"This...what's going on?" Shen Qiqi muttered to herself in disbelief, her originally cheerful mood plummeting in an instant.
The fresh air was mixed with a pungent chemical smell, which reminded her of the strange smell that permeated the chemistry laboratory when she was a child, which was nauseating.
The thriving scene seemed to be covered by a gray filter, and the birdsong and flowers that once bloomed turned into deathly silence.
Lu Qing's face turned ashen, and his clenched fists revealed his inner anxiety.
"It must be the pollution from the factories upstream!" he said gritting his teeth, with suppressed anger in his tone.
The once crystal clear river now resembles a dark green python, winding around the village and emitting a suffocating smell.
The willow trees by the river were once graceful and charming, but now they look like old men, with withered and yellow branches and leaves, and no life at all.
"These black-hearted businessmen are simply destroying our entire family lineage!" Shen Qiqi stamped her feet in anger. She seemed to be able to hear the painful groans of the river and see the silent crying of the trees.
This is not just environmental pollution, but also the destruction of their beautiful home!
We finally had a good life and the village was about to take off, but now...
The two looked at each other and decided that they must not let these guys destroy their homes!
Action must be taken immediately!
"Let's go and take a look!" Lu Qing pulled Shen Qiqi up and ran towards the source of the pollution.
After returning home, Shen Qiqi immediately summoned the members of the village committee and explained the pollution situation to everyone in detail.
However, pollution control is not an easy task and requires a lot of financial and technical support.
The village has just escaped poverty, where would they get so much money?
"This...what should we do?" The village chief looked worried and wilted like an eggplant hit by frost.
Shen Qiqi's brows were tightly furrowed, and her slender fingers kept tapping on the table, making a "da da da" sound. The air seemed to solidify, and it was so oppressive that it made people breathless.
“Qiqi, we…” Lu Qing patted Shen Qiqi’s shoulder gently, wanting to say something but not knowing where to start.
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath, raised her head, and swept her eyes across the crowd with determination, "I'll find a way to deal with the money!"
Just as he finished speaking, there was a sudden loud noise outside the door...
The noise outside the door was like a pot of boiling porridge, bubbling and gurgling, and could not be covered up.
"Why should we spend money to fix the pollution? What does it have to do with us?" A sarcastic voice was particularly harsh, as uncomfortable as fingernails scratching glass.
"That's right. We've just had enough to eat for a few days, and we have to pay again? I'm afraid someone is trying to take advantage of this opportunity to make money!"
Shen Qiqi's brows furrowed even tighter. This familiar smell really meant someone was trying to cause trouble!
She and Lu Qing looked at each other, their eyes filled with helplessness.
These villagers, after just a few days of good life, have forgotten the days when they had to drink dirty water.
"Everyone, be quiet! Listen to me!" Lu Qing stood up and spoke in a loud voice, like the sound of a big bell, instantly suppressing the noisy discussions.
He glanced at the crowd, his tone calm but with undeniable determination, "I understand how you feel. No one wants to spend their newly earned money again, but have you ever considered that this pollution not only affects the water we drink, but also the food we eat! This is no small matter; it concerns our future generations!"
"It sounds nice, but who knows if what you said is true or false!" The sarcastic voice from before came out again, and Shen Qiqi wanted to go over and slap him.
"What? You still don't believe Lu Qing? Can he really deceive us?" A simple and honest voice sounded. It was Uncle Wang from the village. As soon as he said this, many villagers nodded in agreement.
Lu Qing glanced at Uncle Wang gratefully and continued, "We're living a good life now, not because of luck, but because of everyone's concerted efforts. The same goes for this pollution. We need unity to solve it! Don't worry about the money, Qiqi and I will definitely find a solution!"
The corners of Shen Qiqi's mouth rose slightly, and she knew that Lu Qing would always be her strongest supporter.
She walked to the front of the crowd, her clear voice tinged with cunning, "Of course I won't use the village's money directly. After all, we can't be taken advantage of, right? Don't worry, I have plenty of ways!"
"What method?" Everyone looked at her curiously.
Shen Qiqi smiled mysteriously, her eyes filled with confidence, "Fundraising! Moreover, we can also apply for subsidies from the government! With both approaches, I don't believe this pollution can't be cured!"
The villagers were stunned at first, and then a look of surprise appeared on their faces.
"Raising funds? Can we really do it?" "Will the government give us subsidies?" Doubts arose one after another, but there was obviously a bit more expectation in their eyes.
"Of course!" Shen Qiqi said firmly, "As long as we unite as one, there is nothing we can't do!"
Her words were like a flame, igniting the enthusiasm in the hearts of the villagers.
Everyone expressed their willingness to contribute money and effort to do their part to protect their homes.
The atmosphere instantly became heated.
Seeing this, Lu Qing showed a relieved smile on his face. He walked silently to Shen Qiqi's side and said firmly, "I'll take care of the formalities!" He understood that with Qiqi's wisdom and determination, and the support of the villagers, this difficult time would be successfully overcome.
At this moment, there was a rapid knock on the door, accompanied by a slightly surprised male voice: "Lu Qing, Shen Qiqi, the village chief asked you to go over quickly, saying that there is something great going on!"
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