Young Brian considered Chris's offer seriously. In the end, he decided to go along with Chris. Taking his bag, he ran in the direction Chris had taken until he caught up to him.
"Mrs. Ray, it's good to see you," the head teacher of Brian's class warmly greeted Mrs. Ray, Brian's mother.
"Likewise. May I please know where Brian is? I couldn't find him waiting for me like he usually does, so I thought he might still be in his class preparing for his forthcoming exams."
"Likely, ma'am. He is the star of our school; having him as a student is a thing of joy. Please be patient, ma'am, I will request his presence now."
"Thank you, Head Teacher," Mrs. Ray replied, a smile on her face.
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"Welcome to paradise, Brian!" Chris said, smiling sheepishly.
"A gaming store?" Brian asked, amused.
"Not just a gaming store—paradise! Time moves three times faster inside that building than it does outside. Follow me and experience true bliss," Chris chuckled, walking into the gaming store.
