inspire-indiana Chapter 600 It Doesn't Matter How Many Days
Chapter 600 It Doesn't Matter How Many Days
After reaching an agreement with Madam Huo, the two headed home.
The primary school was supposed to have a few more days before the holiday, but last night, all the children went to town, and another group of children came.
Lin Chang'er then informed Li Mian that classes would be suspended for the day, allowing the teachers at the primary school to prepare. They would have another day of classes tomorrow, after which the holiday would begin ahead of schedule.
Those who have difficulty staying at home and wish to spend the Spring Festival in the village are also welcome to do so.
The small canteen continued to provide meals during the Chinese New Year.
Lin Chang'er had asked Li Mian's wife to deliver the message before she left this morning, and now Li Mian has come to reply.
"This morning I asked several teachers in the school one by one, and I heard that the meals will remain the same during the Spring Festival. They all want to stay in the village for the Spring Festival."
After pausing for a moment, she continued, "I was thinking that on weekdays, every household in the village eats at the small canteen. But at the end of the year, everyone has to cook for themselves. So, my wife can cook for those teachers. That way, the canteen won't have to cook for us. The aunts and sisters-in-law have been busy all year, so they need to rest for a few days."
Lin Chang'er had also thought about this problem. Hearing him say this, she agreed, "Then I'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law. I'll have my sister-in-law distribute the meals for the tutors to your home later. If you need anything, just have my sister-in-law ask my sister-in-law."
Li Mian hurriedly waved his hand, "No, no, Chang'er, to me, you are more than a second life. The house we live in now, the monthly allowance we receive, and the tuition fees for Qingyang and Qingning Shangxue School are all paid by you. It's the New Year holiday, how can I ask you to subsidize us again?"
"The teachers at the school also said that you take good care of them on a daily basis. The atmosphere at the primary school is good and suitable for them to study. They were worried that you would send them away during holidays."
"They are already very grateful that we are willing to let them stay for the New Year. They will chip in to have a reunion dinner with me later, and they will also chip in for their meals on other days."
Lin Chang'er chuckled, "I've provided for your meals all year round, so these few days won't make a difference."
"Furthermore, when the accounts are settled at the end of the year, the village will also give gifts, and the teachers at the primary school will naturally receive them as well. So don't compete with me for the food."
"Just focus on teaching diligently on weekdays."
Li Mian knew that Lin Chang'er was always a woman of her word, and he also knew that she was very open and honest with her own people.
Her eyes welled up with tears. "I don't know which ancestor's grave was blessed with good fortune, that's why our family has encountered such a living bodhisattva. Chang'er, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on the children's studies for you, especially those promising kids like Jingzhe."
Lin Chang'er nodded, "I know."
Thinking of something, he added, "Brother Li, there's something you should know."
Li Mian asked, "Chang'er, what do you say?"
Chang'er then told him about the changes in the north, "Now the capital is facing off against the Liaodong Peninsula, the northern border is being harassed by foreign tribes, and there are pirates along the coast. It is beset by internal and external troubles, and we don't know when the world will be able to return to peace and tranquility."
Upon hearing this, Li Mian looked at Lin Chang'er in surprise. He knew that Lord Wu was a person of great importance, so it was not surprising that Lin Chang'er had some inside information.
What's strange is her attitude.
It seems like inaction, yet it also seems like a great undertaking is about to take place.
But at its most basic level, it's to tell him that the turbulent times are not a good time for scientific expeditions.
Thinking this through, Li Mian asked, "Chang'er, when do you think would be the best time for your foolish brother to take the exam?"