Chapter 37: The School Gate Was Completed, Causing a Sensation in the Four Provinces
What they saw was a massive stone gate spanning between two mountains, towering tens of meters high. The mountains were surrounded by clouds and mist, which partially concealed the gate, creating an ethereal and dreamlike scene. In the light of the setting sun, the stone gate gleamed with a golden radiance, making it look like something out of a fairy tale.
Amidst the clouds and mist, one could make out the silhouette of a five-clawed golden dragon hovering above the stone pillar, as well as a colorful divine phoenix, both exquisitely carved and seemingly ready to come to life at any moment.
Viewed from a distance, the sight was awe-inspiring, leaving people with an indescribable sense of wonder.
"This... When was such a massive gate constructed here?" Zhao Nan exclaimed, her face reflecting her amazement. She had forgotten to make a sound.
"I don't know either. I remember passing by here recently, and there was nothing like this," Lu Qian replied with a wry smile and a shake of his head.
"No, I have to record this!" Zhao Nan quickly grabbed her phone and began recording the breathtaking scene, intending to share it online.
As it happened, she had a significant following on a popular music platform, with hundreds of thousands of followers. Her usual content included travel vlogs and sharing trendy locations for her fans to explore. When she came across such a remarkable place, she couldn't pass up the opportunity.
She had a hunch that this video would go viral.
That night, when Zhao Nan returned home, she immediately edited the video she had recorded during the day. She added voiceovers, and background music, and published it on a popular music platform. She accompanied it with a caption: "You won't believe what happened today. I argued with my husband on the way home, but then I witnessed this incredible sight..."
As expected, the video began to gain traction within an hour of its release, with the view count steadily increasing. People were liking, commenting, and sharing the video, and most of them were asking about the location.
"Wow, does this place look like a heavenly palace where dragons and phoenixes reside?"
"Situated among the mountains, with dragons and phoenixes hovering above it, shining with golden light in the morning sun. It's truly a natural wonder!"
"Nature is amazing! This is a man-made structure. Can someone tell me where this is?"
"While this place is still trending, let's hurry up and check in!"
After watching the video, netizens were captivated by the spectacle and expressed their amazement. Clock-in enthusiasts were eager to learn the location and planned to visit.
Zhao Nan replied with the location in a comment. However, some netizens soon realized something peculiar.
"Wait! Doesn't this place look familiar? Isn't it the Four Provinces Junction?"
"Hmm! It does seem like the Four Provinces Junction, surrounded by mountains. Isn't Shanhe University located here?"
"This location is very close to Shanhe University. Could it be that this is Shanhe University's gate?"
"Do you think this may be Shanhe University's gate?"
Seeing these comments, Zhao Nan was momentarily stunned. She was aware of Shanhe University's recent surge in popularity, with the university making headlines and trending topics. However, when she thought about the incredible sight she had witnessed during the day, she couldn't imagine it being connected to the university.
One was the gate of a typical university, and the other was a spectacle resembling a heavenly palace. The two seemed entirely unrelated and incompatible.
"It's not necessarily Shanhe University. When we saw it earlier, we only saw a gate partially obscured by clouds and mist. We couldn't make out many details," Lu Qian began analyzing the situation.
Zhao Nan shot him an angry look and retorted, "Don't change the subject. Tell me, who was that woman flirting with you earlier today?"
The next day, when Zhao Nan woke up, she found that the video she had posted had already received over 3 million views, 200,000 likes, and more than 3,000 comments. Her fan base had also grown by over 40,000, mostly comprised of female fans.
At noon, one of her fans left a comment on the video: "I visited the location recommended by the blogger early this morning, and it was truly astonishing. It's like a palace in the heavens. A must-visit!"
Accompanying the text was a picture of the "Gate of Heaven" captured from her video. The only difference was that there was much less cloud and mist in the photo, allowing a clear view of the massive gate with the words "Shanhe University" inscribed on it and the exquisitely carved dragons and phoenixes on the pillars.
Once this picture was shared, the entire comment section erupted with excitement, and people couldn't contain their enthusiasm.
"Wow! Is this Shanhe University's gate?"
"Shanhe University has outdone itself with this spectacular gate! When was it constructed?"
"This is beyond breathtaking. It's located between two mountains and nestled within them. Truly deserving of its name, 'Shanhe University'!"
"In front of this school gate, all other university gates in the world pale in comparison!"
Originally, people thought they were witnessing a natural wonder and planned to visit for the experience. However, they soon realized that it was, in fact, the gate of Shanhe University.
The sight before them had changed everything, making it clear that they were in the presence of a remarkable university gate.