Ron stared wide-eyed at Articuno in shock, suddenly realizing that Blastoise in his hand didn't seem so appealing anymore.
"Articuno, a card that hasn't been released yet. How about it, not bad, right?"
Hao Yun raised an eyebrow and said with a wicked grin.
At this moment, Ron noticed that the projector in Hao Yun's hand was a little different from his.
Ron didn't think much of it and just yelled.
"Even with cards I've never seen before, I won't lose!"
Chapter 306 Projector 2.0
A minute later, Ron stared blankly at Blastoise lying on the ground, completely unable to believe that he had lost so easily.
The Articuno, whose health bar had only dropped a little, let out a cheerful chirp and landed in front of Hao Yun.
"These are third-generation cards?"
The appearance of Articuno caught George's attention. He ran to Hao Yun's side and stared greedily at the new cards on Hao Yun's projector.
"No, this is part of next year's event; this card will not be sold."
Hao Yun's answer broke George's heart so much that he couldn't breathe.
"Hao Yun, given our relationship, why don't you give me this card?"
Hao Yun decisively shook his head and refused. Articuno's attributes were extremely abnormal, and if George took it out and misused it, things would get very serious.
"Can't you really give it to me?"
George asked again, unwilling to give up.
"No, you can challenge it yourself when the event starts next year. If you win, the card will naturally be yours."
Hao Yun's words ignited George's fighting spirit.
"Great! I'm confident I can get this card!"
Hao Yun smiled; he didn't believe anyone could succeed in the challenge.
"Has your projector been updated?"
Fred, who hadn't spoken until now, stared at the projector in Hao Yun's hand and asked in confusion.
"That's right, this is Projector 2.0, a new product that I've been negotiating with the shops to launch."
"Is there anything different from before?"
Hao Yun took out a new projector and handed it to Fred.
"You'll see once you try it yourself."
Fred took the projector, inserted the card, and immediately felt the difference; the magic consumption had decreased.
"You're a genius! Your magic consumption has decreased so much. Are there any other new functions?"
Hao Yun pointed to the Jolteon on the ground and said, "Of course it does. Look at the Jolteon, isn't it more lively now? The previous projector had some flaws and couldn't bring out the full effect of the second-generation cards."
The revamped second-generation cards have an additional chip compared to the first-generation cards, which acts like an intelligent system, making the projected sprites more than just images.
The old version of the projector could hardly bring out the full potential of the second-generation cards, so Hao Yuncai developed Projector 2.0.
"I really don't know how your brain works, how could you come up with something like this?"
Fred couldn't help but sigh. He considered himself very smart, but compared to Hao Yun, he was somewhat lacking.
"Are there any new ones? I want one!"
When George asked for it, Hao Yun naturally wouldn't refuse and took one out of his spatial pocket and threw it over.
George caught the projector and walked toward Ginny.
"Here you go, these are cards, choose whichever you like."
Ginny, who had been watching the commotion from the sidelines, took the projector and gave George a big hug with a smile.
"Thank you, brother!"
Fred shook his head; this guy reacted really quickly.
"Thank you, Brother Hao Yun."
Ginny looked at Hao Yun, blushing as she gave a smile.
The Weasleys, who had been watching the commotion from the doorway, immediately smiled with satisfaction. Nothing could make them happier than seeing their children getting along so well.
Ginny, who received a new toy, played happily all night. The next day, while everyone was preparing to go to Diagon Alley, she was still sleeping.
Fred and George peeked through the doorway and then tiptoed downstairs.
"Let's go to Diagon Alley ourselves; it seems she won't make it."
The three stood in front of the fireplace, and Mrs. Weasley handed them a jar of Floo Powder.
Seeing this, Hao Yun sighed helplessly. He really disliked using Floo Powder because it would make the place dirty afterward.
"Let's go, who wants to go first?"
Fred glanced at Hao Yun and George.
"I'll go first."
George stood in the fireplace, grabbed a handful of Floo Powder, and threw it at his feet.
Diagon Alley!
Bang! A burst of green flame carried George away.
Who wants to go first?
Fred glanced at Hao Yun, and seeing that he didn't move, he grabbed the Flying Powder and teleported away first.
"Don't worry, it's very safe."
Mrs. Weasley smiled, patted Hao Yun on the head, and pulled him into the fireplace.
"Here, grab a handful of Floo Powder. When you say the name, make sure you're accurate."
Hao Yun nodded, grabbed a handful of fly powder, and tossed it to the ground.
Diagon Alley!
A wave of dizziness washed over Hao Yun, and he found himself inside the fireplace in Diagon Alley.
"You're so slow. Let's go to the joke shop."
Fred pulled Hao Yun out of the furnace and headed straight for the joke shop.
Mrs. Weasley did not accompany the three of them this time, because she knew that her two rascals often went out to play when she was not around.
Led by Fred, the three arrived at the joke shop, which was bustling with activity, where a dozen or so young wizards were selecting merchandise.
The vendor was a kind-looking middle-aged man who greeted Fred and George with a smile.
"Long time no see, how's life at Hogwarts?"
"Not bad, we've brought you a big client today."
Hao Yun came out, greeted him with a smile, and went straight to the point.
"I think you've heard of Pokémon battle games. I'm the inventor of this game, and I'm here today to discuss a collaboration with you."
The shop owner stared at Hao Yun for a few moments, then glanced at Fred.
What do you mean by cooperation?
"It's very simple. I provide the goods, and you help me sell them. As for the profit sharing, there are two options."
"The first option is for you to buy it outright, and I won't participate in the sales."
"The second option is that I participate in the sales, and the profits are split 90/10."
After a moment's thought, the shop owner decisively chose the first option.
"What would the price be if I bought it out?"
Hao Yun pulled out a Projector 2.0 and a bunch of card packs.
"This is a projector. I'm selling it for one Galleon. If you buy it outright, it'll be ten Silver Shikes."
"Card packs, I sell them for ten silver shicos a pack, I'll give you eight silver shicos, what do you think?"
After a moment's thought, the shop owner realized that he would gain more from the first option, so he immediately abandoned the second option.
"I choose the first option. I want 50 projectors and 100 card packs."
Hao Yun shook his head slightly. If he were to participate in the sales, the shop owner would definitely earn more than with the first option. However, Hao Yun didn't say anything more, since the shop owner would have an easier time if he chose the first option.
The shopkeeper's answer made Fred burst out laughing.
"Boss, you're too stingy. I'm sure you'll come back to us soon."
Hao Yun didn't say much, and directly took out the projector and card bag and handed them to the shop owner.
Carrying their money bags, the three left the joke shop.
"Let's go home."
Having achieved his goal, Hao Yun prepared to return to his humble abode.
"What's the rush? We've finally managed to get out here, let's have some fun before we go back."
After Fred finished speaking, George agreed, as he also didn't want to go back so early.
The three of them made a quick round of shopping in Diagon Alley, and Fred went to the pet store to buy an owl.
The owl they use is too old; it always seems to cause some minor mishaps, whether it's delivering mail or doing anything else.
Chapter 307 Owl