Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

"Dacheng!" Li Xiangqian shouted with a smile, with a hint of excitement and anticipation in his voice.

Li Dacheng looked up and saw that it was Li Xiangqian. A hint of surprise and disbelief flashed in his eyes. He quickly put down the work in his hands, walked over quickly, and grabbed Li Xiangqian's hand, "Hey, brother Xiangqian, how come you have time to come? You are such a rare guest!" He patted Dacheng on the shoulder, "Yes, I just had the urge to come and see you today. I have been busy these years and it is rare for me to have time to come out."

Li Dacheng smiled from ear to ear and pulled Li Xiangqian to sit at a table by the window. "Come on, come on, sit down and talk. I'll accompany you today and have a few drinks."

The two sat down, and Li Dacheng personally made two cups of the best tea and brought them to Li Xiangqian. "This is my signature tea. Try it."

Li raised the teacup, smelled the tea, and then took a sip slowly. The tea fragrance spread in his mouth, with a hint of sweetness and a hint of bitterness, just like his mood at the moment. He felt a long-lost relaxation, as if the fatigue and pressure accumulated over the years were relieved in this cup of tea.

"It tastes really good, Dacheng. It looks like your teahouse business is booming." Li Xiangqian praised sincerely, feeling happy for his old friend.

Li Dacheng smiled, with a hint of pride in his eyes, "Not bad, thanks to the care of the villagers, life is quite comfortable. But you, brother Xiang Qian, I heard that you have been very busy in the fields recently, how come you have time to come here today?"

Li Xiangqian put down his teacup, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "Dacheng, to be honest, I've been a little confused recently. I've been busy for so many years, and suddenly I found myself not knowing where to go. I came out for a walk today just to relax and do something I want to do. I don't want to be bothered by those trivial matters anymore."

Li Dacheng listened and nodded, with a hint of understanding and concern in his eyes. I understand you. People, when they are busy for a long time, will always feel confused. It is a good thing that you can take time to relax and see the outside world. In this life, we can't just rush around for life, we have to think about what we really want. "

Li Xiangqian was touched by Dacheng's words. He knew that Dacheng was right. Over the years, he had been running around for his family and the land, and seemed to have forgotten that he also had needs and dreams. He suddenly felt that today's trip to the town seemed not only to relax, but also to find the long-lost peace and self in his heart.

The two chatted for a long time, from childhood to current life, and Li Xiangqian felt a long-lost sense of relaxation. Time in the teahouse seemed to slow down, and every moment was so leisurely that he forgot all his worries and pressures.

Near noon, Li Dacheng suggested going to a nearby restaurant for dinner, and Li Xiangqian readily agreed. The two walked side by side on the streets of the town, the sun shone on the streets, pedestrians walked briskly, and everything seemed so peaceful. Li Xiangqian suddenly felt a surge of emotion in his heart: life can be so simple and beautiful, maybe he should really give himself more time and space like this.

During the meal, Li Xiangqian and Dacheng talked about their future plans. Dacheng told him that he planned to expand the teahouse and open a new branch. Li Xiangqian couldn't help but admire his old friend's courage. At the same time, he began to reflect on his own life: Should I try something new? No longer be limited to this piece of land, but look for more possibilities?

This idea made Li Xiangqian a little excited, but at the same time he was a little hesitant. He knew that everything about him was inseparable from this land, and it seemed unrealistic to suddenly do something else. But he also understood that this desire and impulse in his heart was not unreasonable. Perhaps this was the self he had been suppressing, the self who really wanted to make some changes.

"Perhaps it's time to try something new." Li Xiangqian said to himself silently in his heart. He knew that this was not a momentary impulse, but a true desire deep in his heart. No matter what challenges he would encounter next, he was willing to face them because he finally found what he really wanted to do.

In the afternoon, Li Xiangqian said goodbye to Li Dacheng, rode his bicycle, and slowly returned to the country road. The wind was still gentle, and the air was filled with the fragrance of grass and trees. Li Xiangqian's heart was filled with a long-lost sense of satisfaction. He knew that today's trip not only allowed him to find his old friend, but also allowed him to find himself.

When he returned to the courtyard, it was already late, and his father was waiting for him in the yard. Seeing Li Xiangqian coming back, his father smiled and asked, "Xiangqian, how was your day? Are you feeling better?" With a firm light in his eyes, he said, "Dad, I understand a lot of things. I know what to do next." He also smiled with relief, "That's good, Xiangqian, as long as we keep moving forward steadily and know what we want, we can live a good life."

Li Xiangqian got up early the next morning. Although he felt a lot more relaxed after relaxing yesterday, he still felt a little nervous when he thought about the work in the fields. He knew that the crops in the fields would not slow down their growth pace just because of his mood. Especially since the weather has been unusually hot recently, he was worried that the crops in the fields might be affected.

After breakfast, Li Xiangqian decided to go to the fields to check out the situation. He walked out of the courtyard, the sky was azure blue, the sun was getting stronger, and the fields in the distance looked particularly quiet in the morning light. Li Xiangqian drove the ox cart along the familiar country road to his fields, but he felt a little uneasy. He jumped off the ox cart, walked to the field, bent down, and grabbed a handful of soil with his hands. The soil was dry and hard, and it slipped loosely through his fingers. Li Xiangqian frowned tightly, and he twisted the soil with his fingers and found that there was almost no moisture in it. It was so dry that it was worrying.

"Why is the land so dry?" He began to get anxious. He understood that although it hadn't rained much recently, the soil shouldn't be this dry at this time of year. He hurried to the edge of the field and checked along the ridges. The more he looked, the heavier his heart felt.

The soil condition of the entire plot is not optimistic. The dry soil makes it impossible for the roots of crops to absorb water. Many leaves have begun to wilt and their colors have become dull. Li Xiangqian felt panic. If this continues, it will not only affect the growth of crops, but may also lead to a reduction in production or even a total crop failure.

He stood on the ridge of the field, thinking quickly about countermeasures. The most urgent thing at the moment was irrigation, but the water source in the village was limited, and water had to be pumped out by a water pump and then delivered to the field bucket by bucket. This was not only laborious, but also time-consuming. Most importantly, he could not handle it alone.