The dim kerosene lamp swayed in the night wind, making a squeaking sound, as if it would go out at any time.

The cracks on the mottled earthen walls are like hideous scars, silently telling the vicissitudes of time.

Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing stood in front of the dilapidated school, and the scene before them made their hearts sink.

"This... is the hope of our village?" Shen Qiqi's voice trembled slightly. She seemed to be able to hear the worn tables and chairs whimpering in the night wind.

Lu Qing didn't say anything, but just held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly, his knuckles turning white.

In the school, there were only a few children lying on the tables. Under the dim light, their figures looked particularly thin.

"Qiqi, we must change all this." Lu Qing's voice was low and firm, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The next day, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing began to take action.

They visited every household and told the villagers about the importance of education.

"Only by studying and learning to read can you have a bright future! Only then can you make a lot of money and live a good life in the future!" Shen Qiqi persuaded earnestly.

However, the villagers' reactions made them feel deeply powerless.

"What's the point of studying? It's better to go to the fields and work early to earn work points!" A villager waved his hand disapprovingly, his face full of indifference.

"That's right. Our ancestors have been working hard in the fields for generations, and they have survived even though they were illiterate!" another villager echoed.

The opposing emotions filled the air, and Shen Qiqi felt like she had punched cotton, powerless and suffocated.

"Uncle, aunt, times have changed! If you don't study now, you'll be left behind in the future!" She patiently explained, "Look at the village next door. They've become rich because they produced several college graduates!"

Lu Qing also stepped forward to support him: "That's right, knowledge is power! Only by learning can we change our destiny and allow our next generation to live a better life!"

Seeing the hesitation on the faces of some villagers, Shen Qiqi knew that her words were starting to work, so she continued while the iron was hot, "Now the country is paying more and more attention to education. In the future, educated people will have more opportunities!"

At this moment, a villager suddenly asked, "Tell me, what are the benefits of studying? Can you become a high-ranking official? Or make a fortune?"

Shen Qiqi smiled slightly and said confidently: "Studying, of course..." She paused deliberately, glanced at everyone, and then slowly said: "It can give us a wider world!"

Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi's confident look and said, "Then, Qiqi, we are now..." "Of course studying can give us a broader world!" As soon as Shen Qiqi finished speaking, a buzz of discussion broke out in the crowd.

Some people are still hesitating, some have begun to waver, and some are still stubborn.

However, the reality of their predicament soon dealt them a heavy blow.

When Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing excitedly ran to the town's primary school, wanting to borrow some books and teaching equipment, they were told that the resources were limited and could not meet their needs at all.

As they walked out of the elementary school, the sky was gloomy. A few crows flew overhead, making a few shrill cries, as if mocking their naivety.

Frustrated emotions surged into Shen Qiqi's heart like a tide, and the oppressive atmosphere was like a huge net, tightly enveloping them.

"Is it...is there really no way we can change this?" Shen Qiqi murmured to herself, with a hint of despair in her voice.

Lu Qing walked to her side silently and held her hand tightly. A warm current passed from his palm to Shen Qiqi's heart, dispelling the chill in her heart.

“Don’t be discouraged, Qiqi, we will definitely find a way!” Lu Qing’s tone was firm, as if he was cheering up Shen Qiqi and himself.

After returning to the village, Shen Qiqi accidentally heard that the county was carrying out an education support project. As long as a village education development plan was submitted, there would be a chance to receive funding.

This news was like a spark, instantly igniting the hope in Shen Qiqi's heart.

She took action immediately, worked late into the night, and wrote a detailed plan based on the actual situation of the village.

In the plan, she described the future of the children in the village and expressed her passion and determination for education.

A few days later, good news came from the county. Shen Qiqi's plan received unanimous praise from the judges and was successfully selected!

What’s even more surprising is that they not only received funding, but also a batch of brand new books and basic teaching equipment!

When Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing saw the mountains of books and stationery, an expression of surprise bloomed on her face like a blooming sunflower.

An atmosphere of excitement surged in her heart, as if she saw the children flying freely in the ocean of knowledge.

"Qiqi, see, I told you we can do it!" Lu Qing also showed a relieved smile on his face.

This batch of books and teaching materials brought hope for improving education in the village and also gave wings to the dreams of Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing.

"These books...we..." Shen Qiqi looked at the pile of books in front of her and was so excited that she was speechless for a moment.

The night was as dark as ink, and the glow of the kerosene lamp softened the edges of the room.

Lu Qing rolled up his sleeves and helped Shen Qiqi sort out the books that had just been brought back.

He looked at her busy figure, the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, and the tenderness in his eyes seemed to overflow.

This little woman was radiating light all over her body, and he couldn't take his eyes off her.

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