Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 169: Investing in Training Centers

In her view, Zhao Qingyue, the student council president, is particularly responsible and should not be unjustly framed by petty people.

Lin Qin paused, pondering, "It shouldn’t be possible, right? After all, the permit was granted by the school. Zhao Qingyue procured the materials with the approval of the school leaders, and they couldn’t do anything about her. However, whether things will become difficult for her later is uncertain."

Zhang Hong and Zhou Xue, upon hearing this, both expressed their concerns, "Hopefully nothing goes wrong."

Lin Qin shook her head, knowing they couldn’t get involved in these matters.

Before long, the end of term arrived, and everyone immersed themselves in study, working hard for the final exams.

Lin Qin unusually didn’t go home, stayed at the school for a few days, and hung in there until the three days of exams were over.

Once the exams were over, everyone let loose, and Ge Qiuyue, Zhang Hong, and Du Juanhua eagerly prepared to set up a stall to sell clothes.

Lin Qin reminded them, "The school closes during the winter break, and usually, students aren’t allowed to stay in the dorms. If you plan to set up a stall, it’s best to rent a place in the city temporarily."

"Ah? I completely forgot about that!" Du Juanhua screamed, feeling utterly deflated.

Ge Qiuyue, however, was more optimistic, "Rent a place? No problem. We can earn back the rent in a day of selling. It’s not a big deal!"

Zhang Hong nodded in agreement.

Since they needed to rent a place, Lin Qin introduced Zhao Xiaohong to them. The Zhao family has been renting in the city for a while and knows where to find cost-effective housing.

With Zhao Xiaohong’s help, Ge Qiuyue and the others quickly moved into a single room in an urban village, where the three could look out for each other.

Knowing everything was progressing smoothly for them, Lin Qin left them to it.

During the rare winter break, she also had her own matters to attend to.

First, she needed to help Bai Junjun set up the training institute. Then, she had to check on the children’s learning and living conditions, and finally, prepare for the New Year.

The site selection for the training institute was handled by Bai Junjun, while Lin Qin was in charge of purchasing the furniture and equipment.

The recruitment drive was also advised by Lin Qin. Enrollment began before the winter break, and once the student base was sufficient, teachers were hired.

Now everything was ready, just waiting for classes to start.

Nobody felt confident about the initial courses, so Lin Qin needed to be there to oversee the first week.

While Lin Qin was making her rounds, Bai Junjun had just finished teaching a pipa introductory class and was exhausted. Despite maintaining a good image, as soon as the students left, she flopped onto the sofa.

"Oh my! It’s exhausting! I didn’t expect running a training school to be this tiring!"

Lin Qin amusingly poured her a cup of warm water, "Regretting it?"

Bai Junjun shook her head, "Regret is out of the question! But the exhaustion is real! I’ve made up my mind, all this is a life lesson for me. If I can establish this institute before graduation, I won’t have to ask my family for money in the future, though I’m not sure it’ll be profitable."

Seeing her brows furrowed, Lin Qin smiled and crunched some numbers for her, "Look, you’re earning twelve yuan per introductory class, with two sessions in the morning and two in the afternoon, making it forty-eight yuan a day. Teacher Tang’s dance class generates sixteen yuan per session, three sessions a day, also totaling forty-eight yuan. The guzheng teacher, Teacher Xu, is the same as you.

The piano teacher, Teacher Zhou, earns fifty yuan, and Teacher Chen for calligraphy makes forty-eight yuan...

So, the institute earns three hundred seventy-four yuan a day, with a net profit of two hundred fourteen yuan after teachers’ wages. Subtracting utilities and rent, let’s say about two hundred. During the winter break, including weekends, if it’s fully booked, that’s a monthly net profit of six thousand, with our 70/30 split, you could pocket four thousand two. With enough effort, you might even afford a house by graduation."

"Really?" Bai Junjun perked up, examined Lin Qin’s ledger eagerly, and then re-entered the second class with renewed vigor as if re-energized.

With Lin Qin’s encouragement, Bai Junjun overcame the most nerve-wracking opening week.

With a week of experience, she quickly found her rhythm in the second week, managing everything in good order. With no more recruiting needed, and the students settling into classes without guidance, hired staff could handle it. Lin Qin stepped aside, only occasionally stopping by to offer reassurance.

Once free, Lin Qin turned her attention to tracking the four kids’ learning progress.

Currently, the children were attending classes at Bai Linlin’s place, so Lin Qin simply brought over a bunch of fruits.

As soon as Bai Linlin saw her, she teasingly said, "I heard from my cousin that you guys started a training institute together! Wow! Never thought my first competitor would be you guys!"

Lin Qin chuckled, puckering her lips, "Come on, Junjun’s desire to start an institute was written all over her face. I don’t believe you didn’t know. I’m just giving her a hand. Her location is a forty-minute drive from here, so it’s not like she’s taking your students. What’s there to worry about?

Besides, her small startup can’t be compared to your established institution. Also, she didn’t offer as many classes as you do."

Bai Linlin laughed so hard she couldn’t close her mouth, "I was just saying! Honestly, when she was here pestering me about wanting to learn from me to start her own institute, I supported it. I just hoped she’d prioritize her studies and not rush things. Who knew she couldn’t hold back and pulled you into it!

My uncle and aunt couldn’t do anything about her either, so they just let her have her way to see if she can succeed. Initially, I wasn’t optimistic. But knowing you’re involved changes things. Her institute is sure to succeed, and it might even surpass us in a few years."

Lin Qin feigned surprise, "I’ll take that as a compliment, thanks!"

Bai Linlin rolled her eyes with a grin.

The two chatted for a while, but then the graceful Ms. Bai earnestly asked, "So, what brings you here today? To add classes for the kids? Or possibly transfer them to my cousin’s place?"

This time Lin Qin rolled her eyes, "The kids are doing well here. I’d be crazy to transfer them! I’m here to check their academic progress so I can tailor the next steps accordingly."

Bai Linlin gave her a thumbs up, "With your dedication, the kids are bound to succeed! Yaya’s been learning dance here for a while; her fundamentals are solid. The teacher said she’s a great candidate for dance due to her posture, height, and flexibility, and her sense of rhythm is good too. As long as she keeps it up, she’ll have great poise, even if she doesn’t pursue dance long-term.

The piano lessons are no secret. She’s already advanced, but the teacher said if she wants to continue practicing, it’d be best to have a piano at home for regular practice to see better results."

Lin Qin instantly focused, "You’re right. Having an instrument is essential for learning music."

She had considered the matter, but pianos aren’t cheap, with even a basic one costing thousands now.