Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Li Xiangqian recently felt that something was wrong with his body, especially his stomach, which was always aching. At first, he thought it was just overwork or that he had eaten something unpalatable, so he didn't take it seriously. But after a few days, the stomach pain not only did not get better, but became more frequent. Every time it hurt, he would frown slightly, and even had to bend down to endure the waves of pain. But he still didn't want to admit that something was wrong, and just thought that it would pass if he endured it. He thought to himself that the He family's life had just started to improve, and the cucumber field was also at its busiest time, and he must not fall down at this time.

However, that night, Li Xiangqian was once again tortured by severe stomach pain and could not fall asleep. The pain was like a knife cutting from the abdomen, causing cold sweat on his forehead and wet palms. He tried to grit his teeth and endured not making any sound, for fear of alarming the He family next door. But he could no longer remain calm. This pain was not an ordinary stomachache. This kind of pain scared him and even worried in his heart, wondering if he had a serious illness. He tried to reach out and press his stomach. It felt cold and painful, and it seemed that the touch made him gasp.

"If something really goes wrong... what should we do about the He family?" Li Xiangqian looked out the window at the deep night, feeling panic. He subconsciously didn't want to go to the hospital for a checkup. On the one hand, he felt that he had just saved some money and didn't want to spend it casually. On the other hand, it was because of his stubbornness that he didn't want others to see his weakness. He had always been the pillar of the He family. If even he collapsed, what would the He family do?

The next morning, Li Xiangqian struggled to get up, gritted his teeth to endure the pain in his abdomen, and forced himself to continue to take care of the cucumber field. He carried the bucket and took every step carefully, fearing that he would accidentally cause pain in his stomach. He Xiaomei noticed his abnormality at a glance, walked to his side, and asked worriedly: "Brother Li, are you feeling unwell? You look a little pale today."

Li Xiangqian felt warm inside, but he still smiled casually: "It's okay, little sister, I just haven't slept enough recently, so I'm a little tired."

He Xiaomei frowned slightly, obviously not believing it, "But... you really don't look like you're just tired. Brother Li, don't be so stubborn. If you're sick, you can't ignore it."

Li Xiangqian felt sad, and was impressed by his little sister's attentiveness and understanding. He almost blurted out the truth, but he suppressed it in the end. "Little sister, don't worry, brother is fine. You go study quickly, and I will take care of the cucumber field."

He Xiaomei knew that it was useless to persuade him, so she pursed her lips and whispered, "Then you must remember to rest and don't tire yourself out." After that, she turned around and went into the house to get a small stool and handed it to Li Xiangqian, "Sit down and rest for a while, so I can feel more at ease."

Li Xiangqian was slightly stunned, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that this was his little sister's care and concern, and he couldn't bear to refuse, so he sat down. But as soon as he sat down, the pain came again, and he couldn't help but cover his stomach, and his brows were furrowed. At this time, Aunt He came out of the house, and seeing him like this, a trace of worry appeared on her face, "Xiangqian, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Li Xiangqian smiled awkwardly and said with all his strength, "It's okay, it's okay, Auntie. Maybe I didn't sleep well last night and my stomach feels a little uncomfortable."

Aunt He looked more and more uneasy after hearing this. She frowned and whispered, "Xiang Qian, you can't ignore your stomachache. You should go to the hospital. If you are really ill, it will be bad if you delay treatment. You have been busy with the cucumber field these days and have not rested. I think you are probably exhausted."

Li Xiangqian knew that if he continued to suffer from this kind of stomachache, it would only get worse. Today, the pain was getting worse and worse, and it seemed that even standing up was difficult. He finally realized that his physical condition could not be delayed any longer, so he nodded and decided to go to the hospital for a checkup today.

Li Xiangqian sat on a chair in the hospital's waiting hall, feeling inexplicably nervous. His stomach pains were becoming more and more frequent, and he had doubts about his health. When the doctor called his name, he stood up stiffly, walked into the clinic, and prayed silently that it was just a minor illness.

After a series of examinations, the doctor looked at his report with a serious face, was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Xiao Li, your gastrointestinal condition is not very good. There are already some signs of ulcers. You must rest, avoid spicy food, and avoid heavy physical labor." The doctor's voice was calm and professional, but every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Li Xiangqian's heart. Rest, avoid spicy food, and avoid heavy physical labor? This almost cut off the possibility of him working on the construction site.

"Doctor, I'm very busy lately. Can I take some medicine to last for a while?" Li Xiangqian asked cautiously, suppressing the disappointment in his heart, with a pleading look in his eyes.

The doctor shook his head and said firmly, "Xiao Li, the medicine can only provide temporary relief. Your poor gastrointestinal condition is accumulated. If you don't rest and continue to work hard, it will only get worse. You are still young, and you should not delay while there is still time to recover."

Li Xiangqian nodded weakly, feeling depressed. He knew the doctor was right, but when he thought about what would happen to the He family if he took a rest, he couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted. He held the medical report in his hand, looking at the bright sunlight outside the clinic, but his heart was filled with anxiety and confusion. Should he continue to persevere, or stop and rest? Stopping means no income, which means the He family will fall into trouble again. All this made him undecided.

When he returned to the courtyard, the He family saw that he looked very serious, and they all surrounded him and asked him about his condition. Aunt He was particularly worried and asked, "Xiang Qian, what did the doctor say? Is there something serious wrong with you?"

Li Xiangqian suppressed his frustration and said lightly: "It's nothing, just some stomach problems. The doctor told me to pay attention to my diet and get more rest." He didn't want to worry the He family, but the faint weariness on his face and the forced smile made Aunt He see through his thoughts at a glance.

Aunt He sighed slightly, patted Li Xiangqian's shoulder gently, and whispered, "Xiangqian, listen to me, your health is your capital. No matter how difficult our family is, we can't trade your health for it. Don't do the work on the construction site for now. I can help you with the cucumber field."