Chapter 197 Tangible Results

We need to increase our reserves.”

Brother Wang frowned, "The situation in the city won't be much better than here, and it's raining so hard now, the road is not easy to travel."

"I know." Lee nodded forward, "but we don't have any other choice. We have to do the best we can."

Aunt Zhang looked at Li Xiangqian's determined eyes. She knew that he was their leader and the hope they relied on. "Brother Li is right. We can't just sit there and wait for death. As long as we unite, we will definitely find a way."

The next morning, the sky was still gloomy, but the rain had stopped. Li Xiangqian got up early and prepared to set off. He put on his backpack and held his umbrella tightly, ready to face the difficult journey to the city.

The people in the courtyard saw him off to the gate, their eyes full of expectation and prayer. They knew that Li Xiangqian was carrying all their hopes.

"Brother Li, be careful on the road!" Brother Wang patted his shoulder with concern in his tone.

"Remember to bring more money, as prices in the market may have gone up now," Aunt Zhang reminded.

Li nodded, feeling their support and encouragement. He opened the gate and set out on the road to the city. He knew it was a long journey, but he had to go forward, for their survival and for the hope of tomorrow.

Li Xiangqian shuttled through the streets of the city, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the market, people coming and going, and all kinds of goods filled the small stalls on the streets and alleys. He carefully selected food and other necessities in the market, each of which was the hope of survival for their courtyard. Although the prices were indeed much higher than before, he did not back down, and every transaction was a promise he made to his family and neighbors.

When he returned to the courtyard with a full basket on his back, the people in the courtyard had already been waiting for him at the door. When they saw that Li Xiangqian's basket was full of food, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and their worries were temporarily relieved.

"Brother Li, you're back!" Brother Wang couldn't wait to step forward and help pick up the backpack.

Li Xiangqian smiled, sensing their concern and longing. "We have enough food to get through the winter."

Aunt Zhang also came over, her eyes full of gratitude and relief. "Brother Li, you are awesome! We can finally rest assured."

Li Xiangqian looked at the satisfied expressions of everyone in the yard and felt an inexplicable joy in his heart. He knew that this time they had succeeded, they had united and defeated the threat of famine.

"It's all thanks to everyone's efforts," Li Xiangqian said modestly. "Now we have to store these grains and other supplies as quickly as possible."

In the following days, they worked together to store the food and other necessities bought from the city in the warehouse in the yard. They wrapped the food with hay and cloth to protect it from moisture and insects.

Everyone is working hard, their movements are skilled and orderly, without a single slack. They know that these supplies are not only food and daily necessities, but also the guarantee of their survival and future.

In the evening, they sat around the campfire in the yard, eating steaming stews and discussing today's gains and tomorrow's plans. Li Xiangqian looked at everyone's satisfied smiles, and his heart was filled with expectations for a better life tomorrow.

"Brother Li, we are so united that even if we encounter difficulties again, we will be able to overcome them." Brother Wang said confidently.

Aunt Zhang nodded and said, "Yes, as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

Li Xiangqian took a deep breath and felt the close connection and unspoken understanding between them. With their unity and hard work, everyone in the courtyard was working towards a common goal. They were no longer fighting alone, but a team, a family with firm beliefs.

The next morning, Li Xiangqian stood quietly in the yard, looking into the distance. Although they had stored enough food, he clearly realized that water was the problem they needed to solve next. Having lived in this courtyard for many years, he knew that there were not many water sources nearby, and in this season, water sources were even more important.

He looked around, thinking about how to find a convenient and stable water source. Everyone in the yard was worried about their future lives, and they needed a long-lasting and reliable water source to ensure their survival.

"Brother Li, should we organize a few people to go out and look for any streams or wells nearby?" Aunt Zhang walked up to him and asked.

Li Xiangqian hesitated for a moment and nodded, "Yes, we can't delay any longer. Tomorrow morning, Brother Wang and I will go out and see if we can find a suitable water source."

Hearing this, Brother Wang also came over and said, "Brother Li is right, we have to make plans early."

Li Xiangqian looked at their determined eyes and felt a surge of strength in his heart. He knew that they had to act as soon as possible and not let the water problem drag on any longer.

The next morning, just after dawn, Li Xiangqian and Wang Erge set out with their water bottles, tools and food. They walked along the path near the courtyard, looking for a water source that could supply the people in the courtyard.

They walked along the foot of the mountain for a while and came to a quiet stream. The water was clear and the water was flowing, suitable for domestic use. Li Xiangqian carefully observed it and determined that the water quality and flow rate here were sufficient to meet their needs.

"This place looks quite suitable." Brother Wang squatted down, scooped up some stream water with his hands, and checked the water quality. "Besides, this place is not far away, so it's convenient to carry water."

Li nodded forward, feeling relieved. They had finally found a suitable water source, which meant they didn't have to worry about water problems in the days ahead.

They began to look for a place nearby to build a simple storage area for buckets and kettles. Using the surrounding wood and stones, they built a simple pool to store the water they carried from the stream.

During the entire construction process, they cooperated tacitly, and everyone played to their strengths. Wang Erge was responsible for carrying and building, while Li Xiangqian designed and guided precisely. Their cooperation was tacit and efficient.

After the construction was completed, they stood by the pool, watching the water flowing into the pool, and their hearts were filled with satisfaction. At this moment, they felt a kind of reward from life, and their efforts had tangible results.