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Chapter 784: Chapter 790: Good Appetite_1
Qiao Duo’er swallowed the last bite of the pastry, "Why not reopen the school? Isn’t it good to have the children in the village learn to read and write?"
"Old Zhou is getting on in years and doesn’t have the energy to manage a bunch of students," Tie Niu said helplessly.
There are only so many literate people in the village, and it’s hard to find someone suitable.
Those who are older lack the physical strength and need to enjoy their remaining years in peace.
Younger ones seek scholarly honors and look down on the small stipend the villagers can offer, because there are few families willing to let their children be educated.
Qiao Duo’er thought for a moment before saying, "We can hire a teacher from outside the village. The Tan Family is willing to pay for this."
"The private school doesn’t need to collect stipends; anyone willing to study can bring their own lunch. We’re not expecting the children to gain numerous scholarly titles, just wanting them to recognize a few characters and understand some principles," she added.
Tan Zhenghong strongly agreed as he was the most direct beneficiary.
Reading more had broadened his horizons considerably.
Moreover, creating an educational atmosphere in the village would be extremely beneficial for the future development of Big Willow Village.
Tie Niu was overjoyed; he of course knew that having a private school in the village was a good thing.
It was only because of insufficient funds that the private school project had been delayed.
Now that the funding was secured, what reason did he have not to manage it?
"Once your new Embroidery Room is almost built, I’ll start organizing this matter!" he declared.
Once the school reopened, he would surely make the villagers properly thank them.
Tan Zhenghong nodded, "Hardworking Uncle Tie."
"What hard work? It’s something I should do anyway. Besides, my descendants will benefit from this as well," Tie Niu chuckled heartily.
His several grandsons had reached the age for enlightenment, and it would be very convenient with the school in the village.
After chatting a bit more about the private school, Tan Zhenghong and Qiao Duo’er stood up to leave.
"Duo’er, take this home with you to eat," said Feng Clan.
She packed up the leftover glutinous rice cakes considerately for Duo’er to take home.
Initially worried that Qiao Duo’er might find the cakes too plain, Feng Clan was surprised to see her finish them all by herself.
Qiao Duo’er blushed slightly, her appetite these past few days had been a little too good.
Once she started eating, she couldn’t control herself and had to finish everything to feel satisfied.
Perhaps the increased activity in spring and the variety of food available had naturally increased her intake, and things would probably get better as summer approached.
"Take it quickly. If the old lady knows you like her glutinous rice cakes, she’ll definitely be happy," Feng Clan insisted.
Feng Clan firmly pressed the pastries into Qiao Duo’er’s hands.
Qiao Duo’er then accepted them, "When grandma wakes up, please make sure to thank her for me."
"Don’t worry, I certainly won’t forget!"
Feng Clan promised, already planning to ask the old lady to make some more to send over. 𝚗ovp𝚞b.𝚌om
The glutinous rice was grown by themselves and wasn’t worth much; since Qiao Duo’er liked it, how could they not provide enough?
It was only after they had left that Feng Clan squinted her eyes and said, "It was a good decision to let Big Girl follow Duo’er back then. These two children are so reliable and dependable, truly reassuring!"
Otherwise, what would have become of Big Girl now? She not only has her own job but also leads a few others.
She certainly would have still been that tomboy, always up in the mountains hunting birds or diving into the water to catch fish.
"Steady and unassuming, indeed rare," Tie Niu nodded with approval.
He seldom gossiped about others; his comments today stemmed from genuine admiration.
With Tan Zhenghong earning an official position and he and Qiao Duo remaining as calm and modest as before, thinking of ways to benefit the villagers, they managed to outshine many others by a long shot.
If the young people in Big Willow Village were all like them, it would certainly ease his worries.
