Hogwarts: Jade, stop controlling Harry!

The street corner where the antique shop is located.

Inside a Chinese noodle shop.

Steaming bowls of ramen were served to the table one by one, accompanied by some refreshing and appetizing side dishes. The restaurant was doing very well, and the place was bustling with activity.

Most of the people eating here are Chinese.

Harry also learned the term "Chinatown" for the first time from Jackie Chan.

According to Uncle Long.

This is where immigrants from the far east gradually gathered, settled, and lived, eventually forming the area with its distinctive Eastern cultural characteristics.

As for why it's called Chinatown...

It was to commemorate the glorious empire called "Tang" that once existed on that land, and to express longing for their hometown.

Harry only vaguely understood what he was hearing.

However, because of Uncle Dragon and his father, Harry also felt a bit more longing and affection for that distant and mysterious country.

If the opportunity arises.

Harry also wanted to visit Uncle Dragon and his father's hometown.

"I wish I could go there and see it for myself," Harry said softly, without hiding his thoughts, his tone tinged with regret.

However, Harry felt that there was probably no chance.

Unless he stays here for a very long time, long enough that he's an adult and can go to a very far place on his own.

Upon hearing this, Jackie Chan comforted Harry, saying, "Don't worry, Harry, there will always be opportunities."

Harry nodded.

He and Uncle Long tacitly avoided mentioning the food left in the antique shop's kitchen.

The food won't go to waste either; some stray cats in the neighborhood will be wiped out before the next day!

.....

Meanwhile, on the other side, his father, who was leisurely peeling garlic cloves, was very interested in the method Harry used for cleaning.

According to Harry.

After he returned from shopping at the supermarket, he noticed that his father and Uncle Long were still not awake, so he thought he would help clean up the antique shop.

Harry was naturally very experienced at doing this kind of thing, and at first he honestly did the cleaning himself.

But while tidying up, Harry suddenly had a wild idea—what if he could use magic to help him clean?

So Harry started tidying up while trying to cast the spell again.

Harry initially drew on his experience with the villains in the Mafia, staring at an area and silently thinking, "I want to make this place cleaner!"

Unfortunately, no matter how hard Harry tried to meditate, the dust and stains didn't disappear into thin air.

Then Harry wondered what if he wanted the rag in his hand to clean for him automatically?

Harry's little experiment actually succeeded!

The mop, broom, and rag that Harry had just used seemed to come alive in an instant.

They will wipe and clean the store as Harry expects.

Although the broom and rag would stop again after a short while, Harry kept reactivating them.

With these tools to free up his hands, Harry easily cleaned his father's antique shop inside and out.

Harry was a little embarrassed when he brought these things up.

But for Dad, this was a huge shock.

In this world, many ordinary people can eventually become Qi mages or magicians through hard work and study.

But righteousness also has its favorites.

A small number of people are born with magical abilities and can use magic without needing complicated spellcasting processes.

Harry was one of them.

The old man had thought that Harry was quite talented, but he never expected that Harry could achieve this without any formal training!

Harry is simply a natural-born talent for learning air magic.

Suddenly, the idea of ​​taking on apprentices, which the old man had never considered for many years, resurfaced and began to stir within him.

Perhaps it's time for this old man, who's practically on his deathbed, to find a disciple to carry on his legacy...

...

"Harry, have some garlic." The old man handed Harry some peeled, off-white garlic cloves.

"Thanks, Dad!"

Harry was engrossed in the delicious noodles he had never eaten before, and hurriedly took the garlic his father handed him.

Upon seeing this, Jackie Chan opened his mouth as if to say something.

But Harry had already popped a whole clove of garlic into his mouth.

The result is!

Harry, who had never eaten raw garlic before, was choked by the pungent and spicy taste, which brought tears to his eyes and made him cry.

"Cough cough..." Harry coughed and cried at the same time.

He seemed somewhat at a loss.

On the contrary, the old man and Jackie Chan on the other side couldn't help but smile when they saw this.

"Have some noodles, Harry, that won't be spicy," Jackie Chan said patiently. "Maybe you can try starting with a small bite."

Harry quickly scooped up a forkful of ramen and put it in his mouth. Actually, he really wanted to try eating noodles with chopsticks.

Because that's how Jackie Chan and his father eat.

Unfortunately, Harry felt his clumsy hands wouldn't obey him, and he couldn't pick up the slippery noodles even after several attempts.

As expected, Uncle Long hadn't lied to him. After taking a bite of the noodles, a novel flavor burst forth in Harry's mouth. The warm noodles diluted the spiciness of the raw garlic cloves, creating a unique taste instead.

Harry's eyes lit up; he finally understood why his father had handed him the garlic cloves.

Jackie Chan then said to his father with a hint of reproach, "Dad, Harry is still young and shouldn't eat spicy food."

On the contrary, his father had a nonchalant expression and said with a smile, "Garlic not only cuts through the greasiness, but it can also be used to detoxify. Eat more, Harry."

Harry nodded obediently.

A hint of regret flashed behind the old man's glasses.

He quite liked this well-behaved and sensible child, who made him feel somewhat sorry for her.

Harry also meets all of his father's requirements for a disciple.

It's a pity that Harry can't stay here for long.

Although Uncle was held back by the matter of Shendu and couldn't immediately find a way to bring Xiaoyu back, neither Uncle nor Jackie Chan could abandon Xiaoyu.

If it's only for a short time, then what's the point of taking him as an apprentice?

However, based on his father's many years of experience, Harry's proactive behavior—helping with cooking and cleaning—might suggest something beyond his kind and considerate nature...

"Harry, there's something your father wants to ask you."

Finally, after slowly slurping a few noodles, Dad put down his chopsticks and asked Harry in a kind tone.

Upon hearing this, Harry, who had just learned to eat ramen with garlic cloves and was sweating profusely but feeling extremely satisfied, immediately looked up at his father.

"Dad, please tell me!"

"Harry, keep eating, it's okay." If Jade saw her father's attitude towards Harry, she would definitely shout that it was unfair!

Even her father had never been this gentle with her!

But what can adults do when they prefer children who are sensible and obedient?

Even if Xiaoyu had a whole day to herself, she would never think of cleaning the shop or anything like that; she wouldn't even consider it.

It's no wonder that Daddy favors Harry a bit more.

Of course, this favoritism was merely out of pity for a child with a tragic past.

Harry nodded, looking slightly nervous.

He tried to pull himself together, but instead of continuing to eat his noodles, he looked at his father, waiting for the problems that were about to arise.

Harry had a premonition.

This question might determine whether he can become his father's apprentice and learn magic from him!