Moreover, their school isn’t set up for obtaining official titles; it’s just an enlightening preschool.

No matter the age of the child, if they don’t recognize characters, it’s an enlightenment — start from scratch.

Xiaoxiao explained some modern preschool concepts to Li Chuntao, like balancing work and rest, not letting kids learn excessively or mindlessly.

Besides reading and recognizing characters, kids need to be taught other things.

The comprehensive development of morality, intellect, physique, beauty, and labor; during breaks, engage the kids in games, exercises, singing, dancing, and playing instruments.

Li Chuntao listened with amazement, thinking Xiaoxiao was amazing, even knowing so much about teaching kids, "Xiaoxiao, what you said is good, really, it’s not that I lack confidence, but the villagers are a bit fixed in their thinking, they’re likely to disagree if we only teach characters without practicing them."

Xiaoxiao knew some definitely wouldn’t agree, but not all would disagree; surely some would agree, and even a few agreeing would make things easier. If shared around, neighboring villages would likely have people willing to send their kids.

"Then we can have the Village Chief step in, some will definitely agree, so there’s no need to worry too much. Even if no one comes to learn, at most we’ll just lose some Silver hiring a teacher for a month, which you should be able to afford."

Xiaoxiao joked, knowing Li Chuntao wasn’t short on Silver, given her family directly bought land in Yang Family’s village. If the school plan didn’t work out, losing some Silver wouldn’t be a big deal for her, right?

Li Chuntao smiled, truthfully, Xiaoxiao’s words stirred her heart, it’s just such a big matter might not pass her mom’s approval. Her mom wished she’d lay down and do nothing but grow meat, how could she agree to such a tiring endeavor?

Seeing Li Chuntao silent as if she had concerns, Xiaoxiao continued, "The teacher doesn’t have to be famous or a Scholar; we hardly have Scholars here anyway. This is just enlightenment, an apprentice can teach. My husband’s fifth uncle has attended school before and surely knows people, so having him look we’ll undoubtedly find someone who learned a few characters and isn’t busy earning money right now."

Thinking about starting a preschool, Xiaoxiao’s words flowed more and more.

"Then, kids can be divided into classes by age. Although they start learning the same things, unavoidable scuffles happen with differing ages." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Kids over three years old can join. Oh, right, we’ll need someone for cleaning who can also help watch the kids because if a school opens, child safety comes first; we must be careful not to lose them."

"..."

"..."

Xiaoxiao spoke at length, inspiring Li Chuntao more and more, tempting her almost to agree immediately, but she held back and just replied, "Xiaoxiao, such a big decision requires thinking. If I decide to do it, I’ll find you."

Xiaoxiao nodded, understanding such decisions need time to ponder. She had already said everything necessary.

However, she could tell Li Chuntao was tempted; otherwise, she wouldn’t have said so much.

If she sensed Li Chuntao wasn’t interested, she wouldn’t have said so much.

"Alright, this matter isn’t urgent. Do it if you want, or don’t. I’ve been out all morning, need to head back. Reach out if you need anything."