CHAPTER 1829: CHAPTER 958: IS MIST CITY ARTS AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY REALLY THIS LOW-KEY?

The First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest, the winning entry from Mist City Arts and Science University, can be said to have received the approval of netizens worldwide.

This first place is well-deserved.

However.

While netizens marveled at how amazing Mist City Arts and Science University is, and what an incredible underdog it is, some people were not at all excited.

Some were even clouded with worry.

Because these overseas technology companies plan to take the metaverse development route and capture the Blue Ocean Market of the metaverse.

Yet now, the leading metaverse technology belongs to Mist City Arts and Science University, a university in Xia Country. Doesn’t this mean that Xia Country’s tech companies can better access Mist City Arts and Science University’s metaverse technology and then develop the metaverse market?

In short.

After this First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest, Mist City Arts and Science University’s metaverse technology is set to become highly sought-after globally. Soon, many tech companies, both domestic and international, especially major ones, will want to collaborate closely with Mist City Arts and Science University to venture into the metaverse market.

It’s just that.

These tech companies might be a tad too optimistic.

Mist City Arts and Science University holds such advanced metaverse technology, naturally intending to use it for themselves. After all, the Feiyue Group has a very powerful Feiyue Technology Company.

On the very day the First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest concluded.

The person in charge of Stanford University’s participation in this competition came to find Xu Bin from Mist City Arts and Science University.

"Hey, Xu."

Professor John from Stanford University approached Xu Bin.

In the international computer field, Professor John holds a highly respected status, so Xu Bin naturally knows of this big shot. However, in Xu Bin’s view, although this figure was once indeed a big shot, he is now behind the times. Xu Bin is quite confident that his prowess and accomplishments in computing have already surpassed this so-called big shot.

"Hello, Professor John, it’s a pleasure to meet you here."

Xu Bin politely greeted Professor John upon seeing him.

"Congratulations to you and Mist City Arts and Science University for winning the First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest—a tremendous honor."

Professor John started by congratulating Xu Bin and the Mist City Arts and Science University team.

"Thank you, Professor John."

Xu Bin smiled, nodded, and then said, "Stanford University’s performance was quite commendable as well."

It was evident that Xu Bin was displaying considerable emotional intelligence when interacting with foreigners.

While Xu Bin and Professor John were having their conversation, Ding Yue also walked over. As soon as the competition concluded, Ding Yue came over from the audience seats, naturally wanting to congratulate Mist City Arts and Science University’s team for winning.

But.

When Ding Yue arrived, he found Bin chatting with Professor John from Stanford University.

"Hello, Professor John."

Upon approaching, Ding Yue also proactively greeted Professor John.

"Hello, Principal Ding."

Professor John was also aware of Principal Ding, given that Mist City Arts and Science University had previously appeared in global trending topics due to several technological research developments. The "genius principal" of Mist City Arts and Science University had also gained some overseas recognition.

"Bin, Professor John, what are you guys discussing?"

Ding Yue inquired.

Xu Bin shook his head, then spread his hands and answered, "Yue, I don’t know what Professor John’s purpose is in meeting me; he hasn’t told me yet."

Since Ding Yue and Xu Bin were conversing in Chinese, Professor John found it challenging to follow and looked somewhat bewildered at Ding Yue and Xu Bin.

But soon.

Professor John smiled and said to Xu Bin, "Xu, we at Stanford University have a project about applying the metaverse to reality. I wonder if Mist City Arts and Science University is interested? We’d like to collaborate with you."

Professor John clarified that his intention was to discuss collaboration with Mist City Arts and Science University’s computer team, aiming to bind Stanford University’s metaverse project with Mist City Arts and Science University’s metaverse technology.

This way, things could be much more convenient in the future.

Ding Yue understood what Stanford University’s intention was.

They were talking about collaboration.

Good gracious, isn’t it actually your Stanford University’s project on applying the metaverse to reality? Why should Mist City Arts and Science University participate? Not to mention, even if we join, how much influence would Mist City Arts and Science University have? It’s not that Mist City Arts and Science University doesn’t have a complete set of metaverse technologies; the only thing missing is the 3-nanometer chip. Is cooperation with Stanford University truly necessary?

Ding Yue had already perceived Stanford University’s intentions—simply to tie themselves up with Mist City Arts and Science University so that in the application of metaverse technology, Mist City Arts and Science University might at some point face constraints.

This plan was quite appealing.

But Ding Yue saw through it at a glance; it couldn’t be more obvious. Even Bin could surely see through it.