Facing the sudden questioning, Shen Qiqi's heart shuddered slightly. This feeling was like a hidden BOSS that suddenly appeared in a game, and she had to be extremely alert to deal with it!
Her eyes were as sharp as torches as she swept over the strange man. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she thought to herself: Oh, is he here to challenge me?
"Comrade," Shen Qiqi said in a calm tone, but her eyes were as sharp as a knife, "Excuse me, where did you hear this rumor? We in the Lu family have always been pragmatic in our work and do not tolerate the slightest falsehood." Her voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable force that instantly calmed the somewhat agitated crowd.
The man obviously didn't expect Shen Qiqi to be so calm. He was slightly stunned, then raised his chin and spoke in a sharper tone: "What I said is not a rumor, it was seen with my own eyes! Your new heating method, when it burns, produces thick smoke, which makes people's throats hurt. If this is not harmful to people, what is it? I think you are just trying to fool everyone!"
The air seemed to freeze, and the tension instantly reached its maximum.
The villagers looked at each other with a hint of confusion and worry in their eyes. After all, it was a matter concerning themselves, and no one dared to take it lightly.
Seeing this, Lu Qing immediately rolled up his sleeves and was about to rush forward to argue, but was stopped by Shen Qiqi.
She gave him a reassuring look, signaling him to stay calm.
Are you kidding? How can she let her man take the lead in this kind of situation? She wants to be in control of the whole situation!
"Comrade," Shen Qiqi spoke slowly and calmly, "I'm very curious about the thick smoke you mentioned. Have you experienced it yourself? Or did you hear it from others? You know, in this world, seeing things isn't always believing them, let alone hearing them." She paused, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Also, could you describe the special smoke you mentioned in detail? What color is it? What does it smell like? I'll let the villagers here judge for themselves whether you're exaggerating or not?"
The man was speechless after being asked by Shen Qiqi. He hesitated for a long time but could not explain the reason.
His eyes flickered and his expression was a little flustered. The arrogance he had before disappeared without a trace in an instant.
Seeing this, Shen Qiqi sneered in her heart. With this level of ability, he dared to show off in front of her?
She slowly walked up to the man, looking him straight in the eye, her tone carrying a hint of unquestionable majesty: "Since you can't explain why, let me tell you, our Lu family's new heating method is not only environmentally friendly, but also safe. If you don't believe me, you can try it yourself!"
After that, Shen Qiqi stopped looking at him and turned to face the villagers. A mysterious smile appeared on the corner of her mouth and she said softly, "Next, it's time for everyone to witness a miracle." There was a hint of teasing in her tone, but it made everyone present even more curious.
What on earth is she up to?
Shen Qiqi smiled mysteriously, walked to the renovated earthen kang, and patted the kang surface gently.
"Everyone, look carefully, this is the moment to witness a miracle!" She said, picked up a match and lit the kindling under the kang.
The flames danced happily and soon rushed up the special chimney.
The villagers held their breath and stared at the chimney, afraid of missing any details.
One minute passed, two minutes passed...
The expected thick smoke did not appear, only wisps of smoke rose slowly and quickly dissipated into the air.
Instead of a pungent smell, the air was filled with a light aroma of firewood, making people feel warm and comfortable.
"This..." The man who had questioned it before turned pale and blue in the face, feeling as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but found that he was powerless to refute.
Facts speak louder than words. Shen Qiqi slapped him in the face with her actions.
"Pa pa pa..." I don't know who started the applause, and then the applause came like a tide, echoing throughout the Lu family courtyard.
The villagers gave thumbs up and praised Shen Qiqi's intelligence.
"Qiqi girl, you are so amazing!"
"This new heating method is simply a stroke of genius!"
"We don't have to worry about freezing in winter anymore!"
For a while, praises came one after another, and Shen Qiqi became the "heating expert" in the village.
She had a faint smile on her face, enjoying this hard-earned victory.
In the crowd, Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi who was surrounded by everyone, his eyes full of pride and love.
He strode up to her, gently lifted the strands of hair from her forehead, and tenderly kissed her forehead.
"Qiqi, you're awesome."
Shen Qiqi's cheeks instantly turned red, and she lowered her head shyly, like a kitten that had stolen candy.
The air around seemed to be filled with pink bubbles, sweet and warm.
At this moment, Mrs. Lu came over with a smile, patted Shen Qiqi's hand, and said, "Qiqi, starting tomorrow, you will lead everyone to renovate the earthen kang! This winter, we can't let everyone suffer from the cold!"
Shen Qiqi smiled and nodded, "Grandma, don't worry. I'll make sure everyone in the village has a warm winter!" As soon as she finished speaking, she heard hurried footsteps coming from the village entrance, followed by a slightly anxious voice: "Qiqi! Qiqi! Something big has happened!"...
"Something big has happened!" This exclamation was like a bomb, instantly detonating the lively atmosphere in the yard.
Shen Qiqi raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking: Oh, is there a new copy about to open?
The person who came was Aunt Li from the village. She was panting, her face flushed, and she said breathlessly, "Qiqi, you...you should go and take a look! Your new kang is so good! Look, the whole village is clamoring to install it!"
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