"Xu Damao, the weather is nice today, let's go to the yard and weed." After Li Xiangqian closed his stall at the market, he found Xu Damao standing nearby. Xu Damao is an old man in the courtyard. Although he is old, he is still quick at work. He has a slightly hunched back, a kind face, and his eyes always reveal a gleam of wisdom.

"Okay, I happen to be free today." Xu Damao nodded in agreement, with a smile on his face, as if this was also a part of his life and he was happy to be busy in the sun.

The two came to the backyard. Li Xiangqian picked up the hoe and secretly planned a weeding plan in his mind, wanting to clean up the weeds efficiently. At this time, the sun shone on the earth, the air was filled with the fragrance of soil, and the breeze was blowing gently, making people feel very comfortable. Li Xiangqian's heart gradually calmed down. It seemed that in such an environment, all the worries and pressures were thrown behind him.

"The grass is growing so fast. It wasn't this tall a few days ago." Li Xiangqian chatted with Xu Damao while working, trying to break the boredom of weeding. "It seems I have to ask you to come over and help more often."

"It's okay. It's normal for young people to work harder. The grass grows fast, but the crops can't be left behind." Xu Damao's voice was a little hoarse, but full of determination. "You know, being diligent is not enough. You also need to pay attention to methods."

Li Xiangqian nodded and listened carefully to Xu Damao's advice. He grew up in this courtyard and admired Xu Damao's wisdom. Listening to him explain these principles of life, he often gained new inspiration. The two worked together in the sun and gradually formed a tacit understanding. Their moods became more relaxed with each swing of the hoe.

"By the way, how are the vegetables growing recently?" Xu Damao turned back to ask Li Xiangqian from time to time while pulling out the grass roots, his eyes gleaming with concern. "I heard that the cucumbers you grow are very good, and the little girl from the Qin family wants to try them."

Li Xiangqian was shocked when he heard this, then a shy smile appeared on his face, "Well, it's okay, the cucumbers are growing well. I plan to try growing some other vegetables recently." But in his heart he was thinking that he was always thinking about Qin Huairu these days, trying hard to bring her fresh vegetables, as if hoping to bring them closer in this way.

"When growing vegetables, you can't just focus on the appearance, you have to have a clear mind." Xu Damao slowly concluded, "Some vegetables grow fast, but they may not taste good; some vegetables grow slowly, but once they mature, the taste is surprising."

"You're right. I think this is just like the interactions between people. The more attentive you are, the more sincerity you can make others feel." Li Xiangqian thought more and more about his relationship with Qin Huairu. "I also hope to impress her in my own way."

"You are so interesting to talk about, kid." Xu Damao smiled, with approval in his eyes, "Don't just think about it, you have to take action. Sincerity is the key to success."

"I understand!" Li Xiangqian's heart warmed up, and he suddenly felt that what Xu Damao said was not only about the principle of growing vegetables, but more about the thinking and attitude towards life. He began to weed seriously, silently making a plan in his mind, and decided to give Qin Huairu a small surprise in the near future.

As he talked with Xu Damao, time passed quietly, the sun gradually set, and the golden sunlight fell on the yard, warm and gentle. Li Xiangqian's mood became brighter and brighter, and his physical fatigue was also relieved a lot in this happiness.

"Almost done, let's take a break." Xu Damao took a breath, sat in a corner of the yard, looked up at the sunset in the sky, and showed a look of satisfaction on his face. "The weeds are well removed, which is really gratifying."

"Yes, you've worked so hard!" Li Xiangqian also sat down, resting his hands on his knees, feeling the breeze. At this moment, he was thinking about how to combine his vegetables with Qin Huairu's life, and a seed of expectation had already been planted in his heart.

"Tell me about your little girl, how is she doing recently?" Xu Damao's eyes flashed with cunning, as if teasing Li Xiangqian. His eyes seemed to always be able to catch the subtle changes in emotions. Li Xiangqian's face instantly turned red, and he felt a little flustered.

"She...she's fine." Li Xiangqian's voice stuttered slightly, and he was flustered for a moment, but he quickly calmed down and decided to put aside his shyness and try to stay calm. "I just always want to communicate with her more. I even picked some special tomatoes for her today."

"Then just say it directly, don't drag it out." Xu Damao reminded with a smile, "Young people should have the courage of young people! The more you speak the truth, the easier it will be!"

Li Xiangqian nodded, and suddenly a surge of courage emerged in his heart. "I... I want to ask her to cook together and make her something delicious, how about it?" Although it was a subconscious expression, his voice trembled a little because of anticipation.

"That's a good idea! We can get to know each other better during the cooking process." Xu Damao's eyes lit up immediately, and he obviously agreed with the proposal. "How about I help you cook? After all, I know a little bit about cooking."

"Great!" Li Xiangqian was delighted, as if he had seen a bright future for himself and Qin Huairu in an instant. "I think as long as we work together, we will be able to make delicious food!"

With Xu Damao's encouragement, Li Xiangqian was full of confidence. He decided to take this opportunity to communicate with Qin Huairu as soon as possible and tell her his thoughts. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his face, warm and soft, as if foreshadowing the coming of new hope.

At this moment, Li Xiangqian was full of expectations for the future. He had already been quietly planning a date with Qin Huairu, hoping to use this opportunity to get closer to each other. In his opinion, this was not just a simple cooking, but a wonderful process of two hearts colliding. Every detail was full of meaning, which made him both expectant and nervous.

That day, Li Xiangqian was about to go out when he saw Aunt He rushing out of the house, her face pale and her eyes panicking, and she sat down on the steps. Li Xiangqian's heart tightened, and he hurried over, "Aunt He, what happened?"

When Aunt He saw it was him, tears welled up in her eyes. Her throat seemed to be blocked by something and she couldn't speak for a long time. Finally, she said in a hoarse voice, "Xiang Qian, uncle... he suddenly had a high fever last night and fainted. I... I took him to the hospital, but the doctor said... he needed to be hospitalized and undergo surgery." When she said this, her voice almost trembled.

Li Xiangqian felt heavy in his heart when he heard this. He knew the condition of Mr. He. He was old and weak. Although he could still move around, he couldn't stand the stress. This sudden illness was almost life-threatening.

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