Chapter 50: Small Company’s Dilemma (1/2)

Liu Li’s company was located near the Cultural Square in Chaoyang District of the provincial city.

After making arrangements, Zhao Qingfeng went to the bank to open an account and deposit money, then took a bus to Li Ming Clothing Company.

Meanwhile.

Shen Lingyao stood somewhat awkwardly in the county talent market, holding a piece of paper that read: Piano Tutor.

When she learned of Zhao Qingfeng’s plan to start his own business, her first thought was to raise some money.

However, her savings were running low, with only a little over 600 yuan left, far from enough to buy a computer.

She had thought about selling her MP3 player but couldn’t bring herself to do it.

It was a birthday gift from Zhao Qingfeng, who had walked back in the rain to give it to her, making it very sentimental.

Teaching piano seemed a better idea.

Having studied piano since she was young, she was capable of training a child to a grade ten level.

The only difficulty was that she had never done this before.

Her family was always financially comfortable, her parents doted on her, and since it was just before the university entrance exams, they would definitely not agree to her tutoring.

So.

She used the excuse of explaining problems to Zhang Yang and sneaked out.

“I don’t want to ask my parents for money. If Brother Qingfeng finds out I’m asking my parents for money, he’ll definitely make fun of me.”

“It’s better to earn my own money. What he can do, I can do too!”

“Hmph, Brother Qingfeng, let’s see who earns more money this week.”

“If you deceive me and end up playing games all day with the computer, I’ll definitely twist your ears…”

Shen Lingyao was lost in thought, her head bowed.

Thinking about the sweet moment from the night before, she couldn’t help but bite her lip shyly.

Just then.

A stern-looking woman with a chubby boy approached her and asked in a harsh tone, “Young lady, you teach piano? How much per lesson, and how do you charge?”

Shen Lingyao’s piano skills were not just at a grade ten level.

Her music theory knowledge was solid, and she had a good grasp of scales, arpeggios, chords, and rhythm, capable of independently playing some very complex and difficult pieces.

Unsure about the pricing.

She remembered Shen Kuo mentioning paying someone else 200 yuan per lesson.

Shen Lingyao thought for a moment and was about to speak when the woman interrupted her, “Can we do 30 yuan per lesson? If that’s okay, let’s go now, and you’ll have to give us a free trial lesson first, okay?”

Thirty yuan was probably the lowest rate in the entire county.

This was Shen Lingyao’s first time tutoring, and after waiting an hour without any business, she hesitated for five seconds but eventually nodded.

The woman looked pleased and took Shen Lingyao back to her house.

Upon arriving, she handed Shen Lingyao 30 yuan and then said, “Today, we’ll have two lessons. I’m paying you for one, and one is free. My son is very smart, so you need to ensure teaching quality, or you’ll have to refund me.”

Despite her tough treatment of Zhao Qingfeng, Shen Lingyao was still a naive young girl.

She thought, if it’s 30, then let it be. It’s better than nothing.

Thirty yuan a lesson, ten lessons for 300 yuan. As long as she taught a hundred lessons and added Zhao Qingfeng’s contribution, they could buy a computer, preventing him from always going to the internet café.

Shen Lingyao started the lesson.

The boy, in his teens, was a spoiled brat, both naughty and clumsy.

He wouldn’t listen to Shen Lingyao’s music theory lessons, shouting and running around.

Anxious, Shen Lingyao raised her voice, “Can’t you behave? How can I teach you like this! (╯﹏╰)b”

That was a mistake.

The pampered boy immediately started crying.

The woman hurried over and, after hearing from her son that Shen Lingyao had raised her voice, scolded her, “How can you be a teacher? Do you even know how to be one? You scared my child to tears! I’m fining you one lesson. Today you’ll teach three lessons, or I’ll go to your school and complain about you!”

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