Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

The afternoon sun was still hot, but Li Xiangqian felt that with everyone's company, he was no longer so anxious. He brought Zhang Ergou and several young people to the fields and started to get busy. Several people worked together, weeding and watering, and the fields regained their vitality.

While working, Li Xiangqian silently observed everyone's performance. He found that although these young people were not as meticulous as he was, they were more efficient and quick. Watching them busy in the fields, Li Xiangqian felt that he might really need to let go of some of his stubbornness and learn to use the power of these young people more effectively. Li Xiangqian's mood gradually calmed down. He realized that he no longer had to carry all the burdens alone. Perhaps this was also a sign of growth. He began to slowly accept this fact and tried to adapt to this change.

As the sun gradually set and the sky was dyed with a layer of orange-red sunset, Li Xiangqian stood by the field, looking at the well-cultivated land, and finally felt a long-lost sense of accomplishment in his heart. He knew that although the road ahead was still full of challenges, as long as everyone worked together, he would be able to overcome the difficulties in front of him.

"Everyone did a great job. You helped me a lot today." Li Xiangqian patted Zhang Ergou on the shoulder and a sincere smile appeared on his face.

Zhang Ergou grinned and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Brother Xiangqian, don't worry too much. We are here. We can definitely make it if we work together." The complex emotions in his heart seemed to be diluted a little by this simple smile. He knew that he still had a lot to learn, not only about working in the fields, but also about how to cooperate with others and how to find a way out of difficulties.

"Let's go back. There is still a lot of work to do tomorrow." Li Xiangqian greeted everyone, feeling much more relaxed than before. He knew that despite the complicated current situation, he was no longer alone. He had these partners who were willing to help around him. They faced it together and worked together. Li Xiangqian began to prepare dinner again. Today, he must reward these helpers well. They not only helped him share the physical burden, but also helped him find some psychological comfort. While cooking, his mood was no longer as heavy as it was in the afternoon. Instead, it was full of new hope. The lights in the courtyard gradually lit up, and everyone sat around to eat, laughing constantly. Li Xiangqian looked at the laughter and joy, and his heart became relaxed. He knew that despite his complicated mood, as long as he had the company of these people, he would no longer feel lonely and helpless.

The meal was very warm. Everyone ate and talked, and Li Xiangqian occasionally said a few words, feeling warm in his heart. He understood that perhaps this was the meaning of life, not to struggle alone, but to work together with a group of like-minded people to face the challenges of life together.

After dinner, the courtyard gradually became quiet. Leaning against the old wooden chair, the breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness on a summer night. In the sky, the stars flickered faintly, contrasting with the lights in the courtyard. But everything was in order, and Li Xiangqian breathed a sigh of relief.

The busy days of the past few days made him exhausted, but at this moment, he had no intention of rushing to bed to rest. He knew that he needed some time to relax and do something he really wanted to do, rather than the daily labor.

He looked down at the teacup in his hand. The tea had gone cold and was emitting a faint light. He suddenly realized that he had not sat down to enjoy a cup of tea for a long time. In the past, his life was filled with farm work. He was focused on how to make the crops grow better and how to solve the problems that came one after another, leaving almost no time for himself.

"Today might be a good opportunity." Li Xiangqian thought silently, and decided to let go of the responsibilities and pressure that were always weighing on his mind and give himself some breathing space.

He stood up, walked into the house, and took out a yellowed notebook from an old wooden cabinet. He started writing this notebook many years ago, which recorded his insights into life, some simple farming experiences, and even some fragmentary diaries. Although the content was simple, this notebook meant a lot to him, as it witnessed his growth and changes over the years.

Li Xiangqian opened his notebook, randomly turned to a page, and began to read quietly. The words he had written long ago seemed to take him back to the past, and the troubles, hopes, and confusions he had experienced seemed to reappear before his eyes. His past self seemed to have a simpler pursuit, but now, his life is filled with too many complex emotions and endless responsibilities.

"Maybe I should try to regain some of the past feelings." Li Xiangqian thought to himself, with a faint smile on his face. He decided not to let himself get stuck in the day-to-day work, but to find some fun for himself and do something he really likes, even if it's just for a short moment.

Li Xiangqian closed his notebook, stood up and walked outside. He looked at the small vegetable garden in the yard. The vegetables that grew vigorously under his careful care looked particularly green under the moonlight. He suddenly had an idea and decided to take good care of these plants tonight, not for the harvest, but purely to enjoy the feeling of being close to nature.

He found a hoe and started to loosen the soil in the vegetable garden. This kind of labor was different from the heavy work during the day. It brought Li Xiangqian a kind of inner peace. Every time he dug, he felt a little more relaxed, as if he had thrown away the troubles that weighed on his heart. Although this small vegetable garden could not change the real pressure in his life, it allowed him to find some long-lost peace.

After working for a while, Li Xiangqian felt thirsty, so he put down his hoe and went to the well to get a bucket of water. He scooped up a bucket of cold water with a ladle and drank it slowly, feeling the cool water flowing through his throat, bringing a refreshing feeling. Such moments made him feel like he was back in his youth, when he often stood by this old well after working and drank buckets of cool well water.

"Sometimes, a simple life is the most satisfying." Li Xiangqian thought silently, feeling a long-lost sense of happiness. This happiness does not come from the joy of a good harvest, nor from the praise of others, but from his inner peace and self-satisfaction.

After drinking the water, Li Xiangqian poured the remaining well water into the vegetable garden. He watered each vegetable carefully, as if they were not for harvest, but just his friends.