"What's the matter, Shen Qiqi, who are you fooling? With just a few of you, you want to repair the house? I'm afraid you're just daydreaming!" Old Mrs. Lu crossed her arms across her chest, her nostrils facing the sky, like a proud hen, ready to peck at the "chickens" who didn't listen to her.
Her weather-beaten face was full of distrust, and the corners of her mouth turned down, as if Shen Qiqi had done something unforgivable.
Shen Qiqi listened to what Old Lady Lu said, and her heart skipped a beat. This old lady had really gone enough!
She took a deep breath, suppressed the unhappiness in her heart, and said with a hint of helplessness in her tone, but firmly: "Mom, what you said has already begun, hasn't it? Everything depends on human efforts, so don't pour cold water on me here!"
When Mrs. Lu heard this, she became even more excited and her voice rose eight octaves. "Oh, you dare to talk back? I tell you, this house will be a hole if we rely on you! It's a waste of money!" She pointed at the collapsed wall and then at the villagers present, with an expression that said, "You are all no good."
The air seemed to freeze, and an oppressive atmosphere enveloped everyone.
Shen Qiqi was speechless. This old lady must be a reincarnated nitpicker!
She ignored Mrs. Lu's sarcasm and turned to the villagers, "My dear uncles and aunts, we are repairing the house today not only to provide shelter from the wind and rain, but also to ensure a better life in the future! Think about it, once the house is repaired, not only will we live more comfortably, but our textile business will also double our income. By then, who will be short of money?"
Shen Qiqi painted a beautiful blueprint for the future with a passionate voice. Every word she said was like a seed planted in the hearts of the villagers.
Everyone looked at each other, their eyes full of anticipation.
Several villagers who were originally hesitant also expressed their willingness to help.
"Qiqi girl is right. We can't always live on the little money we have. We have to find a way to make money!" An old man was the first to speak out, his voice loud and powerful, full of energy.
Others followed suit, and the atmosphere instantly became cheerful.
Seeing this, Mrs. Lu's face became even uglier. She was about to say something but was interrupted by Shen Qiqi.
"Since everyone agrees, let's get started without further ado!" Shen Qiqi's voice was full of confidence, like a ray of sunshine, dispelling the haze just now.
Lu Qing looked at Shen Qiqi,
Just as everyone was about to take action, Mrs. Lu suddenly sneered and said, "Oh, how ridiculous! You guys still think..."
Before Mrs. Lu finished speaking, Shen Qiqi interrupted her directly, "Mom, if you are fine, go back to the house and rest. It's dusty here, don't choke you." Although her tone was polite, it was firm and unquestionable.
Old Mrs. Lu was choked and almost couldn't breathe. Her face turned pale and blue, like a chameleon.
She pointed at Shen Qiqi, trembling and unable to speak, and finally could only stomp her feet and walk away cursing.
After sending the "God of Plague" away, Shen Qiqi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She looked around and although she had gathered some labor, it was still far from enough to cover the cost of repairs, which made her frown.
"What are you worried about? You're frowning so hard that you can kill a fly." Lu Qing rubbed Shen Qiqi's eyebrows with heartache.
Shen Qiqi sighed, "We still don't have enough manpower. This house won't be repaired in a short time. Where are we going to stay tonight?"
Lu Qing put his arm around Shen Qiqi's shoulders and said, "Don't worry, there will be a way out when the car reaches the mountain. If it really doesn't work, we can build a shed first."
Shen Qiqi leaned in Lu Qing's arms, feeling his warm embrace, and her heart felt a little more at ease.
But she understood that this was only a temporary solution and she had to find another long-term solution.
Just then, a news came from the village that the output of the brick kiln was limited. The town was going to build a school recently, so bricks and tiles would be supplied there first, and other projects would have to wait in line.
This news was undoubtedly worse for Shen Qiqi.
She felt like a character in a game. After finally defeating a small monster, a big boss appeared.
"It's really like when it rains it pours!" Shen Qiqi couldn't help but complain.
"It seems that I have to go and discuss it with Master Wu." Shen Qiqi
When she reached the brick kiln entrance, Shen Qiqi stopped in her tracks. She saw Kiln Master Wu chatting and laughing with a well-dressed man, who was carrying a bulging briefcase...
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