Shen Qiqi cleared her throat and said loudly, "Grandma, our ancestors' culture isn't a dead thing. It's like a big tree, constantly growing and changing! What we're doing now is adding new branches and leaves to this tree, making it grow even more luxuriant!" As she spoke, she picked up a piece of wood and carved out a bird in a few strokes, adding a few strokes of modern graffiti. "Look, this bird has both our traditional woodcarving techniques and trendy colors. Doesn't it represent cultural integration?"

The old lady squinted her eyes and looked at it for a long time, then nodded, "It's true! This little bird is so beautiful!" The villagers around also came over to watch the fun and started talking about it.

Shen Qiqi struck while the iron was hot and told several successful cases of cultural integration, which won praise from the villagers.

This storm was resolved by Shen Qiqi with ease.

As cultural integration work progresses, the atmosphere in the village becomes more and more lively.

Shen Qiqi was busy in the village committee, holding a thick stack of data in her hand, her brow furrowed as she carefully counted various indicators.

The staff around were also busy and nervous, with the sounds of keyboards typing and telephones ringing one after another, and the entire village committee was filled with a serious and tense atmosphere.

"Xiao Li, have you verified the data?" Shen Qiqi asked without even looking up.

"I've checked it three times, Sister Qiqi, to make sure it's accurate!" Xiao Li wiped the sweat from his forehead, his tone carrying a hint of excitement.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work!" Shen Qiqi finally showed a smile on her face.

Seeing that all indicators had reached the expected goals, she finally felt relieved.

Although most villagers have accepted and actively participated in cultural integration, there are still a few villagers who cling to old ideas and are skeptical about new things.

Shen Qiqi knew that in order to completely complete cultural integration, every villager must be convinced.

She took the materials she had prepared in advance and went door to door to do ideological work.

In the dim room, Shen Qiqi patiently explained the benefits of cultural integration, her eager expression reflected on the puzzled faces of the villagers.

The atmosphere was somewhat solemn. The villagers were silent, as if they were seriously considering her words.

"Qiqi, I still think..." An old man spoke slowly, with a hint of hesitation in his cloudy eyes.

"Uncle, don't jump to conclusions." Shen Qiqi moved a small stool and sat down next to the old man. Her tone softened, as if coaxing a child. "Think about it, this cultural integration doesn't mean abandoning our ancestors' things, but giving them new clothes. Just like your old house, wouldn't it be more comfortable to live in after renovating it?"

The old man was amused by her, and the wrinkles on his face turned into a chrysanthemum with smile: "You are really good at talking, girl."

Shen Qiqi struck while the iron was hot and told the old man several examples of cultural integration in the village. For example, the women in the village combined traditional embroidery with modern designs, and the bags they made were selling like hotcakes in the city!

The old man was fascinated by what he heard, and his eyes began to light up.

But not everyone is as easy to persuade as the old man. Some villagers still crossed their arms, looking like "Let me see what tricks you can come up with."

Shen Qiqi looked at their suspicious eyes and felt like an Amway salesman, feeling powerless.

She took a deep breath and told herself that the revolution had not yet succeeded and comrades still needed to work hard!

In order to completely dispel the villagers' concerns, Shen Qiqi decided to do something big - hold a grand celebration of the results of cultural integration!

She wanted to let the villagers see with their own eyes what cultural integration had brought them!

On the day of the celebration, the whole village was in an uproar.

A tall stage was set up at the entrance of the village, and red ribbons and colorful balloons made the village look brand new.

On the stage, villagers performed traditional programs fused with modern elements. For example, the yangge dance had the dynamics of street dance, and the Qinqiang opera was mixed with the rhythm of rock and roll. The audience was dazzled and exclaimed, "City people really know how to have fun!"

Off the stage, new achievements of cultural integration are on display.

The villagers were stunned by the dazzling array of handicrafts, creative agricultural products in various shapes, and children's imaginative paintings.

What excites the villagers the most is the village’s economic data and the report on the growth of per capita income. Those bright red numbers are like eating Xuanmai, and they can’t stop watching them!

"Oh my God, is our village so awesome now?" Villager Liu looked at the data, his eyes wide as copper bells.

"Who says it isn't true? I didn't make much money all year round before, but now I can make a lot of money just by selling handicrafts!" The aunt next to her was also rubbing her hands excitedly.

The villagers cheered and their excitement reached a peak.

The whole village was immersed in an atmosphere of joy and pride.

Shen Qiqi looked at all this and raised a gratified smile on her face.

As the sun sets, the celebration gradually draws to a close.

Lu Qing walked to Shen Qiqi's side, his eyes full of tenderness and love. He gently put his arm around Shen Qiqi's shoulders and whispered in her ear: "Qiqi, you are really great..."

The afterglow of the celebration was still lingering in the air, and the sunset was like a bed of golden silk, gently spreading over every corner of the village.

Lu Qing walked to Shen Qiqi's side, his deep eyes filled with doting. He stretched out his big hand and took her into his arms.

Their eyes met, filled with affection, as if they were the only two people left in the world.

Seeing this, the surrounding villagers started to applaud and cheer, pushing the atmosphere of the celebration to another climax.

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