Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 301 The Weasley Brothers' Business Acumen

Slughorn's arrival injected another dose of excitement into Hogwarts, which was already brimming with energy and spirit.

Thus, the only remaining piece of the Hogwarts imperfect puzzle is Professor Trelawney of the Divination class.
However, this imperfection is acceptable, and no one will care—after all, even if you change the divination professor, the result will be the same.

Starting at the end of January, the entire Hogwarts was like a train running at full speed, carrying students over one goal after another.

Now, even first graders can clearly explain their understanding of the five stages of spellcasting, and they can discuss and learn from each other, constantly moving forward on the path of perfecting spellcasting.

Once they have a solid theoretical foundation, they can test what they have learned by going to the Duel Tower for practical experience—although many students prefer to explore theory through actual combat.

The second-year students finally completed their basic spellcasting training before the new year and officially began learning intermediate magic.

Through extensive practical experience, third-year students mastered more than five intermediate spells on average and were adept at using them in battle.

However, due to differences in combat talent, very few students can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary; most still rely on rigid applications, at most using different formulas.

The fourth-grade students had all mastered the formation, but their affectionate interactions didn't disappear; in fact, something happened that even worried Li Wei.
The fourth-grade students are getting too close.

This isn't a bad thing.

However, the prevalence of romantic relationships made him somewhat uncomfortable—he disliked that students' relationships were based on some kind of illusion and passion.

But Professor McGonagall expressed a different opinion on this matter—or rather, most students didn't care about it.

After observing for a while and exchanging ideas with other professors, Li Wei arrived at an answer that left him somewhat speechless:
It seems that in their minds, having multiple romantic relationships is not a shameful thing, but rather a sign of being popular and charming.
Okay, although this is true to some extent.

After figuring this out, Li Wei stopped worrying about it. Speaking of which, it seems his disciple Cedric has recently started dating a Chinese girl named Zhang Qiu.

Li Wei ignored the matter—he used to believe that emotions would only distract him.

But now he believes that all experiences are meaningful—Cedric's choice to share his precious time with someone he cherishes during the prime of his life is perhaps not a problem.

Who knows, this experience might even unleash the magic of 'love'.

Is it really that easy?

Li Wei sorted out his thoughts, dressed neatly, and went out—his two assistants still followed behind him.

The Ministry of Magic's communication device has been designed, and as the designer, he is going to attend the initial launch ceremony, which can be considered as temporarily overseeing the operation and checking for any potential problems.

"professor--?"

The two assistants looked at Li Wei with suspicion.

"No—it's nothing, let's go."

It was still that narrow and dilapidated red telephone booth.

As a emotionless woman's voice came through the microphone, the elevator began to descend.

It was the first time the two assistants had been to the Ministry of Magic, but they still tried to remain calm, their faces expressionless.

Li Wei led them forward with great strides—unlike the last time when no one recognized him at all.

He had only taken a few steps with his two assistants when someone greeted him.

"Professor Li Wei! You're here for the ceremony, right?"

The newcomer had striking red hair, and upon hearing his enthusiastic voice, Li Wei immediately recognized him—Arthur Weasley, the father of the Weasley brothers.

Oh, right, he's also an official of the Ministry of Magic. "Mr. Weasley? Hello." Levi extended his hand.

"Just call me Arthur! Our children are so lucky to have you taking care of them!"

I heard everything from Fred; your research made them a lot of money—although Molly doesn't think it's a good thing, I think it's a good thing for children to have their own pursuits.”

"I helped them make a lot of money?"

Li Wei seemed somewhat puzzled.

Arthur's heart skipped a beat when he saw that the man didn't know, but he still forced himself to speak:

"I'm not entirely clear on the specifics—but that toy you were researching—isn't it an alchemical device that can fire magic by pulling a trigger?"

"Hmm—I know about the alchemical pistol."

Li Wei nodded, a hint of curiosity showing on his calm face—Did Gemini profit from his alchemical pistol?

After more than a year of rewards, except for the first-year students, students in other grades have basically achieved alchemical pistol freedom—did they sell their extra pistols to the freshmen?
Arthur observed Levi's expression and, after confirming that he wouldn't be angry, continued:
"Didn't you create that magic trick for taking photos and uploading them? The kids said it was pretty difficult—"

Li Wei nodded, increasingly confused about what the other person was trying to say.

"So—they saw a business opportunity in it—they changed the inlay magic in your alchemy pistol to that photography magic—so that even younger students who can't master that magic can still enjoy the function of taking pictures."

They seem to have found a partner, selling three Galleons at a time, but still there's no market for them.

After confirming that Levi wouldn't be angry, Arthur's face showed a mixture of pride and embarrassment—the children's love for tinkering with these things was, in a way, a trait inherited from him.

However, in the presence of wizards with a slightly more ruthless style, these were considered petty and lowly hobbies, and he himself was often ridiculed by other purebloods—though he didn't care.

"A genius idea—"

Li Wei nodded calmly, giving a statement of affirmation.

Arthur's expression became even more agitated.

As they registered the wands, Levi casually remarked to Arthur:

"But they're only in fourth grade, right? I remember alchemy is something you can only learn in fifth grade. How did they master it?"

“Uh—I was shocked to say that too.” Arthur paused for a moment, then continued, “It seems to be because of his team members—I don’t really know the specifics.”

They actually made a group of Slytherin friends—I don't mean it badly, I'm just surprised.
In short, it appears that their friends provided them with the necessary knowledge, and then the group completed the project through self-study and research.

“They should have told me—if this were at school, I would have given Gryffindor 20 points.”

Levi retrieved the registered wand and continued on with Arthur—Arthur's pride as a father clearly reached its peak at this moment.

His face flushed red as he began to discuss Levi's 'inventions' with him—he had always been quite interested in Muggle items, but he hadn't studied them as thoroughly as Levi.

Even without the child connection, he had long wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with the other person.

"That's Arthur Weasley? How did this guy manage to get on Professor Levi's good side so quickly?"
It seems the Weasleys aren't as stupid as people say.

The security wizard watched the four people leave, lost in thought.

(End of this chapter)