Chapter 804: Chapter 286: Opening a Tutoring Class, Xiaoyanzi’s Path to Becoming a "Renowned Teacher" (Part 5)
Qin Shiqing was also happy for her good friend.
"What gold medal teacher, we know each other well enough, let’s leave it at that."
It’s okay to boast in front of the parents, but Xiaoyanzi felt embarrassed to brag in front of Qin Shiqing.
However, she truly admired Su Zelin’s business acumen—a simple flyer with some packaging, and the students just came.
Of course, her teaching was also good.
Even though Xiaoyanzi was just a rookie, she indeed had the talent to be an excellent teacher.
She was meticulous and patient, and skilled at communicating with students, maintaining a relationship that was both teacher and friend. This kind of teacher-student relationship was more avant-garde compared to the traditional teacher concept and indeed had a bit of the flavor of foreign education.
The first few students’ parents sent their kids for tutoring and felt their children actually learned something. The children’s impression of "Teacher Yan" was quite decent as well, so they later recommended her to other relatives and friends who needed tutoring, establishing an initial good reputation.
"Isn’t that simple? Then rent another place!"
Su Zelin laughed.
"Rent another one? Wouldn’t that cost a lot more money?"
Xiaoyanzi frowned.
Su Zelin asked, "Xiaoyanzi, if nothing unplanned happens, you’d want to keep this tutoring class going long-term, right?"
"Yes, I do plan to keep it running."
Xiaoyanzi nodded.
Just in this half a month, she earned more than three thousand RMB, and some of the students were newly sent; more students might join in the future. Continuing like this, the income from the tutoring class would definitely surpass her main job.
She could not give up such a lucrative opportunity.
Lin’an Fourth High School is a non-boarding school; there are no evening self-study sessions, so she was free to conduct classes in the evening.
"Then you need to be more professional. Having a tutoring class at home is not professional enough. You need to separate your living space from your workspace, open a studio independently; only then can you be more professional. Put aside a small portion of your monthly income from the tutoring class for this, it’s called an investment, not a waste!"
Xiaoyanzi might know how to be a good teacher, but she wasn’t a good businessperson, so Su Zelin occasionally gave her some advice.
For the rascal’s suggestions, Xiaoyanzi almost always obeyed because Su Zelin had proven his insight time after time.
"Alright, then let’s rent another set. I’ll ask the agency tomorrow!"
Xiaoyanzi clenched her teeth.
You have to be willing to spend if you want to achieve something.
After dinner, Xiaoyanzi pulled Su Zelin aside and quietly asked, "Su Zelin, didn’t you tell me before that there’s a way to get a real certificate for this training institute? How much would it cost?"
Actually, the other three people here already knew that her certificate was fake, but discussing such matters openly was embarrassing for her.
Su Zelin rolled his eyes: "Why ask about that? Isn’t the one I printed for you good enough? It’s just a few bucks, and no parents have questioned you!"
"I always feel uneasy. If conditions allow, getting a real certificate would be better."
Xiaoyanzi smiled bitterly.
She always felt she was deceiving people, and it became a thorn in her heart.
Though buying a certificate is also deceitful, at least a real one provides a bit of peace of mind.
Su Zelin held up five fingers.
"Fifty thousand?"
Xiaoyanzi was taken aback.
If it’s that amount, it would be too expensive—unaffordable and unaffordable.
"No, five thousand!"
Su Zelin shook his head.
"Five thousand, so cheap?"
Xiaoyanzi was a bit surprised.
After all, it’s a foreign training institution; in her mind, it seemed so prestigious, she thought the certificate would cost tens of thousands.
"It’s not in US dollars, is it?"
She couldn’t quite believe it.
"What are you thinking? Just five thousand RMB! Don’t think of these foreign educational training institutions as unattainably high; many of them exist to sell certificates. For one person, five thousand RMB might not seem much, but with many people, the revenue becomes significant!"
Su Zelin had a good grasp of these shortcuts; he had broad connections in Shenghai, among whom was someone who specialized in acting as a certificate agent for these foreign training institutions.
Su Zelin emphasized: "Let’s make it clear, this certificate can only be used for embellishing your resume, a facade project, it is not recognized by the Ministry of Education, and it won’t help you with job evaluations."
"It’s okay, as long as it’s real and useful for the tutoring class!"
Xiaoyanzi just wanted to buy some peace of mind.
In the past, she naturally wouldn’t have been willing, but after seeing the successful results from the half-month tutoring class and easily earning a few thousand, her mindset also became more flexible.
"The money I earned this month will go towards renting another place as a studio. Next month, after I earn more, I’ll ask you to get me a real certificate. By the way, is it still possible to get one next month?"
"Don’t worry, anytime is fine!"
"Alright, thanks, Su Zelin, I’m counting on you for this!"
"..."
After dinner, after sitting for a while, the couple went back because Xiaoyanzi needed to start her evening class.
Su Zelin stayed with Qin Shiqing to watch some TV, then went into the study.
There were three rooms in total: one master bedroom, one guest room, and the other made into a study.
Each evening, he would spend about an hour there, checking the news, handling some affairs, chatting on QQ with classmates, friends, and his girlfriend.
During this time, Qin Shiqing wouldn’t come in to disturb him, giving him some private space.
Qin Shiqing also knew that Su Zelin’s willingness to live together meant he was suppressing his free-spirited nature a lot, so she couldn’t be too controlling.
The rascal’s personal QQ, "Very Handsome Since One" was also online on his phone during the day, though it was in invisible mode.
"Di di di..."
"Di di di..."
"Di di di..."
Once he logged in, messages started coming in.
Several messages—being popular in college each time he logged in meant many would chat with him.
Love You So Much: "Senior, I miss you again. I really wish the new semester would start soon. I don’t want to stay in Jianglan anymore; it’s so boring at home!"
This was from Huang Panpan.
In fact, the junior fellow had just returned from Lin’an a few days ago.
Very Handsome Since One: "Panpan, you could hang out with Wei Xian or some old classmates."
Kato Forest’s fingers flew as he quickly replied and continued checking other messages.
The Morning Sun Was Warm: "Boss, that notebook of yours is really like the ’Sunflower Manual,’ it’s been a huge help to me!"
Very Handsome Since One: "What Sunflower Manual, that’s something only possible by self-castration! Ah Xi, would a charming man like me do that?"
He then scrolled to the next message.
Minmin Mute Er: "Junior, when are you coming to Shenghai on a business trip? If you have time, come visit me."
Seeing this, Su Zelin paused slightly.
He had reconnected with Tao Min some time ago, but it was just QQ chats.
After pondering, Su Zelin replied.
Very Handsome Since One: "I’ll be going there next Thursday, Senior Sister, shall we have a meal together?"
Minmin Mute Er: "Sure, but I’m only free after I get off work at five."
Very Handsome Since One: "Haha, no problem, I’m free anytime."
Minmin Mute Er: "It’s settled then, remember to call me when you’re in Shenghai!"
After chatting for a while, they ended the conversation.
Su Zelin’s mood was slightly stirred.
He recalled the night when Tao Min graduated and bid him farewell.
She hugged him and even bit his shoulder deeply, leaving a strong impression.
After that, Su Zelin thought he might never see Tao Min again in this life; he did not want to disturb her either.
Unexpectedly, Tao Min took the initiative to ask him out this time.
Come to think of it, it’s been over a year since he last saw Senior Sister Tao.
He wondered how she was doing now.
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