Lu Qing whispered in her ear, "Qiqi, don't be anxious, take your time." His warm big hand wrapped around her small hand, giving her silent support.

Shen Qiqi held Lu Qing's hand back, feeling the warmth from his palm, and her originally flustered heart gradually calmed down.

She took a deep breath, looked at everyone with a determined gaze, and said, "This elder brother is right. Whether this new method is applicable to other crops does need to be verified. Instead of being troubled by unknown doubts, why not work together to find the answer!"

As soon as Shen Qiqi finished speaking, Uncle Zhou jumped out, crossed his arms over his chest, and shook his head like a rattle: "No, no! We finally got a good harvest of wheat. If we mess around with other crops and fail, wouldn't it be more trouble than it's worth?" His face was full of pain, as if the seeds that had not yet been planted had become the money in his pocket and were robbed.

"Uncle Zhou, don't worry," Shen Qiqi explained patiently, "We can't stop moving forward because we're afraid of failure. If this new method is really applicable to other crops, it will be a greater harvest. We can't miss this opportunity." She paused, her tone more resolute, "Also, this time, I will choose to conduct the experiment on a small scale. Even if it fails, it won't cause too much loss."

Shen Qiqi looked around and her eyes fell on the open space in the distance. "Let's go with that piece of land. It's neither too big nor too small, just right for an experimental field." Her tone was full of unquestionable certainty, as if she had already seen the dawn of success.

"Qiqi, you..." Uncle Zhou wanted to persuade her again, but was interrupted by Lu Qing.

"Uncle Zhou, we should support her instead of questioning her." His aura made Uncle Zhou take a step back unconsciously and swallow back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

Shen Qiqi glanced at Lu Qing gratefully, then turned and walked towards the open space.

"Qiqi, wait for me!" Lu Qing quickly followed.

Looking at the two people's backs as they walked away, Uncle Zhou sighed and muttered softly: "This girl, really..."

Shen Qiqi walked to the open space, bent down, grabbed a handful of soil, and twisted it carefully, "This soil..."

The soil at Shen Qiqi's fingertips was fine and dry, with a natural fragrance. She nodded with satisfaction, "The soil is okay, suitable for experiments." She rolled up her sleeves, revealing her fair arms, looking ready to do something big.

"Lu Qing, we have to divide this land into several small plots and plant different crops in each plot." Shen Qiqi's eyes flashed with excitement, like a warrior about to embark on an adventure.

Lu Qing picked up the hoe and started working without saying a word.

He wielded the hoe with quick and decisive movements, and every blow was made with great force, as if he was cultivating a field of hope.

The sun shone on him, and beads of sweat slid down his cheeks, making him look very manly.

Shen Qiqi brought seeds of various crops from home, including corn, sorghum, beans, and some vegetable seeds. Like a conductor, she directed Lu Qing to divide the land into pieces and then carefully sow the seeds.

A gentle breeze blew by, bringing with it the fresh scent of earth and grass.

Shen Qiqi knelt between the ridges of the field, carefully fiddling with the seeds, feeling the pulse of life.

Every movement she makes is full of concentration, as if she is carving a work of art.

Lu Qing helped on the side, handing Shen Qiqi a kettle from time to time. His eyes were as gentle as water, as if Shen Qiqi was the only one in his world.

The two of them cooperated with each other very well, like old partners who could understand each other's intentions with just a glance.

"Be careful!" Shen Qiqi suddenly exclaimed. She saw that Lu Qing accidentally scratched his arm with a stone while turning the soil, and bright red blood oozed out instantly.

Shen Qiqi's brows were furrowed in distress. She quickly put down the work in her hands, took out a clean cloth from her pocket, and carefully bandaged Lu Qing's wound.

Her movements were gentle, as if she were caressing a fragile treasure.

Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi's worried expression, and his heart was warm. He grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, "It's okay, just a minor injury."

Shen Qiqi rolled her eyes at him, with a hint of blame in her tone, "Be more careful next time, don't let yourself get hurt again." She

"Well, I'll do as you say." Lu Qing said in a gentle tone.

The two smiled at each other, and a warm atmosphere flowed between them.

This small field seems to have become a witness to their love.

After a busy day, the sky gradually darkened and the two packed up their tools and prepared to go home.

Shen Qiqi patted the dirt off her hands and was about to turn around when she suddenly felt something strange, "Lu Qing, do you feel that this wind seems a little..." Before she finished her words, she saw dark clouds rolling in the distant sky, like a giant beast with its bloody mouth open, rushing towards them.

Lu Qing frowned and his expression became serious, "This wind is not right!" He held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly.

The wind howled like ghosts and wolves, blowing sand and dust in our faces.

Raindrops as big as beans fell down with a crackling sound, instantly soaking Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing like drowned rats.

The experimental field, which was originally full of vitality, suddenly became a mess. Some seedlings were blown to and fro by the wind, while others were directly broken by the rain.

Shen Qiqi looked at everything in front of her, feeling as if she was pricked by a needle.

The seeds she sowed with great effort finally sprouted, but before they had a chance to grow, they met with this disaster.

She quickly walked to the edge of the field, squatted down, and carefully picked up a corn seedling that was blown down by the wind. The muddy rain splashed all over her, but she ignored it.

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