Chapter 80: May’s Plan to Make Money While Waiting

Vientiane Book Cafe. 

May was so disappointed with her boss Lockhart that she even considered resigning. But when she thought about how difficult it was to find a job now, she immediately gave up the idea. All this stemmed from the fact that the business plan she submitted was rejected.

She was originally in a good mood on the day of the physical examination. After all, free physical examinations were only available in large companies. But after she returned to the book cafe and met the boss, she put her carefully crafted business plan, with the help of Iron Man Tony Stark, in front of him.

The plan was laid out in detail. She had specially customized 20 Iron Man dolls and put up 10 Iron Man posters, including the placement. It could be said that as long as the boss approved, it could be started immediately. And the most important thing was that it was authorized by Tony Stark beforehand. Well, actually, Iron Man agreed mainly because he was dissatisfied with being rejected that day. Tony Stark also wanted to see his image occupy the wizard professor's territory, and with the support of this bad thought, he readily agreed.

Of course, May didn't know this. She only knew that according to her plan, the traffic of the book cafe would increase explosively. The first high-end Iron Man-themed book cafe in New York authorized by Iron Man himself was about to be established. You don't have to think twice to know how hot this would be.

But the result... 

Damn it, the boss actually blocked her plan to make money. Suddenly, she wanted to buy this Vientiane Book Cafe herself and then launch her grand plan. Unfortunately, she had no money. Not having money is the original sin! She couldn't think about it anymore; the more she thought about it, the angrier she felt. While May was reading the book, she kept reminding herself, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. The boss is a business idiot, and you don't deserve to have the same level of knowledge as him."

May only felt that she couldn't control herself at all, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Suddenly! An idea came to her mind, and she decided to give it one last try. Once the idea arose, it seemed to be deeply ingrained and continued to grow and expand in May's mind. While thinking about it, she looked at study room 101. This morning, she saw her boss sitting in the study room and never coming out. After thinking about it, she stood up and decided to give her boss one last push. So, with firm eyes, May strode towards study room 101.

At this moment, Lockhart looked at the three lists in front of him and briefly checked the general information. When he found that there was no problem, he nodded slightly. Although he knew that the two mages would not do anything because of such a trivial matter, the actions that should be taken are still necessary. In the long run, people managing people cannot be better than mechanisms managing people. Just follow the process and do what was agreed in advance so that everyone can rest assured. Friendships aside, business is business after all. Mixing friendship with business will basically ruin either the business or the friendship. Lockhart understood this truth in his previous life. This is a valuable experience that he gained at the expense of several friendships.

Almost at the same time, the two mages also raised their heads, indicating that everything was fine. Then Lockhart stood up and waved his wand gently across the study.

"Space extension!" 

"Space extension!" 

After several spatial extension spells were cast, the space of the entire study expanded more than three times in an instant. Immediately afterward, Lockhart controlled the desk to move to a corner. Then he waved his wand to control the resources earned from this potion business in his space bag and placed them in front of him. The same was true for Kaecilius and Morin. The three of them looked at a pile of various magic metals, magic items, and other magic resources placed in front of everyone.

To ensure that his business can continue, he believed that he must provide effective stimulation to everyone for the first time. And what is the most effective stimulus? In his previous life, after a project was successfully completed, he would go to the bank to withdraw cash, put a thick stack in it, and place it in front of each researcher according to each person's contribution. Maybe he could transfer the money directly, but what he liked best was direct cash. The stimulus given by cash is much higher than the stimulus brought by digital changes.

As he specifically emphasized, the resources earned this time must be taken out and placed in front of the three of them. Let them see for themselves how much benefit the potion business brings them. Only in this way, Lockhart believes, will they continue to do it with heart without saying anything. Although the method is a bit crude, it is quite practical. Of course, it's definitely not appropriate to do this every time, but you must give enough stimulation the first time.

To be honest, after seeing the massive magic resources, he felt a surge of heat rising in his chest, which could be said to be full of motivation. At the same time, Kaecilius and Morin were very excited when they saw such a large amount of magic resources in front of them. They believed that this business was very necessary to continue.

Then, Lockhart waved his wand and controlled each magical resource to be placed together in different categories. It has to be said that the magic in the world of Harry Potter is far superior to the magic of Kamar Taj in terms of practical life. With a slight wave of the wand and a movement of thought, a large amount of magic resources floated in the air, and then slowly landed in various locations on the ground in a very orderly manner, slowly outlining a large rectangular shape.

At this time, Kaecilius and Morin looked at the various magic resources classified into categories and placed in front of them, with a trace of satisfaction flashing in their eyes. According to the previously signed contract, Lockhart received 50% for providing core resources, while Kaecilius and Morin each received 25%.

At this moment, Lockhart was concentrating on identifying each type of magical resource. This time when he returns to the Harry Potter world, he will definitely show off his talents, and he must consume these magical resources no matter what. Otherwise, how could he not get back his money after working so hard to sell so many potions? And he still owes Snape a large sum of gold galleons. Lockhart, Kaecilius, and Morin were concentrating on identifying and counting all magic materials, magic items, magic metals, and other resources.

Suddenly, Lockhart frowned slightly. He sensed that someone outside was approaching the study.

Knock! Knock! Knock! 

There was a knock on the door.

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