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Liu Fang nodded gently and came over to help clean up the bread crumbs with a gentle smile on her face. She also felt that these small actions of Li Xiangqian made life more interesting and fulfilling.

"The chicks really like the bread. It seems you did the right thing." Liu Fang said with a hint of approval in her tone.

Li Xiangqian nodded, feeling a sense of satisfaction. He knew that these small details, though seemingly insignificant, were part of his life. He looked at the chicken coop and vegetable shed in the yard and felt a sense of accomplishment and happiness he had never felt before.

That night, Li Xiangqian sat under the lamp, flipping through some books about poultry breeding. He hoped to take better care of the chicks, ensuring that they would grow up healthily and bring more joy to his family. Every time he turned the pages of the book, there was always a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes. He knew that in the days to come, he would continue to explore more possibilities and make the life in the courtyard more rich and interesting.

A few days later, Li Xiangqian found that the chicks' feathers had become shinier and they were more active. He couldn't help but feel relieved, thinking that his efforts for the chicks had paid off. Seeing their cheerful appearance, he was filled with happiness.

As life in the courtyard became more and more abundant, Li Xiangqian began to devote more energy to every detail of the courtyard. He found that as the weather gradually warmed up, some small insects began to appear in the vegetable fields, especially on the leaves. These insects not only affected the appearance of the vegetables, but also the quality of the harvest. Li Xiangqian considered many solutions and finally decided to let the chickens help.

"Hey, little chickens, it's time for you to work." Li Xiangqian stood at the edge of the vegetable field, watching the chicks pecking at the bread crumbs on the ground, and suddenly an idea came to his mind. He thought that it was the nature of chicks to eat insects, and perhaps this could be a way to solve the problem of insect pests in the vegetable field.

He took out a light hoe and gently turned the leaves, trying to expose the insects hidden under the leaves. Then he put the chicks in the vegetable field and let them move freely on the ground. The chicks pecked at the exposed insects excitedly. Li Xiangqian looked at their busy figures and felt a sense of accomplishment.

"Chickens, you really helped me this time." Li Xiangqian whispered, his eyes full of admiration for these little lives. He realized that the chicks could not only help clean up the bugs, but also allow him to better manage the vegetable garden. This is a win-win situation.

Not long after, Liu Fang walked to the vegetable field and saw Li Xiangqian busy with the chickens. She smiled and asked, "Xiangqian, are you asking the chickens to work?"

"Yes, I found that these little guys are particularly interested in bugs." Li Xiangqian explained, "This can not only help me clean up the bugs, but also give the chicks some extra food. It's a good idea."

Liu Fang nodded, a pleased smile on her face. "You are such a smart guy, this not only solves the problem, but also makes the chickens happy. It seems that you have made a new discovery this time."

Li Xiangqian was secretly happy and felt that this attempt was very successful. He knew that such a small idea could not only solve practical problems, but also make life more interesting. Whenever he saw the chicks happily pecking at the insects on the leaves, he would always feel a sense of satisfaction.

As time went by, the pest problem in the vegetable field was effectively controlled, and the vegetables grew better and better. Li Xiangqian would patrol the vegetable field every day to observe the growth of the vegetables, and at the same time, he did not forget to care about the diet and health of the chicks. He began to notice that the chicks' feathers were getting shinier and healthier. This process made him have a deeper understanding of the contribution of the chicks, and made him feel that his relationship with these little lives became closer.

One day, Li Xiangqian was sitting by the vegetable field, holding a book about poultry farming. He was full of expectations for the future. He hoped to continue to improve the living environment of the chicks and explore more ways to increase the yield of the vegetable field. Every time he opened the book, he would read the content carefully and study every detail.

"These techniques in this book seem to be very useful," Li Xiangqian said to himself, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. He knew that only by continuous learning and exploration could he make his courtyard life more fulfilling and interesting.

In the evening, Li Xiangqian's children came home and saw the chicks busy in the vegetable garden. They all ran over to watch. When they saw the chicks pecking at the bugs, they shouted excitedly: "Dad, the chicks are amazing! They helped eat a lot of bugs!"

Li Xiangqian looked at the children with a smile, feeling relieved. He knew that these small changes not only made the vegetable fields better, but also made the children understand more about nature and life. He hoped that this kind of fun and knowledge could continue to be passed on to the children, so that they could feel more happiness and gain as they grow up.

As everything in the courtyard gradually got back on track, Li Xiangqian's life became more fulfilling and orderly. He became more and more adept at managing the vegetable garden, chickens, and the entire courtyard. However, there were always new challenges and problems in life waiting for him to solve.

One day, Li Xiangqian was checking the vegetable plot in the yard when he saw his neighbor He Yuzhu coming over. He Yuzhu was a diligent and studious young man who had a strong interest in agriculture and had asked Li Xiangqian for some planting techniques many times. Li Xiangqian appreciated his learning attitude, but this time, He Yuzhu's request made him feel a little hesitant.

"Uncle Li, I have become more and more interested in vegetable field management and planting techniques recently. Can you teach me how to make better use of the space?" He Yuzhu asked expectantly.

Li Xiangqian put down the tools in his hands and looked at He Yuzhu's enthusiastic eyes, with a mixed feeling in his heart. He knew that He Yuzhu was very serious about learning, but he was also worried that he would not be able to give enough guidance due to time constraints. Moreover, he had been busy with his work recently and did not have the extra time to systematically teach others.

"Yuzhu, I appreciate your interest." Li Xiangqian tried to keep his tone gentle. "However, I am really busy recently and may not have the time to teach you one by one. However, I can give you some advice and books, or recommend some resources, and you can learn by yourself."