Chapter 10: The Internet Is in Shock - How Did Shanhe University Apply for the Exam?
"I received a text message just two days ago. I thought it was a scam. I didn't expect that someone was actually building a school for me in four provinces!"
"This school motto is well-crafted. 'Shandong and Shanxi are called mountains, and Henan and Hebei are called rivers.' It brings tears to my eyes."
"Donate, you must donate. If you don't donate, you are not a true person from the four provinces!"
"Wait, isn't this school discipline too outrageous..."
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After browsing the official website, people in the four provinces of Shanhe began to recall the text messages they received two days ago.
Many felt ashamed, thinking it was a scam and blocking the messages at first. Now, they realized that they had been overly cautious.
At the same time, on the Weibo platform, China's leading social media platform, big news, and hot topics quickly capture the attention of the entire country.
Suddenly, a hot search titled "Shanhe University Official Website" rapidly climbed to the third position on the list.
Most participants in the discussion were people from the four provinces of Shanhe, whose combined population exceeded 300 million, accounting for a quarter of the country's total population. This unity was unusual.
They pushed this "non-existent university" to the forefront of hot search topics.
Shanhe University, currently under construction, had Qin Mu as its headmaster. It was located at the junction of four provinces and comprised twenty-seven colleges.
Its ambitious goal was to catch up with Tsinghua University in three years, surpass Peking University in five years, and become a world-class top university.
It was rumored to be specially established for the residents of the four provinces of Shanhe, with admission limited to students from these regions.
"The history of Shente's school is already quite impressive, and it's only just begun!"
"Have you seen its school discipline? No warnings, no demerits, only expulsion as a consequence!"
"Suggesting Sichuan University for study? Openly slandering others on the subway only results in a demerit?"
"Did you see the cover of the admission notice? The school gate is grand and magnificent, nestled between the mountains and the Yellow River. It's incredibly beautiful!"
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After gaining a better understanding of Shanhe University, netizens from across the country were amazed by its efficiency and eagerly anticipated its future developments.
Many netizens even asked questions, wanting to know how to apply to this unique university.
As a result, Shanhe University's popularity continued to rise.
In Jinling, inside a rented house, Qin Mu was hosting a live broadcast and took a moment to check the official website. To his surprise...
The official website of Shanhe University has become unresponsive!
"No way? I spent 20 challenge points to create it, and it can't handle one million simultaneous users?" Qin Mu blinked, sensing that something was amiss.
Upon further investigation, he discovered that the number of simultaneous online users on the entire official website had exceeded one million, with countless IP addresses flooding in to visit it.
"The official website is overwhelmed?" Qin Mu mumbled, making the connection.
At the same time, he noticed that the number of online viewers in his live broadcast room was rapidly increasing. Before long, it surpassed 5,000 viewers, and many new faces appeared in the barrage, asking serious questions.
"Principal, I finally found you. Did you establish Shanhe University? You forgot to provide information on how to apply for exams."
"I'm a student from the four provinces of Shanhe. I just completed the college entrance examination this year. If I apply to Shanhe University, will I receive a diploma upon graduation?"
"I want to apply to the Academy of Fine Arts and learn painting from the anchor."
"I have eight years of experience working on construction sites. Can I apply to be the dean of the School of Architecture?"
"Can I apply for the position of head chef in the cafeteria? Fellow residents of the four provinces, rest assured, I won't include rat heads in the dishes!"
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The barrage of comments had increased more than tenfold compared to before, and they all revolved around Shanhe University.
Most inquiries centered on the application process, diploma eligibility, and various other positions.
"Don't worry, everyone," Qin Mu reassured the viewers, glancing at the barrage. "I'll compile all these questions into the admissions brochure, which will be announced on the official website tomorrow."
The system required him to establish a genuine university, and apart from securing a physical campus, enrolling students and assembling a faculty was crucial.
The larger the student body and the more robust the teaching staff, the more complete his task would be, and the greater his rewards.
"No way? I was just asking casually, but from the host's tone, could it be that this school can really apply for the exam?"
"Wow! Could it be true? Is he really planning to admit students?"
"Somebody with a quick wit, are there any specific requirements for applying to be the dean of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics? Can you drive a tricycle?"
"What's the minimum entrance exam score? Let's aim high and keep the standards strict."
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In the barrage, viewers threw out various suggestions and questions, but they all understood that these were just playful remarks.
Nobody genuinely believed that a university with no physical campus and built at lightning speed could accept student applications.
After all, the enrollment process involved multiple layers of approvals and procedures.