The night breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of coolness and dispersing the heat of the day, but it could not blow away the heat in Shen Qiqi's heart.
She took a deep breath, and the air was filled with the aroma of food, which was the taste of home, warm and nostalgic.
She turned to look at Lu Qing, her eyes full of anticipation and eagerness to try.
She knew that as long as she was with Lu Qing, no matter how big the difficulties were, they could be easily solved, just like teaming up to fight the BOSS in a game, as long as they cooperated well, they could easily pass the level!
The two walked side by side, their steps light and firm, as if they were not stepping on mud, but the star-studded avenue leading to happiness.
At this moment, Lu Qing suddenly stopped. He looked at Shen Qiqi with a hint of doubt in his eyes, as if he had found a hidden Easter egg in a game. He wanted to say something but stopped himself. He opened his mouth, but in the end, nothing came out.
"Qiqi, I..." Lu Qing's voice was very low, as if he was worried about something.
Shen Qiqi tilted her head and was about to ask him what was wrong, but Lu Qing just gently kissed her forehead, then took her hand and quickened his pace to go home.
After returning home, Shen Qiqi closed the door, and a solemn atmosphere filled the room.
She began to pace the room, her brow furrowed, as if she were thinking about something important.
Lu Qing sat beside the bed, looking at her quietly, his eyes full of support and encouragement.
"Qing, although our family's financial situation is better now, it's still quite tight." Shen Qiqi stopped and turned to look at Lu Qing, with a hint of anxiety in her tone, "I've been thinking, is there any way to make life better for my family?"
Lu Qing nodded, his expression firm: "Qiqi, tell me what you decide. I will support you no matter what you decide."
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and said, "I want to develop some family side businesses, such as raising chickens, farming, and making handicrafts..." Her voice gradually became firm, "This will not only increase our income, but also make our family's life more secure."
At this moment, the voice of Mrs. Lu came from outside the door: "What are you discussing? How can you do such a thing casually? Our Lu family has been a serious family for generations. How can we engage in those unprecedented side businesses?" There was a hint of displeasure in the old lady's words, and she obviously did not agree with Shen Qiqi's proposal.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and tried to remain calm: "Mother-in-law, I'm not doing this recklessly. There are successful examples of these side jobs in other places. I want to give it a try. It's better than waiting at home." Her tone was firm, but also respectful.
The old lady was even more dissatisfied: "You are reckless! We can't just throw away traditional things. Although we don't live a rich life, we still have dignity. If you do this, you will destroy our family's heritage!"
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, and other family members joined the discussion. Some supported it, some opposed it. For a moment, the room was filled with hesitation and conflicting voices.
Shen Qiqi felt deeply pressured, but her eyes remained firm.
She looked at Lu Qing, her eyes full of determination: "Qing, I know this road will not be smooth, but I will try my best..."
Lu Qing held her hand tightly and said softly, "Qiqi, no matter what, I will always stand by your side."
At this moment, Mrs. Lu slammed the table and said angrily: "You are daydreaming!"
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, met the old lady's gaze with a firm gaze, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Grandma, sometimes, after waking up from a dream, it is a new beginning."
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing looked at each other, and they had already made a decision in their hearts.
They knew that this new journey was destined to be extraordinary.
Shen Qiqi was spinning around in the village like a top.
Raising chickens?
Every household raises eggs, and the eggs are piled up into small mountains, which cannot be sold at all.
Farming?
There is only so much land, what new things can be planted?
Do handicrafts?
embroidered?
Sewing shoe soles?
Um……
She can only copy and paste. This is pure manual work, I can't do it!
For several days in a row, Shen Qiqi was frustrated and felt like a newbie being brutally abused by her boss. Her blood tank was almost empty.
I dragged my tired body back home, collapsed on the kang in dejection, and felt terrible.
Lu Qing felt so distressed when he saw her wilted look.
In the past few days, Shen Qiqi has been running around looking for projects, her skin has become tanned, and she has lost a lot of weight.
He silently poured her a glass of water, handed it to her, and comforted her softly: "Qiqi, don't worry, take your time, you will find the right one."
Shen Qiqi took the cup of water and smiled weakly, feeling like a deflated ball.
The atmosphere in the room was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe, as if the air had frozen.
The turning point happened on a sunny afternoon.
Shen Qiqi was wandering around the village entrance, wondering whether to try her luck in town, when she suddenly heard someone calling her: "Qiqi? Is that you?"
Shen Qiqi turned around and saw a middle-aged woman in fashionable clothes looking at her with a smile.
The woman's name is Li Mei. She is a fellow villager who went out to make a living in the early years and now has returned home with wealth.
The two exchanged a few pleasantries. When Li Mei learned that Shen Qiqi was worried about the family side business, her eyes lit up and she said, "Qiqi, I have a project. Are you interested in learning about it?"
When Shen Qiqi heard this, she immediately became energetic. She felt like she had found a top-grade equipment in a dungeon, and she felt alive again.
Li Mei told her that it is now popular among city dwellers to eat processed agricultural products, such as dried fruits and candied fruits, and the market demand is huge.
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