Chapter 17: Donation Frenzy!
Inside the studio, the audience was taken aback, and a sense of disbelief washed over them.
"He actually bought eight hundred acres here? He's even got a construction team on the job?" someone marveled.
"Is he genuinely trying to build a university amidst these mountains? I'd call that audacious, but also quite unrealistic," another viewer remarked.
"Too late for regrets, Azu. We're surrounded by mountains now," one viewer quipped.
"What a waste of money. I'm betting this project won't get completed!" another chimed in.
Barrages of comments poured in, with many viewers expressing their doubts and frustrations towards Qin Mu.
To most, constructing a university in such a remote and challenging location seemed unreasonable.
Qin Mu addressed the barrage with conviction, "Shanhe University was originally intended for students from the four provinces. It's situated here because it's the closest point for students from these provinces to attend. Furthermore, as the name suggests, Shanhe University should be located amidst the great rivers and mountains of our homeland!"
He continued with passion, "If mountains stand in my way, I'll clear a path through each one. If rivers block my path, I'll build bridges to cross them! This is the spirit that has upheld Shanhe University all these years!"
With his head held high and a resolute tone, Qin Mu's words resonated with the audience, garnering applause in the barrage.
"Alright! You're absolutely right! Since it's called Shanhe University, it should naturally be situated atop the mountains!" one viewer enthusiastically agreed.
"With mountains in front and the Yellow River behind, the University of Shanhe lives up to its name!" another added.
"It seems the host has thought this through in the long run, but it's still a bit far-fetched to think that a university can be established so quickly, right?" one viewer questioned.
Many viewers were moved by Qin Mu's sentiments, particularly students from the four provinces. Seeing that Qin Mu cared so deeply for them, they pledged their support to Shanhe University, considering it their duty to contribute.
As a result, the barrage of accusations and complaints against Qin Mu gradually diminished.
Meanwhile, on Weibo, a topic called "Spirit of Shanhe University" swiftly climbed to the top of the trending list. Netizens shared Qin Mu's live broadcast statement, and within a short period, the post garnered over 100,000 likes, retweets, and comments.
The people from the four provinces of Shanhe were particularly enthusiastic, taking the initiative to organize and assist with the construction of Shanhe University.
"Shanhe University exclusively enrolls students from our four provinces, so we must lend our support!"
"The spirit of Shanhe University embodies the spirit of our four provinces!"
"Mountainous terrain and rugged roads won't deter the rise of Shanhe University!"
"I may not be able to be there in person due to work, but I've contributed 2,000 yuan as a small donation!"
Countless messages flooded in, with people pledging their support for Shanhe University.
Those who hadn't donated previously, quietly retrieved their phones, located the nearly forgotten text message containing Qin Mu's bank card number, and initiated their contributions.
Some gave two hundred, some two thousand, and others donated varying amounts, but everyone contributed in their own way.
As Qin Mu had emphasized, Shanhe University was named after Shanhe, so it was only fitting that it be built amidst the great rivers and mountains of the motherland.
Unbeknownst to many, Shanhe University had already surpassed Tsinghua University and Peking University in terms of popularity.
Even students from regions outside the four provinces were eager to join this esteemed institution.
"Why does Shanhe University only accept students from the four provinces of Shanhe? This seems like regional discrimination. I protest!"
"Yes, such a great university shouldn't be limited to just the four provinces. It should belong to the whole country!"
"I'm curious; my son said he'll only attend Shanhe University. I'm originally from Inner Mongolia, but my family's ancestral roots are in Henan. Can my son still attend Shanhe University?"
"There are still ten days left to fill out applications. Is there enough time for me to change my son's student status?"
The name "The Four Provinces of Shanhe," which had once been met with disdain, suddenly gained popularity. In addition to lacking a school site and teaching staff, Shanhe University had become a dream school for many students.
In Lincheng, amidst the mountains, on the construction site, Qin Mu's phone suddenly began ringing with text messages. Several messages were received per second, causing the phone's memory to fill up quickly.
After a few minutes, the phone was nearly paralyzed due to the overwhelming influx of messages.
"What the heck is going on?" Qin Mu wondered as he grabbed his phone, suspecting a virus or technical issue.
Upon checking the messages, he discovered they were all related to payments.
Within a short period, his bank account had received millions in transfers and remittances, with no sign of the donations slowing down.
After an hour, his bank account had increased by a staggering 100 million.
"Netizens are incredible," Qin Mu marveled as he realized the extent of the support he had received. This collective national response demonstrated a deep-rooted sense of unity and commitment.
As the system notification sounded in his mind, Qin Mu learned that his task to "Establish Shanhe University" had progressed significantly, reaching a completion rate of 20%. He was rewarded with 1000 challenge points.
With the clock ticking, Qin Mu was determined to continue working diligently to complete the task and build Shanhe University as soon as possible.