Chapter 324 4 Harmony in the Courtyard

Then he guided them to understand each other and finally reached a solution that satisfied everyone. This successful coordination greatly increased He Yuzhu's reputation in the factory. He not only received praise from his leaders, but also won the respect of his colleagues.

After returning to the courtyard, He Yuzhu excitedly told Li Xiangqian about this incident. Li Xiangqian listened and said, "Yuzhu, you have now begun to learn to solve problems independently. This is a great progress."

He Yuzhu nodded gratefully and said, "Brother Li, without your help, I would not have made the progress I have today. Thank you so much."

Li Xiangqian has always been the most stable person in the courtyard. He can always see through the essence of things, plan ahead, and make preparations in advance. Recently, he noticed that the price of grain on the market has fluctuated. Although there is no clear sign of what will happen, his intuition tells him that it may be a wise decision to prepare more food at this time.

Li Xiangqian decided to quietly buy some extra food and store it before too many people noticed. He knew that if things went wrong, no one in the courtyard would sit idly by, and as a member of the courtyard, he had an obligation to consider everyone's needs.

Li Xiangqian got up early in the morning and went out alone, silently planning what to buy. He walked along the familiar path and came to a relatively remote grain store. This store usually does not have many customers, but it has a complete range of goods and the owner is also quite down-to-earth. When Li Xiangqian opened the door, the owner was the only one in the store tidying up the shelves. "Why are you here so early today?" The owner greeted Li Xiangqian with a smile when he saw him.

"Before it gets busy, I'd like to go out for a walk and buy some food." Li Xiangqian responded casually, but his eyes were scanning the store.

"Oh, there are indeed a lot more people buying food recently. Is there any movement?" the boss asked half-jokingly.

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "I can't say for sure, but it's always a good idea to make preparations early."

The boss nodded and started to help Li Xiangqian pack the bags. "Brother Li, you have a good eye. It's safer to buy some early. Just yesterday, a group of people came and bought a lot. It seems that everyone has the same idea."

Li Xiangqian silently calculated the money he had on hand, thinking about how much to buy. He didn't want to buy too much, after all, he had to consider the needs of others, and didn't want others to see it, so as not to cause unnecessary tension. He chose a few bags of rice and flour, and added some long-lasting dry goods and salt, which was just enough for a while.

"This is enough. Please help me calculate how much money it costs." Li Xiangqian said casually, thinking about how to arrange the food.

After paying, Li Xiangqian asked his boss to deliver the food to his home. He thought that although these things were commonly used, if people in the yard saw that he suddenly bought so much, it would inevitably cause speculation. So he decided to ask the boss to secretly deliver it to the backyard so that it would not be easily discovered by others.

After returning home, Li Xiangqian carefully put away the food bags, but he felt uneasy. Although he had always been calm, he couldn't help but feel a little worried in the face of such a situation. He thought of the neighbors in the courtyard who had a close relationship with him, especially He Yuzhu. Although this young man had grown a lot, in Li Xiangqian's eyes, he still needed more training and care.

He sat in a chair, pondered for a moment, and decided to wait until the time was right, then quietly tell He Yuzhu so that he could prepare early. Li Xiangqian knew that once He Yuzhu realized the seriousness of the problem, he would do better, and he had the ability to take care of others at the critical moment.

A few days later, Li Xiangqian noticed that the price of grain in the market had indeed risen, although the increase was not large, but he became more determined in his decision. He found an opportunity and called He Yuzhu home after he finished his work at the factory.

"Yuzhui, how is the factory lately?" Li Xiangqian asked while pouring tea.

He Yuzhu picked up the teacup, his face full of fatigue but still full of energy, and said: "I have more work recently, but I can handle it. Brother Li, you don't have to worry."

Li Xiangqian looked at He Yuzhu and nodded slightly, "You've done a good job, I've always seen it. I asked you to come here today because I have something to tell you."

He Yuzhu sat up straight as soon as he heard it and looked at Li Xiangqian seriously, "Brother Li, what's the matter?"

Li Xiangqian pondered for a moment, weighing his words in his mind, and then slowly said, "Have you noticed that the price of grain in the market has fluctuated a bit recently?"

He Yuzhu nodded, a trace of worry on his face, "Yes, I heard from people in the factory that the price of grain seems to have increased a lot. I was thinking whether I should buy some grain early to stockpile."

Li Xiangqian was secretly relieved. Although He Yuzhu was still young, he had already begun to have such awareness, which showed that he was constantly growing and maturing. "You are right. It is always good to have more food at home. I bought some last time. You can also prepare some early to avoid being in a hurry when the time comes."

He Yuzhu listened and nodded gratefully, "Brother Li, you are very thoughtful. I will go buy some tomorrow."

Li Xiangqian smiled and said, "Not too much, just enough is fine. Pay attention to it. If there is anything wrong, we can discuss it in advance."

He Yuzhu felt Li Xiangqian's concern and felt warm in his heart. He had never felt as much as he did now that Li Xiangqian was not only his guide, but also a brother he could rely on. He knew that his progress today was inseparable from Li Xiangqian's guidance and help.

After this conversation, He Yuzhu became more alert and careful. He began to pay attention to price changes in the market and quietly observed things in the courtyard, discovering some details that were not easy to notice at other times. He gradually realized that what Li Xiangqian taught him was not only a method of work, but also a kind of wisdom in life, an ability to plan ahead and think long-term.

Meanwhile, Li Xiangqian continued to maintain a low-key lifestyle, but he kept an eye on the developments in the courtyard. He knew that at this delicate moment, every decision he made could affect the harmony of the entire courtyard. He decided to communicate more with his neighbors to avoid any tension that might be caused, while also preparing for future possibilities.

In the dead of night, Li Xiangqian sat in his yard, looking at the stars in the sky, thinking about how he could continue to help He Yuzhu. He knew that He Yuzhu was now on the right path, but there were still many ups and downs and challenges on this road. Li Xiangqian hoped that with his limited help, He Yuzhu could learn to face these challenges independently and eventually become a truly mature person.