Under a big tree in the Forbidden Forest, Lupine said to Ryan in a worried tone: "Most of the magical plant cultivation in the UK is controlled by the old pure-blood families. They rely on house elves to control those magical plants."
The cost of plant cultivation is controlled to a very low level. Our plantation only meets store orders, and it is difficult to compete with those established families in the market. This is why I am worried about the arrival of new people. If we produce more products
If it does, the British market will definitely not be able to take it.”
"I understand what you are worried about, Professor Luping. But I really found a huge market." Ryan explained with a smile. "This time I went to China during the summer vacation to sign a trade agreement with them. They are willing to do their best.
Acquire certain raw materials that they don’t produce there.”
"Really?" Lu Ping opened his eyes wide, and then asked cautiously: "But can the market over there handle such a large batch of goods like ours?"
"Don't worry, Professor, what we sell are some highly versatile rough processing products of magic plants. They are in great demand for these things. At the same time, their population is 20 times ours, and they have thousands of years of uninterrupted magic heritage.
.In such a prosperous market, no matter how much we produce, we estimate that the market over there will be able to eat it up in one bite.”
"That's good." Lu Ping finally showed a relaxed smile. After chatting for a while about some of the little things that happened recently, they parted ways and left the Forbidden Forest.
It was lunch time when he came out. At the dinner table, Ryan learned that Cormac McLaggen, who was competing with Ron for the goalkeeper position this time, wanted to get this position last year. Unfortunately, he was in the hospital during the team assessment last year.
, because he made a bet with someone before and ate a pound of Hu Meizi’s eggs.
"It's a very good thing that McLaggen wasn't chosen." Hermione commented after hearing the news from Ginny. "This kind of mental state is really not suitable for participating in certain team sports that require brains."
Ryan deeply believed that in the wizarding world, Hu Meizi was equivalent to cockroaches or flies in ordinary people's homes. If a person makes a bet with someone and eats about a pound of this kind of thing, he will still feel that it is worth it.
Showing off. I can only say that there is something wrong with this person’s brain.
The afternoon was spent reading and studying in the library. Ryan also used the time to read an alchemy manual from the Black family collection given to him by Sirius. Although the alchemy products in the manual were all black magic products,
There are many ingenious ideas in it that are worth learning. Not to mention that with this introduction to black magic products, Ryan can make targeted products that can effectively fight against the group of death eaters from pure-blood families.
Alchemy tools.
"The power of death you control is different from that of the mysterious man. It is not the death of the end, but the death of the cycle transformed from life. Just like the cycle of life in nature -" On the way to the auditorium for dinner
, Ryan began to explain to Hermione some knowledge about the rules that she found confusing. As a forerunner, Ryan's current knowledge reserve was enough to cope with Hermione's current problems. Hermione showed an expression of enlightenment after listening to Ryan's explanation.
"You mean that the power of death I control is like a plant growing from the earth and returning to the earth, a cycle of life and death, right?" Hermione looked at Ryan and asked.
"Yes." Ryan discovered that Hermione had slowly mastered the rules in studying the rules after learning the life magic she got from Iceland a few years ago. He believed that Hermione would soon master the method of independent research on her own.
When they reached the grand staircase in the main hall and were about to go downstairs, Professor Slughorn suddenly appeared in front of them and blocked their way.
"Mr. Liang, Miss Granger, I'm looking for you." He said loudly and enthusiastically, holding his bulging belly with both hands. "Thank you Merlin for letting me block you while you are eating. Come to my place tonight
How about a simple dinner? I prepared a small soiree with just a few rising stars. I invited McLaggen, Shabini, and the stunning Melinda Bobin—
—I don’t know if you know her, but her family owns a large chain pharmacy——"
"Of course, we are honored." Ryan bowed slightly to Slughorn, "We will rush there on time. Do you have any clothing requirements?"
"No, I just want everyone to relax. You can just wear your school uniform." The smile on Slughorn's face became even brighter. "I still need to go downstairs to find Harry now. Let's get there at eight o'clock."
See you later."
After saying that, Slughorn ran towards the restaurant. Hermione looked at his back and asked Ryan: "It always feels weird. I always thought that wizards don't have the kind of brothers that ordinary people have when they go to high school or college."
Is it a club or a sorority?”
"As long as there are people, this kind of thing is inevitable." Ryan smiled, "But I don't think we will be the protagonists today. Slughorn probably just called us to be optimistic about our future. He is now
Definitely. Let’s focus on those people with good family backgrounds. We’re just going to eat some good food and relax.”
At half past seven, Professor Slughorn's small party was held as scheduled. However, Ryan did not see Harry appear. According to Professor Slughorn, Snape firmly believed that Harry should go to solitary confinement on time, so
It's a pity that he couldn't come to the party today.
Just as Ryan guessed, Slughorn focused most of his attention on McLaggen at this party, because McLaggen knew many prominent figures. For example, for a long time during the party, he heard McLaggen say that he was on
The first time was how to go hunting with a group of big shots from the Ministry of Magic. The other time, most of the time was spent listening to Slughorn talking about how famous his former students were. But look at the dinner provided today.
For the sake of being really good, Ryan maintained a humble and attentive attitude throughout the whole process.
However, Slughorn is also a very sociable person. Although the focus is on McLaggen, it does not make others feel left out. For example, during the banquet, he praised Ryan's alchemy and Hercules.
Min's excellent academic level. While everyone was having dessert, the arrival of Gwenog Jones, captain of the Holyhead Harpies team, pushed the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax again.
The party didn't end until nine o'clock in the evening, and when Ryan and Hermione returned to the common room, they happened to see Harry returning from Snape.
"Good evening, how was your party today?" Harry greeted weakly. It was not a pleasant task to sort out the rotten Flobber caterpillars from the good ones, especially when such caterpillars were still
There is an unpleasant smell.
"Fortunately, the meal tastes very good." Ryan nodded seriously. "But you need to listen to Slughorn brag about the achievements of his young students for two hours, or listen to Michael
Gen brags about how many famous people he knows."
"It doesn't sound as appealing as I thought, but at least it should be better than picking rotten caterpillars from a pile of dead caterpillars." Harry shrugged.
"But in the end, Gwenog Jones, the captain of the Holyhead Harpies, attended the banquet. But neither of us was interested in Quidditch, so we didn't say a few words to her at all."
"You two are really, ugh!" Harry suddenly felt sorry. The Holyhead Harpies are a very strong Quidditch team with a history of nearly 800 years. For Quidditch enthusiasts
It's great to be able to get up close and personal with their captain.
"But we got her autograph for you." Ryan handed Harry an autographed photo of Gwenog Jones. "I just mentioned a little bit that I was sorry you didn't go, and Professor Slughorn took the initiative.
Helped us get this signed photo."
"Thank you so much!" Harry said after taking the signed photo. He felt that this night was not a completely unlucky night after all.