#323 - Vivian the plagiarist (asking for monthly ticket recommendation)

“So, you turning this kind of self-checking tool into a pocket watch is just a failure. You might as well split it into two parts: the self-checking tool and the pocket watch, and sell them separately,” Vivian added again.

“I can understand making a separate self-checking tool, but what's the point of selling a separate pocket watch? It's not like it's an alchemical item,” Andon frowned slightly.

“Brother, are you so engrossed in alchemy that you're losing your mind? Most of the alchemical items on the market aren't as powerful as the tools you have. Many products are sold under the guise of alchemical items, but they've only undergone some aesthetic processing.”

“You can add some exquisite carvings to an ordinary pocket watch, use magical patterns for aesthetics, or even stick a magical picture on the inside, and sell it as an alchemical item. Take 'Weasley's Wizard Wheezes,' for example. Their brass scales are just uniquely shaped and have some mechanical-looking magical decorations.”

Vivian had a flash of inspiration after saying this, "You can also use this as a starting point to make similar products, such as magical clocks, magical music boxes, and magical phonographs. It's the same routine. They may not be very practical, but their mysterious appearance alone can make them sell as luxury goods."

“But…” Vivian thought of something else and said hesitantly, “These things are basically directly modified Muggle items. Do you think the Ministry of Magic will agree? Isn't it said that you can't cast spells on Muggle items at will?”

“You don't have to worry about this.” Andon was certain when he heard this. He had already taken precautions in this regard. He had previously considered the possibility of modifying Muggle items in the future, and Arthur, the head of the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office, was also a shareholder in his company. How could he possibly break the law when he was policing himself? Even if he really broke the law, he could amend the legal provisions at that time.

“If you really don't have to worry about casting spells on Muggle items, we could even…” Vivian's eyes lit up as she said this, as if she had thought of a good idea, “We could even make some magical mahjong to sell. It would definitely be popular.”

“Magical… mahjong?” Vivian's mouth was like a machine gun, and Andon couldn't fully digest what she was saying. “Isn't that a Muggle item? Can it also be made into an alchemical item?”

“So what? Haven't you seen the so-called wizard chess? It's just a chess set with some magical effects. Just make it look like a magical item,” Vivian rolled her eyes. She found that Andon's ability to associate with entertainment was too poor.

“How to do it?” Andon looked dazed and stared at Vivian.

“If you ask me…” Vivian immediately activated her brain, which was good at association, “You enchant these mahjong tiles, make some animated card backs, and then make a manual with dynamic tutorials. It's best to give the mahjong tiles the effect of automatic shuffling. Then, not to mention others, at least I and our mahjong club will definitely like it, so that those pure-blood family bastards can no longer mock us for playing with boring Muggle toys.”

Aren't you talking about an automatic mahjong machine? And you're purely seeking benefits for yourself. Will anyone really buy this kind of thing? Andon looked at Vivian with a slightly suspicious look.

“Also,” Vivian then scanned the store, “Your environment is so good, and there's so much spare space in the back. Why not just set aside a place as a mahjong game room? Fill it with mahjong tables so that other wizards can play mahjong to their heart's content. I estimate you can make a lot of money just by selling drinks and snacks.”

“No!!!” Andon shouted with a look of resistance. He didn't want to turn his place into a mahjong room. It would be too noisy. He thought Vivian could give him some good ideas, but it turned out that she was just arranging benefits for herself.

“Tch, if you don't want to, forget it. If I graduate in the future, I'll open a mahjong bar. The business will definitely be good.” Seeing Andon looking after the store, Vivian also started making small calculations in her mind.

“Alright, alright, let's just improve it as you said before, but I won't do anything about mahjong.” Andon was very resistant to turning his place into a noisy mahjong room and made a final decision.

“In that case, my work is considered done for you. How was the service? Are you satisfied?” Vivian patted her bulging money bag and smiled contentedly.

“Yes, you have indeed opened up a lot of ideas for me.” Andon nodded in agreement, “But I don't have any good ideas for the appearance design. How about this? I'll hire you as the company's planner. I'll pay you a salary, you design the products for me, and I'll be responsible for the production. What do you think?”

There was no way around it. Vivian's idea was indeed good, but now Andon wasn't very confident in his aesthetic standards. Since the other party had ideas and thoughts, he simply hired her to do it all.

“Is that so…” Vivian rolled her playful eyes, “Okay, I'll reluctantly help you. But you have to promise me one condition.”

“What condition?” Andon looked at her warily. He guessed that this guy was thinking of some crooked idea again.

“Well, it's okay to help you design products, but you must help me make magical mahjong. Even if you don't sell it, I want it!” Vivian pouted her little mouth and said somewhat capriciously.

“This, okay.” Andon nodded helplessly. It seemed that this girl's mahjong addiction was really not small.

Next, Andon completely closed the store, and then designated an area in the testing room as Vivian's office, so that she could design various products for herself, and then he would find a way to make samples.

Fortunately, Andon had a fireplace here, and Vivian ran over to work part-time along the Floo Network every day, and the efficiency was still good.

Don't look at Vivian's average academic performance at Hogwarts, but her brain circuit was quite unique, and she provided Andon with many product patterns.

However, Andon later learned that Vivian had a secret weapon in her hand, that is, various fashion magazines in the Muggle world. Although she was a witch, she still had strong Muggle habits because she had lived in Muggle society for many years, including the same hobbies as many ordinary Muggle girls, such as reading magazines.

Vivian directly learned from the plagiarist, and copied all the classic and new products of various trendy brands in the Muggle society. Anyway, these things were similar to a shell, but they were used to store various amulets.

There were also various styles of pocket watches, clocks, music boxes, and phonographs. As long as they looked good and durable, they were all copied.