Before Mayor Zhao finished speaking, the villagers' cheers stopped abruptly, replaced by dead silence.

There was a look of worry on everyone's face, as if the pause button had been pressed.

The cheerful atmosphere disappeared in an instant, replaced by a suffocating feeling of oppression, as if the air had frozen.

Shen Qiqi looked at the scene in front of her and frowned tightly.

She clenched her fists tightly, digging her nails into her palms.

She looked up into the distance, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, her eyes filled with determination: "Let's go, let's go to the village entrance and take a look..."

Led by Shen Qiqi, the villagers slowly walked towards the village entrance.

Everyone was in a very heavy mood, and the sound of footsteps was particularly clear on the quiet village road.

The wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness, as if telling something.

Arriving at the entrance of the village, Shen Qiqi looked around and had a plan in mind.

She took a deep breath, turned to face the villagers, and said calmly, "Everyone has heard that the town government's aid may be reduced. But we can't let this cause us to lose our composure. We must unite and save ourselves!"

The villagers looked at each other. Li Zhuanghan was the first to step forward and shouted, "Qiqi, can we do this on our own? Let's go to the town government and ask for more assistance!"

Aunt Chen also began to ramble: "God is punishing us. We should just wait for death in peace..."

Shen Qiqi frowned slightly when she heard these words, but she did not refute immediately. Instead, she patiently explained: "Think about it, if we blindly rely on external assistance, it will only make us more vulnerable. If we are self-sufficient, we can not only solve the problem, but also make us more united and stronger."

Brother Lu also joined the argument: "Qiqi, I understand how you feel, but if you take such a risk, what if it fails? We have to have a backup plan."

Shen Qiqi held Lu Qing's hand tightly and said firmly: "I understand everyone's concerns, but this time we must take this step bravely. We have enough resources and wisdom. As long as we work together, we will be able to overcome the difficulties!"

After hearing this, the villagers began to feel a little emotional.

Some nodded in agreement, while others still looked doubtful.

The arguing continued and the room was filled with a tense atmosphere.

At this moment, Shen Qiqi decisively interrupted the argument and said loudly: "Okay, everyone, calm down for a moment! Let's sit down and discuss it carefully and make a detailed plan. I believe that as long as we unite, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome!"

The villagers gradually quieted down and sat around in the house, with a tense atmosphere permeating every inch of the air.

Shen Qiqi's gaze was firm, as if it could penetrate all difficulties.

She took a deep breath and prepared to start making a detailed plan.

At this moment, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door, and it seemed that something new had happened...

(To be continued) Inside the house, the atmosphere was like solidified glue, so thick that it was hard to breathe.

As soon as Shen Qiqi finished speaking, voices of doubt emerged like mushrooms after rain.

"Qiqi, what you said sounds good, but will it really work?" A slightly sarcastic woman curled her lips, her tone full of distrust, "Don't let it end up with nothing."

"That's right. We are illiterate and have never heard of these 'side jobs' you mentioned." Li Zhuanghan also agreed, and his strong body thrust forward, looking even more imposing.

Aunt Chen slapped her thigh exaggeratedly and said with a sad face: "Oh my God! These days, even God doesn't help us, and we still have to rely on ourselves? I think we should just wait for death!"

Looking at the villagers in front of her who showed distrust, Shen Qiqi's heart sank, as if a ball of invisible cotton was blocking her chest, and the feeling of powerlessness surged like a tide.

She looked around and saw that everyone's eyes were filled with confusion, worry, and even a hint of resentment.

She felt like she was standing in the middle of a storm, with everything around her crumbling.

The oppressive atmosphere enveloped her, making her feel like she was trapped in an airtight cage, and she felt suffocated.

"Ah!" Shen Qiqi sighed in her heart, but her face showed no sign of retreat.

She cleared her throat, calmly picked up the prepared drawings from the table, and spread them out in front of everyone.

"Please look, this is a detailed plan I made based on the actual situation of our village."

The drawings are densely marked with various details.

Shen Qiqi pointed at the drawings and began to talk.

"Isn't there a large bamboo forest behind our village? We can use the bamboo to weave handicrafts like mats and baskets and sell them at the market. Also, aren't there abundant wild fruits in the mountains near our village? We can pick them and make preserves and jams. We'll definitely have no trouble selling them!"

She pointed to another part of the drawing and continued, "The vacant land in the village can be used to grow vegetables. Not only can we be self-sufficient, but we can also sell them. In addition, we can also try raising some chickens and ducks to increase our income." She explained the plan in detail, and her strong confidence and courage were revealed between the lines.

As Shen Qiqi explained, the confusion on the villagers' faces was gradually replaced by surprise. The originally noisy house gradually quieted down, replaced by the sound of people sucking in their breaths, and their originally frowned brows slowly relaxed.

They never thought that these insignificant things in daily life could be turned into treasures and create huge value.

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