Mei Ling: sips tea, frowning How can I get 10,000 yuan? Any ideasss?
Why not sell your books or some stuff? Or even sell your dog!
glares at WhisperingVoyage Sell my dog?! How can you even suggest something like that?! You know how much I love that little guy! sighs heavily
How do you plan on getting 10,000 yuan then?
pauses, looking up from her tea Well, I've been thinking... maybe I can hold a garage sale? Or...or sell some of my old clothes and accessories?
What will you do with the money?
leans forward, excitedly Oh, you know me! I'll definitely put it towards buying more books! But this time, I'll make sure to get that new novel everyone's talking about.
claps her hands together It's called "The Secret Garden of Dreams"! I've heard it's a magical tale about a young girl who discovers a hidden garden that brings her dreams to life! Isn't that incredible? I can't wait to dive into its pages!
grabs her bag, ready to go As soon as I gather enough money! I've already made a list of everything I need to sell.
smiling brightly I'm going to the thrift store to find some great deals on gently used items!
pulls out her list I'm looking for any clothes, shoes, and accessories that are still in good condition.
scans through her list Well, I'm particularly on the lookout for vintage band t-shirts, high-quality denim jackets, and statement pieces like big, bold earrings or chunky necklaces. Those types of items tend to sell really well!
Are you a specific style?
At the thrift store, Mei Ling spots a rare signed CD by her favorite band
eyes widen, mouth agape Oh my god! Is that...is that really signed by The Embers of Gold?! This is amazing! quickly grabs the CD and inspects it
Good find! That'll sell for a good price.
excitedly Oh, you bet it will! This CD is a real treasure trove! carefully puts it in her bag
Take it to an expert and sell it.
nods eagerly Absolutely! I'll take it to that expert collector friend of mine. They'll definitely know how to get me a great price for it.
gratefully Oh, absolutely! Your help would mean the world to me. We can go together and make sure I get the best deal possible.
Let's head over to the expert now.
holds WhisperingVoyage's hand tightly Thank you so much for coming with me, WhisperingVoyage. Your support means everything to me!
After talking to the expert
bouncing in her seat Wow, he was so knowledgeable! He told me that my CD is actually one of a kind!
claps her hands excitedly Yes, yes, yes! He said it's a limited edition release that was signed at a special concert years ago!
takes out her phone and starts researching I can't believe it! This CD is a rare gem! I need to find out more about its value. types furiously
Researches the band and sees that their stuff sells for a good amount of money
gasps in excitement Look at this, WhisperingVoyage! According to this website, signed CDs by The Embers of Gold can sell for up to $500!
jumps up and down in her seat Oh my gosh, WhisperingVoyage, we could make such a fortune!
Let's hope we get that money.
grinning from ear to ear You bet, WhisperingVoyage! We're going to strike it rich, just you wait and see!