Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

"Food is so scarce now, it's really a headache." Li Xiangqian whispered to himself, his heart full of worries about the future. He knew that this was not only a problem for the family's daily life, but also might affect their future economic plans.

Liu Fang walked into the kitchen and saw Li Xiangqian in deep thought. She asked softly, "Xiangqian, what's wrong with you? You look very depressed."

Li Xiangqian sighed and looked up at Liu Fang. "I just checked the grain reserves and found that there is less and less grain left. The price of grain in the market is also rising, which makes me a little worried."

Liu Fang frowned slightly and walked over to sit next to Li Xiangqian. "Indeed, the current situation is not optimistic. We need to think about how to deal with this problem."

Li nodded, thinking about a solution. He knew that the existing reserves alone could not meet the long-term demand. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. "We can go to the market to see if we can find more affordable food, or consider other solutions."

Liu Fang gently held Li Xiangqian's hand and encouraged him, "We can learn about the market situation and consider some storage methods, such as buying some long-term stored food. At the same time, we can also try to increase our own production, such as planting more crops."

Li Xiangqian felt Liu Fang's support and encouragement, and his anxiety was slightly relieved. He knew that although the current situation was somewhat serious, they could still cope with it through positive actions. They could work together to develop a response plan to minimize food waste and find more solutions.

The next day, Li Xiangqian and Liu Fang went to the market together to look for possible solutions. As they walked through the bustling market, Li Xiangqian carefully observed the grain prices in the market, constantly weighing whether there was a more suitable purchase plan.

The grain stalls in the market were as busy as ever, with people flocking to the stalls to pick out goods. Li Xiangqian and Liu Fang walked to several stalls and asked about the price and supply of grain. They found that although there were some relatively affordable options, the prices of most grains were rising and it was indeed not as easy to buy as before.

"Food prices are rising too fast right now," Li Xiangqian lamented. "We need to find better purchasing channels or consider storing more food."

Liu Fang nodded in agreement, "In addition to the food on the market, we can also consider buying some long-term preservation food, such as canned food and dry food, which can be preserved for a long time."

Li Xiangqian and Liu Fang continued to search in the market. They finally decided to buy some long-term food and consulted some other suppliers to try to find a more cost-effective option. After running around in the market for a whole day, they finally brought the purchased food and other necessities back home.

After returning home, Li Xiangqian sorted out the food and carefully planned the storage location. He was still a little uneasy, but seeing Liu Fang's encouragement and support, he gradually calmed down. He knew that although the problem of food scarcity was stressful, they could still cope with these challenges through reasonable planning and storage.

In the following days, Li Xiangqian and Liu Fang worked out a detailed food reserve plan to minimize waste and make full use of existing resources. They also decided to expand their vegetable fields and grow more vegetables to make up for the shortage of food.

After Li Xiangqian sorted out the food reserves, the pressure in his heart did not completely dissipate. He knew that in addition to the food problem of his family, many people in the village might also face similar difficulties. Thinking of this, he decided to do his part to help other people in the village solve some difficulties.

On this morning, Li Xiangqian was busy in the yard, preparing to distribute his family's surplus food and some fresh vegetables to his neighbors. Although he was a little worried, he also hoped that this way he could not only help others but also relieve some of his own anxiety.

Liu Fang saw what Li Xiangqian was doing, walked up to him, and said with concern: "Xiangqian, you decided to do these things to help everyone, but don't overwork yourself. You have tried your best to prepare food for the family, don't forget to take care of yourself."

Li Xiangqian smiled slightly, raised his head and looked at Liu Fang with a firm look in his eyes. "I know that it has been very difficult for everyone during this period. If we can alleviate everyone's difficulties through some small help, it can be regarded as support and encouragement to us."

Liu Fang nodded, showing her understanding and support. "Since you have decided to do this, I will help you prepare. We can organize the distribution items and make sure everyone can get some help."

Li Xiangqian and Liu Fang worked together to prepare some bagged food and fresh vegetables. They carefully arranged these items neatly, hoping to bring a little warmth and help to the neighbors.

Soon after, they loaded the items onto the car and prepared to distribute them in the village. Li Xiangqian was filled with anticipation and a little nervousness. He hoped that this help would be of benefit to everyone and that his efforts would not be in vain.

When they arrived at the village, they saw many people busy, some working in their yards, others buying daily necessities in the market. Li Xiangqian walked to the doors of several neighbors and knocked gently.

When the neighbors saw the food and vegetables that Li Xiangqian and Liu Fang brought, they showed expressions of surprise and gratitude. Uncle Zhang was the first to open the door. When he saw Li Xiangqian carrying the bag, he was stunned for a moment, and then hurried over to greet him.

"Li Xiangqian, what are you doing?" Uncle Zhang looked at the food and vegetables in the bags, his voice filled with gratitude and a hint of surprise.

Li Xiangqian smiled and replied, "Uncle Zhang, our family has prepared some food and vegetables. We hope to be of some help as we think everyone is having a hard time during this period."

Uncle Zhang excitedly held Li Xiangqian's hand, tears in his eyes. "Thank you, you are so kind. Food is so expensive now, we are really sad."

Li Xiangqian comforted him, "You're welcome. We are all neighbors and it's only natural for us to help each other. I hope these things can be of some help to you."

Then, they visited several other households, and were warmly welcomed and thanked in every household. In the process, Li Xiangqian and Liu Fang felt the strong neighborly love and the satisfaction of helping others.