Chapter 152 Dumbledore's Visit
When Snape opened the door, Mia had already brought someone in.
Dumbledore gave Snape a kind smile.
Seeing this, Snape looked at him expressionlessly, turned around, opened the door, and let Dumbledore in.
"It's a very sophisticated magic circle. If the house-elf hadn't led me in, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to find the way in."
Dumbledore entered the house and sat down at the dining table very naturally. He said to Jiang Li, "You should not mind if I eat with you."
Looking at Dumbledore who was sitting down by himself, Jiang Li took a bite of a croissant and said, "I heard that you told everyone that I was dead."
"Isn't this something everyone knows?" Dumbledore smiled. "Isn't this our goal?"
Snape sat next to Jiang Li and looked at Dumbledore indifferently.
Hearing this, Jiang Li curled his lips and smiled, "Since I died to protect the students, Hogwarts School should also give me the compensation I deserve, right? I haven't received it yet. Shouldn't the school improve its efficiency?"
Dumbledore's gentle expression was a little subtle as he said:
"Gardenia, after all, nothing really happened to you. I think this is something I need to consider."
"But in everyone's eyes, I'm already dead, and I can't use this name to appear in front of people anymore. I believe you don't want to see people questioning everything you've done because they were deceived."
Jiang Li folded his hands, looked at Dumbledore calmly and said: "You have to know how eager those politicians and journalists are to find faults in an influential person to enhance their own reputation."
Dumbledore sighed and said helplessly, "It's not that I don't want to reward you, but the current financial situation of Hogwarts does not allow me to squander it."
"You are so smart, but you didn't make any money." Jiang Li looked at Dumbledore in surprise and said, "It's not difficult to make money."
"I'm glad you recognize my intelligence, but I'm not as talented as you in making money, and there are too many places where money is needed. You should know this."
There was a barely perceptible hint of helplessness in Dumbledore's wise eyes.
Hearing this, Jiang Li narrowed his eyes and looked at Dumbledore and said, "So, you are not going to give me a pension?"
"It's not that I don't want to give it, but I think it can be given later." Dumbledore explained in a gentle voice.
"If I were you, I would give the money right now."
Jiang Li leaned back in his chair, put his elbows on the armrests, supported his chin with one hand, and looked at Dumbledore and said:
"I don't lack the money, but you do. Now people outside are watching you, you must show your attitude and make them feel that it is worthwhile to follow you.
If more people support your decision, I can ask the newspaper to speak for you as much as possible, maximize the benefits of my death, and achieve our goal this time."
After hearing this, Dumbledore praised Jiang Li and said, "I think you are very suitable to be a politician. You can join the Ministry of Magic. I believe the world will change because of you."
Jiang Li himself is an expert at making empty promises, so when he heard Dumbledore's words, he felt nothing at all and even wanted to laugh.
She looked at Dumbledore and smiled, "I am just an ordinary person and I don't want to make any contribution to changing the world.
I will ask my lawyer to sort out the amount of my death compensation and send it to you later. If you have any objections to the amount above, you can consult my lawyer directly. "
Dumbledore: "..."
Obviously, Jiang Li was much more difficult to deal with than he had imagined.
The debate ended with Dumbledore compromising.
Under Jiang Li's gaze, Dumbledore packed up all the snacks on the table and took them away.
He said to Jiang Li gently: "You shouldn't mind if I take all the snacks away."
Jiang Li said speechlessly: "If I mind, will you put the snacks back?"
Dumbledore smiled at Jiang Li and said, "Thank you for your hospitality. Perhaps you can attend your own funeral. After all, it is a very novel experience."
He winked at Jiang Li slyly, "You can attend with your fiancé."
Jiang Li crossed his arms across his chest without any reaction. Snape showed a surprised expression.
After Dumbledore left, Snape asked Jiang Li hesitantly, "Dumbledore knows about our relationship?"
"Yes." Jiang Li said frankly, "All the professors know that I proposed to you." But not many people believed it.
Snape was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Jiang Li to announce their relationship.
He thought Jiang Li would tell others about this matter after graduation. After all, a professor and a student falling in love would cause a lot of controversy, so hiding it was the best option, and he would not have any thoughts about it.
But Jiang Li chose to acknowledge their relationship.
Snape had an indescribable feeling in his heart, a mixture of joy and emotion.
Was it so that I was also one of the people who was firmly chosen?
"What are you thinking?"
Jiang Li bent his finger and tapped Snape's forehead.
Snape subconsciously held Jiang Li's hand and said slowly: "Actually, you don't need to ask Dumbledore for a pension. You just need to reduce the annual funding for Hogwarts."
After all, as a shareholder of Hogwarts, Jiang Li donates a lot of gold Galleons every year.
"I know, I did it on purpose."
Jiang Li smiled as he looked at Snape and said, "You worked for him before and provided so many potions for Hogwarts. Did Dumbledore pay you?"
Snape: “…” I haven’t thought about this question.
Seeing this, Jiang Li praised: "People like you who are selfless and dedicated can be named the best employee of the year. You don't ask for salary, but you are hardworking and obedient."
Snape: "..." Why does it sound a bit weird?
He couldn't help but wonder, did he really lose money?
But I never thought about these things in my previous life. I just wanted to protect Lily's child from dying. I didn't expect Dumbledore to still design the child to die.
Seeing that his brows were furrowed, Jiang Li felt like rubbing his forehead.
Snape lowered his head and saw Jiang Li's actions.
"What are you going to do?"
Hearing this, Jiang Li said confidently: "I thought about it carefully. You liked Lily before, and I am still a little jealous, so you punch me and let me vent my anger."
As she spoke, she rubbed Snape's cheek with lightning speed.
Seeing his shocked expression, Jiang Li let go of his hand with satisfaction.
"If something happens to me in the future, don't do these stupid things. I hope you can live for your own good. After all, if you die, I won't do anything for you."
Snape looked down at Jiang Li and said seriously, "You won't die."
“…That’s not my point.”
"I know that no matter what happens, I will not let you die, so don't say such things."
Snape looked at Jiang Li and said persistently: "I will never separate from you."
Seeing the strong love in his eyes, Jiang Li was afraid to look directly at him.
She coughed lightly, "My Transfiguration can transform me into other people's appearances. Do you want to see it?"
After saying that, Jiang Li didn't give Snape time to react and turned into a burly man with a height of 1.9 meters, strong features and a handsome appearance.
"Does it look good? The owner of this look is Su Jinghe."