Once Shen Qiqi's "little secret" was revealed, it immediately caused an uproar in the village.

A grand village cultural exhibition became the number one topic of conversation for the whole village after dinner.

"Oh my god, this is going to cause trouble!" Old Wang at the village head was smoking a pipe and squinting his eyes, as if he saw the village's cultural output reaching its peak.

Lu Qing turned into a wife-loving maniac, and agreed with every one of Shen Qiqi's ideas.

"Qiqi, you are my 'super brain'!"

Thus, an action called "Village Aspirations Spread Far, Cultural Spectacle" was launched in full swing.

All the men in the village, young and old, were full of energy, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

The old people rummaged through boxes and drawers, digging out old items that had been hidden away; the children were overjoyed and were busy preparing to perform.

The scene was even more lively than the Chinese New Year.

However, ideals are full, but reality is very skinny.

"Where is the funding? Where does the money come from?" This heart-wrenching question, like the cold reality, poured cold water on the fiery passion.

Shen Qiqi rolled up her sleeves and began her "money-raising campaign."

She went from house to house, talking her mouth off, just to get the villagers to donate generously.

"Uncle, this is not an ordinary event. This is an opportunity to restore our village's reputation!" Shen Qiqi spoke eloquently, describing the grand occasion of the exhibition in vivid detail.

However, the villagers looked embarrassed and their eyes were full of hesitation.

"Girl, it's not that we don't trust you, but if this money is wasted, then..."

There was an awkward atmosphere in the air, as suffocating as a tug-of-war.

Shen Qiqi did not back down because of this. She took a deep breath and said in a more determined tone: "Fellow villagers, I, Shen Qiqi, guarantee with my character that this event will be a success!" Her eyes were like torches, full of the belief that she would win.

Just as she was about to continue her lobbying, a voice came from behind, with a hint of ridicule: "Qiqi, you are talking so lively, I want to see how powerful your 'Village Cultural Exhibition' is!"

The person who spoke was the village chief's eldest son, Lu Jiang, the head of the Lu family.

He crossed his arms across his chest, looking at Shen Qiqi with disdain, his tone full of provocation.

Shen Qiqi frowned slightly and cursed in her heart, "You're such a stickler."

But she still had a smile on her face, and replied calmly, "Brother, this is no joke. This is a major matter concerning the future development of our village!"

"Future development?" Lu Jiang sneered. "I think you're just fooling around! With your ability, you still want to organize a cultural exhibition? Aren't you afraid of getting your tongue blown away by the wind?"

Seeing this, Lu Qing stepped forward, protected Shen Qiqi behind him, and said in a cold tone: “Brother, Qiqi is working for the village, what is your attitude?”

"What's my attitude?" Lu Jiang said firmly, "I just can't stand her self-righteous attitude! She has no money and no resources, and she still wants to hold an exhibition? I think she's dreaming!"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, like a volcano about to erupt.

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.

"Brother, you're right. We are indeed short of money and resources right now." Shen Qiqi's tone was calm, but her eyes were extremely firm. "But what we have is passion and determination! I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome the difficulties and hold this exhibition successfully!"

She paused, glanced at the surrounding villagers, and said in a loud voice: "Fellow villagers, I know it's not easy for everyone, but for the future of our village, I hope everyone can contribute their strength!"

As soon as Shen Qiqi finished speaking, Lu Qing stood up to support her: "I support Qiqi! I am willing to give out all my savings!"

Lu Qing's move was undoubtedly a reassurance, causing the originally hesitant villagers to begin expressing their opinions.

"I support it too! Although I don't have money, I can contribute my effort!"

“I have some old cloth at home that I can use as decoration for the exhibition!”

“I can also put my old family photos on display!”

Seeing the villagers responding positively, Shen Qiqi was deeply moved.

She knew that this "cultural spectacle" was no longer her own battle, but the common dream of the entire village.

"If we don't have enough money, we can think of other ways!" Shen Qiqi suddenly had an idea. "We can barter! Everyone can take out the unused items in their homes and exchange them with each other. This way we can save a lot of money!"

This proposal was immediately unanimously agreed upon by the villagers.

For a moment, the village was bustling with activity. Everyone took out their treasured treasures and exchanged them with each other. The atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.

Looking at the bustling scene in front of her, Shen Qiqi raised a confident smile.

She knew that this cultural exhibition would be a success!

In the evening, the sun sets and the golden afterglow spreads across the earth.

Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing walked side by side on the way home, both of them with happy smiles on their faces.

"Qiqi, you are so amazing!" Lu Qing praised sincerely.

"This is not just my achievement, it's the result of everyone's efforts!" Shen Qiqi smiled modestly.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of the two of them, blocking their way...

"Qiqi, you are so amazing!" Lu Qing praised sincerely, his eyes full of admiration.

"This is not just my achievement, it's the result of everyone's hard work!" Shen Qiqi smiled modestly, but felt extremely warm in her heart.

Lu Qing always gave her strength at critical moments, allowing her to move forward more firmly.

The two of them held hands and walked briskly, as if the whole world had made way for them.

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