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Wang Erbao saw his doubts and nodded, "Brother Xiang Qian, I came here specifically to tell you that this is almost certain. I know you are good at farming. If you get this piece of land, you will definitely be able to show your talents. The land you have worked hard on in the past few years has a good harvest, but the area is small after all. If you have this piece of land, your family will have a better life."

Li Xiangqian was excited when he heard this. He had always wanted to expand the cultivated area, but the land in the village was limited, so he could only do his best on the few acres of land he had. Now that such a large piece of fertile land had suddenly appeared, the opportunity really made him excited.

But after calming down, he also realized the difficulties and risks involved. If the town spreads the news, many people in the village will definitely have their eyes on this piece of land, and it is inevitable that there will be a fight for it. Moreover, it is hard to say whether he can handle such a large piece of land alone. Thinking of this, Li Xiangqian hesitated, and his hesitation was mixed with a kind of anxiety that was difficult to make a decision.

"Erbao, so there must be a lot of people fighting for this piece of land, right?" Li Xiangqian asked tentatively. He knew that Wang Erbao was well-informed and wanted to know more from him.

Wang Erbao nodded, showing an expression of understanding. "Yes, there must be someone who wants it, but this matter has not been officially announced yet. I also found out about it through someone else. Brother Xiangqian, if you really want to try it, you have to get ahead of others. I can help you find some connections and strive for a good opportunity."

Li Xiangqian felt even more complicated. On the one hand, he knew that the opportunity was rare, and if he could win the land, his life would change a lot in the next few years. On the other hand, he also knew that the relationships and connections involved might make things more complicated. He never liked to fight with others, and he didn't want to have conflicts with others because of land.

But the opportunity was right in front of him. If he missed it, he would regret it for the rest of his life. Li Xiangqian weighed the pros and cons in his mind and felt that this was an opportunity worth taking. Besides, with the help of a friend like Erbao, things might go more smoothly.

He gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind, "Okay, Erbao, I believe you. I'll do it! Please help me keep an eye on the news. If there are any changes, we can contact each other at any time."

Seeing that he agreed, Wang Erbao showed a satisfied smile on his face and patted his shoulder, "Okay, Brother Xiang Qian, don't worry, I'm here, and you will definitely play a role. I'll go and find out first, and when we have definite information, we'll take action. He finally felt more at ease, but at the same time he also felt nervous. This was a challenge he had never experienced before, and although he was nervous, he knew he had no choice. Although life at home was still okay, he had to seize this opportunity to let his father enjoy his old age and give himself a better life.

After seeing Wang Erbao off, Li Xiangqian sat under the old locust tree in the yard, looking at the setting sun as it gradually darkened, feeling mixed emotions. He thought of the years when he and his father worked in the fields, and the hardships he had endured in supporting the family. He knew that he could not always be satisfied with the status quo, and that life had to change, especially in the face of such an opportunity.

The next morning, Li Xiangqian took his old cow to work in the fields as usual, but he was always thinking about the land that was about to be redeveloped. While he was busy plowing the land, he was thinking about how to deal with the next challenge. Farming was what he was most familiar with, but fighting for land was a completely new field for him.

Soon after, Wang Erbao sent a message that the town had decided to rent out the land and the announcement would be officially released in a few days. Upon hearing the news, Li Xiangqian's heartbeat quickened. He knew that things were becoming realistic and the opportunity was approaching step by step.

That night, Li Xiangqian lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Various thoughts kept flashing through his mind, both his vision for the future and his worries about the unknown. He asked himself again and again, is this risk worth it? Is he really capable of farming such a large piece of land? However, no matter how he thought about it, he finally decided to fight for it.

A few days later, the announcement was released as scheduled, and indeed many people in the village were interested. The real challenge began. He did not act immediately, but first calmly observed the movements around him. Wang Erbao secretly helped him to find out the news and gave him advice.

Finally, on a sunny morning, Li Xiangqian decided to go to the town to submit his application. This step would change the future. Although there were many uncertainties ahead, he knew that he could not back down. No matter what the outcome, he had to face this challenge because it was his chance to fight for a better life for himself and his family.

The weather has been getting hotter and hotter recently. When Li Xiangqian was working in the fields, he always felt that the sun was like a big furnace, baking the ground. The sun was hanging straight in the sky, and it seemed unwilling to move at all. The sunlight shone on him mercilessly, like an invisible pressure. His clothes were already soaked with sweat, clinging to his back, wet and sticky, making him uncomfortable.

"This day is getting harder and harder to bear." Li Xiangqian wiped the sweat off his forehead and couldn't help complaining in his heart. He looked at the scorching sun above his head, then looked down at the freshly turned soil under his feet, and couldn't help feeling a little irritated. Although the weather was unbearably hot, the work in the field could not be delayed at all, which made him tired and helpless.

He took out a gourd filled with water from his waist and gulped down a few mouthfuls. The cool water flowed through his dry throat, bringing him a brief sense of comfort. But this coolness was only temporary. After a few minutes, the water vapor turned into sweat and flowed down his neck, turning into an unbearable sticky feeling again.

"It's really hot and there's no end in sight." Li Xiangqian sighed, thinking how nice it would be if it rained, at least it would cool down the land. But he looked up at the sky, it was clear, without even a cloud, let alone rain. He sighed inwardly, God really didn't help, he didn't choose a time when it would get hot.

Just as he lowered his head to continue working, a voice suddenly came from the distant field: "Brother Xiangqian, it's so hot, why are you still working in the field?"

Li Xiangqian raised his head and squinted his eyes to look in the direction of the voice. It turned out to be Zhang San, his neighbor and a hardworking farmer in the village. Zhang San doesn't talk much, but he is a very down-to-earth person. When Li Xiangqian saw it was him, his irritability subsided a little. He smiled at him and said, "Look, there's work to do in the fields. We have to finish it before it gets too hot."