"A business is like a tree. In the first few days or weeks, it will need your fullest attention; watering it, cultivating its soil, providing fertilizers, and more. But when the tree grows to its mature state, it can live without your presence anymore. It can bear fruit for you or provide shade.
So in a business, patience is a virtue. And hard work is a must."
- Erik Berkley
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"Ok, what's your number?" Lance asked, about the forecast.
"Hmm," Jonaz smiled, his teeth retainers glimmered against the penlights. "20 Zelkians! That's per month, kid."
Lance had only a farm capacity of 12 Zelkians per month, and promising 20 Zelkians would ensue disagreeable terms. And the Mafia don't like disagreements.
There was silence. Lance calculated but had not uttered a word for a few awkward moments.
