Inside the ancestral hall, the smell of incense had not yet dissipated, but Shen Qiqi had already rolled up her sleeves and transformed herself into the "strongest cleaner."

She held a rag in one hand and a bucket in the other, wiping the ancestral tablets skillfully. She was so serious that those who didn't know her would think she was doing some archaeological work.

Lu Qing transformed into the "strongest assistant", following behind her silently, handing her the rag and pouring out the dirty water, cooperating seamlessly, just like a newlywed couple doing housework, what a harmonious scene.

"Qiqi, there are some tips for wiping the tablet. You have to wipe it with water soaked in pomelo leaves first, then dry it with a clean cloth, and finally fumigate it with sandalwood. Only in this way can we bless our Lu family's descendants to prosper!" The voice of the head of the Lu family suddenly sounded, and the earnest tone made Shen Qiqi feel overwhelmed.

"Grapefruit leaves? Sandalwood? Grandpa, we're worshipping our ancestors, not filming a costume drama. Do we have to be so particular?" Shen Qiqi complained furiously in her heart, but she had to keep a smile on her face. "Third Grandpa, don't worry, I will follow your instructions and polish the tablet until it shines!"

Just after dealing with the head of the Lu family, a group of "enthusiastic people" gathered over there.

"Qiqi, I think the music for this ancestral worship is not appropriate. It should be replaced with more traditional music." "I think there is also a problem with the placement of the offerings. It should be arranged according to..." Shen Qiqi felt dizzy after hearing the suggestions from all sides. She felt that she was not cleaning the ancestral hall, but participating in a "complaint conference".

Lu Qing's brows furrowed more and more. Although he felt sorry for Shen Qiqi, it was not easy for him to interrupt the tribesmen's speeches directly. He could only stand beside her silently and give her silent support.

Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, trying to suppress the irritation in her heart, and forced a smile on her face that was uglier than crying: "Dear uncles and aunts, I have taken note of your opinions, and I will seriously consider them."

The crowd gradually dispersed, and the ancestral hall returned to peace. Only Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing were still quietly cleaning up the mess.

“Qiqi…” Lu Qing just started to speak when he was interrupted by Shen Qiqi.

"Shh!" Shen Qiqi raised a finger and whispered mysteriously into Lu Qing's ear, "I have an idea..." After cleaning the ancestral hall, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing returned home. She did not rush to rest, but took out a small notebook and a pen from her bag and began to write furiously.

Lu Qing took a look curiously, only to see the notebook filled with densely written words, such as "Music Improvement Plan", "Sacrificial Offering Placement Suggestions", "Process Optimization Strategy"...

It dazzled him.

"Wife, what are you doing? Doing scientific research?" Lu Qing couldn't help but teased.

Without even looking up, Shen Qiqi replied, "I'm sorting out everyone's opinions today and formulating a feasible improvement plan. We can't just listen to their complaints without taking any practical action!"

Lu Qing looked at her seriously, his eyes full of love, and silently poured her a glass of water.

Shen Qiqi took the water cup, gulped down a few sips, then stretched and sighed, "Finally done!"

She showed the plan to Lu Qing, which clearly listed improvement measures in various aspects. It respected tradition while incorporating modern elements, meeting the needs of the older generation while taking into account the preferences of young people. It was simply perfect!

The next day, Shen Qiqi took the plan to find the head of the Lu family and explained her ideas in detail.

The head of the Lu family was a little hesitant at first, but after listening to Shen Qiqi's analysis, he gradually showed an appreciative smile.

“Qiqi, you are really an extraordinary girl! I didn’t expect that you are so knowledgeable at such a young age!” The head of the Lu family patted Shen Qiqi’s shoulder excitedly, “Your plan is very good, let’s do it according to your idea!”

As the news spread, the tribesmen expressed their admiration for Shen Qiqi's handling of the matter, and even those who had previously raised concerns were convinced.

Shen Qiqi stood there confidently, a feeling of pride spreading in her heart.

Lu Qing looked at her with love in his eyes, and a warm atmosphere spread between the two of them.

In the evening, the sun sets and golden sunlight shines on the Lu family courtyard.

Lu Qing brought a glass of water to Shen Qiqi and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Shen Qiqi looked up at Lu Qing, her eyes full of emotion.

The sun shone on them, and a warm atmosphere filled the air around them.

At this moment, they felt their deep dependence on each other, and a feeling of happiness surged in their hearts.

"Qiqi..." Lu Qing called her name gently.

"Hmm?" Shen Qiqi responded softly.

"Third Grandpa..." Lu Qing hesitated to speak.

"What happened to Third Grandpa?" Shen Qiqi asked doubtfully.

Lu Qing took a deep breath and said, "Third Grandfather said..."

"Third Grandpa said that we should follow the old rules and give the ancestral hall a major renovation!" Lu Qing finally said it, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Shen Qiqi almost spit out a mouthful of water, "What? A major renovation? That must cost a lot of money!" In the 1970s, everything was in ruins and there were many places to spend money. For something like renovating the ancestral hall, it was best to save as much as possible.

She calculated rapidly in her mind, if this was done according to the old rules, the gold paint alone would take several kilograms, and the carved beams and painted buildings would also cost a lot of labor, how much money would this cost!

She felt as if she saw a pile of money grow wings and fly away, and her heart ached.

Seeing her painful expression, Lu Qing couldn't help laughing, "That's right! Third Grandpa said that if we are going to repair it, we should repair the best one and not let our ancestors down." As he spoke, he also frowned.

This amount of money is not a small sum. Even if the Lu family is a wealthy family in the village, they cannot afford such a hassle.

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