The Infinite Heavens Run Away

Chapter 3 1.3 Entrance Tuition
Chapter 1 I work as an agent for the American Empire
1.3 Enrollment and tutoring

"Jonathan, this is yours." Johnson smiled and handed over a bank card. "A total of 73.65 US dollars in cash donations have been received. I would like to add that this is 100 million, which is also your growth fund. You must properly manage it." Keep it for safekeeping. BOB has introduced you to me, and I believe you are a smart boy."

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Johnson, I understand what you mean." Deng Feng took it with a serious expression.

"You're welcome. If you need anything, tell me in time. After all, we are a family and we should help each other, right?" Johnson smiled with satisfaction, turned and left.

Deng Feng breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head with a wry smile.Fortunately, he has been involved in society for many years. Otherwise, looking at the kind face of the person just now, it seems that he is a kind-hearted and wealthy philanthropist. If it were not for the initial communication with the banana lawyer, he would have almost believed it. .

There are many growth funds worth one million, especially in 100. This number was already huge.But Johnson's meaning was obvious. He already knew all the conversations he had with the banana lawyer, and he had no intention of hiding the reason for his adoption.

In fact, the true purpose of this type of "charity" is basically the typical "understand everything", or "see through but don't tell" type. Banana Lawyer has experienced many similar situations and is simply too lazy to think about it again. I followed the procedure as soon as I encountered one, but I didn’t expect to encounter someone special this time.

Now that it’s been said, it’s easy to say it. Mr. Johnson’s meaning is very clear. From now on, it’s hello to you and me to everyone. I won’t treat you badly. Don’t go too far. The “Growth Fund” has been handed over to you. , please pay attention to yourself in the future, if you cause any disharmony or spend too much money, don’t expect me to do anything.

To understand it from another direction, in the future, apart from these, or this 100 million US dollars, he will not spend another cent for himself.

As for Johnson's wife, Deng Feng had only met him a few times in total, and all of them were in public events. In private, Mrs. Lina Johnson had never visited him once - Mrs. Johnson was a typical "no profit, no early" type. , except for a few people in the family, everyone else is basically divided into "useful" and "useless", and they are treated differently, without any concealment, and without the slightest guilt.

The good news is that Deng Feng’s expenses are not large.

The biggest spending item is education, and it is naturally impossible for San Antonio Private High School to charge him any additional fees. What he needs to pay is only his own food expenses at school and his usual living expenses.Outside of school, it is nothing more than basic necessities of life, as long as you save some money, it will not be a lot.

Accommodation is in Johnson's villa. In addition, the school also arranges dormitories for all students, usually four-person rooms. Naturally, these do not cost money, and the same goes for meals. A symbolic meal fee is enough.Daily clothes are also easy to handle. In addition to cash donations, Deng Feng actually received many other things, such as clothes and shoes.

In addition, there are also shopping coupons and vouchers given by some merchants. For at least three to five years, Deng Feng will not have to pay extra for clothes.The only problem is going out. Deng Feng plans to buy himself a mountain bike. San Antonio Private High School is not far away, but it takes about ten minutes to ride.

June 1995, 6, San Antonio private high school.

"Well, I don't know what to say. Your academic performance is absolutely fine. In fact, after seeing your math, physics, and chemistry scores, I think you don't have to worry about other aspects. I've always heard about China's basic education world. Top, I am honored to see you today. However, your performance in English, geography, and history let me know that God is still fair." Principal Antonio commented with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Principal." Deng Feng was a little dumbfounded.

Although I have been away from school for a long time, some simple courses for junior high school students are still fine.The three courses of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry are all very easy, much easier than Chinese students. In addition, there is obvious weakness in this exam, so it would be really weird if I can't pass it.

However, he was a science student who could not get into college, so it was obvious that he was a little embarrassed when he looked at the liberal arts questions.In addition, because my English is not good, I can’t understand many questions at all, so my grades will naturally not be very good.

"Lucy, come here." After Principal Antonio said, the European and American plump beauty sitting outside came in with a big vagina that was obviously beyond the norm.

"Jonathan, your proficiency is already higher than that of most 7th grade students, but your English is very poor. Therefore, even if you have completed 7th grade, you will enter 8th grade at the beginning of school. It is now during the summer vacation, and we will start school in September, so , you have three months to solve this problem. As for the solution, not far from Mr. Johnson’s villa is Chinatown. There are many training institutions there specifically for new American personnel. As far as I know, these training institutions have good level, which is very friendly to novices like you. Of course, you can also use other methods. For example, I know that many schools in Los Angeles have Chinese special classes. You can also try it. However, please note that San Antonio Private High School It is a place that emphasizes fairness and promotes competition. No one can go beyond the rules. If you can't keep up with the courses, to put it simply, your test scores cannot reach a certain standard, you will be eliminated." Mr. Principal looked serious. "Lucy, help him fill in the relevant materials and enter the admission information."

American education generally lasts for 13 years, which is 1 year of kindergarten, 6 years of elementary school, 2 years of junior high school, and most importantly, 4 years of high school.However, this data is not absolute. Each state has different regulations. Fortunately, this is the case in Los Angeles.

Grade 7, the first year of junior high school.San Antonio private middle schools include junior high schools and high schools, which last for a total of six years. Whether it is the teaching level or the strength of the teachers, people are speechless.

But at the same time, as a model school for elite education in European and American countries, San Antonio Private Middle School has very strict learning requirements for students. The final exam of each semester is also a qualifying exam. Not all unqualified students will be expelled. After all, who can study here Studying in a place commonly known as an "aristocratic school", none of these students have ordinary family conditions. The school's extraordinary teaching staff corresponds to the same or more extraordinary tuition fees.

However, the school will also make judgments based on the actual situation of the students. If it is determined that the student has no training value, then the school will expel the student without hesitation. At this time, it will no longer worry about the so-called "background."As for the students’ families, no one would cause trouble because of this. It’s not that they don’t want to, but it’s just that there is really no way to bring this kind of thing to the scene. What should I say?
"My child was expelled from school because he had poor grades and was too stupid. I am very dissatisfied with this matter, so I decided to take revenge?" To put it into perspective, embarrassment is a trivial matter, and it may affect the entire family. reputation.

Over time, no one did anything inappropriate in this kind of thing, and eventually it became a routine.

However, the above is not completely applicable to Deng Feng, because he does not need additional judgment. If his grades are not good, then he can just get out. Moreover, Los Angeles is big, but it is also small. Once he is expelled, Deng Feng has no possibility of returning. Accepted by other elite schools.

Of course, even if he is expelled, Deng Feng can still go to a public school. The curriculum is simple, the requirements are loose, and even the tuition fee can basically be saved. As long as he participates normally, there is no problem.The only problem is that after such "happy education" is completed, it is basically impossible to get into college - except for community colleges.

That's right, most children from ordinary families in the United States go to such public schools and "happily" complete their studies until they reach community college. As for the effect, it depends on the beholder.The disadvantages of entering seventh grade directly are also obvious. Deng Feng's English foundation is very poor. If he can't keep up with his English, taking classes in the United States will be a complete joke.Therefore, he had to study English during the summer vacation.And Chinatown is undoubtedly the most suitable place.

That afternoon, Chinatown.

"Deng Feng, right? I've heard about you. Don't be too sad, and don't be immersed in grief. After all, people cannot be resurrected, and the living must continue to live." A Chinese man who looked to be in his 50s said, Luo Dagang is talking to Deng Feng.

Los Angeles is the largest Chinese gathering place in the entire United States, but it is not the only Chinatown.Although this Chinatown is not the largest, it is still quite large, with nearly 10000 people in total. It is said to be a "street", but it is actually a collective name for a large gathering area. There are facade houses and various storefronts on both sides of the road, as well as slum-like slums in the depths. The shanty town has everything from three religions to the next, but overall it's pretty passable.

Luo Dagang, this is the place where "inquiries are made". Deng Feng asked casually on the roadside, and someone gave him a phone number. Luo Dagang was very enthusiastic, and of course, he wanted money.

"There are many people like you who need English tutoring," Luo Dagang led the way without stopping, "All the people who come to the United States actually need it, but most of them choose to stay here, and many people stay here for the rest of their lives. I can't go out a few times, and I won't even have a residence permit until I die, so naturally I don't need English. However, there are some people like you who don't want to be stuck here for the rest of their lives. Therefore, all Chinatowns in the United States have similar places. The one I’m taking you to now is the best in Chinatown, and of course it’s also the most expensive.”

Soon, the two came to a building similar to the Huaxia Courtyard. However, the houses inside were all steel structures and were not high. It was difficult to distinguish them from the outside.Many people are taking classes, ranging in age from teenagers to thirties and forties.

"It turns out to be Master Luo." A fair-skinned man in his thirties came out with a smile and glanced at Deng Feng. "The purpose of coming to me should be the same. Don't worry, all the teachers here are from famous Chinese schools. Graduates include those from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, so you can adapt wherever you are from."

Deng Feng was stunned for a moment, then bypassed the two of them and walked into a "classroom", where he heard standard Mandarin being spoken.On the podium, a young man who looked like an educated man was giving a lecture very carefully.

"This person graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University. He has been here for more than two years and has been giving lectures here." The fair-skinned man introduced with a smile.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Deng Feng said nothing, but sighed in his heart.Throughout the 80.90s and [-]s, Chinese society was permeated with the serious idea that "the moon in foreign countries is round". Everyone wanted to go abroad and firmly believed that "the tree will die and the person will live if it is moved", but they did not know that the moon in foreign countries is likely to be square, or even very round. You may not be able to reach yourself.

Many people, including many high-end talents, can only work at the lowest level when they go abroad. What's more serious is that they don't even have a job and live in poverty.

The person on the podium is doing well, at least not living on the streets.However, "not bad" is also a relative concept.

In 1995, Chinese universities had not yet begun to expand enrollment. In this era, anyone who could get into Shanghai Jiao Tong University was a true academic master and elite, and it would be difficult for them to be "buried" if they stayed in China.

Who would have thought that after entering the new century, in less than 20 years, China's development would seem to be on a rocket, leaving its former self, including most "foreign countries", far behind. Until Deng Feng traveled back to 2020, there were still a bunch of "kneeling people" with their knees welded to the ground who couldn't adapt.

Looking back at the various talents who went abroad in the 80.90s and [-]s, I wonder what they thought.

By the way, this "school" does not have any approval or qualifications because it has never been registered in the United States. Opening a private school in the United States is very demanding, and the same is true for cram schools, unless you work alone as a tutor.

The problem is that tutoring is a formal job and also requires qualifications. Families looking for tutors do not have very poor financial conditions. They must first find someone from the United States. Secondly, they must at least have a green card. If they hope to work illegally and still be a tutor, just go to sleep. , there is everything in the dream.

At the same time, since the school is not registered, it naturally does not need to pay taxes. This involves an extremely serious crime of US imperialism: tax evasion.There is a proverb in the West, that is, "Only death and taxes are inevitable." Many "godfather"-level figures finally got admitted, not because of their criminal records, because these can be wiped out by paying lawyers, but because of tax evasion.

However, there is no need for a group of illegal workers to worry about this. If they are discovered, they will be deported. If they are not discovered, they can make money, so just take a gamble.

All the "teachers" in this "school" have no qualifications. Only the "principal" has a green card. The rest either entered the United States for other reasons or are simply "blacks". There are a total of four classrooms and eight teachers. Three full-time ones, Monday to Friday, three on labor visas, one on an expired tourist visa; four part-time ones, on weekends, all Chinese studying in Los Angeles, plus the owner "Teacher Li", nine There are about 8-50 people in the private cram school in the school, and the business is good.

Deng Feng didn't ask any more questions, not even the name of the "principal". He only knew that his surname was Li, and he just called him "Teacher Li".

The last step is to pay the tuition, which is 300 US dollars a month. The payment is due at the beginning of the month, plus the 50 US dollars agency fee of the "inquiry".

Then just start learning.Deng Feng entered the Shanghai Jiao Tong University classroom, because he was the only one who spoke Mandarin, and the other three were all Cantonese, but their accents were not exactly the same. They were probably divided into Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and they were responsible for each.

The learning process is very boring. In fact, it is just memorizing words, sentences, and practicing speaking. But there is no way, the reality is like this. There is an old saying that is very good, life is like XX, since you can't resist, then enjoy it.

(End of this chapter)