I Can Control the Choices of Others! - Chapter 8
Chapter 8: Price of $3, Completely Crushing Shawn?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Looking at the choices shown above Raul’s head, Shawn could only sigh in admiration. What an amazing system this was.
There was no need to consider the first option.
The second one sucked too, so he could only choose the third option now.
Shawn made his decision and chose with a thought.
[Choice made, Karma Points 0/30]
Soon, Raul, who was feeling proud of himself, became stunned.
Then he said, “Shawn, you’re too young. Today, Uncle will teach you things that only the upper class of this world know.”
“I am willing to pay $3 per kilogram for the purslane. In the face of money, I’d like to see how strong your relationship with Jeffrey is,” Raul laughed proudly.
Shawn and his parents’ expressions immediately darkened upon hearing that.
This was especially the case for the old couple. They had been diligent their entire lives, and at this age, they finally had a chance to earn a fortune, but this was actually intercepted by someone.
How could they tolerate this?
Even if this was a ruthless person, they still could not contain their rage.
“Raul, are you sure you want to do this? We’re all from the same hometown, aren’t you afraid of incurring public outrage?” Shawn’s mother said loudly on purpose, hoping for support from all around.
However, it was a pity that no one was willing to stand on Shawn’s side in the face of absolute benefits.
Looking at the reactions of the people around them, Raul and Simon laughed smugly.
“Hmph. Jeffrey gave you so much money, and that’s all you’re willing to give us. I should ask, aren’t you afraid of incurring public outrage by doing this?” Raul retorted rudely.
Raul’s words resonated with everyone.
“Yes, yes, Raul is right. Shawn’s mother, you’re wrong. I worked hard yesterday and collected so much purslane, but you only gave me $1 per kilogram. Do you think it’s appropriate?”
“That’s right. You’re too greedy. I thought Shawn’s family were good people, but they’re so ruthless when they do things. To think I thought you were good people. You’re disgusting.”
“I think Shawn and his family should make it up to us. We worked so hard yesterday and only earned a little bit of money. You didn’t have to do anything, but you sold it for $7 per kilogram. It’s so unfair!”
“Could there be a misunderstanding? Don’t make any rash decisions. After all, if it weren’t for Shawn and his family, no one would know what use purslane has.”
“Hmph, we’re all part of the same hometown. They know how to make a fortune, yet they are enjoying it alone. Can there be a misunderstanding?”
“That’s right. Shawn’s family disappoints us too much. Raul is the best person here, with his help, everyone can earn money.”
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Hearing the support from the crowd, Raul’s expression became even more smug.
Shawn’s parents were flushed red.
Shawn, on the other hand, did not care. He smirked.
He did not care what these people thought. After this incident, he would leave with his parents.
As for collecting the purslane?
He was even less anxious now.
Then, Shawn turned around and said to his parents, “Let’s go home. They’ll sell it to us later.”
“Shawn?” His parents looked at him with troubled expressions.
Of course Shawn knew what his parents were thinking.
But there was no need for that. Just wait!
Those whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first make mad.
The old couple did not insist further. They believed in their child, and he should have made plans.
As the three of them were about to leave, someone suddenly called out to Shawn.
Shawn looked over his shoulder and his unhappy face broke into a knowing smile.
It was Tracey, Shawn’s childhood sweetheart.
They grew up together.
They had not seen each other since Shawn’s college days.
Shawn was glad to see her again.
Tracey walked out shyly.
She was wearing a floral dress with her hair tied into two ponytails, and her beautiful face was flushed.
She looked at Shawn with her big eyes filled with endless surprise.
“Brother Shawn, I didn’t expect to see you again. I’m so happy.” With that, Tracey realized that she had acted on impulse. She quickly lowered her head and blushed even more, being red like an apple.
“It’s been a long time since we last met, Tracey. I thought I would never see you again!” Shawn was also smiling.
The two of them laughed happily, completely oblivious to the distant Simon.
At this moment, Simon’s eyes were filled with raging flames as jealousy overflowed from the depths of hell.
He clenched her fists tightly, thinking about something.
When the two of them were chatting happily, Tracey’s parents walked out with cold expressions. They grabbed Tracey’s arm and left.
As they left, the parents said in a low voice, “Tracey, you’re not young anymore. Why are you still so childish? Shawn is not a good person. Stop interacting with him. Otherwise, you might get cheated!”
“No, no. Brother Shawn is a good person.” Tracey pouted and rebutted unhappily.
“Hmph, how long has it been since you last saw him? Putting everything else aside, just the fact that he secretly bought purslane means that this person is very narrow-minded and doesn’t suit you. Raul’s son, Simon, suits you better,” Tracey’s father said.
Tracey did not know how to argue, so she turned and showed an apologetic gaze to Shawn.
Shawn made a gesture to reassure her, then left with his parents.
After returning home, there were very few people who came to Shaun’s house due to the high price quoted by Raul.
Until late at night, Shawn only managed to collect a truck’s quantity.
Most of them were from his own farms.
The old couple was very anxious. They were afraid that Shawn would offend Jeffrey due to this.
But Shawn did not care. He had his own plans.
The ten tons of goods he had sold yesterday was enough to satisfy Jeffrey in a short period of time.
At the very least, for a day or two, Jeffrey would not have much demand.
What he needed to do now was to make his own purslane unique.
For example, cleaning, classifying, etc.
After doing all that with his parents, Shawn shipped his stuff to town and handed over the goods.
He also asked Jeffrey about the city’s situation.
When he left, Raul even sent someone over to convince him, but Shaun rejected him mercilessly.
According to what he said back then, even if he stopped this business, he would not compromise.
Of course, this was just Shawn’s trick to confuse Raul.
Shawn drove to town and quickly met with Jeffrey.
Jeffrey was relieved to see that Shawn had brought him very little purslane.
He said, “Shawn, you’re right. There’s a big shot setting up a trap. When I was selling the goods yesterday, a large quantity of purslane suddenly appeared in the market. Logically speaking, no one should have more than me in a short period of time. Combined with your words, I’m sure that someone behind these goods made preparations in advance.”
Shawn nodded.
The information was not that important. The businessmen just needed to send some people to investigate and find out.
But the problem was that everything had happened too suddenly.
Even Jeffrey only knew the general information.
After all, the Internet was not very popular in this era, and news was very limited.
In addition, the higher-ups had intentionally kept the news a secret, so it was naturally difficult for the people below to find out the exact situation.
However, if Shawn had not informed him beforehand, Jeffrey would have suffered a huge loss after bulk purchasing the goods by those capitalists who had set up the situation.
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