The stranger finally stopped at the door of the Lu family, and Lu Qing's expression became more complicated.
Shen Qiqi was even more confused, but the village's art performance was imminent, so she had to suppress her doubts temporarily and prepare to deal with the things at hand first.
"Everyone come and gather! Rehearsal! Rehearsal!" Shen Qiqi shouted at the top of her voice. If you didn't know her, you would think she was holding a big loudspeaker.
The Lu family members came out of the house one after another, with a look of confusion on their faces.
The eldest uncle's wife was still holding a sewing basket in her hand, while the second uncle's wife was yawning, looking like she had not woken up yet.
"Didn't we agree to rehearse in the threshing ground? Why did we change the location?" The eldest uncle's wife asked first, with a hint of impatience in her tone.
Shen Qiqi waved her hand and pointed in the direction of the threshing ground, "Let's go! We'll know when we go and take a look."
When everyone arrived at the threshing ground, they were stunned.
The threshing ground was filled with golden corn cobs. Where was the space for rehearsal?
"This...what's going on?" The second uncle's wife looked confused, like a hamster that had strayed into a cornfield.
Everyone in the Lu family looked at each other, and the atmosphere froze instantly.
"I'll go ask Committee Member Li Wenyi." Shen Qiqi frowned, turned around and walked towards the village committee.
Lu Qing followed silently without saying a word.
Member of the Cultural and Art Committee, Li, was sitting with his legs crossed, humming a little tune, looking relaxed and comfortable.
When he saw Shen Qiqi, he didn't even raise his eyelids, "What's the matter?"
"Commissioner Li, why is the threshing ground full of corn? How can we rehearse?" Shen Qiqi asked straight to the point, with a hint of questioning in her tone.
Li Wenyi Committee Member then slowly lowered his crossed legs and glanced at Shen Qiqi. "The allocation of venues is done according to regulations. Why are you asking me? I'm not in charge of the threshing ground."
"Then who piled up this corn? There has to be an explanation!" Shen Qiqi argued, she didn't believe there was no trick involved.
Li Wenyi, the cultural committee member, sneered, "You ask me? Who should I ask? Figure it out yourself! Don't bother me!"
Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in her heart, "Commissioner Li, what's your attitude? We are here for the village art performance..."
Before she could finish her words, Li Wenhui Committee Member rudely interrupted her, "Alright, alright, stop talking to me about this useless shit! The venue's already been taken, so do whatever you want!"
"You..." Shen Qiqi was so angry that her whole body was shaking. Lu Qing grabbed her and said, "Qiqi, don't bother with him."
Lu Qing pulled Shen Qiqi and turned to leave. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and said, "Commissioner Li, are you sure...you really don't know anything?"
Li Wenli Committee member snorted disdainfully. Just as he was about to speak, he caught sight of Lu Qing and said, "I...what do I know? I'm just a Wenli Committee member. How can I manage the heavens, the earth, and even the threshing ground?"
After returning to the Lu family, the eldest uncle's wife and the second uncle's wife immediately started "complaining" mode.
"Oh, what should we do? How can we rehearse without a venue? I don't think our Lu family can participate in this year's performance!" The uncle's wife shook her head, looking regretful, as if she had missed out on 100 million.
The second uncle's wife just sat down on the ground and started to act badly.
"I'm not going to practice anymore. I'm so tired! What's the point of rehearsing in this hot weather? Wouldn't it be nice to go home and sleep?"
Shen Qiqi almost vomited blood when she saw their behavior.
"Hey, sisters-in-law, can you please be more proactive? It's just that the venue has been occupied. It's not a big deal! Let's practice somewhere else!"
"Change place? Where? The village is so small, how can we turn it into a threshing ground?" The uncle's wife rolled her eyes, her tone full of sarcasm.
Shen Qiqi smiled mysteriously, "The hermit has his own clever plan! Come on, follow me!" She waved her hand and led everyone back to the Lu family courtyard in a mighty procession.
"What? Rehearsing in the yard? This... is this possible?" The second uncle's wife looked skeptical, as if Shen Qiqi was talking about a fairy tale.
"Why not? Our Lu family's yard is so big, there's enough space!" Shen Qiqi was full of confidence. "Besides, it's comfortable to rehearse in our own yard!"
Although the eldest and second uncle's wives were still somewhat reluctant, they no longer objected.
Lu Qing responded even more actively, moving tables and chairs, and was busy having fun.
He also took out some colored paper, cloth strips and other things from the house, saying that he wanted to add some "artistic atmosphere" to the yard.
Seeing Lu Qing busying around, Shen Qiqi felt warm in her heart.
With him around, no difficulties seem to matter.
With Lu Qing's skillful hands, the originally ordinary Lu family courtyard instantly became lively.
With colorful flags fluttering and banners dancing, it really feels like a cultural performance.
Seeing the newly renovated courtyard, everyone in the Lu family became more excited and expressed their desire to rehearse well and strive to get a good ranking in the performance.
Shen Qiqi looked at the harmonious scene in front of her, her heart filled with hope.
She believes that as long as everyone works together, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and shine in the cultural performance!
At this time, Brother Lu's daughter, whose nickname was Yaya, was hiding timidly behind the door, secretly watching the lively scene in the yard.
Her eyes were filled with desire, and her hands were tightly clutching the hem of her clothes...
During the break, Lu Qing happily handed Shen Qiqi a bowl of water and considerately wiped the sweat from her forehead with his sleeve. His eyes were so gentle that they could drown people.
Shen Qiqi's heart felt as sweet as if it were filled with honey, and the air around her was filled with pink bubbles.
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