Shen Qiqi jogged all the way to the orchard in the next village in a hurry, and Lu Qing followed closely behind, as if afraid that she would get lost.

"Wow!" Shen Qiqi's eyes instantly lit up like two little stars. The orchard in front of her was simply a sea of ​​fruit trees. Various fruit tree seedlings were neatly arranged, and the green leaves sparkled with an attractive light in the sun.

She felt like she had fallen into a pile of treasures and wanted to take all the fruit tree seedlings home.

The air was filled with the faint scent of grass and soil, accompanied by a few crisp bird calls, which made Shen Qiqi's mood even more cheerful.

She couldn't wait to rush in and take a good look.

However, when she saw a burly, dark-skinned man standing at the entrance of the orchard, her steps paused slightly.

The man was wearing a coarse cloth jacket, and his arms were bulging with muscles. It was obvious that he was a good farmer.

He was standing with his arms folded across his chest, staring at them with sharp eyes, like a dragon guarding treasure.

Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, forced out a bright smile, took a few steps forward, and said in a sweet voice: "Hello, big brother! We are from the next village and wanted to come and see your fruit tree seedlings."

Lu Qing also took a step forward and stood in front of Shen Qiqi, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Farmer Zhang looked Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing up and down. He snorted coldly and said in a stiff tone, "What are you doing here? The fruit tree seedlings here are not something that anyone can buy!"

The smile on Shen Qiqi's face froze for a moment, and her heart skipped a beat. She felt like she had been splashed with a basin of cold water, chilling her to the bone.

She secretly complained in her heart, this fruit farmer is too cold!

This tone is simply that of a domineering president!

"Brother, we just want to buy some fruit tree seedlings. Just name a price." Shen Qiqi continued without giving up.

Farmer Zhang simply waved his hand, his tone becoming even more impatient: "No! I've painstakingly cultivated these fruit tree seedlings myself, and I won't sell them to people from other villages!"

Shen Qiqi was completely dumbfounded. How could this be considered regional discrimination?

She had wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to make some money, but now, not only did she not get any money, but she ended up with nothing.

"Brother, we really need fruit tree seedlings. Can you be flexible?" Shen Qiqi's voice was filled with pleading.

"No!" Zhang Guonong rejected her flatly, as if saying any more would be a waste of time.

He turned and was about to leave, leaving behind a sentence: "You should go back to where you came from!"

Shen Qiqi looked at Zhang Guonong's back, and her heart felt very cold.

She felt like an abandoned little thing, standing there all alone.

Lu Qing frowned, looking at Shen Qiqi's somewhat lost expression, he reached out and gently held her hand, trying to give her some comfort.

Suddenly, Shen Qiqi's eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a sly smile.

"Wait, big brother!" Shen Qiqi's voice suddenly became clear and firm, "How about we exchange with you in another way?"

Shen Qiqi's "wait" was like a thunderclap in the sky, stopping Zhang Guonong in his tracks.

He turned around with some confusion, his brows furrowed, as if he was looking at something strange.

"What? Exchange it in another way?" Zhang Guonong's tone was filled with disdain. He looked Shen Qiqi up and down, his eyes seemed to say, "What other tricks can you come up with?"

Shen Qiqi wasn't at all nervous. She took a step forward, her eyes clear and firm, and her tone became sincere. "Brother, we don't want your fruit tree seedlings for nothing. We can exchange them for our labor! You see, both of us are good at work. If you need any help, just let me know! As long as we can exchange them for some fruit tree seedlings, anything is fine!"

She said this with such force that Zhang Guonong was slightly stunned.

He didn't expect that this young wife would be so persistent. The tenacity in her eyes made him look at her with admiration.

After all, who doesn’t need help sometimes?

Although his orchard looks beautiful, there is still a lot of work to do. If there were not enough people at home, he would not be so stingy.

The originally tense atmosphere in the air seemed to ease a little. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves and shone on Shen Qiqi's face, making her eyes look brighter, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, full of hope.

Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi's confident look, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly. He held Shen Qiqi's hand again, and silently conveyed his support and encouragement with his eyes.

He knew that his Qiqi could always bring surprises to people, as if she had infinite energy, making people feel safe and warm.

Shen Qiqi felt the warmth from Lu Qing's palm, and her heart was filled with strength.

She knew that no matter what difficulties she encountered, Lu Qing would stand by her side, support her and encourage her.

This feeling of being trusted and supported is like a ray of sunshine in winter, warming her heart.

"Brother, what do you think? We are really sincere." Shen Qiqi said again, with a hint of expectation in her voice, staring straight at Zhang Guonong, unwilling to miss any change in his expression.

Zhang Guonong looked at the young couple in front of him, with a glimmer of hope in their eyes. His heart moved, as if he was touched by their sincerity.

He touched his chin, lost in thought, his brows furrowed tightly, and his expression became complicated.

Zhang Guonong was like an old record player with a cassette tape, unable to compose a single word for a long time.

He felt like there was a rabbit in his heart, jumping up and down.

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