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Li Xiangqian smiled and took the egg: "It's okay, being busy is always a good thing."

Although he said so, Li Xiangqian knew in his heart that his fatigue came not only from the busy physical labor, but also from the heavy pressure in his heart. Every time he went home and looked at the empty room, especially when he was eating alone at night, the loneliness and anxiety were always particularly obvious. There were constant problems with farming, and he still had to deal with the trivial details of life, which made him feel that he had nowhere to hide.

After returning home, Li Xiangqian carefully placed the eggs on the table, washed his hands, and began to prepare dinner. He took out the slightly wilted vegetables from the refrigerator, looked at the eggs, and felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. Life is always like this. Although the current conditions are already good, every time he sees such simple ingredients, he can't help but feel a little lonely.

"Oh, it's really hard to have a good meal these days." Li Xiangqian muttered to himself, but he began to beat the eggs skillfully. The crisp sound of the eggshell cracking made the kitchen seem less deserted. The egg slid into the bowl, and the yellow and white liquid swayed at the bottom of the bowl. He picked up the chopsticks to stir it, but he couldn't help thinking in his heart: "Such a simple dinner, how can it compare to the delicious dishes my mother made for me when I was a child?"

In his memory, although his family was not rich when he was a child, his mother always found a way to make delicious meals. Whenever he came home and smelled the fragrance from the kitchen, he always felt that his life was full. But now, facing these simple ingredients alone, he lacks that warm feeling in his heart, and is filled with more responsibility and pressure.

After the eggs were stirred evenly, Li Xiangqian poured oil into the pan. Listening to the sizzling sound of the oil, he subconsciously tapped the bottom of the pan with a spatula, as if this sound could make him feel a little more at ease. The oil in the pan gradually heated up, and he quickly poured the egg liquid into the pan. The golden eggs quickly solidified in the high temperature, and a familiar fragrance filled the air.

"Crack, crack." Oil splashed everywhere. Li Xiangqian watched the egg slowly take shape in the pan. He pushed it gently, and the images of the seedlings in the field appeared in his mind again. The field was like a knot in his heart. Even if there was some progress temporarily, the future was still full of unknowns and variables. He couldn't completely let go of his worries. He always felt that he might get into trouble again at any time, and new problems might emerge at any time.

While he was lost in thought, the greens were washed and thrown into another pot. Steam rose up, the leaves rolled in the pot, and with the faint aroma of vegetables, the atmosphere in the kitchen suddenly became a little warmer.

"I hope everything goes smoothly this time and nothing goes wrong." Li Xiangqian prayed silently in his heart. After all, he had no way out.

After the dishes were cooked, Li Xiangqian served two dishes to the table. The simple fried eggs and vegetables looked inconspicuous, but for him who had worked hard all day, it was enough to fill his stomach. He sat down, held the bowl, gently picked up a piece of egg with chopsticks, and put it into his mouth. The aroma of the egg instantly spread on the tip of his tongue. Although it was just an ordinary home-cooked dish, the taste made him feel a little comforted.

While eating, Li Xiangqian couldn't help thinking about the old days. At that time, he didn't have so many worries. Although he was not rich, he didn't have such a heavy burden as now. Now, every decision and every small choice in life is like a game. If you are not careful, you will face a huge blow. He clearly understands that he has no room for failure, and this feeling makes him feel more stressed.

After finishing his meal, Li Xiangqian did not immediately clear the dishes, but sat at the table for a while. The room was quiet, with only the second hand of the clock making a subtle "tick-tock" sound. Li Xiangqian looked up at the old clock on the wall and found that it was already late. But he still did not feel sleepy, and his mind was still circling with those problems in the field.

"I don't know what will happen next." He thought silently. Although the seedlings have recovered a little, the future is still unclear. Li Xiangqian knew that he could not make any more mistakes. All his hopes were pinned on this season's harvest. If he failed again this time, he might even lose the last bit of his savings.

He cleaned up the dishes in his hands, his movements were gentle and steady, as if this little thing could temporarily take him away from his heavy thoughts. After washing the dishes, he stood in front of the window, looking at the dark night sky outside, his heart still couldn't calm down. The starry night sky seemed to be silently telling him some truth, telling him that everyone is struggling with life.

"I have to plan every step carefully and not let myself be passive again." He whispered to himself. Li Xiangqian knew that relying on luck and coincidence alone would not support him for long. Only by truly mastering every link can he ensure that his hard work will not be in vain.

That night, Li Xiangqian tossed and turned in bed, his mind in a mess. He was worried about the future and reflecting on the problems at hand. He kept thinking about what the technician said during the day, wondering if there were any details he had missed. It was not until the early morning that he fell into a deep sleep in a state of exhaustion.

Li Xiangqian's life gradually fell into a deadlock. Although the seedlings in the field had finally stopped deteriorating after the efforts of him and the agricultural technicians, he knew that it would be difficult to solve all the problems by himself. Although he had passed the most urgent moment, if there was any more mishaps, all his efforts would be wasted.

That day, he sat in the yard, looking at the sky outside the courtyard wall, secretly thinking about the next plan. He suddenly realized that it might not work just by thinking blindly, and maybe he should ask the neighbors in the yard to discuss it together, maybe he could get some unexpected help from them. Although everyone is usually busy with their own things, sometimes, a few more pairs of eyes and a few more people's experience may lead to some better methods.

"Maybe if we all work together, it will be better than me working alone." Li Xiangqian thought to himself and decided to take action.

So, after dinner in the evening, he went door to door, trying to gather everyone together to discuss the matter. The first person he found was Xu Damao.

"Hey, Xiangqian, why are you here in person? What's the matter?" Xu Damao opened the door, saw Li Xiangqian, and asked curiously.

Li Xiangqian scratched his head and smiled, "Da Mao, I just want to discuss things with some experienced people in the yard. I always feel that it's not safe to work alone on the farm. Haven't you been growing vegetables for a few years? You have experience, so I want to ask you for some advice."