klisemfg Chapter 315 Uncle, are you going to teach at the elementary school?
Chapter 315 Uncle, are you going to teach at the elementary school?
Suddenly, Chen Shanzhang felt a chill run down his spine. For some reason, he felt a sense of respect for this young woman who was almost old enough to be his granddaughter.
Then he thought, had his indifference to the truth she had uncovered yesterday really hurt her feelings?
But she eventually compromised, probably because she was afraid that Li Xun and Gu Ziyan would have a hard time at the academy.
At such a young age, she has to be able to please everyone. Doesn't she feel frustrated?
Thinking of this, Headmaster Chen felt a pang of guilt.
Suddenly, Master Chen had a sudden realization: Chen Zhao had been raised in a life of luxury since he was a child.
His maternal and paternal families doted on him, and his uncle was also the prefect.
It can be said that as long as he doesn't commit murder or arson, the family can let him do whatever he wants.
But he knew that this method of education was wrong.
Even mountains of gold and silver will eventually run out, and this kid is the kind of person who, if someone coaxes him, will throw real money at them.
Despite his family's objections, he spent a fortune to get him into the academy.
I don't expect him to pass the imperial examinations and return with official rank. I only hope that he can be influenced by the sages, study hard to understand principles, and make friends with some knowledgeable people.
In the future, after they pass away, they will have friends to take care of them.
But to his utter surprise, those who have been influenced by sages are not necessarily good people.
There are always those scheming and despicable people, and his foolish son is the one they've been targeting.
Until one day, when he was instigated by these people to be violent towards his classmates, he happened to run into Lin Chang'er and her friends.
Whether he was beaten into submission or reformed, his son is on the right track.
After hearing Lin Chang'er's account of the situation at the primary school, he was indeed somewhat hesitant.
After all, which father doesn't hope his son will become successful? He might say he doesn't expect his son to pass the imperial examinations.
I always secretly harbored this kind of expectation; at Yunhai Academy, there was always something to look forward to.
However, as Chang'er said, it is indeed very difficult for students from this rural primary school to pass the entrance exams, at least for the next few years.
However, the people of Linshui Village are united, and they have a good family-oriented atmosphere.
Although primary schools may not lead to great achievements in officialdom, they teach literature and martial arts. Although they may lack foundation at present, foundation is something that requires a process of accumulation.
That day, Chang'er took Chen Zhao to the prefectural city. On the way back, they encountered robbers, but she did her best to protect him.
Besides, how could he forget that Chang'er also had a relationship with Magistrate Wu?
Chen Zhao was never cut out for studying, and when it came to learning business from me, I just couldn't get the patience for it.
Why not let him go with Chang'er?
Learn to be a good person, learn to do business, learn to socialize.
Don't wealthy families sometimes send their unsuccessful students to the frontier for training?
The border is too far away, and he can't bear to leave, but this riverside village is just fine, isn't it?
With Chang'er looking after them, the younger members of the Gu family seem to get along well with Chen Zhao.
The more Master Chen thought about it, the more he felt that there couldn't be a better place to go.
He said, "Chang'er, I've made up my mind. Chen Zhao, let him come to the primary school."
"Uncle doesn't expect him to be ambitious or take any exams for official titles. He only asks that you take care of him more often, teach him some principles of being a good person, and take him with you when he leaves the hospital to broaden his horizons and let him do some work."
"My uncle also knows that he himself could and should teach these people."
"You're just young and don't know that fathers and sons can be like enemies. You only see each other every few days. If you're close to someone and spend every day together, I find it annoying to even look at him."
So, as the saying goes, parents' hearts are always full of love and worry. Lin Chang'er sighed silently in her heart, "If that's what Uncle says, then I'll accept the person."
"That's right. My primary school doesn't charge tuition to my own nephews and nieces, or the children of the workers in my workshop. Young Master Chen, it's the same for you."
"In addition, when the children from the primary school go to school on weekdays, they eat lunch together in the workshop. This is a benefit I give to my workers."
“If you’d like to eat the same thing as Young Master Chen, I’ll charge you five coins a day for food. Of course, it would be best if you could prepare something else, since my communal meals consist of two dishes and a soup, and are seasonal. They’re not fancy, and Young Master Chen might not be used to them.”
Master Chen asked, "What about breakfast and dinner?"
Lin Chang'er paused, "Uncle, do you want to stay at our place?"
Master Chen nodded, "It takes too much time to travel back and forth every day. It would be perfect if I sent someone to pick him up every three to five days so he could stay overnight."
Lin Chang'er laughed and said, "I eat breakfast and dinner at my house. There are many people in my family, so it won't make a difference if he has an extra pair of chopsticks."
Master Chen waved his hand, "Chang'er, you are a straightforward person. As your uncle, I can't let you suffer a loss. In a little while, take your uncle to see the primary school. Let's discuss and see what your uncle can do for you."
“From now on, your uncle will send you an extra 100 jin of pork every day as a treat…”
Giving money directly is too vulgar, and the maid would definitely be embarrassed to accept it. It's better to give her something as a gift.
Lin Chang'er: "..." Is this... really that generous? Isn't it a bit too much? What should I do if I feel a little embarrassed to accept it?
Lin Chang'er said, "The most lacking items in the primary school are writing brushes, ink, and paper. Uncle knows this too. These are consumables. Inkstones are a little better, but writing brushes, ink, and paper are consumed every day."
"Besides that, there are books. This is my first time running this business, and I don't have any foundation, so naturally I don't have a collection of books."
"It is said that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles, but I think that combining the two is the best approach."
Master Chen was taken aback, then suddenly turned his gaze to Headmaster Chen, "Uncle, I remember you have many unused books in your collection?"
After a long silence, Headmaster Chen said, "..." I did have it, but was it to do you a favor?
Headmaster Chen pretended not to see or hear, and said to himself, "You're such a poor teacher, aren't you?"
Lin Chang'er was taken aback again. Had Headmaster Chen just gotten internet access? He seemed to be several steps behind.
However, she still nodded and said, "Yes."
Headmaster Chen stroked his beard. "What do you think of this old man?"
Lin Chang'er: "..."?
Lin Chang'er looked completely bewildered. "What does Headmaster Chen mean by this?"
Headmaster Chen's face darkened, and Master Chen, standing beside him, asked in surprise, "Uncle, are you coming to teach at the elementary school?"
Headmaster Chen felt ignored by Lin Chang'er and was somewhat unhappy. He said with a straight face, "Teaching is naturally out of the question..." After all, he was the headmaster of Yunhai Academy.
However, "it's fine to come and give a few lectures occasionally."
Yu Guang glanced at Lin Chang'er discreetly and continued, "If it's possible to work part-time while studying, I can also introduce a few students who have good aptitude but were unlucky enough to fail the exam."
Having said that, he raised his chin again, refusing to look at Lin Chang'er, as if he were afraid of being rejected...