Shen Qiqi's heart felt as sweet as if it were filled with honey. She leaned gently on Lu Qing's shoulder, feeling his warmth and love.
"Cough cough..." A sudden cough broke the warm atmosphere.
A figure flashed out from behind the tree, looking panicked: "Qiqi, this is bad..."
Lin Dazhuang ran to Shen Qiqi breathlessly, his face flushed red, as if he had run 800 miles in a hurry.
"Qiqi, something bad has happened! Someone in the neighboring village...someone in the neighboring village is going to rebel!"
"What? Turning against us? Who dares to turn against us these days? Who is it? So bold!" Shen Qiqi's eyes widened when she heard this, and she rolled up her sleeves as if she was ready to fight.
Lu Qing quickly grabbed her, fearing that she would rush over and kill everyone in excitement.
Lin Dazhuang wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained, "Some people in the neighboring village think this cooperation project is unreliable and are afraid that it will all be in vain. Now they are gathered under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village to make a fuss!"
When Shen Qiqi heard this, her heart skipped a beat. This was no small matter!
If the cooperation that we have worked so hard to achieve falls through, wouldn’t all the previous efforts be in vain?
No, she has to go and see it quickly!
When we arrived at the entrance of the neighboring village, we saw a group of people gathered under an old locust tree. They all had sad faces and were whispering to each other, like a group of ants on a hot pan.
The air was filled with an uneasy smell, even stronger than the smell from the pigpen at Widow Wang's house at the east end of the village.
"I think this cooperation project is very risky! Not only will you not make any money, but you will also lose the land!" said a big man with a beard in a muffled voice.
"That's right! That's right! Our family only has this little piece of land. If we lose it, how will our family survive?" A thin old lady echoed, her voice trembling slightly.
"Qiqi is here!" Someone shouted, and the crowd automatically parted to make a path, and Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing walked in.
Shen Qiqi glanced at everyone, a confident smile on her face, and said in a clear and powerful voice: "Dear fellow villagers, I know that everyone has concerns in their hearts, but please believe me, this cooperation project will definitely benefit everyone!"
She spoke eloquently and explained the project's plans and prospects in detail, her tone full of confidence and enthusiasm.
Her voice was like a reassurance, gradually calming the villagers' anxiety.
"Qiqi, is everything you said true?" the bearded uncle asked half-doubtfully.
"Of course it's true! When have I, Shen Qiqi, ever lied to anyone?" Shen Qiqi patted her chest and assured.
The villagers looked at Shen Qiqi's confident look, and their original worries gradually eased.
"I believe Qiqi!" A young man stood up and said loudly.
"I believe it too!"
"We all believe it!"
The villagers expressed their support one after another, and the original uneasy atmosphere was instantly swept away, replaced by enthusiasm.
They surrounded Shen Qiqi, communicating with her enthusiastically and asking about the details of the project.
Seeing the change in the villagers' attitude, Shen Qiqi's heart was filled with relief.
She knew that this "betrayal crisis" was completely resolved.
At this time, Lu Qing leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Qiqi, tomorrow..."
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing got up early the next day. The air was filled with the fragrance of soil and grass, refreshing and pleasant.
Today is the agricultural product exchange day for the two villages to cooperate, and it is also an important day to test the feasibility of Shen Qiqi's plan.
The exchange site is located in the village's threshing ground, which is already crowded with people and very lively.
The cries of chickens and ducks, the shouts of people, and the sounds of children playing interweave into a cheerful pastoral symphony.
The air is filled with the aroma of various agricultural products: fresh vegetables and fruits, lively fish and shrimp, and the tempting aroma of bacon...
It’s simply a large “foodie paradise”!
Shen Qiqi was wearing a neat blue floral shirt and a high ponytail, looking particularly energetic.
She moved among the crowd like a little top, coordinating various affairs with a confident smile on her face.
Lu Qing was like a loyal "flower protector", following her closely, wiping her sweat and handing her water from time to time, his eyes full of doting.
"Qiqi, your plan is amazing! Look, everyone is so happy!" Uncle Zhao was carrying a basket of red tomatoes, and his smile made the wrinkles on his face look like a chrysanthemum.
"That's right! This is even more lively than the Chinese New Year!" Aunt Qian, carrying a basket of green vegetables, also said happily.
Looking at the smiles on the villagers' faces, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.
"Qiqi, look over there!" Lu Qing suddenly said, pointing at a group of people in the distance.
Shen Qiqi looked in the direction of Lu Qing's finger and saw a group of people dressed obviously differently from those in this village and the neighboring villages walking towards the threshing ground.
They are all tall and strong, walk with a brisk step, and there is a shrewd look in their eyes.
"They are..." Shen Qiqi asked doubtfully.
"They are from Wangjia Village next door. They heard that the cooperation between our two villages is booming, so they want to join in." Lin Dazhuang appeared behind them at some point, with a hint of worry in his tone.
"Wangjia Village? They want to join too?" Shen Qiqi frowned slightly, and a bad premonition suddenly arose in her heart.
Wangjia Village is not a pushover, and is known for "plucking feathers from passing geese". If we allow them to join in, can this cooperation continue smoothly?
Lu Qing also noticed Shen Qiqi's worry, patted her shoulder gently, and comforted her: "Don't worry, we will always find a way."
"Yeah!" Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
The addition of Wangjiacun undoubtedly brought new variables to this cooperation and also brought new challenges to Shen Qiqi.
"Qiqi..." Lu Qing was about to speak when he was interrupted by a voice from a distance.
"Chen Qiqi! I heard that you have started a cooperative project here, and our Wangjia Village also wants to join in. What do you think? Give us some face?" A rough voice came from afar, with an unquestionable domineering aura.
Shen Qiqi looked up and saw a tall man with a face full of flesh, striding towards them.
He was followed by a group of people, all of them looked ferocious and looked like they were not good people.
The corners of Shen Qiqi's mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Face? That depends on whether you are qualified..."
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