The boy's sarcastic response rendered Bianca speechless. She had always thought that kids in the mountains were
sheltered and innocent. But this boy appeared as cunning as a fox from deep in the hills, with sharp eyes that
noticed everything.
Bianca took a deep breath and bravely asked, "Could you please give up your seat for me?"
"What did you say?" The boy frowned.
Bianca lowered her voice and implored, "I know it's not a pleasant request, but can you do me a favor? You won't
lose out, either. I can take good care of you when we get to Centrolis!"
"Take care of me?" The boy raised an eyebrow. "With money?"
Bianca smiled, satisfied that her expectations were met. 'Children from the mountains often have no concept of
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"Of course!" she declared confidently. "I'll give you a substantial amount, enough for you to live a privileged life in
Centrolis!"
"How much is 'substantial'?"
"Um, it's..."
"Do you have ten million?"
The boy's question caught Bianca off guard.
His smile was mocking as he said, "Ten million isn't much for you rich folks, right? You said you'd give me a lot of
money. Is ten million too much?"
Bianca didn't expect him to say that, nor did she think there would be such a worldly child from the mountains. Ten
million might not be much, but she believed these mountain children had no concept of wealth. They had lived
hand-to-mouth for generations, and having a million was like a blessing.
"What's wrong?" The boy approached her, his tone intentionally mocking. "Didn't you want to switch seats with me?
Isn't that seat worth this much?"
"You..."
"If that's how it is, then I won't switch!" The boy pouted and gazed up at the sky.
Bianca considered momentarily and said, "I can't give you that much money right now. But I promise you'll get the
best care in Centrolis! It's a big international city and the cost of living and housing... Well, it's beyond your wildest
dreams! If I help you live a good life there, it's almost like having ten million when you think about it!"
"Are you finished?" The boy stood up, brushing dirt from his clothes.
With the sunlight behind him, he looked like a strange creature, giving Bianca an eerie feeling as she looked at him.
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"What's your last name?"
"Huh?" Bianca was surprised by the sudden question.
"Is your last name Hamerton?"
Bianca froze, unable to speak.
"That plane belongs to the Hamertons! And that big fellow, he's also a Hamerton!" Now, the boy was teaching her a
lesson. "Even in this remote and impoverished place, we've heard of the Hamertons!
"I get to ride on a Hamerton plane once in my life, and it'll probably be the only time I'll ever get to do so. Why
should I give it up to you?"
Bianca also stood up, flustered. She couldn't help but shout, "Didn't I say I could give you money?!"
"Then show me!" The boy's gaze was piercing. "Besides, are you richer than the Hamertons?"
Bianca was at a loss for words.