What Xiaoxiao and Li Chuntao didn’t expect was that in the afternoon, people from other villages started coming one after another.

Bringing their children to enroll was all thanks to the three teachers. Li Chuntao’s words at the big square were all part of the plan they discussed the day before, and naturally, the three teachers would say them too.

Since they were from other villages, Xiaoxiao didn’t have much hope. After all, there’s a certain walking distance, plus staying for lunch would cost two coins. Over a month, that would add up to quite a bit of Silver, so she feared not many would come.

Although it wouldn’t be many, some people would still come, as there were a few enlightened parents.

Within two days, the various villages together enrolled about twenty boys and ten girls.

As a result, the regular class had seventy children, and the needlework class had twenty-five children.

Li Chuntao was quite satisfied with this number; it matched what Xiaoxiao had prepared for, with thirty sets of desks and chairs just enough to form three classes — two regular classes and one needlework class.

The enrollment work ended just like that.

The small courtyard finally quieted down.

After entering the house, Li Chuntao couldn’t believe that all this was real; the development was too fast. She said, somewhat incredulous, "Xiaoxiao, this is too fast. I really didn’t expect to open a school, and the children will start class tomorrow."

"Don’t worry, more children will come in the future," Xiaoxiao believed it was much easier than modern times, as it didn’t need to be so complete, so of course, it was fast. Enrollment was just a matter of shouting in the village; everything was simplified anyway. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

However, Li Chuntao’s courtyard, almost a hundred children, could fit inside the house, accommodating about thirty people in one room would not be a problem. But if they were to move around in the courtyard, it might get a bit cramped, and if more students came, there might not be enough room to play.

If the school starts running, they might have to expand ahead of schedule.

But it’s better not to mention this to Li Chuntao for now, to avoid stressing her out. If they expand, more funding would be needed.

"Take a good rest tonight. Tomorrow the classes begin. With so many kids around, it’s going to be noisy during the day. I’ll come again tomorrow. Though I can’t teach the children anything, I can play with them."

What Xiaoxiao said was true. Nowadays, developing comprehensively — morally, intellectually, physically, and aesthetically — she could handle the playing part. Though modern times have more to play with, she had the workshop make some simple toys to play with the children.

As Xiaoxiao spoke, she started to leave. However, she suddenly thought of something, turned around, and asked, "Chuntao, what are you thinking, why hire Yang Xiaocui?"

They had been busy for two days and forgot to ask. Now that things calmed down, it reminded her.

Facing Xiaoxiao’s question, Li Chuntao couldn’t say it was to monitor, so she said, "I saw her always being suppressed by the neighbor and thought of helping her."

"..." Xiaoxiao didn’t know what to say and could only advise, "Don’t be so foolish. If she really comes, be alert. Don’t soften your heart about everything. If she doesn’t do well, don’t keep her. This school is not a shelter, taking in pitiful people. You have to think of the children, understand?"

Li Chuntao nodded, "Yeah, I know. Don’t worry."