Chapter 1056: Chapter 1058: Never Turn Down Money

Of course, what Xu Huijuan hoped for happened; quite a few parents gathered around.

Gong Ruini had naturally considered, "Then you can choose to retain your current teacher."

"As for choosing some teachers and some Jing University students to tutor your children, I can reduce part of the tuition."

If there’s no concession on tuition, how can you expect these parents to concede?

Even though the price Gong Ruini offered made Jing University students satisfied, compared to the bargaining chip of school teachers, it’s really far from enough.

Tuition reduction, quite a few parents were really tempted, because the cost of tutorial classes isn’t cheap.

Some people were just about to agree with excitement.

"We can’t be fooled; what if the children’s grades don’t improve?"

Yeah, they were foolish. They were willing to spend money to send their children here, hoping to improve their grades.

If the money is spent and the grades don’t improve, wouldn’t that be money wasted?

"I promise as long as they study according to the schedule, their grades will improve."

Gong Ruini didn’t mind giving a promise, "If everyone thinks the grades improvement isn’t satisfactory, I can refund the tuition at that time."

Refund the tuition? Some people were tempted. Someone who dares to make such a promise must be confident.

Otherwise, just refunding what Xue Fei paid would be a lot of money.

"Just refund the money? No compensation for the losses?" Someone continued to provoke.

Compensate for the losses?

Gong Ruini really wasn’t foolish; if she couldn’t see someone was causing trouble here, she’d be a fool.

Yet, some people would really be fooled, "Then let’s continue with the current setup."

It’s not that Gong Ruini is unwilling to pay compensation, but there’s really no way to evaluate it.

Is it that if the teacher teaches, the children’s grades are guaranteed to improve? If that were true, would there still be room for tutorial schools to exist?

Moreover, Gong Ruini hates being threatened.

"Ah." After all their fuss, it was actually for more benefits, never expecting it would end in nothing.

Each one looked dumbfounded, "Actually, the tuition reduction was pretty good."

Gong Ruini waved her hand; it was too late to regret now.

With them being so easily incited, agreeing now means by the end of the term, they’d each regret it.

Gong Ruini didn’t want to be entangled with them on these issues anymore and would rather think of another solution.

"No need, I believe your concerns are justified. You send your kids here hoping they can achieve good grades."

"We have to consider the ideas of parents and students."

When it comes to making lofty statements, Gong Ruini certainly had a spiel, and the most important thing is that she’s in charge. No matter how regretful these parents might become, there’s no changing her decision.

The parents actually hoped the tuition could be cheaper, never expecting things to turn out like this. They looked as dumbfounded as possible.

Smiling, Gong Ruini saw off the parents, then returned to her office.

"Post a notice, we’re only charging ten percent of the tuition, and enrolling ten children per grade." Gong Ruini instructed the principal specially brought from home as soon as she got back to the office.

Ten percent price? Dai Xudong was startled by Gong Ruini’s words, "This price..."

"I know it’s cheap, but you need to sign agreements with them and tell them directly it’s Jing University students."

Hmph, attempting to threaten us? Gong Ruini absolutely doesn’t accept that. If it means lowering the tuition, we might as well lower it from the start.

"But after deducting their wages, we’re not making any profit from it." Dai Xudong didn’t understand why Gong Ruini would say that.

Though she’s a college student, after working with Gong Ruini for these two years, Dai Xudong didn’t think Gong Ruini was someone who wouldn’t make money.

"It’s okay not to make a profit; training them is just a way to maintain good relations with Jing University."

Gong Ruini figured it out, considering it a helping hand, and while expanding her reputation, she could also let these proud Jing University students know that she isn’t a heartless businesswoman who’s making money off them.

"After they’ve trained for a while, if their results are good, they could become official teachers."

Gong Ruini hoped that if possible, these individuals might return to their hometowns to become teachers or even principals at the tutoring centers set up there.

Dai Xudong was just an employee, and since Gong Ruini had made it clear, he did what he had to do, "Okay, I’ll send out the notice."

After discussing school matters with Dai Xudong for a bit, Gong Ruini prepared to leave.

"Ni Zi." Cao Na called out to Gong Ruini at the school gate.

Cao Na? Why is she back? Gong Ruini was taken aback.

"I heard you’re hiring teachers at your school, and I’m here to apply." Cao Na didn’t beat around the bush and directly stated her intention.

Ah, applying to be a teacher here? "You know the salary isn’t high." This made Gong Ruini hesitant.

As for saying Cao Na lacked experience, when they initially opened the tutoring center, Cao Na started as a teacher.

If not for certain issues, she should have been a shareholder.

But if Cao Na suddenly received too high a salary, what would the others think? Most importantly, Gong Ruini worried about what Cao Li might think after finding out.

"I’m just a newcomer." Cao Na didn’t care much about the money, "I just want something to do on weekends."

"Better to do something than nothing, and it can help with tuition." Cao Na wasn’t concerned about how much the pay was.

Earn some tuition? "If you don’t mind, I agree too." Having another person helps, and besides, not many people are willing to be English teachers these days.

Jing University’s students are excellent, but in terms of English, Gong Ruini really doesn’t have much confidence in them.

But now with Cao Na here, Gong Ruini’s eyes brightened, "Do you have anyone willing from your school to come teach?"

"Of course, the pay won’t be high, but better to do something rather than nothing; it can cover a month’s living expenses too." College students these days aren’t as shy about the compensation as before.

Cao Na could bring herself to do it, but she didn’t know if her other classmates would be willing. Remembering the recent discussions at school about Gong Ruini recruiting students from Jing University,

she recalled some were also excitedly wondering why the Foreign Language University didn’t have this opportunity.

"I’ll ask around; is it just for the English major?"

Other majors? Of course, Gong Ruini thought about that. The foreign language courses might become a big hit in the future, but how many are willing to pay for them?

"Actually, with more foreigners setting up companies in Beijing, even if they don’t necessarily need to become translators, just knowing a bit of a foreign language can improve job performance." Cao Na believes that foreign language talent will be important in the future.

It’s a must; currently, universities don’t have requirements for English, but they will in the future.

"I think so too. Are you interested?" For Cao Na to say this, she must have researched.

It would be false to say she isn’t interested, "I am, but I don’t have that much money."

Money’s not an issue; Gong Ruini stated this is something they could negotiate.

Their relationship hasn’t completely fallen apart, it’s not as close as before, but they understand each other well.

Whoever you cross paths with, you can’t cross paths with money.