Chapter 80: Sunflower Garden School

The boys already finished bathing and now Bai Yi Mo is saying something about asking Bai Yi Ling to help her wash their clothes. Bai Yi Ling still stood up in the ends and asking the boys to put in their dirty clothes into the washing machine.

Bai Yi Yang and Bai Yi Chen finally can sit to talk.

"I spoke with the Head village, he said, since now is not a busy time for the farmers, they surely have spare time to find extra income. It's just that he said that he will ask around first before saying it for sure. When he asked me how many people do we need, I told him that we have 5 acres to be cleaned and they are just bushes. He said 10 people can finish the work within two days. The appropriate salary will be 200-300 yuan per day per person, actually he said it can be less but I told him that we won't be able to prepare meal, so just take it as a food allowance." Bai Yi Chen said.

"En, that is doable. Ge, you did well, lets go with 280 yuan bah." Bai Yi Yang said. She thinks it is already enough, Bai Yi Chen salary at the factory is not even 200 yuan per day. Of course she don't want to follow that example, but if she gave too much, it is also not appropriate.

"Alright." Bai Yi Chen said.

"How about making the road?" She ask.

"This matter, Head Village Li said that she know someone, the pay is based on hour, but he only know about that. He said, if we wanted to make a road, then we need to talk to that person directly. He called the person but he was busy at the moment, he is only free next week." Bai Yi Chen said.

"Oh really? Yeah, I think Head Village is correct. We need to make a road, then we need to make it properly. Did you get their number?" Bai Yi Yang said.

"Yeah, got it. Do you want me to arrange this?" He asked.

"Then I will be thankful." Bai Yi Yang nod. Bai Yi Chen is capable of taking care of this, she will let him do it.

Bai Yi Yang then ask the children where they wanted to sleep tonight. They all wanted to sleep in the living room so Bai Yi Yang just arrange a quilt as their bed and also give them another big blanket. After that, they are all already sleepy, well, except the boys. Bai Yi Yang and her sisters enter the bedroom and Bai Yi Chen also return to sleep, he is too tired today following Bai Yi Yang around. Bai Yi Yang let the boys do what they want and remind them to turn off the light before sleeping.

She thinks it was passed 12 midnight when they boys stop chatting with each other, they also seems to had gone to sit under the sky and eat snacks, tell stories about their childish dream, eat snacks again. Of course this is what TongTong told her the next morning. The cat has been spying on the boys all night, and the most important thing it repeatedly emphasised is that they didn't brush their teeth after eating snacks.

Bai Yi Yang who woke up before 6 am laugh when she heard this. She just said to TongTong that she will scold Bai Yi Mo later before start making breakfast. She make a simple rice congee with basic seasoning, a big bowl of steamed eggs, and also boiled salted eggs.

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Bai Yi Yang then woke up Bai Yi Ling to eat a quick breakfast. They finished eating in 15 minutes and quickly wash up.

Bai Yi Yang wear her white plain buttoned shirt paired with her denim skirt. She choose a simple white colour stocking and wear her sneaker. Her hair is leave loose and she wear a silver hairpin. Bai Yi Ling also changed her clothes. Bai Yi Yang help tie her hair into a ponytail and tie a small blue ribbon on it.

After that bringing the bags that they already prepared last night, the two of them leave the house before 7.00 am. They held hand as they walk to the village bus stop.

Bai Yi Ling is very happy, one is because she can go to her dream class, second is because she was repeatedly praised by people in the bus stop. She will nod and said thank you softly when she was praised. Which girl doesn't like being pretty? She thinks, she is becoming more like Bai Yi Fang who only only like pretty things.

They didn't ride the first van that stopped because it was full after a few people ride it. The second van was the driver uncle that they recognised.

"Eh, only the two of you today? The seat in front is empty, come sit here." The driver uncle recognise them immediately. Bai Yi Yang and Bai Yi Ling gladly took the seat in front. It is an adult man seat but the two of them can sit comfortably.

"How are you Uncle Tang?" Bai Yi Yang ask.

"Good, good." The driver uncle surname Tang answer with a friendly smile.

"Where are you heading to?" He asked.

"It's a tuition centre called Sunflower Garden School." Bai Yi Yang said.

"Ohh, I know that place. It is not far from town. It is a housing area, I will drop you at the bus stop there." He said.

"You are sending your younger sister there?" Driver Tang said.

"Yes. We came to register today, this is my sister first day at that school." Bai Yi Yangs said.

"Yatou, I only heard about that place before. How much is the tuition fee? If it is okay, I also want to send my son there to learn English." An aunt sitting behind ask.

"150 yuan for registrations, 50 yuan per class. One class is 4 hours." Bai Yi Yang said.

"So expensive." The aunt suddenly loss interest. 50 yuan can buy a lot of meat, paying that much for 1 class is too expensive. Just learn at school bah.

"Yes. We are also just trying out, the reviews is good." Bai Yi Yang smile. She knows that it is really a bit expensive fir villagers. That's why they also can't afford it before. Having more food is more important.

"Learning is good." Driver Tang comment.

"Then, do they provide transportation for the children too? I heard some tuition centre do that." Driver Tang asked.

"They don't. That's why I am worried too. Uncle Tang, Xiao Ling finished her class is at 8.00 am and finished at 12.00 pm every Saturday, is it possible if I ask her to wait for your van? I don't really trust other people." Bai Yi Yang said.

"Of course that is doable. You all are good kids, my van passed through the village bus stop at 7.30 am, and leave the town at 12.00 pm. This Xiao Ling yatou don't have to wait long." Driver Tang said.

"Then thank you Uncle Tang in advance." Bai Yi Yang said.

"Thank you Uncle Tang." Bai Yi Ling also said.

"No problem, no problem." Driver Tang smile.

After that, along the way Bai Yi Yang chat with Driver Tang. When they arrived at the bus stop, Driver Tang even point out the building not far away from the bus stop.

Bai Yi Yang scan the code and said her thanks, their fee is 6 yuan in total, 3 yuan for both her and Bai Yi Ling, he reasoning is similar, since she occupied a seat, she will pay a full price. Driver Tang really cannot argue with her.

Bai Yi Yang walk to the building with Bai Yi Ling, it is already 7.45 am. They are a bit late but it is okay, Bai Yi Ling can join the class while she help her register.

Bai Yi Yang saw the sunflowers mural on the wall and smile, that's why this place is called Sunflower Garden School with no real sunflowers in sight. When they arrived in front of the school gate, Bai Yi Yang can see two female teacher at the door waiting for students.

"Hello, are you Miss Bai Yi Yang who called the other day? This must be Student Bai Yi Ling." One teacher step forward and greet them with smile. Based on her voice, this must be Miss Susan.

"Hello Miss Susan." Bai Yi Yang shake her hand and smile back.

"Hello Miss Susan." Bai Yi Ling bow.

"Good, good. Please come inside." She bring them inside.

This is actually a two storey house that is transformed into a tuition centre. There is a picture of students on the wall and they must have at least 30-40 students. They also meet 2 other teachers, all are female teachers. The place is bright and clean too, Bai Yi Yang looks satisfied.

"Miss Priscilla, can you bring Student Bai Yi Yang to the general class first, we will proceed with registration." Miss Susan said to another younger teacher. After that, Bai Yi Yang followed Miss Susan to the office for the registration.

"Miss Bai is..?" Miss Susan said.

"I am Bai Yi Ling's older sister." Bai Yi Yang smile.

"Very well. I am sure that you know a little about our tuition center. We have class for primary school student in the morning and secondary school student in the evening. Our primary school student are further divided in general, middle and advance class. Student Bai Yi Ling is in Grade 10, she can be in the middle or advance class based on the learning syllabus but for now, we will put her in the general class first. When we see understand her progress, we can change her class then." Miss Susan explain.

"I understand." Bai Yi Yang nod.

"So, this is the package for first time registration, we will provide exercise books, we also provide light snacks for the children during break time at 10.00 am. As for the safety while they are here, Miss Bai don't have to worry. We will not let any unauthorised people to bring them away." Miss Susan said.

Bai Yi Yang see the list of books and things that she payed for the registration. It was all in English.

"What do you mean by optional-transportation here? Do you provide transportation for students?" Bai Yi Yang ask. Miss Susan was amazed with her observation skills, most parents will just look and nod. That was because they send their children here like finding a babysitter.

"I have to apologise about this. Our school was going to start this service, but the other parents doesn't seems to be interested so it is still not available." Miss Susan said.

"I see, it's okay. I agree to enrol Bai Yi Yang here. Is there any condition such as giving notice in advance or anything?" Bai Yi Yang said.

"Our school value our students personal business, we will take attendance everyday, if the student came to our class then we will charge the fee, if not, then we will not. The tuition fee will be payed on the last week of the month. After 3 months of subsequent absents, then we will remove the name, the registration fee is also not refundable after registration." Miss Susan explain.

"Very well." Bai Yi Yang nod. Miss Susan then hand over the form and Bai Yi Yang immediately filled in the form with their details.

"Miss Bai you are 16 years old?" She said when she look over at Bai Yi Yang filling in the form.

"Yes. I think this is necessary so I will just be frank, we are actually orphans. My eldest brother is the family head and he is also 16 years old. However, Miss Susan doesn't have to worry, we will not default in paying Bai Yi Ling tuition fee." Bai Yi Yang smile.

Miss Susan actually doesn't have any doubts about this matter, she can trust Bai Yi Yang based on just how she and Bai Yi Ling conduct themselves. Who knows that they are actually orphans, quite pitiful.

"Of course." Miss Susan nod. She can see from their clothes they are wearing is a mid tier brand, the smartphone Student Bai Yi Ling holding just now is the same model as hers. They don't look like someone who lack money to pay the tuition. What more, their tuition is actually quite cheap. After that Bai Yi Yang settle the payment of the registration.

"Miss Susan, I am actually interested with the transportation services that your school offer, do tell me if you start implementing it in the future." Bai Yi Yang said.

"Of course, of course. Miss Bai, are you really not interested in joining our tuition class?" Miss Susan ask.

"No thanks. I am busy at home, there is no time to join extra classes." Bai Yi Yangs smile. Miss Susan nod.

"Do you mind if I talk with my sister for a while?" Bai Yi Yang said.

"No problem" Miss Susan enter the general class and call Bai Yi Ling. Bai Yi Ling walk out and she had a bright smile. Bai Yi Yang smile back.

"I am going back now. Remember, no pressure to do well, just have fun and learn a lot of things here. Drink you water too. When you return later, just wait for Uncle Tang. He said that if you are a bit late he will wait at the bus stop. His number is saved in your phone." Bai Yi Yang said.

"I understand. Jie, don't worry." Bai Yi Ling said.

"Alright. Go in then." Bai Yi Yang said.

Bai Yi Ling wave at her before entering the class again. She said goodbye to Miss Susan and wait for van at the bus stop.