Alter My Fate

Chapter 7: Swamp



As dusk approached, Havi's weary footsteps echoed through the village, leading him back home.

Shadows danced around Havi as he traversed the forest's depths, nostalgia guiding him home. He took a shortcut through the forest, remembering the once-familiar path to his one.

Previously, Havi enthusiastically explored Loban Village, familiarizing himself with its various locations. Loban Village's winding paths once bore witness to Havi's insatiable thirst for adventure.

Many elderly villagers, despite their advanced age, had never ventured into the forest's depths, fearing its unknown dangers. Shadows of fear gripped the hearts of them, who dared not tread where Havi now walked.

The forest was deemed sacred and eerie by villagers, a notion passed down through generations. They all revered and feared this enchanted forest, a testament to ancestral lore.

Havi had heard tales of the forest's eerie reputation from his parents. Havi's parents wove a narrative of foreboding, warning him of the forest's ancient.

However, Havi, a skeptic of mysticism and myths, took the warnings lightly. With a logical heart, Havi shrugged off the mystical warnings, embracing the forest's secrets

Havi firmly believed that Loban Village concealed secrets beyond the villagers' imagination. A mysterious allure enveloped the village, fueling Havi's conviction of unseen truths.

After walking for a considerable distance, Havi suddenly stumbled upon a waterlogged area. A tranquil oasis materialized, disrupting Havi's trek through the forest's depths.

The area, overgrown with dense vegetation and towering trees. Nature's secrets revealed themselves as Havi stumbled upon a hidden, primeval swamp.

Havi's heart raced as he recalled no memory of this swamp in his past life, prompting him to investigate further. Havi's one was beating faster and faster, Havi stepped into the unknown, unraveling secrets hidden beneath Loban Village's serene surface.

"A swamp! Unbelievable!", Havi's voice trembled with astonishment

"How could I have missed this hidden gem?", he added.

Havi carefully approached the swamp, observing everything there. The swamp's serene landscape unfolded, with towering trees piercing the sky.

Havi approached a tree, and a bright smile suddenly lit up his face. Havi's eyes sparkled as his lips curled into a dazzling smile.

Interestingly, the Loban Village swamp is home to numerous Perca trees, highly sought after in recent years. Amidst the murky waters, Perca trees flourish, their rarity sparking intense interest.

It's puzzling how Perca trees thrive here, given their native habitat is in South America. An unexpected treasure, far from their ancestral home.

"Divine providence smiled upon me once more", Havi whispered, awestruck. In reverent wonder, Havi acknowledged God's boundless generosity.

"Ideally, I should be the only one aware of this location, allowing me to harvest the Perca sap exclusively", Havi reveled in secrecy, safeguarding his solo claim to the precious Perca sap.

In 1993, percha sap emerged as a prized natural resource, boasting exceptional economic potential. This precious sap, harvested from the depths of the forest, represented a lucrative opportunity.

From forest to freeway, perca sap transforms into durable vehicle tires. Perca sap is commonly utilized as a raw material in the manufacture of automobile and bicycle tires.

Beyond tire production, perca sap is utilized in textile, apparel, and craft industries, as well as pharmaceutical applications, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant medications.

With a satisfied heart, Havi departed the swamp, already planning to harvest the valuable perca sap.

Havi recalled a textile factory at the border of Loban and Wlahar villages, sparking his business interest.

Havi assumed the textile factory would require substantial amounts of raw materials like perca sap, likely sourcing them from other cities or importing from abroad.

If Loban Village possesses ample raw materials, it's plausible that Havi could become the primary supplier for the factory.

Additionally, other industries such as automotive and bicycle tire manufacturing could also benefit from Loban Village's resources.

Financial concerns have been partially alleviated. Now, the focus shifts to executing the inaugural harvest

Havi aspires to contribute meaningfully to Loban Village, transcending mere recognition as a top achieveri. He hopes to make a lasting impact on his beloved village, beyond his notable ranking.

Upon arriving home, Havi found the house empty. His parents likely engaged in their daily struggle to provide for their family.

Tears of gratitude sparked an unyielding resolve within Havi to triumph and vindicate his parents' struggles. Havi's heart swelled with determination, fueled by the selfless love of his parents.

Weary, Havi surrendered to the soothing comfort of the bamboo daybed, slipping into a peaceful repose

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(At another place)

The textile factory owner, located on the border of Loban and Wlahar Village, was infuriated, reprimanding one of his subordinates.

Haryo Wibowo, a seasoned textile entrepreneur aged 51, was alarmed upon receiving news that their primary natural rubber supplier would terminate their partnership.

Nictex Usaha Jaya Ltd (Nujaya Ltd), operating in Loban Village, teetered on the brink of bankruptcy due to a critical shortage of textile raw materials.

In a shocking move, Karet Bagus Ltd severed its supply chain ties with Nujaya Ltd, crippling their rubber production.

Undeterred, Nujaya Ltd explored alternative partnerships with major suppliers, small-scale providers, and local rubber farmers.

However, in an unexpected turn, all suppliers and rubber farmers unanimously declined to collaborate with Nujaya Ltd.

Further investigation revealed that the suppliers had entered into a new agreement with Hextex Abadi Ltd, a competitor of Nujaya Ltd.

Yunus Adirjo, owner of Hextex Ltd, harbored a long-standing vendetta against Nujaya Ltd, viewing them as a detrimental rival.

Despite being a relatively new factory, Nujaya Ltd's owner, Haryo Wibowo, is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience across various industries.

Under Haryo Wibowo's astute leadership, Nujaya Ltd swiftly dominated the domestic textile industry with its high-quality products.

Yunus Adirjo sought to hinder Nujaya Ltd's continued success, fearing its impact on his own textile business.

Yunus Adirjo orchestrated sabotage, fearing Nujaya Ltd's dominance would prompt a nationwide shift, jeopardizing his textile factory's survival.

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