[In a Field]
Skand was handing a small clay bottle filled with cooling powder to a farmer.
Skand (thinking):"Phew! That was the last person I had to give the bottle to today.All in all, I've given it to 15 people."
Narrator:The very next day, Skand didn't make any profit.But the day after that, something surprising happened — a crowd gathered around Skand's stall.
[Two Days Later]
Uncle (excited):"Skand, your idea was brilliant!Yesterday, looking at the zero sales, I thought we had failed…But today, because of your strategy, so many customers are showing up!"
Skand (proudly lifting his chin):"I told you, didn't I? We're going to make a lot of profit.This will work in a loop — the ones who use the powder will become addicted to it, and they'll tell others too. Word of mouth is our biggest weapon!"
Uncle (suddenly getting an idea):"Why don't we set up a stall outside the temple as well?There, we can give free samples to people. It'll help them understand the product, and they'll come back to buy it.I mean, who says no to free stuff?And remember — if something is free… it means the product is you."
Skand (laughing):"Wow, Uncle! You really have a sharp mind.Our uncle-nephew duo is unstoppable now.Anyway, I have to head out."
Uncle (curious):"Why? Where are you going?"
Skand (whispering in his ear):"Got to prepare for the next product too."
Uncle:"Alright, go on. I'll handle everything here."
[At the Market]
Skand had come to buy some supplies.While walking through the bazaar, he noticed a beautiful young girl standing silently.A merchant was trying to sell her. She was a slave.
Skand (blushing, thinking):"Wow… she's so beautiful.But why is she being sold as a slave?"
He walked closer, unable to look away.
Merchant (politely):"Sir, would you like to buy this slave?She's only 10 copper coins."
Skand:"N-no, I don't need a slave."
Suddenly, a large, intimidating man walked up from behind.
Stranger (in a loud voice):"I'll take her.I'll make her my concubine."
Skand (thinking, shocked):"What!? Make her a concubine?No way — she's way too young for that!"
Skand (shouting):"I'll buy her! For 15 copper coins!"
The large man turned red with anger and was about to retaliate, but—
Merchant (whispers in his ear):"Sir… truth be told, this girl is completely useless.She can't work, she's not even that beautiful if you look closely, and she's got a temper too."
Big Man (thinking):"Hmm… thank God this merchant told me in time.I would've wasted my money."
Big Man:"Fine, kid. You take her. She's yours now."
Skand (thinking in panic):"Oh no… What did I just do?"
He quietly took the girl along and disappeared into the crowd of the marketplace.
To be continued...