Chapter 57 Rewards and Tests
"Mr. Cooler, can you just take Galleons out of your vault?"
While waiting for Professor Murray in the hall, Wade asked Marchionne softly.
"Don't worry." Marchionne knew what he was thinking and whispered in a low voice: "Goblins - they can put Galleons into the vault, but they cannot take it out casually - unless authorized by the owner of the vault. The Ministry of Magic is here We made a contract with the goblins a long time ago - a very ancient and powerful contract. It is precisely because goblins will never steal from others that people are accustomed to storing precious things in Gringotts."
"But I heard that Gringotts was broken into this summer?" Vader thought of a certain news report that he had heard someone mention.
"Yes, that's what happened."
The goblin Griphook, who came over with Professor Murray, heard what Vader said and immediately emphasized with emphasis: "But he didn't steal anything. Gringotts is still the safest place in the wizarding world."
Professor Murray, who went to get something, still had his hands empty, and Marchionne didn't ask any questions. After walking out of the gate of Gringotts, he said to the two of them: "Sorry, Professor, Vader, I have to arrange new products as soon as possible." It’s only been a few days since school started, and there’s still a lot of business to coordinate!”
Professor Murray nodded: "Go and do your work, Marchionne."
"See you next time, Mr. Marchionne." Wade also said goodbye.
Marchionne bowed with his hat in one hand and walked away in a hurry. Wade saw that the direction he was heading seemed to be the offices of the Daily Prophet - although he had sighed in his heart several times, at this moment he could not bear to He couldn't help but say it again: "Mr. Marchionne is really a man who counts every second."
"As long as it has something to do with money, he is always more active than anyone else." Professor Murray said as he led Wade down the steps: "But he is a very good businessman - I am not saying that he is better than others. He is more honest, but he has a longer-term vision than others and can spend several years or even more than ten years building a foundation in order to obtain greater benefits.”
He looked at Wade with admiration and said: "If you are already thirty or forty years old, and you accidentally create the Book of Friends with a flash of inspiration, then I have to advise you to be careful - maybe Marchionne will try his best to use it from You have more profit in your hands but you are only eleven years old -
He paused and smiled inexplicably.
Wade guessed: "If you are younger, wouldn't it be easier to be deceived?"
"No, Vader -" Professor Murray said with emotion: "You are young, this is your current weakness, but it is also your strength - Marchionne, like me, believes in your potential and looks forward to your success. The future will shine brightly. Therefore, he will help you as much as possible now, dedicate time, resources and energy, and even be willing to give up some additional benefits to support your growth, hoping that you can bring him greater rewards in the future.”
Wade frowned slightly.
Professor Murray did not lower his head to look at him, but seemed to know what he was thinking. He smiled and said, "Unhappy? Do you think he is too realistic?"
"——Not unhappy." Wade did not admit it, but said: "I understand that most relationships between people come from being needed and used, but Mr. Marchionne is very enthusiastic... It’s hard to accept that his inner considerations are so——”
He hesitated, not knowing how to describe the contrast euphemistically.
Professor Murray smiled and said: "——Cold? Do you take practical interests too seriously?"
Wade nodded silently.
Professor Murray said: "Vide, the most terrifying thing in this world is not being used - because 'being used' is also the recognition of your talents and value. People who have no use value at all are sad, Just like a speck of dust, no one cares whether it disappears or exists, so don’t be afraid or hate the idea of others trying to take advantage of you. You must learn to use your talents, overcome obstacles, and use this resource in this relationship of interests and needs. Promote your own growth, but you must keep a clear mind and protect your own interests. Don't become a tool for others, but be your own master."
He lowered his head and saw the boy's gray eyes looking at him seriously. Although he didn't speak, Murray knew that the boy would definitely take his words to heart and think and learn attentively.
A complex current surged in his heart.
On the one hand, Terrence Murray has the satisfaction and joy of sharing wisdom and experience, and watching students grow from ignorance to knowledge, from immaturity to maturity;
On the other hand, he felt that he seemed to be transmitting the cruelty, ruthlessness and complexity of adult society to innocent children. He was worried that the children would take the wrong path due to negative influences, and he suddenly felt remorse and guilt in his heart.
So Professor Murray changed the topic and said in a relaxed tone: "But - these are too far away for you, so don't think about it for the time being. Just remember, don't promise anything easily - if you don't know what to do, Whatever you want to do, just come to me."
Professor Murray made a promise that he would never utter.
"Thank you, Professor." Wade raised his head and asked: "You have given me a lot of help since we met, and I am really grateful - how can I repay you?"
"Then, please continue to maintain your enthusiasm for learning and your unremitting desire to explore the unknown, Mr. Gray." Professor Murray said with a smile: "For a professor, what else is better than seeing yourself What about better rewards for your hard work?”
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Professor Murray used the Floo Network to send Wade back home again. However, because the acquaintances of the Floo Network Administration had already gone home from work, they could not temporarily connect the Gray family's fireplace to the network. They could only fly to the nearby area first and then walk slowly over.
"Professor?"
"Huh?"
"I heard that Apparition can instantly transfer to another place?" Wade asked, patting the soot on his hair: "Why do we use the Floo Network?"
"Because Apparition is not a suitable way to travel with children." Professor Murray said gently: "This is a profound and dangerous magic. If you are not careful, it will cause catastrophic consequences. Children are especially vulnerable. So when we don't need to escape, we should choose a safer means of transportation."
It was late when they got home. The Grays were worried, one looking at the door and the other guarding in front of the fireplace. Fiona, who was standing in front of the window, saw the two people, one big and one small, walking slowly, and she screamed in surprise, holding up her skirt and rushed out of the door.
Professor Murray stopped, looked at Wade and smiled: "Child, you have experienced a lot today, you must be very tired. Although as a teacher I should not say this, but - go home and have a good rest, don't read tonight, okay?"
"Yes, professor." Wade said respectfully and gratefully.
Seeing that the two still had something to say, the Grays stopped at the door and waited for them to finish their words.
"Then finally, because your first work made me very satisfied, I want to give you a small reward." Professor Murray took out a very small box from his pocket and handed it to Wade.
Wade immediately guessed that this was what he had specially taken from Gringotts - how valuable must something be for Professor Murray to put in the vault? He didn't know, but subconsciously refused: "No, professor, I-"
"Don't refuse, Wade." Professor Murray stuffed the box into his hand without saying anything, and said: "This is not just a reward, but also a test - use it well, Wade."
