Chapter 92 New Topic and Zhang Qiu's Troubles

Seeing Yang Tian being so well-behaved and obedient, Professor McGonagall nodded with satisfaction, and then continued: "In addition, you should write a paper on the improved version of the fire-breathing fish transfiguration as soon as possible, and then publish it in the magazine "Transfiguration Today". This will bring you unparalleled fame."

Yang Tian was embarrassed when he heard this and said, "Professor, I just improved the wolfsbane potion before the start of the semester and gained quite a reputation. If I publish a paper on the improved version of the fire-breathing fish transformation technique now, wouldn't it be a bit too ostentatious? This kind of academic reputation doesn't seem to mean much to me."

Professor McGonagall did not blame Yang Tian upon hearing this. Instead, she smiled and explained, "Your worry is unnecessary. Fame in the academic world is the best compliment for wizards. You should never have too much of this kind of fame."

"Because those who can publish truly valuable academic papers are all people who have been deeply involved in the academic field for many years and are dedicated to research and invention. This will gain the friendship and respect of the vast majority of wizards."

After a pause, Professor McGonagall continued, "And after publishing this paper, the voices that previously questioned your use of family power to improve the wolfsbane potion will disappear. After all, the Fry family is not good at Transfiguration."

"Then you will have many opportunities to exchange letters with the Master of Transfiguration and the Master of Potions. Of course, there will also be many elites in other fields who will be willing to get to know you and communicate with you. Do you understand the benefits?"

Yang Tian was immediately overjoyed. He had never been involved in the academic circle in his previous life, so he naturally didn’t understand the twists and turns involved.

But after a little guidance from Professor McGonagall, he immediately understood the connection. Isn't this the circle of his own that he has always dreamed of?

Thinking of this, Yang Tian immediately said respectfully: "I understand, Professor. I will finish the paper as soon as possible."

Professor McGonagall nodded with satisfaction, her eyes filled with indescribable kindness...

After dinner, everyone went to the library to read as usual, but Yang Tian was concentrating on his paper on transfiguration, which attracted the attention of his friends.

During the last Quidditch training, Yang Tian's overbearing way of handling the situation did not disgust everyone, but instead made everyone feel relieved. This kind of Yang Tian is more real and more secure.

Penelope, in particular, was full of praise for Yang Tian's handling of the situation, and even looked at Yang Tian with admiration in her eyes.

Decisive, ruthless, and efficient, yet able to keep the situation under control. This is Penelope's evaluation of Yang Tian's handling of the situation.

In short, Yang Tian gradually became the true core of this small group.

Because of this, Yang Tian’s abnormal behavior immediately attracted the attention of his friends.

When Yang Tian explained the whole story, everyone was completely confused. How long have you studied Transfiguration? Have you made a major academic discovery in Transfiguration? Why did all this seem like a dream?

Penelope was even more envious of Yang Tian's joining the Transfiguration Club. You know, she is already in the fourth grade this year, but before she met Yang Tian, ​​her Transfiguration grades were good, but definitely not outstanding.

After meeting Yang Tian, ​​he originally wanted to rely on Yang Tian's guidance to make a comeback, win the favor of Professor McGonagall, and enter the Transfiguration Club. Unexpectedly, Yang Tian got in first.

Hermione, the know-it-all lady, was even more unbearable. Her complex eyes, which were a mixture of frustration, resentment, and admiration, almost drove Yang Tian away.

But Yang Tian didn't have time to comfort her at this time. Under the strong demands of his friends, he had to take everyone to the abandoned classroom to demonstrate and explain his new topic to everyone.

Everyone was fascinated by what was being said, and was even more intoxicated by Yang Tian’s explanation. When the explanation was finished, warm applause broke out in the abandoned classroom.

After chatting and laughing with his friends for a while, Yang Tian was about to let Penelope start today's Defense Against the Dark Arts class, but he found that Zhang Qiu seemed absent-minded and gave people the feeling that he was forcing a smile.

"What's wrong? Zhang Qiu? Are you worried about something? You can tell us. I think we are trustworthy." Yang Tian asked softly.

Yang Tian’s question also attracted the attention of his friends, and everyone looked at Zhang Qiu.

Hermione and Padma were also talking to Zhang Qiu in a low voice, seemingly trying to comfort her.

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Qiu finally made up his mind and whispered, "I...I want to quit the Quidditch team."

Yang Tian frowned when he heard this and asked, "Why? What happened?"

Hearing this, Penelo angrily said to Zhang Qiu: "Those people again? Why are you bothering with them? They are a bunch of troublemakers."

"What's going on?" Yang Tian's voice had become cold, and his face showed no sadness or joy.

Seeing Yang Tian’s reaction, Penelope’s heart started beating wildly.

She had experienced this kind of superior behavior from Yang Tian many times. But the problem was that this kind of temperament was not something that most adult wizards could possess, let alone a child in his teens.

Whenever something big happens, Yang Tian’s unique charm always makes his friends feel safe and they calm down quickly.

Penelope didn't hesitate and said directly: "It's Jeremy and Ludendorff. They seem to feel that they have lost face and dare not trouble you."

"So after you recovered from your injury, you started to spread the word that you didn't participate in training and were more suitable for the position of seeker. It was Zhang Qiu's existence that hindered the development of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. The funny thing is that such brainless remarks are actually very popular among students. Zhang Qiu is under too much pressure."

Yang Tian slammed the table and stood up, saying angrily: "It's still too light." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.

However, Zhang Qiu hugged him tightly from behind: "Yang Tian, ​​don't be impulsive. I really think what they said makes sense. Your flying skills are indeed much better than mine. You are more qualified to be a seeker. I... I should quit..."

Yang Tian was so angry that he laughed. He turned around and tapped Zhang Qiu's forehead with his finger, saying, "Are you stupid? Are you that bad? Tell me, which Seeker of each team can't you outrun?"

"Also, have you ever asked me what position I like to play? You know I don't like being a seeker? The feeling of flying around by myself and finding the golden snitch means the end of the game makes me feel very boring, you know that?"

With each question Yang Tian asked, Zhang Qiu's eyes widened a little, and finally his face was full of disbelief and confusion. What on earth was going on?

The friends around him burst out laughing, which made Zhang Qiu blush.

Yang Tian's voice returned to its cold and clear tone again, and he said, "Okay, don't worry about it. I'll take care of it."

Zhang Qiu and Penelope hurriedly stopped Yang Tian and said, "Forget it. They are all classmates here. Maybe most of them don't understand the situation, so they were bewitched by Jeremy and Ludendorff and gossiped behind their backs, right?"

Yang Tian said helplessly: "You guys, your ideas are too childish. We are not gold galleons, and we can't satisfy everyone."

"No matter how well you do, there will always be people who gossip about you. The simplest and most direct way to deal with this is to cut the Gordian knot. For kindness toward us, we will repay tenfold; for malice toward us, we will repay a hundredfold."

Penelope nodded after thinking about it, but then shook her head and said, "I understand what you mean, don't be too weak. But we are girls after all, so we can't be too aggressive. Let us try to handle this matter ourselves first, and you can do it if it doesn't work."

Yang Tian thought about it and could only reluctantly say, "Okay, you guys try it first. There's really no need to go through so much trouble. Let's cut the Gordian knot. Our time is very precious. We don't have time to waste on these gossipers."

Everyone nodded in agreement, except Penelope and Zhang Qiu, who shook their heads and smiled bitterly. They really did not have Yang Tian's decisiveness and courage.

After talking about this, everyone quickly calmed down, and Penelope finally started teaching the Defense Against the Dark Arts class today...