Jubilife City is economically developed and densely populated, so even if each person only has one Pokemon, it's still a huge market.
Not to mention the constant flow of people from the towns surrounding Jubilife City, who are all invisible customers.
This is a vast market, which has led to dozens of Breeding Houses of all sizes in Jubilife City.
At its peak, the number of Breeding Houses exceeded one hundred.
Without a doubt, these Breeding Houses were of mixed quality, and bad money driving out good was a common phenomenon.
Currently, the most famous Breeding House in Jubilife City is Tian Guan Breeding House, located on the best street in the city center.
The fact that they dared to name themselves after Mt. Coronet, which spans Sinnoh, shows the strength of Tian Guan Breeding House.
It appears to be a Breeding House, but behind it is Tian Guan Company, which owns vast ranches and farms.
Tian Guan Breeding House's reputation is mixed.
Those who speak well of it say Tian Guan Breeding House is cheap, while those who speak ill of it say they disregard the Pokemon's physical condition and feelings.
It's not that there haven't been enthusiastic Jubilife City residents reporting them,
but no problems with Tian Guan Breeding House could be found.
The one who just shouted that something big was wrong was Da You.
This morning, he went to the city center.
Li Wei, Li Wei's parents, and the old employees of the Breeding Center gathered together,
listening to Da You vividly explain the situation he had learned.
"Tian Guan Breeding House's prices were already cheap, and now they're having a big price-reduction sale!"
"Besides Pokemon hair care and management, they do everything else. People started lining up early this morning!"
The main businesses of a Breeding House are just a few items. Once Li Wei's family starts breeding Pokemon, they will cover all services.
Li Wei nodded slightly; this might be the reason why the Breeding Center was deserted today.
Da You took a sip of water,
"They're starting a price war? What should we do?"
Leon also looked at the thoughtful Li Wei,
"Son, should we consider lowering prices?"
Comrade Wenhui immediately shook her head: "No."
Li Wei shook his head: "Don't worry about it. Tian Guan Breeding House can't monopolize the entire market; our customer base is different."
They don't have the capital to engage in a price war.
Moreover, a price war is a tactic that harms the enemy by a thousand and yourself by eight hundred. Engaging in a price war with Tian Guan Breeding House would mean losing.
Li Wei said confidently: "Starting a price war now only further proves their inner weakness despite outward bluster."
Rui Xi, who was standing by, adjusted her glasses and nodded slightly, "I've looked into Tian Guan Breeding House's business model; it's not the same as ours.
As for what's truly going on inside, I haven't had contact, so I won't comment. There are only two things they can do,
slander us or disrupt our supply channels."
Rui Xi, who came from a black-hearted Breeding House, was very familiar with these underhanded tactics.
Rui Xi's deduction made Da You give her a thumbs up, "So amazing!!!"
"Ga-o!"
Incineroar followed suit.
Rui Xi shrugged, "You'll know if you interact more with other Breeding Houses."
Da You quickly shook his head: "No, I'm not leaving. This is my first and last."
"That's why I say you're lucky."
In Rui Xi's eyes, Da You was a simpleton with simpleton's luck.
Li Wei was not simply optimistic,
"However, a period of reduced customer flow is inevitable, so everyone should be mentally prepared."
Leon displayed his optimistic spirit: "No matter what, we just need to do our best!"
Comrade Wenhui nodded: "If you have free time, you don't have to stay in the Center completely; you can do your own things."
Comrade Wenhui plans to discuss what Pokemon to breed during this period.
Vulpix? Eevee? Rockruff?
Or the classic starter Pokemon?
These are all very popular Pokemon,
there's no worry about them not selling.
Don't even think about Growlithe; they are controlled by the Alliance, and only a small portion of Growlithe will be released.
Initially, they definitely can't breed too many types.
If they are to start breeding, some preliminary preparations must also begin.
Li Wei nodded: "Perfect, I can go take the Senior Breeder exam."
He still has a main quest,
and Senior Breeder is one part of it.
Pokemon Item Lottery Tickets are another matter; he's very interested in the random skill upgrades inside.
If his Master Class All Eyes on Me upgraded, wouldn't he soar?
But to be honest, what Li Wei wanted to upgrade more was Breeding, Scan, or Eye of Identification.
For Cooking, Energy Cube, and Poffin, Li Wei could grind proficiency on his own.
His Energy Cube making skill, due to selling, had almost reached max proficiency without him realizing it.
Energy Cube (Advanced): (88,545/100,000)
The upgrade is just around the corner.
Poffin, because it wasn't sold and was simply consumed internally by the employees' Pokemon, was a bit slower.
But this ensures Li Wei's reputation.
He's not in a hurry to ascend to heaven; a little slower is fine.
He still had Mapo Tofu (B-rank) and Crab Roe Lion's Head (B-rank) recipes that he hadn't replicated yet; these were all challenges he needed to overcome.
Da You chuckled: "Right, I need to sign up for the Intermediate Breeder assessment!"
Rui Xi raised her hand, "Aunt Wen Hui, I'm somewhat interested in Pokemon breeding."
Comrade Wenhui smiled: "Then let's do it together."
Shion was full of energy: "I'll also study hard!"
Xiao Rou said softly: "Mhm, I'll also work hard to make customers satisfied!"
With such a group of employees, Li Wei didn't believe the Breeding Center wouldn't get through this.
...
Know yourself, know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
Li Wei was putting this saying into practice;
he was gathering information about Tian Guan Breeding House.
The constant notifications in the chat group caught Li Wei's attention.
Brock: "The 24th Youth Breeder Competition has been confirmed, and the finals will be held in Hearthome City in Sinnoh."
As the Gym Leader of Pewter Gym, after various events, Brock also embarked on the path of a Breeder.
Ethan: "Hearthome City, that's a bit far for me. I still have work to do at the Breeding House."
Brock: "The top 32 start in Hearthome City. The preliminaries and elimination rounds are held in various regions."
Lt. Surge: "It's not like you'll get first place just by going."
Red: "Breeder Competition? Forget it, I'll stick to training."
Qinglv: "@Li Wei, you can participate in this competition. The rewards are generous, and I'm one of the judges."
Li Wei: "Why does it sound like I'm going through the back door? I'll consider it."
Lt. Surge: "Beep beep, yellow card warning for driving once!"
Ethan: "Beep beep, children's card!"
Ethan and Lt. Surge have been muted by Qinglv for 5 minutes.
Only five minutes? Qinglv is truly merciful.
Li Wei, of course, knew about this competition.
It's the top event for young Breeders, held every three years, and only Breeders under 30 are allowed to participate.
His grandfather, father, and mother had all participated in this Breeder Competition.
Speaking of which, Li Wei's father and mother left a significant mark on the Breeder Competition.
During the semi-finals of the competition, his father confessed to Comrade Wenhui live on broadcast.
His mother, of course, agreed, and then the two got together and have been together ever since.
[Ding, new side quest detected...]