The early morning sunlight shines through the mist and onto the slightly dilapidated roof of the nursing home. The mottled light and shadow seem to tell the story of this place.

Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing walked into the nursing home side by side. A musty smell mixed with a faint smell of medicine hit them, making people frown.

In the room, several elderly people huddled in thin bedding, staring at the ceiling with empty eyes.

"These conditions are worse than I imagined." Lu Qing sighed and reached out to touch the cold wall.

Shen Qiqi didn't say anything, but just walked silently to an old man, squatted down, and held the old man's withered hand.

"Grandma, are you cold?"

The old man turned his head slightly, a glimmer of light flashed in his turbid eyes, his lips trembled, but he said nothing.

Shen Qiqi's heart felt like it was being pulled by something, and it hurt badly.

After walking out of the nursing home, Shen Qiqi looked up at the sky, took a deep breath, and looked determined.

"Lu Qing, I must change this place!"

The news spread throughout the village like the wind, and some villagers gathered under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, talking about it.

"What's Chen Qiqi up to now?" A middle-aged man in a blue coat curled his lips. "The last fundraising isn't over yet, what's he up to this time?"

"Who knows? I guess he's just trying to show off again." A woman next to him echoed, her tone full of disdain.

As soon as Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing reached the entrance of the village, they heard these discussions.

Shen Qiqi paused for a moment, feeling aggrieved and sad.

She clearly wants to do good things, why doesn't everyone understand?

Lu Qing held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly and gave her an encouraging look.

"Don't worry about what they say, we just need to do our best."

Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, raised her head, glanced at the crowd, and said firmly: "I know everyone still has doubts about my last fundraising, but this time..." She paused and took out a thick stack of drawings from her bag, "I want everyone to see this."

The blueprint slowly unfolded before everyone, depicting the brand-new nursing home: spacious and bright rooms, clean and tidy beds, a small garden shaded by lush trees, and an activity room equipped with various entertainment facilities...

Every detail reflects the care and respect for the elderly.

"Wow, this is so beautiful!" A young girl couldn't help but exclaimed, with a glimmer of longing in her eyes.

"It would be great if it could be built like this!" An old man with a cane said excitedly, tears welling up in his cloudy eyes.

Shen Qiqi pointed at the drawings and explained confidently, "I know what everyone is worried about, so I brought a few successful cases this time. They are all nursing homes that have been built in other villages. You can take a look." She took out a few photos and showed them to everyone. In the photos, the elderly people had happy smiles on their faces and were enjoying their old age in a comfortable environment.

The villagers looked at the photos and talked about it, their tone full of surprise and expectation.

“This…this is incredible!”

"Qiqi, this girl, is really capable!"

Just then, Lu Qing came over with the Lu family.

Old Mrs. Lu walked in front. Although she was still a little weak, she was in good spirits and had a kind smile on her face.

"Qiqi, good job!" Lu Qing walked to Shen Qiqi and gave her a firm hug, his eyes full of love and support.

Old Mrs. Lu walked up to Shen Qiqi, held her hand, and said earnestly: "Qiqi, thank you for your hard work. Grandma believes you can do it."

My eldest uncle, second uncle, and even my cousin who had been opposed before, all expressed their support.

Seeing her family united as one, Shen Qiqi's heart was filled with emotion and strength.

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on the roof of the nursing home, as if giving it a layer of golden light.

Shen Qiqi stood in the yard, looking at her busy family, a smile on her lips.

Suddenly, a worker came running over, looking anxious, "Qiqi, something bad has happened..."

The worker ran to Shen Qiqi in a panic, sweating and out of breath, "Qiqi, it's bad! We've run out of cement and wood, what...what should we do?"

Shen Qiqi's heart skipped a beat, and the joy that had just risen in her heart was instantly extinguished.

She walked quickly to the construction site and looked at the half-finished walls, feeling as if a stone was blocking her heart.

The construction site, which was originally bustling with activity, now seemed to have been paused. It was completely silent, with only the wind blowing, stirring up the dust on the ground and making people feel a cool breeze.

She reached out her hand and touched the rough wall, feeling the coldness. Anxiety surged into her heart like the rising tide.

"This...how could this happen?" Shen Qiqi frowned, her voice trembling. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Wasn't there plenty of wood and cement prepared beforehand?"

Lu Qing also came over. He looked at the situation and frowned. "I'll go ask if there's something wrong."

At this moment, a burst of hearty laughter broke the solemn atmosphere.

"Hahaha, who said there are no supplies? Look what I brought you!" A middle-aged man dressed in fashionable clothes walked in with a group of people, followed by several trucks loaded with various construction materials. Brand new cement bags were neatly stacked, and wood was piled like a hill.

Shen Qiqi's eyes lit up instantly. She walked forward quickly and asked excitedly, "Who are you?"

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