When Shen Qiqi heard the gossip outside the house, her lungs were about to explode!
Uncle Lu is really a fly, he is everywhere!
Without giving it any thought, she turned around and ran towards Brother Zhang's house. If this rumor spread, the cooperative relationship that she had worked so hard to build would be in jeopardy.
As soon as she entered Brother Zhang's house, Shen Qiqi felt that the atmosphere was not right.
Brother Zhang sat on a stool, his face darker than the bottom of a pot, holding a chipped tea bowl in his hand, rubbing it nervously.
Mrs. Li lowered her head and sat aside without saying a word.
Lu Qing stood behind Shen Qiqi, his brows furrowed, his worry evident in his expression.
"Brother Zhang, I..." Shen Qiqi just opened her mouth when she was interrupted by Brother Zhang's rough voice: "Qiqi, is what is said outside true? The bank really won't give you a loan?" His tone was heavy, and his eyes were full of suspicion.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Brother Zhang, these are all rumors! Uncle Lu is jealous of our business and spread them on purpose!" She paused and said firmly, "You've seen our project, and the prospects are so bright! Now we're just one step away from success. Don't let these rumors lead you astray!"
Brother Zhang remained silent, his brows still furrowed. The atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
Shen Qiqi felt her heart pounding, as if it was about to jump out of her throat in the next second.
The room was eerily quiet; the only sound was the ticking of the old-fashioned wall clock, as if it was urging something.
"Brother Zhang, if you don't believe me, let's go to the bank tomorrow and ask for answers in person!" Shen Qiqi gritted her teeth and risked her life. "I don't believe this rumor can block my path!"
At this moment, Sister Li finally raised her head and spoke timidly: "Qiqi..."
Sister Li spoke timidly, twisting the corners of her clothes nervously with her hands, her eyes wandering like a frightened deer.
"Qiqi... I, I..." She hesitated for a long time before finally mustering the courage to say, "I... I heard that the bank won't lend you money, and I'm afraid... this project... will fail..." Her voice became smaller and smaller, and finally it was almost inaudible. The room was filled with an atmosphere of hesitation.
Shen Qiqi's heart skipped a beat, and she secretly thought that this was not good.
The rumor spread so fast that even Sister Li began to waver!
She took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Sister-in-law, don't listen to those people's nonsense. They are all rumors made up by that old sly old uncle Lu Er! Our project has such a bright future, how could it fail? Don't worry, I, Shen Qiqi, will keep my word and will never let you suffer any loss by following me!"
Sister Li still lowered her head, rubbing her fingers nervously: "But...but it's spread everywhere..." She raised her head, looking embarrassed, "Qiqi, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just...if I lose money, what should I do..."
Shen Qiqi opened her mouth, wanting to continue explaining, but didn't know where to start.
She could understand Mrs. Li's concerns. After all, in this day and age, every penny was hard-earned.
But she also understood that if she didn't turn the tide now, the cooperative relationship that had been established with great difficulty would really collapse!
A sense of loss surged in her heart, and Shen Qiqi felt a little dry in her throat.
But she quickly adjusted her mood. Instead of wasting her breath here, it would be better to prove herself with actual actions!
She stood up abruptly and said decisively, "Brother Zhang, Sister Li, instead of letting our imagination run wild here, why don't we go to the county town together? Seeing is believing, hearing is not. Let's go to the market and see if this project has any prospects!"
Brother Zhang and Sister Li looked confused, and an atmosphere of surprise filled them.
Lu Qing also looked at Shen Qiqi in surprise, not knowing what she was up to.
Shen Qiqi didn't explain too much, just smiled confidently: "Let's go, let's set off now!" She turned and walked out the door, her steps firm, as if what was waiting for her ahead was not an unknown challenge, but a victory that was within her reach.
"Wait for me!" Lu Qing came to his senses and hurriedly followed.
Brother Zhang and Sister Li hesitated for a moment and then followed him out.
At the entrance of the village, Captain Zhao was chatting with a few villagers. Seeing Shen Qiqi and his group coming over in a mighty procession, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised: "Qiqi, what are you doing..."
Shen Qiqi kept walking and only said, "Go to the county town and investigate the market!"
The four of them arrived in the county town, and Shen Qiqi went straight to the largest farmers' market.
The market was bustling with people, various hawking sounds could be heard one after another, and the air was filled with the smell of various vegetables, fruits and melons.
However, Shen Qiqi was like a swimming fish, nimbly moving through the crowd and heading towards the dry goods area with a clear goal.
"Brother Zhang, look, the dried goods from our village are more than one level higher in quality than those here!" Shen Qiqi pointed at the dull-colored and unevenly sized dried goods on the market and said confidently, "Our dried goods are pure natural, pollution-free, and absolutely green!"
Brother Zhang was skeptical at first, but after seeing the quality of the dry goods on the market, his expression gradually relaxed and an atmosphere of approval gradually emanated from him.
"Yeah, that's really good." He nodded and agreed.
Shen Qiqi then took them to several dry goods stores with good reputations, learned about the market conditions and prices in detail, and analyzed their advantages and disadvantages.
She spoke eloquently, with clear logic and easy-to-understand data, which left Brother Zhang and Sister Li stunned.
Mrs. Li was originally worried that the project would lose money, but now seeing the hot market conditions, she finally felt relieved and the atmosphere of recognition gradually grew stronger in her.
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