I was reborn without dreams

Chapter 83 Secretary Liu's Changing Minds

"...Our Chinese language coaches need to keep a close eye on the scenario design. What is the purpose of scenario design? Is it to increase so-called 'learning enthusiasm'? I'll emphasize again, we are a for-profit organization, not a charity. Your concern for our students, beyond exam-oriented skills, should be reserved for outside of working hours. Our working hours must be used efficiently; don't waste unnecessary emotions!"

"The purpose of scenario design is to reinforce memory and form a strong, indelible memory of experience. It should function the same as the 'picture memory method.' As long as the student has no brain damage, they must achieve a 100% score in memory-based questions. Ninety-nine percent of the time, it's a failure!"

"The essay writing training focuses on securing at least 50 points, with the remaining 10 points depending on luck. One outstanding essay from each student's work is selected as a personalized model for memorization, enabling students to recite it from memory during the exam and efficiently maximize their basic test-taking abilities."

"Furthermore, I have repeatedly emphasized that a suppressive teaching style is strictly prohibited. You are not a teacher, you are a coach. The college entrance examination is both the preliminary round and the final round, the first battle and the decisive battle. If you cannot control your desire to be a teacher, then write your resignation letter and submit it. Do not discuss with me the merits or demerits of the teaching style; take my word for it!"

"We only have one year to build students' confidence. There's no time in the US to use motivational tactics; it's pointless. I'll reiterate one last time: the old high school teaching model won't bring us a continuous stream of profits! If we want to continue generating revenue, we must strictly enforce the coaching guidelines—for lead instructors, co-instructors, and teaching assistants alike. In the newly established branch schools, we must resolutely implement these guidelines and ignore the guidance from the Mazhou City Education Bureau. They know absolutely nothing!"

Watching Zhang Da'an's presentation in the multimedia coaching training course, Secretary Liu knew from the look of this guy that he would be difficult to communicate with, but that wasn't the point. The point was that Zhang Da'an's goals were extremely clear, and he was constantly eliminating any elements that might interfere with the achievement of those goals.

This even undoubtedly includes traditional teacher ethics.

The fundamental principle is to achieve the goals of the college entrance examination efficiently and accurately.

Here, "teacher" is a term used by the students, not an actual profession.

Teachers' true profession is coaching, constantly training students to achieve good results in the college entrance examination.

Other aspects such as ideology, morality, and ethics are disregarded.

Secretary Liu subconsciously felt that this was inappropriate, but Zhang Da'an's words, "There's no time in America to use reverse psychology," suddenly gave him a sense of enlightenment.

That's right. In just one year, sixteen or seventeen-year-olds, and some even eighteen or nineteen, have already begun to develop their outlook on life, values, and the world. Is it possible to change them by relying on the limited environment of school?

University life and social practice will be the main experiences for these college entrance examination takers in the rest of their lives.

The year I spent fifty or sixty thousand yuan on tuition at "Zhang An Education" was only a fraction of my life.

There's really no need for that.

"The Mazhou City Education Bureau has no absolute leadership or management relationship with us. To put it simply, Principal Xiao's existence is solely to protect the Mazhou branch school; he doesn't participate in our business operations or administration. If the Mazhou City Education Bureau oversteps its bounds, I will directly cease operations of the Mazhou branch school. 'Zhang An Education' doesn't need tens of millions in annual revenue. None of you coaches need to have any respect for irrelevant officials. If you give them an inch, they'll dare to take a mile. Results speak for themselves; results are the best way to shut them up, not by behaving subserviently!"

"Although the public relations department is newly established, it must play its role. Next time I see lecturers, assistant lecturers, and teaching assistants going to social events because of the Mazhou City Education Bureau's requirements, you can all get out of here! I paid you to come here, not to have you take my core technical staff out to wander around aimlessly! A lecturer's annual salary is 150,000 yuan. No matter who invites them, they must make an appointment first and then pay! 'Zhang An Education's' core technical staff are not that cheap!" "Han Tieguai, the Chinese language coach, charges 2,000 yuan for a 40-minute lecture in Changjiang Town. This is the baseline. Anyone who dares to discount or lower the price outside will be fired! The public relations department must remember that our coaching team consists of highly skilled personnel. You must first respect them internally. What does respect mean? Is it just paying lip service to being a good teacher, mentor, or famous teacher? You can't talk about respect without money! The public relations department must provide shelter and protection from the storm outside. You've endured the hardships, but I won't skimp on the rewards. A minimum of 1.5% of the profits will be allocated as a bonus pool. How much you get depends on your ability, attitude, and results."

"If you get beaten or insulted outside, I will stand up for you. There are legal departments to handle lawsuits and security departments to deal with thugs. But even if knives fall from the sky, not a single drop of rain can touch our coaching team! Remember this! Protecting the coaching team means protecting our revenue, protecting your salaries, bonuses, and future!"

After listening to this internal speech, Secretary Liu pondered it repeatedly, especially when he put himself in the shoes of the instructor, and immediately felt that the experience was wonderful.

Because for all members of the teaching team, they don't need to think too much about things outside of their work.

First, there's no need for financial anxiety; money is guaranteed. Second, there's no need for socializing, meaning you don't have to navigate social situations you're not comfortable with. Third, you get a strong sense of belonging and honor; even without any awards, the boss's attitude, recognition, and concern perfectly fulfill these psychological needs.

"He's eighteen?"

Secretary Liu felt more and more that this trip was very necessary, and that the level of the meeting should be raised again, so that Zhang Da'an could not be simply regarded as one of the entrepreneurs who made investments in the eastern part of the city.

He is special.

So Secretary Liu got out of the bathtub, dried herself off a bit, wrapped herself in a towel, thought about what to say, and then made a phone call to the district.

Simply asking "Zhang An Health" not to relocate is not enough.

He needs to have a longer-term vision; if others don't have it, he must have it too.

It is very likely that one of the important driving forces for future progress will be "Zhang An Health".

If the district can't offer the full "sincerity," Secretary Liu plans to grit his teeth and see what Zhang Da'an needs. Although he's not a "regional governor," he still has connections. He didn't use them before because there weren't good opportunities; now it might be an excellent opportunity, and it's not impossible for him to soar to great heights.

After making the phone call, Secretary Liu packed his things and, under the guise of a visit, took a car to the administrative building of "Zhang An Education" in the city. There, he saw several other signs besides "Zhang An Education," including "Zhang An Media," "Zhang An Health," "Zhang An Food," and "Zhang An Culture."

At first glance, it seemed like a nested doll, but after Secretary Liu investigated carefully, she discovered that it actually had something special about it...

(End of this chapter)