Hogwarts: A Chinese-Style Professor

Chapter 148 Undeniable Facts
"I will only ask one question."

Ackerman pointed to the silver metal block on the table and looked at Cedric.

"Please try to transform it into an owl."

Professor McGonagall frowned as she looked at the almost flowing silver metal block on the table.

Although it does not involve human body deformation, this metal block has obviously undergone special processing and its properties are completely different from ordinary still objects—which means that its deformation difficulty will increase exponentially.

Using this question to test a fourth-grade student is undoubtedly going too far.

She glanced at Levi instinctively, only to find him still calm and collected, merely smiling at Cedric. She then looked at Dumbledore and realized that his expression was the most surprised of the five people present.
He seemed to have no idea that the students at his school had become this outstanding.

What on earth has this guy been up to?! I'm definitely going to have a serious talk with him when the semester ends!

Professor McGonagall made up her mind and unconsciously leaned forward, holding her breath as she watched Cedric calmly raise his wand.

The flowing silver metal seemed to be enveloped by an invisible magic, beginning to twist and shape, taking on a nascent form.

Three seconds later, a lifelike owl appeared on the table—as the transformation was complete, it shook its wings, raised its head, and let out a hooting sound.

Whew—Professor McGonagall breathed a sigh of relief.

Ackerman's expression turned extremely bitter—he could barely speak.

At this moment, Fudge burst into laughter as if nothing had happened, and clapped enthusiastically.

"Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! Your name is Cedric Diggory?"

He stepped forward a few steps, his round face displaying a kind and amiable expression.

“If I remember correctly, your father, Amos Diggory, also worked at the Ministry of Magic, right? In the Department of Magical Creatures Control?”

Cedric bowed slightly, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant:

"Yes, Mr. Minister, my father does indeed work there."

"Good! Amos is a dutiful and good official, and I have always admired him."

Unexpectedly, his son was even more outstanding!

As Minister for Magic, I am very pleased to see that Hogwarts has been able to nurture such an outstanding young wizard as you.

This shows that it's not just our Ministry of Magic officials who are working hard to teach by example; Hogwarts, as the cradle of young British wizards, is also actively promoting new talent and considering how to better nurture the next generation.

He then looked at Li Wei, his face contorted into a grimace, like a bright old chrysanthemum.

“Professor Li Wei—actually, my visit this time has nothing to do with this matter. It's mainly about something else—the alchemical device you researched and invented.”

Fudge quickly changed the subject.

Ackerman silently took a few steps back, stood to the side of the door, and said nothing more.

Professor McGonagall pursed her lips, but still stepped forward and led him outside—"Would you like to go to the campus and see what the students look like?"

I believe that after you get to know them in detail, you will have a deeper understanding of our educational achievements.

"Actually—I'm really curious about what you did to bring about such a huge change in the students."

Ackerman followed Professor McGonagall out of the classroom, taking the lead she offered.

Cedric followed closely behind the two as they left—before closing the door, he looked reluctantly in Levi's direction and saw the professor return his smile.

This is the best reward for Cedric today.
"But as you know—although this invention is remarkable, it only affects a few duds—so we can only award you the Order of Merlin, Third Class."

Fudge pulled a gold-embossed invitation with the official sealing wax seal of the Ministry of Magic from his pocket and handed it to Levi with a slightly deliberate air. “Master Levi, on behalf of the Ministry of Magic, I formally invite you to attend an award ceremony at 10:00 AM on July 31st in the main hall of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic headquarters.”

"At that time, I will personally award you the Order of Merlin, Third Class, in recognition of your... well... commendable contributions in a specific area of ​​magical application."

It seems he has some prejudice against Squibs.

Or perhaps he doesn't actually care about this group at all, but is just afraid that his wording will cause misunderstanding.

"Thanks--"

Li Wei took the invitation, rubbed it casually, and it vanished into thin air—he had already tossed it into his office.

Seeing that Li Wei didn't even look at him and acted casually, Fudge's face twitched slightly.

"Fuggi, it's rare for you to come here, let me show you around the campus."

Dumbledore pulled Fudge along, ready to take him away.

"Oh well, let me see how the future of the Ministry of Magic has grown up."

The two quickly walked to the door.

Before leaving, Dumbledore quietly turned around, winked at Li Wei, and smiled warmly.

"At such an old age, she's still winking and acting cute."

Seeing that everyone had left, Li Wei shook his head, somewhat amused—wasn't this Dumbledore's office? How come he was the only one left in the end?
"Hey—you Slytherin brat."

Just as Li Wei got up to leave, a silver-framed portrait on the wall suddenly spoke.

It is Phineas Nigellus Black.

He spoke in his usual condescending tone.

"I can see through all your silly little tricks and how you teach those... uh... other college students very well."

The method is not bad, but—what do you take our noble bloodline and tradition for?

Why send Slytherin students to play some kind of 'magic trick' against those stupid Gryffindor lions? I advise you to stop this immediately!
You've completely disgraced Slytherin!

"Shut up, Blake. The students he teaches are far more outstanding and honest than those you taught when you were the principal!"

The other principals' portraits couldn't stand it anymore, so they swarmed onto Blake's portrait and started beating him up.

Li Wei stared blankly at the comical scene.

He then chuckled softly and left the principal's office.

In this year, not only the students of Hogwarts experienced tremendous changes.

And wasn't the same true for himself?

However, he hadn't expected the Ministry of Magic to cause such a commotion today—it reminded him of some classic examples from his past life.

Chinese students are suspected of cheating by Western countries because they are so good at exam-oriented education.

Even after arriving in a magical world, I couldn't escape the mundane realities.

Whether it's a wizard, a Squib, or a Muggle.

Once you peel away the outer shell, aren't they just human beings hidden underneath?
(End of this chapter)