Seeing that Xiaoxiao remained silent, Li Chuntao held Xiaoxiao’s hand and said, "Xiaoxiao, thank you for helping me out just now, but I’ve thought about it and I still want to continue teaching."

Hearing this, Xiaoxiao’s face darkened. So her playing the villain just now was all for nothing. Continuing to teach—so what was the point of the whole act she just pulled?

Just as she was about to speak, she heard Li Chuntao continue, "Xiaoxiao, you don’t have to worry about me. I won’t be staying here for long. I’ll just tell the kids that I’ll teach for two hours every day, so it won’t be too tiring."

"You just drove the kids away like that, and now who knows what the villagers will say about you? They’ll say you’re blocking the kids’ path to education. You’ve worked hard to build your reputation here, so don’t ruin it because of me. Teaching them for a few days won’t be a big deal, just like I’m learning myself."

Xiaoxiao’s reputation outside, others might not know, but Li Chuntao knew best. Xiaoxiao was finally living a good life, and she couldn’t ruin it because of her short visit. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to live with her conscience.

"Moreover, you just promised so many people that you’d think of a win-win solution. After thinking it over, I think continuing to teach is the best option. Otherwise, you won’t be able to explain it to the villagers."

"..." Xiaoxiao had indeed said those things, but she only used it as an excuse to send those people away. She hadn’t really thought about any win-win solutions.

She didn’t care about reputation at all, but Li Chuntao still tried to protect hers.

Originally, she hadn’t planned to deal with this matter, especially since Li Chuntao would be leaving in a few days. When there was no one left to teach, the issue would naturally fade away. Would the villagers really cling to her?

But hearing Li Chuntao’s words forced her to consider it. She had to think of a win-win solution because she realized she was becoming the undisputed villain in the hearts of all the village children.

"Let me think about this," Xiaoxiao said as she walked into the house. Li Chuntao knew Xiaoxiao was trying to figure things out, so she quickly followed, giving Alu a look to prepare some tea.

Once inside, Xiaoxiao found a place to sit.

Li Chuntao saw this but didn’t disturb her, waiting quietly by her side.

Xiaoxiao was indeed thinking about how to handle this situation. Li Chuntao’s suggestion of teaching the children for two hours daily, during her stay, wasn’t a bad idea.

But with so many children, it would be chaotic, and if nothing happened, it would be fine, but if something did go wrong, good intentions could easily lead to trouble.

Besides, with a place offering free lessons, which parent wouldn’t want to send their children? Even if they don’t learn much, there’s at least someone to watch over them.

After thinking it over, Xiaoxiao realized it wouldn’t work.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. If they wanted to learn, they had to pay some Silver as a fee, right?

So let them pay it.

With this fee requirement, the villagers would certainly reconsider if they should send their kids. This way, there wouldn’t be so many of them.

Fewer children mean a lower chance of accidents, and Li Chuntao wouldn’t be so exhausted.

Considering this, Xiaoxiao’s thoughts began to expand, almost adopting the entire modern kindergarten system.

She had previously suggested that Li Fugui start a school, but he refused, insisting on being a chef, and he turned out to be quite good at it!

"Chuntao, how about you start a school?"