Chapter 73 - Entering Official Employment (1/2)

A treasure chest that was flashing with silvery light dropped down right before him.

Sun Mo wanted to open it up immediately, but considering how there’d be a high chance of him wasting this treasure chest given his unlucky physique, he could only suppress the urge.

He’d better open it after patting the papaya girl to increase his luck.

“Here are two sets of teacher attire. If they are torn, you can go to the logistics department to get new ones.”

An Xinhui handed a stack of folded clothes to Sun Mo.

The sky blue material didn’t look extravagant, but it had a special meaning. Moreover, the school emblem on the left side of his chest represented the Central Province Academy’s recognition of his status as a teacher.

Right now, the Central Province Academy was in decline and the teachers’ reputation also dropped a little. More than ten years ago, the Central Province Academy’s teachers would be able to get their bills waived when they went out to eat or to buy things while wearing their uniforms.

Of course, the teachers weren’t short of this bit of money. It was just that this was a representation of their status and identity. It showed that they were respected and adored.

“How’s the salary?”

Sun Mo recalled his pathetic salary back in No.2 High School. He wasn’t even able to afford the down payment for a house. That was why he hadn’t managed to get a girlfriend until now.

He had no choice. Without a house, who’d want to be in a relationship with him?

An Xinhui didn’t expect that Sun Mo would ask this so blatantly, and she was a little stunned. Zhou Lin, who was at the side, had her eyes and mouth wide open.

(You are a teacher and should have your priorities on teaching and nurturing. You should be shy when talking about money. How can you take the initiative to ask about your salary? You were still saying earlier that you were going to prove yourself. How come you’ve become so mercenary now?)

If it wasn’t because An Xinhui had glared at her, Zhou Lin would have wanted to speak sarcastically toward him.

“100 taels per month!”

An Xinhui replied.

“Are there any other benefits?”

Sun Mo was very satisfied. To a teacher who was just converted into a permanent position, this salary wasn’t considered low. An ordinary family of three would only spend over 100 taels in a year.

“Food in the canteen and the residence is free. Moreover, there were the heatstroke prevention fee and warmth fee in summer and winter, as well as the gifts every festive. All of these add up to a lot of money.”

Zhou Lin spoke up quickly, her tone filled with a sense of superiority.

It was because she was very proud of this. After all, their school’s benefits weren’t bad compared to the Myriad Daos Academy.

“It seems that a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. The Central Province Academy doesn’t seem to be as dilapidated and poor as the rumors make it out to be?”

Sun Mo immediately retorted.

“You…”

Zhou Lin was so angry that she wanted to spew out blood. Could they have an enjoyable talk?

“Even if I have to have it hard, the teachers’ benefits won’t be reduced.”

An Xinhui explained. This was how she had been doing this. Over the past two years, the Central Province Academy’s funds had been reaching its end, but she had never reduced all these expenses.

The scholarships were also given out as usual. It was because some poor students had to rely on scholarships to be able to continue their studies.

Sun Mo looked at An Xinhui, not knowing what to say. Although her moon-white long robe had been washed cleanly, it was apparent that she had been wearing it for a few years based on the degree it was wearing out.

To a 3-star great teacher, such clothes were too shabby.

“Is that so? Then I’ll rest at ease and eat braised meat every meal. It’s free anyway!” After saying that, Sun Mo patted his clothes. “Is there anything else? If not, then I’ll be leaving!”

“That’s all!”

An Xinhui instructed, “Zhou Lin, bring Sun Mo to take a look at the office and to familiarize with the other teachers.”

“Let’s go!”

Zhou Lin had a strong urge to strangle Sun Mo to death. Eat meat for every meal? Eldest Miss hadn’t eaten any meat for very long. The meals she had every day were all very simple.

After Sun Mo left, An Xinhui had just sat down when she heard his voice ringing out from outside.

“Which date is the salary paid out? There won’t be any delays, right?”

“If I bring students to the canteen for meals, can their meals be waived? No? Then what about half price?”

“The free food can’t be of a limited quantity, right?”

Sun Mo’s voice was very pleasant, sounding warm as if sunlight was shining down on one’s body, giving off a sense of security. However, the things he was saying now were deserving of a beating.

An Xinhui could imagine how angry Zhou Lin would be.

“I didn’t expect that Sun Mo would change so much after a few years. He has such a sharp tongue now!”

An Xinhui couldn’t help but smile. Even the fatigue she had been feeling over the past few days had suddenly lightened by a lot. She recalled the scene she saw the other day where the 4-star great teacher Yue Rongbo was trying to fight for Sun Mo.

“It seems that you’re something, to be able to recruit five students. Will you let me see you in a different light one more time?”

An Xinhui mumbled then went back to her work. There were only six months left.

The Central Province Academy’s situation was very bad and they couldn’t afford to lose anymore. If they still didn’t manage to get a good ranking in this year’s league tournament, they’d be removed from their title as a famous school.

If that were to happen, they wouldn’t be able to get back up again.

…

The Central Province Academy hoped that the teachers could have exchanges and learn from each other, helping each other to improve. Therefore, they had a big office concept.

Within an office, there’d be great teachers of different levels, ranging from 2-star great teachers to newly employed teachers.

Of course, great teachers who were 3-star or above wouldn’t be included. All of them had their own private offices.

“It’s over here. The table on the left is yours. If you have any problems, you can ask the other teachers.”

After saying that, Zhou Lin quickly left. She was afraid that if she continued to stay here, she wouldn’t be able to hold back and want to beat up Sun Mo. This guy’s tongue was too sharp.

The teachers knew that there’d be a new guy joining today. So when they heard sounds, they couldn’t help but look up.