Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

"Here, take it."

Airi Hayazawa handed the game controller to the child.

These children had never even touched a game controller before.

So when the child received the controller, he was a little confused and didn't quite understand how to use it.

Zhu Youxing took the initiative to step forward and explain.

"Since you are the first child to take on this challenge, you will be given an extra five minutes to familiarize yourself with the process."

Zhu Youxing took the controller and explained, "This thing is called a game controller. Next, a little person will appear on the TV that you can control with this controller. You need to control this little person to reach the finish line and rescue the beautiful princess."

"Of course, it will be difficult to complete this challenge in such a short time, so you only need to complete the first level challenge and reach the finish line."

Chapter 4: Opportunities for Children to Outperform Adults

The children listened to Zhu Youxing's explanation with a blank expression.

The main problem is that they haven't yet developed a concept of video games in their minds.

This kind of thing certainly can't be accomplished overnight, so Zhu Youxing is very patient.

"Kids, don't worry. If you can't play today, we'll come tomorrow. Your lottery numbers will still be valid tomorrow, and there will be plenty of rewards, as long as you can pass the game."

Hearing that the rewards would be plentiful, the children immediately felt relieved.

As long as it's not a limited amount, these children are confident they can fleece Zhu Youxing, this little rich man, until he's bald.

"Come on, let me teach you first. The children behind can also watch together. This is how it works."

Zhu Youxing took the controller, and with his smooth and skillful operation, Mario on the TV began to move.

"Hey, it moved! The little figures on TV can move!"

The children shouted loudly.

This is a rather novel way of operating.

Of course, they had seen it before. Some families had computers, and some of them were video games with similar controls, but they were all very boring.

In the end, after a series of incredibly aggressive maneuvers, Zhu Youxing accidentally bumped into a mushroom-like creature and died...

Oh dear, this is awkward.

I've played the first Mario game quite a few times in the past.

However, it has been a long time since I last played, so I've gotten rusty.

But thankfully, these children don't seem to care about any of that.

Through the demonstration of the bamboo star, the children basically understood how to operate it.

First, the little people on the TV can jump around and run faster. Then, the bricks in the scene can be lifted up, and some strange things will appear from them.

During the demonstration, Zhu Youxing did not use any items; he played the game entirely in a speedrun style.

So the children don't yet understand what these things are for.

Secondly, as the little people hop and jump, they can crush those monster-like creatures.

"Alright, first child, please begin the challenge."

Zhu Youxing handed the controller back to the child.

The child immediately took it excitedly.

He was the first one, and he had an extra five minutes to familiarize himself with the controls, which gave him a significant advantage.

He had been watching Zhu Youxing's actions very carefully. Although he couldn't remember everything, he had memorized most of it.

After all, this game is not difficult to learn; in fact, it's so simple that it's almost foolproof.

Lights up! Waiting for the lights to go!

As the familiar starting sound rang out, the child immediately widened his eyes and pressed the controller.

The little figure on the TV began to move forward according to its controls.

Zhu Youxing quietly retreated to the back, giving the children more space.

At the same time, he also took out a camera and pointed it at the children playing.

Click.

This is a memorable moment.

This world will also welcome a brand new form of entertainment, an entertainment for everyone.

This photo must be kept safe; it marks the arrival of a new era.

……

Eighteen minutes quickly passed.

By this time, the first child was already covered in sweat.

Even though the weather was still a bit cold, the child was sweating nervously.

He failed to complete the game in twenty minutes.

It's not that he's too stupid.

The main problem is that sometimes you might accidentally run into a mushroom man and die, get hit by a turtle shell, or fall into a pit if you don't jump far enough.

So he kept repeating this process for the entire twenty minutes.

If there is any mistake, we have to start all over again.

So he never made it to the end of the level.

At this moment, the children behind him were also holding their breath.

They all silently prayed that the child would be able to pass the test smoothly.

When the twenty minutes are up, the child's last life should be nearing its end, and it seems that this time the child will really pass the level.

But the time has come.

"Time's up! I'm next!"

Behind the first child, the second child couldn't wait to shout.

Zhu Youxing also wanted to call a halt.

However, when he saw the first child's serious expression, he stopped halfway through extending his hand.

"No, give him one last chance. If he dies, then it's over."

"That's what Zhu Youxing said."

The second child was clearly not particularly happy to hear what Zhu Youxing said.

But Zhu Youxing is the one who can decide everything.

He could only pout.

But what Zhu Youxing cared about was the earnest expression on the first child's face.

It looks so familiar.

It was like the first time I ever encountered a video game.

It was one morning.

His father returned from outside and brought him something completely new.

The young Zhu Youxing had no idea what it was.

He watched with curiosity as his father fumbled around to connect the Little Tyrant to the TV, then inserted a cartridge and started the Little Tyrant.

Then, the father picked up the game controller and said, "Watch closely, son, and see how your dad shows you his skills!"

Then, after his father's fierce and powerful maneuvers, he achieved his first kill, dying on the third mushroom man.

The father smiled awkwardly, then handed the controller to Zhu Youxing and said, "We'll each take one life and see who comes in first. If you come in first, I'll cook you something delicious tonight!"

Zhu Youxing, whose competitive spirit was aroused, was just like the child in front of him.

He was so engrossed that it seemed as if all the sounds around him had disappeared.

His competitive spirit led him to immerse himself in the world of games for the first time.

It was a very strange feeling.

Zhu Youxing subconsciously picked up the camera and once again captured the child's earnest expression.

At that moment, the child, controlling Mario, reached the finish line.

We crossed the mountains and entered the castle.

The castle raises a victory flag to congratulate the child on completing their first challenge.

"Wow! I won! I've won!"

The child jumped up.

They cheered loudly.

The scene was exactly the same as when he first defeated his father.

That was the first time a child had the opportunity to challenge an adult.

In the face of games, an adult's experience, knowledge, and physical abilities are useless; a child can also defeat an adult.

At that time, his father affectionately patted his head. Later, Zhu Youxing realized that his father had deliberately let him win the first time. Adults are not so easy to defeat.

But for Zhu Youxing at that time, there would be delicious food at night.

From that moment on, Zhu Youxing fell in love with games, and if possible, she hopes it will last forever.

"Congratulations! You've won! Now, pick your favorite toy, winner!"

Zhu Youxing said with a smile.

The first child was clearly very happy.