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Chapter 997 - 544: Three Trending Topics, This is Too Much (Please Subscribe)_2

Chapter 997: Chapter 544: Three Trending Topics, This is Too Much (Please Subscribe)_2

It included details on how the fire happened and the specific causes of the fire determined by the investigation of both Mist City Arts and Science University and Mist City Fire Department, as well as the admission by the two students from Mist City University of Technology that their careless smoking ignited the fire.

It was quick.

After Principal Fu’s assistant got a clear understanding of the situation, he made a call to the public relations department of Mist City University of Technology, instructing them to draft a public announcement.

When the announcement from Mist City University of Technology appeared on Twitter and other platforms, the voices of "doubt" were completely silenced.

After all, Mist City University of Technology itself admitted that the fire was caused by the careless smoking of two of their students—what more was there to say?

At this point, Wang Ming and Zhao Qiang from Mist City University of Technology had also been brought over.

Principal Fu, upon seeing these two students from his university, didn’t say anything.

However, his gaze was clearly not friendly.

Wang Ming and Zhao Qiang, who had made a mistake, now hung their heads in shame.

"Principal Fu, we know we were wrong," the two apologized to Principal Fu.

"What’s the use of apologizing to me?"

Principal Fu said irritably.

"Oh, the two students have also apologized to us and acknowledged their fault. Principal Fu, the incident has already happened. After you take the students back, educate them well. As for the punishment, I actually hope you won’t be too harsh on them,"

Ding Yue somewhat pleaded on behalf of the two students.

It wasn’t that he thought the students shouldn’t be punished.

Rather, Ding Yue was concerned that because of this incident, Mist City University of Technology would lose face and that Principal Fu would look bad in front of Director Xiao. Afterwards, Principal Fu might issue a particularly severe punishment for Wang Ming and Zhao Qiang.

Such as ordering them to withdraw from the university.

That actually wasn’t necessary. After all, the fire had not caused any significant economic loss, nor had there been any injuries or casualties.

Ding Yue believed that "school probation" would be the most appropriate punishment.

Because, even if the fire had been caused by the careless smoking of the students in dormitory 325, given the severity of this fire, aside from a stern education, Ding Yue wouldn’t issue such a severe punishment as ordering a withdrawal from the university.

Seeing that Principal Ding had said as much, Principal Fu immediately nodded and said, "Principal Ding, our university will deal with this justly."

Having said this, Principal Fu then looked towards Wang Ming and Zhao Qiang.

The two of them were already shaking.

They were the most afraid of being expelled by the university, especially since today’s incident had supposedly gone trending on Twitter. If this became a bigger issue, their punishment could become even more severe.

Moreover, today Principal Fu had been summoned by Director Xiao and couldn’t save his face in front of Principal Ding. How could Principal Fu let them off the hook?

"According to the regulations of Mist City University of Technology, we should give the two students a penalty of probation within the school,"

Principal Fu said to Wang Ming and Zhao Qiang, "Additionally, you two understand the losses caused by the fire, right?"

Mist City University of Technology would certainly not compensate for the students. Since the fire had been caused by Wang Ming and Zhao Qiang, it was only right that they be responsible for the compensation.

Ding Yue agreed with this point, because that was simply how things were.

"Principal Fu, we will actively compensate for the losses suffered by Mist City Arts and Science University,"

Wang Ming and Zhao Qiang said, with quite a good attitude. Hearing that they were given probation at school, they felt a sigh of relief.

At least it wasn’t a direct order to withdraw from the university, so there was still room for manoeuvre, and continuing their education was naturally the best outcome.

Director Xiao Wenxing was quite satisfied with such a punishment and outcome.

Consequently, Director Xiao Wenxing looked towards Ding Yue.

Ding Yue made eye contact with Director Xiao Wenxing and nodded slightly.

This matter was essentially settled, and the follow-up implementation could be entrusted to subordinates. Two major principals definitely need not attend to everything personally.

"Principal Ding, I’m really sorry for the trouble our students have caused your university,"

Principal Fu once more expressed his apology to Ding Yue.

"Where is this coming from, Principal Fu? We are both prestigious institutions in Mist City and are quite close neighbors. This incident is not so significant that it should harm the relationship between our two universities,"

Ding Yue was also smiling as he spoke.

"On my way here, I heard that your university’s robot saved a bus today, which is indeed a delightful occurrence."

Seeing that the fire incident had been almost dealt with, Principal Fu changed the topic.

Since he was there, Principal Fu also wanted to take the opportunity to communicate with the young and promising Principal Ding, and with Director Xiao Wenxing present, he could also demonstrate the friendly relationship between Mist City University of Technology and Mist City Arts and Science University to Director Xiao.

Principal Fu was very clear that for the past two years, Director Xiao from the Education Department had favored and supported Mist City Arts and Science University, treating it as the top privately-run university in Mist City.

Moreover, it was rumored that Mist City Arts and Science University and Principal Ding were also highly regarded by Governor Li at the Mist City Government building.

For such a popular figure and university, Principal Fu certainly intended to chat more and close the distance between them.

"Oh? Principal Fu, you also know about this matter?"

When it came to this incident, Ding Yue was quite proud.

After all, Big White was a robot developed by his own Mist City Arts and Science University. It had saved a bus full of people, which had become widely celebrated by the citizens of Mist City. As its owner, he had every reason to be pleased.

Although Big White had been damaged.

But it didn’t matter, as long as the chip was still intact, Big White hadn’t left him, and he could give Big White a new body.

"Yes, it’s already trending, I saw it on my way over," said Principal Fu with a smile.

At this moment, Secretary Wen Ruohan leaned over to Principal Ding’s ear and whispered, "Principal Ding, the matter of Big White saving the bus has indeed spread. It has now climbed onto Twitter trending; today our Mist City Arts and Science University has occupied three trending spots."

"Three spots?"

Ding Yue looked at Wen Ruohan with surprise.

This was simply amazing.

That three separate trending spots were not about the same incident showed how immense the influence of his Mist City Arts and Science University could be.

Of course.

The trending spot about the fire incident was somewhat less than favorable.

But the other two were definitely very positive and energetic.

One was about Big White saving people on a bus, which could very well become an inspirational story.

The other trending topic, if Ding Yue wasn’t mistaken, must be about his Mist City Arts and Science University’s FY team winning the championship of the LPL Summer Game, right?

Otherwise, Ding Yue really couldn’t think of anything else from Mist City Arts and Science University that would be trending.

"Principal Ding, your university’s robot is truly remarkable. If I may be so bold, may I visit and see this robot of yours?" Principal Fu asked earnestly.

Without delay, Ding Yue smiled and said, "Principal Fu, you can visit, of course, but Big White was damaged after saving the bus when it fell into the river. The river police department should be bringing Big White over soon."

"Principal Fu, wait with me later, and we’ll take a look together."

It just so happened that Director Xiao Wenxing had yet to leave because he planned to see Big White, the robot. Since Principal Fu was interested too, it made sense to invite him along.

"Alright."

Principal Fu was delighted when Principal Ding agreed, and then with Director Xiao Wenxing also inviting him, he nodded happily in response.

Just at that moment.

Secretary Wen Ruohan received a phone call from the river police department.

"Yes, this is me, have you arrived? Okay, good, please wait a moment."

Wen Ruohan covered the phone and promptly said to Principal Ding, "Principal Ding, the river police department has delivered Big White. It’s currently at the front gate, asking where to bring it."

"Send it to the Mechanical Engineering Department’s laboratory,"

said Ding Yue immediately upon hearing this.