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Chapter 91: Chapter 83: Xiao Ming Get Out (Seeking Recommendations!)_1
The students felt a bit disappointed upon hearing that Tang Qing was only going to tell a joke, but that was better than nothing. They quieted down and eagerly turned their eyes to Tang Qing.
Xie Wendong was somewhat disappointed. He had hoped that Tang Qing would be prideful and rigid, refusing to go on stage at all. Even if he did come on stage, he hoped he would simply perform some random act and make a fool of himself. He had just heard from his classmates that no one knew of any talents Tang Qing had. However, what he did not expect was that Tang Qing was going to tell a joke. Who can’t do that?
Cunning, Xie Wendong thought to himself.
Xie Wendong originally wanted to rally everyone to pressure Tang Qing into performing, but the coldness in Tang Qing’s eyes pushed him back.
He didn’t expect Tang Qing’s gaze to be so terrifying. It made him shiver, as if he was being stared down by a wild beast. He didn’t dare utter a word.
It was thanks to the incident of punching through a sandbag that Tang Qing discovered that Origin Qi could be emitted externally. He later did some experiments and found that he could emit it from any part of his body if he wanted to. However, to achieve armor-piercing capability, it needed to be close to the body and wouldn’t be effective over a distance.
At that time, he thought of his eyes. It wasn’t that he wanted to use his eyes to attack, but to intimidate. He found that depending on his mood, the Origin Qi radiating from his eyes had different effects.
For instance, when he was happy, the Origin Qi emanating from his eyes made others happy. The same went for other emotions. Seeing that Xie Wendong was trying to stir up trouble, he stared at him, emulating the unique temperament of Han Leng.
He had tried it before, glaring at a vicious dog in his neighborhood with Origin Qi. It scared the dog, who barked at everyone except its owner, into hiding in a corner with its tail between its legs, not daring to make a sound.
Seeing how effective it was, he was thrilled. He then gave the frightened dog a kind look, and it immediately wagged its tail pleasively. Had he not scared the dog one last time, it might have broken free of its chain to follow him home.
Although Origin Qi can carry emotions, it cannot carry specific instructions. He thought about whether he could use it to transmit simple instructions like "sit" or "lay down", but the dog didn’t understand at all, no matter how many times he tried. This made him realize that Origin Qi could only convey emotions. These emotions can go deep into a person’s brain, but they cannot carry explicit information.
What’s more, the system didn’t provide any helpful information. It wasn’t humane at all, unlike the systems in novels which have emotions and can communicate, tirelessly seeking benefits for the host. Some are even comical and humorous and can bicker with the protagonist.
Thinking about his own system, which barely qualifies as "Artificial Intelligence," Tang Qing wonders why the creator did not imbue it with any emotions.
Even changing its name is forbidden. Whenever he asks about it, it behaves haughtily, like its a grandpa.
No, it is definitely a grandpa.
Tang Qing no longer wanted to complain about it.
"Cough cough, okay, everyone stop what you’re doing with your hands and mouths. Otherwise, you might spit on the student next to you or in front of you while laughing. That would not only ruin your friendship but also waste food. In that case, I would be guilty of a great mistake.
Let me clarify this beforehand. Those who don’t obey will bear their own consequences. Are you all ready?" Tang Qing said loudly as he tried to raise the mood. Honestly, being the center of everyone’s attention felt great at times.
"Haha, we are ready."
"Don’t worry; you don’t have to take responsibility for it. Just get on with it."
"Exactly, Tang Qing. Just get on with the joke."
"Is this going to be a joke?"
The students started hooting. They never thought that Tang Qing, who usually kept a low profile, could be funny. Tang Qing had previously just taught on the blackboard straightforwardly. This was the first time they’d seen him being so outgoing.
"Okay, we’re onto the main topic. Listen carefully. This is a series of jokes happening in a school and the title is--’Xiao Ming Get Out.’" Tang Qing said with a deadpan face.
When is the best time to tell a joke?
Of course, it’s when the joke teller can keep a straight face.
Otherwise, you couldn’t hold back your laughter; no matter how hilarious it was, it would dampen the humor.
The students were filled with anticipation and curiosity.
Xiao Ming?
What a common name.
Why would he be asked to leave?
Did he do something wrong?
Tang Qing took a deep breath and slowly began:
"In the classroom, Xiao Ming has his head resting on the table and isn’t paying attention during class.
The teacher walks over and asks with concern, ’Xiao Ming, are you sick again?’
Without lifting his head, Xiao Ming replies, ’Yes, I have a headache.’
The teacher goes on: ’Do you have a doctor’s note? If you show it to me, you can go home and rest.’
Xiao Ming responds: ’The reason I have a headache is because the doctor won’t give me a note.’
The teacher says, ’Out!’
Suddenly, the whole class erupts with laughter.
’Hahaha...’
’He has a headache because he can’t get a doctor’s note... Xiao Ming is so cute... Haha...’
’Hahaha... I’m dying of laughter.’
’...’
Tang Qing continues:
The teacher asks Xiao Ming during class, wanting to help him build his confidence: ’Xiao Ming, can you answer this question?’
Xiao Ming responds weakly, ’...Teacher, I... I don’t know...’
The teacher exclaims loudly, ’Can’t you act like a man?’
Seemingly in deep thought, Xiao Ming eventually says, ’...I’m a man...’
Suddenly, Xiao Ming slaps the table and shouts, ’I don’t know!’
The teacher orders, ’Leave.’
...
In history class, the teacher asks Xiao Ming: ’Do you know what Li Shizhen’s famous work is?’
Xiao Ming responded, "I don’t know about his writings, but I do know what his last words before he died were."
Out of curiosity, the Teacher asked him what he said.
Xiao Ming: "This grass is poisonous....."
The teacher was angry: "You... get out! -"
...
Xiao Ming: "Teacher, I want to ask you a question."
Teacher: "Get out!"
Xiao Ming: "Teacher, I really just want to ask a question."
Teacher: "For the love of God, get out of the girls restroom now!!!"
...
Teacher: "Xiao Ming, get out."
Xiao Ming: "Why? I haven’t done anything."
Teacher: "Because I am about to ask a question!"
"Haha..."
"I’m dying of laughter, Xiao Ming is so cute."
"Tang Qing, you’re really funny! I feel sorry for Xiao Ming."
"No, you should feel sorry for his teacher."
"Yeah, hahaha."
"Who would’ve thought..."
"Give us another one, another..."
"Exactly, another one, no, give us ten..."
...
After listening to Xiao Ming’s series, everyone nearly laughed themselves breathless, but still wanted more.
"Alright, I’ll tell a few more, we have nothing else to do anyway," Tang Qing said with a laugh.
Although he couldn’t remember many songs from his previous life, he remembered a lot of funny jokes. Whenever he was bored or upset, watching funny videos was his daily routine, so he remembered a lot of comedic sketches.
Especially popular series from the future like ’Unexpectedly’ and ’Outrageous Events’. He would watch them while reading, and he had downloaded many funny web dramas to watch over and over again.
What could he do? Life was stressful. He would watch videos to relieve the boredom.
"Hahaha."
"Can’t take it anymore."
"Tang Qing, you could perform sketch comedy."
"Exactly, it’s promising."
...
More than ten minutes later, Tang Qing had told many jokes and funny stories, making the students laugh so much they couldn’t breathe. These jokes were different from the ones they usually heard. They were unconventional and rebellious, and this was their first time hearing them.
Several times Xie Wendong couldn’t help but laugh as well. But the moment he realized they were from Tang Qing, he immediately stopped laughing. Xie Wendong’s face was struggling, turning red from holding in his laughter. Tang Qing felt... no regard for it. Defeating such low-level, brainless opponents wasn’t a breeze.
Who the heck came up with this guy?
Realizing it was almost time, Tang Qing prepared to wrap things up. He didn’t remember much, many of these were stand-up routines and funny stories, not many were fit at telling jokes. He couldn’t carry on much longer or these people would drain him empty.
"Alright, students, I don’t have many up my sleeve anymore. Last one, let’s do a brain teaser, I need a student to assist..." Tang Qing continued.
The students listened, not saying anything. He had been talking for over ten minutes, and they had egged him on with much applause. With all the funny stories, it was impressive enough that he remembered them. If they didn’t allow Tang Qing to come down, it would be too much.
"Err, let’s see... Xie student, come on up, remember to answer within three seconds." Tang Qing said to Xie Wendong. Having reached this point, of course, they’d need Xie Wendong to close the show. No matter the outcome, he would remain undefeated.
The moment Xie Wendong heard Tang Qing call him, at first, he refused. But he didn’t want to admit defeat, so he stood up and said to Tang Qing, "You ask."
"Well, listen up, you’re running a 100-meter race with others. As you are running, you’ve overtaken the second place. What place are you in now?" Tang Qing asked with a smile.
"I am the first... wait, no, I am the second." Xie Wendong quickly responded, glad of his quick thinking. At the same time, he looked at Tang Qing with triumph. He could do this ten times over.
"Even Xie student managed to answer it, alright, the second question, if you overtook the last person, what place would you be in?" Tang Qing asked with a smile.
"Obviously, I’d be in the last place." Xie Wendong responded matter-of-factly. The same question asked twice, he wasn’t stupid. In his opinion, Tang Qing’s brain had malfunctioned.
"Xie student, not bad. Alright, everyone, eat and drink to your heart’s content." Tang Qing clapped his hands, his eyes carried a hint of mockery as he looked at Xie Wendong, then turned and went back to his seat.
PS: Thanks to the readers for their immersion, ^_^, being constantly overlooked, Taotao1212, Mojie, Tityku, Rogue, Dao Yu’s recommendation tickets, thanks a lot!
Another plea for recommendation tickets, haha!!
