Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 92 Noble and base

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What do you mean?
Is it over?
That's it?

The customers present were genuinely stunned for a long time.

This was their first time listening to a storybook, and their first time witnessing the ultimate form of this long novel, yet they immediately experienced the pain of being cut off from the story. It just goes to show how cruel life can be.

In their minds, wasn't this story supposed to be told all at once, with more to come? They suddenly felt like they'd been tricked.

We were really enjoying it, how did it end so suddenly?

Outrageous!

"Really!"

A burly man immediately slammed his fist on the table and stood up, but then he suddenly remembered that the person standing there was a spoiled brat, not some courtesan. If he were to curse like that, he would probably be killed. So he quickly said, "Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

clap clap clap!
They even clapped.

His applause made everyone realize that there was no point in complaining. After all, the person on stage was not an ordinary artist, but a spoiled brat whom everyone feared. So they all clapped against their conscience.

A thunderous applause erupted.

After the thunderous applause subsided, a customer mustered his courage and said, "What you two young gentlemen said was truly wonderful. Could you please say a little more?"

"Yes! Yes! Tell me a little more, it's a bit early now."

"This is charity work, how can it end so quickly? We all want to do more good deeds."

We dare not scold or force them; we can only coax them along.

I never knew books could be said like this! It's so interesting, but the ending here is really making me itch with curiosity!

At this moment, Wang Xi took to the stage again.

Upon seeing the gull-headed vulture, everyone's expressions immediately became more composed.

Of all these playboys, the scoundrel is the most annoying because he's the most bored. He's always running to the West Market, always eager to join in the fun. Wherever there's excitement, he goes.

"Thank you all very much for your support."

Wang Xi said, "Although this is the end of today, we will be staying here for the next two weeks. We will come back to perform again at the same time tomorrow, continuing from where we left off. If you haven't had enough, you can come again tomorrow."

"I see. That's good! That's good!"

"Thank you all for your hard work, young men."

"You young men are truly kind-hearted."

Everyone showered him with compliments; what else could they do? They couldn't scold him, let alone hit him.

"That's all for today, farewell."

Wang Xi bowed again and then descended the stage with Linghu Baodi, Xue Jun, and several musicians.

Upon arriving at the backyard, Cui Gu'er and his companions immediately jumped up and down in excitement.

"It worked! We succeeded!"

"Did you hear that just now? Everyone was clapping and even asked us to say more."

"I've said it before, it's not that we're stupid, it's that the Imperial Academy simply doesn't know how to teach."

"Luckily we met you, sir, otherwise our future would have been ruined."

Having lived this long, this was the first time they had received such praise. In the past, they had always been met with disdain and insults. Today, they finally got to hold their heads high.

Wang Xi saw this and secretly scoffed. These guys were so unfilial, only thinking about showing off themselves and never thinking about their parents. Why were we performing? It was so that our father could hold his head high in the court! Old Wang, don't worry, this time I will definitely find you a job and let you return to the court.

Suddenly, a sneaky voice rang out from the side, "I understand now."

Wang Xi turned his head and saw Bai Ningsu looking at him with a smile on her lips. "What do you understand?"

“I understand how you make money from these charity performances,” Bai Ningsu said. “If you only perform one segment a day, those customers will have to come every day.”

Wang Xi said incredulously, "I thought I had made it very clear that day. I never expected you to be so stupid."

"Back then, I didn't know what storytelling was." Bai Ningsu pouted and added, "It's a pity the shop was too small, and we couldn't give them too much money."

The price they had agreed on was one thousand coins per performance, which was actually quite a lot, considering they weren't exactly famous courtesans.

Wang Xi laughed and said, "What? You're thinking of giving us more?"

Bai Ningsu said, "You are doing a good deed, and since you have helped us so much, I would be happy to give you more."

"If we rely on your little bit of money, we'll have to sleep in a straw hut for the New Year." Wang Xi chuckled. "I told you, this is just a starting point, and you are the bricks. Don't take yourselves too seriously."

Just then, Cui Gu'er called out, "Brother Que, we have to go."

"coming!"

Wang Xi then said to Bai Ningsu, "I'll go back now and come again tomorrow."

Bai Ningsu nodded.

Now she is completely relieved.

When Wang Xi arrived at the back door, Hongxiu suddenly said, "Wang Xiaoque, you're in the same car as the teacher."

Upon hearing this, the area in front of the door fell completely silent.

All the students were looking at Hongxiu.

Hongxiu quickly explained, "The teacher has something to tell Wang Xiaoque."

"Teacher, the students are here."

Once Wang Xi realized what was happening, she immediately ran over, feeling as if she were being pricked by needles.

It's easy to imagine how envious, jealous, and resentful Cui Gu'er and his ilk were.

After getting into Hongxiu's carriage, Wang Xi said with a hint of regret, "This carriage is nice, but it's a bit too big."

Upon hearing this, Hongxiu asked curiously, "Isn't it better if it's bigger?"

"Uh, what does the teacher want with the student?" Wang Xi immediately changed the subject.

Hongxiu hesitated for a moment and asked, "You and Bai Xiaomei?"

Wang Xi was surprised and asked, "What do you mean?"

Hongxiu said, "Teacher heard that you and Bai Xiaomei are very close."

Wang Xi was completely bewildered and asked, "Why did you bring this up, teacher?"

Hongxiu said, "You are of noble status. The only woman worthy of you is either a princess or a member of the royal family, while that Bai Xiaomei is just a cook. You are so smart, you will surely understand what your teacher is trying to say."

With things said to this extent, how could Wang Xi not understand? He was simply worried that Wang Xi would harm Bai Ningsu.

It wasn't that Wang Xi was unruly, but rather that the difference in their social status was too great. If Bai Ningsu were to follow him, she could only become a concubine, just like the plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. Hongxiu had a good impression of Bai Ningsu, so she wanted to offer some advice.

Wang Xi felt a sense of familiarity, as it was just like a conversation with a homeroom teacher. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he asked, "I've heard that you are the daughter of a governor."

A flicker of sorrow crossed Hongxiu's eyes, and at the same time, she felt bewildered. She frowned and asked, "Why are you asking about this?"

"nothing?"

Wang Xi smiled and shook his head.

Hongxiu sized him up for a moment, and seeing his smiling eyes, she suddenly said, "Stop the car."

Wang Xi asked curiously, "Why did you stop the car?" Hongxiu replied, "The teacher has already said everything that needs to be said, so you can get out of the car."

"do not!"

Wang Xi said, "Getting off the train halfway is no different from starting something and then abandoning it. I am not that kind of person."

It would have been better if she hadn't said anything, because once she did, Hongxiu became even more annoyed and said, "If you don't get off the bus, then the teacher will get off."

"Then let the students get off the bus."

Before leaving, Wang Xi suddenly turned back and said, "Teacher, please rest assured, I have listened to all your earnest teachings."

Having said that, he got out of the car.

"That kid is really something."

Hongxiu shook her head helplessly, but her eyes gradually welled up with tears, and a single tear fell. After a moment, she said to the outside of the curtain, "Let's go home first."

Back at the academy, Li Tong and the others, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately ran out to inquire about the situation.

Xue Jun and the others immediately began to vividly describe the atmosphere at the time.

But this excited Li Tong and his group so much that they couldn't contain themselves and all wanted to go and show off their skills.

But as they were talking, they suddenly realized one person was missing. "Where's the teacher?"

Everyone immediately looked around.

Qin'er suddenly said, "I feel a little tired, so I'll go home and rest first."

Brush brush!
Xue Jun and the others immediately turned their gazes toward Wang Xi.

Wang Xi said, "Why are you all looking at me?"

Linghu Baodi said, "Brother Que, you must have made the teacher angry just now."

Many students were still confused, asking, "What does this mean?"

Xue Jun immediately informed them, and the group quickly surrounded Wang Xi.

"Hey Hey hey!"

Wang Xi said, "I didn't make the teacher angry, Qin'er, you have to be my witness."

Qin'er pouted and remained silent.

"Qin'er, say something! This could kill someone! Shuang-ge, Shuang-ge, save me!"

Before the words were even finished, a voice rang out, "Beat him up! Beat him up!"

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw Li Jieman standing behind Wang Shuang with his arm around Wang Shuang's shoulder, cheering and shouting, "Fatty, you're dead meat!"

After saying that, he shoved Cui Gu'er and Xue Jun away and ran away.

Cui Gu'er and his group immediately gave chase, and the group chased and fought in the courtyard.

At this moment, Wang Xi was actually enjoying himself, because during the run, he felt that he had really returned to the campus, and all of this was no longer a lie.

At this moment, the scholars of the Imperial Academy had just woken up from their afternoon nap, arrived at their offices, packed their textbooks, and prepared to go to class.

Lu Xiaochun suddenly walked in, "I just heard some news."

"What news?" Jiang Yanbo asked curiously.

Lu Xiaochun said, "Just now when I was having dinner with Qin Youzhi, I heard that students from Wuming Academy went to perform at Yixianjue in Xishi."

"what?"

Jiang Yanbo and the other PhDs present were all dumbfounded.

"That's impossible."

Jiang Yanbo said, "Why would this student go to a restaurant to perform? Moreover, the students of Wuming Academy are all rich and powerful. Although I don't have a good impression of Wuming either, I don't believe he would do such a thing."

"I didn't believe it at first either."

Lu Xiaochun said, "But many people say they saw it with their own eyes, and it's absolutely true."

A PhD student stepped forward and said, "Could it be one of those courtesans from the nameless academy who went there to perform?"

“No,” Lu Xiaochun said, “They are students, and Wang Xiaoque is among them.”

Jiang Yanbo chuckled. "Wang Xiaoque? What are they acting out?"

Lu Xiaochun said, "It seems to be some kind of storytelling, but I'm not really sure about the specifics."

"Ha ha!"

Jiang Yanbo burst into laughter, "They can't even recite a single line of poetry, yet they go and tell stories, oh my god!"

I was laughing so hard I could hardly breathe.

Another PhD student asked, "Didn't the shopkeeper kick them out?"

Lu Xiaochun said, "Who would dare to drive away the Wang family's son?"

"Brother Jiang, don't be so happy yet. Sending your students to perform at a restaurant... this is outrageous!"

"Don't tell me that."

Jiang Yanbo waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I've already said what I needed to say. Someone is protecting them, what can we do? Besides, they're humiliating themselves like this, why should we stop them? Let's go to class. Hahaha!"

Forbidden Army Camp.

Xue Maozong and Wang Maozhong had just returned to the military camp from the horse farm when a group of generals surrounded them.

"General, such an important matter, why didn't you tell us? We could have also come to support your son."

"what are you guys saying?"

Wang Maozhong was completely baffled.

"General, stop pretending. We all know that this afternoon your son and some students from Wuming Academy went to Yixianjue in the West Market to perform."

"what?"

Wang Maozhong was furious, "How is this possible?"

"Doesn't the General know?"

"Stop talking nonsense here. How could my son possibly be a singer at a restaurant?"

"We thought it was the general's permission."

"What do you mean?"

Wang Maozhong glared at him angrily.

He was originally a servant, and Zhang said that they all looked down on him, so he was very sensitive about his background. When they said that his son was a singer, he found it offensive.

A young soldier said tremblingly, "They went there to perform, saying it was a benefit performance, with the aim of repaying the emperor's grace, raising money, and then helping those reclusive households who wished to return to their original homes."

Wang Maozhong's eyes lit up. "Of course, I allow it."

"The General just now..."

"Repaying the Emperor's grace is a matter of course; does it need to be constantly on one's lips?"

(End of this chapter)