Harry Potter and the Candy Factory

#197 - New Department

"Finished!"

As dusk approached, Luo Su's triumphant cry echoed through the factory, instantly triggering a tidal wave of cheers from within.

Mountains of Christmas candies, all meticulously packaged, stood before them. Each elf wore a radiant smile, their eyes brimming with unconcealed pride and fervor.

Amidst the jubilant crowd, Luo Su lowered his rolled-up sleeves, wiped a few beads of sweat from his forehead, and exhaled in relief.

Finally, the task that had occupied them for months had reached its perfect conclusion.

Soon, these candies, infused with their dedication, would be dispersed to every candy shop in the British wizarding world, becoming the most anticipated gift for children during Christmas.

"Now! Open the factory doors and send them out!"

As the elves' excitement subsided slightly, Luo Su promptly issued the next command.

He shouted and waved his hands, urging them on.

The well-organized workers quickly mobilized, returning to their respective stations to begin the final stage of the process.

"Creak!"

As the towering factory doors, several meters high, swung open on their hinges, the elves spontaneously raised their hands toward the mountain of candies.

In the next moment, countless shimmering lights intertwined, varying in intensity but resonating and connecting with each other in perfect harmony.

The flowing magic transformed into a surging river, formed from the convergence of numerous streams. The澎湃 and pervasive power was enough to deeply震撼 anyone who witnessed this scene.

The original mountain of goods seemed to lose its weight, effortlessly lifted and suspended in mid-air.

"To the Floo Network!"

Luo Su continued to command, pointing towards the door, shouting.

"Rumble!"

Under the guidance, tons of candies formed a massive dragon in the air, obscuring the evening twilight and casting blurred shadows on the ground, as they hurtled towards the Floo Network, dedicated to supplying merchants…

When the goods traversed most of the factory and arrived at the dedicated supply warehouse, the elves were already prepared.

Rows of large fireplaces were neatly arranged, with rectangular brass plaques above each opening, marking the destination of each fireplace.

"Goods for Leston's Candy Shop, come here!"

An elf shouted in a shrill voice, while hastily throwing prepared Floo Powder into the fireplace. →

"Dahl's Candy Shop—"

"Sheldon's! Sheldon's Confectionery!"

"Honeydukes!"

… … …

The rising and falling voices echoed continuously, and each message received the most timely response—packages of sorted candies flew into the fireplace according to their needs, disappearing with a "Puff!" in the幽green flames.

As the originally vast quantity of goods dwindled with each diversion, the massive dragon shrank by nearly half in the blink of an eye, and the speed of disappearance accelerated with the continued shouts.

"The last one is…Borgin and Burkes!"

… … … … … … … … … … … … …

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Come in."

Charlie, while studying a document with indecipherable writing, said casually without looking up.

The office door opened, and Luo Su, having completed his task and tidied himself up, walked in with an undisguised cheerful gait.

"Good evening, my dear Master Charlie!"

Standing before the desk, Luo Su puffed out his chest and proudly reported,

"All the candies have been delivered to every candy shop. The task you assigned me is perfectly completed!"

Hearing this, Charlie finally put down the document in his hand, carefully placing it on the desk. He looked up at Luo Su, who was beaming, and couldn't help but smile.

"Well done, Luo Su. I knew I could count on you for something like this."

He nodded, giving Luo Su sincere praise without reservation.

"It is my honor! Respected Master Charlie!"

Having received affirmation, Luo Su puffed out his chest even more, raised his head high, and replied loudly,

"Being able to do something within my power for you is what I have always strived for!"

"Next is rest…"

Charlie stroked the ring on his finger, relaxed his body, leaned straight back in his chair, found a comfortable position, and couldn't help but sigh,

"This should be our most relaxing time. Give the elves a vacation and let them have some fun.

And the Christmas tree and decorations should also be prepared… I ordered a lot from Weasley before, and he will deliver them tomorrow morning… and then…"

Listening to Charlie's rambling, Luo Su carefully noted everything in his notebook, and planned the corresponding arrangements to be made after returning.

When Charlie finished speaking, he didn't linger any longer.

"Then, Master, if there's nothing else, I'll go prepare…"

He put away his notebook, raised his head, and asked for instructions.

"Well, that…"

Charlie was about to nod, allowing him to leave, when he suddenly thought of something.

For a moment, the words he was about to say got stuck in his throat.

After a moment's pause, he glanced at the document on his desk and said again,

"I almost forgot. Actually, I have something else here and I'd like to hear your thoughts…"

"What is it, Master?"

Luo Su retracted the foot he had almost stepped out, blinked his eyes, and asked as usual.

"…I plan to add a new department after Christmas…"

However, before Charlie could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Luo Su.