"Of course it's true!" Shen Qiqi patted her chest and guaranteed, "No deception!"
Thus, a grand "art competition" officially kicked off.
In the yard, a group of people were busy cutting paper, carving wood, and making clay figures. The scene was more lively than a market.
"My God, this old hen is so similar in appearance!"
"Wow, this little rabbit is so real!"
"This clay doll looks exactly like my baby!"
Exclamations of praise rang out one after another, excitement was written on everyone's face, and a relaxed atmosphere spread among the neighbors.
Shen Qiqi looked at the scene in front of her and smiled with relief.
"Wife, it seems that your 'art to revitalize the neighborhood' plan has succeeded in the first step!" Lu Qing walked to Shen Qiqi and gently put his arm around her shoulders.
Shen Qiqi leaned in Lu Qing's arms, a happy smile on her face.
However, at this moment, a discordant voice suddenly rang out: "Hey, Qi girl, isn't your art competition a bit too petty?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the village chief walking towards them slowly with his hands behind his back.
Lu Qing raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and whispered softly into Shen Qiqi's ear: "The good show has just begun..."
The appearance of the village chief did not dampen Shen Qiqi's enthusiasm.
She immediately pulled Lu Qing and her uncle and his wife together and began to discuss the next plan.
"We can't stop here, we have to spread the seeds of art to every corner of the village and hold a grand art exhibition!" Shen Qiqi's eyes flashed with determination.
"That's a great idea!" My uncle's wife's eyes suddenly lit up. "This way, we can not only showcase everyone's achievements, but also let more people feel the charm of art."
"That's right!" Lu Qing nodded in agreement. "We can invite the young and old in the village to participate and let everyone see the beauty of art."
Shen Qiqi's proposal quickly gained the support of her family, and they all nodded in agreement.
The news spread and people in the village began to talk about it.
A spirit of enthusiasm was written on everyone's face, and an atmosphere of anticipation spread throughout the village.
However, there are always some conservative villagers who object to this plan.
They felt it was a waste of time and opposed holding the exhibition.
"What's the point of doing these things? It's better to do more farm work!" said an old man with a frown.
"Yeah, who has the leisure time these days!" Another aunt curled her lips.
Dissatisfaction was expressed from their mouths, and a tense atmosphere permeated the village.
Shen Qiqi was not intimidated by these negative voices. Together with her family, she patiently persuaded these conservative villagers.
"Art can not only enrich our lives, but also improve our temperament. Look, our neighbors have already benefited from it. You might as well give it a try. Maybe there will be unexpected surprises!" Shen Qiqi's tone was gentle, but her attitude was firm.
Finally, with the joint efforts of Shen Qiqi and her family, the villagers were gradually moved.
An atmosphere of both tension and excitement began to permeate the village, as if a grand art feast was about to begin.
Shen Qiqi stood in the middle of the crowd, her eyes sparkling and a confident smile on her lips.
Just then, she suddenly felt a breeze blowing, bringing a hint of coolness.
She raised her head, looked at the sky, and prayed silently in her heart: "I hope God can help us."
At this moment, Lu Qing came over, held her hand, and whispered, "Are you ready?"
Shen Qiqi nodded firmly, and the two smiled at each other, as if they had already seen the beauty of the future.
"Let's go!" Shen Qiqi shouted loudly, and the villagers responded one after another. A grand art exhibition was about to start.
Heavy rain suddenly came!
The gray sky seemed to have a hole in it, and heavy rain poured down, turning the originally arranged venue into a mess.
Seeing that the exhibition was about to begin, this sudden change made Shen Qiqi's heart instantly cold.
"Oh my old swan! This is too much of a bummer!" She couldn't help but swear, and anxiety surged like a tide.
"Wife, don't panic, we have a backup plan." Lu Qing put his arm around Shen Qiqi's shoulders and comforted her in a firm tone.
My uncle and his wife also hurried over to help, directing everyone to move the exhibition venue to the village ancestral hall.
Although the space in the ancestral hall is limited, it is a good place to shelter from the rain.
Everyone worked together to rearrange the venue, hanging up paper-cuts, wood carvings, clay sculptures and other works, and temporarily built a small stage to prepare for talent shows.
The rain was still falling, but the ancestral hall was bustling with activity.
Lu Qing brought a few young and strong men to move tables and chairs and set up the stage; his uncle and his wife organized the women to organize the exhibits and arrange the decorations; even old lady Lu helped to pass things with a cane and trembling hands.
Looking at everyone's busy figures, Shen Qiqi's anxiety gradually dissipated, replaced by full of emotion.
The rain finally stopped and the exhibition officially began.
The news spread throughout the village like wings, and men, women, young and old all flocked to the ancestral hall.
"Wow, this clay doll is so lifelike, it looks just like it's alive!"
"This paper-cut is so exquisite, it's simply a work of art!"
"This wood carving is so lifelike, it's simply a work of art!"
Exclamations of praise rang out one after another, and amazement was written on every villager's face.
A cheerful atmosphere began to spread, and the entire ancestral hall was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Shen Qiqi stood in the crowd, looking at the lively scene in front of her, her heart filled with pride.
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