"Oh, Aunt Wang, you don't understand!" Shen Qiqi blinked, "We can light a kerosene lamp! Besides, it's quiet at night, which is more suitable for studying!" She paused and continued to throw out the "bait", "Also, to encourage everyone to study, I have decided that after the study session every night, the one with the best performance will be rewarded with one dollar!"
"One dollar?!" The aunties were instantly excited, their eyes lit up like hungry wolves seeing meat.
"Qiqi, are you telling the truth?" Aunt Wang grabbed Shen Qiqi's hand excitedly, as if she was afraid that she would regret it.
"Of course it's true!" Shen Qiqi patted her chest and assured, "When have I, Shen Qiqi, ever told a lie?"
Cheers broke out in the crowd, and the aunties who originally had sad faces suddenly became radiant, as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
"Qiqi, you are such a clever little ghost!" Lu Qing smiled and rubbed Shen Qiqi's hair, his eyes full of doting.
"Of course!" Shen Qiqi raised her chin proudly, "Don't you even look at who I am!"
"But..." Uncle Lu's daughter said weakly, "I still need to..."
"What else do you want?" Shen Qiqi interrupted her, "What else can you do at night besides sleeping? Could it be that..." She deliberately prolonged the ending tone and smiled meaningfully, "Do you have any other plans tonight?" Uncle Lu's daughter blushed and stammered, unable to speak.
The aunties around also joined in the fun, and laughter and noises were heard one after another.
"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore." Shen Qiqi stopped when she saw she was ahead. "Everyone come to my house tonight. Let's study together, make progress together, and strive for a well-off life together!"
Under Shen Qiqi's mobilization, the women were very enthusiastic and eager to pick up the spindles and start working.
Shen Qiqi looked at the group of energetic women in front of her and smiled with relief.
As night fell, Shen Qiqi's house was brightly lit, like a shining star, illuminating the entire village.
The women came to Shen Qiqi's house one after another, holding spindles and balls of thread in their hands, with expectant smiles on their faces.
"Qiqi, this kerosene lamp is so bright!" Aunt Wang exclaimed in admiration as she found a place to sit down.
"Of course!" Shen Qiqi puffed out her chest proudly. "I prepared this especially for everyone's study!"
The training began. Shen Qiqi patiently explained the textile techniques and demonstrated the operations from time to time. The women listened with great interest and imitated her seriously.
"Qiqi, do you think I'm doing this right?" An old lady raised the spindle in her hand, her face full of curiosity.
"Well, not bad, but the speed can be faster." Shen Qiqi nodded and encouraged.
"Qiqi, my thread keeps breaking, what should I do?" another aunt looked distressed.
"Don't worry, I'll teach you..." Shen Qiqi walked to her side and taught her how to control the strength step by step.
The room was filled with laughter and the learning atmosphere was thick and relaxed.
Shen Qiqi looked at the group of women who were studying seriously in front of her, and her heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.
However, the good times did not last long. Some aunts gradually lost their patience and slowed down their movements.
"Oh, this is too difficult!" "My hands are sore..." "When can I learn this..." Complaints came one after another.
Shen Qiqi's smile gradually froze, and she thought to herself: It's just the beginning, and you can't hold on?
This won’t do!
"Sisters, persistence is victory!" Shen Qiqi raised her voice, "Think about our goals, think about white rice and new clothes!"
However, this time her encouragement did not have much effect.
Some of the aunts simply put down their spindles and started chatting.
"Hey, how could the Lu family's third daughter-in-law, who is so young, have so many tricks..." "Who knows, maybe it's..."
"Shh—" Aunt Wang suddenly made a hushed gesture, "Lu Qing is here!"
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