From outside you could already tell how big the office area was, and once inside it was even more obvious.
Just the institution lobby you see when the elevator doors open is close to a hundred square ters.
The interior decoration is also very good: bookshelves, fresh and minimalist coffee tables and sofas, and all kinds of institutional introductions and famous-teacher bios hanging on the walls.
You can tell from the décor alone that this is no ordinary institution.
It’s much stronger and more professional than a typical education center.
"Hello, you two. Are you here to ask about after‑school tutoring? I’m sorry, but our institution has stopped enrolling students." As Chen Yang and Li Han stepped out of the elevator, a front‑desk staffer ca up at once and politely apologized to them.
"Hi, we’re not here about tutoring. We’re friends of Teacher Jin, here to see her." Chen Yang explained.
"You’re friends of Teacher Jin? Oh, I’m so sorry, please, co in, co in." The receptionist realized and imdiately ushered them in with a smile.
She then arranged for the two of them to sit in a tea room, pouring tea while continuing to apologize to Chen Yang and Li Han.
"I’m really sorry, you two, I thought you were parents. My mistake." the receptionist said politely.
In an educational institution, it’s perfectly normal to have this kind of misunderstanding, so naturally Chen Yang and Li Han didn’t take it to heart.
"It’s fine, misunderstandings like this are normal. Is Principal Jin here today? We’re in a bit of a hurry to talk with her." Li Han asked courteously.
"Principal Jin is on site. I’ve already asked soone to notify her, she should be here very soon." The receptionist answered with a smile.
"Okay."
Li Han nodded and didn’t say anything more.
After waiting quietly with Chen Yang for about two or three minutes, Jin Shixuan ca into the tea room, wearing professional attire and a staff badge.
"President Chen, Li Han, I’m so sorry to keep you waiting. Our institution happened to be running an open class today, so I went to sit in on it, and I didn’t expect you to arrive so quickly." Jin Shixuan hurried in, looking a bit rushed.
"Shixuan, what are you being polite with for? I know you’re busy. We barely waited, just two minutes." When Li Han saw Jin Shixuan, a broad smile imdiately spread across her face and she stood up to shake her hand.
"Hehe, long ti no see, Li Han. You’ve almost forgotten about this bestie of yours lately, haven’t you? How can I not be a bit polite?" Jin Shixuan joked.
"What are you talking about? How could I forget you?" Li Han pretended to be annoyed, and the two bantered for a mont.
From their interaction, it was clear they usually got along pretty well.
"Hehe, okay, I was just kidding. Co, sit down and have so tea first." With a warm smile, Jin Shixuan graciously invited Li Han to sit, then picked up the teapot on the table and poured Chen Yang and Li Han each a steaming cup of tea.
After they had so tea, the three finally got down to business.
"President Chen, after we got back from Lihe Village yesterday, our institution held a eting. We have absolutely no complaints about the school’s teaching environnt, and after my coordination..."
"Most of the teachers in our institution would like to join your school to teach."
After giving a brief overview, Jin Shixuan took out a very thick stack of docunts, placed it in front of Chen Yang, and said, "President Chen, these are the résumés of all the teachers currently willing to go teach at your school. Please have a look."
"Thank you for the trouble, Ms. Jin." Chen Yang didn’t state his position right away. He just nodded with a smile and then carefully went through the teacher résumés that Jin Shixuan had handed over.
These résumés had clearly been specially processed, containing only key information while all the tedious bits had been streamlined.
That made it easier for Chen Yang to review all the docunts quickly.
After going through them, Chen Yang was very satisfied with the qualifications of the teachers from Jin Shixuan’s institution.
Their degrees were not only solid, but almost all of them were seasoned teachers with five or more years of teaching experience.
Most of these résumés would have no problem landing positions at already well‑established major schools, let alone at Chen Yang’s newly built, not‑yet‑opened school.
The quality of a school ultimately hinges on teaching quality, not the physical environnt.
Chen Yang understood this very well.
While the environnt is a bonus, the most important thing is the professionalism of the teachers.
That’s why he attached so much importance to teacher recruitnt.
"Ms. Jin, your teachers’ qualifications are excellent, no problem at all. I’m prepared to sign every one of them!" After glancing through, Chen Yang agreed on the spot.
This answer delighted Jin Shixuan.
She had originally thought Chen Yang would at least eliminate one or two, but she hadn’t expected him to be so decisive and agree to sign them all in one go.
"Really? That’s wonderful, President Chen. Our teachers are all highly professional, please rest assured." Jin Shixuan said, face full of excitent.
"Hehe, Li Han has already told about how strong your institution is, so I’m quite at ease. These résumés actually aren’t the most important part; the main reason I ca today is to see our teachers in action in the classroom." Chen Yang said with an easy smile.
Jin Shixuan imdiately caught on: "Oh, I see. Then it’s just perfect, President Chen. Our last class is in the middle of an open lesson right now. If you and Li Han have ti, we can go over and sit in together."
"That way you can also get a feel for our teachers’ teaching styles."
She stood up and extended the invitation.
The résumés on paper looked great, but what Chen Yang really wanted to see was the substance, so he didn’t stand on ceremony. Smiling, he rose and followed Jin Shixuan to observe the open class.
After going around once, Chen Yang was still very satisfied.
In the end, after so discussion, they signed a collective contract on the spot, and at the sa ti settled the salary structure, benefits, and other terms.
In fact, Chen Yang didn’t fuss too much over the salary and benefits.
In his view, as long as the teaching quality is there, paying a bit more in salary is no big deal.
Teaching cos first—that’s the original intention behind him starting this school.
"President Chen, thank you so much! I hope our future cooperation goes smoothly and that we can build a top‑tier institution together."
Seeing the contracts signed, no one was happier than Jin Shixuan.
These past days, she’d been at her wits’ end.
She’d been racking her brains over how to lead the institution to find a new path.
The crackdown on off‑campus tutoring had left them struggling to move forward and forced them to look for another way.
She hadn’t expected Chen Yang to show up at such a critical mont.
And he was so straightforward, signing all of her institution’s teachers in one go. With that, one major worry was off her mind.
"Ms. Jin, saying thank you is too polite. This is a win‑win situation; there’s no need for anyone to thank anyone." Chen Yang was just as pleased. After all, signing dozens of teachers at once also solved a major headache for him.
Dozens of teachers might not be a huge number, but they were enough to et the imdiate needs.
By the ti the school’s construction was completed, even if he didn’t sign any additional teachers, these dozens alone would be enough to get the school up and running.
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