255, Send Liu Baoer to school (please complete order)
"What you said makes sense. Go to Japan and ask your mentor first."
"Although it has been confirmed that my sister will study in Kenya, there are many universities in Kenya. Which university she will study in still needs to be paid attention to..."
Bai Xiongqi agreed.
He agreed very much with Bai Gui's choice.
Although you should study abroad wherever you go, sometimes you still need to analyze the strong majors of each university, whether the tutor has connections in the school, etc. It does not mean that you can just study abroad casually. At this time, you need to put more thought into choosing a university.
It will be much easier to study abroad in the future.
"Forget it, let's not talk about these annoying things. You and Xiuzhu just got married..."
"I won't disturb you anymore."
Bai Xiongqi talked for a few more words, stood up and said goodbye.
He is in hot demand right now. He says he is taking a break, but in fact he is busy with a lot of things.
Soon, Bai Xiong got dressed up and left by car from Bai Mansion.
…
After visiting my uncle Bai Xiongqi.
Bai Gui has no reason to stay in the Bai Mansion anymore. He doesn't really care. It doesn't matter how long he stays. Anyway, he is now the legitimate uncle of the Bai Mansion and he is not afraid of any gossip.
He even thought about staying in Bai Xiuzhu's boudoir for a while.
But...his sister Liu Baoer is still around.
Liu Baoer had just arrived, so he had to take Liu Baoer's feelings into consideration.
So after disturbing the Bai Mansion for a while, I took a rickshaw to the Bai Mansion at No. 12 Luohua Hutong.
As for Bai Xiuzhu, she stayed in Bai Mansion temporarily.
Logically speaking, after three days of marriage, a woman has to go back to her parents' home to visit relatives, usually staying for seven days. This is called "returning to the door" or "guining". However, Qin Province is too far away from Yanjing, so Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu got married.
Since then, Bai Xiuzhu has been living in Bailu Village and cannot return to Beijing. But now that she has returned to Yanjing, she has to follow etiquette and make such a trip...
At the same time, Bai Xiuzhu also wanted to have a private chat with Mrs. Bai and reminisce about the past, so it was not convenient for her to come with Bai Gui.
"This is the house I bought when I returned to China."
"I'll let Lao Li get to know you later, and we'll live in this house from now on..."
Bai Gui said to Liu Baoer.
"yes, Sir."
Liu Baoer nodded.
Knock on the door.
"Master, you are back."
"I will clean the room for you and prepare for bathing."
Lao Li opened the side door of Bai Zhai and talked as usual.
But when he saw the girl dressed as a schoolgirl following Bai Gui, his eyelids jumped, and he immediately remembered the classic teapot theory that Bai Gui had mentioned, and he secretly admired it.
He received a wedding gift from the White House a few days ago.
I know that my boss and the daughter of the White House are married.
As for Miss Baifu, he had seen her before, and she was obviously not this one.
"What are you thinking about? This is my sister!"
Bai Gui was very good at observing words and expressions. Although Lao Li's expression was very obscure, he still caught something and said angrily.
No matter how respectful a servant is, he will always criticize his master's family affairs.
This is normal.
As long as you control your mouth and don't spread rumors, you are considered qualified.
"It turns out to be Miss."
Old Li was relieved.
He knows a little about Bai Gui's family.
After all, he is also the butler of the White House.
"Although I haven't returned to the White House during this period, your courtyard has been well kept. It shows that you clean it carefully every day."
Bai Gui walked around casually and saw that Bai Zhai looked different from when he left, and said with satisfaction.
He returned to Yanjing suddenly this time and did not say hello to Lao Li.
There is no need to say hello to Lao Li.
"I can't repay the kindness my employer has shown me, so I will definitely do some hard work."
"Cleaning the yard is your duty."
Lao Li replied.
When he saw this house before, the yard was full of weeds, as tall as half a man, but he didn't bother to pay attention to it. After all, it had little to do with him.
He is just a housekeeper.
Then Bai Gui bought the house, hired him as a housekeeper, gave him a good salary, and taught him the skill of raising horses. After he learned the art of raising horses, generations of his ancestors and grandchildren would have no worries about food and drink.
Not to mention that Bai Gui solved the schooling problem for his grandson, which was a major event in changing the family.
Under such great kindness and kindness, if he doesn't do his best, he won't be able to spare himself.
"You first pack up a room for my sister. Well, by the way, I'm going to have my hair slimmed in the afternoon... There are some old ladies there. My sister lives with a girl, so some things are always inconvenient..."
"Hire two, one to cook and one to wait on people."
Bai Gui entered the study room, read the book for a while, and said.
In the past, he was the only one in the white house, and it was no big deal if only Lao Li took care of it. But now that Liu Baoer has moved in, he has to hire the old lady.
For example, Brother Xun hired three old ladies to serve his mother and his first wife. In addition to food and accommodation, each old lady received two silver dollars per month.
This little money is a drop in the bucket for a great writer like Brother Xun.
"It's the boss."
Lao Li hesitated for a while and nodded in agreement.
He originally wanted to recommend his family members to work as servants in Bai Zhai. Neither his own wife nor his son's mother-in-law had good positions. Although the salary here in Bai Zhai was the market price, it was not necessarily much higher than elsewhere.
The advantage is that the owner is easy-going and doesn't have to worry about anything. He just has to do his duty and life is easy.
But after thinking about it, since my boss didn’t say this, he was probably afraid of taboos.
If it is really a wealthy family with countless servants and a whole family as servants, then it won't be a big deal.
But if there are only a few servants and they are all occupied by himself, this is turning against the guests.
It’s so taboo!
The next day.
Bai Gui took Liu Baoer to Beiman Girls' School.
In the early years of the Republic of China, women's education had just started, and there were not many female students enrolled. After the abdication of the Qing Dynasty, the government strongly encouraged women's education, so the threshold for women's schools was not very high...
But having said that, there are still many invisible and hidden thresholds.
It’s really hard for ordinary people to enter a girls’ school!
Otherwise, the things that Aunt Wang can think of will not be thought of by others.
After graduating from a girls' school, a woman's worth doubles, and many famous families rush to get engaged...
There are few female students enrolled in schools. This cannot be easily summed up in one feudal thought.
If it's profitable, everyone will flock to it!
"Our Beiman Girls' School, according to common sense, generally does not accept students from non-church girls' schools."
"But since it is Mr. Bai who has spoken, on behalf of the school, I welcome your sister to our Beiman Girls' School."
The Academic Affairs Office of Beiman Girls' School.
Principal Mai Meide glanced at Liu Baoer's graduation certificate and said.
"This matter involves Principal Raumai."
"Beiman Girls' School... I will donate 300 silver dollars in my own name to fund the school."
Bai Gui frowned, as if he thought of something, and said with a smile.
With his reputation and having served in Beiman Girls' School, it would not be difficult for Liu Baoer to join the school.
At this moment, Principal Maimed gave him face.
However, he heard some other information from Principal Maimed's words.
Mission school!
In a few years, there will be a well-known movement to reclaim the right to education.
Mission schools bear the brunt.
After all, as Principal Mai Meide said, church schools generally do not transfer non-church students, but focus on cultivating them from an early age. This will provide convenience for their missionary work. Otherwise, for students like Liu Baoer, their outlook on life has basically been shaped.
It is even more difficult to preach again.
Therefore, the government is in opposition to the church schools to a certain extent.
He didn't want to leave any favors behind, so he said he was willing to donate three hundred silver dollars to fund the school.
It's unclear, but in the eyes of ordinary people, the three hundred silver dollars actually meant that he bought a place for Liu Baoer to attend school.
It’s not a gift from a favor!
If you encounter some trouble in the future, you can use this as an excuse.
In fact, according to common sense, this kind of trouble will have little impact on him. But if you can avoid one or two disputes, try to avoid them. If one trouble is not resolved, there will be more and more troubles.
A good reputation is built in such small steps.
"Mr. Bai plans to donate three hundred silver dollars?"
"Then I would like to thank Mr. Bai on behalf of the school..."
Principal Maimed obviously didn't think as much as Bai Gui thought. When she heard that Bai Gui was willing to donate, and the donation was three hundred silver dollars, which was not a small donation, she smiled on her face.
Three hundred silver dollars is a drop in the bucket compared to the huge funds needed to run Beiman Girls' School.
But it’s really not a small number.
"Beiman Girls' School sets an example for girls' education..."
"I have little moral character and little talent. I have made some money from writing over the years. Donating a little is not a big deal."
Bai Gui said modestly.
Although Beiman Girls' School is a church school, it has made considerable contributions to the development of domestic education. He donated money to fund the school, which is not a waste of money.
After he finished speaking, he immediately took out three checks from foreign banks and handed them over.
At the same time, I also received a donation certificate from Principal Mai.
"Bao'er, you should enroll in school now."
"I'll come and pick you up in the evening."
Bai Gui said.
Liu Baoer is now alone in Yanjing and is not very safe. As the eldest brother, he also needs help. As time goes by and he gets to know some classmates, he won't need to worry too much.
However, during the initial period, he still needed to pick him up and drop him off in person.
"yes, Sir."
Liu Baoer promised.
She was taken away by Principal Maimed, and soon she changed into a close-fitting Beiman girls' school uniform and walked out.
Although the uniforms of most girls' schools in the early Republic of China were blue clothes and black skirts, there were still subtle differences, and the differences were quite large. The uniforms of Yage Girls' School and the uniforms of Beiman Girls' School were only roughly similar in form.
"Very good. You can go to school in peace and I'll take my leave."
"I still know the dismissal time of Beiman Girls' School, and I will definitely pick you up on time."
Bai Gui consoled him.
"Then...just wait for big brother to pick me up."
Liu Baoer replied.
She was in a girls' school just now and felt insecure. Bai Gui's words at this moment made her relax a little.
Out of the school gate.
Bai Gui walked out of the alley of Dafange City where Beiman Girls' School is located.
He glanced at the teahouse at the entrance of the alley.
I thought of Erqiangzi.
Er Qiangzi was a rickshaw driver he met when he first came to Yanjing, and he hired him for a while.
After leaving Yanjing, the contract was terminated.
"I have dealt with Liu's Car Dealer. It would be a bit troublesome to hire people from other car dealers. The price of the rickshaws hired is quite reasonable, and they are all new Japanese cars..."
"When I get back, let Lao Li go to Liu's Car Dealership."
Bai Guixin thought.
It was still early, and he didn't plan to drink tea in the teahouse and wait for Liu Baoer to finish school.
"Go to Xizhen Alley, No. 7 Baifu."
He called a rickshaw and said.
Soon, we arrived at Baifu.
When the disciples of the Bai Mansion saw that my uncle was coming, they didn't do much to stop him.
An hour later.
He walked out of Bai Xiuzhu's boudoir contentedly.