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There was a gleam of thought in his eyes: "Hmm... your problem is really difficult. The water source in the north of the town is the most stable recently. How about you try to find some people to partner up and go fetch water together? Save some energy and everyone can take turns."

Li Xiangqian was a little hesitant. Uncle Wang's proposal was indeed feasible, but it also meant that he would have to coordinate with others on the time to fetch water, and what he needed now was speed and efficiency. Thinking of this, he frowned and quickly weighed various possibilities in his mind.

At this time, another old farmer interrupted and said, "I heard that someone dug a small reservoir on his own land. If you can find a place to dig a small pond and store some water when it rains, maybe you can cope with it."

After hearing this, Li Xiangqian suddenly had an idea: maybe he could temporarily stop relying on distant water sources and build a small reservoir in his own land, relying on a rainwater collection system to provide water. Although this method is a bit risky, he has no choice at the moment and must grasp every glimmer of hope.

He pondered for a moment, then said firmly: "Thank you for your advice. I will go back and think about it and see if I can build a reservoir in my own land first."

After saying goodbye to the old farmers, Li Xiangqian felt a little relieved. Although the water problem was still a thorny issue, at least there was a new direction now. He decided to take action immediately after returning and not waste any more time.

Li Xiangqian worked in the field for the whole morning. He was sweating and his back was soaked, but he still did not stop. He dug the soil with the shovel in his hand again and again. As the soil was turned up, he seemed to feel that the heavy stone in his heart loosened a little. The outline of the reservoir in the field gradually appeared. He knew that this might be his last chance and he could not make any mistakes.

Just when he was busy, there was a slight sound of footsteps in the distance. Li Xiangqian stopped the shovel in his hand, turned around and saw Qin Huairu walking slowly towards him.

Qin Huairu was wearing a plain dress, with a calm expression as usual on her face, but Li Xiangqian could see that she was hiding something in her heart. Ever since the incident between Li Xiangqian and He Yuzhu, Qin Huairu had less and less contact with him, so it was obviously unusual for her to come here suddenly today.

"Xiang Qian, are you busy?" Qin Huairu said in a flat tone. He stood a few steps away and glanced at the unfinished reservoir in front of Li Xiangqian.

Li Xiangqian straightened up, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and nodded, "Yes, there is no other way. We can't delay the water problem any longer. Otherwise, we can't count on anything from the fields."

Qin Huairu sighed softly, with a complicated look on her face, as if she had something to say but didn't know where to start. She stood beside Li Xiangqian for a few seconds, and finally spoke: "Xiangqian, I know you've encountered a lot of difficulties recently, especially the matter of He Yuzhu... But there are some things you have to be careful about."

Li Xiangqian frowned slightly. Although he understood that Qin Huairu was concerned, the meaning of her words made him feel a little uneasy. He put down the shovel in his hand and looked directly at her: "Are you talking about He Yuzhu's matter? Or something else?"

Qin Huairu was silent for a moment, then raised her eyes to look at him with a serious expression: "Of course we have to pay attention to He Yuzhu's affairs, but I'm not talking about him. Some people in town, especially those like Liu Haizhong, you can't trust too much."

Li Xiangqian's heart was shocked. He knew what "Liu Haizhong" in Qin Huairu's words meant. Liu Haizhong was his only clue to the water source, and it also gave him a hint about the problem of He Yuzhu's seeds. If this clue was also problematic, his plan would probably be completely messed up.

"Are you saying that Liu Haizhong is unreliable?" Li Xiangqian's tone was a little nervous, but also full of reluctance. He was desperate, and Liu Haizhong's help was the only life-saving straw he could grasp.

Qin Huairu looked serious, and her tone was less gentle than usual: "I just want to remind you that people like Liu Haizhong cannot be easily trusted. He is smart, but he has evil intentions and likes to take advantage of others. The things he told you may be true or false, so you have to be more careful."

Li Xiangqian pursed his lips tightly, with mixed emotions in his heart. He had long known that Liu Haizhong was not a good person, but many things in this world were not black and white. Now he could no longer care about those moral considerations. The most important thing at the moment was the water source and solving the problem in the field.

He didn't want Qin Huairu to see through his hesitation, so he tried to respond in a calm tone: "Huairu, I understand what you mean, and I won't completely believe him. But right now I really have no other choice. If there is any useful information in Liu Hai, I have to seize this opportunity, otherwise... my family's land will be completely ruined."

Qin Huairu looked a little sad when she heard him say that, but she also knew that Li Xiangqian was in a difficult situation. She lowered her head, was silent for a moment, and slowly said: "I understand your difficulties, and I don't want you to give up easily. But don't forget, whether it's the water source or other things, you have to be careful. If they want to take advantage of you, don't let them take you away without knowing what's going on."

Li Xiangqian's heart trembled slightly. He knew that Qin Huairu's reminder was not groundless. These people only cared about their own interests and no one would really care about him. He nodded silently and replied, "Don't worry, I will pay more attention and will not let them lead me by the nose."

Qin Huairu looked at his determined eyes, sighed softly, and a trace of worry appeared in her eyes, "You have always been smart and have no shortage of means, but sometimes you are too impatient. Go forward, don't be impatient about anything, you have to think slowly, and don't be impulsive."

Li Xiangqian listened to these words with mixed feelings. Qin Huairu was right. He was indeed too impatient recently because the situation at hand made him breathless. But the more this happened, the more he felt that he couldn't wait any longer. The longer he waited, the worse things would get. He had to act.

"Huai Ru, I know you are doing this for my own good, but this time is different. The water source issue cannot be delayed and must be resolved quickly." Li Xiangqian said firmly, then he smiled slightly, trying his best to ease the atmosphere, "Don't worry, I won't let others take advantage easily."

Qin Huairu still looked a little solemn when she heard him say that, but she also knew that it was useless to say more, as Li Xiangqian had already made up his mind. She nodded and said softly, "Then take care of yourself. Remember to come to me anytime if you have any problems. Don't just hold on by yourself."

Li Xiangqian felt warm in his heart. Qin Huairu's concern undoubtedly comforted him. He nodded and said with a smile, "I understand. Don't worry."