“ah!”
“ah!”
“I’m going to kill you, ah!”
In the basement with iron walls, there were screams one after another. Barty Crouch Sr. stood expressionless, watching his son being whipped, not knowing what he was thinking.
Wayne Holding a jet-black whip, with a pleasant smile on his face, he whipped Barty Crouch Jr.’s body time and time again..
“This is my newly invented gadget. It won’t leave any scars on the body, but every blow is equivalent to a Cruciatus Curse. What do you think?”
“If you dare, kill me, otherwise I…I will definitely kill you!”
While screaming, little Barty also gritted his teeth and cursed viciously, blurting out various words starting with F.
“Do you still have the energy to curse? Wayne frowned and said with some dissatisfaction:”It seems that the design was still conservative and we should increase efforts.””
As he spoke, his pupils flashed with an attractive green light. Little Barty’s cursing stopped instantly, and his howling was terrifying.
“Is this how you and Bellatrix tortured the Longbottoms?”
Winn suddenly exerted force on his hand, and Barty’s right hand showed a strange bend, and it was directly broken.
Yes, he said that this whip would not cause any scars.
He did not say that it could not be broken.
It was tempered by starlight. , Venn’s power has also reached a terrifying level, and is still improving. If Voldemort engages in melee combat with him, Venn can twist his head off with a slap. Sometimes the wizarding world also has to talk about physics. regular
“Do you know the Longbottoms?”
Crouch’s brows slowly wrinkled, and a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.
But he couldn’t help but speak out, interrupting Wayne’s spellcasting and whipping.
If the beating continued like this, little Barty would be whipped alive. To die is to be tortured mad by the Cruciatus Curse.
Strictly speaking, he was the director of the Department of Legal Enforcement at the time, and the Longbottoms were also his subordinates. They were tortured mad by his own son, and he also felt guilty.
“do not know.”
Wayne let out a breath and put away the whip.
“I just heard about them and thought your son was really nothing, so I just wanted to vent.”
Crouch was silent.
If it weren’t for his wife’s pleading, he would really let Barty Jr. die in Azkaban.
But there are not so many ifs in the world. He and his wife only have this son.
“Let’s go.”
Wayne took a call and felt refreshed. He ordered to Crouch.
“You go to eat first. Crouch looked at Barty Jr.:”I’ll treat him first.””
“Don’t worry, you won’t die.”
Wayne said calmly, and then walked out of the basement. Crouch hesitated for two seconds and followed 097.
Shining prepared a table of sumptuous breakfast, and even the eggs were prepared in five or six different ways. He was afraid that this The scary boy found fault with it.
Wayne said while eating breakfast:
“Professor Dumbledore has agreed, so you can go ahead and prepare.”
Crouch was shocked and said,”I know, nothing will go wrong.”
“The competition items also need to be changed.”Wein reminded:”The energy provided by the traditional three events is not enough, we need to add more.”
“I see.”Crouch wrote down Wayne’s requests one by one.
“How are other things going? Well, don’t make the dessert so sweet next time.”
After the meal, Shining cleverly brought a pot of hot tea. Wayne took a bite of the dessert and just made a casual suggestion, which almost made Shining cry.
“very successful. Crouch replied seriously:”I have already won over three office directors, two department directors, and many employees from other important departments.””
“However, because of the special nature of the Auror office, I have not taken action.
Crouch added:”Scrimgeour is very sensitive.””
“Don’t worry about him. Wayne said calmly,”He can’t sit here as the head Auror for too long. Pay attention to collecting evidence that he is unclean. Then we can cooperate with Mrs. Greengrass.””
Crouch nodded silently.
He understood Wayne’s methods and did not think that the other party was talking nonsense.
Besides,…If you really can’t do it, don’t you still have the method of physical transcendence?
Wayne asked Crouch to write a report on the current progress. He wanted to take it back to the lobbying group to change the details at any time. Then, he took out the water of life condensed yesterday.
He divided out the original third of the bottle, leaving only a thin layer at the bottom.
“What’s this? Crouch asked in confusion.
Wayne threw the crystal bottle to him:”Consider it your salary. If you don’t want it, you can give it to others.””
“This bottle of water of life represents ten years of life.”
Crouch’s hands couldn’t help trembling, and his eyes were filled with shock.
“You didn’t lie to me?”
“Won’t you know if you try it?”
Hearing this, Crouch hesitated for two seconds, then opened the bottle and drank it all in one gulp.
Soon, his body underwent amazing changes.
The gray temples turned into gold, and the wrinkles on his face were reduced. Most of the time.
Crouch felt that his body had returned to a peak. Although it was not the peak state, it still made him excited.
Wayne joked:”Congratulations, you can now have a son. Old Batty was still in disbelief,”
You gave me such an expensive thing so easily?””
His age is not very old among wizards, and he can live for a long time, but who doesn’t want a young and healthy body?
“Do I always want to give you some benefits? Wayne said nonchalantly:”Mr. Crouch, you are an excellent partner. Only if you restore your ambition and energy can you serve me better.””
“I see.”Crouch nodded heavily.
Having a generous and powerful boss is undoubtedly a good thing for him.
As his body becomes ten years younger, Crouch’s ambition seems to be re-inspired:
“Can you give me some more water of life? Don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I want to use it, but I want to give it to some people in need.”
“for example…”Crouch showed a meaningful smile:”There are many people in the Wizengamot Wizards who are already old.”
“It has been prepared for you a long time ago.”Wayne flicked his hand, and a thumb-sized bottle appeared on the table.
“Each bottle is from a vintage. It’s up to you to decide who you want to give it to. Don’t ask me.”
“If it’s not enough, you can ask me for more. Crouch carefully put it away,”Great, with these, it won’t be difficult for you to join the Wizengamot now.” Wayne shook his head and refused:”I have no interest in this aspect. If Lao Deng retires one day, maybe I can become the chief mage.””
Crouch’s mouth twitched.
Chief Mage…How dare you think
“Okay, now that the business is done, it’s time to talk about personal matters.”Wayne rubbed his hands.
“Did you know that there is an employee in your department named Kevin Zhang?”
Crouch lowered his head and pondered. He never liked to remember the names of his employees because they were not important to him.
But since Wayne asked…He had to think carefully.
After a long time, Crouch finally said:”There is such a person who works as a clerk in the International Magical Law Office. He is…”
“My future father-in-law.”Wayne did not shy away from it and confirmed the relationship between the two in private.
“you…Relatives are pretty good.”
Crouch took a long time to give such an evaluation.
“I see what you mean, his position will change soon.”
Crouch thought that Wayne wanted him to help promote Mr. Zhang’s position, but he never thought that Wayne shook his head.
“You must take care of yourself, but you can’t get promoted without any reason.”
“I have a suggestion, how about putting him on duty over Christmas? This is considered a credit, and others can’t find fault.
Crouch’s face gradually became strange:”Are you sure he is your father-in-law and not your enemy?””
What a loss to this man. He didn’t even let his family get together on Christmas, and even asked him to be on duty by calling him by name.
Wayne stroked his palms sadly,”He is indeed my father-in-law, but he has been treating me for two years. He has always been brooding over the abduction of his daughter.”
“No, I want Qiu to accompany me to spend Christmas with an elder, but I can only feel sorry for him.”
Crowley looked at the young man with a complicated expression.
He should be this guy’s father-in-law….Zhang Kaiwen is really unlucky for eight lifetimes…
Two days later, in the evening.
Wayne came to Qiu’s home on time to visit.
It was Qiu’s mother, Mrs. Zhang, who opened the door. She smiled gently when she saw Wayne:
“Come in quickly. Auntie is preparing the meal. It will be ready in a moment. I heard from Qiu that you are used to oriental food, so it should be fine, right?”
“Of course, my aunt’s cooking is so good, so I’m not picky about food.”
Wein’s obedient answer made Mrs. Zhang’s smile become more friendly.
After entering the house, a slight snort came from the living room, and Qiu snickered and came over.
“Do you really dare to come? Wayne blinked:”Didn’t we all agree that as long as uncle agrees, you have to come with me.””
Qiu gave him a look that asked for blessings, and took the young man to the living room to sit down.
“Hello uncle”
“Um.”Mr. Zhang responded coldly. Wayne didn’t care and sat next to Qiu. The two whispered and their bodies were close to each other.
Seeing his daughter and Wayne making out, Mr. Zhang’s palms popped out. Blue veins, teeth almost broken.
It’s true that Wayne has been here before, but he has never been so arrogant like this time. Do you really think that his old father is a transparent person?
The atmosphere in the living room has become very strange. On one side is Mr. Zhang alone. Desolation, but also the tenderness of a young girl.
It’s not that Qiu didn’t notice her father’s displeasure, she just wanted to tell him that she liked Wayne very much in this way, so that he could agree after a while.
But it seemed to have the opposite effect..
It wasn’t until Mrs. Zhang invited a few people to eat that the deadlock was broken.
Mrs. Zhang runs a small restaurant, so it goes without saying that her craftsmanship is very good.
Anyway, Wei En praised every dish so highly that Mrs. Zhang couldn’t open her mouth from ear to ear.
This doesn’t sound like perfunctory, but sincere.
“If you like it, eat more and come back more often in the future.”Mrs. Zhang looked at Wayne, who was still picking up vegetables for Qiu, and became more and more satisfied.
���Seeing that there was almost no place for him in the house, Mr. Zhang finally couldn’t help it anymore and coughed heavily to show his presence.
As a result, Mrs. Zhang looked over with disgust on her face.
“you caught a cold? If you catch a cold, finish your meal and leave the table quickly to avoid infecting Qiu and Wei En.”
“No, dear. Mr. Zhang looked embarrassed:”I just want to say something.”
He looked at Qiu pretending to be mysterious,”You don’t know yet, but Hogwarts is going to be very lively next semester.””
Sure enough, Qiu became curious.
“Why?”
“There’s a big event coming to Hogwarts.”Mr. Zhang said mysteriously:”When the department is finished with the World Cup, we will start preparations. You students are so lucky, you will be able to witness history soon.”
“What kind of activity is it?”Qiu became more and more curious. Mr. Zhang whetted his appetite and finally stopped pretending:
“It’s the Triwizard Tournament. The event that has been suspended for hundreds of years will be restarted next year.”
“What did I think it was?…”
To Mr. Zhang’s surprise, Qiu lowered his head in frustration.
“Don’t you know what the Triwizard Tournament is?”He said in confusion. Just as he was about to explain the content of the Triwizard Tournament, he heard Qiu say listlessly:
“I know, Wayne told me two years ago. If you didn’t mention it, I would have forgotten about it. Mr.
Zhang looked at the boy stiffly, and Wayne smiled sheepishly:
“I have a pretty good relationship with Madame Maxime, he told me.”
Mr. Zhang thought about it now. The young man in front of him is not an ordinary person. He has won the Merlin Medal and participated in the potion competition. Not long ago, I heard that he killed more than a hundred dementors.
“Phew!”
Looking at her husband’s depressed expression, Mrs. Zhang finally couldn’t hold it back and laughed out loud.
“Okay, let’s eat quickly, it will be cold in a while”…….
After the meal, Qiu and Mrs. Zhang were cleaning in the kitchen, while Wayne and Mr. Zhang came to the living room.
“Uncle, I need your help with something.”
Wayne took the lead in provoking the topic.
Mr. Zhang nodded noncommittally, gesturing for him to continue.
“I’m going to spend Christmas at an elder’s house this year, and I want Qiu to go with me.”
“impossible!”Mr. Zhang almost jumped up.
“Qiu will not leave with you.”
My precious daughter only comes back once every six months, how could he agree?”
“I’m doing this for Qiu’s sake.”
After being rejected, Wayne was not discouraged and continued:”You have to be on duty at the Ministry of Magic this year, and Auntie has to run a restaurant. Qiu is bored at home alone. Why not let her spend the holidays with me, so that she is not lonely.”
He has already inquired about everything.
Because they are Chinese, Qiu’s parents are actually not too cold about Christmas.
In order to earn more money, Mrs. Zhang usually does not take a day off on Christmas.
“How did you know I was on duty? Mr. Zhang asked strangely:”Didn’t I say that when we were eating just now?””
“It does not matter. Wayne poured him a cup of tea:”Uncle, you don’t want Qiu to spend Christmas alone, right?”
Mr. Zhang’s eyes dimmed, but he still did not agree directly,”You have to ask your aunt about this matter.””
“Eh?”Wayne pretended to be surprised.
“Don’t you make the decision at home?”
What a good boy, you have a good vision!
Mr. Zhang’s favorable impression of Wayne improved a lot.
Soon, Qiu and Mrs. Zhang packed up the kitchen and came over, and Wayne mentioned the matter again.
“Are you going to be on duty this year?”Mrs. Zhang looked at him in surprise,”Why didn’t you say anything just now?”
“Didn’t I think of how to tell you this?”Mr. Zhang smiled bitterly.
“Mr. Crouch just informed me today and said…After this time, my position can be mentioned”
“Naqiu…”Mrs. Zhang looked at her daughter hesitantly.
“Let me and Wayne go.”
Qiu didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence, so she agreed. In fact, she also wanted to spend the holidays with Wayne.
In the end, the matter was settled.
After sitting for a while, Wayne stood up and left.
Qiu still wanted to I sent him off, but Mr. Zhang stood up after him.
“I’ll send him off”
“Dad, don’t bully Wayne.” Qiu warned worriedly.
Mr. Zhang’s fists were hardened.
The little cotton-padded jacket has only been worn this year, but why is it leaking everywhere?
When he came to the door, Mr. Zhang asked puzzledly:”I still don’t understand. How do you know what you just decided? Wayne smiled shyly:”I have a pretty good relationship with Mr. Crouch, and I just mentioned you when we were chatting the day before yesterday.””
It wasn’t until the boy disappeared in a taxi that Mr. Zhang realized
“little bastard! It turns out you tricked me!”.
