Xu Qinghe knows very well that as long as the design does not deviate from the norm, it will be possible to find the delicate balance between conservatism and innovation.
She poured her heart and soul into incorporating her understanding of the times, her pursuit of beauty, and her predictions of future trends into every design drawing.
After countless revisions and improvements, when the final stroke was put, Xu Qinghe looked at the works on the table that condensed his painstaking efforts, and his heart was filled with an indescribable sense of satisfaction and anticipation.
Just as she was about to present this painstaking work to the key figure, Director Li, in the hope of gaining recognition and support, the arrival of Zhang Xiaocui put her plan on hold.
The wild mountain fun suggested by Zhang Xiaocui dispelled some of the tension and anxiety in Xu Qinghe's heart.
She accepted it with pleasure and decided to let her mind rest for a while in the embrace of nature and discuss business tomorrow.
"Why didn't Xiuxiu and Lili come with you?" Xu Qinghe asked casually, but in her heart she was already prepared to enjoy this rare time together.
"They are busy with trivial matters at home. Today is our private gathering!" Zhang Xiaocui replied with a smile, her eyes flashing with anticipation.
"Then it's settled!" Xu Qinghe readily agreed, and the two of them were immediately fully equipped, with backpacks and snakeskin bags on their shoulders. They were accompanied by Zhang Xiaocui's group of loyal dogs, as well as the Xu family's two new lively pets. The group of people and animals lived in harmony, heading towards the depths of the mountains and forests, feeling both safe and happy.
As they walked, the fresh air of the mountains and forests mixed with the sisters' laughter and conversation.
Zhang Xiaocui curiously asked Xu Qinghe about his recent movements, but the latter smiled mysteriously, unwilling to reveal his plans too early.
She knew very well that the seeds of dreams needed to sprout at the right time, and any haste might backfire.
"Hey, Qinghe, are you planning something big again?" Zhang Xiaocui's eyes were full of surprise and anticipation.
Xu Qinghe waved her hand gently, signaling Zhang Xiaocui to lower her voice. Her eyes showed both longing for the future and caution about the unknown.
"I haven't even started yet, so don't tell anyone yet. I'll tell you when it's done."
Zhang Xiaocui nodded repeatedly, her eyes full of admiration and trust for Xu Qinghe.
In her opinion, Xu Qinghe is not only smart and capable, but also has the vision and ambition to lead everyone to common prosperity.
In particular, Xu Qinghe's generous gift to Zhang's father made Zhang Xiaocui feel that Xu Qinghe was extraordinary. Her father's words of praise made Zhang Xiaocui have a deeper understanding of Xu Qinghe's ability and financial resources.
Zhang Xiaocui did not feel jealous at all. On the contrary, she was proud to have such a like-minded friend.
In her heart, Xu Qinghe is the leader who can lead Fengtai Village to prosperity and make the villagers hold their heads high.
"Don't worry, your family will definitely get a share by then, but it's still early now. I'll tell you in detail after things are done." Xu Qinghe's words were like a reassurance, filling Zhang Xiaocui's heart with anticipation.
"Yeah!" Zhang Xiaocui nodded heavily.
It was the busy farming season, and the wild vegetables in the mountains and forests were particularly lush because they were rarely visited by people. The two of them dug them easily and shared the little things in each other's lives with amazing efficiency.
Soon, the backpack and snakeskin bag were filled with the harvest and were heavy.
The dogs that accompanied us ran freely in the mountains and forests. For them, occasional outings were undoubtedly the greatest pleasure.
"Let's go home!" Xu Qinghe called out, and the dogs immediately ran back happily. Zhang Xiaocui blushed slightly, and asked Xu Qinghe to wait for a moment with a little embarrassment, as she needed to go to the nearby woods to meet her physiological needs.
Xu Qinghe nodded in understanding. She naturally wouldn't mind such a small matter.
While waiting for Zhang Xiaocui, Xu Qinghe took a casual stroll and accidentally found some precious morels in the grass. When he was about to pick them, he was interrupted by a sudden dog barking.
Turning around, he saw Wang Song, whom he hadn't seen for many days. He stood there expressionlessly, but Xu Qinghe could sense the strong emotions suppressed in him.
His face was gloomy and he approached with firm steps. The dogs around him seemed to sense his ill intentions and their barking rose and fell, forming a noisy sound wave.
However, he turned a deaf ear to it and even kicked a dog that dared to approach. The cold action made Xu Qinghe's chest rise with anger.
"Wang Song, what are you crazy about!"
Xu Qinghe scolded and walked quickly forward, intending to check if the innocent frightened dog was injured, but unexpectedly, Wang Song suddenly grabbed his wrist.
"Comrade Xu, I see the basket on your back is quite heavy. Why don't you let me share some of the weight with you?" Wang Song said as he tried to take the basket off Xu Qinghe's shoulders.
Xu Qinghe felt confused. Was he looking so aggressive just to help her carry things?
This is obviously unreasonable.
"No need! You kicked my dog for no reason, you must give me an explanation!" Xu Qinghe glanced around vigilantly to prevent any accidents. Her intuition told her that there was an ulterior motive behind Wang Song's behavior and she had to be careful.
Facing Xu Qinghe's refusal, Wang Song's expression turned even uglier. He raised his hand, as if ready to use violence against Xu Qinghe, and threatened viciously, "Be sensible and don't be ungrateful! If you obey me, I might be able to show some mercy, otherwise..."
The voice stopped abruptly, and Wang Song fell to the ground due to a sudden impact.
Xu Qinghe turned around and saw Zhang Xiaocui holding a wooden stick, with a look of fear and determination on her face.
"Did I... knock him out?" Zhang Xiaocui's cheeks flushed and her voice trembled. It took her a long time to utter these words.
Xu Qinghe had no time to comfort him, so he quickly checked Wang Song's condition and found that he was just unconscious, which made him feel a little relieved.
"He's fine, he just lost consciousness temporarily. Xiao Cui, hurry down the mountain to find the village chief and tell him that Wang Song has evil intentions towards me. We can't just let this go."
After hearing this, Zhang Xiaocui felt a little relieved. After all, human life was at stake. As long as Wang Song was still alive, there was a solution.
"Why don't we go down the mountain together? It's too dangerous for you to stay here alone." Zhang Xiaocui recalled Wang Song's ferocious appearance and worried that he would do something bad to Xu Qinghe after waking up.
Xu Qinghe shook his head. "Don't worry, I'll tie him up first. Let's go together, lest he wake up and run away, wasting the efforts of the village chief and the others."
She looked at the unconscious Wang Song, her eyes full of disdain and disgust.
She originally just wanted to avoid this troublesome person and let his family deal with it themselves, but she didn't expect him to be so cruel and try to tarnish her reputation.
Adhering to the principle of "I will not offend others unless they offend me", since the other party has come to him to bully him, Xu Qinghe decided not to show mercy.
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