Chapter 53: A Secret Date with a Screaming Shack
For the sake of Lu Yuan's share of 50,000 gold gallons, Lockhart finally didn't directly pick up his wand and open a film with Lao Lu. www.biquge.info But he would never do it if he was sent to death, so as soon as he walked to a place where there were few people in the village, he immediately collapsed to the ground, saying that he would not move half a step when he died!
"Stop, stop...... Well, Lu, for the sake of us being friends, I've got to tell you a real secret! Lockhart looked around nervously, and after making sure that there was no one, he clenched his magic wand, looked into Lu Yuan's eyes, and said, "...... Lu, I'm not a true expert on anti-black magic! β
He raised his wand slightly, preparing that as soon as Lu Yuan had a problem, he would immediately come to "forget everything" - erase this part of his memory! But it's five seconds, ten seconds...... Almost half a minute passed, and Lockhart found that Lu Yuan was just looking at him so speechlessly, and there was no reaction at all that "should be"!
Isn't that right? How could it be that there was no response? I'm talking about such shocking news!
Is it because he didn't hear clearly?
"Lu, I mean I'm just a novelist, not a real ......"
"I know!" Lu Yuan simply interrupted him and said.
"Huh? You know? Lockhart was a little dumbfounded.
"Nonsense, not only do I know, but many people know it! In a world where magic is everything, how many people do you think you can hide? Don't be naΓ―ve! Lu Yuan smiled helplessly and shook his head, his words made Harlot first surprised, and then he was unusually disappointed, and his body relaxed. That's right, Lockhart. I have to remind you that Dumbledore also knows that you have a limited level. He hired you as a teacher, probably with bad intentions, so you better be careful...... In case of danger, it is best to run quickly. β
"Who? Dumbledore? Haha~ Impossible! Dumbledore was a good man, and he trusted me a lot! When it comes to Dumbledore, Lockhart is no different from most wizards in this world, with a look of admiration and adoration.
"Forget it." Lu Yuan's words have come to this point, and as for choosing not to believe it, it is Lockhart's own problem. "Listen to Lockhart, I'm not going to let you die. There are indeed ghosts in the screaming shack (Lockhart shuddered), but not a ghost, but ...... How to put it, like those ghosts roaming around Hogwarts school, you know? You see, the fact that I and the two Aurors are still alive is proof of that! β
Lockhart's wide, confused eyes widened, indicating that he didn't understand. However, he still understood the "no danger to his life", and the courage returned to him! As long as it's not life-threatening, Lockhart doesn't lack an adventurous spirit. "But since you say it's harmless, why are the Aurors still hanging at the entrance of the village? Is it really not dangerous? He confirmed it again.
"Because she's a grumpy ghost," Lu Lu's face twitched, and faint bruises could be seen on the edge of his eyes.
"Well, listen to Lockhart! I'm here because I don't need your ability to slay demons, understand? Seeing Luo Ha nodding, Lu Yuan hugged his shoulders and continued, "What I need...... It's your masculine charm! Wait, don't be nervous, I'm not stirring up. I mean, that ghost is a woman, a very beautiful woman! β
"And you," Lu Yuan pulled Lockhart up and helped him tidy up his clothes, "you are a female aphrodisiac, a walking massage stick!" You can't handle no woman, even if she's a female ghost! β
"That's right," Lockhart triumphantly grabbed the placket of his shirt for a long time, before he suddenly realized that something was wrong. "I'm not a massage rod and an aphrodisiac...... But what does this have to do with me? Lu, you must know that friends belong to friends, and business belongs to business. He was still a little worried about the risks - Lockhart was now rich, and his experience at Hogwarts would make him both famous and rich, so it was better not to take any chances.
The ghosts of Hogwarts are not harmless, but they are only bound by a magical contract to prevent them from attacking students.
"Listen to Lockhart, I'm thinking about you." Lu Yuan hugged his shoulders and escorted Lockhart in the direction of the screaming shack on the mountain. Lockhart resisted a little, and found that Lu Yuan's iron arm could lift him up and take him back, so he could only give up resistance and listen to what Lu Yuan had to say by the way.
"Your new book sales boom is over. While teaching at Hogwarts is a great means of gilding, there are pros and cons. Being a teacher also means you'll be away from the bestseller charts for a whole year! We all know that market changes quickly. When you come back a year later, maybe people have forgotten about you...... Listen to me! Lu Yuan stopped Lockhart from retorting and continued.
"You want to say you can continue to write new books in school? All I can say is that the idea is stupid! Why? Because people buy your books because they believe you've done them. If you're at Hogwarts and you make up some weird plots, will people still believe you? β
Lu Yuan took Lockhart and stood in front of the dilapidated screaming shack.
"What do you see now? Screaming shacks? No, no, no, you're wrong, you're looking at an incredibly beautiful novel theme! Zero Risk, Big Returns! You don't need to travel to Tibet to live with a snowman, or you don't need to go to Romania to dance with a vampire, you just need to find such an exciting adventure around Hogwarts! At this point in life, there is nothing more to ask for! What's more, and most importantly - what happened at the Screaming Shack has now spread all over England - if you fix it, not only will you gain a greater reputation, but no one will ever question the authenticity of your work in the future! β
Lu Yuan started the bewitching mode of "the devil is talking in your ear" again. "And what you have to do is not to fight with a wand, but to make a grumpy woman happy......"
"Just to make a woman happy." Facing the small wooden building in front of him, which had light leaking out, Lockhart muttered and repeated. His expression gradually changed from hesitation to determination. "That's right, if it's just a woman, I can do it!" Lockhart pulled his blonde hair back with all his might, straightened his back and walked towards the door.
The prospect depicted by Lu Yuan was too good for him to be tempted.
Compared to the petrification of students on the Hogwarts campus, what is happening in front of you is a piece of cake.
"Wait," he said, but as soon as he took a step, he was dragged back by an iron armβstill powerless to resist, still the familiar formula. Lockhart was about to cry, "Lu, I'm ready to go, what kind of trouble are you doing!" β
"Oh, sorry, get used to the action." Lao Lu rubbed his hands with a mercenary face, "Well, Lockhart, before you go in, should we talk about the distribution of the proceeds of the new book?" β
βwhatοΌοΌβ Lockhart looked at Lu Yuan in disbelief, "What are you talking about?" I'm all here to help you exorcise demons! β
"But this is my territory, the opportunity I provide, I will be ridiculed as an idiot in the book, and you will get a bestseller! Not to mention the fame you've gained from it...... I suggest that the income is divided into two eight, and I will eight you two! β
"It's impossible!" Lockhart sternly refused. "Of course, for the sake of venue usage fees, I can agree to ten percent, that is, the ratio of ninety-one as you said, I will be nine and you one, and you have to help me do publicity planning."
"It's so insincere, think about your new book... I've even got a name in mind -- how about "A Secret Date with a Screaming Shack" (Lockhart's book is named in the format of "XXX with XXX")? Seventy-three points, this is my biggest concession. Otherwise, when the reporter comes to interview, I will tell the truth, including the truth about your abduction! β
Lu Yuan took out the voice recorder and pressed it, and "I'm Commander Shepard, this is my favorite ......"
"Sorry, I got it wrong." Lu Yuan hurriedly turned off the recorder and took out a new one. This time it was Lockhart's voice that came out, "Lu, I'm not a real expert in anti-dark arts!" ββlookοΌβ Lu Yuan was triumphant.
"Damn it!" Lockhart gritted his teeth, the handle was caught, and he was held in place by an iron arm to reach his wand. And the current situation is: he really wanted to enter the screaming shack, but Lu Yuan stopped him.
"Listen, I can give in a little. But you have to be clear, only I can handle the one in the house...... In the new book, I plan to increase the proportion of romance, such as talking about a spiritual love or something, and my readers like to read these. Well, as a friend, I agree to divide two into eight, but I eight you two. β
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"Lockhart, you're a great negotiator!" The two people squatting in the doorway were a little out of breath arguing. Seeing that the first half of the night was about to pass - it was estimated that the female ghost in the house was already laughing fast just by listening, Lu Yuan decided to sacrifice the strongest trump card in his hand. "Half to half! As long as I name the female ghost in the house, you will definitely agree to my plan. β
"She's famous?" Lockhart, who has the best false name in his life, understood Lu Yuan's words as soon as he heard them.
"Very famous! There are no more than ten people in the UK who can surpass her! As long as the queen is removed from the women, there is not a single one! β
Lockhart suddenly became excited, "Okay, if what you said is true...... That's half a point! Tell me, who is she? β
Lu Yuan looked at the dark night sky and made sure that there would be no thunder to strike him, before he grabbed Lockhart's neck and pulled it down, and whispered a name in his ear.
"Is that her?!" Lockhart screamed. "It's her... Deal! β
Under the cover of the night, another dirty py deal was struck......
After the negotiation was completed, Lu Yuan finally let go of the hand that was holding Lockhart and signaled that he could go in.
The peacock man stood up, excitedly walked around the house twice, kept tidying up his appearance, and even took out perfume and sprayed it on his mouth. After he confirmed that it was correct, he opened the door of the screaming shack and walked in in style.
Lu Yuan had been watching him enter the house and close the door with compassion, and then he turned his gaze back to the night sky and sighed faintly.
It was as if he heard the sound in his ears as if the task was complete.
[Ding, your quest "Finding a Punching Bag for the Enraged Ghost" has been successfully completed!] Ghost opinion will be restored to its initial value with Tomorrow Morning. γ
β¦β¦ No, I really heard a chime ringing!
A certain god who has always been hiding from the side to listen, even if he is already schizophrenic and bedridden with laughter!
Don't forget to tease the already desolate old Lu......
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ps: Some book friends are starting to get anxious. Lao Lei could only say, don't worry, you have to give me time to start a new world. And I've been reviewing the original book recently, which is quite interesting. (To be continued.) )