Hogwarts: The Wizarding World's First Capitalist

"Ah?" Cedric was stunned at first, then his expression immediately changed and he looked at Carl seriously.

"What are you talking about? What did you just say? You said you stole things from the kitchen just like me? When have I ever stolen anything from the kitchen?"

"This is slander, and I warn you not to slander me."

"is it?"

Carl also turned to look at Cedric and gently patted the other's soft belly with his left hand.

"Then I would like to ask Mr. Diggory, under this layer of soft and greasy fat, aren't there 18 Khrushchev meatballs and six small portions of Spalu luncheon meat?"

"And three tablespoons of sour cream, and various other small treats?"

"How did you know?"

Cedric blurted out in surprise, but the moment he said it, he couldn't help but regret it and wanted to go back on his words.

"No, I just..."

"Nothing." Carl didn't listen to his explanation. He just sat down on the steps and patted the empty steps next to him with his hands.

"Sit down. There is no need to discuss these issues during your leisure time after work."

"Can't we just quietly enjoy the scenery? Isn't this the tourist attraction you decided on?"

Cedric didn't argue again and sat next to Carl obediently.

After the other person sat down, Carl raised his Coca-Cola glass bottle and took the initiative to clink glasses with Cedric.

“Cheers to our extraordinary journey!!”

"Thanks!!"

Cedric was a little confused by this sudden action. After being in a daze for a long time, he finally managed to say thank you.

Karl did not respond to him, but just sat quietly on the steps, drinking iced cola and looking at the campus in the distance.

In the embrace of summer, Moscow State University presents an unparalleled scenery, as if a vivid canvas slowly unfolds in the field of vision.

The sunlight shines through the clouds, gently caressing the historic academic hall, with the golden light and the red brick walls reflecting each other.

It exudes a solemn and ancient atmosphere. The breeze blows, and the leaves sway gently, as if whispering the long river of history.

In the distance, you can see students gathered in groups of three or four in the square in front of the teaching building, some discussing academic issues, and some enjoying the warm summer sun.

Their shadows are elongated in the sunlight and blend into the surrounding environment, forming a harmonious picture.

Also at the back door of the cafeteria, two teenagers were sitting on the steps, under the shade of the trees.

Sitting together quietly, looking into the distance, calm and peaceful.

"Don't be too self-deprecating. You didn't mess everything up. At least you chose this attraction."

“Now it looks pretty good, doesn’t it?”

Karl suddenly spoke, his voice lacking the usual hint of sarcasm, but full of seriousness and solemnity.

Cedric, who was still admiring the beautiful scenery, looked at the other person in surprise, only to see the summer breeze blowing up the other person's long golden hair.

The sunlight enveloped the boy's face, giving his handsome face a layer of light.

The trees in the distance sway gracefully in the wind. Summer afternoons are always quiet and beautiful.

"But I still messed up the plan, didn't I?" Cedric sighed after a long silence.

"I can't think of every detail as well as you do, and the plans you make are so perfect."

"Even if an emergency suddenly occurred, it could be handled perfectly. But what about me? There was only one mistake in the plan."

"I just messed up myself. I am really a flustered idiot."

"Yes, you are an idiot." Carl spoke again and drank the Coca-Cola in his hand.

Ice-cold carbonated drinks always bring people great comfort in the summer, and he burped with satisfaction.

Then he threw the glass bottle aside in a very uncivilized manner, turned to look at Cedric, stared into his eyes, and said very seriously.

"But you're not a fool, are you?"

"Are you praising me or scolding me?" Cedric didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Carl said with a very serious expression.

"I don't mean to praise or scold you. We are now in one of the world's top universities. We might as well discuss this issue with an academic attitude."

"You think you're a fool for not having thought about a question, seemingly for the first time in your life."

“Make a plan for your life for the next day according to your own ideas.”

"What do you mean?" Cedric also became serious.

Carl continued speaking calmly.

"The meaning is very simple. Although today looks the same as usual, it is very different for you."

“In fact, many people don’t realize that they often spend the first 20 years of their lives living under certain rules that have been set by others.”

"Plan your life step by step. When you are young, listen to your parents. When you go to school, listen to your teachers. When you start working, listen to your boss."

"Elementary school, junior high school, high school, college, children, teenagers, adolescents, adults, graduation."

"We have invented countless words to describe different stages of life and set an age as the legal age of adulthood."

"But it doesn't make sense. No one who walks out of college instantly becomes an adult."

"He may not know how to tie his shirt, he may not know how to go to the doctor alone, he may not know how to interact with strangers."

"He should have started to become confused, at a loss, and then tripped over low-level, tiny mistakes."

"In the end, you started to become a little self-destructive, just like you are now, like a brainless idiot."

"How can you say that, you're too much, Carl."

Cedric growled a little angrily.

Carl showed a satisfied smile, patted Cedric on the shoulder and gave a thumbs up.

"You are angry, that's right, you should be angry at those who stand by and watch and make sarcastic remarks."

"Use the most vulgar and vicious words to curse them, because these people are of no help to your life."

"Their gossip will only fill your life with negative energy. The only thing you have to do is curse them harshly."

"Then live your life well. As for the mistakes you made before, they are just minor incidents."

After saying that, Carl patted Cedric on the back, stood up and stretched, leaving Cedric alone.

Sitting on the steps in a daze, after a brief thought, Cedric suddenly looked at Carl and asked with some confusion.

"Thank you for your comfort just now, but I found something wrong. It's my first time in the Muggle world."

“I feel lost and overwhelmed when it comes to making plans for my day.”

"Then you should have had the same feeling when you first entered the magical world. From what I heard, you didn't seem to have any difficulty adapting at all."

"You just said so much, are you just trying to comfort me?"