Starting from a Fake University
Chapter 163 - 157: Just a Bunch of Scrap Metal? (Third Update)_1

Chapter 163: Chapter 157: Just a Bunch of Scrap Metal? (Third Update)_1

Looking at the crowded school gate, Ding Yue’s feelings were quite complex.

Surprise!

Moved!

Pleased!

Just a moment ago, Xu Bin mentioned that the students organized this themselves, simply because a student posted an article on the school’s official forum calling for everyone to spontaneously organize today’s farewell ceremony at the school gate.

The result was indeed a strong respond from so many students.

What does this mean?

This means that the students’ sense of identity towards the school and their sense of honor is very strong.

"Principal Ding, keep going!"

"Come on, Mist City Arts and Science University!"

The students cheered.

Some students even held banners that read, "Wishing our university’s team all the best for the National Robotics Competition, may you return with honor!"

And there were banners that read "666, my school is so awesome!" and the like.

Ding Yue, moved at the sight of these passionate students and all the banners, and the small flags in the students’ hands.

"Principal Ding, shall we park?"

The driver asked Principal Ding if he wanted to stop the car.

"Stop."

Ding Yue nodded his head and said.

So the driver pulled over the car.

Ding Yue got up from his seat and walked towards the bottom of the car, with Wen Ruohan quickly following behind.

Huang Youjie and Xu Bin saw this and also got out of the car.

"Good morning Principal Ding."

"Safe travels, Principal Ding!"

"Principal Ding, it’s already amazing that our school is able to attend the Science and Technology Innovation Fair. It doesn’t matter whether we win a prize or not."

"Mechanical department is awesome!"

"Computer department is awesome!"

Hearing the students’ cheers, Tong Yihang and his team from the Mechanical Department, as well as Chen Jun and his team from the Computer Department, were overjoyed.

Because they were backed by a group of lovely alumni!

"Good morning students, I was touched to hear that you organized yourselves to come here and send us off to the competition. As the principal, I am excited. Though Mist City Arts and Science University is still very, very, very young, I have confidence in myself and in you. Together we will build Mist City Arts and Science University into a shining and outstanding university!"

Seeing this good opportunity, Ding Yue gave the students a "small speech" in response to the farewell ceremony they had spontaneously organized.

He responded to the students’ pledges of support for the outgoing team with a rousing speech!

Shalala~

After Ding Yue finished speaking, the students clapped enthusiastically and gave him a warm send-off.

"Students, wait for our good news!"

After that, Ding Yue turned around and returned to the bus.

He didn’t want to delay too much time, otherwise they might not make it to the airport in time, which would be a problem.

Ding Yue was genuinely happy and pleased with this spontaneous gathering of students.

Since it opened, Mist City Arts and Science University has always adhered to a student-first principle. As the school is supportive of its students in every way possible, the students feel a strong sense of honor and belonging.

That’s why, with the school team departing to participate in the National Robotics Competition and the National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition, the students came to arrange this farewell ceremony.

Actually.

The National Robotics Competition and the National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition have significant influence in our country. It’s because of this that Mist City Arts and Science University had the opportunity to participate. For the students, this alone was something to be excited and proud of.

"Everyone, please move."

While Principal Ding and the others got out of the car earlier, the students had gathered around. Thus, the exit of the school was crowded with students.

But quickly.

Seeing that Principal Ding and the others had returned to their car, the students orderly moved to both sides, making way for the buss.

Under the send-off of thousands of students, the school bus slowly drove out of the school gate.

"Principal Ding, the students are really enthusiastic. It was really shocking when I saw them just now."

Wen Ruohan said excitedly to Principal Ding.

"To be honest, I’m also surprised. I didn’t expect our students to be so united." Ding Yue also laughed and said.

"Yue, our school’s students are top-notch. Although they may not be as good in their academic fields as those prestigious universities, I feel that their affection for their school is truly profound."

Xu Bin praised.

"In just one year, the students have already considered this place as their home, which is quite remarkable." Xu Bin also said with deep emotion.

Many university students do not have such a strong affection for their alma mater. It’s quite rare to see students who love their school as much as those at Mist City Arts and Science University.

Ding Yue again looked through the car window at the students.

At this moment, Ding Yue’s heart was surging with emotion.

He felt that if they did not bring back some honor from this trip to the National Robotics Competition and the National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition, they would let down the students who had come out early in the morning for the farewell ceremony.

As the bus slowly drove out of the campus and onto the road, it began to speed up and headed towards the Mist City Airport.

After bidding farewell, the students went back to their own paths.

In the car, Ding Yue had caught a yawn after self-stimulating for a while.

Ding Yue realized he might have woken up too early and decided to take a quick nap in the car.

Before he knew it, they had already arrived at the airport in Mist City.

Wen Ruohan collected everyone’s ID cards to pick up their plane tickets.

At the security checkpoint, two particular boxes drew the attention of the security staff. After carefully inspecting them, they learned that these boxes contained a set of robotic equipment—Big White!

However, this equipment had to be checked in.

So, Ding Yue asked Wen Ruohan to manage the check-in right away.

There was no cause for concern.

These two containers had a high level of security measures, and what they held were the results of Mist City Arts and Science University’s preparation for the upcoming National Robotics Competition and National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition.

After a rigorous inspection, the two boxes were confirmed to have no issues and were checked in for the flight.

The time spent on checking these boxes and the security inspections caused a bit of delay. By the time they reached the waiting lounge, the boarding had already begun.

At this moment, Ding Yue, who was busy boarding the plane and then sleeping, was unaware that his school was trending online again.

This time, making it onto the trending list was indeed unexpected.

There was no behind-the-scenes promotion from the school’s publicity department—it just naturally started trending.

Students had spontaneously organized a send-off ceremony that morning. Afterward, they posted short videos on TikTok and shared on Twitter, stirring up a lot of discussion.

Since it was a student-led event, it naturally attracted a lot of attention.

"So, they are going for a competition."

"A Robotics Competition? Your school, Mist City Arts and Science University, really has something to show then."

"I thought anyone could participate in the National Robotics Competition if they register?"

"You wouldn’t understand. Try registering with a standard agricultural or political law university and see if they let you in."

"Being able to participate in the National Robotics Competition indeed signifies some level of capability."

"Mist City Arts and Science University again?"

"Wow, the atmosphere of your school is amazing. Even a student from a Double First-Class University is envious."

"It seems that Mist City Arts and Science University treats its students well. This could be a way for students to give back."

"Amazing. It was arranged spontaneously, even the Principal didn’t know."

"Why do I feel like this is all for show?"

Even though the trending topic wasn’t ranked high, the fact that it made it to the list due to organic discussions was impressive.

It reached a peak rank of 45th place, but it quickly dropped off the list by noon.

Above the clouds.

The plane was en route to Shu City.

Ding Yue was sleeping soundly on the plane.

Being in first class was indeed very comfortable—it felt like a luxury.

Ding Yue dreamt that he had become the richest person in the world, flying in his private jet.

The best part was —

This private jet was designed specifically for hi by the students from the aerospace department of Mist City Arts and Science University.

It was said to be the most luxurious private jet in the world!

However, when Ding Yue woke up, he found himself on a commercial flight that had just landed at the Shu City Airport.

After disembarking from the plane, Wen Ruohan arranged for the party to be transported to the hotel.

The hotel was located in the new economic development zone of Shu City, not far from the Future Science City, the venue for the National Robotics Competition and National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition.

When Wen Ruohan had booked the hotel, there weren’t many rooms left. Even Principal Ding could only stay in a standard suite.

After all, this hotel was close to Future Science City and was the only five-star hotel in the area. It was highly sought after as the National Robotics Competition and the National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition approached.

In fact —

The attendees of the National Robotics Competition and the National Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition were not only from various universities across the country but also from major tech-related companies nationwide.

The Robotics Competition was an opportunity to explore robotics technology, and the Science and Technology Innovation Fair was a perfect place to discover business opportunities.

Hence, Future Science City was considered a hotspot for tech companies seeking new technologies.

In today’s era, whoever has the latest technology holds the key to wealth.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Wen Ruohan checked in.

Afterward, they went upstairs. Ding Yue told the department heads, teachers, and students to rest in their rooms, while Tong Yihang and others, carrying the two boxes with Big White, brought them to Ding Yue’s room.

Just as everyone was heading to their rooms —

A group of people, who seemed to be students and several teachers, emerged from the elevator, walking towards Ding Yue and his group, chatting and laughing.

"Have you heard that even a garbage private university like Mist City Arts and Sciences University is participating in the Robotics Competition and the Science and Technology Innovation Exhibition?"

"Hahaha, it’s hilarious!"

"Don’t laugh yet, what if they actually have something to show?"

"What could that rundown private university possibly have? Probably just a bunch of junk metal?"

"Junk metal! That’s brilliant. Room 2124, right?"

"Yes, you are in rooms 2124, 2125, and 2126. Mr. Qin, you are in room 2126."

Hearing these disparaging comments about their university, the group from Mist City Arts and Science University felt a surge of irritation.

"Damn it..." said Tong Yihang, furious at hearing his university slandered in such a way. His fists clenched in anger.