books44 Chapter 207 Changsong Private School
Chapter 207 Changsong Private School
These words left Qin Qian and Zhao Fu speechless, unsure how to respond.
In fact, they were all prepared to be bothered and asked to help get the little girl into Changsong Private School...
Unexpectedly, the two girls in front of them had no intention of troubling others at all; their character was even better than they had imagined.
This made Qin Qian, who was hesitant about whether to help, feel somewhat ashamed.
He pondered for a moment, then shook his head and sighed, "Changsong Private School does have a girls' class, but it's not open to the public. It's not easy for girls from ordinary families to go to school."
Lin Chunyi pressed on, asking, "It's not easy... but there's still hope, right? Then, sir, do you know what we can do? We'll do our best to help."
Having said that, she probably understood what Qin Qian meant, and then changed the subject:
“We also know that it is very rare for girls to receive an education, and it must be even more difficult for them to attend school. If it is too difficult, we will not force her. We can buy her some books and let her continue to study on her own.”
This is called a feigned retreat while a covert advance.
On the surface, this was to reduce the importance they placed on the matter and avoid putting them in a difficult position;
In reality, it can make people feel guilty for not being able to help with such a small thing, and then they will want to do their best.
However, everyone has their bottom line. If it really puts others in a difficult position, they certainly won't force it.
He smiled faintly and said, "Actually, getting into the girls' class at Changsong Private School is both easy and difficult. It's not difficult either."
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Lin Chunyi and her sister were completely bewildered. What kind of nonsense was this? Was this the legendary "hearing a wise man's words is like hearing a profound truth"...?
"You're talking nonsense again. Who can understand you? Speak properly!" Zhao Fu couldn't help but gently pinch the soft flesh on Qin Qian's waist.
"Afu~ I know, I know! There are outsiders here." Qin Qian's cheeks were slightly flushed, and she raised her left hand to cover herself with her sleeve.
"Changsong Private School was built under the supervision of a former county magistrate during his tenure. It was under the magistrate's jurisdiction and had always been the best school in Yuanfeng County."
The teachers there were all renowned scholars, and they were very strict with the children who came to study in the private school.
Since the establishment of the private school, not a single student has ever left without passing the preliminary examination, nor has any student from Changsong been known to have behaved improperly.
Therefore, the first and second requirements for entering Changsong Private School were a bright mind and good character. Although there was a girls' class that did not require examinations, the requirements in these two aspects were not much different.
Of course, if Ahua is as you say, then she should be able to easily meet these two requirements.
The third requirement, and the biggest reason why most people give up, is the prohibitively high tuition fees. This is because the Choshong Private School provides all the necessary facilities for students to learn the six arts, as well as food and lodging.
Moreover, the teachers were all scholars and graduates hired by private schools at high prices. Therefore, the tuition fees were not something ordinary people could afford.
However, although this requirement was the most difficult, private schools were not entirely devoid of human touch. If a student possessed an intellect far surpassing that of ordinary people, they would be considered a 'child prodigy'.
Not only would tuition be completely waived, but the private school would also cover all the student's expenses until the completion of the imperial examinations..."
"A child prodigy?" Isn't this just like the modern saying that those who get exceptionally good grades on the college entrance exam not only get their tuition waived, but also receive a house and cash as a bonus?
Changsong Private School: What advanced ideas and what a grand vision!
However, besides this, the two sisters now have something else they care about more, or rather, something they are more curious about.
The teachers at Changsong Private School were all scholars who had passed the county-level imperial examinations, but Qin Qian himself said that he was a teacher in the top-tier class...
They're not highly educated. Is there a larger character above the "甲" (jia)? Probably not, right?
So Qin Qian is the most learned scholar among the successful candidates in the imperial examinations? Someone whose status is equal to that of a county magistrate, someone even the county magistrate wouldn't dare to offend easily?
Moreover, he looks to be under thirty years old, such a young scholar, what a future he has…
The two sisters could almost picture Qin Qian wearing a flower hairpin, riding a horse, and shining bright red all over!
I was shocked. I was completely stunned.
Not just the two of them,
Although Ning Linlan sometimes speaks incoherently, she's perfectly intelligent. So she immediately realized what was happening and was just as bewildered!
Qin Qian is not just a half-official, he is a real official.
She had only one thought in her mind: Father, Mother, I've made it big! I ate at the same table as the scholar, I joked with him, and we chatted...
If word gets out, everyone in Xishui Village will say that Ning Linlan, the daughter of Ning Qian's family, is really capable!
Before any of the three could think of asking a question first, Zhao Fu spoke up.
Her face was filled with pride. "The fact that tuition is waived is no lie. Master Qin himself can testify to that. He was a student at Changsong Private School back then, no, to be precise, he still is! After all, the exams haven't been finished yet, right, Master Qin?"
"Afu." Qin Qian's tone was helpless, but also full of doting and trust.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more~" Zhao Fu winked at him and shut her mouth.
Ah, this is what they mean by "a true master keeps his abilities hidden," they've really kept it all inside.
I've used up my daily dose of shocks; I'm really out of ideas!
Lin Chunyi shook her head, which was overwhelmed by the continuous stream of information, and quickly asked about the important matter at hand.
"So, if Ahua wants to enroll, the only thing she needs to consider now is the tuition fee, right? Are there any other requirements?"
Qin Qian nodded slightly and said, "I can recommend Miss Ahua to Madam Yang for enrollment. Madam Yang is a female teacher who specializes in teaching girls. But you'll have to figure out the tuition yourself."
It's here! The internal referral slots are finally here!
Lin Lanshan couldn't help but loudly confirm, "So Ahua can start school soon, right?"
I thought there would be a hierarchy based on social status, but I didn't expect the admission requirements to be so simple!
She didn't care about money at all. Hey~ the tuition at Changsong Private School is just like the tuition at a modern aristocratic school.
How expensive can tuition be? For them now, it's not something they can easily afford.
"Miss Lin, but the tuition fee..."
Qin Qian and Zhao Fu both looked at the two sisters. Their clothes were made of the same ordinary fabric as their own, and they weren't wearing any jewelry. Could they really afford so much money?
Could it be that they are blind, and these two girls are hiding their identities as rich heiresses?
Lin Chunyi said firmly, "Money is earned with your own hands. If this is just one problem, then with some effort, it can always be solved."
Although I have a little money, I shouldn't show it too obviously in public. It's more reassuring and safer to keep a low profile.
“If it’s not enough, I can add some more. The little girl can pay me back when she grows up, it’s the same thing.” Ning Linlan offered her help again.
"The tuition fee for ordinary students is twenty-five taels, while it is slightly lower for girls' classes, at twenty taels."
Ning Linlan was shocked once again.
The two sisters were lost in thought, deep in contemplation...