Hogwarts Crawler

When they saw Ambrosio, Bernard and the others were ready to attack. If the other party planned to attack, four spells would attack from behind.

But Ambrosio's move directly defeated them.

"What is this...?"

Adam looked at Ambrosio in surprise.

What does this mean, courtesy first and then force?

"Honeydukes Candy Store will be closed soon."

Ambrosio did not answer Adam's question, but said this sentence with some loneliness.

Adam did not say anything, but silently waited for the other party's next words. Ambrosio said this, it is impossible that he thought that he would be soft-hearted as a student, so he asked him to let them go.

"I asked many regular customers why they chose your candy over mine, and their answers were surprisingly consistent - because your candy tastes better."

Ambrosio paused, and then continued:

"But when I asked them what was wrong with my candy, they couldn't tell me... but it just wasn't tasty enough."

From Ambrosio's words, Adam suddenly realized what he wanted to say.

The other party obviously didn't simply regard making candy as a way to make money, but had a certain love for candy, and was able to gain a great sense of accomplishment in making and selling candy to everyone.

As Adam's store continued to encroach on his customer base, his biggest concern was not the sharp drop in income, but why people didn't choose his candy, and what was wrong with his candy?

And when he really investigated, the result made him a little confused.

Taste? Mouthfeel? No one could say what was wrong, but the customer's reply was that it was not tasty enough.

"Nothing is wrong, but it just doesn't taste good." This is probably the biggest blow to a pastry chef or even a chef, not to mention that Ambrosio is a chef who loves his career and regards it as his ideal.

You should know that Adam's current market is only within Hogwarts, while Honeydukes' customers include the entire British wizarding world. The impact caused by Adam is not even a serious injury to Honeydukes, but the other party still decided to close the store...

Obviously, his ideals were severely hit, so much so that he even had to give up this career.

Adam re-examined Ambrosio. Well, he admitted that he had some stereotypes about this bald man with a lot of flesh at first, but now he seems to be quite cute.

"Now that I've really seen you, Adam, I want to know...what's wrong with my candy?"

Ambrosio couldn't help but look at Adam in confusion, and before Adam could speak, he said:

"Ah, forget it, this kind of business secrets, just pretend I haven't asked..."

"Actually, it's not a business secret."

Adam shook his head:

"Actually, what I make is not something very mysterious, basically all created by Muggle chefs."

"...Muggle chef?"

Ambrosio was a little stunned after getting this answer.

"Wizards always look down on the power of Muggles, but they don't know that the biggest difference between humans and other creatures is not magic, but brains and creativity."

Adam opened the box in his hand, took out a piece of coconut ice cream and took a bite:

"You are too obsessed with those magical effects, so your understanding of taste only stays on hard candy and soft candy, and whether to add fruits or spices. In contrast, Muggle chefs have no magic, but their creativity makes their works far more colorful than those of wizards."

Adam took out another coconut ice cream, and the pink, glimmering pastry turned snow-white after passing through Adam's hand:

"Try it?"

Ambrosio took it and took a bite, and couldn't help but stand there, his eyes blank.

The crispy coconut on the outside, the soft glutinous rice in the middle, and the cold coconut ice cream inside bring rich taste layers, and the not-so-sweet taste complements the refreshing coconut fragrance.

"Is it delicious?"

"... Delicious!"

Ambrosio ate the coconut-flavored snow meringue in a few bites and couldn't help but sigh:

"Let me choose, I also like the candy you make more. It turns out that I have been on the wrong path for so many years..."

"It can't be said to be wrong. After all, on the basis of deliciousness, everyone must also want candy to have strange effects, but these effects can only be added points and less harmless embellishments, and cannot become an obstacle to taste."

Adam looked at Ambrosio who was lost in thought, and suddenly an idea flashed:

"You said that Honeydukes Candy Store is going to close, so have you thought about what to do next?""Oh? I was originally planning to travel with my wife to various places, to wizards' gathering places in other countries, to improve our candy-making skills. I have saved a lot of money over the years... When I think my skills have made new breakthroughs, I will reopen Honeydukes Candy Store."

Ambrosio glanced at his fingers still stained with coconut flakes:

"But now, I think I will probably go to Muggle cities and try the candies made by Muggle chefs?"

"Well... Actually, I have a suggestion. I wonder if you are interested."

Adam looked around:

"I actually plan to buy a store in Hogsmeade Village after graduation."

"What..."

Ambrosio was stunned,

"So, you are interested in this store? I don't have any objection to this..."

"No, no, no~"

Adam stretched out his finger and shook it:

"What I want to say is, are you interested in working in my store?"

I am not only interested in your store, but also in you, your wife, and the customer base and influence accumulated by Honeydukes Candy Store over the years!

Ambrosio frowned, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Adam say:

"Don't rush to refuse, don't you want to know how my desserts are made?"

"..."

Hearing this, Ambrosio swallowed back the refusal that was about to come to his mouth.

"And even if you go to learn those recipes, they may not teach you. How much time do you have to learn?"

Ambrosio's eyes showed obvious hesitation.

"Become my employee. I can teach you things that you may not be able to learn even if you travel around the world~"

"Why do you want to do this?"

Ambrosio couldn't help but speak,

"You can complete the production and sales of candy by yourself. There is no need to recruit us... defeated opponents."

Adam raised his mouth slightly.

Don't worry if you have any questions. Adam's mother in his previous life once said: Customers who ask questions are the ones who really intend to spend money. Those who say "hmmmm" to everything you say are just looking around.

So Adam's talent in business can be regarded as a family tradition X2.

"I don't think we are in direct competition, Mr. Froome. After all, our goal is to make customers feel happy and happy."

Adam smiled and stretched out his hand to Ambrosio, silently strengthening the effect of the love card.

The aura of intelligence reduction... No, the art of deception, activated!