Uncle Lu had shifty eyes and a fake smile on his face. "Oh, San'er, your house is quite lively!" As he spoke, his eyes kept glancing into the house like a cat stealing fish.
Shen Qiqi suppressed the annoyance in her heart and gestured to Lu Qing to invite him in.
"Second uncle, what are you doing here?" Shen Qiqi got straight to the point and didn't want to waste time talking to him.
Uncle Lu rubbed his hands together and smiled like an old fox. "I heard you were planning to start a side business. I'm just concerned about you."
He said it nicely, but his little eyes were full of ill intentions.
Shen Qiqi sneered in her heart, this old guy must have bad intentions.
"Ahem," Shen Qiqi cleared her throat and decided to continue the previous topic, "Second Uncle, actually we want to do the clothing business. I think this market has huge potential." Her eyes were firm and her tone was confident, trying to intimidate Second Uncle Lu.
After hearing this, Uncle Lu looked disdainful and said, "Clothing? You guys? Stop dreaming! How much money can you make from this?" He curled his lips as if he was looking at a few clowns.
Shen Qiqi didn't bother to pay attention to him, and looked directly at Brother Zhang and started her "market analysis".
"Brother Zhang, look, everyone's wearing gray clothes these days. If we can make something unique, we'll definitely be a hit! Besides, prices are slowly rising, and even if our clothes are a little more expensive, people will definitely buy them! After all, who doesn't want to look good?"
She spoke eloquently and analyzed the potential of the clothing market in a clear and logical manner, like a senior business mentor.
After hearing this, Brother Zhang's eyes were filled with disbelief, and a glimmer of light began to flash in his shrewd eyes.
He began to waver, and his originally furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
A glimmer of hope slowly emanated from him.
When Shen Qiqi saw Brother Zhang's reaction, she felt a strong sense of accomplishment.
At this time, Lu Qing quietly held Shen Qiqi's hand and squeezed it gently.
He looked at Shen Qiqi with gentle eyes, as if saying, "Wife, you are awesome!" An ambiguous atmosphere spread between the two.
Shen Qiqi blushed, and sweet emotions overflowed in her heart.
At this moment, Uncle Lu suddenly sneered, interrupting this heartwarming scene.
"Hmph! Don't be too happy too soon. The clothing business is not as simple as you think!" His tone was sarcastic, like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark.
Shen Qiqi frowned and was about to retort when she heard a rough voice coming from outside: "Lu Qing's wife, are you at home? I have something to talk to you about!" It was Captain Zhao's voice.
Lu Qing opened the door and Captain Zhao appeared at the door.
His rugged face was filled with seriousness and worry.
He strode into the room, his eyes sweeping over everyone in the room. His eyes seemed to penetrate people's souls, making people's hearts tighten.
"Captain Zhao, why are you here?" Lu Qing asked politely, but with a hint of uneasiness in his tone.
Captain Zhao rubbed his hands together and said in a deep, powerful voice, "I heard you were planning to start a clothing business. I had to come and try to persuade you." He paused, a hint of worry in his eyes. "There aren't many people in our village who can pull this off. Think about it, the villagers don't have any skills, so where can we hire a skilled craftsman? Besides, the capital required is not a small sum. Can you raise it?"
Shen Qiqi's heart shuddered. Captain Zhao's words were like a basin of cold water poured on her heart.
But her gaze remained firm, and a feeling of courage overflowed in her heart.
She took a deep breath, met Captain Zhao's gaze, and said firmly, "Captain Zhao, what you said does make sense, but we have to give it a try. Now that the policy has been relaxed and there are more opportunities, we can't just not do it because we're afraid of failure, right?"
Captain Zhao frowned, looking as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
He said in a deep voice: "Chen Qiqi, I know you have a bright mind, but starting a business is too risky. If you fail, not only will you suffer, but your family may also be implicated."
Shen Qiqi smiled slightly, her tone calm: "Captain Zhao, don't worry, we have made full preparations. There are certainly risks, but we are confident that we can overcome them. Do you also think that every attempt is worthwhile, and even if we fail, we can still learn something?"
Captain Zhao looked at Shen Qiqi's determined eyes and felt a little shaken.
He sighed and said in a low voice, "It's good for you young people to be energetic, but you still need to be cautious. You need to think about this more."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sudden sound of chaotic footsteps and noisy gossip outside the door.
Shen Qiqi's heart sank, and she immediately realized that something was wrong.
She walked quickly to the door, pushed it open, and saw Uncle Lu shouting to a few onlookers in the yard, "These people just love to daydream. Clothing business? How much money can you make? Don't let them go hungry!"
Captain Zhao's face suddenly darkened. He glared at Uncle Lu and said sternly, "Uncle Lu, what are you doing?"
When Uncle Lu saw Captain Zhao, his expression changed slightly, but he remained stubborn: "Captain Zhao, I'm telling the truth. Who in our village can pull off this clothing business?"
Shen Qiqi was furious, but she knew she couldn't act impulsively at this moment.
She took a deep breath and said in a firm and calm voice, "Uncle, if you feel it's unreliable, you don't have to come to help, but please don't say anything in the village that will affect us. We have made up our minds and don't care about other people's cold words."
Uncle Lu sneered and said, "Okay, okay, just wait and see!"
Shen Qiqi looked at Uncle Lu's departing back, and a chill rose in her heart.
She turned to look at everyone in the room, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Everyone, rest assured, I won't let Second Uncle's gossip affect our plans. We must speed up fundraising and can't delay any longer."
Lu Qing held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly, his eyes full of support: "Wife, I have confidence with you here!"
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