Chapter 501: The Titan Game Asian Finals Begin

Principal Liu no longer dwelled on the amount of the donation and asked Wu Yun if he had any ideas on how to allocate the fifty million.

Wu Yun repeated what he had told Dean Wang earlier: he would use twenty million to set up a fund, and its earnings would be used for scholarships and aid for students from low-income families.

Principal Liu immediately proposed that Wu Yun’s former class advisor, Wu Zhiyong, be the head of the fund’s management team.

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Wu Yun went viral again!

Both schools simultaneously published letters of gratitude on their official websites and social media accounts, and also invited journalists to report on the matter.

Huaxi Daily: “Our outstanding alumnus, Wu Yun, has donated fifty million to our school! – Jingyang Foreign Language College.”

Huaxi Daily: “Our outstanding current student, Wu Yun, has donated fifty million to our school! – Sichuan Normal University.”

As soon as these two reports hit the internet, Wu Yun once again dominated the Weibo headlines.

Netizens had all sorts of things to say. Some were dripping with envy, while others accused Wu Yun of just putting on a show. However, the majority supported his actions, feeling that he hadn’t forgotten his schools even after making it big.

Many people even tagged @Wu Yun, asking if his company was hiring—they’d even be willing to clean toilets.

As the story grew, major news outlets jumped on the bandwagon to report on the incident.

Many people who hadn’t known of Wu Yun before learned about the existence of such a young tycoon in Huaxia through this donation event.

Wu Yun’s act of charity also received high praise from all circles in the provincial capital. Faced with this overwhelming trend of public approval, the original dissonant voices gradually faded away.

People flocked to the internet to leave comments and likes, expressing their respect and support for Wu Yun.

Of course, some celebrities also popped up to ride the wave of popularity and boost their own visibility, or to announce their own intentions to donate to impoverished areas.

The incident reached its climax with a commentary from Huaxia Daily: “Wu Yun’s continued charitable acts have shown people the social responsibility and sense of mission of a successful entrepreneur. His good deeds are sure to create an even greater ripple effect in society, inspiring more people to get involved in philanthropy.”

Naturally, many people who had Wu Yun’s phone number called to ask about the situation, and Wu Yun just briefly explained his reasons.

However, seeing so many people tagging him online, Wu Yun decided to post on Weibo: “There’s no hidden agenda behind this donation. I just hope to help more students and contribute something to my alma maters. Also, I do not accept donations from others. Please do not trust any online fundraising channels set up in my name—those are all scams!”

“If you all insist on supporting me, then let me take this opportunity to do a little advertising. Please support the businesses of the companies under my name!

“The day after tomorrow, I hope you’ll all tune in to the Titan Game Asia Finals being held in the Capital City. Please support our country’s contestants. I hope they can achieve a great result!”

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As the performances by celebrity representatives from several countries concluded, massive fireworks shot up into the sky above the Bird’s Nest.

Seeing the colossal Bird’s Nest packed to the rafters, Dwayne Johnson flashed his signature smile, a moment that was broadcast onto several large screens inside the venue.

Dwayne Johnson’s booming, passionate voice echoed throughout the stadium: “Ladies! And gentlemen! Welcome to the Titan Game Asia Finals! Will it be the formidable strength of the East Asians or the outstanding endurance of the West Asians! Or perhaps, the agility of the South Asians! Who will emerge victorious to represent all of Asia and compete for the title of Titan! Let’s wait and see!”

“And now, let the national delegations make their entrance!”

The subsequent commentary was handed over to the on-site host, a professional Wu Yun had specifically recruited from the sports channel.

“The first to enter is the delegation from the United Arab Emirates! They…” As the host’s introduction played, a corner of the stadium erupted in cheers. Dozens of people dressed in Arabian robes, along with a large section of the audience behind them, let out excited screams. Although they were few in number, their voices echoed throughout the massive venue.

With the entrance of each new delegation, a corner of the stadium would erupt with enthusiastic cheers, met with sparse applause from other sections.

Notably, when the South Koreans and the Japanese teams made their entrance, the entire audience spontaneously erupted in boos.

However, the two delegations seemed unaffected, continuing to smile as they walked to their designated spots.

“And finally! The delegation from the host nation, Huaxia!”

“Carrying the national flag is Zhang Ye, representing Huaxia’s firefighters! To his left is Huang Zhong, representing Huaxia’s workers! And to his right is Li Wei, a Grade A weightlifter from Huaxia!”

“They emerged victorious from among tens of thousands of strong competitors to represent Huaxia and vie for the top spot in Asia!”

The three burly men, dressed in red bodysuits, walked from the entrance toward the central competition area.

As the host’s voice faded, the entire stadium turned into a sea of red, with cheers and applause merging into a single roar.

When the Huaxia team appeared, the sports channel’s ratings shot up dramatically. The executives watching the data backstage were grinning from ear to ear. This kind of ratings bonanza only happened when Huaxia hosted a major competition; the channel’s usual programs were only watched by dedicated enthusiasts, and their ratings were abysmal compared to other networks.

“Brother Huang! Are you pumped?! I feel like I’m bursting with energy right now! I never thought I’d enter the Bird’s Nest like this! And representing Huaxia, no less!” Standing in their designated spot, Zhang Ye felt the excited cheers coming from all directions. It was like a shot of adrenaline; he was completely hyped!