Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Xu Damao lived at the other end of the village. His yard was always neat and tidy, and well-equipped, which made it look particularly impressive compared to other farmers in the village. Li Xiangqian walked all the way to the door of Xu Damao's house, feeling a little nervous. Although he and Xu Damao were old acquaintances, they were not particularly close after all. He didn't know if Xu Damao would be happy to borrow something rashly.

He stood at the door for a moment before he mustered up the courage to knock on it. The door opened quickly, and Xu Damao poked his head out and said with a smile, "Hey, Brother Xiangqian, what brings you here? What's the matter?"

Li Xiangqian forced a smile, thinking about how to start the conversation, but finally said bluntly: "Da Mao, my family just dug a well, and now we need a long water pipe to lead the water to the field, but I don't have enough water pipes. I thought your family has all the equipment, could you lend me a water pipe?"

Xu Damao's eyes flashed with surprise after hearing this, and then he smiled again, "Brother Xiangqian, what you said is right, how can I not help? But you know, this water pipe is the most useful thing during the busy farming season, and my family also relies on it to irrigate the land. He felt a little nervous, fearing that Xu Damao would not lend it. But he knew that there was no time to rush, so he could only try to be sincere and say, "Da Mao, I really have no other choice but to borrow it from you. If it is convenient for you, can you lend it to me for a few days first, and I will return it to you when I am done with this busy period, and I will never delay your family's work."

Xu Damao narrowed his eyes, as if he was gauging Li Xiangqian's sincerity. After a moment, he slowly said, "Brother Xiangqian, since you have asked, I can't help you. But I have to tell you that you must use this water pipe carefully and don't damage it. I will lend it to you, but you must remember to return it as soon as possible. He nodded gratefully, "Da Mao, don't worry, it will not be damaged after borrowing it for a few days, and I will definitely return it to you on time."

Xu Damao nodded, turned and went into the yard, and soon came out dragging a long water pipe. Li Xiangqian was happy to see the water pipe, knowing that irrigation was now guaranteed. He quickly took the water pipe and said solemnly: "Da Mao, thank you so much, this time the seedlings in my field can finally drink water."

Xu Damao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, don't be so polite, go back and do your work."

Li Xiangqian dragged the water pipe back to the field, still feeling a little complicated. He knew that although Xu Damao agreed to lend him the water pipe, his tone was still a little reserved and defensive, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. However, he also understood that borrowing things would inevitably make people think too much. Now the key is to do the work in the field well, and don't worry about other things for the time being.

Back at the edge of the field, Li Xiangqian immediately began to lay the water pipes. He carefully laid the pipes one section at a time, trying to avoid wear and tear. The water pipes were laid along the ridges all the way to the edge of the field. Li Xiangqian checked once to make sure the connection was firm, and then he felt relieved.

When he turned on the valve of the water pump and the cool well water flowed through the pipe to the fields, Li Xiangqian's long-suppressed tension was finally relieved. Watching the water moistening the thirsty land, he felt that all the hard work and running around were worth it.

"This time the seedlings in the field can be saved." He was filled with relief. He knew that although the water problem was solved this time, there would be more challenges waiting for him in the future. But at this moment, he just wanted to enjoy this moment of peace and satisfaction, and enjoy the joy of seeing hope growing again.

The cool water in the water pipe continued to flow to the field. Li Xiangqian stood by and watched it all quietly, as if at this moment, he finally found a trace of tranquility in life. He knew that life would not always go as planned, but as long as he was willing to work hard, he would always find a way to solve the problem. The irrigation work finally came to an end. Li Xiangqian put away the water pipe, rolled it up carefully, and prepared to return it to Xu Damao early tomorrow morning. He knew that this thing was someone else's treasure and had to be returned as soon as possible to avoid Xu Damao feeling uneasy. Li Xiangqian put the water pipe in the corner, feeling a little tired in his heart, but more satisfied. He knew that although today's busyness was hard, it was worth it in exchange for hope in the field.

After dinner, Li Xiangqian sat on a rattan chair in the yard, watching the sunset glow gradually darken in the sky, and felt a sense of peace in his heart. He knew that there would be many problems waiting for him to solve, but he was no longer afraid or anxious, because he understood that he would always find a way out. Li Xiangqian got up from the bed, and it was just dawn. He was busy until late yesterday and rested, and his body was a little tired, but he knew that today's task was not over yet. The water pipe had to be returned to Xu Damao quickly, so as not to make him feel uneasy. After a simple wash, he walked out the door.

The courtyard was still quiet, and the shadow of the old locust tree was cast on the ground in the morning light. The mottled light and shadow made Li Xiangqian feel more at ease. He came to the corner where the water pipe was placed, carefully rolled it up, and prepared to take it back to Xu Damao.

After tying the water pipe to the oxcart, Li Xiangqian drove the oxcart towards Xu Damao's house. On the way, he suddenly felt a little hungry. He had only eaten a few mouthfuls of food in a hurry after finishing his work last night, and he didn't eat much this morning. His empty stomach and dull pain made him realize his negligence. Thinking of the small shop at the entrance of the village that often sold bread, he decided to buy some bread on the way to fill his stomach.

At the entrance of the village, Li Xiangqian stopped the ox cart and walked into the familiar store. The owner of the store was an old man in his sixties. As soon as Li Xiangqian entered the door, the owner greeted him with a smile: "Hey, Xiangqian, you got up so early today, what are you buying?"

Li Xiangqian smiled and nodded, "Good morning, old man. Please bring me some bread. I haven't had time to cook at home, and I'm a little hungry."

The boss cheerfully took out a few loaves of bread from the counter and handed them to Li Xiangqian. "What are you busy with this morning? You came out so early."

Li Xiangqian took the bread and handed over the money. "I'm busy returning something. I borrowed a water pipe from Xu Damao's house yesterday. I have to return it today so that they won't worry about it."

The boss nodded and said with a smile, "You are always so particular. You always return what you borrow. Others are not as careful as you." Without saying anything more, he took the bread and walked out of the store. He tore open the package and took a bite of the bread. The soft bread with a hint of sweetness filled his empty stomach and made him feel a little warm. Although the bread is simple, it is the best breakfast at this moment.

While eating bread, he slowly walked towards Xu Damao's house, and began to plan for the days ahead. Although the irrigation problem in the field has been solved temporarily, the growth of crops still needs to be paid attention to at all times, especially in the past few days when the weather is changeable, and the slightest negligence may affect the harvest.