassed by the topic of their conversation.
"So how did it go?" Dave approached Rey with a smiling face.
Looking at Dave's smiling face, he also began to smile again. "She is such a nice girl. She afraid that she would hurt me."
"Indeed, she is kind and beautiful, no wonder you would fall for her."
The class began as usual. A boring lecture from the teachers. Rey was listening to the lecture while occasionally gazing outside the window to refresh his mind.
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Ringgg Ringgg..
The class ended. Rey bade farewell to his good brother and take a bus with his little sister. Rey and his sister always take a bus because for students the bus was free to used. They don't have to pay a single cent for the ride.
Rey arrived at his room and his gaze landed on his bag that filled with tools. 'Right, old chief gift. I wonder what's his gift for me.' Rey was exited, but he was become dumbfounded when he uncovers the gift.
'A GINSENG…' Rey was overjoyed and even want to cry in his heart. 'I searched this little thing for hours and found nothing. And, that handsome village chief actually gave me this one and it is a big one.' Rey began to praise the village chief in his heart.
'Where should I sell it?' Rey pondered. 'Bernard Auction House! Yes, if I recall correctly they will be held an auction in the D City. I wonder whether they would be willing to auction this ginseng.'
Bernard Auction House one of the business run by Bernard Family that located in D City. They were had a great reputation and considered as the most trustable auction on earth. The Auction House will hold Auction every single month. This month, the auction will be held in 9th January.
Rey was standing in front of this auction house looked up the majestic building in front of him. He enters the room and greeted by one of the security guard.
"What could I do for you, sir?" The security guard was polite. He was not looking down at Rey even if Rey's clothes were cheap looking.
"I want to auction this thing." Rey show a bag filled with ginseng.
"This way sir." The security guard guided Rey to a middle aged woman. The women had the same attitude as the security guard. Never looking down to Rey. 'As expected from the number one Auction House.' Rey nodded in appreciation.
"What can I do for you, sir?"
"I want to auction this ginseng." Rey handed the ginseng to the woman and she received it. She inspects it for a moment and widened her eyes.
"I I need to speak to the manager. Please wait for a moment sir." The woman was looked nervous as she left Rey. Seeing this Rey could not help but wonder. 'Am I being cheated now?' Then shook his head remembering the reputation of Bernard Auction House.
"This way, sir." The woman comes back and guided Rey to a certain room. Rey follow the woman and entered the room. In the room he saw an old man gazing at his ginseng.
"Please have a sit, sir." Then the woman left the room. The old man turned his gazed to the young man in front of him, Rey.
"You want to auction this ginseng?"
"Yes."
"Do you know its value?"
"I read a little bit about ginseng and I think this ginseng should worth more than 10.000$."
"Indeed, this ginseng worth more than 10.000$." The old man let a little chuckle and then smiled. Hearing the old man confirmation, Rey began to smile and feeling overjoyed.
"Do you want to attend the auction process?"
"No, I'll just wait for the money."
"What if we fool you?"
"You would not do that."
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA" The old man laughed and continue.
"Indeed, if you can not trust us, then you can not trust to any other house. Alright, I will make sure that this ginseng will be auctioned. Now, give me your credit card number."
Rey have his own credit card and his father will transfer some money every month to his card. Today his card has 970$ in it, because Rey rarely used the money for himself.
After Rey bade farewell to the old man. He made his way to his house.
Inside of the room the old man began to call several numbers to inform the about the ginseng. Rey does not know that his action causing a stir in the entire Republic of Dawn. A 1000 years old ginseng weighed around 10 pounds with a great quality will be auctioned.
Ginseng considered as a miracle in this earth. A lot of medicine could be concocted using a 10 years old ginseng. How about 1000 years old ginseng? People believe that this ginseng was the best medicine to extend their life. A dying old man could be saved by this ginseng!
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Inside of the bus, Rey was in thought. 'I should repay those villagers, but how should I pay them? Right, Salt. It seems I need to buy some salt today.' Rey buy some salt and went home. He back to his room without his parents noticing that he had bought a lot of salt.
Rey place the salt in the bucket and utter his favorite word,
"Travel"