There were faint grunting sounds coming from the pigsty, mixed with a few violent coughs.
Lu Qing walked quickly to the pigpen and in the dim moonlight, saw a little pig curled up in the corner, shivering and breathing rapidly.
Shen Qiqi also followed over. She could tell at a glance that the little piglet was most likely suffering from pneumonia.
"Sick again?" Shen Qiqi sighed. This was the third piglet that got sick this month.
If this trend continues, this year's harvest will probably be a flop.
Her eyes were firm, and a determination to "change the status quo" spread in her heart.
"It seems that I have to start my breeding improvement plan." She thought silently in her heart.
The next morning, Shen Qiqi did not directly propose her "great plan" to her family. Instead, she went to the village to collect some data on livestock diseases under traditional breeding methods.
She held a small notebook and went door to door asking questions, carefully recording every piece of information. An atmosphere of seriousness rose around her.
Even Ma Bo, who had never been very fond of her, couldn't help but feel curious when he saw her being so serious. A feeling of doubt rose in his heart: "What is this girl doing again?"
Shen Qiqi ignored Ma Bo's doubts. Her mind was full of improvement plans.
She knew that if she wanted to convince the older generation with deep-rooted ideas, it would not be enough to rely on just words, but she had to provide real evidence.
In the next few days, Shen Qiqi ran around like she was full of energy.
She first went to the town's animal husbandry station to consult about professional breeding techniques, but found that the technical level of the animal husbandry worker Zhao was just so-so and he could not provide any effective help.
She then went to the neighboring village and heard that there was a modern breeding farm there and wanted to learn from them. However, the owner was afraid that she would compete with him, so he kept the key technology secret and refused to reveal any information.
Finally, Shen Qiqi had no choice but to turn her attention to the farm tool store in town.
She wanted to buy some improved breeding equipment, but when Boss Wu saw that she was an outsider, he raised the price and treated her like a fat sheep to be slaughtered.
Shen Qiqi was no pushover, and after some bargaining, she finally got the equipment at a reasonable price.
After returning home, Shen Qiqi carefully hid the improved equipment, fearing that it would be discovered by Mrs. Lu.
She knew that the old lady was the most difficult person to deal with in the family. If she knew that she had spent so much money on these "useless things", she would definitely make a fuss again.
"Qiqi, what have you been busy with recently? It's so mysterious." Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi's busy figure and asked curiously.
Shen Qiqi smiled mysteriously, leaned close to Lu Qing's ear, and whispered, "I'm preparing a surprise, you'll know when the time comes."
At night, in the main hall of the Lu family, the kerosene lamp emitted a faint light, shining on everyone's face.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and finally spoke: "Dad, Mom, brothers and sisters-in-law, I have an idea..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Bo was the first to frown, cross his arms across his chest, and say firmly, "Qiqi, stop causing trouble. Our Lu family's breeding methods have been passed down from generation to generation, and there have never been any problems. Traditional methods are the best, don't believe in those fancy things."
Shen Qiqi was not intimidated by Ma Bo's momentum, but became more determined.
She took a deep breath and calmly began to explain, "Uncle Ma, you're right. Traditional methods have indeed helped us overcome many difficulties. But have you noticed that the incidence of piglet illness has been increasing over the years, especially recently, with several pigs contracting pneumonia almost every month. If this trend continues, this year's harvest will definitely be greatly reduced."
Her words were steady and powerful, forcing people to listen carefully.
The room was silent, with only the occasional soft crackle of the kerosene lamp flame, as if to fuel her determination.
Lu Qing stood up and said in a loud voice, "Dad, Mom, Qiqi is right. I visited the neighboring towns before, and I saw that several places have been very successful in improving breeding methods. Not only has it increased the survival rate, but it has also greatly increased production. We can also give it a try. Maybe we can really change the current situation."
His voice was full of confidence, and the atmosphere around him seemed to be infected.
Although Mrs. Lu still looked unconvinced, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.
She frowned, her tone hesitant: "Is it really that effective? How much does it cost?"
Seeing this, Shen Qiqi immediately struck while the iron was hot: "Mom, don't worry, I've already calculated it. Although the initial investment is large, it will definitely be worth it in the long run. And I've already contacted the supplier. The price is affordable, so you won't have to worry too much."
The atmosphere in the room gradually became subtle, and everyone was thinking about this problem.
Although Mrs. Lu had her doubts, she became even more shaken when she saw how determined Lu Qing and Shen Qiqi were.
Lu Qing held Shen Qiqi's hand, his eyes full of love, and said softly: "Qiqi, no matter what the result is, I will support you."
Shen Qiqi felt warm in her heart, nodded firmly, looked at her family members, and raised a smile at the corner of her mouth.
Lu Qing's warm big hand wrapped around Shen Qiqi's small hand, as if conveying infinite power.
The love in his eyes was as bright and firm as the twinkling stars in the night sky.
Shen Qiqi held Lu Qing's hand back, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, and her gratitude was beyond words.
At this moment, they seemed like soldiers fighting side by side, facing unknown challenges together.
"Qiqi
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, swept her eyes across the crowd with determination, and raised a confident smile at the corner of her mouth: "Since everyone has no objection, let's get started!"
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