Starting from a Fake University-Chapter 111: Opening the Treasure Chest~_1

This physically robust student, Yang Chen, wants to carry bricks at a construction site?

Kid.

What an ambition.

However, Ding Yue felt that things couldn’t be that simple.

So he asked in depth, "Yang Chen, why do you want to carry bricks on a construction site?"

"I need to earn my tuition for next year."

Yang Chen was quite straightforward, stating outright why he wanted to work on the construction site.

"Oh, I see."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue roughly understood the situation.

To earn next year’s tuition, it could either be that his family circumstances were mediocre, not very good, or that they had faced some major calamity, right?

After all, most students at Mist City Arts and Science University are quite affluent, but there are also those with mediocre financial backgrounds.

Using the holiday time to work part-time to earn next year’s tuition is indeed a good idea.

Only, carrying bricks seems like the least desirable choice.

"Come with me, tell me about your family’s situation more specifically."

Ding Yue took Yang Chen to a wooden long chair on a small green path nearby. Once they sat down, Ding Yue planned to further understand Yang Chen’s family’s specific situation.

They talked for a while.

It turns out.

Yang Chen is a failed sports student, extremely passionate about basketball, but due to a family misfortune resulting in mounting debts, he now has to earn his own money to continue his studies.

"You really want to go to the construction site to carry bricks? It’s tiring work, and it doesn’t earn much." Ding Yue asked Yang Chen again.

"Yes, I want to earn money, I want to continue studying at our school."

Yang Chen still nodded firmly.

"Alright then, I’ll speak to the construction unit, and try to find some work for you on the site. By the way, do you have any special talents? You’re tall and a sports student, you must have some strengths, right?"

Ding Yue first agreed, and then asked further.

He agreed mainly because if student Yang Chen really needed to work, then working on the school’s construction site was indeed a good choice.

After all, Yang Chen was staying in the school dormitory during the winter vacation, and it was very convenient for him to work on the construction site every day.

However, Ding Yue still wanted to see if he could unearth something from this student’s special talents.

"Thank you, Principal Ding. Principal Ding, I’m alright at basketball, and my major is also sports training, specializing in basketball." Yang Chen answered excitedly.

"I see, our school has organized basketball teams now, right?"

Ding Yue didn’t pay much attention or have much knowledge about the minor departments like physical education in Mist City Arts and Science University.

After all, most excellent sports students usually go to specialized sports institutes.

"Yes, our school now has two basketball teams, one is composed of students from the physical education department, and the other is composed of students from the basketball club."

Yang Chen answered earnestly.

"How does it feel?" Ding Yue continued to ask.

If the school basketball team has potential for development, Ding Yue might as well consider promoting the development of the school basketball team.

"It’s okay, I cooperate well with my teammates, but we don’t have much experience playing against other basketball teams yet. Besides basic training, last term we mainly played against the team from the basketball club, which doesn’t really help us improve."

Yang Chen first nodded, then shook his head.

"You could play more matches against other universities next term. If you play well, the school could consider focusing on developing your basketball team."

As Ding Yue spoke, he had already pulled up the system mall interface.

He found professional sport-related scrolls in the "Minor Achievements" level of the mall. These scrolls can to a certain extent enhance students’ technique and ability in their specialized sports.

But Ding Yue wasn’t in a hurry to buy and use them for the school basketball team.

He wanted to see if Yang Chen’s basketball team had any potential for development.

Therefore, Ding Yue decided not to rush.

He decided to let Yang Chen’s basketball team play against other university basketball teams next term, and then evaluate their potential.

After chatting with Yang Chen for a while,

Ding Yue made a call to Director Chen Ping, asking him to negotiate with Tianfu Construction Group about arranging for Yang Chen to work on the construction site as much as possible.

Yang Chen was so excited that he repeatedly thanked Principal Ding and bowed deeply.

Ding Yue found it a bit awkward.

Before leaving, Ding Yue advised Yang Chen that if he truly loved basketball, he should consider continuously improving himself. He might even have the opportunity to embark on a professional basketball career.

Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was greatly moved. He silently resolved to train hard, putting in more sweat than others.

After Yang Chen left, Ding Yue pulled up the system interface again.

During his earlier search for sport-related scrolls in the system mall, Ding Yue suddenly remembered that he had received a [University Treasure Chest] after successfully completing the [First Semester Final Exam] task.

Open the chest! Open the chest! Pleasingly open the chest!

"Item Bar!"

With a flicker of thought from Ding Yue, the interface instantly switched to the Item Bar, where a black-iron-colored Level 1 University Treasure Chest was waiting to be opened by its owner.

"I want to open this Level 1 University Treasure Chest!"

After a little excitement, Ding Yue said quite calmly.

The black-iron-colored Level 1 University Treasure Chest in the Item Bar immediately emitted a dazzling light.

It felt like opening a treasure chest in a game.

Ding!

"Congratulations to the host for opening a [Level 1 University Treasure Chest] and receiving an item —— [University Professor Identification Card]."

Huh???

Ding Yue was slightly confused when he saw what he picked.

University Professor Identification Card, what the heck is that?

"Let’s check it out."

With a flicker of thought, Ding Yue checked out the specific use of this [University Professor Identification Card].

[University Professor Identification Card]: After using this card, the host can identify whether Professors and lecturers nationwide or even worldwide can be hired as lecture professors for Mist City Arts and Science University.

After reading the introduction of this card, Ding Yue seemed to understand.

"So, can this card only be used once? Or can it be used forever?"

Ding Yue curiously asked.

"Item usage cycle: 5 years!"

"So, it means that it can be used unlimited times within five years." Ding Yue muttered to himself, then wrote a name on the [University Professor Identification Card] - Luo Xiang.

Ding!

"Identification completed."

The next second, the information about Professor Luo Xiang of Xia Country Political and Law University appeared on the [University Professor Identification Card] in front of Ding Yue.

Name: Luo Xiang

Title: Professor

Hiring Rate: 5% (Note: Successful recruitment is achieved when the hiring rate reaches 100%!)

Suggestion: The host can draw the attention of Professor Luo Xiang by creating a law-enforcement robot, which can improve the hiring rate. If the host can join and record a legal program with Professor Luo Xiang, it can significantly improve the hiring rate.

After seeing the contents displayed on the Identification Card,

Ding Yue finally understood the function of this [University Professor Identification Card].

It could help Ding Yue hire renowned professors from all specializations more efficiently and accurately to enhance the teaching level of Mist City Arts and Science University.

Just like Professor Luo Xiang, a famous legal scholar whom Ding Yue had previously discussed with Huang Youjie, the professor of Xia Country Political and Law University, whose status is obviously not low.

Therefore, the hiring rate identified by the Identification Card was only 5%.

However, it does not mean that Ding Yue has no chance to invite Professor Luo Xiang to become an honorary professor of Mist City Arts and Science University.

Right now.

The Identification Card had identified and suggested a way to increase the hiring rate.