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However, Gu Tong's words reminded Xiao Ruo that if their village school in Houling Village really produced a scholar and a graduate, coupled with proper publicity, why would they fear not having teachers come?
Not only teachers, if their private school truly gained prestige, it could attract a number of students from out of town. Then it would be just as Uncle Gu said, not only would she no longer have to subsidize the private school each year, it could also bring profit to the village!
However, everything has two sides. If the number of outsiders in the village increases, the minor impact would be disturbing the villagers' normal lives, but the major impact would be eroding the villagers' simplicity, which concerns the entire Houling Village. It's not something she can decide alone.
Gu Tong understood Xiao Ruo's concerns and didn't push further; instead, he started talking about the farm, and this topic lasted until nightfall.
