Shen Qiqi looked back at Lu Qing and gave him a confident smile.
Lu Qing looked at their departing backs, his heart full of anticipation.
He knew that his wife must have come up with some good idea...
“Qiqi, you…” Shen Qiqi brought her daughter and swept into the homes of several relatives in the village like a whirlwind.
She didn't go there to chat, but started her "borrowing journey" with her "secret weapon" - her clever mouth and her daughter's innocent smile.
"Auntie, I've been thinking about setting up a small workshop recently. You know my craftsmanship..." Shen Qiqi said as she skillfully demonstrated several small gadgets she had made, with a hint of pride in her tone.
"Oh, Qiqi is so skillful, she made it just like the real thing!" The aunts praised her one after another, their eyes full of envy.
"Aunt, I'm not bragging. If this small workshop is established, it will surely bring in a lot of money, and then you will definitely benefit from it..." Shen Qiqi said this without a single flaw, showing her own ability and hinting at future rewards.
The daughter was not idle either. She hugged her aunts' thighs and called out sweetly, "Hello, grandma." Her soft and sweet voice melted people's hearts.
In the end, under Shen Qiqi's "sugar-coated bullets" and her daughter's "coquettish offensive", several relatives generously donated money and expressed their willingness to support her career.
After returning home, Shen Qiqi put the borrowed money and the little savings she had saved together, counted them again and again, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
"Done!" She waved her fist excitedly, like a general who had won a battle.
Lu Qing looked at his wife's cheerful expression, his eyes full of admiration.
"Qiqi, you are so awesome!" he exclaimed sincerely.
It was late at night, and the dim light in the room shone on the two of them, making them seem particularly warm.
Lu Qing gently held Shen Qiqi's hand, "Qiqi," he looked at her affectionately, "thank you for giving so much to this family."
Shen Qiqi shook his hand back, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
"Silly, why are you thanking me? We are a family."
Lu Qing's eyes became deeper. He slowly approached Shen Qiqi and whispered in her ear, "Qiqi, do you know, I..."
"Shh!" Shen Qiqi suddenly raised a finger, placed it on her lips, and said mysteriously, "Listen..."
Uncle Lu stood at the door, still holding his pipe and smoking it. His expression was unclear in the smoke.
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing were both a little nervous, waiting for his "final judgment".
Unexpectedly, Uncle Lu snorted heavily and then said, "Hmph, let's see what tricks you can come up with! I'm watching right here. If you lose, I'll show you how I'll deal with you!"
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.
This isn't cleaning up at all, it's clearly agreeing to help supervise!
Uncle Lu has a proud and arrogant personality, but he has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
"Uncle Er, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down!" Shen Qiqi immediately assured, her tone full of enthusiasm.
"Hmph, that's better!" Uncle Lu said this, but he unconsciously revealed a relieved smile.
He knew in his heart that Shen Qiqi was a girl with many clever ideas, and she might be able to come up with something special.
After the family meeting, Mrs. Lu happily counted the money Shen Qiqi borrowed, and kept praising Shen Qiqi for being "capable" and "really capable."
Lu Qing's daughter also pestered Shen Qiqi, clamoring to be a "little helper".
The family atmosphere is unprecedentedly harmonious.
Shen Qiqi looked at this heartwarming scene, and a warm current surged in her heart.
She knew that this was not just a small workshop, but also her home in this era and the common dream of her and Lu Qing.
It was late at night, and moonlight streamed into the room through the window, casting mottled shadows on the floor.
Lu Qing gently hugged Shen Qiqi from behind, rested his chin on her shoulder, and said softly: "Qiqi, you have worked hard."
Shen Qiqi turned around and looked into his deep eyes, her heart filled with sweetness.
"It's not hard. For our family, it's all worth it."
Lu Qing's eyes became more gentle. He gently kissed Shen Qiqi's forehead and whispered, "Qiqi, it's great to have you..."
Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door broke the silence in the room.
"Qiqi! Lu Qing! Open the door quickly!"
Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing looked at each other, and a hint of doubt arose in their hearts.
Who would come to see them at this late hour?
When I opened the door, I saw the village chief standing outside, panting, with a telegram in his hand.
"Qiqi, this is... this is..."
Shen Qiqi took the telegram, unfolded it, and her face turned pale instantly.
"This...how is this possible..." she muttered to herself, and the telegram in her hand fell to the ground.
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