CHAPTER 1825: CHAPTER 956: THE UNEXPECTED DARK HORSE UNIVERSITY

Many foreign netizens, even those from within the country, believe that Stanford University has a good chance of winning the First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest this time.

After all, Stanford University’s computer science prowess is exceptionally strong.

Before this, many people referred to Stanford University’s computer abilities as the best in the world, although this title wasn’t globally recognized, but rather considered by fans of Stanford University.

To truly be the number one in the world, they must win the First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest.

"Oh my god, Stanford University isn’t ranked first?"

"Really surprising, indeed."

"Only third place?"

"I want to know who the first place is. Could it be Imperial Polytechnic University or MIT?"

"I always thought Stanford University would take first place."

"Oh, it’s quite surprising that Stanford University didn’t get first."

On the forums and various social media platforms in the United States, as well as in live-streaming rooms, foreign netizens expressed disbelief that Stanford University isn’t in first place, leading many American foreign netizens to feel surprised.

After all, in the eyes of these American foreign friends, Stanford University is indeed the strongest in computer science, so they considered it perfectly normal for Stanford to take first place before the competition.

However.

Things often don’t develop as you imagine; if it were that straightforward, it would be too smooth.

Of course.

Just because things won’t go as foreign friends imagine, doesn’t mean it won’t go in the direction Ding Yue envisions, as Ding Yue hopes Mist City Arts and Science University can achieve a good result.

Winning first place as champion would be best.

Of course, if they can’t win first place, getting second or third will do. After all, having come to Dublin, Ireland, for the competition, they have to bring home an award, right?

Otherwise, it would be like coming to Dublin in Ireland just for fun, just to be a companion in the race.

This is not the style of Mist City Arts and Science University.

Moreover, Ding Yue has already said that he trusts Xu Bin and the computer team members he leads; they are all outstanding individuals who graduated from Mist City Arts and Science University.

"Next, the second place will be announced. Principal Ding, can we achieve second place?"

The secretary, Wen Ruohan, looked nervously at Principal Ding and asked.

Although Wen Ruohan has the same confidence in Mist City Arts and Science University as Principal Ding does, now that the third place is announced as the formidable Stanford University, only two spots remain. If second place isn’t Mist City Arts and Science University, could it be the champion in first place?

There’s also a possibility that Mist City Arts and Science University won’t win any award.

If that’s the case, it would be a pity.

"I don’t know."

Ding Yue shook his head during this highly tense moment; he dared not promise anything, considering first place is a mystery, and being overly confident now, if Mist City doesn’t win top place, would result in a slap in the face.

"I hope our Mist City Arts and Science University can win an award."

Wen Ruohan muttered.

"Next, we will announce the second-place winner of the First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest!"

The announcement was imminent.

At this moment, all the collegiate teams participating in the competition held their breath, and the global audience watching the live broadcast did the same, eager to find out who second place is.

Since the third place, Stanford University, is already quite surprising, who could the second place be?

Is it Harvard University?

Or MIT?

Or perhaps Europe’s Imperial Polytechnic University? Munich University? Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology?

These universities are all possible contenders.

Some domestic netizens even wonder if there’s a possibility it’s Qinghua University?

After all, Qinghua University is quite formidable in the computer field.

Mist City Arts and Science University students naturally hope that their alma mater can achieve a ranking in the First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest.

Third place is already out of the question.

So is there a possibility that second place is Mist City Arts and Science University?

"The runner-up Silver Award of the First Global Metaverse Computer International Contest goes to..."

Official announcement began.

Ding Yue was intensely nervous. Not being nervous was impossible at this moment, as he observed whether the second place would be his Mist City Arts and Science University, hoping it was, yet hoping it wasn’t.

The reason for hoping it is because Ding Yue wishes Mist City Arts and Science University to receive an award. Competing for the championship must be fierce; winning second place would also be a good outcome.

There is also a reason for hoping it isn’t.

Since if not second place, there would be a chance for first place as champion.

If they indeed manage to secure first place, it would be an immensely great thing, signifying huge glory for Mist City Arts and Science University.