Starting from a Fake University-Chapter 1591 - 839: First Graduation Ceremony_2

After their walk, they each went their separate ways.

"Lin Zhirou, don’t be late for tomorrow’s graduation ceremony, okay?"

Before leaving, Ding Yue reminded Lin Zhirou.

"Got it, Principal Ding."

...

Back in his apartment room, Ding Yue started preparing for sleep.

But Old Huang and Bin from next door came over to chat for a bit. As they talked, they realized it was almost midnight. Thinking of tomorrow’s graduation ceremony, Ding Yue urged Old Huang and Bin to head back and rest early.

Once they had left, Ding Yue finally lay down to sleep.

Lying in bed, Ding Yue couldn’t help but think about the graduation ceremony tomorrow. His thoughts eventually carried him off to sleep.

The next day, Big White woke Ding Yue up on time.

Since the ceremony was scheduled for 9:30 in the morning, Ding Yue couldn’t sleep in. After all, sleeping in could potentially mean missing the entire event.

"Good morning, Principal."

"Mm, morning, Big White."

Ding Yue lazily got out of bed and said to Big White, "Big White, ask Xiao Wen to bring me some breakfast. If I wait to go to the Fifth Canteen after freshening up, I might not have enough time."

"Understood, Principal."

Big White promptly contacted Wen Ruohan.

Wen Ruohan, coincidentally, was about to call to check if Principal Ding was awake and whether he needed breakfast. Instead, Big White used Principal Ding’s phone to call her.

"Alright, I’ll go get Principal Ding’s breakfast right away."

Upon learning that Principal Ding wanted breakfast, Wen Ruohan headed straight to the Fifth Canteen.

Early in the morning, Mist City Arts and Science University’s campus was buzzing with excitement. All the students of the university’s first graduating class were present, eagerly anticipating the graduation ceremony.

Even those who had graduated early and obtained their diplomas, such as prominent figures like Tong Yihang and Liu Tiefei, were present.

While they had already graduated, the university’s inaugural graduation ceremony wasn’t something to be missed.

Wearing their ceremony gowns, everyone gradually made their way toward the Mist City University of Arts and Sciences Central Stadium.

"Look at the seniors and senior sisters—graduating, huh."

"So enviable."

"I heard many of them already have job offers with annual salaries of over a million."

"A million is nothing—do you know those guys from the mechanical engineering department?"

"You mean Tong Yihang, Liu Tiefei, and their crew?"

"Exactly. Rumor has it their annual incomes exceed one billion—true or false?"

"Of course it’s true. Just one project’s bonuses can exceed a billion."

"Wow, you’ve got to look at the kind of projects they work on. Lithography technology—how about you? Think you could handle that? If you could, you’d be earning billions annually too."

"Hahaha, definitely not me."

"Right, we don’t have that kind of skill. But as long as we master our own fields, finding jobs shouldn’t be too hard, right?"

"Do you think Mist City Arts and Science University’s inaugural graduation ceremony will announce anything about employment outcomes?"

"Probably, I guess?"

Observing their senior peers heading for the graduation ceremony, students couldn’t help but discuss enviously. Quite a few headed toward the Central Stadium to watch their seniors’ graduation.

Online, many were paying attention to the graduation ceremony at Mist City Arts and Science University.

Typically, any major event at the university would be live-streamed on the Feiyue Home streaming media platform, and today’s inaugural graduation ceremony was no exception.

"How many future Mist City University students are here to watch the graduation ceremony?"

"Me me me!"

"Me too."

"What a coincidence—I’m here as well."

"I just wanted to see the ceremony and their post-graduation employment outcomes."

"I’m here to join in the fun."

"I’ve always followed Mist City University closely. Today’s the inaugural graduation ceremony, so naturally, I wouldn’t miss it."

Although the livestream attracted some attention, the viewer count was slightly lower than during Mist City University’s previous streams.

After all, while the graduation ceremony was crucial for the students, casual viewers mostly watched for entertainment.

The student council had been diligently setting up the venue at the Central Sports Ground.

Meanwhile, after finishing breakfast, Ding Yue changed into a clean black suit, tied the tie, and donned black leather shoes. He looked quite refined without being pretentious.

As today’s ceremony was a formal event, his attire naturally needed to reflect seriousness and solemnity.

"Everyone’s dressed so formally today."

Xu Bin and Huang Youjie entered Ding Yue’s room and, upon seeing Yue, Huang couldn’t help but comment.

"Graduation ceremonies are solemn and grand occasions, so of course, you’ve got to be formal—it’s all about creating a sense of ceremony," Xu Bin said with a smile.

Ding Yue nodded with a smile but didn’t say much.

Their participation in the graduation ceremony carried dual significance: first, as university leaders.

One as the principal, one as the administrative director, and one as the logistics director—all crucial figures of Mist City University.

Their second role was as "students" of the university.

Ding Yue, Huang Youjie, and Xu Bin had all technically graduated early from Mist City University. Yet, like Tong Yihang and others who graduated early, they felt compelled to attend such a symbolic moment.

"Let’s go."

Ding Yue grabbed his AI robot along with Old Huang, Xu Bin, and Secretary Wen Ruohan, leaving the apartment and heading to the Central Sports Ground.

By this time, nearly everyone meant to attend the ceremony had arrived.

Director Qi Chunsheng from the Academic Affairs office coordinated on-site arrangements.

Over 9,000 attendees were present; once the official ceremony concluded, there’d be photo sessions for each class in academic regalia.

"Are the photo arrangements ready?"

"All set, Director Qi."

"Has Principal Ding arrived yet?"

"Not yet... Wait, there he is—Principal Ding, Director Huang, and Director Xu are all here."

Director Qi Chunsheng, while checking on preparations with his assistants, noticed Principal Ding and the others arriving.

"Director Qi."

Seeing Director Qi Chunsheng, Ding Yue approached him with a smile.

Director Qi and the Academic Affairs team had overseen most of the preparation for today’s event. Ding Yue’s primary responsibility was to host the ceremony.

Additionally, he planned to deliver an inspiring graduation speech to Mist City University’s inaugural graduating class.

"Principal Ding, everything is nearly ready. There are fifteen minutes left before the ceremony officially begins," Director Qi Chunsheng reported.

"Good," Ding Yue nodded and smiled. "Well, let me prepare. Today, we’re going to leave everyone with an unforgettable graduation ceremony."

"Hahaha."

The group laughed heartily.

Gathered at the Central Sports Ground, the sight of over 9,000 students together reminded everyone of the days when they had first entered the university for military training.

This was the second time all 9,000 students assembled in one place.

Perhaps, it was the last time.

"Ah, feeling sentimental all of a sudden."

"Yeah. Back then, we unexpectedly ended up at Mist City University, becoming classmates, roommates, and alumni. Now, we’re reuniting at graduation before parting ways."

"I can’t bear to say goodbye to this campus."

"Well, you could stay for grad school."

"Even if you step into the workforce, you can always come back and visit your alma mater."

"Graduation season always makes people nostalgic."

"This moment—it suddenly makes me not want to graduate."