I can see the commodity price curve

The news that Chief Mido was riding around the tribe in an electric tricycle quickly spread.

The leaders of several surrounding tribes came to Zhang Yue and his group, wanting to trade their tribe's special products for electric tricycles.

After hearing the news, Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu exchanged a smile.

"This is a good opportunity," said Zhan Susu. "It can promote exchanges and cooperation with various tribes and further increase our visibility in the local area."

Zhang Yue nodded in agreement: "That's right, but we need to standardize the transaction process so it doesn't fall apart."

Therefore, they quickly organized a team and developed a detailed barter transaction plan.

On the one hand, based on the products provided by different tribes, their market value is assessed to determine the models and quantities of electric tricycles that can be exchanged.

On the other hand, professional after-sales personnel are arranged to provide comprehensive after-sales service training to each tribe participating in the transaction, including basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting of common faults.

Soon, the trading activity began in a lively atmosphere.

The leaders of each tribe led their people, pulling loads full of local specialties to the trading point.

There are colorful feather ornaments, exquisitely hand-woven baskets, fragrant specialty spices, and various rare herbs.

Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu personally greeted everyone at the trading point.

Zhang Yue greeted all the leaders warmly: "Welcome to our trading point. I hope everyone can exchange their vehicles for their desired electric tricycles, making life more and more convenient."

Meanwhile, Zhan Susu directed the staff to conduct asset assessments and vehicle allocation in an orderly manner.

A tribal chief pointed to the herbs he had brought and asked, "These herbs are treasures in our tribe; they can cure many diseases. I wonder what kind of vehicle we can exchange them for?"

The staff member explained with a smile, "These herbs are of very good quality. According to our assessment, they can be exchanged for a mid-range electric tricycle."

Its load capacity and range can meet your daily needs. The leader nodded in satisfaction.

There were also some minor hiccups during the transaction.

One tribe brought too few handicrafts to exchange for the car model they wanted, according to the assessment.

The young people in the tribe were getting anxious and got into an argument with the staff.

Seeing this, Zhang Yue quickly stepped forward and patiently mediated:
"Everyone, please don't rush. We're all here to get things done."

Here's what we can do: we can offer you some discounts on the price.

How about we add a few other small items?

After listening, the young man calmed down and, after thinking for a moment, agreed to Zhang Yue's proposal.

As the transaction proceeded smoothly, brand-new electric tricycles were delivered to various tribes.

The people of the tribe gathered around the car, excitedly discussing it, their faces beaming with happy smiles.

The children chased and played nearby, occasionally touching the car, their eyes filled with curiosity and longing.

Jamie has been in a bad mood lately.

Especially when looking at his seven or eight-year-old son and his wife busy cooking in the kitchen.

As for the reason, it's simple.

Our son is of school age, and my wife wants him to go to school.

But going to school requires a tuition fee of fifty dollars, where would he get that much money?
Soon, his wife had prepared the meal.

Jamie and his son sat at the dining table, and his wife asked, "What's your decision?"

Jamie Ma kept her head down, unconsciously stirring the food in her bowl with her spoon. After a long silence, she finally spoke with difficulty:
"I...I really can't afford that much money. Maybe we should postpone the child's trip for a year."

I'll start working for someone in a few days, and try to earn enough money next year.

The wife stopped what she was doing, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with anxiety and helplessness.

"A year later? We can't let the child's studies be delayed; now is the time to lay a solid foundation."

Jamie Ma knew this perfectly well. He sighed deeply and said helplessly:
“I also want my child to go to school, but you know our family's situation.”

I work hard hunting every day, barely enough to support my family, let alone have any extra money for tuition.

At this moment, the son, who had been eating quietly beside him, suddenly looked up and said in a childish but firm voice:
"Mom and Dad, I'm not going to school anymore. I'll stay home and help you with chores."

Jamie and his wife exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with heartache.

Jamie patted her son's head and forced a smile:
"Silly child, no matter how hard or tiring it is for your father and mother, we will make sure you go to school."

After dinner, Jamie sat outside, gazing into the distance in a daze.

Just then, neighbor Tucker passed by and saw Jamie Ma's worried expression, so he went up to her and asked:
"Jemima, what's wrong? You look so worried."

Jamima told Tucker everything about the children's school fees.

Tucker's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "Jemima, you don't know?"

Recently, Zhang Yue and his group have been organizing a barter system where people can exchange local tribal items for electric tricycles.

Maybe we can exchange it for money to pay for the kids' tuition.

Upon hearing this, Jamima's eyes lit up with hope: "Really? What does our tribe have to offer in exchange?"

Tucker patted Jamima on the shoulder: "Don't we have a lot of handmade animal skin quivers in our tribe?"

Those quivers are finely crafted and of good quality; they might fetch a good amount of money.

Jamie slapped her thigh: "That's right, how come I didn't think of that! I'll go back and prepare right away."

Jamie Ma hurried home and, together with his wife, selected the best animal hide quivers they had.

When Jamie Ma arrived at the trading point early the next morning, it was already bustling with activity.

People from various tribes moved among the crowds, some displaying their produce, others carefully selecting their favorite electric tricycles.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then carefully placed the package containing the animal skin quiver in a conspicuous place.

Soon, a staff member noticed Jamie Ma and his quiver, and approached him with a smile:

"Hello, is this the item you wish to exchange?"

Jamie nodded quickly, a mixture of nervousness and anticipation in her voice, and said:

"Yes, these are handmade animal skin quiver purses from our tribe. I want to use them to exchange for some money to pay for my children's school fees."

The staff member gently picked up a quiver and examined it carefully.

The quiver's hide was meticulously tanned, soft yet resilient, with fine, even stitches and neat seams, showcasing the maker's exquisite craftsmanship in every detail.

The staff couldn't help but exclaim, "These quivers are so exquisitely made; they're clearly the work of a master craftsman."

Jamie Ma's face lit up with pride upon hearing the praise:

“The people in our tribe are very skilled at making these things, and each quiver is made with care.”

The staff member nodded and said, "Please wait a moment, I need to find a professional appraiser to give these quivers a price."

A moment later, an assessor who was neatly dressed and wearing glasses walked over.

He first nodded politely to Jamima, then began to carefully inspect each quiver.

He would sometimes gently touch the texture of the animal hide, sometimes get closer to observe the stitching, and occasionally exchange a few words with the staff next to him.

Jamie watched nervously from the side, her heart pounding with anxiety, wondering how much money those quivers could be exchanged for.

Finally, the assessor put down the last quiver. He took off his glasses, thought seriously for a moment, and then said to Jamie:

"Based on our evaluation, these quivers are of excellent quality and will sell well in the market."

Based on the current situation, we can give you sixty US dollars.

Upon hearing this, Jamie's eyes lit up instantly, and a look of surprise appeared on her face:
"Really? Thank you so much! This money is just enough for my child's tuition."

The staff member smiled and handed over an envelope containing money: "Here's your money, please keep it safe."

If you have any similar good items in the future, you are welcome to continue trading with us.

Jamie took the envelope and held it tightly in her hand, as if she were holding her child's future in her grasp.

He was so excited that he was almost incoherent: "Of course, of course, thank you so much, you have really helped us a lot."

At this moment, Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu also noticed the situation and walked over.

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Congratulations on getting the money. I hope your child can go to school smoothly and have a bright future."

Jamie looked at Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu gratefully: "Thank you for organizing this trading activity, which gave us this opportunity."

I will definitely support you from now on.

Zhan Susu smiled and said, "You're welcome. This is exactly what we hope to see. It's a win-win situation for everyone."

Oh, and you could also consider using the remaining money to buy some school supplies for your child.

Jamie nodded repeatedly: "Good idea, I'll go check on the child right away."

Jamie Ma wandered around the trading post with great joy.

He carefully selected some notebooks, pencils, and erasers, imagining the happy look on his child's face when he received these school supplies, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Finally, filled with a sense of accomplishment, he set off on his way home with light steps.

Jamie quickly returned home.

He gently pushed open the door, and his wife was tidying up the house.

When Jamie Ma returned, his wife stopped what she was doing and went to greet him with bright eyes.

My gaze swept over the notebook, pencil, and eraser in his hand, and I noticed the undisguised joy on his face. I immediately understood what was going on.

But I still couldn't help asking eagerly:

"How's it going? About the tuition..."

Jamie Ma smiled, held up the envelope in her hand, shook it, and said, "It's all done!"

These quiver quivers fetched sixty dollars, just enough for the children's school fees.

Upon hearing this, his wife's eyes widened instantly, and a radiant smile bloomed on her face.

That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and radiant.

She covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes slightly reddening, tears welling up inside.

"That's wonderful! That's wonderful!" his wife exclaimed repeatedly, her voice trembling with excitement.

She strode over to Jamie, hugged him tightly, and gave him a big kiss on the cheek.
"You're amazing! Our child can finally go to school."

Just then, the son heard the noise and ran out of his room. Seeing his parents' happy faces, he asked curiously:
"Mom and Dad, what's wrong?"

The wife knelt down, hugged her son tightly, and said with a smile, "Baby, you can go to school now!"
Dad paid for your tuition and bought you school supplies.

Upon hearing this, his son's eyes lit up with excitement.

He broke free from his mother's embrace, ran to Jamie, grabbed his hand, and skipped along, saying:

"Dad, I want to go to school. I want to learn lots and lots of knowledge."

The family was immersed in joy, and after a while, Jamie Ma remembered that she had another plan.

He gently patted his wife and son on the shoulders and said, "This transaction is a great opportunity. I think we can't just focus on the children's schooling."

I plan to get another electric tricycle, which will make it much more convenient for us to travel in the future.

Moreover, I can use it to hunt in farther places, and maybe catch more game, making our lives better.

His wife nodded repeatedly, her eyes full of agreement: "You're right, this electric tricycle is indeed convenient."

Our tribe is quite far from some places, so with this, it will be much easier to go to the trading points in the future.

We can also bring more of our tribe's specialties to exchange for goods.

The son, standing nearby, waved his little fist excitedly and said:

"Dad, we got a new tricycle, so you can take me to places further away now!"

The next day, Jamie Ma got up early and, together with his wife, selected some other unique handicrafts from their home.

These handicrafts are not as rare as animal skin quiver.

But it was also meticulously crafted by him and has a unique style.

Jamima returned to the trading point with these handicrafts.

At this time, the trading post was still bustling with activity, with people from various tribes coming and going, and the sounds of trading and laughter mingling together.

Jamie took a deep breath, a confident smile on her face, and walked toward the trading area.

As soon as Jamie Ma unfolded the package, a sharp-eyed staff member spotted it and quickly came over to greet her warmly.

"Hello, you're here to exchange things again! What treasures have you brought this time?"

Jamima responded with a smile, "These are other handicrafts from our tribe. Please take a look."

As she spoke, she carefully laid out the handicrafts one by one.

At this moment, people from several surrounding tribes were also attracted and gathered around, whispering among themselves.

Someone muttered, "This handicraft looks pretty ordinary. What good stuff can it be exchanged for?"

Hearing this, Jamima felt a little uneasy, but she still straightened her back and firmly believed that these handicrafts, which embodied the tribe's hard work, had their value.

The staff member picked up a small wooden carving and examined it carefully.

Although the wood carving is not large, the carved pattern is lifelike, depicting mythical beasts commonly found in the tribe. The lines are smooth, and the details reveal the craftsman's ingenuity.

The staff couldn't help but exclaim, "The carving technique is really good, very unique."

Then he picked up a woven ornament, which was made of colorful straw rope.

The colors are harmoniously matched, the patterns are exquisite, and there are a few small seashells hanging on it, swaying gently in the breeze and making a pleasant sound.

The staff member said to Jamie Ma, "Please wait a moment, I'll go and call the assessors right away."

Soon after, the evaluator arrived. He also carefully examined each handicraft, sometimes frowning in thought, and sometimes exchanging a few words with the staff next to him.

Jamie Ma nervously rubbed his hands together, his eyes fixed on the assessors' every move.

Finally, the evaluator put down the last handicraft, took off his glasses, and smiled at Jamie Ma, saying:
"Although these handicrafts are not made of particularly rare materials, they are exquisitely crafted and full of your tribe's cultural characteristics. They should be quite popular in the market."

After evaluation, these handicrafts can be exchanged for a basic electric tricycle. (End of Chapter)