Transmigration Of Mian [Reluctantly] Becomes His Man [Wife] (穿越之勉为其男)

Chapter 140: Babies' Novel Experience

In fact, the reasons why Qin Mian and Lei Tie decided to build a school were: one, for their unique family to better integrate into Green Mountain Village; two, for their sons. Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants; if there was no mishap, Yuanyuan and Manman would take the road of imperial examination when they grew up. He and Lei Tie were not at ease to send them to the town to study, so they might as well place them by their side. On one hand, they could take care of their children's livelihood; on the other hand, they could guide their children's schoolwork. As for hiring people to teach them alone and whatnot, Qin Mian didn't think of that; he didn't want to deprive the children of the fun of studying together with other children.

After listening to Qin Mian's words, the villagers began to talk in twos and threes, with a happy expression on their faces.

"This is indeed a wonderful thing. The fee for the school in the town is 200 Wen a month, no matter whether you just want to read characters or take an examination. That's more than 2 taels a year!"

"You aren't wrong!"

"The fee for the ordinary class is only 20 Wen a month – if the children are diligent and smart enough, they can learn hundreds and thousands of words with only 20 Wen. Absolutely cost-effective!"

"Lei Tie and his wife are really honest and kind people!"

"When the school is built, I'll have to send my two boys to learn to read. Otherwise, they bully the cats and dogs in the village, making trouble every day."

"Hehe, I want my boy to take the imperial examination. How good it would be to be a senior official in the future!"

"Hahaha, delusional?"

"Screw you!"

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The villagers talked loudly, making the atmosphere very enthusiastic.

Li Zheng burst out laughing. Not daring to pat Lei Tie's shoulder, he exerted all his strength to pat Qin Mian's. "Good, good, good. I thank you two on behalf of all the villagers. I believe that our Green Mountain Village will get better and better in the future."

"Uncle Li Zheng is too polite. We're simply doing something within our limit." Qin Mian took out a 50-tael silver ingot from his small pouch and handed it to Li Zheng. He sincerely said, "Uncle Li Zheng, you know that I and A-Tie are busy people. I'm afraid we can't manage the matter of school. Therefore, we have to trouble you to bear responsibility. Take the money. If it's not enough, just let us know."

With so many villagers present, Li Zheng candidly accepted it, "Alright, since you can trust me, I'll take it. As for the land, the village will give a plot for free. I'll take care of it. The teacher for the ordinary class doesn't need to possess scholarly honor, only find someone who is patient and responsible; I'll find a way. As for the teacher for the imperial examination class, that needs a bit of an effort to find. Tie-zi and Tie-zi's wife, I remember that you two have some friendship with Dean Huo in the county. I wonder if you can ask him if there is a suitable candidate? There are a lot of children in our village who want to take the imperial examination. Since the school is going to be built, they should be well taught. We mustn't hold them up."

Qin Mian thought for a moment and said, "Dean Huo is the head of the academy and has a busy schedule; it's not easy to see him. However, A-Tie and I will go to the academy tomorrow to tell our fifth brother. His good friend is Dean Huo's son, so it'll be more appropriate to find Huo-gongzi to act as the go-between."

Li Zheng nodded his head as he said, "Right, as expected of you to think it through. Then, [I'll] trouble you and Tie-zi with that."