Shen Qiqi's eyes swept over the rows of neatly arranged rice ears. Each one was plump and heavy, bending the stalks.
Some of the rice ears were even stronger and more golden than hers.
A feeling of tension wrapped around her heart like a vine, making her palms sweat slightly.
Wow, these contestants are full of hidden talents!
She silently clenched her fists, feeling her heart beating like a drum, as if a silent battle was going on in her chest.
Lu Qing felt the wetness in her palm and gently held her hand. A warm current flowed through the clasped hands and into Shen Qiqi's heart, as if saying: Don't be afraid, I'm here.
The competition officially began and the air was filled with tension.
The judges had serious expressions and sharp eyes. They examined each rice ear like a scanner, and occasionally lowered their heads to record something.
When it was Shen Qiqi's turn to present, the judges' gazes lingered for a long time on the rice ears she brought.
One of the judges pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose and asked in a serious tone: "Mrs. Lu, your planting method is indeed unique, but is the yield really as high as you said? Is there any data to support it?" An atmosphere of doubt spread, as if a basin of cold water had extinguished the enthusiasm around him.
"Of course!" Shen Qiqi answered calmly, and took out a detailed record form calmly, "This is my planting record for the past few months. From sowing, fertilizing to irrigation, I have recorded the data of every link in detail. Not only that, I also did a comparative experiment..." She explained clearly, and every piece of data came to her mind easily. Her calm aura instantly controlled the whole audience.
The judges listened attentively, their expressions gradually changing from suspicion to surprise. Finally, the judge who asked the question nodded and said meaningfully, "Interesting..." Shen Qiqi smiled slightly and was about to continue explaining when suddenly, a judge pointed at the rice ears she brought and asked in a puzzled tone, "Your rice ears..." Shen Qiqi's presentation seemed to have been fast-forwarded as she calmly explained the essence of the new planting method.
She pointed to the special structure on the rice ears, which was her improved tillering technology, which could allow a rice seedling to grow more rice ears, just like the magical technology of "one-click multiple births".
She also explained in detail how to cleverly match fertilizers according to soil characteristics so that each seed can absorb enough nutrients. She treated the crops as if they were her own children and gave the judges an open agricultural class.
"Everyone, look, these are the rice ears I planted using a new method. Not only are they large and full, but the yield is 30% higher than that of the traditional method!" Shen Qiqi's voice was crisp and firm, like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of everyone present.
Her tone was filled with the confidence of "come and argue if you don't agree", which made those who had originally questioned her shut up. They didn't dare to breathe, for fear of missing any details.
She then took out a carefully prepared comparison table with every piece of data clearly recorded, leaving the judges who were originally trying to nitpick speechless and could only nod silently.
Lu Qing, standing in the audience, looked at Shen Qiqi, who was so confident on the stage, and the love in his eyes almost overflowed.
His eyes were glued to Shen Qiqi, the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised slightly, his face full of pride that said "My wife is the best".
Shen Qiqi would occasionally glance at Lu Qing inadvertently, and their eyes met in the air, like a beam of light, instantly illuminating each other's hearts.
She could feel Lu Qing's support, which made her more confident and full of aura, as if she had her own background music, and she was the focus wherever she went.
The judges listened carefully to Shen Qiqi's explanation, their originally serious expressions gradually replaced by surprise, their eyes flashing with curiosity and appreciation for the new planting method.
One judge even couldn't help but sigh: "Young people really should not be underestimated. Such a great knowledge is contained in this small ear of rice!" The feeling of admiration spread in their hearts, as if there was a warm current warming their hearts.
Just as Shen Qiqi was about to further elaborate on her concept, a judge pointed at the rice ears she brought and asked with a hint of doubt in his tone: "Your rice ears..." The judge pointed at the rice ears brought by Shen Qiqi and asked doubtfully: "Your rice ears... look shorter than the others?" This sentence was like a small stone thrown into the originally calm lake, stirring up circles of ripples.
The other contestants who were originally whispering to each other in the audience were now talking to each other, chattering like a group of sparrows in a pot of boiling water.
"Yes, I noticed that too. The rice ears are indeed shorter. Will it affect the yield?" A middle-aged man with a beard asked in confusion, touching his chin.
"Maybe they used some unorthodox methods to ripen them!" A tall and thin man with a pointed face and monkey cheeks said in a sarcastic tone, his tone full of sour jealousy.
"Shh, keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear!" Another contestant quickly reminded, but his eyes glanced at Shen Qiqi from time to time, full of vigilance and hostility.
These discussions buzzed like mosquitoes, trying to disturb Shen Qiqi's thoughts, but Shen Qiqi was like a towering mountain, standing still.
The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile, and her eyes sparkled with wisdom.
"This judge's observation is truly sharp!" Shen Qiqi replied calmly, her voice clear and powerful, instantly drowning out the buzzing noise from the audience. "My rice ears are indeed shorter than others, but this is not a flaw; it's my careful design!"
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