HP: Hogwarts Snake

Strictly speaking, Della was under the legal drinking age stipulated by her nationality, but she was in a place where the rules were not so strict and had enough acquaintances to take care of her, so at Tang Xueji's recommendation, she poured a small glass of mild rice wine to go with the dish.

After a few sips of wine, Della found that her alcohol tolerance seemed to be greater than she had imagined. Of course, it might also be because the alcohol content of the wine itself was not high. In any case, her face was not as rosy as Belinda's.

Now, even Della joined the conversation while drinking. Tang Yu, the only one who didn't drink, immediately became inconspicuous. He picked up a few dishes with chopsticks, glanced at Della a few times, and was hugged and joked with a few times by Tang Yu, who was already drunk. He felt a little uncomfortable and walked out silently.

It was just after noon and the sun was almost directly overhead, which meant that this was the time when shadows were the least. Tang Yu sat alone on a circle of stone steps at the back of the house. The shadow cast by the eaves tried its best to cover him, but most of his foot was still exposed to the sun.

The sun was so strong that Tang Yun could feel the heat on his feet even through his shoes. However, compared to the uncomfortable curled-up position, this little bit of heat was bearable. He picked up a small branch and started writing and drawing on the ground.

This time he didn't write any messy formulas, but drew a vertical line and finally began seriously to analyze the pros and cons that he had been putting off until now.

Just like Xiaoyun said, he wants to continue his studies. The problem he faces now is whether to study for a doctorate in China or abroad. His school is very good, and China is a very good choice. However, his mentor and grandfather both have studied abroad experience, and they both suggested that he go to new places, explore new fields, and broaden his thinking.

He had said these words when he graduated from university. The reason he gave for not going abroad was very simple at that time - he absolutely could not survive outside alone. His family accepted this willful statement. After all, he was now a willful child who always refused to eat in the cafeteria and asked his grandmother to bring him food.

Now, judging by his age, he could no longer rely on the reputation of a child prodigy that had allowed him to act recklessly in the past. He would be beaten if he said he couldn't take care of himself. He also had a little other motivation - to learn more about the culture in which Della grew up.

It is also the driving force behind lust.

Tang Yu thought so and smiled silently at the word "culture" he had written in the "advantages" column. The "disadvantages" column already had a few words on it: "too far from home", "taste not compatible" and "racial discrimination".

He thought about it, and wrote "no future" on the bad side, and then connected this with "culture" on the good side.

Unlike his cousin who has already developed his career in Country F, even if he has the qualifications or ability to immigrate, he would not think of taking root abroad. So, even if he is as lucky as quantum teleportation to be with Della, forcing someone to leave their homeland is too selfish for anyone.

It’s a beautiful and far-fetched idea, but it is indeed a problem.

Tang Yu crossed out the only good thing, and suddenly he felt something beside him and found that his grandfather was sitting next to him.

"What's bothering you?" Tang Zhaoren asked kindly, shaking his white beard that reached down to his throat.

"Uh..." Tang Yu was not one to keep secrets, and he often overreacted. He looked at his grandfather, who was always tolerant, and said another thing that bothered him. "I think I was too willful to ask my family to help with Della's treatment, Grandpa."

"Do you regret it?" Tang Zhaoren asked him.

Tang Yu shook his head. "I don't regret it. I just feel a little uneasy about taking advantage of this loophole, because I didn't actually pay any price."

"Just like your father, he's the least ambitious of his generation," Tang Zhaoren smiled. "Has anyone in your family ever told you the story of Grandpa Xueji?"

Sister Xueji’s grandfather is my grandfather’s brother. Tang Lei thought about it for a long time, and after confirming that he had never heard any stories about him, he shook his head.

"I'm afraid you might misunderstand me, so I probably don't dare tell you," Tang Zhaoren said slowly. "The Tang family has been around for so many years, and they didn't even blink an eye when dynasties changed outside. They're actually quite cold-blooded."

"However, the change of dynasties is ultimately a war for this land. But decades ago, it wasn't just a war for this land," Tang Zhaoren said in a distant voice, as if he had stepped back into the past. "My eldest brother's name is Tang Zhenrong. When our family gave him this name, they must have seen a glimpse of the future. However, the long-standing rules were not changed. When my eldest brother became the head of the family, we were still not allowed to be born."

"Huh?" Tang Yu's eyes widened. It was the first time he knew that the great-grandfather was the head of the family.

"At that time, everyone actually wanted to leave. They just needed one person to set an example. But everyone also knew that if the first person left, the accusation of the family being torn apart would be proven," Tang Zhaoren said with a smile, "and my eldest brother, as the head of the family, took advantage of the opportunity."

"He hung the inherited seal of the family head at the gate and went to join the army first. Then, during the three days without a family head, everyone who wanted to leave took the opportunity to leave," Tang Zhaoren looked at Tang Yu. "In three days, when I become the family head, this will be another ready-made excuse to change the rules."

"Before that, I had no dynasty but a home. After that, I have a country and a home. When I want to go out again, there will be no obstacles." Tang Zhaoren's black eyes flashed with wisdom. "Taking advantage of loopholes without paying a price is not a bad thing. Xiao Lei, many things need people who can take advantage of loopholes to continue, and even more things can only be changed after loopholes are taken advantage of."

"Ah..." Tang Yu listened, with many thoughts in his mind, but he couldn't express any of them, because he felt that what his grandfather said to him was too heavy, suppressing all his other thoughts. He was only left with admiration for the great-grandfather whom he had never heard of or seen.

"I'm actually always happy to see this kind of thing happen. It either brings progress or patches, both of which are very valuable for survival." Tang Zhaoren blinked, his kindness overshadowing his wisdom. "So after hearing so much, do you feel more at ease, Xiaoyu?"

Tang Yu nodded and said honestly, "Knowing that Grandpa doesn't mind is like a stone in my heart has been removed."

"Even if you're not at peace, you don't regret it either," Tang Zhaoren laughed and changed the subject. "It's okay to do something you won't regret."

Tang Yu's eyes were wandering and he pursed his lips. He didn't know whether his grandfather was talking about his studying abroad or about Della, but he didn't want to answer either of them.

"Drinking a little wine might be a good idea," Tang Zhaoren didn't force her, but smiled and offered some nonsensical advice. "Although it might make you lose your mind, it can also help you get out what's been weighing on your heart."