Tokyo Video Game Tycoon.

He had just watched as Hayazawa Airi quickly cleared two levels, using two different methods to complete each level, which seemed to indicate that the game allowed for some relatively free and selective ways to complete levels.

However, this does not prove that this product will be popular with children.

However, seeing how enthusiastic the girl was, the store manager was actually too embarrassed to refuse her outright.

Of course, he was also a little worried that if he directly refused, he might get another violent chop to the neck...

He subconsciously touched his head and then said, "Miss, what exactly is it about this thing that attracts children? I'd like to confirm that."

"Specific...specific..."

Suddenly, Airi Hayazawa fell silent.

She couldn't quite put her finger on what was so appealing about the game.

"It's...it's...very interesting."

Airi Hayazawa is not good at persuading others, nor is she good at socializing.

When others ask her specific questions, she doesn't know how to answer them for a moment, and the atmosphere becomes awkward.

"Well... Miss, we need to make sure that the video game you're talking about is really appealing to children before we can buy your game console, right?"

In a world where video games are in decline, they are not particularly popular.

The most profitable things here are pachinko and gashapon machines. As for arcade games... it's really hard to say whether they can actually make money.

“Sell? Oh no, no, no, Mr. Manager, you've misunderstood. I don't actually want to sell; I want to…”

"We'd like to discuss renting a small space in your shop. I can pay 10,000 yen per day, just enough to fit this game console. Is that alright, sir?"

Airi Hayazawa was about to explain when suddenly a young male voice came from behind her.

That is the Bamboo Star.

He had just regained some consciousness, but it would be difficult for him to fully wake up anytime soon; he had indeed been quite tired lately.

Later, Airi Hayazawa didn't insist on waking Yusei Take.

So, it took Takeyusei more than ten minutes to wake up. Only then did he notice that Hayasawa Airi had entered the shop alone and seemed to be planning to discuss business with the other party alone.

Then Takeyusei immediately got out of the car and went into the entertainment hall to help Hayazawa Ai out of the predicament.

Chapter 11 An Irresistible Deal

"Just think of it as me renting a space here to advertise. Of course, if you think this is good in the future, you can also come to me to buy it."

Zhu Youxing smiled as he introduced the shop to the bald shop manager in front of him.

However, what caught Zhu Youxing's attention was why this bald shopkeeper had a red mark in the middle of his head.

Is this some kind of special outfit? Or are these marks left by some kind of cupping massage?

Hayazawa Airi was now hiding behind Takeyusei, her face slightly flushed.

I realized that I'm not really suited for sales work.

I had just mustered up the courage to say something.

However, the moment he met the other person's face, he immediately put himself at a disadvantage with a chop to the neck.

"Renting a small area? That shouldn't be a problem."

A daily rent of 10,000 yen is neither a lot nor a little; it's roughly equivalent to the salary of one or two ordinary shop assistants.

Moreover, this young man seemed very confident, not the kind of person who just talks nonsense.

"This is the first month's rent. I can pay it in advance, and then it's up to you, the manager, to decide."

Takeyusei pulled out a stack of 300,000 yen banknotes that had already been tied up from his pocket.

He had prepared several stacks of such banknotes in advance.

He still needs to visit several more shops and prepare to use the same sales pitch for each one.

Zhu Youxing is confident that these shops have no reason to refuse.

After all, no one would refuse money right in front of them, even if it's not a lot.

"I can agree to that, but I'd like to ask if this is for children to play with?"

At this point, the store manager was clearly already somewhat tempted.

Paying a month's rent upfront is quite generous of a young person.

Judging from his manner of speaking, he was definitely not a penniless person.

In these bleak times, their entertainment hall isn't exactly doing well either; they can barely break even, since they still need to give a portion to the gangsters to ensure the safety of their shop.

He truly had no reason to refuse.

"That's right, but I think some adults might also be interested in this game. However, I hope you can manage it well and not let the children be influenced by adults."

"Of course, this isn't a gambling machine, right?"

"No, it's just something for entertainment and play. If your child wants to play, they just need to put a hundred-dollar coin in here."

Zhu Youxing pointed to a coin-operated device next to the game machine.

That was installed as an extra item before we arrived.

Each 100-yuan coin grants three lives; once all lives are used up, you must insert another coin to continue playing.

At the same time, Bamboo Star also has a built-in ranking system in the game. When the game console is started, the ranking will be displayed in front of the player in the most conspicuous way, which can stimulate the player's competitive spirit to a certain extent.

“Okay, this is indeed a good business opportunity. I can put this video game console next to the gashapon machine. However, I can't guarantee whether anyone will come to play, and I won't refund the rent you paid.”

Zhu Youxing smiled and nodded: "Of course, I would never do such a foolish thing."

The store manager accepted the game console without any qualms and then instructed the staff to prepare to power it on.

Then he looked at Zhu Youxing again: "Um, do you need any promotional banners or anything like that? I can help you make them, but of course, that might require an extra service fee."

"Oh, no need for that. I think some children will be coming to play in the next day or two."

Will any kids come over to play? It sounds like the kids are already quite familiar with this game console.

However, he has definitely not heard of video games recently.

The shop manager couldn't help but look at the few electronic arcade machines that were gathering dust in the corner. They also had similar games, but almost no one had visited them since he bought them.

He didn't think anyone would be interested in this.

However, since they are paying me, I have no reason to refuse.

After finalizing a deal, Takeyusei pulled Hayazawa Airi away from the entertainment hall.

"Zhu Yousang, I'm so sorry, I've caused you trouble."

"Causing trouble? No, no, no, the talks went very smoothly. You don't need to apologize. You did a pretty good job."

"Um... actually, before you came... I..."

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Zhu Youxing asked, tilting his head.

"No, it's nothing."

Airi Hayazawa was too embarrassed to say it in the end.

Because my previous behavior was really too embarrassing.

"Okay, don't think about it too much. Let's go to the next one. You can continue driving."

"Good good!"

Airi Hayazawa now feels that the only thing she can do is drive.

Suddenly, she desperately wished she could spend another sleepless night with Zhu Youxing researching how to create a so-called game console.

Because that way you can make full use of what you've learned, so you don't feel like a useless person who can't do anything.

"Okay, then the next one is not far away, just a few blocks away."

Zhu Youxing pointed to another mark on the map and said.

……

Takeyusei and Hayasawa Airi spent about a whole day visiting several of the more popular entertainment venues in Tokyo's main urban area.

Without exception, the shopkeepers there would readily agree to Zhu Youxing's conditions.

They can offer a month's rent in cash, and it only requires occupying a very small portion of their shop space; there's simply no reason for them to refuse.

Furthermore, Zhu Youxing also said that if they see that this product is doing well, they can discuss purchasing it later. There is no need to worry that this product will suddenly steal their business and cause their money to be lost to outsiders.

By evening, Takeyusei and Hayasawa Airi finally returned home.

Slightly tired, Hayazawa Airi crawled into the bathtub, hugged her knees, and submerged half of her face in the water, seemingly deep in thought.

Because Takeyusei's house was big enough, it had three bathrooms. Hayazawa Airi was arranged by Takeyusei to stay in the innermost bedroom on the second floor, which had a bathroom and a bathtub. Room and board were provided.

Such bosses are almost extinct nowadays, and Takeyusei has always treated her with utmost respect; otherwise, Hayazawa Airi wouldn't have moved into a man's house like that.

As for Zhu Youxing, he has already started considering going to the park to promote his products tomorrow.

Recently, he has been frequently encountered by children who recognize him.

The first thing I would say to myself when I met him was, "Where is the game console? Which park will you be setting up a stall in today?"

However, Takeyusei only gave them a mysterious smile and said that he would not be setting up a stall for the time being, but if they wanted to play video games, they should prepare some pocket money.

After all, Zhuyouxing can't be a philanthropist forever. The previous losses to gain publicity were enough. The rest is to start promoting places where children can play video games on a large scale.

It's currently winter vacation for the kids, and with nothing to do, they need game consoles as a way to pass the time.

Chapter 12 The Children's Exciting Day

Tomoda has been obsessed with Super Mario these past few days.

It was clearly a pixelated character with very rough graphics.

But it seems to possess some kind of mysterious magic that makes it irresistible.

Having grown up in a relatively wealthy family, he had actually played computer games before.