Shen Qiqi's brows were tightly knitted together, and the word "sorrow" was written all over her delicate face, making her look like an eggplant hit by frost.
Her big, lively eyes had dimmed at this moment, as if they had lost their former brilliance.
This news was like a bolt from the blue, and the joy she had just felt at the peak of her life plummeted to the bottom in an instant.
"What's going on? Is God going to be sad for me? I finally took over the forest, but this technology is blocking me again?" She muttered, her tone full of resentment and helplessness.
Lu Qing felt so distressed when he saw her like this, he quickly walked forward and gently held her arm.
"Qiqi, don't worry, I'm here even if the sky falls!" His voice was low and gentle, like a warm current, instantly dispelling the haze in Shen Qiqi's heart.
Shen Qiqi raised her head and looked into Lu Qing's eyes, which were full of trust and love. The uneasiness in her heart subsided a little.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, thinking: 'No, I can't just sit there and wait for death, I have to go see that old man Li!
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So the two of them rushed to the next village without stopping.
The owner of Li Guoyuan was lying on the bed, his face was sallow, his lips were chapped, and he looked very weak.
Seeing Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing suddenly appear in front of him, he was stunned at first, and then a look of vigilance appeared on his face.
That look was like a wild cat forced into a corner, full of defensiveness.
"What are you doing here?" His voice was hoarse and weak, but it contained a hint of unquestionable questioning.
Seeing this, Shen Qiqi quickly stepped forward and said sincerely, "Uncle Li, we are here to visit you. We heard that you were sick and we were worried." She paused and continued, "You promised to teach me the techniques for cultivating the orchard. Now that you are sick, we are really worried." Her face was filled with sincere worry, and her eyes were full of concern.
After hearing her words, the suspicious look on Li Guoyuan's face eased a little, but he was still a little wary. He coughed weakly a few times and stared at Shen Qiqi closely, trying to see through her true thoughts.
"Really, you just came to visit me?" There was a barely perceptible inquiry in his eyes.
Shen Qiqi nodded heavily, looked at him sincerely, and said firmly: "Of course it's true! We came to visit you sincerely!"
Shen Qiqi's tone was firm, which made Li Guoyuan's boss feel a kind of sincere concern. He felt a little relieved, but still a little hesitant.
"Then you..." He looked at Shen Qiqi, hesitant to speak, his eyes complicated and difficult to read.
Shen Qiqi's eyes rolled and a plan came to mind.
"Uncle Li, how about this? You are sick now, and there is definitely no one to take care of the orchard. Why don't you let me help you take care of it during this period, and you can rest assured to recuperate. When you recover, you can teach me the reclamation techniques. How about it?" She looked sincere, as if she was really thinking about the owner of Li Orchard.
When Mr. Li Guoyuan heard this, a glimmer of light flashed in his cloudy eyes.
This idea sounds good. He is worried that no one will take care of the orchard!
This little girl looks smart, maybe she can really help.
He hesitated, as if there were two little people fighting in his heart, one saying "promise her" and the other saying "wait a little longer".
Seeing this, Lu Qing quickly added fuel to the fire.
"Uncle Li, don't worry, Qiqi is very hardworking. She takes care of our land, and the vegetables she grows are better than anyone else's!" As he spoke, he gently patted Shen Qiqi's shoulder, his eyes full of doting.
Shen Qiqi felt Lu Qing's support and felt warm in her heart. She smiled sweetly at the owner of Li Orchard and said, "Uncle Li, I promise to take good care of your orchard. You can just rest assured and recuperate!"
Boss Li Guoyuan looked at the young couple in front of him, one sincere, the other considerate, and the defenses in his heart gradually collapsed.
He sighed and thought to himself, "Never mind, I'll just trust them this time!"
So, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing started to get busy in the Li Orchard.
Shen Qiqi rolled up her sleeves, full of energy, weeding and watering the plants with quick movements, not at all like a girl from the city.
Lu Qing silently helped her pass water and wipe her sweat, his eyes full of love.
As the sun sets, golden sunlight shines on the orchard, painting everything with a warm color.
Fine beads of sweat oozed out of Shen Qiqi's forehead. Seeing this, Lu Qing quickly handed her a clean towel.
Shen Qiqi took the towel, wiped the sweat off her face, looked up and gave Lu Qing a brilliant smile, that smile was more beautiful than the flowers in the orchard.
When the surrounding fruit farmers saw this scene, they all looked at them with envy.
"Hey, look at that young couple, they have such a good relationship!"
"Yes, this girl is so lucky to marry such a considerate man!"
"That's right! This man has really good taste. He married such a capable wife!"
As night falls, the sky is dotted with stars.
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing were walking on the way home, holding hands with their fingers interlocked.
"Qiqi, are you tired?" Lu Qing asked gently.
"It's okay, it's just..." Shen Qiqi paused and looked at Lu Qing, "Uncle Li's son doesn't seem very happy..."
Just as Shen Qiqi was about to speak, Lu Qing had already guessed what she was thinking. He sighed softly and held her hand tightly: "This matter is indeed a bit tricky. After all, no one wants to easily teach their best skills to outsiders."
The two returned to Li's house and heard a quarrel coming from inside before they even entered the house.
"Dad! You are confused! How can you hand over the orchard to outsiders? This is the lifeblood of our family!" A sharp voice sounded, full of dissatisfaction and anxiety.
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