Since she lived in Junhao Garden and her status in this community was not low, she naturally had some understanding of it.
Her daughter was in the sixth grade, and although her academic performance was acceptable, it was very difficult to enter Moral Education Middle School through an examination. Su Wen knew this well and had had numerous discussions with her best friend Lan Xiaoyue about the issue, who had also mentioned the subject of moral education to her.
Getting into an ordinary class through connections was fairly certain, and there was hope for an advanced class with some extra effort.
But that was just hope, and as parents, the more secure the better.
The grades of the advanced class accounted for 60% or even higher, which could not be solved by connections alone. If her daughter's math grades could be improved and no longer be a weakness, it would undoubtedly help her get into a better class. She had also hired a tutor for this reason. LingFan, on the other hand, was a key class student at Moral Education Middle School, and with three levels of moral education classes, there was a huge gap between each level. The key class was undoubtedly at the top of the pyramid and was the showcase of moral education, which could be said to be the showcase of the province as well. Moreover, Su Wen's best friend had mentioned that LingFan excelled in both character and study. Why not give him a chance for a trial class?
Su Wen was very confident in her own judgment and believed that just one trial class would be enough to see LingFan's level.
She just hoped her daughter's shy personality would not cause any trouble.
At this thought, Su Wen looked at LingFan, who was daydreaming in the living room, and had to admit that, upon close inspection, the young man was both cute and handsome.
"Oh my gosh, what am I thinking?" Su Wen quickly shook her head and walked out with two cups of milk.
"Thank you, Sister Su." LingFan smelled the milk from a distance, feeling a little hungry as it had been a while since he had breakfast.
"No problem, I'll go upstairs and call my daughter down now. If it's okay, can you give her a trial class later?"
"Okay, but I have to inform you in advance, if you are satisfied with the trial class, this class will be counted as a paid class." LingFan hesitated for a moment and decided it was better to clarify it upfront, as he didn't have much money on him now and even a small amount was still valuable.
"Ah? No problem, as long as the class goes well, everything else is negotiable, and I can even give you an advance on your salary." Su Wen was surprised, thinking he was referring to something else.
"Thank you for your understanding then." LingFan felt relieved.
"Just wait a moment." Su Wen said and went upstairs.
After a while, Su Wen arrived at a pink door, knocked twice and pushed it open.
The room was spacious, with mostly pink decorations. A cute little girl with pigtails sat on the bed, pouting.
"Mom, I told you I don't want a tutor. I can do well on my own," the little girl complained to her mother.
Su Wen walked over to the bed and sighed helplessly.
"This will be the last time. If you're not satisfied with this teacher, we won't look for a tutor anymore, okay?" Su Wen was somewhat desperate, having already tried many teachers, both male and female, but either her daughter wasn't satisfied or she herself wasn't satisfied.
"Fine," the little girl mumbled, getting up to prepare to go downstairs.
Su Wen quickly grabbed her school bag and followed her out.
LingFan was lost in thought in the living room, not in a hurry for time, as one class would take at most an hour. Afterward, he could go out and find a place to eat, then continue with his day in the afternoon with a nice rhythm.
Having prepared well for this interview, LingFan had strong fundamental skills and had already reviewed the sixth-grade math textbook, making him full of confidence.
At this moment, LingFan heard noises upstairs and looked in the direction of the sound. Su Wen, accompanied by a little girl, appeared. The girl had pigtails and a slightly round face due to the bit of flesh, which made her look even cuter at this age.
Well, if you use the term "moe" from the perspective of an otaku, it would be more appropriate, LingFan thought."LingFan, this is my daughter, Su Moran. Moran, call him Brother Ling." But Su Moran didn't speak. Su Wen looked down and saw her daughter staring with her small mouth slightly opened, looking very surprised.
"Is he really my teacher? And he's about my age?", Su Moran couldn't believe it.
"Yes, call him Brother Ling and be polite." Su Wen led Su Moran to sit opposite of LingFan.
"Hello Su Moran, I'm LingFan, I'm in grade 8 this year, just a little older than you." LingFan smiled slightly and greeted Su Moran.
"Hello Brother Ling, I'm Su Moran. Which middle school do you go to?"
"Moral Education Middle School."
"Moral Education Middle School... Wow, that's amazing!" Su Moran seemed to see stars in her eyes.
"Not really, you can do it too if you work hard." Seeing Su Moran's expression, LingFan felt inexplicably amused. He held back his laughter and tried to maintain his image.
"Sister Su, shall I give Su Mei(means little sister) a trial lesson here?" LingFan said and took out a sixth-grade textbook and a notebook from his bag. The notebook had been used by LingFan before.
Before Su Wen could answer, Su Moran sat down next to LingFan with the book in her arms.
Seeing this, Su Wen felt hopeful, as she had never seen her daughter like this before. Moreover, the boy's eyes were clear as water, without any ulterior motives.
"No problem, you can start teaching now." Su Wen made herself a cup of tea, sat down opposite LingFan, and prepared to observe his skills.
LingFan had experience teaching before and, with the bonus of his teaching skills, he was quite proficient at it. He had an approved teaching level that could easily handle teaching a sixth-grade child.
During the lesson, LingFan didn't look up at Su Wen. His eyes were focused on the book and Su Moran's performance. As it was their first interaction, he needed to understand Su Moran's level, personality, and learning ability in various aspects to target his teaching plan accordingly.
Su Wen watched LingFan with a variety of expressions on her face. She believed that his teaching ability was the best out of all the tutors who had come to apply recently. After listening for 30 minutes, Su Wen felt that she didn't need to listen any further, as having LingFan teach her daughter was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
Moreover, Su Moran's performance during the class was also remarkably different, she was entirely in the zone.
Seeing her daughter like this, Su Wen felt much better and went to the kitchen to prepare some refreshments.
Forty-five minutes passed quickly, LingFan felt that it was enough, and he had learned what he needed to know. He took out his phone and checked the time.
"Sister Su, I have finished the first trial lesson. I wonder if you are satisfied?" LingFan stood up and stretched, calling into the kitchen.
"Wait a moment, I'll make some snacks for you, I'll be right there." Su Wen's voice came from the kitchen.
In LingFan's mind, he felt there was hope. If she wasn't satisfied, would he still be allowed to enjoy some snacks? With this thought, LingFan's mood became quite good, and he finished the last sip of milk in his cup.
At this moment, LingFan noticed Su Moran staring at him.
"What's wrong, Su Moran? Is my face not clean?" LingFan looked puzzledly at Su Moran.
"No, no, Brother Ling, I'll fill up your milk for you." Su Moran's face flushed red, and she took LingFan's cup and walked towards the kitchen.
"Alright, thank you." LingFan didn't pay much attention to this, as he was planning on how to assign some tasks for Su Moran later. LingFan believed that the interview should go smoothly.In a short while, Su Wen led Su Moran to the sofa.
"Moran, you go upstairs first. I have something to talk to LingFan about."
"Okay, Mom." Su Moran glanced at LingFan and found that he was flipping through textbooks and not paying attention to her, which made her feel a little disappointed. She went upstairs with a huff.
Su Wen noticed this and felt a little more reassured. After all, LingFan was a boy and gave her a very mature and stable impression. If he had any ulterior motives, she would be in a difficult position.
But now it seemed that everything had cleared up.
"LingFan, to be honest, I'm very satisfied with this class," Su Wen smiled and nodded.
"Except that it was a bit short, only 45 minutes. A man shouldn't be too short, you know."
"Ahem, all my classes are 45 minutes long. Can I take it that I passed the interview?" LingFan coughed to cover up his embarrassment, not expecting the other party to understand.
"Yes, you don't need to use honorifics anymore. As you said, this class will also be paid."
"Then I'd like to thank Sister Su first." LingFan stood up and expressed his gratitude to Su Wen.
"Pfft, no problem. My little girl will still need your guidance in the future."
"Of course, may I know how much you charge for a class?" LingFan couldn't help but ask about the salary.
"How about 300 for a 45-minute class?" Su Wen pondered for a moment and gave a price.
"Isn't that a bit high? I think it can be lower." LingFan was surprised, as this class was not stressful for him, and 300 per class was a considerable income for him.
"There's no problem, LingFan. I don't think it's high at all. I've seen many teachers, but you are the best I've seen in terms of teaching quality, and Moran can accept your teaching, which is also very important."
"So don't worry about it, I think I'm taking advantage of you." Su Wen added with a light laugh, seeing that LingFan wanted to say something else.
"Thank you, Sister Su, I understand." LingFan thought for a moment, and since he needed the money, and the other party must have her reasons for saying so, he agreed.
"Then let's have class every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:30, LingFan, what do you think?"
"Two and a half hours, including break time, would be equivalent to three classes. But Sister Su, I live quite far away, and it takes more than an hour to get here by bus. How about two classes?" LingFan considered his habit of staying up late playing games and thought it might be better to leave some leeway.
"That's not a problem; leave it to me." Su Wen took out her phone and made a call.
After putting down the phone, Su Wen had a question she wanted to ask.
"I'll ask a redundant question, LingFan, why did you think of becoming a tutor? If you don't feel comfortable answering, you don't have to."
"Well, it's not a secret. I live alone and need to earn some money for my own use." LingFan didn't think the question was worth avoiding. He was just a poor kid; it's not like he was likely to be kidnapped.
Su Wen didn't respond after hearing this, but she guessed a bit about LingFan's situation. He had nothing valuable on him, and even his phone was a very cheap one.
However, she didn't expect LingFan to live alone. She could just ask Lan Xiaoyue about the details later.
"Then I'll advance you the money for twelve classes." Su Wen thought for a moment and decided to provide LingFan with some advance payment. She wasn't worried that LingFan would pack up and leave. Moreover, a few thousand yuan was too little for her pocket money.
Without giving LingFan a chance to refuse, she handed him 3,600 yuan in cash immediately. LingFan saw this and had no choice but to accept it. After giving Su Wen a receipt, he talked to Su Wen about Su Moran's first class. Then he checked the time on his phone and decided to leave.
He needed to find a place to eat and then head to the market in the afternoon.Declining Su Wen's invitation to have lunch, Su Wen sent LingFan to the front gate. Upon opening the door, LingFan noticed a man in a suit standing not far away, appearing as if he had been waiting for quite some time.
"This is my family's driver, surname Zhang. Let him drive you back later. On Saturday mornings, Uncle Zhang will pick you up." Su Wen then informed Uncle Zhang about LingFan's situation. The man in the suit nodded, indicating he understood.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Su Jie, but I have other things to attend to this afternoon. Maybe next time. I'll send you my address later."
"Alright, take care on the road."
"Oh, actually, Su Jie, I left my notebook on the sofa. It's my math notes from sixth grade. Please give it to Su Moran, it should be helpful to her."
After the small talk, LingFan was in a great mood and headed towards the direction of the woods. He planned to find a place nearby to have a casual meal and give it a try in the afternoon.
Having already passed one, the pressure on himself was not as intense. He's really lucky, Su Moran is a well-behaved girl and not stupid either, there is still hope for improving her grades. Receiving money from others to help them with their affairs, LingFan unconsciously grinned at the thought.