The ZR device for the new game wasn't very expensive; most were helmets, and there were government subsidies for this type of equipment, costing about two thousand yuan each.

However, the game pods were expensive. A regular version cost 100,000 yuan to purchase, the advanced version was 500,000 yuan, and the deluxe version cost 1 million yuan.

Uncle Wang's plan was to purchase 200 helmets, ten regular game pods, and with the renovation, the total budget would be around 2 million yuan.

Uncle Wang didn't say much, quietly waiting for Su Mo to finish reading the budget.

"I've looked at it, and there are no problems. Proceed according to your plan, but purchase an extra deluxe game pod for myself to use."

Su Mo picked up his phone and directly transferred 3 million yuan to Uncle Wang.

"Okay, by the way, sign this drafted equity agreement too."

Uncle Wang picked up an equity agreement and handed it to Su Mo.

"Okay."

Su Mo didn't decline and signed it directly. He knew that Uncle Wang wouldn't accept one-sided help.

"I'll start arranging personnel and begin the renovation now."

Uncle Wang said with enthusiasm.

"Okay, you go ahead and get busy, I'll head out."

"Alright!"

Uncle Wang wasn't overly polite.

Su Mo left the run-down internet cafe and was about to go home when he suddenly stopped and looked at the popular Xing You Ka (Star Game Cafe) across the street.

He suddenly realized a problem: Uncle Wang's internet cafe definitely wouldn't be ready in time for the launch of Xing Huan (Star Ring) game.

Normally, he should buy a device to play at home.

But with the current level of popularity, it probably wouldn't be easy to buy a device.

So Su Mo walked towards the Xing You Ka (Star Game Cafe) across the street. As he approached, a wave of youthful and beautiful energy washed over him.

The greeters at this Xing You Ka (Star Game Cafe) were all young and beautiful girls, dressed in various costumes, including cat girls, maids, Lolitas, OLs (Office Ladies), and more.

"Welcome to Xing You Ka (Star Game Cafe), please, everyone, line up."

Two very cute twin sisters were guiding the new customers to line up.

Su Mo cooperated and lined up.

After half an hour, it was finally Su Mo's turn, and he entered the Xing You Ka (Star Game Cafe).

He was immediately shocked by the interior decoration.

The interior space was super spacious. This three-story building had been completely rented out and all the floors were connected, with the central part hollowed out.

The first floor had over a thousand helmet devices, each equipped with a genuine leather space recliner, allowing players to lie back and enter the game, maximizing the relaxation of their muscles.

In the middle was a huge hollow platform, and at the bottom of the platform was the latest holographic projection device.

This device could connect to any device in the room and display the game screen, allowing people to watch in real time.

There was also a large bar, with drinks, snacks, and cigarettes, everything was available.

The hollowed-out second and third floors had individual private rooms, which, if nothing else, should contain game pods.

Even Su Mo was moved by the scale of this investment. It must have taken a lot of money.

As for Su Mo's own renovated internet cafe, it wasn't even in the same league as this place. It probably wouldn't become a competitor; the two were targeting different levels of consumers.

At this moment, a girl with a refined and beautiful appearance, fair skin, bright teeth, and bright eyes with a hint of liveliness and playfulness, came to greet Su Mo.

"Hello, sir, our store is newly opened, and we have promotional offers for recharges. Recharge 100 and get 20 free, recharge 1000 and get 300 free, recharge 10,000 and get 4,000 free, recharge 100,000 and get 50,000 free..."

"Can I reserve a seat here for the Xing Huan (Star Ring) launch the day after tomorrow?"

Su Mo asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, we are fully booked."

The girl in front of him observed Su Mo's attire slightly and replied with a smile.

Su Mo was also a little disappointed that there were no seats left. But that was normal. Although there were many machines here, there were too many people lining up to make reservations.

Just then, a handsome young man wearing all brand-name clothes and a famous watch on his wrist walked over from the VIP channel. He leaned against the bar and asked directly,

"Xiao An, are there any deluxe game pod private rooms available? I want to reserve two!"

"Isn't this Brother Hao? Of course, there's no problem. There are still deluxe game pods available. I'll make the reservation for you right away."

Xiao An quickly replied enthusiastically.

At this time, Su Mo, who was standing aside, suddenly said, "Reserve one for me too."

Instantly, Xiao An and the man called Brother Hao turned to look at Su Mo.

Brother Hao sized Su Mo up and almost laughed.

"Brother, if you want to show off, you have to do your homework first. Not that I look down on you, but do you know how much a deluxe game pod costs per hour?"

Xiao An quickly explained to Su Mo, "Sir, there are still deluxe game pods available. But the price is indeed too expensive, it costs 1,000 yuan per hour. And we have a rule here that the first reservation must be for at least twelve hours."

The reason Xiao An hadn't mentioned this to Su Mo earlier was because Su Mo didn't look like a rich man at all. His clothes were the most ordinary, and he didn't have any luxury watches or necklaces. And he had come on foot, without driving. You know, 1,000 yuan is equivalent to an ordinary person's monthly salary, and the average person can't afford it. Xiao An didn't want to make any customer feel embarrassed. In her eyes, every customer was the same.

"Brother, do what you can afford."

Brother Hao said with a smile.

Su Mo didn't argue, he just took out a stack of thousand-yuan bills from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"Recharge, reserve one for me."

Xiao An was also stunned. This stack had at least 100,000 yuan, was he really that rich?

The smile on Brother Hao's face froze slightly, then he shook his head and said self-deprecatingly, "I really misjudged. Let me introduce myself, my name is Zhang Hao, brother, what's your name?"

"Su Mo."

Although Su Mo didn't really want to pay attention to Zhang Hao, he answered out of politeness.

"Su Mo, I'll remember that. Let's hang out sometime if we have the chance, I'll be going now."

Zhang Hao turned and left directly.

"Mr. Su Mo, I'll process the recharge and VIP card for you right away."

Xiao An reacted and quickly processed it for Su Mo.

Soon, an exquisite card was processed, and she respectfully handed it to Su Mo. The way she looked at Su Mo was a little different. She had seen many rich people, but she rarely saw someone so low-key and easy-going.

"Mr. Su Mo, here you are."

"Thank you."

Su Mo took the VIP card and put it in his pocket, then turned and left.

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Two days later, Su Mo finished dinner and walked towards Xing You Ka (Star Game Cafe).

The huge Xing You Ka (Star Game Cafe) was packed, and a large number of people wanting to enter were gathered at the door, but they were all stopped by those cute girls.

"Sorry sir, all our seats are fully booked."

......

Su Mo took out his VIP card and entered smoothly.

In the lobby, everyone was waiting for twelve o'clock, chatting enthusiastically.

"This time, I'm definitely going to show off my skills inside."

"That's right, make a fortune."

"Let me tell you, I've already joined the Brotherhood."

"Oh, that famous guild, the one that says 'brothers, let's go together'?"

"Yes...."

......

Su Mo went straight to the bar.

"Swipe the card!"

"Okay, Mr. Su Mo, your room is VIP 07."

Xiao An took Su Mo's card, swiped it, and replied respectfully. When returning the card, she couldn't help but take another look at Su Mo.