"I'm the manager of this store. I have the right to ask you to stop damaging the books in the store!" Hearing Zheng Fan's words, he couldn't help showing an angry look and speaking more forcefully.
Zheng Fan tilted his head. "Damage? What do you mean? I'm just reading. Does this store have a rule that you can't read without buying?"
"Reading? You call that book - tearing - like behavior just now reading? Do you think reading just means roughly flipping through the book? Remember, young man, reading is to gain knowledge from it and remember the content, not to exercise your fingers!"
Zheng Fan frowned and slowly put down the book in his hand.
"Mr. Manager, how do you know I didn't remember the content of the book?"
"Is this even a question? Look at the way you flipped through the book. You didn't even look at each page for a second. If you can remember the content like this, I won't ask you to buy it. I'll give the book to you for free!"
"Hey, sir, you're being too unreasonable." Mr. Granger interjected discontentedly, but Zheng Fan raised his hand to stop him.
"Oh, Mr. Manager, you're the one who said that just now." With that, he clapped his hands and picked up the two books he had just finished reading.
"Come on, ask me anything. I'll show you what the right way to read a book is."
Seeing Zheng Fan's appearance, the manager's look of contempt became even stronger. "Still trying to put on an act at this time? How pitiful. Since you've chosen to lose your last bit of face, I won't be polite either."
With that, he directly opened the book.
"Zheng Fan!" Hermione nervously ran over and grabbed Zheng Fan's sleeve. She had seen how Zheng Fan read the book just now. Even the most talented person couldn't read at that speed. It was impossible to remember a single word! How could he still dare to let someone test him?
Zheng Fan smiled and reached out to ruffle her fluffy golden long hair, showing her a reassuring look.
The manager had already started speaking.
"In *Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1*, what are the tricks and key points for using the Levitation Charm?"
"You need to make continuous waving and shaking motions with your wrist. At the same time, pay attention to the pronunciation. Don't confuse 'f' and 's'." Zheng Fan answered without hesitation.
"Eh?" Hermione showed a look of surprise mixed with confusion. She clearly saw that Zheng Fan hadn't really read the book just now. Why could he answer?
The manager frowned. "Well, it seems you've just learned this spell. There's nothing we can do about it. After all, it's just a basic standard spell... Then let's look at this charm."
Before he could finish speaking, Zheng Fan suddenly interrupted him: "It's no fun asking like this. Just pick any page and any line and ask me what's written in it. If I miss a single word, you win."
Well, even if the manager won, he wouldn't gain anything. Zheng Fan thought mischievously.
The other person was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting Zheng Fan to set such a harsh rule. This was just like seeking self - destruction.
"Zheng Fan, how could you..." Mrs. Granger exclaimed.
At this time, some other customers in the bookstore also came over and looked in this direction.
In front of everyone's eyes, Zheng Fan stood upright with his head held high. "It's okay, Mrs. Granger. I just want to prove with my actions that even the poor have the right to pursue knowledge! Those guys who judge people by their looks and don't care about one's inner qualities at all, I will never lose to them! I, Zheng Fan, have long been determined to be a wizard with thoughts and not afraid of power!"
Hearing Zheng Fan's words, several people who had just come over around them immediately showed expressions of admiration.
The manager was nearly hopping mad. What kind of situation was this? Clearly, it was this kid rummaging through books randomly and being stopped by himself. How come in his mouth, he himself became the bad guy?
Suppressing his frustration, he casually flipped through a few pages. "Fine, fine. Then tell me, what does it say on page 51, the fourth line?!"
"Lock Unlocking Charm is very convenient most of the time, but it also has its flaws." Zheng Fan answered without hesitation.
"...Page 55, the twelfth line!"
"This magic is often used to enliven celebrations and balls. Although it's simple, it's widely popular." Zheng Fan blurted out. This time, the manager's expression finally changed.
Not a single word was wrong!
He stared with wide eyes, looking at Zheng Fan in disbelief. Did he memorize this book in advance and come here to make fun of him?
Impossible!
Seeing the manager's expression, the wizards around also cast surprised glances at Zheng Fan. They had all read this book and generally knew its contents. They knew that what Zheng Fan recited the second time should be a detailed explanation of the Flitterblooms spell. But knowing it was one thing, if they were asked to recite it just based on the page number and line number, no one could do it!
If there were a magic for rapid memorization, wizards wouldn't have to study for exams!
"Mr. Manager, what do you think now?" Zheng Fan asked with a smile.
"...No, no. You must have done something tricky. I demand to change to another book!"
Saying that, he ran to the shelf and pulled out a dusty book.
"You said you memorized it on the spot using that damned reading method. So you shouldn't mind memorizing another one, right?" He gritted his teeth and said.
"Sure, then wait a moment." Zheng Fan took the book and slowly opened it.
Then, in front of everyone's eyes, he continued his task of flipping through the book.
Watching Zheng Fan's reading speed of less than half a second per page, everyone was stunned.
What was this? Was he reading a book?
Reading a book like this and still being able to memorize it? Who would believe that?!
In less than a minute, Zheng Fan finished flipping through this thin book. It was a novel, an autobiographical one. Just a quick glance was enough to tell that it had a poor rhythm and no exciting parts. If it were posted online, definitely no one would subscribe to it.
"Done."
Looking at Zheng Fan's faintly smiling eyes, the manager suddenly shivered for no reason.
He suddenly felt as if he were a toad being stared at by a snake and had completely fallen into Zheng Fan's control!
He opened the book.
"Page, the sixth line on page fifteen!"
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"Baggis rang the bell, and the sound echoed through the village at night. People rushed out of their houses, eager to find out what he had discovered."
"Page twenty - two, line one!!"
"After waking up from the dream, he wondered what the dream portended, so he went to find his grandfather."
Plop.
Right in front of everyone, the manager dropped the book he was holding and plopped down on the ground.
Zheng Fan grinned and stuffed a whole pile of books off the shelf into a bag.
"As we agreed, these books are mine, Mr. Manager~"
After all that, Zheng Fan turned around and gave a big bow to the crowd: "Thanks for everyone's support. Well, it's time for us to take our leave."
Someone started it, and immediately, enthusiastic applause filled the bookstore.
"Great job!"
"You're amazing!"
"You're a freshman this year, right! Looking forward to seeing you shine!"
Amid the crowd's cheers, Zheng Fan led the Granger family off, like a triumphant general!