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A rule of thumb in Economics was that where ever there was demand there was supply. And when there was a market with fierce demand and an inadequate level of supply- whether it was if increasing supply was risky or could land one in detention- a low supply created a shortage in the economy. And a shortage would be an opportunity where one could come in to make a significant profit. This was standard knowledge for anyone running a black market ring in school.
Fong Jing Yang is a fifteen year old Singaporean boy who ran a black market ring in school along with with his associates Cham, Stilwell, Liang Ru, and Foo Xuan. Despite their school's strict discipline mistress, Mrs. De Souza, or big snitches in school such as Bella Yang, read as the Root Beer Co. uses their individual strengths and talents to outsmart their competition and resolve obstacles.
Root Beer Co. tells a story of ingenuity, brotherhood and above all the pure insanity of running a black market ring in school.