Chapter 818 The atmosphere at the family dinner at the international school was becoming increasingly warm and harmonious.
Little Nose probably sensed her great-grandmother's unreserved love, and actually picked up a piece of tender shrimp, tremblingly placed it on the small plate in front of Qin Peiwen, and said in a childish voice, "Grandma, eat, this is delicious."
This made the old couple extremely happy, and a gentle smile appeared on Ding Hanhai's serious face.
Although Xiaoyuer was still shy and hid behind Shen Mo, she was infected by the warm atmosphere and finally called out "Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandma" in a soft voice.
Qin Peiwen was overjoyed and readily agreed, wishing he could hold the little girl in his arms.
As they chatted, the topic naturally turned to the two children.
Qin Peiwen asked with concern, "Which kindergarten do Xiaotou and Yu'er attend now? Is it convenient to pick them up and drop them off at night?"
Shen Mo and Lu Qingyang exchanged a glance, gently put down their chopsticks, and explained in a gentle tone:
"Grandma, they're not going to kindergarten anymore. The kindergarten they went to before had a lot of children to take care of, so the teachers had limited energy."
The little girl is too energetic and can't sit still, which can easily disturb other children; the little fish is too quiet and doesn't fit in well with the group.
The teacher felt that the environment of a regular kindergarten wasn't suitable for them, so after discussing it, we took them home and cared for them ourselves.
Qin Peiwen listened and nodded thoughtfully.
Having worked and lived abroad for a long time, she has broadened her horizons and gained a more open understanding of educational philosophies.
She pondered for a moment and said, "I do know something about this situation. Every child is different by nature, and forcing them to be the same will only suppress their talents."
She looked at Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo, her eyes lighting up. "Speaking of which, I heard that when I came back this time, there was a plan to open an international school in Beijing, mainly for the daughters of foreign embassy staff. It should be opening soon or soon."
Many of the teachers there are foreigners or have overseas backgrounds. They implement small class sizes, pay more attention to personalized guidance, and teach in a bilingual manner.
Given my connections with some people in the organizing committee, perhaps I could inquire whether they would consider allowing the two children to participate in their early education program or admit them as special cases.
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyang's heart stirred.
He comes from a modern background and is naturally familiar with the concept of "international schools," knowing that they are a more prestigious option for expatriates and certain high-end families, offering superior educational philosophies and resources.
He never imagined that such a seed had already sprouted in the capital city at the beginning of the Eighth Dynasty.
With his current financial resources, paying tuition fees is not a problem at all. The key is that this environment is really more suitable for the development of Xiao Tou and Xiao Yu'er.
He immediately raised his glass, offering tea instead of wine to his grandmother, and said sincerely, "Grandma, to be honest, we are worried about finding a suitable educational environment for our two children."
If such an opportunity truly arises, that would be wonderful. Could you please help me listen to it and see what conditions are required, and whether it's something I can strive for? Both Xiaomo and I believe that the best education is the one that suits the child.
Seeing that her grandson was clear-headed and valued the children's education so much, Qin Peiwen was even more gratified and readily agreed: "Okay, this matter is up to Grandma. I'll go find someone to ask about the specifics in the next couple of days. Our two darlings deserve better upbringing."
Fang Zhongwen and Ding Panyun listened from the side. Although they did not know much about the specifics of the "international school," they saw that Qin Peiwen spoke with certainty and Lu Qingyang agreed, so they knew that this might be a better path, and they both showed their support.
Qin Peiwen is a decisive and efficient person. In addition, she was concerned about the education of her great-grandchildren. After only two days of rest, she mobilized her extensive network of contacts and personally visited the key person in charge of setting up the international school.
As Lu Qingyang knew, these schools were very strict about their enrollment criteria in the early stages of their establishment, and in principle only accepted foreign nationals to ensure the nature of their education and the concentration of their resources.
Qin Peiwen, a retired diplomat, certainly had considerable influence, but the other party initially looked hesitant, saying that it was the rule and it was not easy to make an exception.
However, Qin Peiwen did not give up easily.
After several rounds of communication and coordination, the school management, taking into account Qin Peiwen's reputation and the rationality of her suggestions, as well as the fact that the school itself was in its initial exploratory stage, finally made an exceptional decision: to allow Xiaoyuer and Xiaoyutou to participate in the school's entrance assessment and experience courses as special cases.
The school official clearly stated that this is not a formal admission process. The final decision on whether the two children will be admitted will depend on their specific adaptation to the school environment, their behavior, and the assessment results.
Lu Qingyang, holding the little girl who was jumping up and down excitedly, said to Shen Mo, who was also looking at her with anticipation, "Grandma has already secured the opportunity for us. The rest is up to these two little ones. We need to prepare well so that we don't make a bad first impression."
For a period of time afterward, the focus of family education shifted slightly.
Master Yang and Teacher Su adjusted the teaching direction, adding some rule practice for simulated group activities and simple listening and speaking skills in both Chinese and English to the original skill guidance.
Shen Mo patiently told the two children that she would take them to a new and interesting place with many foreign children, and that they should be polite and boldly express themselves.
On the morning of the interview, Shen Mo woke up earlier than anyone else, feeling even more nervous than when she was taking the college entrance exam. She combed Xiaoyuer's soft black hair into two neat braids, tied them with a brand-new light blue ribbon, and changed into a clean and crisp white shirt and a navy blue pinafore dress, looking like a quiet little lady.
Xiao Tou was dressed in a well-fitting suit with a small bow tie. He twisted and turned uncomfortably, but Shen Mo gently comforted him.
Lu Qingyang found it somewhat amusing and tender to see his wife looking so worried. He put his arm around her shoulder and said softly, "Relax. It's just a try. It doesn't matter whether you succeed or not."
The family drove to the quiet international school located near the embassy district.
Sure enough, when they appeared at the reception desk as a rare Chinese family, they clearly felt the curious, yet somewhat disdainful, glances from several foreign staff members and other waiting parents.
The person in charge of reception and initial communication was a Chinese male teacher named Anderson, a typical British type, polite but with a formulaic sense of distance.
He routinely inquired about the basic situation in English, speaking rather quickly, seemingly not expecting a fluent response.
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