Chapter 252 Selfless Dedication

"Boss, how much is this puppet?" Li Xiangqian asked.

The stall owner smiled and replied, "I made this puppet myself. It's made of the finest wood and carved by hand. It only costs five dollars each."

Li Xiangqian nodded, thinking the price was fair, so he bought a few puppets of different shapes, thinking that giving them to the children would definitely make them happy. He continued to wander around the market, buying some necessary daily necessities, as well as some seasonings and dry goods, preparing to go back and enrich the kitchen reserves.

Back at the courtyard, Li Xiangqian distributed the things he bought to everyone. When the children saw the puppets, they excitedly gathered around and rushed to choose the ones they liked.

"Brother Xiang Qian, this puppet is so beautiful!" Xiao Fang said happily while holding a small puppet in red clothes.

Li Xiangqian smiled and touched her head, saying, "It's good that you like it. Let's share it together and have fun."

In the evening, Li Xiangqian was sorting out the things he bought today in the yard, feeling extremely satisfied. He knew that these seemingly ordinary daily necessities and gadgets could add a lot of fun to the life in the courtyard. Aunt Zhang came over and saw Li Xiangqian's busy figure, and sighed: "Xiangqian, you are really thoughtful and always think about everyone."

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "We all live together, so it's only natural for us to care about each other. Seeing everyone happy makes me feel very satisfied."

Aunt Zhang nodded and said, "Yes, with you here, Siheyuan is really getting better and better. We will all continue to support you."

As the night deepened, the courtyard gradually became quiet. Li Xiangqian lay on the bed, thinking about what happened today, and his heart was filled with warmth and strength. He knew that life was made up of these little things, and each little thing could bring different happiness and satisfaction. He was full of confidence in the future and determined to continue working hard to bring more beauty to the courtyard.

Li Xiangqian learned carpentry from his father when he was young. After his father passed away, he shouldered the burden of the family alone. The old neighbors in the courtyard watched him grow up day by day and felt very sorry for this child. Therefore, Li Xiangqian also knows how to be grateful and thinks about his neighbors in everything.

One morning, Li Xiangqian was sweeping the yard as usual when he heard Aunt Zhang next door busy in the kitchen, sighing. He stopped sweeping, walked to Aunt Zhang's door, and asked, "Aunt, what's wrong with you? Do you need any help?"

Aunt Zhang looked up and saw Li Xiangqian's concerned look. She sighed and said, "Hey, Xiangqian, my old man has been ill recently and the rice at home is almost gone. I'm not in good health either. I'm really worried about him."

Li Xiangqian frowned when he heard this, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. I still have some rice here. You can use it first. If you need any help, just tell me."

Aunt Zhang was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes: "Xiang Qian, thank you so much. You are such a kind-hearted person."

Li Xiangqian returned home, took a bag of rice to Aunt Zhang's house, and helped with some housework. This move quickly spread throughout the courtyard, and everyone praised his good deeds.

Not long after, Li Xiangqian heard that the roof of Mr. He's house in the courtyard was leaking. Without saying a word, he took his tools and went to help repair it. Mr. He looked at his busy figure and couldn't help but sigh: "Xiangqian is a real man."

Once, a child named Banggeng in the yard accidentally broke his leg. When Li Xiangqian learned about it, he immediately carried Banggeng on his back and ran to the hospital. The doctor said that it was fortunate that Banggeng was brought to the hospital in time, otherwise his injury would be more serious. Banggeng's mother Qin Huairu was so excited that she didn't know what to do and kept thanking Li Xiangqian.

As time went by, Li Xiangqian's kindness and hard work won the respect and love of everyone in the courtyard. He not only brought a stable life to his own family, but also injected warmth and care into the neighborhood relations in the courtyard. He always said: "Living together is like a big family. Only by helping each other can life get better and better."

Li Xiangqian's efforts are not only reflected in helping his neighbors, but he also keeps studying his carpentry business and strives for excellence. The furniture he makes is not only durable but also beautiful, and gradually wins a good reputation in the market. Once, a businessman in the town heard of Li Xiangqian's reputation and came to customize a batch of furniture. Li Xiangqian not only completed the work well, but also gave some small items as a gift. The businessman was very satisfied and became his regular customer.

Li Xiangqian's career is gradually getting on track, but he still hasn't forgotten the people who helped him. He used the money he earned to improve the infrastructure of the courtyard, repair the public toilets, pave new roads, and prepare winter supplies for each of the elderly in the courtyard. People in the courtyard all say, "Xiangqian is really our lucky star!"

As the environment of the courtyard gets better and better, everyone's life is getting better and better. Every evening, the elderly in the courtyard always like to sit together and chat, and the children play in the yard, and the whole courtyard is full of laughter. All of this is inseparable from Li Xiangqian's silent efforts and selfless dedication.

However, Li Xiangqian was not satisfied with the current situation. He had a bigger dream in his heart. He hoped to open a small woodworking workshop to teach more people this craft so that everyone could live a good life with their own hands. He told several old neighbors in the courtyard about this idea. Everyone supported him and expressed their willingness to help. Li Xiangqian was moved and strengthened his determination.

So Li Xiangqian began to run around to raise funds and find a suitable site. His efforts paid off, and soon a small woodworking workshop was built near the courtyard. Li Xiangqian not only did woodworking himself, but also taught young people in the courtyard and those who were interested in learning for free. Whenever he saw them achieve success, Li Xiangqian's heart was always filled with satisfaction and pride.

Life in the Siheyuan is getting better and better thanks to Li Xiangqian's efforts. People are not only helped materially, but also encouraged spiritually. Li Xiangqian has demonstrated with his actions what it means to work hard and benefit everyone. His story has spread widely in the Siheyuan and has become a banner in everyone's hearts.

Li Xiangqian stood in the middle of the courtyard, took a deep breath, and looked at the bustling scene around him. His heart was filled with satisfaction and anticipation. This big event was a community gathering he had been planning for a long time, with the purpose of uniting the neighbors of the courtyard and enhancing interaction and communication with each other.