Chapter 295 I Want to Climb to the Top Step by Step

Linlangtian Courtyard seems to have never been so lively. It seems to have been cold and out of tune with the secular world since its establishment.

If the old house in the slum neighborhood in Zhang Xiao's memory, which was shabby but warm, represented the entry of Zhang Chengdao's family into the world.

Then Linlangtian Courtyard represents the exit from the world. Zhang Chengdao decided to take his family away from the secular world and let Zhang Xiao stand in a slightly higher place to look at the world from an unprecedented perspective.

Take a look at this world that he needs to protect in the future.

But today, because of Zhang Xiao's sudden whim, the restaurant in Linlangtian Courtyard is already a sea of ​​joy.

Zhang Xiao held a glass of juice with a faint smile on his face, and just stared at everything in front of him. This is a scene that the original book in the previous life could not imagine.

Lucius and Arthur didn't know what was going on, and decided to compete in drinking. Now Lucius's face is as red as the hair of the Weasley family.

Arthur's face turned paler, and he was still holding a large glass of liquor, grinning at Lucius, and drank it viciously.

Mr. Granger loudly told Sirius, Bill and Charlie about his work. Under the blessing of alcohol, he patted his chest loudly, saying that his dental technology was far ahead in Britain.

Charlie was obviously drunk too. The short and strong man raised a glass of wine and gulped down a big mouthful, then wiped his mouth:

"Well, if - if our protected area also has, burp -" he burped loudly: "An excellent dentist like you would be - that would be good"

"Oh?" Although he drank a lot, the words dentistry, teeth, and doctor seemed to be engraved into Mr. Granger's genes. He immediately looked over with drunken eyes:

"Do you need a dentist?"

Charlie nodded: "Some. Some old dragons are very old, they. Their teeth are broken a lot!"

Mr. Granger stared at him drunkenly for a while, suddenly stood up and announced loudly: "I will make dentures for these dragons - what style do they like?"

Hermione covered her face, Charlie, Bill and Sirius cheered and applauded Granger loudly, and Lucius and Arthur, who had been arm in arm with each other, stood up and said that he could help hold down the dragon's head, and the other said he could hold down the claws.

Only Mrs. Granger held her husband tightly: "Wake up! Honey! That's a dragon - not those children who want to have their teeth fixed!"

Ron and Harry opened their mouths, put the chicken legs in their hands on their mouths, and asked carefully: "Is your father so brave?"

Malfoy imagined the size comparison between the dragon and Mr. Granger, as well as the ferocious face and sharp teeth, shuddered, and whispered:

"I always thought Granger should go to Ravenclaw, because there are people who are very good at studying there, but now I know why you came to Gryffindor - to see your father."

Malfoy dared not say anything more, because the little witch had already raised the cold and shining knife and fork with a cold face.

"Christmas fireworks are coming -" Zhang Chengdao, who had just left, walked in with a huge paper box. As soon as he came in, he saw the lively scene and immediately became curious.

Li Qingshu, who had been watching the excitement with a smile on her face, told Mr. Granger's heroic decision, and Zhang Chengdao, who had also drunk a lot of wine, immediately cheered loudly.

And said that simply changing the dentures for dragons is a bit too monotonous.

Shao Tianshi also has some other very good ideas, such as persuading vampires to eat vegetarian food, giving werewolves rabies vaccines, and letting trolls do advanced mathematics

These proposals immediately aroused heated discussions among the group of "old boys". They began to discuss how to realize these plans while breathing alcohol.

The women had given up persuading their husbands. At Narcissa's suggestion, they used a camera to record everything and decided to show them to them after they sobered up.

Narcissa had never seen such a husband. In her memory, Lucius always looked like that, a very perfect image of the patriarch of a big family, arrogant and indifferent.

Even at home, occasionally showing his true emotions, Narcissa only saw fear, worry, and fatigue.

But at this moment, Lucius was laughing so happily, even if it was just because of alcohol, just because he didn't have to be on guard here, but it made Narcissa's eyes red.

The children were completely attracted by the Christmas fireworks. Fred and George led the charge, picked up a bunch of Christmas fireworks and slipped aside.

Ron looked at the box that was almost half empty, and was about to unite the four little ones to denounce Fred and George.

Then he saw the twins holding a firecracker and pointing it at each other, showing a wicked smile to several people, and said regretfully:

"Oh, first come first served, it's really a pity--"

There was only a "crackling" sound, accompanied by the explosion of the firecracker, and blue electric snakes rushed out of the firecracker, waiting for the black smoke to dissipate.

Fred and George's eyes were straight, their hair had become afro, and their faces were black.

Zhang Chengdao heard a familiar voice, raised his head from the crowd, and laughed very happily:

"It seems that someone has taken my specially made firecrackers. There are only two, and there is thunder magic hidden in it-that is, some thunder and lightning, and the black smoke is made of a kind of Chinese ink.

Once applied on the face, it is difficult to remove within 2 days, and only a special potion can wash it off."

He suddenly saw the twins who looked like they were copied and pasted because of their dark faces, and raised his glass:

"Here's to you two for your amazing luck and fate."

It's really outrageous. There are at least seventy or eighty crackers in a big box, only two of which are specially made, and they all happened to be taken by the twins.

It can only be said that the chemistry and tacit understanding between the two are so good that it is difficult for ordinary people to understand.

Unexpectedly, Fred and George didn't care at all about the teasing and ridicule of several young wizards. Instead, they looked at each other, and they both saw the excitement in each other's eyes.

A special punishment method, magical ink that lasts for 2 days, and dazzling lightning. Is there any cooler method of fireworks than this?

In this room, wizards and Muggles sit together harmoniously, the poor and the rich drink together, and purebloods and mixed-bloods chat.

Zhang Xiao thought this picture was very beautiful, and he wanted to keep looking at it.

After just watching for a while, he suddenly discovered something.

Where is Percy?

In the waterside pavilion, Percy leaned on a pillar and just sat on the ground blankly, picking up the wine bottle next to him and taking a sip from time to time.

Perhaps it was because his footsteps were too loud in the lonely night, that Percy turned back to look at him.

Only then did Zhang Xiao realize that there were several empty wine bottles scattered around Percy. It looked like he had drunk a lot. He smelled of alcohol, and even his glasses hung crookedly on his face, and his eyes were in a trance.

This is too drunk.

"Zhang, are you here to laugh at me too? To laugh at me for holding Fudge's stinky feet and licking the Ministry of Magic's ass?"

Percy suddenly asked in a low voice. Unexpectedly, even though he looked drunk, except for some slurred speech, Percy didn't sound like he was drunk.

Zhang Xiao shook his head. He actually didn't know much about Percy. He only knew that his grades were very good and not many people got 12 certificates.

This is one of the reasons why he was able to pass the Ministry of Magic's early admissions before his seventh grade was over.

As long as the final results of the Ultimate Wizarding Examination are still excellent, then entering the Ministry of Magic is a sure thing, and it is said that the assigned position is Barty Crouch's assistant.

This is not a position that ordinary people should have when entering the Ministry of Magic. It can only be said that Percy's excellence is not well reflected in the original work.

After all, this is the Head Boy Council President!

"No, actually choice is everyone's right. No one can make choices for others, so I won't say anything to you, and I have no reason to say anything."

This answer seemed to be beyond Percy's expectation. He raised his glass in silence and looked at the cold moonlight. A gust of cold wind blew by, and the trees in the courtyard immediately swayed their branches and leaves, making a rustling sound.

The cold wind ruffled the water in this pool. Under the light, the water surface looked like flowing fish scales, reflecting light in a flash.

"Zhang, I have always envied you." Percy said in a low voice: "You have no worries and a good family background. Even the Ministry of Magic does not dare to do anything to you, and those pure bloods are surrounding you and coveting you. Bring them a lot of galleons.

Even Dumbledore looks at you differently. It is said that Dumbledore chose you as his successor. The next legend will continue to protect the wizarding world for a hundred years. "

Zhang Xiao listened quietly. After all, as a Jiangsu native with a good drinker in his previous life, he had few rivals in drinking slow wine. It happened that many people drank slow wine when they complained.

Therefore, brothers and sisters often talk drunkenly with runny noses and tears about troubles and pain that in the eyes of others are actually incomprehensible.

In other words, Zhang Xiao has a lot of experience in dealing with drunk people. Just like now, except for the right "praising" and "passing on", most of the time you just need to listen carefully.

I really thought they came to you to solve the problem! In fact, it is just to find a tree hole.

Percy raised his head, opened his hands, looked at the moon in the sky between his fingers, and said in a daze: "You know, if a family is all the same and firmly stands on a certain side, it is very dangerous.

If this family still has the courage and persistence to act for its own sake, then this family is likely to be in disaster.

Because once someone dies, others will take over their work one after another until they are all dead. "

He lowered his head and picked up the bottle:

"I understood this truth when I was in third grade."

It was because of the effect of alcohol that Percy let out a low whimper. He grabbed his hair and said desperately:

"My parents don't have any ambitions. They think it's good to live like this, even if they are ostracized and bullied in the ministry.

Bill is a selfish man. He only thinks about his own happiness and goes to Egypt. Charlie also follows Bill's example. Fred and George only think about playing tricks.

Ron is so stupid that I can't believe he is my brother. If the courage is not still there, I really doubt that he was picked up.

Ginny is too little—she is wonderful, but too little—"

Percy's voice became louder and louder, and he shouted excitedly:

"What can I do? What else can I do? Once the situation changes, what if Dumbledore loses? Do I have to watch the Weasleys die?

So it's just me - I want to be the 'bad boy', the rebellious one. I want to climb to the top of the Ministry of Magic step by step, even if I have to bow down to the purebloods, even if I have to be respectful to Fudge.

Even if everyone misunderstands me, I don't care, I don't care at all! I can only climb to the highest position, where I can protect my family!

Even if you surrender to the Dark Lord"

Percy's voice gradually became softer again, and his head lowered little by little.

He was about to fall asleep. Zhang Xiao sighed softly and suddenly asked in a low voice:

"So your unusual concern with power and rules at school was just an act?"

Percy raised his head in confusion. His eyes were so blurred that he might fall asleep at any time. He just stared at Zhang Xiao blankly. After a while, he smiled and said:

"Ever since I was in third grade, I started to figure out this problem. I'm good at it, right?"

He suddenly staggered to his feet, clenched his fists and yelled: "Me! Percy Ignatius Weasley! A fool who loves the Ministry of Magic, is separated from his family, and has an excessive desire for power!"

Then he lowered his head heavily and muttered in an inaudible voice: "He is also the bravest Weasley."

He fell down softly, and Zhang Xiao waved his hand to let his body slowly fall to the ground.

"You are indeed the bravest Weasley"

Although Percy didn't answer his own question clearly, Zhang Xiao understood what he meant.

He started to disguise himself since he was in the third grade when he thought about not putting his eggs in one basket. After all, only by showing your desire for power as always can others believe that you really desire power.

Establishing a personality is never a simple matter.

He didn't know how Percy had lived these four years, but there was no doubt that his performance was quite successful, and even the Weasley family sadly thought that there was a freak in their family.

No, maybe Mrs. Molly had guessed something, so she cared extraordinarily for Percy, even to the point of making Ron jealous.

If it was because of her grades, that would be looking down on Mrs. Weasley.

Zhang Xiao took out his wand and pointed it at Percy, recalling the conversation just now, then forget about it, Percy, forget that you couldn't resist the pressure, tell everything, and be your own hero.

‘Everything is forgotten’

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