Chapter 461
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Nian Gao Pei Ma Tuan
Thinking about it carefully, there seems to be nothing wrong with it...
Soon, the staff completed the registration and signaled that they could pass.
Lu Changqing nodded to him and led them out of the registration office.
There was a black courtesy car parked outside the door, apparently arranged by Liu Tao to pick them up.
The center of the hood is inlaid with a vertical red flag logo, and the red flags on the left and right sides are flying in the wind.
In terms of appearance alone, apart from its relatively long body, this Hongqi CA7460L2 limousine has almost no major highlights. It is ordinary and quite satisfactory.
But as a time traveler, Glenn knew the value of this car.
During this period, the joint-venture Audi 100 sedan has gradually replaced the Hongqi as an official vehicle for most government agencies. Only a very small number of diplomatic receptions will use the Hongqi courtesy car, that is, they are about to take a ride. This car.
It can be seen that Liu Tao's reputation is not limited to the magical world, but also has considerable influence in Muggle society.
The limousine slowly drove out of the port and headed towards the city.
Looking at the familiar scenery outside the window and the occasional red Charade taxi passing by, Glenn felt a little dazed for a moment.
Jingang City was his hometown in his previous life, and it was also the place where he lived for more than 20 years before traveling through time.Every brick and tile here, every plant and tree, he has witnessed the changes with his own eyes.
Now that he has returned to the place where he lived in his childhood, he feels like he has traveled back in time for the first time.
About half an hour later, the courtesy car drove into a group of European-style buildings and stopped in front of a courtyard.
This is the Fifth Avenue area of Jingang City, known as the open-air Museum of Architecture of All Nations.
There are white vertical signs hanging on the left and right sides of the courtyard door, which read in block letters -
"Chinese Research Institute No. [-]", "Jingang City Magic Association"
Qiu pointed to the vertical sign of the Magic Association with some surprise and asked: "Magic is so clearly written here, won't Muggles find it strange when they see it?"
Her grandparents were both Chinese and taught her to read and write since she was a child, so there was no language barrier.
Lu Changqing explained with a smile: "China is different from the West. Ordinary people, what you call Muggles, although they do not fully understand our world, they do not know everything, so we do not have to hide it deliberately. As long as we do not deliberately Just show it in front of them.”
It turned out to be the case.
At this point, it is naturally inconsistent with Glenn's knowledge of his previous life. In other words, he did not just travel through time, but came to a very different parallel world.
However, the architecture and customs here are exactly the same as in memory.
For example, there is a long line of three-wheeled breakfast carts not far away. The pancakes and fruits being sold there still have a familiar taste.
The three of them walked into the gate under the leadership of Lu Changqing, walked through the woods in the courtyard, and walked into a small eclectic building.
In the spacious living room, [-]-year-old Liu Tao was smiling, waiting to welcome them.
Different from Lu Changqing's gown, he wore a navy blue tunic suit. Although he was much older than Newt, he was energetic and looked younger.
As expected, the most senior man in the Chinese magic world had no pretensions like Dumbledore. When he saw them entering, he came up to them with a smile and took the initiative to shake hands with them.
"Mr. Scamander, time flies so fast. The last time we said goodbye, we haven't seen each other for so many years in the blink of an eye!" He greeted the four of them and sat down on the single fabric sofa in the hall, and said politely, "What if? If I’m not mistaken, it’s been more than 60 years, right?”
There are teacups on the wooden coffee table next to the sofa, with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums painted on them, which is the most common style in government agencies in this era.
"Yes!" Newt also sighed, "It's been so long, I didn't expect you to still remember it so clearly."
Liu Tao said solemnly: "Of course we can't forget this. If you and Dumbledore hadn't appeared in time, once Grindelwald succeeded, we don't know how much trouble would have occurred."
After chatting about the past, he turned his attention to Glenn and Qiu, and praised them in a kind tone: "They are indeed Dumbledore's valued descendants. Now that I see them, they are indeed rare young talents."
"You're flattered!" Glenn said humbly.
"If I guess correctly, this little girl should be Zhang Qiu, right?" Liu Tao looked at Qiu and said, "I have contacted your family. Although 'Zhang' is a big surname, it still has the identity of your grandparents. The news is not difficult to find.”
"Thank you!" Qiu said politely while keeping a smile.
"Compared to you, it is much more difficult to find Glenn's family. I can only narrow down the scope as much as possible. For the specific situation, you have to go and see for yourself."
Glenn bowed slightly: "I'm causing you trouble."
"You're welcome. I've prepared letters to several families. After they see it, they will naturally find ways to verify your bloodline." After Liu Tao finished speaking, he turned around and asked Lu Changqing, "Xiao Lu, please go to my office. , bring the letter."
"Okay." Lu Changqing nodded in agreement.
Soon, the letter arrived. Glenn thanked him again and handed the letter to Qiu to put away carefully.
"The guest room is ready. You have worked hard all the way. You will stay here to rest for one night before setting off tomorrow." Liu Tao smiled and said to Newt, "I will ask the kitchen to prepare some good dishes tonight. Friends are coming from far away. , of course we have to entertain you with fine wine and delicious food."
The three of them went to the guest room and settled down without refusing.
Glenn was still thinking about the pancakes outside the door. After putting down his luggage and saying hello to Lu Changqing, he did not have lunch with Newt. Instead, he couldn't wait to take Qiu out of the small building and onto the street.
It was already lunch time, and although pancakes and fruit were considered a type of breakfast, many people still bought them for lunch, so there was still a queue in front of the dining car.
The stall owner was a Tianjin girl who looked to be in her forties and was wearing an apron and white sleeves. Her hands and feet were nimble and her movements were not sloppy. Soon it was Glenn's turn.
While wiping the iron plate, the eldest sister raised her head and glanced at the two of them.
She didn't know whether it was because the two of them had mixed-race looks that were not common in that era, but she was obviously stunned for a moment.
"Two sets of pancakes, thank you." Glenn smiled at her and said.
"What do you want? Fruit, fruit grate (bi four times)? Do you want eggs?" the eldest sister asked skillfully.
The so-called fruit is what other places call fried dough sticks, and the fruit grate is a thin fried food, also known as crispy in BJ.
Listening to the familiar accent, Glenn felt a sense of belonging and answered with a smile.
"One of the same, with eggs."
Soon, the staff completed the registration and signaled that they could pass.
Lu Changqing nodded to him and led them out of the registration office.
There was a black courtesy car parked outside the door, apparently arranged by Liu Tao to pick them up.
The center of the hood is inlaid with a vertical red flag logo, and the red flags on the left and right sides are flying in the wind.
In terms of appearance alone, apart from its relatively long body, this Hongqi CA7460L2 limousine has almost no major highlights. It is ordinary and quite satisfactory.
But as a time traveler, Glenn knew the value of this car.
During this period, the joint-venture Audi 100 sedan has gradually replaced the Hongqi as an official vehicle for most government agencies. Only a very small number of diplomatic receptions will use the Hongqi courtesy car, that is, they are about to take a ride. This car.
It can be seen that Liu Tao's reputation is not limited to the magical world, but also has considerable influence in Muggle society.
The limousine slowly drove out of the port and headed towards the city.
Looking at the familiar scenery outside the window and the occasional red Charade taxi passing by, Glenn felt a little dazed for a moment.
Jingang City was his hometown in his previous life, and it was also the place where he lived for more than 20 years before traveling through time.Every brick and tile here, every plant and tree, he has witnessed the changes with his own eyes.
Now that he has returned to the place where he lived in his childhood, he feels like he has traveled back in time for the first time.
About half an hour later, the courtesy car drove into a group of European-style buildings and stopped in front of a courtyard.
This is the Fifth Avenue area of Jingang City, known as the open-air Museum of Architecture of All Nations.
There are white vertical signs hanging on the left and right sides of the courtyard door, which read in block letters -
"Chinese Research Institute No. [-]", "Jingang City Magic Association"
Qiu pointed to the vertical sign of the Magic Association with some surprise and asked: "Magic is so clearly written here, won't Muggles find it strange when they see it?"
Her grandparents were both Chinese and taught her to read and write since she was a child, so there was no language barrier.
Lu Changqing explained with a smile: "China is different from the West. Ordinary people, what you call Muggles, although they do not fully understand our world, they do not know everything, so we do not have to hide it deliberately. As long as we do not deliberately Just show it in front of them.”
It turned out to be the case.
At this point, it is naturally inconsistent with Glenn's knowledge of his previous life. In other words, he did not just travel through time, but came to a very different parallel world.
However, the architecture and customs here are exactly the same as in memory.
For example, there is a long line of three-wheeled breakfast carts not far away. The pancakes and fruits being sold there still have a familiar taste.
The three of them walked into the gate under the leadership of Lu Changqing, walked through the woods in the courtyard, and walked into a small eclectic building.
In the spacious living room, [-]-year-old Liu Tao was smiling, waiting to welcome them.
Different from Lu Changqing's gown, he wore a navy blue tunic suit. Although he was much older than Newt, he was energetic and looked younger.
As expected, the most senior man in the Chinese magic world had no pretensions like Dumbledore. When he saw them entering, he came up to them with a smile and took the initiative to shake hands with them.
"Mr. Scamander, time flies so fast. The last time we said goodbye, we haven't seen each other for so many years in the blink of an eye!" He greeted the four of them and sat down on the single fabric sofa in the hall, and said politely, "What if? If I’m not mistaken, it’s been more than 60 years, right?”
There are teacups on the wooden coffee table next to the sofa, with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums painted on them, which is the most common style in government agencies in this era.
"Yes!" Newt also sighed, "It's been so long, I didn't expect you to still remember it so clearly."
Liu Tao said solemnly: "Of course we can't forget this. If you and Dumbledore hadn't appeared in time, once Grindelwald succeeded, we don't know how much trouble would have occurred."
After chatting about the past, he turned his attention to Glenn and Qiu, and praised them in a kind tone: "They are indeed Dumbledore's valued descendants. Now that I see them, they are indeed rare young talents."
"You're flattered!" Glenn said humbly.
"If I guess correctly, this little girl should be Zhang Qiu, right?" Liu Tao looked at Qiu and said, "I have contacted your family. Although 'Zhang' is a big surname, it still has the identity of your grandparents. The news is not difficult to find.”
"Thank you!" Qiu said politely while keeping a smile.
"Compared to you, it is much more difficult to find Glenn's family. I can only narrow down the scope as much as possible. For the specific situation, you have to go and see for yourself."
Glenn bowed slightly: "I'm causing you trouble."
"You're welcome. I've prepared letters to several families. After they see it, they will naturally find ways to verify your bloodline." After Liu Tao finished speaking, he turned around and asked Lu Changqing, "Xiao Lu, please go to my office. , bring the letter."
"Okay." Lu Changqing nodded in agreement.
Soon, the letter arrived. Glenn thanked him again and handed the letter to Qiu to put away carefully.
"The guest room is ready. You have worked hard all the way. You will stay here to rest for one night before setting off tomorrow." Liu Tao smiled and said to Newt, "I will ask the kitchen to prepare some good dishes tonight. Friends are coming from far away. , of course we have to entertain you with fine wine and delicious food."
The three of them went to the guest room and settled down without refusing.
Glenn was still thinking about the pancakes outside the door. After putting down his luggage and saying hello to Lu Changqing, he did not have lunch with Newt. Instead, he couldn't wait to take Qiu out of the small building and onto the street.
It was already lunch time, and although pancakes and fruit were considered a type of breakfast, many people still bought them for lunch, so there was still a queue in front of the dining car.
The stall owner was a Tianjin girl who looked to be in her forties and was wearing an apron and white sleeves. Her hands and feet were nimble and her movements were not sloppy. Soon it was Glenn's turn.
While wiping the iron plate, the eldest sister raised her head and glanced at the two of them.
She didn't know whether it was because the two of them had mixed-race looks that were not common in that era, but she was obviously stunned for a moment.
"Two sets of pancakes, thank you." Glenn smiled at her and said.
"What do you want? Fruit, fruit grate (bi four times)? Do you want eggs?" the eldest sister asked skillfully.
The so-called fruit is what other places call fried dough sticks, and the fruit grate is a thin fried food, also known as crispy in BJ.
Listening to the familiar accent, Glenn felt a sense of belonging and answered with a smile.
"One of the same, with eggs."
