PNB Chapter 208 Everything is ready for school
Chapter 208 Everything is ready for school
Twenty taels of silver could only buy a year's tuition at Changsong Private School. And even then, it was only for girls, who couldn't even participate in the imperial examinations.
To put it in modern terms, it would cost about 20,000 yuan to study for a year, and even then, you wouldn't be allowed to become a civil servant and have a government job.
Tsk~
No wonder Yang Yu said that the girls' classes at Changsong Private School were mostly attended by daughters of wealthy businessmen and children of internal staff.
The former doesn't need to worry about money, while the latter mostly benefited from significant tuition reductions provided by private schools...
Indeed, this alone is enough to make most families who want their daughters to go to school give up.
Lin Chunyi considered it for a moment, then said with a troubled expression, "Twenty taels of silver is indeed a bit..."
Mr. Qin, are there any age or time restrictions for enrolling students in the girls' class? Could you give us some time to see if we can raise the money?
The tuition fee was indeed beyond their expectations, but fortunately, it wasn't a big deal compared to their current savings and their usual expenses for eating and drinking.
But you can't talk too lightly about it, and you can't just foolishly hand over the money right away.
First, one should not flaunt one's wealth, and one must always be wary of others.
Second,
We need to let Ashu and Ahua think carefully about whether they want to study. If they do, we need to give them some time and let them work hard to earn some money.
They couldn't possibly pay for it all. Because things that are easily obtained are never truly appreciated.
"The latest age must be twelve years old. As for the time, the private school will recruit students in February and July every year. If I recommend someone, you don't need to worry about these things."
Ahua is only nine years old this year, so there is plenty of time!
Qin Qian's words undoubtedly reassured the two sisters. Now everything was ready, except for the final push...
Lin Chunyi, not forgetting to maintain her public image, looked at him with the same unwavering determination she would show if she were joining the Party:
"We are already very grateful that the gentleman has shared so much important information with us. Let us handle the rest ourselves."
"As the teacher, if doing this were to affect your authority and reputation in the private school, we would be committing a grave offense."
That's so kind of her!
Qin Qian smiled faintly, "The two young ladies need not worry. I will only say a few words and introduce the young lady to Madam Yang. Whether she can meet the requirements of the girls' class is up to her."
"We're troubling you so much, how can we accept this..." The two sisters' faces showed a mixture of hesitation and excitement.
Zhao Fu gave her a friendly smile. "Miss Lin has helped us twice, and we haven't thanked you yet. This is nothing."
The two sisters looked at him, and realizing that he wasn't just being polite, they stopped refusing and repeatedly expressed their gratitude, saying, "Then we'll have to trouble Mr. Qin. We'll raise the money as soon as possible."
"It's alright, we live on West Street... You can come find me anytime you're ready."
The two nodded and memorized the address.
At this moment, the baby in Zhao Fu's arms finally woke up from his deep sleep, and his two chubby little hands reached out in the air twice, but he couldn't grab anything.
She smacked her lips, stared at her mother, and started crying.
“My dear ladies, it’s getting late and I should head to my private school now. Farewell.”
As soon as Qin Qian finished speaking, he got up and took his daughter from Zhao Fu's arms, holding her hand with his other hand. "Let's go, I'll take you home first before we go to the private school."
She stood up as well, winked at the three of them, and said, "Then we'll be going now. We'll have tea together another time. Tell me more about your hunting adventures in the mountains then."
All three nodded in response: "It would be our honor."
Zhao Fu has suffered a lot since birth. But her suffering has only been confined within the square walls of her courtyard.
It's all just pretense, backstabbing, and scheming...
I've never lived a life like these young girls. They bleed and sweat in the mountains and fields, working themselves to the bone under the free sky to make a living and earn money, until they're completely exhausted.
They also suffer, are tired, and face difficulties, but they are free in body and mind.
She felt both envy and curiosity. She wanted to hear about the hardships and struggles experienced by people who were completely different from herself and who were free in body and mind.
If a person has to suffer from birth to death, then she would also like to choose to live the kind of life they lead.
It's okay if you can't choose anymore.
Listen more, it's good to listen more, it's like you're experiencing it yourself...
After the wontons were finished, some of the diners at the surrounding tables left, and some people sat down again.
Qin Qian and Zhao Fu paid the bill and left.
The three of them also got up.
Ning Linlan shook the money bag in her hand and smiled brightly at them: "Alright, let's go too."
Seeing that Ning Linlan was determined to continue treating them, giving them no chance to pay, the two sisters sighed simultaneously and said quietly:
"Looks like my sister and I will be eating and drinking for free all day. We probably won't be able to spend this money even if we wanted to!"
"Hey! You're pushing your luck! I'm treating you, and you're still not happy? There will be other places for you to pay later, what's the rush?" Ning Linlan pretended to be angry, glared at them, and then went to pay the stall owner.
The woman counted the money, took a few quick steps forward, and shouted loudly at her from the side, "Hey, girl! You gave me two extra coins."
"I didn't give you too much. I asked you to add an extra spoonful of wontons, but you forgot, auntie."
"No, that was a gift for you..."
"The bill is correct, it's correct. You'd better get back to work, we have more customers! We have things to do, so we'll be going now, ma'am. We'll come back to eat here again next time!"
Ning Linlan turned her head, walked backwards, and waved back with a smile.
The girl's sincere and generous demeanor, along with her lively and charming smile, caught the attention of those around her who had been drawn by the sound.
……
Si hour.
Lin Lanshan, arm in arm with Ning Linlan, and Lin Chunyi, leading the mule cart, wandered around halfway through the city before arriving at the entrance of the Paradise Pavilion.
At this time, the Paradise Pavilion had already opened its doors to welcome guests.
Their eyes all turned inward, but they hesitated and couldn't take a single step.
Unlike at night, when you can hear the laughter and playful chatter of men and women as soon as you get close to this place.
During the day, the area outside the Paradise Pavilion is silent and peaceful.
If it weren't for the red lanterns hanging high and the silk ribbons swaying gently in the breeze, one might mistake this place for an ordinary restaurant where people eat and drink.
They gazed at the three characters "Paradise Palace" and silently read them several times in their hearts before finally making up their minds to take the first step forward.
Ning Linlan swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice, "Let's go in." She didn't move.
Lin Chunyi said expressionlessly, "Okay, let's go." She didn't move her feet.
Lin Lanshan said firmly, "I'll go right away!" But she didn't move.
"..." The lower bodies of the three people seemed to be sealed in place, unable to move.
Apart from the wind blowing the hem of their clothes and Peach's tail swishing idly outside the door, there was no other sound.
A meaningless conversation ended just like that.