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Li Xiangqian felt a little bitter when he heard what Aunt He said. He looked at Aunt He with gratitude, but his heart was full of contradictions. He knew that the He family loved him, but if he really stopped working on the construction site, the income would be cut off, and the output of the cucumber field was not enough to support the whole family. He gritted his teeth and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Aunt, the cucumber field is at a critical time now. My stomach problem is not serious. I will be fine after a few days of rest."

Aunt He's eyes were slightly red when she heard what he said. She knew that the child had already sacrificed too much for the He family. Her eyes were filled with complex emotions, with heartache, gratitude, and guilt intertwined. "Xiang Qian, it is a blessing for the He family to have a good neighbor like you. However, we don't want to drag you down anymore. You should have a good rest. If you need anything, leave it to us."

Li Xiangqian returned to the cucumber field in the courtyard, thinking about how to arrange the fertilization. At present, the cucumber seedlings are growing well, with emerald green leaves, vines climbing all over the racks, and fruits hanging on the branches, faintly revealing a light green color. He was full of joy, but he also knew that fertilization must be applied at this critical moment to allow the cucumber seedlings to absorb enough nutrients to ensure the yield and quality of the cucumbers.

Thinking of fertilizing, Li Xiangqian planned to call the He family over to discuss the specific arrangements. He had already prepared a plan in his mind. He was familiar with almost every seedling in the cucumber field and knew which ones were growing weaker and which areas needed more care. He silently took out the fertilizer he had just bought and looked at the bags of fertilizer, feeling a sense of satisfaction. These fertilizers were not only a guarantee for a good harvest in the cucumber field, but also the hope for the He family to get through the difficult times.

"Little sister, aunt, eldest son!" Li Xiangqian raised his voice and asked the He family to come out and help.

He Xiaomei was the first to run out of the house when she heard the call, her face full of anticipation, as if she couldn't wait to get involved in the cucumber field. She walked carefully to Li Xiangqian, looked at the bags of fertilizer beside him curiously, and asked, "Brother Li, are these for fertilizing cucumbers? Can I help?"

Li Xiangqian smiled and nodded, saying gently: "Of course, little sister. Today we are going to fertilize the cucumbers. These fertilizers are very important and must be spread evenly on the roots of each cucumber so that they can grow better." He looked at his little sister's curious eyes and patiently explained the precautions of fertilizing. He couldn't help feeling a little emotional in his heart. This sensible little girl was particularly concerned about the affairs of the cucumber field and had long become his right-hand assistant.

Soon, Aunt He and He Daer came over. When she saw the bags of fertilizer, Aunt He frowned slightly and asked with some concern: "Xiang Qian, are these fertilizers very expensive? Although our cucumber field is not big, we should not spend too much."

Li Xiangqian felt sad when he heard this, and realized that Auntie He was afraid that he would spend too much money on the cucumber field. But he knew that these fertilizers were the key to the harvest of the cucumber field and could not be saved. He shook his head gently and comforted her: "Auntie, don't worry, this fertilizer is not expensive, and it is really important for the cucumber field. We have worked so hard for so long, and we will see the harvest soon. We can't make any mistakes at this time."

Aunt He nodded. Although she was still a little uneasy, she also understood the importance of fertilizing. She looked at the green cucumber field, her heart full of expectations, but also a little bit of trepidation. These days, her family has devoted almost all their efforts to this cucumber field, hoping that the harvest of these cucumbers will make life a little better at home. She patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder, her tone full of deep gratitude: "Xiangqian, it's all thanks to you. If it weren't for your care of this cucumber field, it wouldn't be what it is today."

Li Xiangqian smiled slightly, but secretly made up his mind that no matter what, he must make sure that the cucumber field had a good harvest this time, so that the He family could see hope for life. He felt a little ashamed, knowing that his physical condition did not allow him to work for a long time, but he did not want to make the He family worry too much, so he tried his best to be patient and not mention it. He patted the dust off his hands, picked up a bag of fertilizer, and began to arrange how everyone should apply the fertilizer.

He picked up a small wooden shovel, pointed at the root of a cucumber seedling, and demonstrated, "Son, Auntie, we should dig some soil like this, not too deep or too shallow, spread the fertilizer evenly, and then cover it with soil. This way the cucumber seedlings can absorb it well and grow faster."

He Daer watched his skilled movements and nodded, secretly admiring Li Xiangqian's attentiveness and patience. He also felt guilty, knowing that Li Xiangqian had taken care of their family in every possible way these days. Although he was a man, he was often unable to do so and always felt that he was a burden to everyone. He held the shovel tightly in his hand and silently vowed to work hard to recover his strength as soon as possible and share more of the family's work.

He Xiaomei watched carefully from the side, and couldn't help but be eager to try, so she asked in a low voice: "Brother Li, can I try? I promise I will be careful."

Li Xiangqian smiled and nodded, his tone full of encouragement: "Of course, little sister, just watch my movements, be careful, and take your time." He handed her the shovel and taught her how to apply fertilizer step by step. Seeing her serious and careful look, he felt warm in his heart.

He Xiaomei learned very quickly and soon mastered the essentials. She dug the soil, spread fertilizer, and covered the soil in one go. Although her movements were a little clumsy, she was very serious. Li Xiangqian looked at her focused face and couldn't help but smile, feeling even more relieved. Such small things may be ordinary, but in his opinion, they are the hope of the He family's future life and a rare warm time.

Although the process of fertilizing is simple, it is still a physical job. Although He Daer and He Da Niang tried their best to help, as time went by, He Da Niang gradually became a little tired. Li Xiangqian saw this and quickly asked her to take a break. He took over her work and continued to fertilize carefully. He Da Niang sat aside and looked at Li Xiangqian and He Xiaomei who were busy in front of her. Her heart was filled with warmth and gratitude. She knew that Xiangqian worked so hard for their family. If it weren't for him, they would probably still be worried about their daily lives.

Aunt He sighed softly and murmured in a low voice: "Xiang Qian, you have really done so much for our family. When the cucumber field is harvested, I will definitely leave a few baskets for you to bring to your family so that they can also taste the fruits of your hard work."