Looking at the aging Mrs. Lu, Shen Qiqi knew that the issue of elderly care was urgent and could not be delayed. It was like a time bomb that could detonate family conflicts at any time.

She took a deep breath, her eyes determined, as if she had made a major decision.

After returning home, Shen Qiqi summoned everyone in the Lu family and said she wanted to hold a family meeting.

Everyone was confused, but when they saw Shen Qiqi's serious expression, they realized the seriousness of the matter, put down their work, and gathered in the main hall.

"I called everyone here today to discuss grandma's retirement." Shen Qiqi got straight to the point, her tone steady, yet with an unquestionable power.

As soon as the words fell, the originally noisy room suddenly became quiet, and the solemn atmosphere enveloped everyone like an invisible net.

Old Mrs. Lu sat aside, a complex emotion flashing in her cloudy eyes. She seemed to want to say something, but ultimately chose to remain silent.

The uncle was the first to break the silence. He coughed lightly, his eyes flickering: "Qiqi, you know, there are a lot of things to do at home, and the children are at the age of spending money. I am afraid that I can't bear too much of the responsibility of supporting them in their old age..." As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Shen Qiqi, with a hint of temptation in his tone.

Shen Qiqi looked straight at her uncle, her eyes as firm as torches, without any retreat: "Uncle, grandma raised you brothers with great difficulty. Now that she is old, it is time for us to fulfill our filial piety. How can you shirk your responsibilities?" Although her tone was calm, every word she said was precious and powerful, leaving her uncle speechless for a moment, and he touched his nose awkwardly.

A tense atmosphere spread between the two of them, like a taut string that could break at any moment...

"Then..." Uncle wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Shen Qiqi.

"Uncle, I know it's not easy for you," Shen Qiqi's tone softened a little, but her attitude remained firm, "but supporting the elderly is the obligation of every child. We can't just take care of ourselves and ignore grandma's later years."

Seeing this, Second Uncle also complained with a sad face: "Qiqi, it's not that Second Uncle doesn't want to be filial, it's just that the family can't make ends meet! There are many children, and there are many expenses. Your Second Aunt is weak and has to take medicine every few days..." As he spoke, he burst into tears and choked up.

Shen Qiqi looked at her second uncle crying and felt helpless. She had expected this double act.

The oppressive atmosphere was like a huge rock, making it hard for everyone to breathe.

At this moment, Shen Qiqi calmly took out a stack of papers from her bag and gently placed them on the table.

"What is this?" the uncle asked curiously, stretching his neck to see what it was.

"This is the detailed financial income and expenditure of the Lu family in the past year that I compiled." Shen Qiqi said lightly, with a confident smile on her lips.

She cleared her throat, pointed at the data on the paper, and began to analyze the financial situation of each family in detail: "Uncle, although your family has many children, the income is not small. After deducting daily expenses, there is still a lot of surplus..."

As the uncle listened to Shen Qiqi's analysis, his expression gradually became ugly. He didn't expect that Shen Qiqi knew the family accounts so clearly.

Others also looked at Shen Qiqi in surprise.

"Second uncle, I also understand your family's situation. Although the income is not high, the expenses are relatively small..." Shen Qiqi continued. She analyzed the situation of each family in a clear and logical manner, leaving no one with any room to refute.

The room was completely silent, with only Shen Qiqi's clear voice echoing.

She was like a commander who controlled the overall situation and knew everyone's thoughts clearly.

"As for grandma's retirement expenses, I suggest..." Shen Qiqi paused, looking at everyone, "Why don't we..."

"Why don't we implement the AA system and develop a reasonable plan based on each family's economic situation and manpower situation." After Shen Qiqi finished speaking, the whole place was silent, and you could hear a pin drop.

The air was filled with shock, and everyone's expression was as colorful as a palette.

At this moment, a warm big hand held Shen Qiqi's hand.

She turned her head and met Lu Qing's firm gaze.

Lu Qing gently squeezed her hand, giving her silent support.

A warm current surged into Shen Qiqi's heart, and she returned a grateful look. The feelings between the two of them flowed quietly in the air, so sweet that it was sickening.

"I support Qiqi's idea." Lu Qing's voice was sonorous and powerful, a heavy blow to everyone present. "Caring for the elderly is everyone's responsibility. We can't just think about ourselves, we have to consider grandma's later years."

The eldest uncle and the second uncle's faces became even uglier, as if they had swallowed a fly.

They originally thought they could get away with it by crying and wiping their tears as usual, but they didn't expect that Shen Qiqi would actually do it this time and even brought in the powerful figure Lu Qing.

Now, they can't run away even if they want to.

Lu Qing's son, who was hiding in the corner watching the joke, thought he could hide himself perfectly, but he didn't expect Shen Qiqi's eyes to suddenly sweep over him.

"And Xiaobao," Shen Qiqi said with a smile, but her tone left no room for doubt, "Although you are young, you have to start learning to take responsibility. Grandma is old and needs the care and attention of each of us."

Xiaobao's eyes widened instantly, as if he had heard some doomsday prophecy.

He opened his mouth in disbelief, wanting to say something, but nothing came out.

The air froze around him, as if time had stopped.

Shen Qiqi looked around at everyone, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, "I have initially conceived a plan..." She paused deliberately, leaving a meaningful suspense.

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