Chapter 331 The Master Was Not Invited

Chapter 331 The Master Was Not Invited

"Jingzhe, where is the Master?" Tong Huaqiong asked.

"Master...Master is not coming." Gu Jingzhe said dejectedly.

not coming?

The news came like a bolt from the blue.

The village had prepared everything to run a private school, but at the last minute the teacher didn't come. How would this end?

Some parents are almost crying. Are their children’s dreams of studying shattered?

Of course, the little kids who don’t like studying are very happy because they don’t have to worry about being disciplined by the teacher or being beaten with a ruler.

"Why don't you come?" asked the village chief after he realized what was going on.

How could this teacher be so unreasonable? He went back on his word.

The village chief was so angry that he grabbed his hair. He had already told the head of the village and other village heads that they would come to the village the day after tomorrow to observe the opening ceremony of the private school.

Now, he became a laughing stock among the village heads in Yanguan Town.

"I didn't say why. I just didn't come."

Gu Jingzhe looked at Tong Huaqiong and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"What the hell? This man is a teacher, how can his words be so unreliable?" The village chief cursed angrily.

"That's right. How can a teacher who doesn't keep his word teach children like this?"

"I guess they regretted it because they thought Qinghewan was a rural area. After all, who would come to teach in the countryside if they are used to living in Pingchuan County?"

"What about our child?"

The villagers were talking about it, and were angry at the Master's change of heart, but more of them expressed regret.

"Jingzhe, go home." Tong Huaqiong said.

She felt that there must be some reason why Mr. Li didn't come, which he couldn't tell others.

Gu Jingzhe followed Tong Huaqiong back home, and the village chief also followed.

"Then why didn't Master Li come?" Tong Huaqiong asked after closing the door.

"Tell me the truth, Master Li got on the carriage. When we were chatting on the way, he heard me mention that Man'er would also go to a private school. He said that if a girl went to a private school, it would disrupt tradition, so he got off the carriage and left. No matter how I tried to persuade him, he refused to turn back."

It turned out that Mr. Li changed his mind because Maner was going to attend a private school.

Tong Huaqiong was so angry that she laughed. It was estimated that such a traditional and old-fashioned teacher would not be able to teach anything good.

The village chief glanced upstairs.

According to the village chief, since the teacher dislikes girls going to private schools, then Man'er should not go for the time being. First coax her to come, and then slowly do the work later. This is better than the teacher giving up.

When the village chief thought of this, he felt that Gu Jingzhe was not very capable.

When Chen Sufen heard the reason why the teacher didn't come home, she felt guilty.

It was my own Maner who delayed the progress of the village private school.

Chen Sufen said to Tong Huaqiong: "Mom, Man'er won't go to the private school. The children in the village are more important."

The village chief nodded.

I have to say that the eldest daughter-in-law of the Gu family is a reasonable person.

Anyway, Maner won't be able to pass the imperial examination if he studies there, so it's better not to go there for the time being so that other children in the village can go to school.

Of course, the village chief didn't dare to say this, but now that Tong Dajiao's eldest daughter-in-law had taken the initiative to propose it, Tong Dajiao must be willing to compromise for the smooth operation of the private school.

Tong Huaqiong frowned and said to Chen Sufen, "What do you mean by the children in the village are important? It's equally important for Man'er to learn to read. If the teacher doesn't want to come, then he won't come. There are more than one teacher in the world. If we gave him the chance but he didn't accept it, I won't want him to come again."

Chen Sufen didn't dare to say a word after being scolded by her mother-in-law.

At the same time, I feel relieved that my mother-in-law is really good to Maner.

The village chief's mouth twitched.

Yes, he is not the only teacher in the world.

The key point is that there are very few teachers in the world who are willing to recruit female students.

Even if there was, it was taught to noble ladies in Shengjing.

Those noble ladies will enter the palace and become queens in the future.

What can Maner be?

The village chief looked at Gu Jingzhe. Tong Dajiao would not think that if Gu Jingzhe passed the exam in the future, the status of her niece Maner would also rise. So he would let her learn to read and marry into a wealthy family.

If Tong Da Jiao has such an intention, it would be better to teach her how to walk, sit, lie down, etc.

"Mother Dashu, why don't we invite the teacher first, and we can take our time with Maner's admission to the private school..." the village chief advised with gritted teeth.

Tong Huaqiong interrupted the village chief and said, "No way. This old-fashioned teacher should not think of blaming Man'er for not being able to come. I don't believe that we can't find a teacher who is willing to teach female students."

The village chief said: "That's what we said, but we will start classes the day after tomorrow. What should we do?"

After all the talk, the village chief still hoped that Tong Huaqiong would compromise.

Tong Huaqiong would no longer be herself if she compromised.

She said to Gu Jingzhe, "Tomorrow you go to Pingchuan County and issue a notice to double or triple the salary. I don't believe that no one will be willing to come."

Tong Huaqiong got angry.

Gu Jingzhe did not agree this time.

How can it be that easy?

There are not many teachers in the entire county who are willing to come to the countryside to teach.

Gu Jingzhe said, "Mother, if I can recruit one, I will continue to recruit other masters in Pingchuan County after Master Li gets off the carriage today. It's not that I can't recruit one."

Gu Jingzhe felt bitter inside.

When he arrived in Pingchuan County, he first went to see Magistrate Liu. Magistrate Liu readily said that it was a good thing to open a private school in the village, and he would definitely attend the opening ceremony on the 18th.

When County Magistrate Liu's mother learned that Tong Huaqiong was going to open a private school in the village, she said that she would come as well, and asked Gu Jingzhe how many children were willing to attend the class. She took out her private money and gave a set of pens and ink to each child studying in Qinghe Bay.

If he had known that Master Li would go back on his word, he would not have gone to ask the county magistrate in advance.

There is no way this matter can be resolved now.

The village chief's eyes fell on Gu Jingzhe. Gu Jingzhe was a student, so he could teach country children.

But I'm afraid he won't be happy about that, because he still has to attend classes in the town's private school and take the exam to become a scholar.

There has not been a single scholar or official in Qinghe Bay yet, and Gu Jingzhe's future cannot be delayed because of the private school.

Tong Huaqiong was also worried. This was the most difficult thing she had encountered since she came to Qinghe Bay.

She wouldn't teach the child herself, would she?

Just as he was worrying, Su Chengmin, who was sitting in the yard peeling corn, raised his head and said calmly: "Aunt Tong, since the teacher is not coming, I will be the teacher."

Village chief Tong Huaqiong, Gu Jingzhe and the other two all looked at Su Chengmin.

Su Chengmin had a calm expression.

The village chief coughed and said, "Laifu, are you okay? The master is not joking."

The village chief thought it was a joke for a coachman to be a teacher. What if he brought his child to the eggplant field?

It would be better to let Gu Dahan go instead of him. At least Gu Dahan can teach everyone practical farming knowledge such as raising pigs and farming.

Su Chengmin was already used to the name Lai Fu. He leaned over and picked up a corn cob, rubbing it on the planer while saying, "You can't find another master anyway."

Tong Huaqiong's eyes lit up.

Although she was not sure about Su Chengmin's knowledge, she saw that Su Chengmin often read Gu Jingzhe's books during breaks, and it was obvious that he was a cultured person.

Someone like him who can follow the prince must be well-educated.

Who is the crown prince? He will be the future emperor. He is a reserve talent for the future emperor and is more than qualified to be a teacher in a private school.

Tong Huaqiong slapped his thigh and said, "Let Lai Fu try."