Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots
Chapter 741 - 087 School Trivia_2

Chapter 741: 087 School Trivia_2

Xiao Linshuang tugged at two little girls and ran up to Lin Yuan, saying excitedly, "Big Sister, are we really going to study here in the future? I like this place, Big Sister, look, these are my new friends."

"Good, very good." Lin Yuan smiled and patted her little sister’s head, nodded to the other two little girls with a smile, and squatted down to ask for their names and ages.

The two little girls were a bit shy and acted somewhat coy at first, speaking in whispers like the buzz of mosquitoes. Perhaps because Lin Yuan seemed so approachable, and because she had brought pastries for everyone during her last visit, the two little girls soon opened up considerably after talking for a while.

"Sister Lin, my mother said that the school is going to be different from now on, with a new teacher, and that it has improved. Does that mean we will have to pay more tuition? I also saw my mother frowning all the time, I’m afraid, I’m afraid I might not be able to continue attending school,"

one little girl said, her bright, big eyes fixed on Lin Yuan as she mustered the courage to voice the question that had been troubling her for many days.

Lin Yuan was taken aback for a moment, but when she looked at the other children, she saw that they were all looking at her expectantly, evidently sharing the same anxiety.

Just as she was about to speak, Lin Yuan noticed several adults lingering at the gate of the courtyard. Though they were dressed very plainly, even in patched clothes, their demeanor was calm, and they were clearly honest, simple folk.

When Lin Yuan waved to them, they instinctively flinched but finally entered the courtyard with smiles, encouraged by a gesture from Old Mr. Cheng.

The little girl who had spoken turned around and bounded into the arms of one of the farm women: "Mom!"

Lin Yuan instantly understood that these people must have seen her carriage coming but were far too shy, hence their lingering hesitation at the gate.

The little girl’s question was a shared concern among these people. When Old Mr. Cheng had been teaching, he never mentioned tuition in recognition of everyone’s limited means, and the villagers gave whatever they could. But now things were different; Lin Yuan was a businesswoman, so their worries were understandable.

Lin Yuan gathered everyone together, and although she seemed small at only thirteen, her presence did not falter in front of the adults. They all watched her quietly, without a trace of disdain.

"Everyone, as you all know, I bought the South City School before the New Year," Lin Yuan said with an authoritative yet approachable demeanor, "But the South City School will continue to honor Old Mr. Cheng’s intentions, serving everyone wholeheartedly as before. Your children can still attend school here with ease. Don’t feel burdened about the tuition; it will still be collected based on the old standards. Give if you can, and if not, we can discuss it later."

After speaking, she called Meng Liangdong to her side and introduced him, "This is Mr. Meng Liangdong. I believe you’ve all had encounters with him over the past few days. Mr. Meng will be the teacher for the children from now on. Don’t be fooled by his young age; he is a very learned man, and even Old Mr. Cheng has continuously praised him in front of me."

Everyone’s gaze followed Lin Yuan’s to look at Old Mr. Cheng.

Old Mr. Cheng wore a new cotton robe, his face brimming with a smile as he nodded to the crowd: "Buddy Meng is truly excellent. In terms of scholarship, I am far behind him."

Since Old Mr. Cheng said so, then this Mr. Meng must indeed be very good. These people were very familiar with Old Mr. Cheng and held him in high regard, so they naturally believed his words.

Lin Yuan knew this, which is why she had asked him to speak on her behalf, to put everyone’s minds at ease.

"Mr. Meng is modest, but he is very meticulous in his work. Don’t be fooled by his quiet demeanor; he never cuts corners when it comes to teaching. I entrusted him with the education of my two younger sisters exactly because I value this quality about him,"

Lin Yuan’s words immediately sparked discussion among the group. So the little sisters of this lady were also going to study here, that meant the teacher must be exceptional.

However, some couldn’t quite feel happy. Although the young lady did not say it outright, they knew she was the actual proprietor of the South City School. Studying alongside the boss’s sisters, wouldn’t their children from poorer households be bullied day in and day out?