Chapter 457: Chapter 457

Upon hearing that Dong Lili entered Wan Chu’er’s house, Wang Hongmei immediately brought along a few people. Good opportunities should not be monopolized by Dong Lili alone.

Fine, if one sheep is to be let out, two can be as well.

Wan Chu’er then welcomed these three Military Wives in with a smile, taking advantage of this opportunity to clarify things and let them spread the word, sparing her and Jiang Kechu the trouble of being constantly sought after.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wan Chu’er got right to the point, "I know everyone is very concerned about my plan to a school in Huangjia Gully. I also know that, being Military Wives in this remote area, it gets boring. If there’s something to do, it will not only pass the time but also allow us to contribute light and heat to society."

Her sentences were beautifully crafted, taking everyone’s face into account and scratching where it itched, so everyone immediately smiled and agreed.

"Sister-in-law, the way people from the capital speak is really different, so eloquent! Isn’t it just , waiting at home every day for the men to come home from work. Having a child makes it a bit better, otherwise, life is really hard to endure."

"That’s right, if there’s nothing else to do, I’ve even thought about going back to my hometown. But then again, I would miss it here."

Everyone had a few words, then they all looked eagerly towards Wan Chu’er.

Wan Chu’er smiled and continued, "Once the school is set up, it will definitely need manpower, but Huangjia Gully and the children here could muster at most a hundred people, so we really won’t need too many hands."

Wang Hongmei urgently said, "Even if it’s few, it still needs people, right? A principal, teachers, that’s indispensable. Within ten miles around here, isn’t it us, the Military Wives, who have the highest education? Who else would they hire if not us?"

Wan Chu’er slightly raised her brows, thinking that their confidence was really something, but considering they were fellow Military Wives and indeed life isn’t easy, reminders were still necessary.

"Sister-in-law Wang is right, many of our Military Wives indeed have high educational qualifications, but being a teacher isn’t just about qualifications. Modern society demands certification for the job. If you all want to compete, I suggest getting a teaching license first.

That way, even when competing with others, you’ll have confidence. Another thing, I know everyone suddenly came because of this, to tell you the truth, I’m merely donating money for the school – teacher recruitment, school management, I won’t interfere at all and can’t even if I wanted."

Here it was, the crucial part, and all four Military Wives perked up, Dong Lili even stopped caring about her son.

Seeing his mom not looking, Zhao Zilong immediately took a piece of cake and stuffed it into his mouth, chewed a few times and swallowed it.

Hunter and Legendary were quite surprised. The two youngsters wanted to exclaim in admiration but were quickly covered up by Zhao Zilong, who made a shushing gesture, and only then did he let them go.

Because Wan Chu’er was facing the three youngsters, she saw everything clearly and was very alarmed, afraid that Zhao Zilong would choke or that Legendary and Hunter would get smothered by Zhao Zilong’s hands.

She couldn’t focus on the animated Military Wives anymore and directly stood up, went to the kitchen, and came back with three boxes of pure milk, placing them next to the children.

"Here, Zilong, Legendary, Hunter, have some milk."

The four Military Wives were somewhat puzzled by Wan Chu’er’s actions. Weren’t we in the middle of talking? Why did she suddenly go get milk? What does this mean? They couldn’t help but start guessing.

Dong Lili immediately looked at her son, Zhao Zilong, who had already wiped away any traces, so naturally she couldn’t see anything. She thought it was time for Wan Chu’er’s two children to drink milk, which made her sigh internally at how strict Wan Chu’er was in raising children.

Zhao Zilong glanced at his mom and seeing her looking at him, he blinked his eyes but said nothing. However, everyone could tell that his little expression was asking for permission to drink. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novelꜰire.net

One of the military wives couldn’t help but laugh, "Zilong’s mom, your son is really polite."

Dong Lili felt proud inside but stayed humble on the surface, talking to her son, "Thank Auntie, go ahead and drink, and take good care of your little brother and sisters."

After Zhao Zilong took a couple of sips, Wan Chu’er then shifted her attention to the military wives, "I’m sorry."

"It’s okay, it’s okay, everyone understands kids," one military wife laughed and couldn’t help but ask, "Legendary Mother? Aren’t you planning to teach at the school?"

All eyes immediately turned to Wan Chu’er, as this was also their concern, especially since Wan Chu’er was the financial contributor; if she wanted to, she could definitely take up a position, which meant one less spot available.

Wan Chu’er smiled slightly and said, "Being a teacher requires patience and attentiveness, I’m not suitable for the job, so I won’t join in."

Actually, the most important thing was that the responsibility of teaching and educating students was too heavy, and she couldn’t bear it. Moreover, she had two little ones to look after, and she preferred a life of freedom.

Seeing that a few of them still looked unconvinced, she had no choice but to say, "You can rest assured, I definitely won’t compete for that teaching position."

Only then did the others believe her, but Wang Hongmei still asked again, "Can’t you speak on our behalf? We all live in the same building, and our men are comrades-in-arms. As the saying goes, ’Don’t let the water flow into the outsiders’ fields...’"

Wan Chu’er smiled back, countering, "Even if I could help, which military wife should I help? I believe everyone here has that intention, but the school can only accommodate three teachers at most."

Indeed, who should she help? Helping one would upset another, which would definitely cause conflicts.

Everyone went silent for a moment, secretly thinking about how to exert their influence.

"Forgive my frankness, I won’t become a teacher at the school, nor will I interfere with any of the school’s administrative affairs." Although Wan Chu’er wore a light smile, the certainty in her words was quite clear, compelling belief from the others.

Dong Lili was the first to react, laughing, "Look at you, the construction of the school is the best news for us military wives. At least our children can be with their fathers until high school. As for being a teacher, that’s just the icing on the cake."

"Exactly, Lili is right." Someone began to agree.

Thus, the matter quickly spread around the family quarters, with military wives beginning to inquire about the qualifications for a teaching certificate, allowing Wan Chu’er to regain her peace.

The military stepped in, and the county’s approval came quickly, allowing the construction of the school. However, the school had to be privately run, which meant the government would not cover any expenses, and the school’s teachers would not have official positions.

Hearing this news, some military wives backed out, contemplating how much a contract teacher could earn in a private school?

Moreover, the quality of education in such schools was not guaranteed; some people also decided to wait and see, since a child’s education is a lifelong matter.