For a time, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing became the focus of the village, and the villagers' respect for them was beyond words.
Zhang Changgoufu's old He family was the first to come to the door and sent a few eggs to express their gratitude to Shen Qiqi.
Next, other villagers also came, some brought vegetables grown at home, and some brought hand-woven cloth shoes.
The atmosphere in the village became extremely enthusiastic, and everyone looked at Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing with admiration.
However, this harmonious atmosphere did not last long.
Seeing this, gossipy woman Zhang became jealous and began to spread new rumors in the village.
She stood under the big locust tree at the entrance of the village and said loudly: "Do you know? Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing's relationship is actually fake. They do this just to win people's hearts and make themselves more prestigious in the village." As soon as these words came out, they immediately aroused discussion among the villagers.
Some villagers who originally respected Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing began to waver.
Their expressions became complicated, and the atmosphere in the village became tense again. Many villagers began to doubt the motives of Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing.
After Shen Qiqi learned all this, she was so angry that she trembled all over, and anger burned in her heart.
She clenched her fists.
At this moment, Lu Qing held her hand tightly, his voice low and powerful: "Don't be angry, let's face it together."
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and nodded.
The two smiled at each other, and Lu Qing hugged Shen Qiqi tightly. Her body gradually relaxed, and the irritability in her heart was also dissolved little by little by his tenderness.
He whispered his love and trust in her ear: "Qiqi, believe me, we will definitely get through this difficult time. With me here, no one can hurt you." Shen Qiqi closed her eyes, feeling his warm breath and firm embrace. The doubts in her heart gradually dissipated, and the feeling of happiness moistened her heart like a drizzle.
"Thank you so much, Lu Qing." Shen Qiqi raised her head and gently stroked Lu Qing's cheek, feeling the warmth of his skin.
Lu Qing raised a gentle smile at the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of doting: "Silly boy, we are a family, aren't we?"
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the two of them, and the surroundings were quiet.
The gossipy woman Zhang at the entrance of the village was still spreading rumors loudly, and her voice drifted in the evening breeze, sounding even more harsh.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, "
Lu Qing patted the back of her hand gently and said firmly: "Don't worry, we will face it together. I will support you, you are not fighting alone."
Shen Qiqi nodded, and the courage in her heart was stimulated again.
She took Lu Qing's arm, and the two walked side by side towards the big locust tree at the entrance of the village.
The surrounding villagers were talking about it, and there was confusion, suspicion, and expectation in their eyes.
"Everyone, listen to me." Shen Qiqi stopped and her clear voice rang out at the entrance of the village, attracting everyone's attention.
Her tone was firm and confident, and every word was full of power. "The matter between our Lu family and the Liu family was a sincere effort to help. The feelings between Lu Qing and me are also genuine. Rumors stop at the wise. I hope everyone will stop believing those fabricated stories."
The villagers stopped talking one after another, their expressions were complicated, and some of them began to look thoughtful.
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing's eyes swept over them one by one, and their determination and sincerity infected everyone at this moment.
"I have a plan, everyone listen to me..." Shen Qiqi's voice was still clear and powerful, while Lu Qing stood beside her, supporting her with a firm look in his eyes.
As night fell, the atmosphere in the village began to become unusual.
The shadows of Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing stretched out long in the moonlight, as if foreshadowing new hope and determination.
"We can definitely convince everyone, right?" Shen Qiqi asked softly.
Lu Qing nodded firmly and gently held her hand: "Yes, we can do it." Both of their faces were filled with fearless courage and firm belief, as if they had seen the light ahead.
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