SURVIVORS
Chapters 238. Kang and Nastiti's Wedding
Morning after breakfast.
Dean, Dr. Chandra, Kang and Nastiti are ready.
"Dean, I'm going to pick some young coconuts in preparation for our trip. What say?" ask Alan.
"May," replied Dean.
"Oh yes, share also for those in the city of the dead. Maybe they've never tried the taste" Dean suggested.
"Okay!"
Alan gave his thumb.
"Sunil, give me some of the cheese and butter you've saved. I'll negotiate the cost of our ship later" Dean said.
Sunil took out all the stash on the table. Let Dean take it upon himself as necessary. And before long the collision was reduced by half. Then Sunil kept the rest on the table.
"Are you all ready?" dean asked his small group.
"All is ready" said Dr. Chandra.
"Okay, let's go" Dean said.
Dean takes Doctor Chandra, while Nastiti sits on Kang's back. Face beaming. A wildflower was in his grasp. The wedding dress worn fits perfectly on her body.
They're down at the edge of the woods. Give Kang a moment to change the clothes that have been prepared.
Soon Kang appeared from behind the tree. Her clothes were not neat, because she did not know how to wear them properly. But he looks very handsome now. Dean helped him tidy up the shirt, and the long coat was.
Dean plucked a strand of wild yellow flowers in the forest. Then tuck it in the upper pocket of the coat.
"Perfect!" muttered.
"Let's go. It'll be noon" Dean said.
They went down the foothills to the entrance of the city. Everyone who saw the four crossed the streets, always amazed to see the good looks of Kang and the natural beauty of Nastiti.
"Matching pair."
Begitu bisik-bisik yang sampai di telinga Nastiti. Itu membuat wajahnya bersemu merah karena malu dan bangga. Kang meraih tangan Nastiti dan menggenggamnya. Menenangkan kegugupan Nastiti, dan berhasil membuatnya tersenyum manis sekali.
The gatekeeper of the City Chief's residence had already obtained information on this. So when Dean and three of his friends came, he immediately ushered into the City Chief's room.
There was already waiting for Yoshi and Yabie. Also a man no longer known Dean.
The wedding ceremony was quick. Kang attached the necklace he had been wearing to Nastiti's neck. The necklace was given a ring pendant that his father had ordered, to give to the woman he married. Because the ring was too big for Nastiti's finger, it was used as a pendant in a wedding necklace.
Both look very happy. Nastiti feels like a dream. She hasn't known Kang for long, but somehow her heart is drawn. And after their views met at Niken's wedding, the hearts of the two were inseparable. As if, they had long since searched for each other's existence.
Yoshi had prepared a little drink and confectionery in the inner courtyard. He takes Doctor Chandra, Nastiti and Kang waiting for Dean there.
After Kang and Nastiti's wedding ceremony, Dean is welcome to sit down. The foreigner who was present also sat down next to Dean.
"Dean, let me introduce you, he's the captain of the ship you're about to board." The City Chief introduced the new man.
Dean reached out.
"Dean."
"Smith" replied the captain of the ship as he greeted Dean.
"Captain Smith, Dean, this is my brother-in-law. So, can you drive him safely to the town of Rawa?" ask the City Chief.
"of course. As long as the compensation is appropriate, I don't mind" Captain Smith replied.
"If you may know, why did you go to the town of Rawa? This place is much better to live in." Ask the Ship Captain.
"I heard the news about the wall of light that your crew brought," replied Dean honestly.
"Do you believe that story? How come it's just bullshit from bad guys who want to rob?" ask again.
"I'm a traveler, I like to wander the world wide" replied Dean diplomatically.
"I'm saying this too because you're the City Chief's brother-in-law. I can't bear to be fooled!" The captain reminded.
"I know. Thanks for your warning. I'll be careful in my actions" Dean said
"Well, that's it then," Captain Smith surrendered.
"All right, now let's do business. How much do we have to pay to get to Rawa? dean asked with a friendly smile.
The ship's captain likes Dean's unprovoked nature. He's smiling now. Business is certainly more fun.
"So, how many of your men?" ask Captain Smith.
"Ten people!" dean answered quickly.
"okay! Because the location of the city of Rawa is only one port, then each of you only need to pay 50 silver." Said Captain Smith.
"It's too expensive!" sela City Chief objected.
"We have to feed his entourage. That's a fair price." Captain Smith is very good at arguing.
We'll prepare our own food, how?" ask Dean again.
"Alright. 45 silver then." Captain Smith looked very natural when he said that. He must have had high flying hours for price negotiations.
"30 silver!" tawar Dean sadistic.
"Young man! If you bid it a little. Don't jump too far either" Captain Smith said.
Dean didn't say. He focused on his drinking cup.
"All right. all right. I give up. 35 silver, no less. And it's very clear here, no dining service!" captain Smith said firmly.
Dean looked at each other with the City Chief.... Finally the city chief agreed.
"OKAY. Deal!" said Dean.
"But." Dean's voice hung in the air.
"But what? Why did my feeling get so bad?" Said Captain Smith.
"I'd like to exchange that fare for grain!" said Dean.
"What's?
Captain Smith glared at Dean.
"Don't get angry first. Let's see what I have, and then we'll calculate a fair price. You also got enough merchandise without looking far."
Dean spoke very calmly, unaffected by the reaction shown by Captain Smith.
Captain Smith shook his head. The man in front of him was not easy. It also seems to have enough experience to deal with the tricks of others.
"All right, what you got. Let's count."
Captain Smith gave up. His acting had no response at all. It would not be easy to drop the price this way. Especially since the City Lord was very understanding of market prices.
'If you can profit a little, it's worth it, ' he thought.
Dean went outside the room, pretending to pick up the item in question. He didn't want anyone to know he had storage.
Dean returned while lifting the dry grain sack. The two servants of the residence helped him bring in another sack.
"It! Try to value it first. There's more outside, it'll be brought in, if the price is right" Dean said.
Captain Smith clasped the grain in the sack.
'This is a very good grain, ' his mind.
"Because looking at the City Chief, I made a good offer. One man one sack, no less" said Captain Smith.
"That's right! My purchase price from the farmers alone is higher than that," the City Chief grumbled in annoyance. Did Captain Smith really think he knew nothing?
"Master, this is still the grain. Not a clean grain. If processed again, then the result is only half a sack again." Captain Smith was very clever to argue.
"I also bought farmer's grain for stock. You think I keep grain?" The City Chief is still insistent.
"Dean, you better sell me your grain. You pay him with silver coins only. That's more profitable."
The City Chief's words felt like a threat to Captain Smith. If he is not flexible enough, the advantage in sight, can be lost.
"You are too stingy Old Man" lamented Captain Smith.
"That's it. 4 sacks for 5 people. I've dropped my offer." Captain Smith made a new offer.
"But I only have 7 sacks."
Dean pretended to think.
"Try to show me your other stuff. It might be added."
Captain Smith didn't want a chance to get a good stock lost from his grasp.
Dean came out of the room again. Then he went back in shortly afterwards. He brought 1 large cheese, and butter with more or less the same size.
Captain Smith, who could smell the cheese and butter since Dean came in, was immediately happy.
'His inner 'big luck.
"Sell me the cheese and wait for you. I'll pay for the lack of fees."
The voice of the Chief of the City was like a lightning bolt that blew away Captain Smith's mind. He immediately glared in annoyance.
"Don't hit the queue, Old Man. It's still not your turn to bid the price!" exclaim Captain Smith sewot.
Dean smiled thinly. He now realized that good cheese and butter were the luxuries of this age.
"With all this, then your fare and your members, is enough."
Captain Smith doesn't want to argue anymore. He should be able to get this good stuff.
"alright.. For the sake of good cooperation, I accept your offer. There are 5 more sacks outside. You can check the situation before we agree" said Dean smiling happily.
"Let me see first." Captain Smith hurried to the door.
"Dean, the cheese that Yoshi brought you last night, was delicious. Too bad you sold it to Captain Smith." The City Chief shook his head in disappointment.
Dean pulled out 3 Cheese and 3 butter on the table.
"It's a gift from us" said Dean sincerely.
"really?" The eyes of the City Chief sparkled happily.
"alright. I checked the grain. All appropriate. Let's agree."
Captain Smith and Dean shook hands with smiles on each other's faces.
They're still talking about departure and stuff. Then the meeting broke up. Dean meets Kang, Nastiti and Doctor Chandra.
They should be back soon. There is still a lot to do today and tomorrow.
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