Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 252 Mission Announcement Board

Since the emoji feature was launched, many figures have appeared in the castle, their faces flushed as they look at the manual.

Li Wei didn't need to observe it specifically; he could tell how effective it was simply by looking at the magic data uploaded to the backend of the manual.

Just as he expected—in this way, lower-grade students essentially gained an additional painless form of mental enlightenment training.

When drama is taught in fourth grade, it might bring him some surprises.

"Barton, let's begin."

Li Wei peeled a hard-boiled egg and began to enjoy his breakfast.

"Yes."

The house-elf Barton, carrying a thick stack of letters, stood respectfully to the side and reported in a steady voice:

"The first letter is from the International Spell Innovation Association. They invite you to serve as the honorary chairman of their chapter next year and hope that you can publish an academic paper on forging with fire."

"Please decline on my behalf: This spell involves too much knowledge, and a single report cannot cover it. I don't have the energy to do this right now."

Moreover, he wasn't generous enough to reveal his exclusive magic to the public—giving it to Hogwarts students was one thing, but teaching it indiscriminately to all wizards in the wizarding world was quite another.

"Yes."

Patton tossed the first letter onto the desk beside him and continued:

"Madame Maxime, the headmistress of Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in France, wrote to request that three teaching assistants be sent to her early next month to learn about Hogwarts' innovative and superior teaching methods."

Principal Karkaroff of the Durmstrang School of Magic in Germany used somewhat vague language, but conveyed a similar meaning: both of them hoped you would share some experience in your reply.

"It's polite to decline. Hogwarts isn't mature enough to be open to the public for casual visits yet."

As for teaching experience, have George write it down for them.

"Yes, Master."

After taking notes, Patton continued:
"The Egyptian Ministry of Magic—Department of Alchemy and Archaeology—has extended an invitation to you to serve as an advisor in their work on deciphering the spells found in the newly discovered pharaoh's tomb, scheduled for next summer."

The Alchemy Association, under the Swiss Magic Council, has sent an invitation to you to become one of the observers on the Alchemy Standards Drafting Committee and to participate in the excavation and exploration of ancient ruins left by a certain alchemy master.

Additionally, there is a private letter from Norway, signed 'Northern Scholar,' hoping to discuss with you the connection between weather and elemental resonance.

How many more letters like this will we receive?

Li Wei rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache—these things were bothering him.

Each letter tried to extract knowledge from him or to get him involved in some exploration project as a laborer—but these things were of no use to him now and were just a waste of his time.

"There are 36 letters left today."

"Even if I could be in two places at once, I still couldn't agree to them all, right?"

Li Wei smiled at Patton and gave the order:

"From now on, apart from letters from people I know, don't report anything else to me. You can handle everything yourself. Just tell me the results."

Li Wei popped a bright red strawberry into his mouth, then, as if remembering something, gave the order:
"Here's what we'll do: make a list of all the exploration work related to those ruins and assign it to the sixth and seventh graders."

"Didn't these people want my help? Let them mentor the younger ones first, and once we've made some concrete progress, I'll help them analyze the situation."

Li Wei's thoughts became clearer as he spoke.

"Well, I'll go see Professor McGonagall later, and then we can put up a task notice board in the center of the Great Hall."

Collect all these invitations and put them on the task board, noting the time, location, and compensation, and let sixth and seventh graders apply for them as work internships.

If they do well, I can spearhead the establishment of a magic company after they graduate, as a way to explore new career paths for them.

Barton nodded, parchment fluttering beside him, quills automatically recording Levi's requests.

"Yes, but the current sixth and seventh graders are still a bit inexperienced; some of them might not be able to protect themselves well."

After thinking for a moment, Li Wei casually grabbed a few Galleons—in a flash of lightning, these Galleons transformed into round badges, all marked with Li Wei's Beacon.

“I’ve changed my mind, Barton. This part requires you to do a more careful screening—fewer tasks and slower pace are fine.”

They only issue official mission invitations, and each student who accepts the mission has to be given this badge or that badge, and I have to explain how to use it to them.

"I'll intervene if we encounter any danger—make sure we clearly communicate the specific safe area." "Yes, I've got it all."

Patton bowed respectfully.

Li Wei thought for a moment and then continued:
"That's too much of a burden on you. You shouldn't go to the kitchen anymore. Just focus on handling this part of the tasks. What do you think?"

"I have no objection—"

Patton paused for a moment, then continued:
"Master, do you still remember Dobby?"

"Dobby? Of course, that little guy who longs for freedom, isn't he?"

“Yes,” Barton nodded, and continued, “Actually, he knows a lot of house-elves, and they aren’t treated very well, if possible.”

What do you want me to do?

Li Wei sensed the hesitation in Patton's words.

Barton's face showed a rare hesitation and struggle. After a moment of internal conflict, he continued:

"Several house-elves have broken away from their owners at Dobby's urging. If this continues, I'm afraid they might do something dangerous. They just want a job."

Could the owner please hire them and find them a place to work?

"This is easy to handle."

Li Wei thought about it carefully for a while.

House-elves are both useful and dangerous creatures; if not properly managed, they can easily cause trouble.

Barton has served him for so long, and if he could, Levi would not want things to develop to the point where he would have to take action against his own people.

"Here's what we'll do. I'll take on any number of them. You just need to put in a lot of effort and assign them tasks. But everyone has to sign a new contract with me and they absolutely cannot attack the wizards."

"Thank you for your kindness."

Patton bowed deeply once again.

Li Wei waved his hand.

"Now that it's settled, let's get started."

Li Wei sighed and got up, preparing to go out.

Another day with a packed schedule is about to begin.

If I hadn't come up with another solution today, I'm afraid even my summer and winter vacations would have been filled with trivial matters from the outside world.

As he begins to make a name for himself in the magical world, more and more responsibilities come his way.

Unbeknownst to him, he seemed to be pushed along by the tide of events and responsibilities, and he found himself somewhat powerless to control his own destiny.

"Good morning, Professor!"

Not long after Li Wei left the office, young men and women ran past him happily, their energy and enthusiasm overflowing from their voices, which was so pleasant to hear that it brought a sense of spring to the barren land.

"Hello."

Li Wei waved to them.

After rounding a bend, a continuous stream of greetings rang out again.

"Good morning, Professor!"

"Professor, you still seem so listless today!"

Li Wei greeted the students one by one and walked toward Professor McGonagall's office.

My mood gradually became more comfortable during this process.

Well, the wizarding world is currently lacking in talent, which is why everyone is eyeing him and Dumbledore to exploit.

Things will always get better once the next generation, full of hope, grows up.

(End of this chapter)