Chapter 283 Conflict and the Fisherman's Benefit

Following along, Yang Tian was curious about how the two sides would start arguing without the confrontation between Harry and Draco. But unexpectedly, Arthur and Lucius were already exchanging sharp words. Yang Tian calmed down and quickly hid in a corner to watch the show.

"Hey, Arthur, didn't we just go through a war? Didn't the Ministry of Magic say they would give you some subsidies? Why are you still buying such tattered textbooks for your children?" Lucius said as he took out an old and tattered "Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration" from Ginny's cauldron.

"Lucius, my Weasley family's affairs have nothing to do with you. You'd better stay away from us." Arthur said without giving in.

"You misunderstood, Arthur. I just heard that the Ministry of Magic is very busy right now and you still have to carry out those surprise inspections. I hope they can give you overtime pay." Lucius continued to taunt.

"You'd better worry more about those shady things of yours. If we find them out, you'll be in big trouble, Lucius." Arthur said hatefully.

"You don't need to worry about that. The Malfoy family has always been law-abiding. Instead of doubting others, you should think more about your responsibilities as a father and how to buy new clothes for your children." Lucius said disdainfully: "Not even enough money, this is really an insult to wizards."

Mr. Weasley was clearly getting angry. "Mr. Malfoy, we have different ideas about what constitutes wizarding shame."

"Really? Just like you, disregarding the honor of the 28 pure-blood families and focusing on being a horse for Muggles..." Before Lucius finished speaking, Mr. Weasley had already rushed over fiercely. Lucius, who was talking happily, was completely unprepared, and the two of them almost bumped into the bookshelf at the same time. Dozens of heavy magic books fell in an instant and hit their heads. The next moment, the two of them wrestled with each other.

Seeing the scene in front of them, the Weasley brothers, who had just bought a book, shouted loudly: "Dad, beat him!"

Draco, who followed closely, was extremely angry: "Why don't you two go and stop them, but are still cheering them on?"

After all, they are comrades who have lived and died together, and the feelings between the buddies have long been different.

George touched his nose embarrassedly and said, "Haha, sorry, it's an instinctive reaction." Then he and Fred squeezed into the crowd, ready to step forward to separate the fight; Draco also hurried to his father.

Mrs. Weasley also screamed at this time: "Arthur, don't fight."

But the two ignored him and continued to fight with punches and kicks, completely forgetting their identities as wizards. As more and more bookshelves fell to the ground, the crowd around them felt the danger and squeezed to the outside...

The clerk of Flourish and Blotts was stunned. He hurriedly shouted, "Gentlemen, please remain restrained and do not fight in the store..."

Yang Tian was also nervous. Would the plot change and everyone come up to stop the fight? Should he stop all this?

Fortunately, things soon turned around. Just like in the original novel, Hagrid waded through the books and separated Lucius and Arthur. Both of them were seriously injured. Lucius was still holding the worn-out Transfiguration textbook.

The next moment, Lucius threw the book at Ginny in a rage, and yelled, "Hold it tight, little girl. This is the most expensive thing your father can buy for you."

Seeing this, Ginny closed her eyes and prepared to be beaten.

But at this moment, a surge of magic power surged, and the rapidly flying textbook suddenly turned, floating out slowly, and finally fell into the hands of the boy in the corner. Who else could it be but Yang Tian? He had been waiting for this moment.

But after Yang Tian got the textbook, he quietly took out a black diary from it, and then walked out with a slightly raised mouth: "Mr. Malfoy, this way of doing things is detrimental to the reputation of the Malfoy family."

As he spoke, Yang Tian showed the diary to Lucius from an angle where no one else could see.

Lucius looked extremely unhappy, even a little panicked. What on earth did this kid know? Why did he seem to know everything?

Yang Tian ignored Lucius's strange expression and quietly put the diary into the white jade ring. Then, he walked over to help Ginny pick up the textbooks scattered on the ground.

The Weasley brothers also followed suit without saying a word, but their faces looked a little unhappy.

However, the one who was most uncomfortable among the people present must be Draco. He stood there stiffly, not knowing what to do. Yang Tian naturally understood his dilemma, but he stepped forward and patted Draco on the shoulder, asking him to help pick up the books. Draco felt relieved and quickly took action.

Yang Tian came to Arthur and Lucius, who were bruised and battered.

"You two are elders. I shouldn't have expressed any opinions on this matter. But since this involves my friends, I have to speak up." Yang Tian's words were still calm: "Draco, the Weasley brothers and I have just experienced a common war. We survived by stepping on the corpses of our enemies. We are as close as brothers. Every one of them is great. I don't know why two adults who have experienced the same war are still incompatible. Isn't that the affection of living and dying together?"

Upon hearing this, Lucius and Arthur looked at each other with complicated expressions, but finally avoided each other's gaze with disgust.

"But since this is your personal choice, I don't want to comment too much." Yang Tian continued, "But please remember that the grudges of the previous generation should not be borne by the next generation. Truly smart parents should teach their children how to live and develop better, rather than adding unnecessary burdens and enemies to them."

The two still didn't speak, but they both frowned and thought...

Seeing that the friends had almost finished packing, Yang Tian said again: "Now, I am going to buy other school supplies with Draco and the Weasley brothers. Do the two uncles have anything to say?"

Arthur waved his hands awkwardly, trying not to look so embarrassed: "You're right, kid. This is a matter between adults, you guys should go now." He also gave a few dry laughs as if he was open-minded.

Lucius stared at Yang Tian intently. He seemed to want to say something, but after repeatedly encouraging himself, he only sighed. He waved at Draco and said, "Go."

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