Chapter 46 Making Big Bucks . Finished Thank you , Ms. Quinton ! Also , if they come looking for trouble again , please tell them Im not at school . Theyre seriously disrupting my classes and studies ! Joshua said . Understood ! Ill inform the school administration and security immediately . We wont let them in ! Agnes was particularly protective of Joshua . Joshuas academic performance was among the best at 27th Street High . In this years graduating class , few could rival him in the college entrance exams . Naturally , Agnes was concerned that he might be distracted , which could affect his results . Joshua , however , couldnt be bothered with these matters . He turned his attention back to sorting his bananas and longans . Over the next two days , reports of disaster stricken areas began surfacing , with numerous images of banana plantations and longan trees devastated by the calamity appearing online . The internet was flooded with laments . As Joshua had anticipated , banana prices skyrocketed . In just one day , they rose sharply to 25 cents for every 500 grams . The price of longans also surged , climbing from almost 50 cents per 500 grams to 75 cents instead an even steeper increase than bananas . Upon hearing this news , many were understandably elated . Amidst the bustle , word reached Joshua that someone had come looking for him it was Wendy . Without so much as glancing her way , Joshua instructed the school security to send her off . She wasnt alone ; she had brought Shirley along . Yet , Joshua refused to see them , directing the school to inform them he wasnt present . Later , even Judy showed up , but Joshua had no interest in meeting her either . When Agnes called to let him know , he had the school turn her away as well . There was no point in meeting any of them . He couldnt fathom what they were thinking , coming to seek him out like this . Joshua waited patiently for an entire day . Finally , the price of bananas climbed to 32 cents per 500 grams , causing an immediate stir among the group . 32 cents for every 500 grams ! Its already more than doubled ! This price is about right ! Tom exclaimed , his excitement evident . Joshua , should we sell now ? Gwen asked , her eyes fixed on him . Although the price hadnt quite reached Joshuas projected peak of 35 cents per 500 grams , it was already a satisfying number under the circumstances . Achieving the highest price would require bananas of exceptional quality . However , their stock had been 1/3 3:20 am Chapter 46 Making Big Bucks in storage for several days and likely wouldnt fetch such premium rates . The market could change in an instant . Acting quickly was the only way to secure a sizable profit . Sell ! Sell everything ! Joshua decisively waved his hand . Got it ! Selling now ! Ill head to the wholesale market ! Ill contact the buyers . Ill arrange for transport ! At his command , the group sprang into action , their enthusiasm palpable . Having a team made things efficient . Finished None of them were the type to hesitate or overthink . They operated with speed and precision , executing their plans with remarkable effectiveness . Within no time , they had secured a buyer at the wholesale market for their more than 10 kilos of bananas . The banana dealer was well aware of the rising market prices . When he learned that Joshua had that much of bananas , he immediately dispatched a thirty foot truck to collect them . These bananas … Were they purchased five days ago ? The dealer seemed to recall this particular batch . At the time , Joshua and his three companions had visited the wholesale market , buying from several different sellers . Their school uniforms and youthful appearance made them stand out in a place like the banana trade market . Exactly ! We bought them five days ago . Since then , weve been storing them here , Joshua replied with a grin . Dont worry , weve been watering the bananas daily , so theyre in excellent condition ! The dealer gave them an enthusiastic thumbs up , his face full of admiration . Incredible ! You guys are impressive ! Tom , Gwen , and the others couldnt help but laugh at the praise . Word about their venture began to spread in the wholesale market . A group of high school students turning a quick profit of thousands in just a few days ? It was practically unheard of . Their story even earned the respect of the landlord who had rented them the storage space . Selling the bananas was straightforward . Crate by crate , they hauled them out to be weighed . Altogether , they had stockpiled close to 14,000 kilos of bananas , along with over 600 kilos of longans- more than enough to earn them a significant profit . When every last banana and longan was sold , the group stood together , staring at the money in their hands , barely able to contain their excitement . 3/3 3:20 am Chapter 46 Making Big Bucks With this , we dont need to worry about exam fees for the SATs ! 98 Finished 3/3 3:20 am