Everyone knew that today was the day when the provincial examination ended. Mr. Han, who was concerned about Zhao Yiming's results, finished the children's morning classes and then took An Rong to the general's mansion.
When Tian An and his companions came back, the two groups happened to meet at the gate of the mansion.
After Zhao Yiming took a shower and changed his clothes, Mr. Han pulled him into the study.
An Rong pulled Tian An aside to talk about things at the farm and the school.
"Those little girls are so hardworking! I just taught them an embroidery needle technique during the day, and they acted like they had picked up a fortune.
Even during breaks, they couldn't bear to put down their embroidery frames and kept practicing. They finished their embroidery by the time class was over, and they kept vying for me to give them comments.
"As for writing, they didn't want to waste paper and ink, so they would pick up stones or branches and practice repeatedly on the ground. They would not write carefully on rice paper until they were sure they could write correctly and beautifully."
An Rong has lived a life of luxury since childhood, never having to worry about food and clothing. She has never seen such a sensible and hardworking child.
Everything she saw and heard in Zhuangzi was so new to her. She felt distressed and moved.
When he met Tian An at this time, he wanted to tell Tian An all the stories of these children.
Tian An also listened to her quietly. Seeing the light in her eyes getting brighter as she spoke, he knew that she had been living a very fulfilling life on the farm these days.
"Will Auntie continue to teach them reading and embroidery in the future?"
If An Rong is willing to continue teaching those girls, it will be a huge turning point for their future.
An Rong nodded without hesitation, "I will."
When she learned these things before, it was only because all the girls from big families had to learn them, and no matter how well she learned them, it was just icing on the cake.
But after teaching these girls, she realized how important these accessories that were just pastimes and entertainment to them were to these children.
If they learn a little more, it may even change their lives. She should teach these things to those who really need them.
Listening to An Rong say so much, Tian An held his chin with one hand, not knowing what he was thinking.
After a long while, he pulled An Rong aside and said, "Aunt, would you like to consider opening a girls' school? A girls' school specifically for girls from poor families."
"A girls' school specifically for girls from poor families?" An Rong frowned. "I'm afraid that won't work! I can afford the money to open a school, but even if it's established, I'm afraid no students will be willing to come!"
The reason why the girls in Tianan Village have the opportunity to go to school is entirely because the village has high-yield and high-quality seeds brought from Tianan's space, which allows everyone to not go hungry and have extra money.
But people in other places can't even get enough to eat, let alone send their children to school. Even if there is a chance, they only let the boys in the family go.
Girls are kept at home to work and are married off when they reach a certain age in exchange for a dowry.
An Rong didn't understand these things before, but after interacting with the villagers more frequently, seeing and hearing more, she finally understood them.
When she first came into contact with these things, her three views were almost shattered. Later, as she gradually understood more, she realized more and more how hard life was for girls from poor families.
That's why he spared no effort to teach the girls who were able to come to study in Zhuangzi.
Although she also wanted more girls to go to school and escape their poor fate, she knew that this was impossible.
"No one would be willing to pay for girls to go to school." An Rong shook her head.
"What if they don't have to pay?" Tian An suggested.
"You mean, we should set up a girls' school with free tuition?" An Rong looked at Tian An in disbelief.
This wasn't something an average person would do. How could she not have realized before that her money-obsessed niece actually had a kind heart?
"But even if they don't have to go out of school, I'm afraid no one would be willing to let girls go to school! There are chores waiting for them to do at home!"
This is what An Rong has learned recently. She never knew that girls from farm families would work from the moment they woke up until dark.
Tian An fell into deep thought. The situation An Rong mentioned was also a problem.
Studying abroad is not as simple as just paying tuition. Clothing, food, housing, transportation, pens, ink, paper, inkstone, etc. all require money.
Even if they can take care of all of these, the more critical issue is the approval of the adults in the children's families.
People in this era think that raising a daughter is like helping someone else raise her. They spend so much effort to raise her, but when she gets married, everything will be gone. It is better for her to stay at home and work.
You can't ask them to release their daughter unless you give them money.
"Hmm?" Yes! You can give them money.
Tian An looked at An Rong with bright eyes, "Aunt, if we set up a women's college, not only will they not have to pay tuition, but we will also provide them with food, clothing, housing and transportation.
And as long as parents are willing to send their children here, we can give them some money, so I think some people will be willing to send their children here!"
An Rong: “…”
This girl is not sick!
An Rong couldn't help but reach out and touch Tian An's forehead, "It's not hot! Why are you talking nonsense?"
Tian An frowned and pulled her hand away. "Auntie, I'm awake! I'm not talking nonsense."
"You're not talking nonsense, but you're running a school. Not only do you not charge tuition, you also provide food and lodging, and even give people money. What are you trying to achieve? Even Bodhisattvas wouldn't help people like you."
An Rong really couldn't understand Tian An now.
The more Tian An thought about it, the more he felt that his idea was feasible, and he began to analyze it slowly for An Rong.
"Look, auntie.
I now have many industries in my hands, and girls can do these industries, and many of them require girls to do them.
When we first accepted female students, we could waive their tuition fees and provide them with food and lodging, but the prerequisite was that they would work for us for a few years after graduation."
"You mean, let them work in the future to offset their previous salary?"
"That's about what I mean!" Tian An nodded.
"This is just my rough idea. If we really want to run a women's college like this, we need to think about the details more carefully."
In addition to the women's college, Tian An also has a bold idea. She also wants to open a gynecological hospital.
If we can select such convenient talents from women's colleges, we can provide one-stop service.
Tian An's idea may seem a bit far-fetched at first glance, but upon closer thought, it is not completely impossible.
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