Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

"Knock knock knock".

A knock came at the door, and Ken looked up at Gu Chen.

Gu Chen nodded.

"Please come in."

As Ken replied, the door was gently opened, and two tentacles slid in, each carrying a plate.

"Your meal."

"A kiss in the Black Forest, to be seen again tomorrow, and the hind leg of the Shadowmoon Grey Wolf."

"enjoy your meal."

The voice traveled directly into Gu Chen's heart; its tone was calm and gentle, giving people an unconscious sense of relaxation.

Do we use magic in everyday life?

Gu Chen was taken aback; he had never been to the Gray Tower Academy's cafeteria before.

"Yes, teacher. Actually, this octopus chef is a second-tier magical beast, which is equivalent to a second-circle wizard in our human world."

"If someone tries to dine and dash or causes trouble, the head chef will ask the unfriendly customer to leave."

"His eight tentacles can cast eight different mental spells."

The food on the plates was placed steadily on the dining table, and then the wooden door to the private room was gently closed.

Ken explained things very carefully from the side.

Gu Chen nodded, then called out to Jim, who was sitting blankly to the side.

"Jim, this is for you. Eat something; you haven't eaten anything since last night."

"Ah, teacher, me?"

Jim, whose name was called, looked up at Gu Chen like a startled kitten, and saw the seriousness in his eyes, which meant he wasn't being teased.

Then he looked at the steaming pork leg on the table, then at Gu Chen, and then at Ken who was resting with his eyes closed.

"Is it for me?"

"Okay, have a drink first and calm down."

"This is good for your mind. After going through so much last night, you should rest."

Gu Chen couldn't help but smile when he saw Jim's flustered appearance.

What a good child! I just don't know how much suffering he endured in the past.

It's just a meal.

Although my financial situation doesn't allow me to afford it...

"No, no, no! Teacher, I'm not tired, you eat first!"

Jim swallowed hard, looking at the fragrant food on the table, clearly unable to resist any longer.

But the teacher hasn't eaten yet, how can I start eating first!

"This scene of offering red envelopes as a gesture of courtesy... well, it's just for a bite to eat, but it does show that Jim is polite."

Gu Chen sighed inwardly, then opened his mouth and said:

"Don't worry, the teacher will definitely eat better. You should have a drink first and calm down."

"After drinking the 'Kiss of the Black Forest' for tomorrow, you might sleep for a while. Don't worry, this is to help restore your mental state."

Gu Chen picked up the glass on the table. The liquid inside swayed like gentle waves on the ocean, shimmering beautifully under the chandelier.

"Stop offering to others like that; it's for your own good."

"Okay, okay, teacher!"

"I will study hard to repay my teacher!"

"Junior Brother Ken, um... I'll pay you back! I won't let you treat me for nothing!"

Seeing Gu Chen's resolute attitude, Jim quickly accepted the cup handed to him. He couldn't refuse his teacher's offer, as she was so considerate of him.

Jim then drank the liquid in the glass in one gulp.

"Haha, as for repaying... it would be best if you could, but it's okay if you can't. Just focus on your studies."

Seeing Jim's determined expression, Gu Chen smiled.

I just really enjoy teaching students, and as for what I can get in return...

In the past, teaching and nurturing students was simply one's duty, and there was no need to demand anything in return.

However, now he naturally hoped that Jim could repay him more. In the Wizarding Continent, danger was everywhere, and having a student willing to repay his teacher was certainly a good thing.

As the black liquid entered his throat, Jim felt a sudden coolness in his mind.

"Teacher, I feel very..."

Just as Jim was about to say something, he felt his vision go black, a heavy sense of exhaustion washed over him, and his mind became hazy, and he was about to close his eyes.

"Teacher, I..."

"fine."

"good……"

The Black Forest Kiss that will be seen again tomorrow was indeed very effective; Jim fell into a deep sleep in just a few seconds after drinking it.

Upon hearing Gu Chen's affirmative reply, Jim felt relieved and stopped subconsciously resisting the fatigue. He then leaned back in his chair and fell asleep.

"Hmm, Ken, I don't think I'll have to pay for a blanket, right?"

"The paid teachers charge one magic stone fragment per hour using a blanket."

"……OK."

"This isn't included in the contract, teacher, so I won't settle the bill for you."

Gu Chen stood up and circled Jim twice to make sure he was sleeping soundly and wouldn't accidentally fall to the ground.

As for the blankets... Gray Tower Academy is really greedy, they even charge for using a blanket.

"By the way, Ken, I just looked at the menu and it says that the drinks and food are safe for ordinary humans to eat. Will Jim be okay?"

"No, teacher. In fact, Elisa often ate these low-level magical dishes when she was a freshman."

Gu Chen clicked his tongue. Damn rich people!

Why did we search the body for so long and find no money at all?

"How come Elisa doesn't have any savings at all?"

"The normal Gu Chen teacher, Antinoya family gives her magic stone fragments at the beginning of each month, and she spends them all by the next day. Then she waits for the academy subsidy in the middle of the month, and asks me to borrow them at the end of the month... well, strictly speaking, she asks for them."

Ken patiently explained, and Gu Chen could only feel... how important the magic stone fragments were.

Next, I must make rapid progress and get the academy's subsidy. Without magic stone fragments, I really can't do anything.

After gathering his thoughts and confirming that Jim was asleep and that the room was filled with steady breathing, Gu Chen decided to get down to business.

He sat down in the chair opposite Ken, his expression becoming serious.

Ken, of course, noticed it too, and waited for Gu Chen's question.

"Ken."

"I'm with the teacher."

Gu Chen carefully considered his words... Although Ken was a slave of the Antinoya family, Ken was currently the only person around him who knew about the family, and... Ken clearly didn't like the life of a slave, so asking him shouldn't yield any surprises.

"How much do you know about the Antinoya family?"

Gu Chen asked,

"I don't know much, and according to the soul contract I signed with Elisa, I can't even say a word."

"However, Elisa is already dead. I still want to thank you, Teacher Gu Chen. Thanks to you, I don't have to waste my disciplinary power to gain a little bit of freedom."

Ken clearly knew something about the family and was willing to answer.

Gu Chen thought for a moment, then finally made up his mind, touched his pocket, and showed the piece of fabric to Ken.

The moment Ken saw what was written on the fabric, he was completely stunned!