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He returned home with the steamed buns, thinking about the words of the boss's wife as he walked. Although she was old, she was still full of love and care for life. Li Xiangqian felt a warm feeling in his heart. He felt the care and support of everyone in the courtyard, just like a big family.

Back home, Li Xiangqian put the steamed buns on the table. His wife and children were already waiting for their breakfast. They sat together, enjoying the simple and warm morning time. He was grateful for the peace and warmth, and at the same time, he was more determined to solve the problem.

These days, they are not only solving practical life difficulties, but also building a strength and confidence to face difficulties together. In his view, solidarity and mutual assistance are not only to solve the immediate problems, but also to maintain their common home, so that every member can find a sense of security and belonging here.

That afternoon, Li Xiangqian was out on business. When he passed by the market near the courtyard, he saw a middle-aged woman selling flour at a roadside stall. In front of her were several bags of fresh flour, and the breeze brought a faint aroma of flour.

Li Xiangqian stopped and approached the stall. The middle-aged woman came forward with a smile, "Sir, would you like to buy some flour? Our flour is fresh and of guaranteed quality."

Li Xiangqian nodded with a friendly smile on his face, "Okay, give me two bags." He thought to himself that these flours could add some flavor to the home and could be considered a reward for everyone.

The woman smiled triumphantly and began to help Li Xiangqian pack the flour. She skillfully took two bags of flour from the stall, put them into a woven bag, tied the bag tightly, and handed it to Li Xiangqian.

"Thank you, here is your money." Li Xiangqian handed over a banknote.

The woman took the money and said with a smile: "You're welcome. This little bit of flour is nothing. What have you been busy with recently?"

Li Xiangqian thought of recent events and casually said, "Recently, we are planning to divert water to solve the water source problem in the yard."

The woman heard this with a hint of surprise in her eyes. "Diverting water? That's not easy. My neighbor has thought about this before, but never found a good solution."

Li Xiangqian's heart moved, and he suddenly remembered what the boss's wife had said. Perhaps this woman also had some insights about water sources. He smiled and asked, "Do you have any good suggestions?"

The woman frowned, and after a moment's silence, she said, "I heard there is a spring at the foot of a nearby mountain. The water is very good and can be used by everyone. But the terrain there is high, so it may be difficult to bring water to the yard."

Li Xiangqian was delighted when he heard this. Perhaps this spring was the water source they needed. He looked at the woman gratefully and said, "Thank you for your advice. I will go and take a look."

The woman smiled and said, "You're welcome. You young people can definitely come up with a solution. Otherwise, I'll leave you my phone number so you can contact me whenever you need anything."

Li Xiangqian nodded in agreement and wrote down the woman's phone number in his mobile phone. He was grateful for the help and concern of this stranger. This simple exchange made him more determined to solve the water problem.

Back home, he put the flour in the kitchen cabinet, his wife and children were already busy preparing dinner. They sat together, sharing their experiences of the day and the advice given by the women. Everyone was excited about the newly discovered spring, which seemed to be the key clue to their solution to the water problem.

The next morning, Li Xiangqian got up early and prepared to go out to look for the spring mentioned. He put on casual clothes, prepared some basic tools and a kettle, and prepared to search in the mountains. He was full of expectations, hoping to find the key to solving the water problem.

Walking out of the courtyard, Li Xiangqian felt the fresh air of the morning. The sun had just risen and shone on the path, making it particularly warm. He followed the route he remembered and headed towards the foot of the mountain. On the way, he passed a woodland, heard the chirping of birds, and felt the tranquility and vitality of nature.

Suddenly, Li Xiangqian saw a green meadow in front of him, and next to the meadow there was a tall old elm tree. This was exactly where the spring he remembered might appear. He quickly approached and carefully observed the surrounding terrain and vegetation.

He found a hidden path and followed it, and soon came to the location of the spring. The spring was located under a stone, and water flowed out from the cracks in the rock. The water was clear and you could see the bottom. Li Xiangqian excitedly put his water bottle into the spring and filled it with cool mountain spring water.

He sat on a stone nearby and drank a mouthful of spring water. The cool liquid immediately made him feel energetic. He couldn't help but sigh at the wonders of nature. This spring might be the key to solving their water problem.

Back at the courtyard, Li Xiangqian told his family and He Yuzhu about the spring he had found. Everyone was very excited and started to discuss how to bring the spring water into the courtyard. He Yuzhu made some suggestions on the connection of water pumps and pipes, and Li Xiangqian adjusted the plan according to the actual situation, hoping to make the most of this precious water source.

He decided to make some steamed buns himself to express his gratitude and encouragement to his family and neighbors. Li Xiangqian took out flour and water in the kitchen, mixed them into dough, and then carefully kneaded them into the shape of steamed buns. Over the years, he has mastered a lot of simple cooking skills and can cook some basic home-cooked dishes by himself.

During the production process, his thoughts drifted, recalling the support from his family and the solidarity of the residents of the courtyard. He felt his responsibility and sense of belonging in this big family, and his heart was filled with hope and confidence for the future.

After the cooking was finished, he took out the freshly baked steamed buns and baked some potato slices and sweet potatoes as side dishes. The family members smelled the aroma and walked into the kitchen. The family sat around the table and shared this simple and warm dinner.

"Dad, this steamed bun is so delicious!" the little daughter said happily, with a piece of steamed bun in her mouth.

The wife looked at Li Xiangqian and said, "Brother Li, the steamed buns you make are getting more and more delicious."

Li Xiangqian felt warm at heart after hearing this. He knew that these simple meals and family reunions were not only to fill their stomachs, but also to consolidate the emotions and strength among family members. At this moment, he felt that all the efforts and dedication were worth it.

After lunch, Li Xiangqian and Zhang Cuihua cleaned up the kitchen together. While washing the dishes, Zhang Cuihua said, "Xiangqian, today's noodles are really good. I haven't eaten such delicious food for a long time."