Chapter 253. Tutoring
Second Sister-in-law became puzzled from all the talk. Still, she felt admiration. No wonder, Fourth's wife got admitted to the best university in the country.
Although she didn't understand, she still said: "Then, you think it's really good?"
"Learning carpentry is pretty good. At least it's better and easier than relying on the field for food. Of course, it's not easy to be an apprentice. It's impossible for one to learn a craft without hardship. It's not gonna drop out of the sky, right Second Sister-in-law?" Lin Qing He said.
She hoped for the rest of the family members and each branch to advance. Everyone can get rich together. Only then it's good and the family will be strong.
"That's true. But I don't know where he can learn this craft." Second Sister-in-law hesitated.
"Let Second Brother find Qing Bai and talk about it." Lin Qing He said. She didn't know much about it, so she just suggested this.
Second Sister-in-law assumed was this fourth brother, Zhou Qing Bai had connections and merrily answered: "Okay, I will let your Second Brother talk Fourth Brother."
Later, Second Brother sought Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai came to a halt when he heard it and said: "There's carpentry work in the city. There is a woodwork factory in the city. If Xia Xia wants to go, I can check with my comrade-in-arms."
"Sure, sure," Second Brother repeatedly said.
"But why do you want to send Xia Xia off to be a carpenter?" Zhou Qing Bai questioned.
"Fourth Sister-in-law suggested it." Second Brother said.
Zhou Qing Bai was surprised, so he came back to ask his wife.
Lin Qing He told the truth: "Being a carpenter is pretty promising."
It was '79 in one year. Being an apprentice takes time. What's more, how old was Zhou Xia at this moment?
It was pretty good to let him go to the woodwork factory to get a master and learn the craft.
As for the future, let’s talk about it later. Can’t possibly let him go unemployed and go do the so-called earning work points. How much money can he get in one year? Soon it will be a contract system.
Lin Qing He felt that until the 1990s, carpenters won't be eliminated wherever they went. Of course, they had to be able to manage it.
The road was pointed out, and for the rest was naturally up to Zhou Xia to use his brains.
Or change a career or start a business alone.
Because of this matter, Zhou Qing Bai dropped by the city's security bureau to ask. His comrade-in-arms personally came with him to the woodwork factory to take a look. They were actually recruiting apprentices.
Zhou Qing Bai talked about it when he came back. It was perfect timing. If he wants to go, he'll have to head over once July 1 arrived next year.
The food and lodging were included in the woodwork factory. Being an apprentice, one have to do miscellaneous work in the first year. Only in the second year, they can get hands-on. It was only in the third year that one can learn true skills. Currently, Zhou Xia was too young.
How old was he after three years?
But it didn't matter. Just go there and train was the right way.
There was no pay. Food and accommodation were taken care of. Even if he didn't increase the family's income or work points, it at least saved the family food.
Both Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law felt that listening to Lin Qing He was right.
Lin Qing He talked with Zhou Xia: "I support Xia Xia. But Xia Xia, after you head over, you have to observe more to learn more. Not just the masters' craftsmanship, but also how the masters interact with people. Get to know the past popular furniture. It may change new styles in the future. These all have to be learned carefully and be innovative. There is no limit to learning. You must not be arrogant and complacent. You must respect the master. After all, he passed all the skills to you."
"I will!" Zhou Xia nodded earnestly.
"When you grow up and want to start your own business, you let your master know beforehand. Fourth Aunt supports you if plan to have your own business once you learned the craft." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Xia laughed: "I haven't learned it yet. Wait until I learn it. If I can learn it, decide then."
Lin Qing He nodded: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you can't learn and return to your hometown. There are many opportunities to make money."
"Is there a way to make money?" Zhou Xia said.
"Let's talk about it then." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Zhou Xia agreed and then went back.
Although he didn't want to study anymore, he honestly didn't want to go work in the field either. He was overjoyed being able to learn crafts now.
Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law knew about this. The two didn't have much reaction.
Because both of them plan to let their son study. Even if they don’t understand, they have to keep studying.
The two of them came over with a bag of sesame and peanuts. They felt a bit shy to ask Lin Qing He to give the children make up lessons.
Lin Qing He accepted the things and said, "Let them come over at 8:30 a.m. and I will tutor them for an hour and a half. At ten o'clock, I need to prepare to cook."
Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were naturally happy with this.
Eldest Sister-in-law sent her son Zhou Yang over, while Third Sister-in-law let Wu Ni, the eldest daughter come over.
The rest below were still small, so there was no need for tutoring. Once the big ones learned it, they can teach the younger ones.
Receiving lessons from Fourth Sister-in-law, who got admitted to the nation's best uni, their grades will definitely rise.
Lin Qing He skimmed through her nephew and niece's homework and felt helpless.
Their basic was too average.
But because both of them worked hard to learn, Lin Qing He still taught them.
She taught two subjects. One was Mathematics and the other was English. Both were taught from the very basic. Don't underestimate these basics. These can guarantee the two to enter a higher grade.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't feel much about helping Zhou Xia with a carpenter's apprenticeship's spot. However, he did feel like he couldn't live when this nephew and niece came over and occupy his wife for an hour and a half every day.
His wife had the rare chance to make a trip back. How many days can she stay on one trip?
He felt it wasn't enough time. And each and every one of these children kept pestering.
He didn't voice out anything. Every day, Lin Qing He would leave homework for them and reminded them to make sure to complete it. She also got her eldest son to mark other important points for them to recite, so they could memorize them. Then she would personally check them.
So this relaxing winter vacation wasn't relaxing for Zhou Yang and Wu Ni.
Lin Qing He was quite surprised that Third Sister-in-law let her eldest daughter continue to study because Eldest Sister-in-law's daughters didn't get to continue to study. Currently, only the daughter of old Zhou Family who studied was Wu Ni. Her talent was average. So were her grades. She stayed back a year during the fifth grade. Only, after she was taught by Er Wa, did she passed and advance. Next year, she will enter the second semester of first year.
But her foundation was indeed terrible...
Winter vacation only lasted so long. She can only make up as much as she can.
"Qing Bai, shall we go out for a walk in the mountains in the afternoon?" Lin Qing He finished eating at noon that day and went back to the room to nap. She brought it up to her man.