As the night deepened, the bustle of the Lu family's old courtyard gradually faded away.
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing walked side by side on the way home, the breeze gently brushing their faces, bringing a hint of coolness.
They stood shoulder to shoulder, not speaking, but could feel each other's heartbeats.
"Qiqi," Lu Qing suddenly spoke in a low and gentle voice, "I suddenly remembered..." He paused, his eyes became deep, as if he was brewing some secret.
Shen Qiqi smiled slightly and was about to tease him when she suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from the grass next to her.
She immediately became alert, stopped, and whispered to Lu Qing, "Brother Qing, listen, is there someone following us?"
Lu Qing also stopped and squinted his eyes to listen carefully.
Sure enough, the sound was getting closer and closer, as if someone was spying not far away.
He held Shen Qiqi's hand and whispered, "It might be those jealous villagers in the village. We have to be careful."
After returning home, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing quickly closed the door. They looked at each other, and worry flashed in their eyes.
Shen Qiqi sighed softly and said, "Brother Qing, do you think those villagers will have any plans for our orchard?"
Lu Qing frowned and said in a deep voice, "I think it's very likely. The suspicious movement tonight must have been someone snooping around."
Sure enough, the next morning, as soon as Shen Qiqi came out of the room, she saw Villager A and a few other villagers standing outside the orchard, staring at the fruit tree seedlings with greedy expressions on their faces, and the oppressive atmosphere became even more intense.
"Chen Qiqi," Villager A spoke up, his voice full of righteousness, "We are all from the same village, and the fruit tree seedlings should be shared by everyone."
Shen Qiqi frowned, secretly alert in her heart.
She stepped forward and said firmly, "Brother Villager A, I understand your feelings, but our fruit tree seedlings are the result of our own hard work. We can't just share them casually."
Villager A's face darkened, and his tone became aggressive: "But you can't just take all these benefits for yourself, right? We're all from the same village, and it's not fair for you to do this!"
Shen Qiqi did not show any weakness and responded calmly: "We worked hard to grow this orchard, and we have the right to decide what to do with it. If everyone wants it, you can grow it yourself. We are happy to provide some experience and suggestions."
Villager A's face looked even uglier, and several villagers behind him also showed dissatisfaction.
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing looked at each other, and a tense atmosphere spread in the Lu family orchard.
"Since you are so ungrateful, let's do it ourselves!" Villager A suddenly waved his arms angrily, his words full of threats.
Shen Qiqi's heart suddenly tightened. She held Lu Qing's hand tightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes.
She smiled faintly and said, "Come on, let's see if you can get what you want from us."
After saying that, she and Lu Qing stood side by side in front of the orchard, ready to face the upcoming challenges.
Villager A was so angry that his face turned red. In anger, his veins bulged and he waved his thick arms like a mad wild boar, spitting all over the faces of the villagers in the front row.
"Hmph! If you don't accept my toast, you'll have to pay me back. Today, I'll let you know who's in charge in this village! I'm going to destroy your orchard right now!"
He looked so ferocious, as if he was about to rush up and raze the orchard to the ground in the next second. The air around him froze instantly, and a suffocating feeling of oppression came over him.
The villagers were so frightened by his posture that they dared not breathe and took a few steps back for fear of being affected.
At this moment, Lu Qing stood in front of Shen Qiqi like a rock, his broad back like a solid fortress, isolating all threats.
His eyes were like knives as he glanced coldly at the group of greedy villagers in front of him. He exuded a powerful aura that could not be violated, and he forcibly suppressed the arrogance of Villager A.
"Try to touch my wife and orchard?" Lu Qing's voice was low and powerful, exploding in everyone's ears like a muffled thunder, shaking their hearts.
The villagers were immediately shocked by Lu Qing's aura. Their arrogance and domineering attitude were instantly extinguished. Feelings of surprise and confusion spread among the crowd. They seemed to have never seen such a strong Lu Qing.
The corners of Shen Qiqi's mouth rose slightly, and she secretly gave Lu Qing a thumbs up in her heart. He was indeed the man she liked, and his boyfriend power was overflowing!
Unlike other heroines in novels, she did not cry when encountering problems. Instead, she gently patted Lu Qing on the back, signaling him to calm down.
"Everyone," Shen Qiqi cleared her throat, her tone calm and firm, "I know everyone is envious of our fruit tree seedlings, but growing fruit trees is no easy task. You only see the fruits, but you don't see the hard work my husband and I put into these seedlings."
She looked around at the villagers in front of her and asked, "Do you understand the hardships involved?"
She paused deliberately, letting the villagers digest what she had said.
The villagers looked at each other, and a hint of shame appeared on their faces, which had been so aggressive just now.
The originally noisy orchard gradually became quiet, with only the rustling sound of leaves in the breeze.
Shen Qiqi continued, "Actually, planting fruit trees is a technical job. You can't just throw seedlings into the ground and expect them to bear fruit. There are many tricks involved, including selecting seedlings, fertilizing, pruning, etc. If you're not careful, you'll lose everything." Her tone was filled with a hint of helplessness and hope.
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