"Professor, are you the heir of Slytherin?"
When Cedric asked the same question, Li Wei's expression became somewhat helpless.
"Of course not. Where did you all hear that?"
"I heard about the Basilisk from Hermione and the others." Cedric seemed hesitant. "Professor, is this matter difficult to handle? Why did the Basilisk attack someone a second time? Even you and Dumbledore can't solve it?"
"Mm..." Li Wei's tone became difficult to read.
He did not quite know how to explain it to this honest student.
The truth was, the matter had already been resolved. The current situation was merely an understanding among the adults?
That seemed a little too damaging to his image, and it would not be good for a child's healthy development either.
After thinking it over, Li Wei settled on a compromise.
"Dumbledore and I have already found some leads regarding the Chamber of Secrets. There are simply a few matters left to confirm. Don't worry; there won't be any more attacks from now on.
"As for Professor Bubage, who was attacked, she was fortunate enough to be merely Petrified. Once the Mandrakes mature, Snape will be able to brew an antidote and save her."
He knew what Cedric cared about: nothing more than the students' safety.
The next time the Basilisk attacked would be when he was Petrified and Harry was guided into slaying the snake. Then every problem would be solved.
"Is that so? That's wonderful!"
Cedric vaguely sensed something from Li Wei's subtle attitude, but his main concern was that there would be no more casualties from the Chamber of Secrets incident. Everything else was secondary.
Seeing the matter settled so smoothly, he immediately relaxed.
Cedric suddenly recalled the story of The Hairy Heart of the Warlock that Hermione had told him about before.