Chapter 306 Like a Small Farm

Li Xiangqian smiled and replied: "As long as you like it, when the soup is ready, drink more. It will definitely be good for your health."

Two hours later, the chicken soup was finally ready. Li Xiangqian filled a bowl and handed it to Liu Hui. "Here, drink it while it's hot."

Liu Hui took the chicken soup, took a sip, and immediately felt warm all over. She looked at Li Xiangqian, her eyes full of gratitude and happiness. "Xiangqian, thank you, it's really delicious."

Li Xiangqian looked at Liu Hui's satisfied expression, and his heart was also filled with happiness. He knew that these ordinary little things were the bits and pieces of their lives and the witness of their love. Although life was sometimes difficult, with each other's company, everything became so beautiful and fulfilling.

As night fell, the courtyard was quiet and peaceful. Li Xiangqian and Liu Hui snuggled together, looking at the starry sky outside the window, their hearts full of hope for the future. Li Xiangqian knew that as long as they worked together, any difficulties in life could be overcome.

"Xiang Qian, do you think our vegetable garden will get better and better?" Liu Hui asked softly.

"Yes, it will get better and better." Li Xiangqian answered firmly. He thought to himself that not only the vegetable garden, but also their lives would get better and better because they had been working hard and supporting each other.

On a winter morning, the courtyard was quiet. Li Xiangqian was busy watering the cabbages and radishes in the vegetable garden, but he was thinking about something else. Last night, he found that some of the cabbages in the vegetable garden had been pulled out, and it was almost certain that they had been stolen. Thinking of this, Li Xiangqian felt angry and helpless.

While watering the plants, he was thinking about how to solve this problem. Suddenly, he thought of Banggeng, a boy who lived at the end of the alley. Banggeng was a boy of about ten years old. His parents were busy with work and were often not at home. Banggeng usually played around in the streets and alleys and often caused some small troubles.

"Could it be Banggeng who did it?" This thought flashed through Li Xiangqian's mind. He decided to have a good talk with Banggeng, not wanting the issue to turn into a conflict between neighbors.

Li Xiangqian put down the kettle in his hand, walked out of the yard and went to Banggeng's house. Banggeng was sitting at the door of his house, holding a branch in his hand, drawing circles on the ground out of boredom.

"Banggeng, what are you doing?" Li Xiangqian asked with a smile.

Bang Geng raised his head and saw Li Xiangqian. He looked a little unnatural, but he still answered politely: "Uncle Li, I'm playing. What's the matter?"

Li walked forward, squatted in front of Banggeng, and said softly, "Banggeng, I have something to ask you, and you must answer honestly. Last night, some cabbages were stolen from my vegetable garden. Was it you who did it?"

Banggen lowered his head, and the branch in his hand turned restlessly, as if he was hesitating. Li Xiangqian looked at him, feeling a little distressed. This child's parents were not around, lacking love, and it was easy for him to make some immature actions.

"Uncle Li, I'm sorry, it was me." Banggeng finally admitted in a low voice with a hint of apology in his voice.

Li Xiangqian was relieved, but he also felt the need to teach Banggeng a lesson. He patted Banggeng on the shoulder and said gently, "Banggeng, I know you didn't mean to steal, but this behavior is wrong. It's hard for your uncle to grow these vegetables, and you should learn to respect the labor of others."

Bang Geng raised his head, tears in his eyes, "Uncle Li, I know I was wrong, I will never steal again. I was really hungry last night, and there was nothing to eat at home, so I did something stupid."

Li Xiangqian felt sad. He thought of his vegetable garden and suddenly felt that these vegetables were not only food, but also a connection between people. He decided to give Banggeng a chance and give him some help.

"Bang Geng, if you are hungry in the future, you can come to me and we can eat together. But you have to promise your uncle that you will never do such a thing again, understand?"

Bang Geng nodded, with a grateful smile on his face. "Thank you, Uncle Li. I will never steal anything again."

Li Xiangqian smiled and stood up. "Okay, go home now. Remember what your uncle said."

Banggeng turned and ran back home, while Li Xiangqian returned to his yard. He looked at the still green seedlings and thought that these small things could also make people feel the warmth and hope of life.

In the evening, Li Xiangqian and Liu Hui had dinner at home. Li Xiangqian told Liu Hui what happened today. After listening, Liu Hui nodded and said in agreement: "You are right. This child needs care and guidance. We can take care of him more and let him feel the warmth of the family."

Li Xiangqian nodded, thinking the same thing. From that day on, he and Liu Hui began to pay more attention to Banggeng's life, bringing him food from time to time and inviting him to dinner at home. Banggeng gradually became cheerful and no longer caused trouble like before.

Life in the courtyard is still peaceful and beautiful. Li Xiangqian not only grows vegetables here, but also grows hope and love. He believes that as long as everyone cares for and helps each other, this small courtyard will become warmer and full of vitality.

As time goes by, Li Xiangqian's vegetable garden becomes more and more luxuriant under his careful care. Whenever he stands in the yard and looks at the green seedlings, his heart is always filled with satisfaction and joy. He knows that this is not only the result of his labor, but also his love and hope for life.

One sunny afternoon, Li Xiangqian was busy in the yard when he heard a knock on the door. He went to open the door and saw He Yuzhu standing outside with a basket of fresh vegetables in his hand.

"Xiang Qian, how is the vegetable garden today?" He Yuzhu asked with a smile.

"Very good. They are growing well recently." Li Xiangqian replied, taking the vegetables from He Yuzhu. "What are you doing?"

"I'll bring you some fresh vegetables so we can share them together." He Yuzhu said with a hearty smile.

Li Xiangqian smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Brother He, please come in and sit down."

The two sat down in the yard and talked about their recent planting experiences and daily life. The tranquility and beauty of the courtyard became more vivid and real in their conversation.

"Xiang Qian, I think your vegetable garden is becoming more and more like a small farm." He Yuzhu said with emotion as he looked at the seedlings around him.

"Haha, it's not really a farm, I just like to grow some vegetables so I can eat them myself." Li Xiangqian said with a smile, full of expectations for the future. He knew that as long as he continued to work hard, his life would definitely get better and better.

Although the courtyard is cold in winter, it is exceptionally peaceful. Li Xiangqian stood in the yard, looking at the vegetables that were still strong in the cold wind, and felt a sense of accomplishment. However, he has recently encountered some troubles.