and were good friends in Grade Seven. One evening, they watched a show on about a . The was bright and moved fast.
“!” said . “Do you think that is real?” laughed. “Maybe it is just a big hay bale flying in the wind.” They both smiled.
The next day, they went to a small shop to buy a for a chair. The shopkeeper was not friendly. He asked them for ten yuan for one .
thought that was too much. She said, “That is not . I will not pay that price.” The shopkeeper got angry.
He said, “If you do not pay, I will call the police and you will get a .” felt scared, but stayed calm. She asked him for help. “Please, can you give a lower price?” The shopkeeper said no.
Then said, “ She took ’s hand and they walked out. On the street, said, “You were brave. I am glad you asked him for a better price.” smiled.
“We are friends. We help each other.” That night, they saw another on . This time, they laughed and said, “, maybe it is just a big flying in the sky!” They were happy and friendly again.
and learned that asking for a fair price is , and that a is not something to fear if you are right. They also learned that a on is just a story, but a good friend is real.
