Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

"It's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you like it." Li Xiangqian felt his face flushed, and a mixture of pride and nervousness appeared in his heart. He caught a glimpse of her smile, and his confidence surged instantly. For Li Xiangqian, sending cucumbers is not only for business, but also for conveying a kind of emotion.

"I'm planning to make a salad today, and I need some fresh vegetables!" Qin Huairu said, looking at the cucumber in her hand carefully, her eyes revealing her anticipation for the food. "You know, I'm a little chef, and the dishes I make are delicious!"

"Really? Then I must go and try it!" Li Xiangqian mustered up his courage, his face showing an excited expression, secretly glad that such a conversation could go smoothly. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this exchange made him feel particularly warm and full of expectations for the future.

As they chatted, more and more customers came around, and Li Xiangqian had to return to work. He gave Qin Huairu an apologetic smile and began to busy himself with greeting the customers. But her words and smile still echoed in his heart, like a spring breeze blowing, making him feel relaxed and happy.

The market was bustling with people, and Li Xiangqian's stall gradually became lively, with many customers coming to ask and try his cucumbers. He tried his best to remain enthusiastic and strive to provide the best service to every customer. But no matter how hard he tried, he always had expectations and curiosity about Qin Huairu in his heart.

"She is really happy today. I will try to get her to come more often." Li Xiangqian vowed secretly, and his smile became brighter. Even though his communication with Qin Huairu was not deep, his attention to her was getting stronger.

While he was busy, he kept an eye on Qin Huairu. She was talking to her friends about the cucumbers they had just gotten, laughing from time to time. The clear sound seemed to echo in his ears, filling his heart with warmth.

Time flies in the busyness. Li Xiangqian's business is booming, and the cucumbers are constantly being eaten by customers. He feels more and more proud, not only because of the booming business, but also because his efforts are recognized. He knows that all this is the result of his unity and struggle with the He family, and his expectations for the future are getting stronger.

In the afternoon, the sun was still shining brightly, and Li Xiangqian's stall was crowded with people. Just as he was greeting customers, Qin Huairu appeared in his sight again, holding the cucumbers she had just bought, looking particularly excited. Li Xiangqian's heart tightened, and he hurried over, "Miss Qin, you are here again?"

"Yeah, I just bought a few more, thinking I could make a different dish." Qin Huairu's eyes were full of energy, "How are your sales today?"

"Not bad, thank you for your support!" Li Xiangqian smiled slightly, with a hint of pride on his face, "I specially prepared some fresh cucumbers today, picked just for you."

Qin Huairu felt warm at his enthusiastic attitude and nodded, saying, "You are such a good person. I will definitely cook a few dishes to repay you when I go back today!" This sentence made Li Xiangqian smile, and he silently said in his heart, "It is such an honor to be appreciated by her."

"I'm looking forward to your delicious food. Maybe you can come to my place to try it." Li Xiangqian suggested in a casual manner, but he was secretly looking forward to her response in his heart.

"Of course, Li Xiangqian, I will definitely invite you!" Qin Huairu's smile made Li Xiangqian's heart surge with warmth. He felt as if his heart was filled with this expectation, and his whole state became active.

While the two were communicating, the customers nearby saw their interaction and couldn't help but smile, and joked: "This young couple is so loving, so enviable!" Li Xiangqian's face turned red instantly, and he felt both embarrassed and sweet in his heart. Qin Huairu smiled slightly, as if she didn't mind at all.

"We are not a couple, don't get me wrong!" Li Xiangqian explained quickly, but he was secretly glad and felt an inexplicable joy in his heart. He thought: "Maybe she is also looking forward to more exchanges with me."

Deep in his heart, as he came into contact with Qin Huairu more and more, he began to gradually realize that his feelings for this girl were growing unconsciously. Every conversation with her made him feel happy, and her smile was like sunshine, warming his originally peaceful life. He began to fantasize about the future, thinking that he might be able to share more happiness with her.

As the sun sets, the hustle and bustle of the market gradually fades, and Li Xiangqian's business also comes to an end. He tidies up his stall, still thinking of Qin Huairu's smile. As the crowd disperses, his heart is filled with reluctance: "I hope to see her again."

Finally, Li Xiangqian packed up his stall and was about to go home, still thinking about Qin Huairu's laughter and promise. "We will definitely meet again tomorrow, right?" He prayed silently in his heart, with an expectant smile on his face. Walking on the road, he seemed to have forgotten the fatigue of work, and only had a beautiful expectation for the future in his heart.

When he returned to the courtyard, Aunt He was busy in the kitchen. When she smelled Li Xiangqian's return, she stopped her work. "Xiao Li, how are the sales today?" She asked with concern, her eyes full of expectation.

"Not bad, Auntie. I sold a lot of cucumbers. Business is especially good today!" Li Xiangqian answered excitedly, with a brighter smile on his face.

As Li Xiangqian packed up his stall, he recalled his interaction with Qin Huairu today. The warm smile was like the sun that illuminated his heart. He was in a happier mood, and even the fatigue from work was forgotten. The corners of his mouth rose involuntarily. At this moment, he was no longer the young man who only thought about how to make a living, but a young man full of expectations and visions for the future.

"Let's go, have dinner!" Aunt He's voice woke him up from his reverie. Li looked back and saw that she was placing dishes on the table with neat and skilled movements. "Today we have your favorite braised pork and stewed winter melon. Come and try them."

"Thank you, Auntie. I'll be there right away!" Li Xiangqian felt warm in his heart. He has always been grateful for Auntie He's care. Almost every time he goes home, he can eat the delicious food she made, which makes him feel extremely warm.

Sitting at the dining table, Li Xiangqian lowered his head and silently picked up food, but he was still thinking about Qin Huairu. His affection for her became stronger and stronger, and he couldn't help but think of her bright eyes and sweet laughter, and his heart was sweet. It seemed that all the troubles in life disappeared with her appearance. At this time, Aunt He saw that Li Xiangqian was absent-minded and couldn't help asking: "Xiao Li, what's wrong with you today? It seems that you are worried?"