"Just what? Does Brother Zhang still have any concerns?" Shen Qiqi stared at him intently, waiting for his next words.
"It's just... this start-up capital is not a small amount!" Brother Zhang rubbed his hands, looking painful, as if he had seen his money go down the drain.
"If I lose, I'll be bankrupt!"
Shen Qiqi smiled mysteriously, revealing an expression that said "everything is under control."
"Brother Zhang, don't panic! I have a brilliant plan!" She paused, deliberately keeping the question in suspense. "How about we go ask Captain Zhao for his advice first?"
Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
Captain Zhao?
He is a team leader, what does he know about starting a business?
An atmosphere of curiosity spread through them like ripples.
"Let's go!" Shen Qiqi waved her hand and took the lead to walk towards Captain Zhao's house. Her steps were vigorous and powerful, like a general who was about to win a battle.
At Captain Zhao's house, smoke was curling up and the aroma of food was wafting in the air, making people's stomachs growl.
Shen Qiqi was not polite either. She shouted as soon as she entered the door: "Captain Zhao, sister-in-law, have you eaten? We didn't eat together!"
Captain Zhao was not optimistic about Shen Qiqi's group of "novice entrepreneurs", but he couldn't stand Shen Qiqi's constant nagging and finally agreed to help analyze it.
The atmosphere of hope, like a small seed, quietly sprouts in everyone's heart.
"Captain Zhao, you are the pillar of our village and are knowledgeable. Could you please take a look at our project and see if it can succeed?" Shen Qiqi presented the business plan with both hands. Her attitude was more respectful than that of an elementary school student meeting a teacher.
Captain Zhao took the plan, put on his reading glasses, and read it word by word.
Sometimes he frowned, sometimes he nodded, which made everyone feel very nervous, like they were on a roller coaster.
Finally, Captain Zhao put down the plan, raised his head, and looked at Shen Qiqi with sharp eyes.
"Qiqi, your project has a novel idea and great prospects!"
The room suddenly became quiet, and you could hear a pin drop.
Immediately afterwards, an atmosphere of appreciation surged like a tide, surrounding Shen Qiqi.
She felt like she had been injected with chicken blood, her whole body was full of strength, and her heart was overflowing with a sense of accomplishment.
"But..." Captain Zhao changed the subject.
Lu Qing held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly, his eyes full of trust. He squeezed hard...
Lu Qing's big hand tightly wrapped around Shen Qiqi's small hand, and the warmth spread from the palm of his hand, like a warm current, instantly dispelling the tension in her heart.
His deep eyes were full of trust and encouragement, as if to say, "Qiqi knows that no matter how many difficulties lie ahead, as long as Lu Qing is with her, she will have the courage to face them.
Captain Zhao cleared his throat and continued, "But starting a business is no joke. You need to be fully prepared." He paused, his tone becoming serious. "Especially when it comes to funding. You need to think carefully. What if you lose money?"
"Captain Zhao, don't worry, we have made plans for the worst!" Shen Qiqi's tone was firm, like a small cannon, full of energy.
"Even if we lose, we'll admit it! At worst, we can just start over!"
"Great! I'm relieved to see you have such enthusiasm!" Captain Zhao nodded in appreciation. "Young people should be bold and daring! If you need my help, just let me know!"
"Thank you, Captain Zhao!" Shen Qiqi was so excited that she almost jumped up, like a happy little bird, wishing she could fly into the sky immediately.
"With your words, we are more confident!"
Everyone cheered as well, and the room was filled with a joyful atmosphere, as if they had seen the dawn of success.
Just when everyone was immersed in joy, a sudden piece of news, like a bucket of cold water, extinguished everyone's enthusiasm.
"I heard that banks have become more stringent in approving loan applications recently, especially for new projects..." Brother Zhang's voice was low, like the cry of a crow, full of ominous premonition.
The room suddenly became quiet and the atmosphere became solemn, like the calm before a storm.
"What?" Shen Qiqi's heart sank suddenly, as if being pressed down by a huge rock, and she couldn't breathe.
"I...I went to the bank to inquire today..." Brother Zhang stammered, like a child who had done something wrong, not daring to look up at Shen Qiqi.
"That Wang Bank employee is particularly cautious about new projects. I heard that many applications have been rejected recently..."
"How could this happen..." Shen Qiqi murmured to herself, feeling darkness before her eyes, as if she had fallen into a bottomless abyss.
Lu Qing noticed something was wrong with Shen Qiqi and held her hand tightly to give her strength.
At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door, and then a figure rushed in.
"Qiqi! It's bad! Uncle Lu..." The man said breathlessly, his face pale, as if he had seen a ghost.
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