Chapter 24: You're showing us animation?

Despite being separated by a massive screen, Jiang Zhe could sense the ridicule from most of the audience.

The unveiling of such a heaven-defying theory and paradox today was bound to cause quite a stir.

Facing the camera, Jiang Zhe flashed a confident smile.

"I know many people will say I'm boastful, but as for the true shape of time, I'll explain that later."

"For now, please watch this video before making your judgment!"

"Director, please switch to the animation we prepared earlier!"

At that moment, an animated demonstration began to appear on the giant whiteboard behind Jiang Zhe.

This was the content he had discussed late last night with Old Zhao and Wang Guosheng.

A combination of static and dynamic elements!

On the screen...

A residential area in a futuristic city.

A cartoon figure in a suit was sitting under a maple tree in a city park.

The camera locked onto him, and a label appeared above his head: [Shrimp].

Jiang Zhe pointed at the animation and began to explain.

"What you are seeing is the main character of our animation, Shrimp."

"One day, he gained the ability to travel through time and space."

"First, he asked a question on the internet: [If you could travel through time, what would you most want to do?]"

"Someone replied: [Find Qin Shi Huang and fulfill the Ancestral Dragon's dream!]"

"Naturally, he took that advice!"

"However, the Elixir of Immortality was hard to find. Frustrated, he went downstairs for a stroll and arrived at a park."

"It was at this very moment that the wheel of fate began to turn!"

Under the maple tree in the autumn park.

An elegant middle-aged man in a suit walked over, sat down next to Shrimp, and began to chat. He handed Shrimp an ancient-style box while saying something.

Since the animation was silent, Jiang Zhe acted as the temporary narrator and voice actor.

"As you can see, this man in black chatted with him for a bit and then gave him an ancient-looking sandalwood box. What the man actually told him was: [I know you. Now, please deliver this item to Emperor Qin Shi Huang]."

"Then, in a state of shock, Shrimp watched the man in black leave. He guessed his ability might have been exposed to the man. Unable to figure it out, he could only follow the request and travel back to the Qin Dynasty!"

At this point, Jiang Zhe tapped his earpiece and signaled the cameraman to focus on the big screen.

"Good grief, while other hosts painstakingly explain science, you're showing us a silly cartoon?"

"Hahaha, Jiang Zhe, you certainly have ideas!"

"Just because you're different from other hosts, I'm watching this show."

"This animation is pretty crude. If there wasn't a narration, I wouldn't even know what was happening."

"The host is amazing, doing multiple voices by himself. I'm impressed!"

Meanwhile, in the executive meeting room.

Wang Lin and Xiao Shiyi wore amused expressions.

They were young, so they naturally enjoyed watching these kinds of animations.

They hadn't expected Jiang Zhe's voice to be so versatile, switching effortlessly between a wild youth and a magnetic middle-aged man.

"Jiang Zhe is incredible. Do all our hosts have to learn voice acting? I'm an entertainment host, and my professor never taught me this!"

"Most don't know voice acting, but looking at Jiang Zhe, he probably studied it. His transitions are very smooth—almost as good as mine!"

As soon as Wang Lin spoke, Xiao Shiyi gave him a look of pure disgust. "Ugh..."

Wang Guosheng looked at Station Manager Zhao Ming in confusion. "Station Manager, what exactly is going on?"

Old Zhao asked innocently, "What's wrong?"

"Is this appropriate? Jiang Zhe is the host, and now he's openly showing a cartoon. And why does the animation look so crude? Even ignoring the quality, why does his voice acting have the vibe of a failed art student?"

"What's inappropriate about it? As long as more people can understand it, that's enough. It saves Jiang Zhe's breath, and more importantly... it saves money."

In reality, this animation was outsourced by the special effects department to an unemployed college student. Conveniently, that student was a fan of Jiang Zhe and did it almost for free.

"Station Manager, you've changed. You're starting to become just like Jiang Zhe."

Wang Guosheng complained silently to himself.

What they didn't know was that the public speaking ability Jiang Zhe had previously acquired was now in effect.

...

Back in the animated world on the big screen.

Inside Xianyang Palace, a flash of white light suddenly appeared, startling the officials who were in the middle of a meeting.

Everyone abruptly turned toward the beam of light.

"What is that?"

"Is that lightning?"

"..."

Shrimp, dressed in tattered clothes, stepped out from the light. He had expected to look cool and dignified, but as soon as he emerged, more than a dozen guards with bronze swords had their blades at his throat.

"Did I... just walk straight into their headquarters?"

Shrimp was dazed and quickly looked around, finally locking eyes with a middle-aged man in a black dragon robe.

"Holy crap, I landed right in Xianyang Palace; that must be the First Emperor."

"How bold! To dare an assassination! Slay this sorcerer at once!"

Zhao Gao, wanting to show off, plucked up his courage and shouted the order.

Shrimp ignored Zhao Gao and looked directly at Qin Shi Huang.

Both sides were curiously sizing each other up.

"Are you Qin Shi Huang?"

Seeing Shrimp ignore him and show disrespect to His Majesty, Zhao Gao quickly knelt before the Emperor. "Your Majesty, this bold sorcerer has ill intentions. Please, Your Majesty, execute this man!"

"Step back!"

Zhao Gao backed away with a bewildered expression.

"Who are you? Are you an immortal?"

The Emperor's tone exuded a domineering aura.

Even when facing someone who appeared to be an immortal, he remained neither humble nor arrogant!

Shrimp smiled slightly and gave a slight bow. "I am Shrimp, from 2000 years in the future."

Emperor Qin Shi Huang's brow twitched as he quickly weighed the pros and cons. He didn't believe Shrimp's words immediately.

This unique entrance, his confident demeanor, and his fair skin—though his clothes were ragged, he certainly didn't look like an ordinary person.

"The surname Shrimp... there seems to be no such name in the lands of Qin!"

"Fine, my surname is Jiang, and my given name is Zhe."

At these words, the audience's mouths twitched.

Good grief, the host Jiang Zhe put himself into the animation.

Even Jiang Zhe looked surprised. Who made this animation...?

"Jiang Zhe, you come from 2000 years in the future. What business does a descendant have with Us?"

Shrimp didn't waste time. He pulled out the ancient-looking box from his pocket and tossed it directly to the Emperor.

The Emperor caught it with quick reflexes. "What is this?"

"Two Elixirs of Immortality!"

"I have come this time to offer the Elixir of Immortality."

This immediately piqued the Emperor's curiosity, and he waved his hand for the guards to retreat.

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty. Regardless of whether you believe me, I have one request."

"What request?"

Shrimp frowned in thought for a moment, then replied with dignity: "When Your Majesty is on the verge of death, take this medicine to ensure the Qin Dynasty lasts for ten thousand years. I want you to promise me that in the future modern society, Your Majesty will issue an order forbidding any country in the world from researching the Elixir of Immortality. By then, Your Majesty will be the only one in the world to attain eternal life!"

The civil officials in the court gasped.

Meng Yi was the first to step forward and ask, "Suppose we believe you are from the future. If Your Majesty forbids the world from having the elixir in the future, then where did the medicine in your hand come from?"

Shrimp's mouth couldn't help but twitch. "How should I know? I'm just seeing a good deed through to the end. I'm basically conducting an experiment right now. Alright, Uncle Meng Yi, step back. I have things to do."

"Un... Un... Uncle?" Meng Yi was stunned, then obediently stepped back.

At this point, Zhao Gao stepped forward again to make his presence known: "Bold sorcerer, you still dare to deceive His Majesty! Xu Fu has already prepared the Elixir of Immortality for His Majesty. Where did your elixir come from? Speak at once!"

"Damn it, I've tolerated you long enough, you petty fellow." Shrimp pointed at Zhao Gao and cursed loudly: "Xu Fu is just a charlatan! And you, Zhao Gao, you're just a bully hiding behind the Emperor's power, a notorious traitor in history. I've hated you for a long time. Die!"

Shrimp lunged forward, spinning 2.5 times in the air. Upon landing, he pulled out a pencil and instantly stabbed it through Zhao Gao's neck.

The crowd was horrified!

"Alright, Emperor Qin Shi Huang, my mission is complete. Goodbye!"

"Oh, and one more thing. You can only eat one elixir. Give the other one to me. When you live to the modern era, come find me. Remember me, find me, and give it to me. Find me, and give it to me!!!"