"If you're basing it on family circumstances, some of their families aren't the ones in the most dire straits. And if it's about diligence, there are plenty of students who work harder than they do."
The boy argued his case with self-assurance, but the more he spoke, the wider Tan You's smile became. Soon, he trailed off, unable to continue. 'Did I say something ridiculous?'
"I understand what you mean. I've received quite a few letters lately, and of course, I've read every single one." Tan You smiled. "First, you all need to understand one thing: I never wanted to run a formal tutoring class in the first place. My only intention was to tutor a few students privately."
"It was only after their grades improved that other students started showing up on their own. You ask for my selection criteria? It's simple. I primarily look at their character."
