Transmigration: The Promise of Echoes
CHAPTER 12 ~ Initial Step ~

Lastri told related to the trip and the results of selling oil palm fruit yesterday to all neighbors of the garden who have used his palm fruit delivery service. Many of them have known about the existence of the mini factory before. But the average of them does not agree if the results of their oil palm plantations are sold there. 

The reason is exactly the same as what Mulyanto said yesterday. Damaged when palm fruit production decreases. This situation is often referred to as the track season, or dry season which causes fruitless trees. Very few gardens can bear fruit. Only those that are well nurtured and cared for. Moreover, oil palm is a plant that is very thirsty for water.

"So that's why people don't want it sir?" lastri told Wagiso.

"Yes Ma'am!" wagiso replied, "the dead don't want to!"

"That's good sir!"

"How's it going Mama?"

Then Lastri told Wagiso the concept of cooperatives. Lastri tried to explain exactly the same. As stated by Tiwi, mini factory manager and Mulyanto. Wagiso nods his head in understanding.

"Like the plasma system huh Ma'am huh?"

"What?"

"The fruit buying system!"

"Let's! I don't even know plasma sir?"

"The selling price is determined by PT!"

"meaning?

 "The PT side that manages the plasma garden is Mbak!"

"So that PT sets the price?"

"Yes Yes!"

"They also take care of the gardens of the owners of the gardens!"

"Who is the owner of the garden?"

"He doesn't know, he said it belonged to the townspeople!" wagiso replied, "just so many people from far away have!"

Lastri seems to have to stop their chat. Although he still wanted to dig up a lot of information he had not known. But he has to leave soon. The more noon he departs, the possibility of meeting with other truck queues will be greater.

A load of eight more tons has been arranged neatly. Lastri asked Jono, Wagiso's eldest son, not to forget to put a net on his truck. Lastri does not want to have to deal with traffic police or the transportation service just because the net is not installed.

Lastri had to go home that day. As per the schedule he should go home quickly. So that he can help Pure in paying the money of the neighbors of the garden. Especially for those who harvest palm fruit managed by Lastri. 

It's been two months, practically no complaints. They seemed satisfied with the selling price of the factory that Lastri gave. After tax deductions, services and freight costs of course. Their income is now increasing. It is much different if it is still managed by a palm oil field company that successfully kicked Lastri from their garden land.

Lately, Lastri found out that the uniform they wear is the same as the uniform where Yudi works. Lastri knew from the same emblem. Red color push truck pictures. 

Lastri can feel how great the effort of the field belongs to Wahid, More's father. To their area. Lastri knew for sure that the brain as well as the main perpetrator of the rape and persecution of her was More. She had been working with Yudi who was also Lastri's boyfriend back then.

Thanks to arriving early lastri was spared from the long queue. Only three trucks were in front. It means passing a little from midday he will arrive back home. 

Fortunately from yesterday's harvest Lastri received in cash. Lastri is considered a freelance seller, not as a fixed subscription. The impact of the mini palm oil mill was the first time it received a palm fruit harvest from Lastri. 

So he doesn't have to take Murni to the bank. Only to withdraw funds from the account of the money transfer from the factory. Although the day before Lastri was worried because he had to bring cash back home. There is anxiety because the plantation paths that he passed are very prone to crime.

Factory transfer schedule Monday and Thursday. As for the payment time for neighboring garden results, they will provide one day after the factory makes the payment process through the transfer mechanism. On Tuesday and Friday.

Usually Lastri and Murni will go to the nearest auxiliary branch bank. After confirming the withdrawal amount one day in advance. Understandably the bank's auxiliary branch office is still limited in the availability of cash.

There are times when the neighbors of the garden come on Fridays only. They have reason for the certainty of money from Lastri's side. Though clearly Pure always pay them according to the schedule. There was never any pure intention to withhold the rights of others. 

"Thank God you're coming home Las!"

"No, if you add to Mom's stash!"

"What's the problem?"

"The money's a little messy!"

"Oh that's the problem," Pastri replied, "Emang yesterday I didn't count and rearrange?"

"No! I believe in you as well!"

"Yes Ma'am where was Si Jono's calculator and notes yesterday?"

Without waiting for the order twice Lastri directly intervened to help Murni in preparing money for each person calculated in accordance with Jono's record on the amount of weight of palm fruit carried. As noted, and after deducting the cost of postage, harvest costs, and some other mandatory pieces. 

Pure Beds are crowded with bonds of money that have been separated. Add again with the existence of Gya who is already good at lying on his stomach. Gya looks occasionally do a movement to raise his head. 

Sometimes Gya also seems to rotate from the stomach to the back of the back. The two women without a husband often laughed due to funny moments Gya. They do all of these activities on the bed while supervising the nine-month-old baby.

In the afternoon all palm fruit payment activities were completed. As usual, finished paying the rights of the trading partners, usually the three of them relax in front of the terrace. While enjoying sweet and fried tea is the innate result of one of the partners. Feels Pure in a happy state, Lastri also intends to express the desire to advance their business. 

Purely give consent to Lastri who wants to buy a computer. Murni has felt himself difficulties in terms of dividing palm fruit payment money. In fact Pure gave a suggestion that Lastri also change smart phones in order to do calculations in free time. So that the cell phone belonging to the late Wasis can immediately be stored as a memory.

"When do you want to buy?"

"Wait for Armen first Ma!"

"Why wait for Armen?"

"He can give input type that is suitable for business," said Lastri while imagining the laptop owned by Tiwi the mini factory manager.

"Buy the usual!"

"Can't ma'am, it must be strong and resistant!"

"Your god!"

"Truly ma'am should be able to hold it for the next six years!"

"Why six years?"

"Let's complete data lastri over there Mom!"

Purely did not understand the direction of Lastri's speech. He decides to go in and bring Gya into the house. He wants to watch his favorite TV show. 

However, the plan had to be postponed. Armen's been hunting coming. He had to greet the young man first. 

Purely can feel there is interest from Armen in his adopted daughter. Not wanting to be considered a Pure bully continue the intention to go inside. Not to forget he brought his favorite adopted grandson.

There's a lot that Lastri wants to ask Armen. Starting from the thing he had just discussed with his adoptive mother related to electronic objects that he needed. Also a business offer from the mini palm oil mill.

For Lastri the offer to become the main supplier is quite tempting. There is a good buying price difference there. Not to mention there is a bonus offer if you can meet the target. 

Everyone wants Lastri to embrace quickly.  Lastri felt there was an opportunity to progress without having to wait for long. Unfortunately, Lastri has no expertise in managing the business. Whether in improving or designing a new business. Really he needs someone who can provide moral support as well as knowledge in mastering the business. 

I don't know why Lastri is so insistent in doing business development in the field of palm oil. To the extent that he dared to expel the middlemen from the group Lori Merah belongs to Wahid, a wealthy businessman who is still a sub-district with him. Even Lastri had direct physical contact with his men.

Actually, by relying only on trucks and oil palm plantations left by Wasis, the three of them have been able to live more than the word all-sufficient. However, in the soul of Lastri there is something that tries to lead him to return to his native village. And the mini palm oil mill is indeed located right on the border of its native district. 

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