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She sincerely hoped that Li Xiangqian could relax and not push himself too hard. He put the watermelon rind into the basket and drank a big mouthful of mung bean soup. The cool feeling made his whole body feel much more relaxed. He felt warm in his heart. This concern made him feel that he was not fighting alone and that someone was thinking about him.

"Xiao Li, thank you and your mother for your concern. I will take good care of myself." Li Xiangqian's tone softened. Although he still had many worries in his heart, he felt that everything was not so bad at this moment.

Xiaoli looked at Li Xiangqian and felt a little sad. She knew that Li Xiangqian looked strong on the surface, but he was under great pressure in his heart. She really wanted to help him share some of the burden, but she knew that he had to walk this road alone, and no matter how much others cared, they could not replace his efforts. "It's too hot, you should go back and rest early. Take your time with the work in the field," Xiaoli reminded again, and then turned around to leave.

"Okay, I understand. Go back and say thank you to your mother." Li Xiangqian watched Xiaoli leave, feeling a little warm in his heart. He knew that he had to keep going, not only for this land, but also for those who cared about him. He couldn't let them down.

However, when Xiaoli disappeared in the distance, Li Xiangqian's mood became heavy again. The heat and hardship before him made him feel unprecedented oppression. He knew that this summer's test for him had just begun. Although there were people who cared and supported him, he was the only one who had to face this land.

Li Xiangqian picked up the hoe again and continued to work in the field. He felt the hoe in his hand becoming heavier and heavier, and the scorching sun made him dizzy, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered. He knew that only through his own efforts could he protect this land in this hot summer and let this land usher in the hope of a good harvest in the fall. Li Xiangqian's body became more and more tired, but his will became more and more determined. He understood that this was a critical moment and he could not relax or retreat. This land was his only support, and he had to do his best, even if it cost all his sweat and hard work.

The sun gradually set, and the sunset dyed half of the sky red. Li Xiangqian finally stopped his work. His whole body was already soaked, and the sweat mixed with the mud made him look like he had just crawled out of the mud. Despite this, he felt a little satisfied in his heart. Today's efforts were not in vain, and the crops in the field seemed more vibrant under his care.

Li Xiangqian sat on the ridge of the field, looking at the sunset in the distance, silently praying that the weather would ease. He knew that the days ahead would still be hard, but he was ready. No matter how difficult the road ahead was, he would keep going. Li Xiangqian dragged his tired body back to the courtyard. After washing off the dirt and sweat of the day, he felt a little refreshed. But when he lay in bed, his mind was still thinking about today's work, the land and the upcoming harvest season.

Although the heat and exhaustion made his life extremely difficult, Li Xiangqian always held a glimmer of hope in his heart. He believed that as long as he did not give up, this land would eventually reward his hard work. This summer might be the most difficult test in his life, but he knew that he would not walk this road alone.

Li Xiangqian lay on the bed, his exhausted body seemed to have merged with the bed, and every muscle and bone was aching. In the past few days, he had hardly stopped working in the fields under the scorching sun. He knew that he was at a critical moment, and the crops in the fields needed careful care to withstand the hot summer and ensure a good harvest. But at this moment, the exhausted reality made him realize that his body was almost at its limit.

He stared at the ceiling, and all kinds of thoughts came to his mind. Thinking of how much work there was to do in the fields and how exhausted his body was, he felt a sense of weakness spreading throughout his body. He was never a person who gave up easily, but now, he had to admit that it was too difficult to carry it all alone.

"Is it really impossible to find someone to help?" This thought lingered in his mind for several days, but he suppressed it every time. Li Xiangqian is a man with a strong self-esteem. He always feels that he can handle everything by himself and is unwilling to trouble others. But now, he has to re-examine this issue - perhaps, asking someone to help is the only way out. Li Xiangqian struggled to get up and dragged his sore body to the yard. He looked at the familiar field and felt heavy in his heart again. This land is his responsibility, but also his burden. Thinking of his determination not long ago, he couldn't help but smile bitterly: he really underestimated the difficulty of this job.

Li Xiangqian paced the yard, weighing the pros and cons over and over in his mind. Hiring help would mean he would have to spend money, which he had planned to use to buy more nutrients and fertilizers for his crops. However, he was worried that his body would fail first, and then everything would get worse.

Just as he was lost in thought, Uncle Liu's voice came from the door: "Xiang Qian, why didn't you go to the fields today?" Seeing Uncle Liu standing at the door with a concerned look on his face, he forced a smile and said, "Uncle Liu, I thought I'd take a break today. I'm a little tired recently."

Grandpa Liu walked into the yard and patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder: "I noticed that you didn't look very well these days. Are you working too hard? Young people should work in moderation and not exhaust themselves."

Li Xiangqian was touched by what Uncle Liu said, but he felt helpless. He nodded and sighed, "I am a little overwhelmed, Uncle. I am also thinking whether I should find someone to help me. I really can't handle it by myself."

Uncle Liu smiled and said, "Have you finally figured it out? Go forward. The work in the field cannot be done by one person, especially in such a hot day. It takes several people to take turns. I wanted to tell you a long time ago, but seeing that you have been insisting, I can't say anything more. Since you have figured it out now, find someone quickly."

Li Xiangqian smiled bitterly and nodded, but he was still a little hesitant in his heart: "But, uncle, it costs a lot of money to hire people to work, and there are so many places in the land that need money. I'm afraid..."

Uncle Liu interrupted him and said firmly, "Move forward. Money is dead, but people are alive. If you get exhausted, no matter how good the crops are, they will be wasted. The most important thing now is to save your health, and then find a way to do the work in the fields well. It's definitely worth spending some money to hire someone to help you."