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Chapter 1017 - 554: The chip industry needs more talent (Please subscribe)_2

Chapter 1017: Chapter 554: The chip industry needs more talent (Please subscribe)_2

"The students here are all very diligent and hardworking, and there are some who are particularly talented in their favorite fields of study, you just can’t stop them,"

Ding Yue responded with a smile.

The current Mist City Arts and Science University is nothing like its first year. At the outset, everyone in the country knew that the students admitted to Mist City Arts and Science University were actually those who had failed the College Entrance Examination.

Even among those poorly-performing students, only a scattered few existed, but it was definitely hard to sustain one research project after another with them.

However, since the first year Mist City Arts and Science University began to make a name for itself, more and more students who had scored well enough in the College Entrance Examination to enter undergrad, even top universities, started coming to Mist City Arts and Science University.

Among them, Ding Yue’s sister, Ding Xiaoyou, influenced a large group of students.

Once these students arrived at Mist City Arts and Science University, influenced by the campus study BUFF granted by Ding Yue, their learning efficiency skyrocketed.

Students who were already quite capable suddenly transformed into super scholars.

"Hahaha, really? I’ve heard that your school has a viral campus library. Could Principal Ding please show me around?"

Wang Liwu asked with a laugh.

Although Wang Liwu had met Ding Yue before, this was indeed his first visit to Mist City Arts and Science University, and he wanted to see the famous Book Ship Library there.

Wang Liwu remembered being truly amazed when he first saw the Book Ship Library.

Moreover, Wang Liwu had an architect alumnus from his previous university, and he had asked his architect alumnus about the architecture of the Book Ship Library at Mist City Arts and Science University, which was really perfect.

It is said to have been independently designed by the students of the university’s own architecture school.

Wang Liwu, aside from wanting to see the grand exterior of the Book Ship Library at Mist City Arts and Science University, also wanted to see if it was really as described online, with many students reading there daily, almost filling the entire library.

If that’s really the case, it would mean that the learning atmosphere at Mist City Arts and Science University is outstanding.

Thus, Wang Liwu could even consider investing in a Semiconductor Learning Fund for Mist City Arts and Science University, enabling this private university to become the first private institution capable of creating high-quality talent for the semiconductor industry.

This was one of the reasons why Wang Liwu had planned to visit Mist City Arts and Science University personally.

"Would Mr. Wang like to take a look at the Book Ship Library? Of course, that’s no problem at all—it’s not far from here, you can see it right there, Mr. Wang,"

Ding Yue said, pointing towards the left front after entering the school gate.

The Book Ship Library is located to the front left of the entrance to Mist City Arts and Science University, and although it’s a bit of a walk to get there, you can already see part of the silhouette of the Book Ship Library from here.

"Oh, I see it."

Wang Liwu nodded his head and then followed Principal Ding towards the Book Ship Library.

As they were walking, Ding Yue couldn’t help but think that it seemed like everyone who came from outside, such as Director Xiao from the Education Department, and other figures, seemed to need to visit the Book Ship Library when they came to his Mist City Arts and Science University.

This phenomenon showed that the Book Ship Library of Mist City Arts and Science University was indeed very successfully built.

It had already become an iconic landmark both inside and outside the circle.

Upon reaching the Book Ship Library, Wang Liwu saw that the number of students entering and exiting the library was surprisingly large, to say the least.

Compared to many university libraries where hardly anyone can be found, this was quite the extreme.

Many students, upon finding no space to read in the Book Ship Library, could only take their library cards, borrow books, and then go back to their dorms, or directly to the nearby park to read.

As for the learning atmosphere at Mist City Arts and Science University, Ding Yue expressed, "I rank it second to none."

"Mr. Wang, let’s go inside and take a look," Ding Yue said with a smile, inviting Wang Liwu into the library and explaining, "But it’s quite crowded inside."

Wang Liwu nodded, then entered the library. The volume of his conversation with Principal Ding dropped significantly, "So many students come here to study in the library? It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a scene. Honestly, during our university days, we never had such scenes."

Upon first entering the ground floor of the library, Wang Liwu was immediately struck by the scene before him.

One after another, these students were full of youthful vigor. They were quietly and methodically searching for the books they needed or sitting peacefully reading.

Moreover, Wang Liwu noticed that among the books the students were reading, novels accounted for a very small proportion; most were reading dense professional texts.

A casual glance by Wang Liwu could reveal students holding books on law, accounting, architecture, computing, medicine, physics, and other subjects.

At that moment,

Wang Liwu really wanted to express his amazement, but he remembered the importance of silence in the library.

Thus, he continued to follow Principal Ding through other floors of the Book Ship Library, and everywhere he looked, he saw university students seriously studying with their books.

This library was indeed a remarkable sight that could astound Wang Liwu for a whole year.

If all university students in Xia Country were as diligent and hardworking as those at Mist City Arts and Science University, how could there not be hope for the great rejuvenation of Xia Country?

At the same time, Wang Liwu was puzzled. How did Principal Ding achieve this?

How did he create such a strong academic culture and learning environment at the university?

It was truly incredible.

As Wang Liwu toured the library, he thought to himself that for a Double First Class University to nurture a group of students with great natural ability into talents was not all that remarkable.

But for a university like Mist City Arts and Science University to cultivate a group of young people, who might not originally have loved studying, into talents—that was truly a remarkable feat in education!

"Principal Ding, did these students come to the library to read and study on their own initiative?" Wang Liwu, driven by curiosity, asked, "Or was it something required by their course instructors?"

"Hahaha, Mr. Wang, the students come to the library to study on their own initiative. We at Mist City Arts and Science University have a fine tradition where the learning environment is very contagious. This Book Ship Library can accommodate tens of thousands of people, but it is full every day," Ding Yue said in a low voice.

"In addition to this, our Mist City Arts and Science University has two other libraries. One is the old library, and the other is the recently completed and operational Archive Library. If you’re interested, Mr. Wang, you might want to take a look at them too?"

Although Ding Yue didn’t know why Mr. Wang was so interested in the students of his university library, since he had expressed such interest, how could Ding Yue not show him around?

"Of course."

Wang Liwu immediately nodded and then said, "Honestly, Principal Ding, the study atmosphere in your library is truly striking. No wonder your university has been able to nurture batches of excellent students in various fields in such a short period of time."

"Hahaha, Mr. Wang, you flatter me,"

Ding Yue said modestly.

After leaving the Book Ship Library, Wang Liwu suddenly said earnestly, "Principal Ding, seeing how hard your students work, I have an idea I’d like to share."

"Please, Mr. Wang, go ahead."

"Here’s the thought: Our Xia Country’s semiconductor industry needs more talent. Although your university’s status may not be on par with Qinghua, Yancheng, and other Double First Class Universities, its potential is immense. I, representing Guoxing Technology, would like to establish a fund related to semiconductor technology at your university to support students who are passionate about semiconductor integrated circuits and related fields!"