novelraw Chapter 627: Collective Humiliation!
Chapter 627: Collective Humiliation!
The team event rewards were handed out without the twists and turns of the individual event, which caused ripples of excitement. When Mu Jianling called on Captain Xiaoqing, Shen Changqing didn’t make the teacher wait, and immediately stood up.
He walked briskly and ran onto the stage.
Mu Jianling took out five Candy Beans and looked up at Shen Changqing.
Shen Changqing, with eyes wide open, waited seriously for what Teacher Mu was about to say.
Mu Jianling took a deep breath and said, "As a captain, as a commander, you did well, but—you are too cautious, lacking initiative. Sometimes, you need to be bold, think broadly; being overly conservative and seeking stability may not always be appropriate."
Listening to Teacher Mu’s words, Shen Changqing nodded earnestly, saying, "Thank you for the guidance, teacher. I will work hard."
Mu Jianling nodded, "Hmm."
Then, he handed the five Candy Beans to Shen Changqing.
Shen Changqing took them, thanked him, and was about to leave the stage.
Suddenly, from behind, Mu Jianling said, "You must participate in this afternoon’s acting assessment."
Shen Changqing: "..."
Shen Changqing turned around, staring at Mu Jianling with clear eyes.
Mu Jianling’s mouth twitched, and he gestured with his hand, "Go on down."
This child raised by that old Shen Chi, has he become too obedient for his own good?
This afternoon’s acting assessment must demand strict standards!
...
Internally grumbling, Mu Jianling kept a calm face and continued, "Next up, Daddy Universe Strongest."
As soon as this name was called, Yue Qiguang stood up leisurely. Initially proud of the team victory and his significant contribution, Yue Qiguang, after finding out the real identity of the Rag Queen, couldn’t figure out why he suddenly felt so embarrassed and awkward, with these feelings continuously surfacing.
He didn’t even want this reward—
Cough cough...
Within three days, everyone in the Combat Department must re-watch the Rag Queen’s battle videos and write an analysis report. This—
Doesn’t this mean that his own embarrassing past will be dug up again?
Yue Qiguang dawdled and lingered, taking a step and cluttering his mind with a mess of thoughts.
Mu Jianling frowned and scolded, "Hurry up! Are you dilly-dallying because you don’t want the reward?"
Teacher Mu’s words sparked a realization in Yue Qiguang, who dashed onto the stage with a burst of speed and forced a smile, "Teacher, the reward, I—I want it."
Mu Jianling: "Hmph~"
Yue Qiguang displayed a flattery not inferior to Ji You’s, "Teacher... where’s my reward?"
Mu Jianling took out the Candy Beans and handed them over.
Yue Qiguang carefully took them, and after doing so, turned to leave—
—he certainly didn’t want to stay and listen to the mockery of the nagging old lady.
However, as soon as Yue Qiguang turned around, he heard Mu Jianling’s cool voice behind him, "Brains are a good thing, and I hope you have some. Otherwise, what are you doing as a Mechanical Warrior, going to the battlefield? With strong physical strength, wouldn’t it be better to go to the circus and smash boulders on your chest instead?"
Yue Qiguang: "..."
Mu Jianling: "You must participate in this afternoon’s acting assessment. If you fail, you’ll continue cleaning for another semester next term."
Yue Qiguang: "..."
Damn it!
He came onstage to receive an award, not to be insulted.
But!!!
He didn’t dare utter a word, cursing inwardly instead.
Afterward—
Yue Qiguang sat down with a gloomy face.
Next.
Mu Jianling called out again, "Dominate the Universe, come up."
Cough...
Upon hearing this name, the atmosphere in the training room lightened up again because Elder Mu, usually as cold as ice, announced the name "Dominate the Universe" in his chill, emotionless voice, which inadvertently had a comedic feel.
Yue Qiyuan’s entire face turned red instantly, even his earlobes flushed.
He didn’t dare to linger like his dimwitted brother, but stood up immediately and hurried towards the stage, looking at Teacher Mu and whispered, "Teacher, it’s me."
"Mmh," Mu Jianling took out five Candy Beans, raised an eyebrow looking at Yue Qiyuan whose face was flushed red, and smirked, "Having dreams is good, but without strength, without guts, forget Dominating the Universe, you couldn’t even dominate a toilet."
"Cough cough..."
"Cough cough..."
"Cough cough..."
As soon as the words were uttered, the entire training room instantly erupted with a chorus of vigorous coughs.
Yue Qiyuan pursed his lips, and with difficulty accepted the reward, "Thank you, Teacher. I will seriously take your advice and strive to improve my strength."
Mu Jianling said, "Step down."
Yue Qiyuan, with a stiff face and limbs, awkwardly walked off the stage.
...
The humiliating experiences of Shen Changqing, Yue Qiguang, and Yue Qiyuan could be said to have cast a psychological shadow over the students who came up to receive awards next:
This is definitely not an award ceremony!
This is the guillotine!
Damn it!
Even the guillotine isn’t this excruciating.
Mu Jianling seemed completely unaware of the students’ psychological state. She continued to look down at the audience and called out in a cool tone, "Xianting Huailuo, come up."
Ji You blinked:
Who is this guy?
She was really curious to know.
Then—
Xianting Huailuo, also known as student Zhang Ye, with absolutely no joy on his face and as if he was on his way to a funeral, slowly made his way onto the stage, and stammering, said, "Tea... Teacher..."
Mu Jianling lifted her eyes and glanced at Zhang Ye.
Zhang Ye’s heart twitched.
Mu Jianling passed over the Candy Beans, Zhang Ye’s hands trembling as he took them, but alas, an accident occurred!
Thud—
Zhang Ye’s shaking hands failed to catch them, and five Candy Beans fell to the ground.
Around them: "..."
Mu Jianling’s face turned dark and immediately scolded, "What are you shaking for? Am I a ghost? Am I that scary?"
Zhang Ye: "..."
You are scarier than a ghost.
But could he say that?
No.
Mu Jianling raised a hand to her forehead, continuing to scold, "Wanting to be a strong investigator, with such little courage, what are you doing? Just go dig a hole and live in it for the rest of your life!"
Zhang Ye: "..."
Mu Jianling: "Step down."
Zhang Ye almost cried as he walked off the stage.
At this moment, the atmosphere was inexplicably peculiar. Originally, many students who were eliminated early or during the middle, lacking the strength to advance to the finals, envied those who received awards something fierce. But now—
Having seen their plights one after another, the feeling in everyone’s hearts inadvertently shifted from envy to sympathy.
Next.
Mu Jianling continued, "The next one: ’Ten miles as a state.’"
As the words landed, the students collectively lit a candle for ’Ten miles as a state.’
Then—
Xuzhou stood up, his tall and imposing figure stepped forward with a serious face and walked onto the stage.
Mu Jianling looked at Xuzhou without speaking immediately.
Xuzhou stood upright, maintaining a perfectly straight posture as he waited to receive his award.
One second later.
Mu Jianling handed him the Candy Beans, then, with an inexplicable hint of a sigh in her voice, said, "You’re a good kid, just a bit dumb. You’ll also have to participate compulsorily in this afternoon’s acting assessment."
Xuzhou: "Yes."