The two continued to be busy, their hands never stopping, but there was a different feeling in their hearts.

At this time, several villagers gathered around curiously, looking at their busy figures, and couldn't help but marvel at them.

"This third daughter-in-law is really capable!"

"Yeah, it looks like she can actually make something."

"I say the third daughter-in-law of the Lu family is a treasure. Whoever marries her will be blessed."

"you do not say."

“…”

The villagers' discussions reached Shen Qiqi's ears, and she showed a confident smile on her face.

As night fell, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing returned home after a tiring day.

The two sat in the yard, counting today's "trophies". Looking at the bamboo and wild flowers piled together, they felt a sense of accomplishment.

"It seems that we can definitely give the village a surprise in this celebration." Shen Qiqi stretched with a smug smile on her lips.

"Yeah." Lu Qing looked at her gently, his eyes full of trust.

Shen Qiqi stood up, looked at the starry sky in the distance, and suddenly said: "Lu Qing, I think we still need..." She didn't finish her words, just looked at Lu Qing meaningfully, then turned and walked into the house.

As night fell, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing returned home exhausted. They piled up the day's harvest together, but the anxiety in their hearts still lingered.

In order to prepare for this celebration, the two decided to go to the village committee and ask for help from Village Chief Sun.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing's faces.

After a quick wash, the two of them set off for the village committee.

The door of the village committee was ajar. They gently pushed it open and saw Village Chief Sun working at his desk.

"Village chief, we are here to apply for some financial support to prepare for the village celebration." Shen Qiqi got straight to the point, her tone firm and sincere.

Village Chief Sun raised his head, gave them a gentle look, and said, "Qiqi, Lu Qing, I understand your intentions. However, the village's financial situation this year is indeed not optimistic. Funding is limited, and we can only provide a few hundred yuan in aid at most."

Hearing this, a hint of disappointment suddenly appeared on Shen Qiqi's face, and her shoulders drooped slightly, as if she was suffocating under the heavy pressure.

Lu Qing gently held her hand, giving her silent encouragement, and a firm atmosphere arose between the two.

"Funds are limited, but we won't give up." Shen Qiqi's tone was resolute, and Lu Qing nodded, with the same determination flashing in his eyes.

Back home, Shen Qiqi sat at the table, took out a pen and paper, and replanned the budget for the celebration.

Her brow revealed deep thought, and her fingers slid back and forth on the paper, calculating the whereabouts of every penny.

Lu Qing stood behind her, looking at her gently, his support silent and firm.

An hour later, Shen Qiqi put down her pen and a smile appeared on her face.

She turned to look at Lu Qing and said excitedly, "Lu Qing, I've calculated that by making some supplies myself, and with the help of Village Chief Sun, although there are many difficulties, we can still barely make ends meet."

A relieved smile also appeared on Lu Qing's face. He gently put his arm around Shen Qiqi's shoulders, and a warm atmosphere spread around the two of them.

The villagers' eyes also began to become expectant. Discussions about the celebration could be heard from time to time on the village paths, and the atmosphere of expectation gradually spread in the village.

"That's great, Qiqi, you're such a genius!" Lu Qing patted her shoulder lightly, his tone full of appreciation.

Shen Qiqi smiled, stood up, and looked out the window with a determined gaze. The night gradually deepened, and the stars in the distance seemed to be cheering them on.

She whispered, "Lu Qing, we must make this celebration beautiful and give the village a big surprise."

Lu Qing nodded, his eyes flashing with immense trust and warmth.

The two stood side by side in front of the window, their backs stretched out in the moonlight, as if there was an invisible force supporting them and escorting their dreams.

"We will definitely succeed in this celebration." Shen Qiqi's voice drifted in the night, firm and full of hope.

Shen Qiqi held the re-planned budget sheet and stood confidently in the threshing ground in the center of the village. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her, as if she was coated with a layer of golden light.

She cleared her throat and spoke loudly, "Fellow villagers! Lu Qing and I have already come up with a preliminary plan for this celebration! Although funds are limited, we have decided to do it ourselves and have enough food and clothing!"

She paused, looked around, and seeing the villagers listening intently, she continued, "We plan to use wild bamboo from the mountains for the lantern frames and dye wild flowers for the ribbons. This will save money while showcasing the unique characteristics of our village, highlighting the pure natural and handmade design. Do you understand?"

Shen Qiqi's playful tone caused the villagers to laugh, and the atmosphere immediately became lively.

"Qiqi, this girl, has so many clever ideas!" an aunt said with a smile.

"That's right! I said this third daughter-in-law is a treasure!" another uncle echoed.

Applause and cheers rang out one after another, and a warm atmosphere spread throughout the village, as if the joy of the celebration was felt in advance.

Shen Qiqi smiled confidently, as if she had witnessed the grand occasion of the successful celebration.

However, when the night was quiet and the hustle and bustle faded, new worries surged into Shen Qiqi's heart like a tide.

The problems of colorful flags, lanterns and ribbons have been solved, but what about the program?

This is the highlight of the celebration!

How can a celebration be considered a success without wonderful performances?

She scratched her hair irritably, feeling overwhelmed.

"What should I do?" she murmured to herself, her tone full of anxiety.

Seeing this, Lu Qing patted her shoulder gently and comforted her, "Don't worry, Qiqi, things will work out. We will definitely find a way."

Although Lu Qing said this, he was not sure in his heart.

There are not many people in the village who can sing and dance well, not to mention that they have to rehearse the program now, which is harder than climbing to the sky.

"Well, I can only take it one step at a time." Shen Qiqi sighed, her eyes full of helplessness.

She stood up and walked to the door, looking up at the starry sky, her mind full of thoughts.

"Tomorrow, we can only ask door to door." She whispered, with a hint of determination and a hint of uneasiness in her tone.

Early the next morning, Shen Qiqi went out in high spirits.

She decided to go to Aunt Liu's house first to ask. Aunt Liu was the village's cultural and artistic backbone, and maybe she could have some good ideas...