Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

He Yuzhu patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder and laughed, "It's not bad. It's just a small business. We can't make a lot of money. But you, I heard that all the potatoes in the field are rotten? That's really unlucky!"

Li Xiangqian nodded, smiled bitterly and sighed: "That's right, everything is rotten, there is nothing left. I just want to try to grow something else, but there is no other way, I have to live like this."

He Yuzhu frowned, his eyes flickered, and he whispered, "Brother, I heard that you bought some new varieties of seeds recently? Did you buy them from the agricultural supply store in town?"

Li Xiangqian nodded, "Yes, I heard that those seeds have a short growth period, so I thought I would try my luck again."

After listening to this, He Yuzhu showed a subtle expression on his face, which seemed to be a little hesitant, but also with a kind of hidden confidence. He lowered his voice, approached Li Xiangqian and said: "Brother, you, I'm afraid you have been deceived by them."

"Cheated?" Li Xiangqian was startled, his heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but get nervous. "Brother Yuzhu, what do you mean? Are those seeds unreliable?"

He Yuzhu sighed, waved his hand, and a sympathetic look appeared on his face: "I know you are anxious and want to solve the problem quickly. But not all the seeds in these towns are reliable. Think about it, although these things look good, can they really grow after being planted? Especially in this weather, it's almost winter, the risk is too great!"

Li Xiangqian was getting more and more panicked as he listened. He asked hurriedly, "What should I do? Have I worked in vain?"

He Yuzhu looked around mysteriously, then pulled Li Xiangqian to a corner and said in a low voice, "Actually, I have a batch of truly reliable seeds here, just brought from other places. They are guaranteed to grow fast, have high yields, and are especially suitable for the soil and climate conditions here. The seeds sold in those stores are pure scams! If you trust me, I can give you a few packets."

Li Xiangqian was stunned, and his heart was in a dilemma. He didn't want to be cheated again, but He Yuzhu's words gave him a glimmer of hope. After all, he was well-known in the town, and he was not like a street thug who specialized in cheating people. Besides, in this situation, he had nowhere else to go, and He Yuzhu seemed to be his last straw.

"But, Brother Yuzhu, these seeds you mentioned...how can I be sure that they can be grown?" Li Xiangqian suppressed the doubts in his heart and tried his best to sound calm.

He Yuzhu showed a confident expression and gently patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder: "Brother, we have known each other for such a long time, don't you still believe me? I got this batch of seeds from a friend of mine. He has been doing seed business in other places for many years and his reputation is absolutely fine. I just want to help you because I see that you are in trouble. If you don't believe me, let's forget it."

The "if you don't buy, it's your loss" attitude in He Yuzhu's words made Li Xiangqian feel nervous. He gritted his teeth and finally decided to take a gamble: "Okay, Brother Yuzhu, I believe you! How many bags of these seeds do you want? How much do they cost?"

"Haha!" He Yuzhu heard this and immediately showed a smug smile on his face. He held up three fingers and said, "Three hundred a pack, I guarantee you'll get your money's worth."

"Three hundred a bag?" Li Xiangqian's eyes widened in shock. "This is several times more expensive than the seeds in town!"

He Yuzhu waved his hands, as if he was used to this kind of reaction. "You have to know that these seeds are not ordinary stuff. They grow quickly, have high yields, and are highly adaptable. The research costs over the past year alone have cost a lot of money. If you invest some money now, when the harvest is good, it will definitely double your money back."

Li Xiangqian hesitated. He didn't have much money, and the three hundred yuan per packet of seeds was like a sharp knife in his heart. But he thought again, if these seeds really work, his family won't have to worry about life in winter, and the three hundred yuan is a worthwhile investment.

"Okay, I want two packs!" Finally, Li Xiangqian gritted his teeth and made a decision.

He Yuzhu listened and laughed even more happily, "Okay! Brother, you will never regret it! Come to me tomorrow to get the seeds, I'll leave two packets for you."

After the two men reached an agreement, Li Xiangqian still felt a little uneasy, but he didn't want to think about the negative possibilities. He told himself that he must succeed this time, otherwise there would be no way out.

The next morning, Li Xiangqian went to He Yuzhu's store as agreed and got two packets of so-called "absolutely reliable" seeds. The packaging of the seeds looked simple, but it was a bit mysterious, like some unique new variety of crops.

"Remember, don't water too much or apply too much fertilizer after planting. Do as I say, and I guarantee you'll have a good harvest." After explaining the details, He Yuzhu patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder with a confident expression on his face.

Li Xiangqian put the seeds in his arms, half believing and half doubting. He had already paid so much and invested most of his savings, and now he could only pin his hopes on these mysterious seeds.

After returning home, Li Xiangqian immediately started to get busy, carefully burying the new seeds in his hands one by one. As the seeds fell into the soil, his mood also sank into the uncertain future like the seeds. Every decision now seemed to be related to the life and death of the whole family.

"Brother, where did you get the new seeds?" Li Yun couldn't help asking as he watched him busying around with sweat on his forehead.

"I heard from He Yuzhu that these seeds will definitely work and are better than the ones I bought before." Li Xiangqian replied while concentrating on his work.

"But..." Li Yun hesitated for a moment, but didn't say it in the end. She didn't want to undermine her brother's confidence, but she always felt a little uneasy. She knew that although He Yuzhu had a good reputation, she often heard that he was not very reliable and mostly relied on his mouth to make a living.

However, they have no other choice now but to take a gamble.

A few days passed, and Li Xiangqian carefully looked after the land every day, hoping that the seeds would sprout soon. He felt like he was hanging on a taut line, full of anticipation and nervousness. Every night before going to bed, he would simulate the possible results in his mind.

As the days passed, Li Xiangqian's anxiety grew. The newly bought seeds still showed no signs of germination. The soil was silent, as if mocking his eagerness and helplessness. Li Xiangqian stared at the land every day, feeling as if a heavy stone was weighing on his heart. His mind was filled with questions: Did he do something wrong? Are the seeds given by He Yuzhu really reliable?