Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

"Xiang Qian, did something go wrong with your land a while ago? Why does it look so quiet now? I heard that all the potatoes you planted rotted, right?"

Li Xiangqian's heart tightened, and his face suddenly became gloomy. He had expected that the news of the rottenness of the tofu would be spread sooner or later, and it could not be hidden from the neighbors, but when He Yuzhu mentioned it to him in person, he still felt an indescribable sense of shame.

"Yuzhu, isn't what you said a bit harsh?" Li Xiangqian replied in a low voice, with a bit of suppressed anger in his voice. He didn't want to have a direct conflict with He Yuzhu, but he didn't intend to let the other party continue to sneer.

He Yuzhu saw Li Xiangqian's reaction, and the smile on his face became even more intense. He waved his hand and pretended to be innocent and said, "Hey, Xiangqian, don't get me wrong. I'm just concerned about you! We are all neighbors, and we can help each other when there is something wrong. I just thought that if you continue to do this, you might as well find another way out. Aren't there many new technologies and new methods now? Do you want to try it?"

Li Xiangqian frowned, feeling that something was not right with He Yuzhu's words. He knew that this man was always very smart and would not come to "care" about him for no reason. But he really had no other good solution now, and when he heard the words "new method", he couldn't help but feel a little hope in his heart.

"Do you have any good ideas?" Li Xiangqian tried to keep his voice calm, but deep in his heart there was a mixture of doubts and expectations.

Seeing Li Xiangqian waver, He Yuzhu curled his lips slightly, took a few steps closer, and said in a low voice: "Xiangqian, I heard of a method a while ago that will definitely revive your land. Have you heard of biofertilizer? This is the latest high-tech, especially suitable for small plots like ours. It can not only increase the nutrients in the land, but also make the crops grow faster and better. A friend of mine just used it, and the effect was amazing."

"Biofertilizer?" Li Xiangqian's heart moved slightly. Although he had not seen many new technologies in recent years, he had occasionally heard of similar things in the market. However, this kind of fertilizer was not cheap, so he was reluctant to buy it on weekdays and had not learned much about it.

When He Yuzhu saw that Li Xiangqian was interested, he quickly continued, "Think about it, the potatoes you planted before didn't work, there must be something wrong with the soil. Ordinary fertilizers have long been out of date. This biological fertilizer can not only improve the soil quality, but also increase the yield of crops. After my friend used it, his harvest increased several times in one season. If you try this, you will definitely make a lot of money."

Li Xiangqian was somewhat tempted by what he heard, but still a little hesitant. Biological fertilizer did sound very tempting, but he was a cautious person after all, and did not dare to make a decision easily. He frowned and asked hesitantly: "But, is this thing really that magical? My land has been rotten for a while, will it be useful to use new fertilizer?"

He Yuzhu saw this, a gleam of pride flashed in his eyes, patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Xiangqian, you are worrying too much. Let me tell you, this biological fertilizer is not an ordinary thing. It can activate the microorganisms in the soil, and you don't even need to 'wake up the ground'. This is the power of high technology. How can our old-fashioned methods compare to it?"

"Besides, look at your current land, how bad can it be? Instead of waiting and messing around, why not try a new method? If you don't try now, if this land is really ruined one day, you will regret it too late."

Li Xiangqian was somewhat shaken by He Yuzhu's words. He knew the situation of his land, and he had invested a lot of effort in both seeds and fertilizers, but the results disappointed him again and again. Now the biological fertilizers that He Yuzhu mentioned did make him curious and eager.

He thought for a moment and finally asked, "Then...is this fertilizer expensive?"

He Yuzhu smiled, as if he had expected Li Xiangqian to ask this question. He came closer with a mysterious look and whispered, "To be honest, it's quite expensive on the market, but don't worry. My friend and I have a good relationship, and he happened to have some left, so the price is absolutely favorable. I'll give you a discount. As long as you pay 200 yuan, we can get a lot, which will definitely be enough for your land."

"Two hundred yuan..." Li Xiangqian frowned and calculated secretly. To him, two hundred yuan was not a small amount, but when he thought that if he could really bring the land back to life, it seemed worth a try. He hesitated and kept weighing the account in his mind.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, He Yuzhu quickly added fuel to the fire: "Xiang Qian, if you are worried, you can try using a small amount first. If it doesn't work, there's no big loss. Besides, you can't keep wasting money like this, right? The sooner the soil recovers, the sooner your harvest will come back."

When Li Xiangqian heard this, his hesitation was finally overcome. He nodded heavily and decided to give it a try: "Okay, Yuzhu, since you said so, I'll give it a try. Help me get some biological fertilizer and we'll see what the effect is."

Seeing this, He Yuzhu flashed a smug smile on his face and patted Li Xiangqian on the shoulder: "Okay, Xiangqian, don't worry, I will send it to you tomorrow morning, and I promise not to let you down."

That night, Li Xiangqian was still a little nervous. After all, he had never touched biological fertilizer before. Although he had made up his mind, he was still a little worried deep down. He had seen He Yuzhu's slippery temper before, and he felt a little weird that the other party was so enthusiastic this time.

But then he thought that the land had reached a point where he couldn't wait any longer, and he had to seize any opportunity. Even if He Yuzhu's proposal didn't work out in the end, he would only lose a little money, and if it really worked, that would be his chance to turn things around.

The next morning, Li Xiangqian got up earlier than usual. He seemed a little anxious, with sweaty palms. He paced back and forth in the yard, looking up at the gate from time to time, expecting He Yuzhu's arrival.

Li Xiangqian woke up early in the morning, but his mood was not as expectant and uneasy as usual, but more irritable. He turned over and lay on the bed staring at the ceiling, his mind in a mess. He felt uneasy about last night's decision. Although he had made up his mind to buy the biological fertilizer recommended by He Yuzhu, he always felt a strange feeling in his heart.

He didn't trust He Yuzhu. He was a talkative, shrewd man who always liked to take advantage of small things. Li Xiangqian knew about it all along, but because they didn't have much contact with each other, he didn't bother to care. But now, his most critical farming business involved He Yuzhu, which made Li Xiangqian feel uneasy.