Chapter 39
Su Xin: Professor at Rong'an University, doctoral supervisor of classical literature, author of "Studies on Classical Literature in Huaguo" and "Interpretation of Classical Literature".
Tao Ming: Professor of the Department of Mathematics at Peking University, Vice President of the Peking University Mathematics Research Association, who has participated in the revision of the postgraduate entrance examination mathematics syllabus and the setting of multiple college entrance examination mathematics questions.
Johnson: An American, a graduate of St. Florida University with a degree in Languages and Literature, and worked as an English teacher at Xicheng High School in Beijing for three years.
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Xia Ke scrolled down the list Chen Ying had given her; it was a long page filled with densely packed names.
Minister Chen did indeed find her well-known and high-quality teachers as she requested, but isn't this lineup of teachers a bit too strong?
Xia Ke fell into a brief silence as she looked at the screen full of doctoral supervisors, master's supervisors, and teachers poached from prestigious universities.
To be honest, even her university professors weren't as good as this...
Xia Ke sent a message to Chen Ying.
"These teachers are so amazing. Compared to me being a primary school teacher, they must be able to make greater contributions in other places."
She was terrified; her original intention was simply to have Minister Chen help her recruit a few well-known primary school teachers.
She didn't unleash her strongest lineup the moment she made her move.
Chen Ying replied quickly.
"These are all retired professors who are about to retire or have already retired. Before the list was submitted, we had fully consulted their wishes, and they all expressed their willingness to go. There is no need to worry about the individual professors who are still teaching students. The students can go and find the professors. It will not delay the normal teaching progress of the primary school."
She wouldn't delay the elementary school students' progress, but she was worried about delaying the graduate students' progress.
but.
Having said that, she wouldn't stand on ceremony.
The transfer process was quick; in just two days, the ownership of the village primary school was transferred to Hongqipiao.
"Hello, sister-in-law. How are you settling into life in Hongqi Village?"
"Hongqi Village is very beautiful and lively. Thank you for taking care of me during this time, Mr. Xia."
Chen Lan was a little reserved; she couldn't imagine why this Mr. Xia had come to see her.
"The reason I asked you to come over today is because I have something to discuss with you."
"Please go ahead, Mr. Xia."
"Sister-in-law, you must have seen the village primary school in our village these past few days, right?"
Chen Lan nodded. Hongqi Village wasn't big, and she and her daughter had already explored the entire area.
"I plan to convert the village primary school into the Hongqipiao Affiliated School to specifically address the education issues of the company's employees' children."
"Our company made a mistake by not considering the arrangements for our employees' families because of work-related reasons that separated you and your husband, and Xiaobao and his father could not see each other for a long time."
Chen Lan quickly denied it.
Nowadays, apart from state-owned enterprises and government jobs, no private company cares about its employees' family arrangements, at least not in China.
The fact that Hongqipiao thought of building an affiliated primary school for its employees' children is already considered a good thing.
"The procedures for opening the school have all been completed, and the school will be renovated during the winter break."
Chen Lan was in a dilemma. Now that she had said this, how could she not know why Xia Ke had come to her?
This is to allow Xiaobao to stay and attend the affiliated school of Hongqipiao.
Neither public nor private primary schools can change the problem of poor teacher resources and subpar teaching quality in Hongqi Village.
Her baby will be starting school in six months, and she'd already secured a school through connections...
But the man in front of her was her husband's boss, and he had been quite kind to her family...
Xia Ke could naturally see her resistance. As a mother, it was only natural to want her daughter to receive a better education.
She did set up this school to complete a task, but since she did, she wouldn't be perfunctory. She didn't expect it to rival those established prestigious schools, but at least it had to be among the best in terms of teaching quality and environment.
Otherwise, it would jeopardize the children's future. Education is a major issue, and she has always been very cautious about it.
"This is a teacher our school has already arranged to teach next year. You can take a look."
Chen Lan took the tablet.
At first, she didn't take it seriously. There's a difference between doing business and running an education company. Even if President Xia can run a thriving company, he might not be able to open a school that satisfies parents.
Um?
Chen Lan looked up in shock, "Are these all teachers from Hongqipiao Affiliated Primary School?"
She used her connections to find a primary school for Xiaobao. What she was most satisfied with was the school's teaching staff. Most of the teachers were graduate students, and a few of them were undergraduates from top-ranked normal universities in the country.
Only when teachers are highly skilled can they teach children better.
Xia Ke smiled and nodded.
"I need to discuss Xiaobao's school transfer with my husband. Could you give me another day, Mr. Xia?"
"sure."
Even a college graduate like her was tempted by this teaching staff, wishing she could shrink down and go back to elementary school. Chen Lan cared so much about Xiao Bao's education that she couldn't possibly refuse.
If it weren't for completing a task, she wouldn't need to personally approach the employees' families to 'persuade' them to study. Once the teachers arrived in the spring, people would naturally come seeking her out.
"The first task of the side quest is to build a warm company and solve the problem of employees' families being unable to reunite. The task reward is 30 points."
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Since Zhao Yan's parents bought space rings for her grandparents and great-grandparents in her hometown, it has become much more convenient for the elderly to visit each other. Moreover, during Zhao Yan's final exams, her parents even took the four elderly people on a trip to Beijing.
Looking at the happy expressions of the elderly, and thinking that they had worked hard all their lives but had never had the chance to properly see the beautiful landscapes of their motherland, Zhao Yan's father waved his hand and decided that after Zhao Yan had a few holidays, the whole family would go to the snow town in the north for a trip.
Lingang is a coastal city that occasionally snows in winter, but the snow melts the next day. If you want to play in the snow, you should go to Snow Town in the north. The snow scenery there is beautiful, the commercialization is high, the tourist facilities are abundant, and there is everything you need for food and drinks. You can also rent a Jileyun car in the scenic area, and the four elderly people can sit on it and just play without having to walk.
As for how to get there, Zhao Yan's father had already planned it out. His daughter would take the space ring and travel by train. At each station, they would get off and create a designated location. They would then use the space ring to get there, and then his daughter would take the space ring and go ahead. Once they arrived at their destination, they would then go over there.
Although this is a bit troublesome, it saves effort and avoids the hassle of long journeys. Zhao Yan can take the space ring to the destination, and he and the elderly can take a nap and arrive in about the same time.
Zhao Yan, who was responsible for the family's spatial positioning: "..."
So, she suffers alone while the whole family enjoys happiness?
As the youngest among them in terms of age and seniority, Zhao Yan had no choice but to agree.
"The train has arrived at the former Xuexiang station. Passengers, please disembark."
As soon as Zhao Yan got out of the car, a blast of cold air hit her face.
"It's so cold!"
She hailed a speedboat at the station and went to the hotel. Once in the hotel lobby, she found an open space and activated her spatial ring to summon her family.
Come out, Pikachu family!
The hotel receptionist was already used to this kind of situation.
Each customer who enters the store may seem like just one person, but they are actually a compressed package. Once inside the warm interior, a customer will transform into many customers after a blue vortex appears.
All she had to do was wait for the blue vortex around the guests to completely disappear before warmly greeting them and helping them check in.
If you want to see snow in a country of flowers, you have to go to the north. The snow there is thick, white, and soft, and the scenery is magnificent and breathtaking.
Zhao Yan and her family enjoyed a wonderful five-day trip to Xuexiang. After five days, they planned to visit other places.
Two days before leaving, it started snowing in Xuexiang. The white, feathery snowflakes fell from the sky, and the tourists happily took photos, had snowball fights, and had a great time.
Zhao Yan's family is no exception.
Perhaps because they hadn't been traveling long distances and even took the Jileyun car to the scenic area, the four elderly people showed no signs of fatigue. They sat happily by the hotel lobby window, watching Zhao Yan and her father throw snowballs at each other outside.
Time flies by in laughter, and soon it was time for Zhao Yan's family to leave.
Because there are many people in her family, Zhao Yan chose to leave Xuexiang by high-speed rail.
"Dear passenger, due to extreme weather conditions, your train K52 will be delayed. Please check your SMS messages for the exact departure time or call our customer service hotline for inquiries."
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding and support, and we wish you a pleasant journey!
The blow to her head wiped away Zhao Yan's cheerful mood.
She frowned and dialed customer service, only to be told that due to extreme blizzards, the train was unable to run and its departure was delayed to ensure safety.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing that his daughter looked unwell, Zhao's father inquired about her condition with concern.
"It's alright, you guys rest first, I'll go ask the hotel receptionist about something."
There are flying cars in Xuexiang that can take you directly to nearby cities, but they are privately operated, somewhat like unlicensed taxis with signs outside train stations. There is no guarantee of price or safety. Moreover, she has a large family, including four elderly people, so they would need to share two flying cars to fit everyone. For safety reasons, she had never considered taking a flying car back at first.
However, the news of the train service being suspended made her uneasy, as she recalled the news that it was snowing in most of the Flower Kingdom.
It would be best for her family to leave Xuexiang and return home as soon as possible.
After hearing Zhao Yan's question, the young woman at the hotel reception answered politely and attentively, but upon closer inspection, one could see the worry that she was trying to hide.
"Hello Ms. Zhao, the situation is that all transportation from Xuexiang to Asu City is currently suspended, so I am unable to arrange a ride back to the city for you."
Zhao Yan was shocked to hear this.
What does "complete shutdown" mean?
The receptionist smiled helplessly, "The snow outside is too heavy. After passing the Snow Town Pass, the snow on the road is taller than a person. Both the railway and the national highway are closed, and people are not allowed to go up. Even if the roads are not closed, snowmobiles cannot go up such high."
Before traveling there, Zhao Yan learned about Xuexiang's geographical location. It is situated in a basin surrounded by mountains. The towering mountains can block the wind from all directions, so Xuexiang doesn't have much wind, and the temperature is relatively higher than in other northern regions.
They haven't felt much wind while they've been here.
"What about flying cars? Flying cars are flying in the sky, so they can't be blocked by snow."
"Once we passed the mountain pass, the wind was strong and the snow was thick, making it impossible to tell which way to go. Even if it were a flying car, no one would dare to drive it out now."
It’s over…
Their family was trapped.
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