Shen Qiqi stood in the center of the Cultural Square, feeling the breeze caressing her cheeks and the warm sunshine on her body.
The square was crowded with people, and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles, which made her heart feel like it was blooming.
But she was not dazzled by the scene before her. The road to cultural integration had just begun!
She looked around with a determined gaze, thinking about her next move. This look was like its own background music (BGM), and her aura was fully on display.
Seeing Shen Qiqi's serious expression, the surrounding villagers couldn't help but slow down their pace and looked at her curiously, craning their necks to find out what big move this "village treasure" was planning.
"Qiqi, what are you thinking about? Why do you look so serious?" Villager Liu scratched his head and asked curiously.
"Yes, Qiqi, do you have any new ideas?" Village Chief Sun also came over with an expectant look on his face.
At this moment, two familiar figures broke the harmonious atmosphere. Uncle Zhang and Old Lady Lu came over aggressively, and their posture looked like they were here to "demand punishment."
"Chen Qiqi, what kind of cultural integration are you talking about? It's pure nonsense!" Uncle Zhang blew his beard and glared, his saliva almost spraying on Shen Qiqi's face, "You are going to destroy the foundation of everything our ancestors left behind!"
Old Mrs. Lu also chimed in, "That's right, what's so good about those foreign things? Our own things are the best!"
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath. She had long expected this to happen. She patiently explained, "Grandpa, Grandma, I'm promoting cultural integration not to discard our own things, but to give them new life. Just like our yangge dance, wouldn't it be more interesting if it were combined with disco? This is called inheritance and innovation, do you understand?"
The surrounding villagers also gathered around and started talking at once, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Shen Qiqi felt an invisible pressure on her shoulders
At this moment, Li, a foreign cultural communicator, also squeezed in. He crossed his arms, looked superior, and said in a strange voice, "I say, your cultural integration is too superficial. It doesn't grasp the essence at all. If I were to say, it should be..."
Shen Qiqi's eyes turned cold, and before he could finish, she interrupted him directly, "Why, Teacher Li, does the cultural integration of our village still need your approval?"
Li, the foreign cultural communicator, was so embarrassed by Shen Qiqi's words that his face turned green. He opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but he didn't know what to say.
"Hey, what are you guys doing?"
Lu Qing's voice came from outside the crowd, with a hint of doubt.
Lu Qing pushed through the crowd, walked to Shen Qiqi, and put his arm around her shoulders. He looked around and said in a deep voice: "Qiqi did the right thing. Cultural integration is a good thing. If anyone dares to stop it, don't blame me for being rude!" The domineering declaration instantly shocked everyone present.
Uncle Zhang and Old Lady Lu wanted to say something, but when they saw Lu Qing's fierce eyes, they immediately shut their mouths. After all, they couldn't afford to offend him.
Some villagers were originally wavering, but seeing Lu Qing's firm support for Shen Qiqi, they all expressed their agreement.
After all, Lu Qing's prestige in the village is very high, and anything that even he approves of must be correct.
However, some villagers, influenced by Uncle Zhang and Old Lady Lu, began to doubt Shen Qiqi's plan.
"Is this cultural integration really a good thing? Will we lose all our own things?" "Yeah, are those foreign things really suitable for us?" Questions came one after another, like needles piercing Shen Qiqi's heart.
Looking at the villagers' wavering attitude, Shen Qiqi felt a little depressed.
She originally thought that everyone could understand her ideas and actively participate in cultural integration.
But reality gave her a blow, making her realize that changing one's mindset is not easy.
The oppressive atmosphere enveloped her, making her feel a little powerless.
Could it be that all her efforts were in vain?
"Qiqi, don't be discouraged." Lu Qing patted her shoulder gently and whispered in her ear, "I believe you." This short sentence gave Shen Qiqi great strength.
She took a deep breath, her eyes rekindled with fighting spirit.
She decided to let those who doubted her see what cultural integration could bring!
As soon as she said it, Shen Qiqi immediately started preparing for an exhibition of the results of in-depth cultural integration.
She skillfully integrates foreign cultural elements into local cuisine and traditional clothing, creating a series of new products that are eye-catching.
On the day of the exhibition, the Cultural Square was packed with people.
The villagers were amazed when they saw the food and clothing that incorporated new elements.
"Wow, this looks so good!" "This tastes amazing!" Excitement broke out in the crowd, there were constant exclamations of admiration around, and a cheerful atmosphere spread across the square.
Uncle Zhang and Old Lady Lu also came. They originally wanted to come and laugh at Shen Qiqi's jokes, but when they saw those novel things, they couldn't help but widen their eyes.
"This...this..." Uncle Zhang pointed at the improved version of cheongsam and was speechless for a long time.
Mrs. Lu picked up a piece of traditional pastry that was made with Western pastry making techniques, took a bite, and her eyes lit up, "Hmm, this tastes really good!"
Seeing the reactions of the two elders, Shen Qiqi's mouth curled up slightly. She knew that she had won.
"Qiqi..." Lu Qing walked up to her and was about to speak...
Lu Qing accompanied Shen Qiqi throughout the exhibition. His eyes always followed her every move, with a gentle smile on his lips.
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