Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 183: Unconvinced

Lin Yi was amused and continued to entice, "The city’s educational conditions are good. Your aunt is also organizing a new kindergarten, with large classrooms and playgrounds, and many fun things. You can go study there with Xile."

Xinyi was indeed a bit tempted, a hint of struggle appeared on her face, but she quickly shook her head, and snuggled into Lin Ying’s embrace, "I want Mom to be with me."

Lin Ying burst into laughter, lovingly stroking her head, "That’s not possible! Mom has to run the shop and make money!"

The little girl clung tightly to Lin Ying’s pant leg and didn’t say anything further.

Lin Ying waited until Lin Qin entered to ask, "Why did you think of starting a kindergarten? You need to work and manage the newspaper, and you can’t leave everything at home to Wenjun and Dad. Adding a kindergarten, can you handle it all?"

Lin Qin met Lin Ying’s worried gaze, gave a relaxed smile, leaned against the door sipping tea, "Sis, too many factories are closing now, even the textile factory isn’t doing well, workers are laid off, and the daycare has more than half the children gone. If I don’t do something, even my Xile will have nowhere to go.

I’m not comfortable just finding a random kindergarten. I’d rather start my own, bring Teacher Ye and the others over, and have them manage it without me needing to do much. Having my child study at our own kindergarten makes me even more assured."

Lin Ying was startled by this reasoning, clicking her tongue several times, "I think you just have too much money to burn, blindly messing around. How much can you earn from running a kindergarten? It’s not just about effort; you also have to be responsible for the children’s safety. It’s not as easy as you say."

Lin Qin agreed deeply, "I know, so starting next month, I’m going back to school to recruit some professional early childhood teachers and a few retired security guards."

Upon hearing about hiring retired security guards, Lin Ying immediately perked up, "Aren’t you quite familiar with Teacher Su? His son works at the city armed police brigade after returning from the military. Maybe he can introduce you to some reliable security guards."

Lin Qin was taken aback, a bit surprised, "Sis, why did you suddenly mention Teacher Su’s son?"

Lin Ying chuckled, "Isn’t it because the land we bought for Xinyi is starting construction this year? During the winter break, Teacher Su went back. Knowing that I’m your sister, he took good care of me, keeping an eye on the construction when he had free time, and when I’m too busy, Xinyi sometimes plays at Teacher Su’s place.

I’m truly grateful, often making some food to send to Teacher Su. We got familiar over time. During the New Year, Teacher Su’s son came back and faced pressure to get married. I was in the yard talking to Teacher Su’s wife.

That boy didn’t want to get married, pulling out the excuse that several of his retired comrades were unemployed, and none were planning to marry, so he wasn’t in a hurry, which infuriated Teacher Su’s wife. I remembered it."

Lin Qin suddenly understood, pinching Xu Xinyi’s chubby face, and sat down, "If that’s the case, maybe I can ask him about it. Honestly, this kindergarten is in partnership with the government, so it’s semi-public, semi-private! I’m not expecting to make a fortune from it, just a little income is fine.

The whole kindergarten covers a large area. I plan to enroll many students and offer some special skill classes. With more kids, the risk is certainly higher. According to my plan, at least three security guards are needed to ensure coverage and avoid issues if someone takes leave.

These security guards must have real skills. Otherwise, if something goes wrong and the security guard runs for cover first, what about the children?"

"Exactly right!"

The more the sisters talked, the more enthusiastic they became. Lin Qin casually said, "Later, we can let Xinyi come here for classes. I’m planning to start some art enlightenment classes. Starting now is just right. Anyway, Ah Jian is going to study at the high school and will stay on campus, only coming home once a week. Whether returning to Nanyu or Pingxi Town is fine.

Dad picks him up twice a month, which isn’t a hassle. Ping’an, Yaya, and Ah Kang are all in middle school now. They’re older and can ride their bikes to school by themselves. Dad usually just takes Xile to the kindergarten. Sending one or two kids isn’t a delay."

Lin Ying got more tempted as she listened, but the little girl didn’t agree, even crying out of fear of being separated from her mom.

Lin Ying immediately comforted her lovingly in her arms, "Don’t cry, don’t cry. If you don’t want to study in the city, then we won’t. We’ll wait until you’re a bit older. How’s that?"

The little girl nodded vigorously, extending her chubby hand, "Pinky promise, Mom, you can’t lie."

All the adults burst out laughing.

In the afternoon, Gao Lei first arrived with Bai Junjun, both bringing gifts. Then came Lin Qingxiang’s family, and by evening, even Lin E showed up.

Lin Yi was thrilled to see her, "Big Sis, why didn’t you notify us when you came over? I could have picked you up."

Lin E pushed Lin Yi aside, joyfully heading towards Xu Jian, "This is my promising grandnephew! Come, come, Auntie has prepared a big red envelope for you!"

Without hesitation, Lin E stuffed a stack of money into Xu Jian’s arms.

Everyone was stunned.

Lin Ying snapped back to reality and hurried to stop, "Aunt, you shouldn’t give him so much money!"

Lin E glared at Lin Ying with a stern face, "What do you know! This is the first of our Lin family to pass into the high school, he must be heavily rewarded, and encouraged strongly! This is what the child earned with his own ability, it’s none of your business, step aside." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Lin Ying looked to Lin Yi for help.

Lin Yi shrugged, looking helpless.

Upon seeing this, Gao Lei and others immediately joined in, handing over red envelopes.

In the blink of an eye, Xu Jian’s arms were filled with money.

The younger siblings watched, filled with envy.

Yaya shouted aloud, "Mom, I want to pass into the high school too, I want many, many rewards!"

Lin Qin’s eyes lit up, and she patted Yaya’s head with relief, "Not bad! Ambitious! You go for it, and when you get into high school, Mom will certainly prepare a big surprise for you!"

"Mom, I want it too!" Ping’an quickly chimed in.

Lin Qin’s smile grew wider, "Okay, okay, okay! I’m waiting for you all to come ask me for a surprise, hahahaha..."

Lin Yi shook his head speechlessly, "Crazy girl."

After the laughter, Xu Jian took all the red envelopes back to his room, and everyone gathered for a lively meal.

Xu Dahai and Lin Ying still had to run their shop, so they began packing up at dawn, journeying back to Pingxi Town with their daughter.

As soon as the shop opened, quite a few people came to look at clothes.

While the couple was busy, Wang Fengying suddenly stormed in with a group of people, "Lin Ying, what’s the meaning of this!"

Lin Ying’s expression changed, she apologized to a couple of customers and stepped outside, "What’s the matter?"

Wang Fengying laughed angrily, "You ask me what’s the matter? Everyone knows your son isn’t really book-smart, and now that my son finally got into City No. 5 High School, you’re going around telling people your son got into City No. 1 High School, fabricating lies to outshine my son. Have you no shame?"