The next morning, Shen Qiqi went out in high spirits.
She decided to go to Aunt Liu's house to ask first. Aunt Liu is the village's cultural and artistic backbone, and maybe she can have some good ideas.
Lu Qing also followed and joked, "Qiqi, Aunt Liu is famous in the village for her big mouth. You have to be mentally prepared."
Shen Qiqi smiled and nodded slightly, but she felt a little uneasy.
She knocked on Aunt Liu's door. After a while, the door creaked open, revealing Aunt Liu's round face.
"Qiqi, you're here so early. Come in and sit down." Aunt Liu greeted her warmly, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing entered the house. A small coffee table had already been set up in the living room, with teacups and a few simple snacks on it.
"Aunt Liu, we came here to ask for your help. Our village is going to hold a celebration and we need to collect some programs." Shen Qiqi said straight to the point.
When Aunt Liu heard this, her eyes lit up immediately. She patted her chest and said, "No problem, no problem! When I was young, I was a well-known cultural and artistic backbone in the village. Singing and dancing are no problem for me. I will definitely support this celebration and will definitely be there."
Lu Qing was laughing secretly on the side, muttering to himself: Aunt Liu's mouth is really extraordinary, she speaks more beautifully than she sings.
Shen Qiqi listened patiently, but felt helpless.
She knew that Aunt Liu's enthusiasm was good, but there would probably be many problems in actual implementation.
"Aunt Liu, do you have any programs to recommend?" Shen Qiqi tried her best to keep smiling, hoping to get some useful suggestions from Aunt Liu.
Aunt Liu started talking non-stop: "We can have a big chorus, a group dance, and some crosstalk and skits. In short, we need a lot of programs, and the more lively the better!"
Shen Qiqi was confused and thought: How can we rehearse with so many programs?
There is simply no time!
She tried to give Aunt Liu some advice: "Aunt Liu, these programs all sound great, but our time is limited. It would be best to pick a few simple programs first and rehearse them slowly."
Aunt Liu was immediately displeased when she heard this. She frowned and said, "Qiqi, why don't you understand art? Diversity is what's needed to attract the audience. You're being too conservative."
Shen Qiqi felt very aggrieved. She explained, "Aunt Liu, it's not that I'm conservative, it's just that the actual situation is indeed limited. We have to do what we can."
Aunt Liu got even angrier when she heard this. She started yelling, "You don't understand art. You don't even know what a good show is! How can you hold a good celebration like this?"
The surrounding villagers heard Aunt Liu's shouting and gathered around. For a moment, the living room was crowded with people.
Shen Qiqi's expression turned ugly. She felt the tense atmosphere around her surge like a tide, making it hard for her to breathe.
Seeing this, Lu Qing quickly stepped out to smooth things over: "Aunt Liu, Qiqi is also doing this for the good of the celebration. Let's discuss it slowly, and we can always find a suitable solution."
Aunt Liu snorted, sat down abruptly, and said nothing more.
Shen Qiqi felt very aggrieved, but she did not give up. She took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and prepared to continue to win Aunt Liu's support.
At this moment, Lu Qing stepped forward and gently pulled Shen Qiqi's sleeve, and whispered: "Don't worry, we still have a way."
Shen Qiqi raised her head.
"Aunt Liu, since you are so enthusiastic, why don't you take charge of the logistics first and help us prepare the venue and props, so that we can focus more on rehearsing the show." Shen Qiqi made her suggestion in a gentle but firm voice.
Aunt Liu's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded without hesitation, "Okay, leave it to me. You guys can just rehearse without worry!"
Shen Qiqi breathed a sigh of relief. Shen Qiqi came out of Aunt Liu's house, and the haze in her heart gradually dissipated, and she felt relieved.
Lu Qing followed her, gave her a thumbs up, and whispered: "Qiqi, you are so smart, this trick is really amazing!" Shen Qiqi smiled, patted the back of Lu Qing's hand, and her eyes flashed with determination: "As long as everyone works together, no matter how big the difficulties are, we can overcome them."
The two of them walked around the village, and Shen Qiqi suddenly thought of Brother Lu's son Xiao Ming. He usually liked singing and dancing and had a talent for performance.
She decided to give it a try and maybe convince him to attend the celebration.
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing arrived at Brother Lu's house. As soon as they entered the door, they heard Xiao Ming's singing, which was clear and pleasant, like a clear spring in the mountains.
Xiao Ming was sitting in the yard, practicing seriously.
Shen Qiqi was delighted and walked over and said softly, "Xiao Ming, you sing really well. Your family has a little singer!"
Xiao Ming looked up and saw Shen Qiqi, a glimmer of joy flashed in his eyes, but he quickly lowered his head, looking a little depressed: "Sister Qiqi, thank you for the compliment, but my parents don't let me participate in these activities. They say it will affect my studies."
Shen Qiqi squatted down and gently patted Xiao Ming's shoulder: "Xiao Ming, your talent should be seen by more people. I understand your parents' concerns, but I think participating in activities is also a form of learning, which can make you more confident. Are you willing to give it a try?"
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Shen Qiqi stood up and looked at Brother Lu with a firm gaze: "Uncle, I understand your concerns, but Xiao Ming is really talented. If his talent can be displayed, it will be good for his self-confidence and future growth. Please believe me, I will arrange the rehearsal time reasonably and will definitely not affect Xiao Ming's studies."
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