Genius Club

Chapter 459

Chapter 459: Chapter 70 Huang Que’s Secret_2 Chapter 459: Chapter 70 Huang Que’s Secret_2 But Lin Xian naturally had a discerning eye.

The Rhine Cat Dolls placed here were all very cheap mass-produced models that were quite small.

They weren’t particularly cute, nor were they limited editions, which was why they were put inside the claw machines.

Moreover, the dolls inside the claw machines were sparsely arranged, and the plastic barrier at the exit was so high.

It was obviously very difficult to grab a doll — the sign of a greedy owner.

The two walked over.

A mother was trying to grab a toy for her seven or eight-year-old boy.

...

The mechanical claw had just lifted the doll to the top and was about to move sideways to the exit when —

Clack.

The powerless claw loosened, and the just-hooked doll fell back to its original spot, even bouncing a little further away from the exit...

The little boy pouted:

“You can’t grab them at all!”

Chu Anqing empathetically nodded, her brows knit together as she looked at Lin Xian:

“It seems claw machines are the same everywhere...

They’re just money pits.

The claws are so loose that they just let go of the toy in less than two seconds, making it impossible to win.

It’s downright cheating.”

“Yes.”

Lin Xian explained to her:

“The claw machines in the mall are basically ‘count machines.’ They are internally set to have strong grip strength every so many turns, holding on without letting go, so that even a fool can win a prize.

But apart from that one time, the claw is usually too loose, dropping the prize almost immediately upon lifting it.”@@@@

“So essentially, these machines are designed to make money.

A more conscientious owner would set it to have a firm grip every five tries, allowing you to win a doll for every 10 tokens, offering some emotional value since the cost of one of these dolls is just two or three yuan; but if you encounter a ruthless owner, they might set it to only have a firm grip once every 10 or 20 tries, essentially swindling customers.”

“The most ethical machines on the market are those that don’t manually adjust the grip strength of the claw and allow it to wobble, enabling the use of skillful techniques, like swinging, spinning, and centrifugal force to fling the toy out...

Yes, you must fling it out, as grabbing will definitely not work.

However, these fair claw machines are becoming rarer, as the ultimate goal of the vendors is to make money.”

...

Chu Anqing had an epiphany.

Chu Anqing, noticing the boy’s gaze, stepped back warily.

But then...

His gaze was so clear, innocent, naive.

“All right then.”

Chu Anqing bit her lip, convincing herself:

“Here, you can have one...

Just one, okay!”

She furrowed her brows.

Seriously choosing the ugliest doll from among the 11, she stuffed it into the boy’s hands and then grabbed Lin Xian’s arm:

“Let’s go, Senior Lin Xian, quickly!”

This action left Lin Xian with mixed feelings:

“You could have given the boy another one; these are all the poorest quality, cheapest dolls that come wholesale.

They are not worth much, and the stuffing and fabric are pretty bad too.

Only the Rhine Cat is somewhat better since it has the quality assurance of Rhein Company.”

“No way!”

Chu Anqing firmly refused:

“These were the ones you grabbed for me...

How could I give them away to someone else?

Heh heh, this is the first time I’ve seen so many toys come out of a claw machine.

Senior Lin Xian, you are truly amazing!

Even though you said it’s a count machine...

I think it still requires skill!

Otherwise, how could you grab it so accurately every time?”

She laughed:

“Whenever I go to challenge the claw machines, full of confidence, I always imagine a scene like this, where I can hold a big pile of dolls, so many that I can’t hold them all, and then walk away coolly under the envious gaze of others, my achievements hidden away!”

“It’s so wonderful that this wish has come true too!

Thank you, Senior Lin Xian, I’ll cherish these dolls...

Now, wait here for a moment; I’ll go to that shop and get a big bag to put these dolls in so I can carry them; otherwise, I won’t be able to shop any longer if I keep holding them.”