The atmosphere in the village became increasingly tense, and the villagers' concerns about feng shui gradually turned into fear of ghosts and gods.

Uncle Liu squatted in the corner, muttering to himself: "If this offends the gods, it will be terrible, and the whole family will suffer!"

Master Liu echoed, "Yes, we can't take this risk. The rules passed down by our ancestors cannot be broken."

Uncle Liu was even more mysterious and said, "I had a dream last night. I dreamed that our ancestors blamed us and said they would bring disaster upon us!"

Aunt Liu turned pale with fear: "What should we do? If something bad happens, how will we live?"

After learning about the situation, the town leaders decided to step up their efforts to persuade the people.

Yang Longjiang called another meeting of villagers. He stood on the stage and said solemnly: "Fellow villagers, we cannot be bound by these feudal superstitious ideas! There are no ghosts or gods in the world!"

Uncle Liu raised his head and retorted, "Mayor Yang, please don't talk nonsense. The existence of ghosts and gods was passed down by our ancestors. How can it be wrong?"

Yang Longjiang said calmly: "Uncle, let's analyze it. You said that you dreamed of your ancestors blaming you, but this is just your psychological effect. What you think about during the day will appear in your dreams at night."

Dai Yunfei continued, "Yes, science has proven that many so-called supernatural phenomena can be explained by natural science. For example, the ghost fire you see at night is actually the spontaneous combustion of phosphorus."

Mrs. Liu shook her head: "That's not necessarily true. There are some things that science can't explain."

Qi Tongwei said: "Sister-in-law, it's not that we can't explain it, it's that we haven't found a scientific method yet. Just like before we didn't know why there were thunder and lightning, we thought it was the anger of the gods, now don't we understand that it is a natural phenomenon?"

Brother Liu said thoughtfully: "What the leaders said seems to make some sense."

Mr. Liu said angrily, "You are such a loser, you were fooled by a few words?"

Brother Liu retorted: "Second Master, we should also listen to science, right?"

Uncle Liu said hesitantly, "I still feel unsure. What if there really are gods and ghosts?"

Wang Lang took out a book and said, "Uncle Wu, look, this is a science book with detailed explanations."

Liu Liudi came over to take a look and said, "I don't understand this book, but it sounds like that's the way it is."

Mrs. Liu Qi said, "Don't mess around. We can't throw away our ancestors' things."

Yang Longjiang said: "Sister-in-law Qi, we are not throwing away our ancestors' things, we are taking their essence and discarding their dross. I believe that science can make our lives better."

Despite the earnest advice of the town leaders, the older generation of villagers remained unmoved.

Uncle Liu said, "I won't believe you no matter what you say. I have lived to this age and I only believe in the rules of my ancestors."

Mr. Liu said, "Yes, we don't want to listen to your nonsense."

However, some young people's ideas are slowly beginning to change.

Liu Bamei whispered, "I think what the leaders said makes sense. We can't keep being so ignorant."

Liu Jiudi also nodded: "Yes, we have to keep up with the times and not be trapped by superstition."

Brother Liu said, "I've figured it out. We can't stop developing just because we're afraid of ghosts and gods."

Mrs. Liu was surprised and asked, "Do you really think so?"

Brother Liu said firmly: "Yes, we have to believe in science and can't be so confused any more."

As more and more young people were persuaded, two camps formed in the village, and fierce debates arose between the older and younger generations.

Uncle Liu got angry at Liu Bamei: "You little girl, what do you know?"

Liu Bamei said unyieldingly: "Grandpa, you can't always be so stubborn. Science can make our lives better."

Master Liu said to Brother Liu Jiu, "You have grown so powerful that you dare to talk back to your elders?"

Liu Jiudi said, "Second Master, I'm not talking back, I just want to make our village better."

The town leaders took the opportunity to continue their work.

Qi Tongwei said: "Everyone stop arguing, we are all for the future of the village. Science can bring real changes, such as new agricultural technology can make crops harvested, and medical technology can cure diseases and save lives."

Dai Yunfei said: "We can't refuse to make progress just because we are afraid of the unknown."

Yang Longjiang said: "It's a good thing that young people have ideas. We should give them opportunities and develop the village together."

After a long period of efforts, more and more older villagers finally began to waver.

Uncle Liu sighed and said, "Maybe we are really wrong?"

Mr. Liu also said, "How about we listen to the leaders again?"

In the end, most villagers accepted the scientific concept and agreed to build the road according to the original plan.

After most villagers accepted the scientific concept and agreed to build the road, the atmosphere in the village was still a little subtle. Although the older generation of villagers no longer strongly opposed it, the entanglement in their hearts was like a tangled knot that was difficult to untie.

Uncle Liu sat alone on the doorstep of his house, looking into the distance, his eyes full of confusion and bewilderment.

He murmured, "Am I really wrong? Are the things passed down by our ancestors really useless?" He recalled that when he was young, whenever there was any disturbance in the village, everyone acted according to the rules of their ancestors, and everything seemed to be safe and sound.

But now, the young people have been persuaded by the town leaders, and he can't help but wonder whether the beliefs he has always held are really outdated.

While working in the fields, Uncle Liu would stop his work from time to time and fall into deep thought.

He recalled how he once had a fear of ghosts and gods, and how he had been pious during sacrificial ceremonies, but now he was considered superstitious.

He muttered to himself: "If I don't have this reverence, will I really not suffer retribution in the future?" But looking at the young people in the village who were full of energy and confidence, he felt that maybe he was really too stubborn.

At the same time, in order to further consolidate the villagers' trust in science, the town leaders decided to organize a series of popular science activities.

They set up a large screen in the village square to show documentaries about natural sciences, agricultural technology and modern development.

Yang Longjiang shouted with a loudspeaker: "Fellow villagers, come and see and understand the power of science!"

Brother Liu brought the child to the square. The child stared at the screen curiously while Brother Liu explained to the child.

Mrs. Liu also came over and said, "This is much better than before when we knew nothing."

After changing their mindsets, young people have become more active in promoting scientific knowledge to the older generation of villagers.

Liu Bamei took Uncle Liu's hand and said, "Grandpa, you see, scientific farming can double the grain output!"

Uncle Liu listened with half belief and half doubt.

Liu Jiudi also said to Liu Erye: "Erye, we will rely on science in the future, and our lives will definitely get better and better."

Mr. Liu nodded. Although he still felt a little uncomfortable, he did not refute.

As time went by, the hearts of the older generation of villagers gradually changed.

At a village gathering, Grandpa Liu finally spoke up: "Maybe we should change our minds and stop clinging to old things."

Mr. Liu also said with emotion: "Yes, seeing how confident the children are, we can't fall behind."

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