Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and decided to take the initiative.
To deal with these old stubborn people, we have to "defeat them one by one" and understand their real needs.
She locked on her first target - Liu Dazhu's house.
The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the village road, and mottled light and shadow fell on Shen Qiqi.
She walked to the door of Liu Dazhu's house with her palms slightly sweaty.
The air was filled with the faint smell of cooking smoke mixed with the fragrance of soil, but it could not cover up the atmosphere of unease.
Lu Qing stood not far away, his eyes closely following her figure, with a hint of worry between his brows.
"Knock knock knock—" Shen Qiqi gently knocked on the wooden door of the Liu family.
The door creaked open, revealing a face full of vigilance - Liu Dazhu's wife.
Seeing Shen Qiqi, she rolled her eyes and said in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, what a rare guest, the third daughter-in-law of the Lu family. Did the sun rise from the west today?"
Shen Qiqi didn't argue with her, with a sincere smile on her face: "Sister-in-law, I came here today..."
Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Liu Dazhu's wife: "What are you doing here? Are you here to see us laugh? Or are you here to show off how well your family lives?"
Shen Qiqi resisted the urge to roll her eyes, and still said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, you misunderstood. I heard that your family seems to have had some problems with food storage recently, and I wanted to see if I could help."
Liu Dazhu's wife was stunned. In the room, Liu Dazhu was staring at a few bags of grain with a sad face.
The grain got damp and was about to go moldy.
Shen Qiqi looked around and immediately discovered the problem.
She pointed to the corner and said, "Uncle, you're stacking the grain in the wrong place. It's too damp. Also, these bags aren't breathable, so they'll spoil easily."
Next, Shen Qiqi used her intelligence to help the Liu family replan their grain storage method.
She taught them how to use dry straw, charcoal and other materials to absorb moisture, and suggested that they pack the food into breathable cloth bags.
Liu Dazhu and his wife were skeptical at first, but seeing Shen Qiqi busying around and being serious and careful, they gradually let down their guard.
After everything was tidied up, Liu Dazhu's wife looked at the brand new granary with a surprised smile on her face.
"Qiqi, thank you so much! If it weren't for you, all this food would have been wasted." Liu Dazhu's wife excitedly shook Shen Qiqi's hand, her tone much more sincere.
Shen Qiqi felt relieved when she saw their reactions, and a bright smile appeared on her face.
At this time, Liu Xiaobao, the son of the Liu family, came back from outside. When he saw Shen Qiqi, his eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands and walked up to her: "Third Aunt..."
Liu Xiaobao chuckled, his eyes sparkling, and rubbed his hands, saying, "Aunt San, you're amazing! No one else could handle our food problem, but you solved it right away. Can you do me another favor?"
Shen Qiqi's heart skipped a beat. Why did this little guy's eyes look a bit like "plucking wool"?
Her smile remained unchanged, but her tone was a little cautious: "Xiaobao, what do you want me to help you with? I will definitely help you if I can."
Liu Xiaobao grinned, revealing his small white teeth, and said, "Look, my yard is quite a mess. How about you help clean it up? And my rags are quite dirty too. How about you help me wash them?"
After hearing this, Shen Qiqi almost couldn't help rolling her eyes. The abacus beads were about to fall on her face.
She was kind enough to help, but she still wanted "one-stop service"?
Does this mean she is free labor?
The smile on her face froze for a moment, and just as she was about to refuse, she felt a warm big hand gently holding hers.
Lu Qing came over at some point and pulled her behind him, blocking Liu Xiaobao's sight.
His face darkened, and he stared at Liu Xiaobao with sharp eyes. His tone was filled with an unquestionable coldness: "Xiaobao, your aunt has helped your family enough. You shouldn't be too greedy. Do your own things yourself, and don't always think about getting something for nothing."
Liu Xiaobao was frightened by Lu Qing's momentum. He shrank his neck and dared not say anything more.
He secretly glanced at Liu Dazhu's wife, who looked unhappy, and didn't dare to say anything else. He muttered and ran away.
Shen Qiqi felt Lu Qing's hand holding her tightly, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.
She raised her head and met Lu Qing's deep eyes.
When their eyes met, the air seemed to freeze.
Lu Qing's
Shen Qiqi's heartbeat quickened when he looked at her, a blush slowly crept up on her cheeks, and she lowered her eyes shyly.
Everything around them was still, leaving only the sound of their heartbeats, each one faster and faster.
The afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows out and intertwined them together, like a beautiful painting.
"Let's go." Lu Qing's voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.
Shen Qiqi nodded obediently, letting Lu Qing pull her away from the Liu family.
The two walked side by side on the way home. Night gradually fell, shrouding their figures in the hazy moonlight.
"From now on, if there is anything, I'll be there for you." Lu Qing suddenly stopped, looked at Shen Qiqi seriously, and said word by word.
Shen Qiqi was stunned for a moment, and before she could respond, she saw Lu Qing slowly approaching her, his warm breath spraying on her cheek.
After Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing left the Liu family, the news quickly spread in the village.
The villagers gathered together and heatedly discussed what Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing did.
Some people nodded in praise: "The third daughter-in-law of the Lu family is really a sensible person. When a neighbor got into trouble, she was the first to help, regardless of past grudges." Another villager gave a thumbs up: "Lu Qing is also a man. He dares to take responsibility for his actions and will not let his wife be bullied."
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