Li gritted his teeth and said, "Humph, I want to see what tricks you can come up with!" He glared at Shen Qiqi fiercely and turned away.
"Tomorrow, there will be a good show to watch..." Shen Qiqi murmured in a low voice.
Lu Qing has been standing silently behind Shen Qiqi, like a solid backer.
Seeing that she had dealt with the noisy Li, he stepped forward, gently patted Shen Qiqi's shoulder, and said softly: "Qiqi, thank you for your hard work." Shen Qiqi turned around and gave him a reassuring smile.
Lu Qing's action was like a large dog-style comforting gesture, which warmed the hearts of the people around him and made them smile like aunties.
However, Shen Qiqi did not give up.
She caught up with Li and said sincerely, "Mr. Li, please stay." Li paused and turned around with an impatient look on his face, "What else? You're not going to lecture me again, are you?" Shen Qiqi smiled slightly, "I don't deserve a lecture, I just wanted to discuss the next cultural exchange activities with you."
Li looked at Shen Qiqi as if he were an alien, as if he had heard something incredible.
"Discuss? Didn't you say my activities were a farce?" His tone was full of sarcasm.
"A farce is also a kind of drama." Shen Qiqi shrugged nonchalantly. "The key is how to turn it into a good show." She paused and continued, "I know you are very confident in your own culture and want to spread it. I appreciate this enthusiasm. However, your methods need to be improved."
Li wanted to refuse outright, but seeing the sincerity in Shen Qiqi's eyes, he hesitated.
The surrounding villagers also looked at each other, completely confused as to what medicine Shen Qiqi was selling in her gourd.
They were on edge one second, and ready for win-win cooperation the next?
This plot twist is too fast!
Shen Qiqi ignored everyone's doubts and continued, "Instead of a unilateral display, why not let the villagers participate as well? We can plan a new cultural exchange event together, combining the cultural characteristics of both sides to create a real cultural feast."
Li frowned, obviously still hesitating.
Seeing this, Shen Qiqi dropped another bombshell: "I heard that among the musical instruments you brought is a harpsichord?" Li's pupils shrank suddenly, and he nodded subconsciously.
Shen Qiqi smiled mysteriously, "Perhaps, we can use it to play a piece of music that combines Chinese and Western elements..." She paused deliberately, leaving behind a meaningful smile.
"You...you can play the piano?" Li's voice was filled with a hint of disbelief.
Shen Qiqi just smiled without saying anything, turned around and walked towards the village committee, leaving only a few light words echoing in the air: "See you tomorrow."
The next day, a simple stage was set up at the entrance of the village, and the villagers watched curiously.
Li changed into a relatively simple set of clothes, but it was still difficult to conceal his "I'm the coolest guy in the world" temperament.
However, this time he no longer showed off like a peacock spreading its feathers, but stood a little stiffly on the side of the stage.
Shen Qiqi was wearing neat overalls and a simple white shirt, exuding a capable aura.
She walked to the center of the stage, picked up the microphone, and cleared her throat: "Dear fellow villagers, today's cultural exchange activities are a little different from the past. We want everyone to participate!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the curtain on the stage slowly opened.
The villagers exclaimed in surprise when they saw all kinds of musical instruments on the stage, including Western instruments brought by Li, as well as suona, gongs and drums that the villagers were familiar with.
Li looked at the curiosity and eagerness flashing in the villagers' eyes, and the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously.
This is completely different from the "country bumpkin" he imagined!
Shen Qiqi signaled Li to start the performance. He took a deep breath, sat down in front of the old piano, and slowly began to play.
The music is melodious, but with a hint of awkwardness.
But when the old artist in the village picked up the suona and joined the ensemble, the music became more harmonious and created a wonderful charm.
The villagers below the stage also joined in this wave of cultural integration.
Some people beat drums and gongs, some played harmonicas, and some even performed impromptu dances.
The whole scene was bustling with activity, like a grand carnival.
Li was deeply shocked when he saw the smiles on the villagers' faces.
He originally thought he was "exporting culture", but unexpectedly he was being "imported culture" instead.
His face turned pale and blue, and finally turned into deep guilt.
Shen Qiqi caught the change on Li's face, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly. She knew that this boy was a talented person with great potential.
She walked over to Li, patted his shoulder, and whispered, "Cultural exchange isn't a one-way street, it's a two-way street. Look how much fun everyone is having!"
Li raised his head, his eyes flashing with complex light, and he murmured to himself: "So, this is how cultural integration works..."
After the event, Shen Qiqi saw the villagers discussing today's novel experience in groups of three or five, with excited smiles on their faces.
She knew that this cultural integration activity was half successful.
"Qiqi, you are so awesome!" Lu Qing walked up to her and handed her a glass of water.
Shen Qiqi took the water cup and took a sip, but her eyes glanced at several villagers with flickering eyes in the crowd.
She whispered to Lu Qing: "It's not over yet..."
After she finished speaking, she put down the cup and walked towards the people. The sunlight behind her cast a layer of golden light on her, as if foreshadowing the unrest that was to come.
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