At this moment, Shen Qiqi accidentally glanced at the bottom of the bed. Her pupils suddenly shrank and she exclaimed: "This...how come this bed board is broken?"
Shen Qiqi pointed at the bottom of the bed, her tone filled with disbelief, "Look, the wood of this bed is rotten, is it eaten by insects?"
Lu Qing also came forward to take a closer look and saw that there were indeed obvious signs of insect infestation on the bottom of the bed board. The wood had become brittle and sawdust would fall off if you bent it lightly.
His face darkened and his brows furrowed tightly. "This...if I buy this, I'm afraid it will collapse after just a few days of sleeping!"
Shen Qiqi's heart skipped a beat. She had originally thought of choosing something that was good quality and cheap, but she didn't expect it to be this kind of "golden exterior, rotten interior" stuff.
She secretly thanked herself for taking a closer look, otherwise she would have harmed her mother-in-law if she had bought it.
She sighed helplessly, looking at the dazzling array of furniture in the store, but felt short of money.
The budget for renovating the room was already limited, and now there is another expense, which is really "adding insult to injury".
She gritted her teeth, pulled Lu Qing, and began to search around the store to see if there was any other suitable furniture.
She used her "thrifty" skills and, like a veteran "bargaining queen", engaged in a verbal battle with the clerk.
After a "fierce" competition, she managed to buy some high-quality and very practical furniture with her limited budget.
She also had a sudden inspiration and dug out some old fabrics and decorations from her home. After skillfully sewing and modifying them, she turned these "second-hand goods" into "high-end custom-made items."
She cushioned a chair with bright floral fabric, made beautiful bed curtains from old curtains, and painted some scrap wood she found to make lovely shelves.
She also creatively put up some landscape paintings on the wall, instantly filling the whole room with warmth and romance.
When everyone saw the renovated room, they were stunned.
The room no longer has the old feeling it had before, but is instead full of fashion and vitality.
The room, which was originally a little dim, was given new life because of Shen Qiqi's skillful hands.
When Lu Xiaobao saw the brand new room, his eyes widened. He couldn't help but exclaimed, "Wow! Third Aunt, you are so amazing! Is this really grandma's room?"
The eldest aunt also gave a thumbs up and praised, "Qiqi, you are so skillful! This room is decorated better than the houses in the city!"
Even Lu Qing, who was usually serious, showed a gratified smile on his face. He looked at Shen Qiqi with eyes full of admiration and love.
Shen Qiqi raised her eyebrows proudly, put her hands on her hips, and looked like "I am just that awesome."
She looked at everyone's surprised expressions and felt so happy in her heart. This was the fruit of her "wisdom"!
Just when everyone was still marveling at her, Old Mrs. Lu walked in slowly, leaning on a cane.
She looked at the room in front of her with an expression of surprise on her face and tears of excitement in her eyes.
She walked tremblingly to the bedside, gently stroking the soft mattress with her hand, then turned her head and looked at Shen Qiqi, opened her mouth, but said nothing.
Mrs. Lu's eyes were moist. She held Shen Qiqi's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice: "Qiqi, grandma... Grandma really doesn't know how to thank you! You are so thoughtful, child!"
Shen Qiqi winked playfully and said with a smile: "Grandma, please don't be polite with me! It's only right to respect the elderly! If you like, I will decorate your room every day in the future!"
Old Mrs. Lu laughed out loud at her amusements, and the wrinkles on her face smoothed out, making her look ten years younger.
She held Shen Qiqi's hand, treating her like her own granddaughter, asking about her well-being and showing great concern.
The room was filled with laughter and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
The Lu family members were chatting with each other, and it was as lively as the New Year.
The eldest aunt kept praising Shen Qiqi's skillful hands, and the second aunt followed suit. Even Lu Qing's cousin, who was usually taciturn, rarely smiled.
Lu Xiaobao was even more excited and ran around in the new room, having a lot of fun.
Looking at this harmonious scene, Shen Qiqi's heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.
She felt like a magician, using her own hands to make this home more beautiful.
However, the joy in Shen Qiqi's heart did not last long.
When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she lay in bed but couldn't fall asleep.
She thought of the dilapidated nursing home in the village and the lonely and helpless old people, and her heart felt heavy as if a huge stone was pressing on it.
The conditions in the village nursing home are really poor. The rooms are leaky, the beds are shaky, and even basic food cannot be guaranteed.
Those elderly people are like a corner forgotten by society, and no one cares about them.
Shen Qiqi had been to nursing homes several times, and every time she saw the helpless eyes of the elderly, her heart felt like it was being stabbed by needles.
How she wished she could help them so that they could enjoy their old age like Old Lady Lu.
However, renovating a nursing home is not an easy task.
It requires funds, manpower, and support from all aspects.
What can Shen Qiqi do alone?
She tossed and turned, but couldn't find the answer.
Outside the window, the night was dark and the cold wind was howling, just like her mood at the moment, confused and anxious.
The next morning, Shen Qiqi got up early.
She walked into the yard and took a deep breath. The fresh air made her feel a sense of peace.
She looked at the rising sun,
"Lu Qing," she turned to Lu Qing and said, "Let's go to the nursing home in the village."
Lu Qing was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Okay."
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