Chapter 152 Joy and Sorrow
Hua Mengmeng nodded and said, "That security guard at Mr. Lin's house, Chen Jun, passed more subjects in the self-taught college entrance exam than I did. He's very smart. During this time, he's been taking the initiative to help me manage the B&B during his daytime rest. I think he's quite suitable for this kind of management."
Lin Ruoyan smiled. "Okay, when you come back from abroad, write a work plan for next year. We're going to open a few new stores next year, and assign Chen Jun a role and job. I'm not particular about hiring people here, so if he can help you, that would be great."
Hua Mengmeng suddenly said shyly: "He confessed to me that day, but I rejected him."
"Rejected? Don't like him?"
Hua Mengmeng explained: "That's not the case. He is honest, has a strong sense of security, and is devoted to me. But I'm still young. I set conditions for him. I asked him to get a bachelor's degree first, and then help me well. When we really run this business, we'll see if he will change his mind. In short, I think falling in love is not as interesting as working." Hua Mengmeng's voice was low, but her heart was firm.
"That's right. When your horizons broaden, you might meet someone better. Men should look around more and not marry easily." Lin Ruoyan supported.
As for Chen Jun, who might be squeezed out by other outstanding competitors at any time, Lin Ruoyan could only mourn silently for a few seconds. Next time they meet, she will encourage the young man to work hard to improve himself, so that he can match the hardware and software conditions and pursue the girl with all his heart.
In fact, the process of being pursued by men is a time that women enjoy. Once married, most women will unconsciously become givers, and even once they give birth, they cannot escape the vicious circle of "maternal punishment."
Marriage can improve the quality of life of men because the current social environment does not require men to do housework and domestic affairs. Becoming a father will receive "fatherhood rewards" and be considered responsible and able to take on heavy responsibilities.
The chores of life, a host of visible and invisible household chores, are often left to women. When a wife cooks, washes dishes, hangs out clothes, and makes the bed, a husband offering a helping hand is highly commendable. Too often, a husband simply fails to care, or even ends up doing more harm than good. Mothers take care of children's food, drink, and toileting when they're young, and as they grow older, they also provide homework assistance. Many teachers who establish parent groups only select mothers to send messages, never counting on fathers.
Women, while working outside the home, also have to shoulder family responsibilities, their time and value squeezed endlessly. They become free nannies, cooks, tutors, caregivers, and 24/7 stay-at-home mothers, forcing them to become all-around superheroes. Women who have experienced the pain of childbirth have a high tolerance for pain, able to handle children and housework even with a high fever. Men, when they get a bump or a cold, become bedridden and act like spoiled brats, truly uncaring and demanding every condition be met, like children who never grow up.
Lin Ruoyan thought about this and reminded him, "Sometimes, only after you get married can you really tell whether the man is suitable for you, so don't have children easily, and don't tie up your freedom for the sake of children."
Hua Mengmeng seemed to be lost in thought.
Her mother was a victim of this. When her father and mother were married, she loved him more than herself. After they lived together, she discovered her father's various bad habits. Then, she became pregnant and gave birth to her, becoming entangled in the family. She felt she couldn't raise the child if they divorced, and she couldn't bear to do so. So, she endured the domestic violence and raised her daughter.
Every time I got beaten, I always thought it was the last time. My scumbag dad would occasionally cry and repent, promising not to gamble or beat me again. But I couldn't break my gambling addiction. There were only two types of domestic violence: zero or countless times. There was no in between.
This was also a hidden pain Hua Mengmeng didn't express. She didn't really hate Chen Jun, she was just afraid of marriage, the daily necessities of life, and she hadn't even considered having children. Perhaps Mr. Lin was right. She should wait and see. Even if she ultimately chose Chen Jun and got married, she shouldn't rush into having children. Without children, she could still break up if she wanted to.
October has passed in a flash. The bulk of this month's income comes from selling house numbers. In addition, the information department collects membership fees, sells OA systems, and starts promoting engineering cost software, which brings in tens of millions of income, as well as the first dividend from CY International School.
Lin Ruoyan didn't expect to get dividends so soon, and the dividends were quite a lot. The international school hadn't even been built yet.
Upon inquiry, I discovered that the 300 spots offered by CY International School had already been filled before September. Students currently enrolling in the fall are attending classes at the old north campus. Since there are classes for every age group, from elementary school to high school, the twelve grades are just twelve more classes.
However, this increase in student enrollment has made the Cy District Education Department quite happy. This school is run by a well-established, established international education group. With the school now established on Cy District land, the prospect of these children gaining admission to prestigious international universities will bring honor to the district.
CY International School is a new campus. Thomas and his team have come up with a gimmick of selective classes, which means ensuring small class teaching and elite teacher allocation. Children who can rank in the top 10% during their studies at the school will have the opportunity to be recommended to famous overseas schools.
International Education Group has long-term cooperation with prestigious schools in developed countries in Europe and America. The recommendation letters they issue are of high value, which greatly increases the chances of children being admitted to prestigious schools in the future.
Getting into prestigious overseas universities isn't just about good grades; letters of recommendation from prominent figures are crucial. Parents from Beijing and even surrounding areas flocked to this opportunity, with 400 applicants. They even held interviews, but to ensure the quality of the program, they selected only 300 students, promising to expand enrollment after the new campus is completed next year.
The recruitment process also announced that families who have purchased luxury homes in Lin's real estate projects would be given priority for next spring's enrollment. This boost has directly caused luxury home numbers to become extremely scarce. Furthermore, those who have purchased a number are no longer sharing it, demonstrating their genuine desire to purchase a luxury home.
Annual tuition for a student is 150,000 yuan for elementary school, 180,000 yuan for middle school, and 200,000 yuan for high school. This time, with 300 students enrolled, the first-year tuition bill was over 50 million yuan, not including living expenses, tuition, and other fees. After deducting over 10 million yuan in operating costs, Lin Ruoyan, through her equity in the school with unequal voting rights, enjoyed 80% of the profits, earning a staggering 30 million yuan in dividends.
Is running an international school so profitable?
By next spring, when enrollment begins, with each grade expected to expand to four classes, the dividend will be roughly three times higher than it is now. That means around March of next year, she could collect another 90 million. Over the next ten years, she could steadily collect over 100 million annually, a steady stream of income. Even if the dividend ratio were reduced after ten years, it would still be 80 million annually. This deal would still be a good deal.
After all, with a constant influx of students, the cost of building a school is much lower than building a mansion. A multi-story building costs just over 1,000 yuan to construct. Adding interior decoration, some infrastructure costs, land rental, and design fees, the total cost per square meter is 3,000 to 4,000 yuan. A school covering over 20,000 square meters would cost around 90 million yuan to complete. A year's dividends would cover the cost, and all subsequent dividends would be net profit.
Luo Sihai and his wife used Lin Ruoyan's connections and successfully sent their daughter to CY International School. They were very happy and gave Lin Ruoyan a valuable gift worth tens of thousands of yuan.
This was sent directly to Lin Ruoyan's office. Taking this as an excuse, Luo Sihai mentioned the situation at the film and television base.
Although the film festival was a success and the film base had gained popularity, the large production company's plan to open a factory in the town seemed imminent. The couple was now somewhat disheartened and planned to first operate the existing film base and then consider whether to switch direction and become a regular film and television company.
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