"Quick! Everyone, reinforce the houses immediately!" Shen Qiqi said hurriedly, her voice still clear and powerful amidst the howling wind.

Everyone who was immersed in sweetness just now suddenly woke up and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

This sudden rainstorm was like a joke played by God, catching everyone off guard.

Dark clouds loomed overhead, so pitch black that they seemed to swallow everything, and the air was filled with the smell of damp earth.

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a deafening roar of thunder.

Raindrops as big as beans fell down with a crackling sound, soaking the ground in an instant.

Without saying a word, Shen Qiqi rolled up her sleeves, grabbed the wooden boards beside her and began to reinforce the house.

The rain quickly soaked her clothes, which stuck tightly to her body, outlining her slender yet strong figure.

She was like a burning flame, shining brightly in the wind and rain, illuminating the panicked hearts of the villagers.

"Everyone, don't panic! Just as I said before, compact the thatch on the roof first, and then reinforce the doors and windows with wooden boards!" Shen Qiqi gave loud instructions while working.

Although her voice was not loud, it was full of power, as if it could penetrate the wind and rain and reach everyone's heart.

Under her leadership, the villagers also took action.

Some of them carried wood, some reinforced the beams, and some cleaned the gutters...

Everyone is busy and tense, racing against time and fighting against the wind and rain.

A tense atmosphere permeated the rain, like a taut string that could break at any time.

Just then, a quarrel broke out in the crowd, breaking the tense atmosphere.

"Why should we help them first? My house hasn't been reinforced yet!" Brother Lu's voice was particularly harsh in the rain.

He pointed at several neighboring houses that had been reinforced, his face full of dissatisfaction.

"Brother Lu, the situation is urgent now. We must unite and save everyone's houses first!" A villager tried to persuade him.

"Bullshit! Why should I take care of others first? My own house isn't finished yet!" Brother Lu stiffened his neck and had a tough attitude.

Shen Qiqi heard the quarrel and rushed over immediately.

She pushed through the crowd and walked up to Brother Lu with a serious expression.

"Brother Lu, now is not the time to worry about personal gains and losses. We must..."

"Don't give me these big talk!" Brother Lu interrupted her rudely, "It's my own house, I have my own decision!" He pushed Shen Qiqi away and turned to leave.

Shen Qiqi stumbled for a moment, then steadied herself and stared at Brother Lu's back with cold eyes. "Brother Lu, are you doing this right by everyone?"

Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the anger in her heart.

She knew that now was not the time to act on impulse.

But she didn't expect that Big Brother Lu would become even more aggressive, pointing at her nose and scolding her: "You outsider daughter-in-law, stay out of our village's affairs! It's not your turn to speak here!"

The air around them seemed to freeze, and the villagers were stunned. They didn't expect Brother Lu to say such a thing.

Shen Qiqi felt a chill running from the soles of her feet to the top of her head. Various emotions such as grievance, anger, and disappointment intertwined together, almost drowning her.

Her eyes were slightly red, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall.

"Brother Lu, you've gone too far!" Someone in the crowd couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to accuse Brother Lu.

"That's right! Qiqi has sacrificed so much to help us rebuild our home. How can you say that to her?"

Brother Lu was surrounded by the crowd and was a little flustered, but he still said stubbornly: "I...what I said is all true! She is an outsider..."

"Enough!" Shen Qiqi interrupted him abruptly. Although her voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable majesty.

"Since Brother Lu thinks I'm not qualified to handle this matter, then fine, I'll go find some elders in the village to judge the matter!"

After saying that, she turned and walked away with firm steps, without the slightest hesitation.

Soon, several respected elders in the village were invited.

After hearing what happened, they all strongly condemned Brother Lu's behavior.

"Boss Lu, you are so unreasonable! Qiqi has been running around for our village, and not only are you not grateful, you even say such hurtful words!"

"That's right! If you do this again, don't blame us for being rude!"

Under the accusations of everyone, Brother Lu finally lowered his head with a look of shame on his face.

He stammered and apologized: "I...I was wrong, I shouldn't have said those words..."

Shen Qiqi looked at the scene in front of her, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that the storm was finally over.

She looked around and saw the villagers

Suddenly, a warm big hand tightly grasped her hand. Shen Qiqi turned her head and saw...

"Qiqi, don't be afraid, I'm here!" Lu Qing had come to Shen Qiqi's side without knowing when. He was like a towering mountain, protecting her firmly behind him. He held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly, and his big hand conveyed warm strength, instantly dispelling the chill in her heart.

Shen Qiqi leaned on Lu Qing's broad chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. The grievance and anger just now disappeared without a trace in an instant, and was replaced by full of peace of mind.

She felt like a bird lost in a storm that had finally found a nest to rely on.

When the surrounding villagers saw this scene, they all smiled with relief.

They had long known that Lu Qing treated Shen Qiqi like she was holding her in the palm of her hand for fear that she would melt, and holding her in her mouth for fear that she would dissolve. If anyone dared to bully her, Lu Qing would definitely be the first to disagree.

"Everyone, stop busying yourself!" Shen Qiqi raised her head from Lu Qing's arms, her clear voice drowning out the sound of rain. "It's raining so hard now. It's too dangerous for everyone to reinforce in the rain. Let's all go to a safe place to take shelter first!"

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