
It was Sunday afternoon and Ben was sitting at his desk in his dorm room, checking the standings for a strategic marketing competition on his laptop. Over the past few days, everything has gone according to plan. In fact, it was better than expected, as his group was 2nd! The best part is. they push to 1!
There was only one round left and no team joined the company, suggesting that his plan to scorch the Earth with contempt was a huge success!
Witnessing the progress of Ben's group, the other team realizes they have made a mistake. However, joining a slow-growth niche is now no longer a profitable option. In addition, Ben is already dominating the segment, which will make it even harder to gain traction. This is the advantage of Ben's first mover advantage! He holds a monopoly!
While grinning, he was overjoyed that his sugar company would be his own! The other group could not touch him! 'Don't pass goo ... Don't collect three-fiddy ...'
Ben rubbed his hands together, visualizing how much easier the rest of the semester would be if he could lock in an early A grade in this class. That would give him more time to spend doing whatever he wanted! And all he wanted was to allocate 99% of that time to slam shells!
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1% other? Clean up...
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However, there was one big obstacle before he could celebrate or fertilize ...
It was a group in first place—tim Olivia.
After Friday's class, Ben waits outside the building, cornering one of his burn victims, holding him hostage under the threat of toxic breath...
Breaking like Ben's promise not to finish inside, the rat spills everything he knows about the group at the top of the rankings ...
Sitting at his desk, Ben remembers what he heard about Olivia's prowess. It was worrisome .. but he was also not weak-willed ...
Ben was confident in his tactics. Tomorrow, they will see who the final winner is!
Finished with the competition software, he switched to checking his email, when his computer screen was filled with random spam pop-ups from 3-D. With a deep sigh, Ben looked around to make sure that Fariq was not there, and prepared to take a hit with the pressure of technology...
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Black Mirror is correct...
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At the same time Ben launched another Fast & Furious sequel... Olivia high enters a cafe. Looking for someone, his eyes scanned the tables like a haughty eagle...
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There, by the window, a man sat on a brown square wooden table, sipping his bitter black coffee. Seeing Olivia enter, he did not greet her. Instead, he crossed his arms and leaned back, showing his vigilance towards this famous classmate of his.
Unsurprised by her reaction, Olivia walked up to him and took a seat opposite him. "Hello, Lawrence.." she greeted with her English accent.
"Olivia..." He's observing. "Why ask for this meeting? Is this about Strategic Marketing? I don't think we have much to talk about with you in the 1st and I in the 10th. Unless you're small enough to invite me here to laugh ..."
"I don't have a teenage hobby, or time to waste. I've asked you here for a purpose ..."
Olivia leaned against the table and braided her fingers, stretched out in front of her creamy sweater...
Seeing this, despite his indifferent actions, Lawrence could not help but gulp. After all, this was the pretty girl of the famous school that she spoke to. He piqued his interest with those peaks ...
He explains. "I have to convince my group to emerge victorious in the marketing competition."
Lawrence raised an eyebrow. "You've already entered first. What's problem?"
His expression became serious. "My team is counting tomorrow's results. As it happens, we will be overtaken in the final round ..."
His eyes widened, unbelievable. Olivia's group stood at the top of the rankings right from the start. Even before the game begins, if you ask anyone in the class, they will consider it a favorite. If you ask any man and even some women, they will still peg it ...
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"Indeed. It was the 2nd rank group that had risen in rank, led by that Benjamin."
Lawrence frowned when he heard him whose name should not be spoken ...
Olivia did not miss her reaction. "So you know, we share a common enemy. That's why I hope to get your help in ensuring his defeat."
Lawrence grunting. "Great school board chiefs use things like that .. I didn't hear about this side of you ..."
Olivia's face remained unchanged. "I will do what is necessary to guarantee victory in my academic pursuits."
Despite his condescending comments, Lawrence could not help but have an interest. After all, Ben did skin him in public...
Then, he even marinated it a second time ...
Lawrence let go of his embrace. "What's your proposition?"
Olivia lifted one finger into the air. "Quite simply .. Your team will put all its focus on the corporate segment in the last round. My teammates have calculated it should create enough competitive pressure to secure our victory."
At this suggestion, Lawrence shook his head. "sorry. I may hate her bravery, but I care more about my grades. With the adjustment of my team in the previous few rounds, we have a good chance of climbing to 9th place. I'm not stupid enough to hurt myself just to ruin someone. There's no deal."
As Lawrence finishes his coffee and prepares to leave, Olivia stops him. "Wait." In fact, his refusal did not surprise him. His teammates suggested that possibility, so he prepared an emergency plan ahead of time.
Despite being part of the school's leadership board, its role is more of a liaison between students and faculty. He has no original power and zero influence over value. However, if there was one thing he was good at, it was to consider many possible solutions... So, he found a way to motivate her.
Lawrence grinned. "What's? I can't imagine you have any other way to increase my grades? If not, then there's nothing we need to discuss."
He showed a light smile. "It's true that I don't have a method to increase your value, but if you stay steadfast, you might achieve a very small increase. Such small gains are not important in the long run. Maybe ... I can persuade you to move against Ben for external gain."
Eyes thinning. "What-like?"
Olivia leaned closer to him, and,
Watching this, her pupils dilated and she got half a chub ...
"For example .. if I show my C."
"Ben must be tried! I will do everything in my power!"
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As he slammed his fist against the table, everyone in the cafe looked at Lawrence as his indifferent actions disappeared under the light!
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His brain tried to do both positive and negative calculations but everything was reflected to Bolivia !
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Lawrence was still an 18-year-old girl in the end! Whatever slight improvement in class he might get, it would not be greater than that C!
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As for the two group friends? Lawrence's highest loyalty belongs to his lifelong teammate— and ball...
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With a view of Olivia's milk pouch, they'll have enough food for much of the winter to come!